TreeForm: Nanoparticle-based Solid Lignin Foams for Industrial Applications

Purpose and goal:

The TreeForm project aims to develop a sustainable foam with over 90% biobased content. Named LignoFoam, the material consists of more than 50% lignin by weight, distinguishing it from existing biobased foams. In the project, we will identify promising application areas and advance LignoFoam towards commercial maturity. With its eco-friendly composition, LignoFoam presents a sustainable alternative to petrochemical foams commonly used in insulation, soundproofing, and cushioning.

Expected results and effects: The main results expected from the project are: 1. Identification and ranking of the application areas with the highest potential for commercialization.

2. Demonstrate technical feasibility, including foam properties and performance that meet the industrial standards in one or more application areas. 3. Validate the technology´s scalability by increasing the technology readiness level (TRL) from 3 to 4. Approach and implementation:

The project focuses on improving the thermal and damping properties of LignoFoam to meet industrial standards. Our approach focuses on creating a high-performance, sustainable lignin-based foam through our proprietary LignoFlow technology. Based on customer feedback, we will conduct laboratory-scale tests to optimize thermal insulation and damping properties to ensure they meet industry standards. At a later stage, we will evaluate the scalability of the developed approach.