Lignin valorization and conversion
4 European H2020 organizations list this as part of their work — 4 as their primary capability.
Most active in this area
- METSA FIBRE OY
Major Finnish pulp producer contributing industrial lignin and wood fiber expertise to European bio-based materials research.
“SmartLi, LigniOx, and BIOMOTIVE all focus on transforming industrial lignin into functional materials such as dispersants, sustainable materials, and bio-based polyurethanes.”
PrimaryFI5 projects - CLIC INNOVATION OY
Finnish bioeconomy innovation cluster specializing in lignin valorization, lignocellulose biorefinery, and bridging bio-based R&D with industrial market adoption.
“Coordinated SmartLi on converting industrial lignins into sustainable materials and participated in FRACTION on high-purity lignin fractionation.”
PrimarySMEFI4 projects - SAPPI NETHERLANDS SERVICES BV
Global pulp and paper company contributing industrial lignin valorization, bio-based coatings, and sustainable material expertise to European research consortia.
“Central to SmartLi (lignin-to-materials), PROVIDES (fiber processing), and SUSFERT (lignin coatings for fertilizers)”
PrimaryNL4 projects - ANDRITZ OY
Finnish industrial technology company specializing in lignin and cellulose conversion equipment for bio-based material production.
“SmartLi and LigniOx both target converting industrial lignin into functional materials and dispersants.”
PrimaryFI3 projects