We develop novel and sustainable products and solutions for the future biobased society

RISE PFI is an internationally acknowledged ­research ­institute within processes and products based on lignocellulosic biomass. We develop novel and sustainable products and solutions for the future biobased society, including materials, chemicals, energy products and feed ingredients.

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Production and testing of fluff pulp

We provide pulp fluffing services along with comprehensive testing and analysis of fluff properties, ensuring optimized absorption performance and consistent quality tailored to your application needs.

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NORCELlab – Infrastructure at RISE PFI in Trondheim

“The Norwegian Cellulose Laboratory” is a national infrastructure dedicated to cellulose research and development, hosted by RISE PFI and funded by the Research Council of Norway.

NORCELlab is available both to national and international stakeholders (universities, institutes and industries), providing its services to companies on commercial contract basis as well as to the benefit of research and development projects and education.

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RISE PFI now offers recyclability analysis based on updated 4evergreen protocols

Earlier this year, 4evergreen published updated protocols for assessing the recyclability of paper and board packaging, aiming to harmonize standards across the EU. This initiative aligns with the newly published Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) from February, which sets an ambitious target of 90% recycling rate by 2030.

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RISE PFI is investing in an advanced pilot coater

RISE PFI is investing in an advanced, custom-made pilot coater designed for printing, coating, and laminating various flexible materials, including paper, films, and metallic foils.

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RISE PFI leads a new project on value creation from agrifood side streams

The new project is entitled “Value creation from agrifood side streams within the circular bioeconomy” (AgriFood). The ambition of the AgriFood project is to valorize agrifood side streams to high value-added and sustainable products. Sustainable protein and biogenic poly-/oligomers production requires efficient use of available resources, such as agrifood side-streams (spent grain, agricultural harvest residues and side streams from potato industry).

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RISE PFI offers recyclability analysis

RISE PFI is the first lab in Norway to offer the analysis for evaluation of the recyclability of paper and board products. The analysis follows the procedure for the harmonized recyclability analysis presented by CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries), which is based on the industrial processes where recycled products are recovered at a paper or board manufacturer. The purpose of the analysis is to assess the most important parameters for recyclability.

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News

Combining Sani Membrane Separation Technology with Biorefinery Expertise

From Space waste to functional materials

Combining Sani Membrane Separation Technology with Biorefinery Expertise

From Space waste to functional materials

From Space waste to functional materials

Future missions to the Moon and Mars will need smarter ways to use resources and rely less on supplies from Earth. In a project funded by Europan Space Agency – ESA1) (The BioSTEP project)  RISE PFI contributed to explore how plant waste and used packaging from space...

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PhD defence

Freeze dryer – a key tool enabling advanced sample preparation and high‑quality results

Coating Development at RISE PFI

Production and testing of fluff pulp

PhD defence

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Freeze dryer – a key tool enabling advanced sample preparation and high‑quality results

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Coating Development at RISE PFI

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Production and testing of fluff pulp

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Focus areas

Fibre technology and fibre-based products

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Biorefining and bioenergy

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Biopolymers and Biocomposites

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Analyses and equipment

Physical and optical testing

Accredited testing of physical and optical properties of pulp and paper

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Chemical characterization

In-depth chemical characterisation of biomass

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Structural characterization

Advanced depicting techniques and analysing tools for bio-based materials

 

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Specialized equipment

Unique tools to meet industry demands of our focus areas

 

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Latest Publications

Nanostructured multicomponent bioinks with nanodiamond and magnesium-doped nanohydroxyapatite for enhanced bone tissue engineering

Nicolae, C., Kadousaraei, M., Yamada, S., Aydin, M. S., Al-Sharabi, N., Campodoni, E., Sandri, M., Steinmüller-Nethl, D., Syverud, K., Vasile, B. S., Rashad, A., Stancu, I., Mustafa, K. (2026): Nanostructured multicomponent bioinks with nanodiamond and magnesium-doped nanohydroxyapatite for enhanced bone tissue engineering, Materials & Design, Volume 262,  115510, DOI: 10.1016/j.matdes.2026.115510

 

 

 

 

Water interactions, barrier properties, and biodegradation of cellulose acetate butyrate and cellulose acetate propionate films

Berget, A.H., Kontturi, K.S., Rodríguez-Fabià, S., Dalheim, M.Ø., Durairaj,V., Tammelin-Peltonen, T., Syverud, K.: Water interactions, barrier properties, and biodegradation of cellulose acetate butyrate and cellulose acetate propionate films, Carbohydrate Polymers, Volume 386, 15 August 2026, 125451

 

 

 

 

Rheological, mechanical, and hygroscopic performance of CNF masterbatches in epoxy systems

Prang Følkner, S., Molteberg, D., Chinga-Carrasco, G., Syverud, K.: Rheological, mechanical, and hygroscopic performance of CNF masterbatches in epoxy systems, Industrial Crops & Products 247 (2026) 123533

 

 

 

 

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RISE PFI is part of RISE - Research Institutes of Sweden

RISE PFI is and internationally acknowledged research institute within processes and products based on lignocellulose. RISE PFI´s focus areas are Fibre technology and fibre-based products, Biorefining and Bioenergy and Biopolymers and Biocomposites.

 

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  • NO - 7491 Trondheim
  • firmapost@rise-pfi.no
  • +47 73 60 50 65

 

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