The use of non-fossil and recycled materials is driven by ecological concerns and regulatory incentives to reduce waste and improve recycling. Due to the fibrous nature of the bio-based feedstock, equipment used in pulp, paper, and board processes can be utilized and adapted. The development is conducted in a strong network of industry leading clients, academics, as well as research and development institutions.
Foam formation
Pulp is turned into foam and processed into end products and components. The resulting foam can be used for a range cellulose- and textile fiber-based end products in for example packaging materials, acoustic panels, and other every-day consumables.
Separation applications
Sulzer is actively involved in the development of separation applications, where of lignin, pulp, and hemi-cellulose are extracted and utilized in further refinery. The substances offer vast possibilities for industrial value-streams, and they can be found in wood, straws, seaweed, and other biomass.
Textile applications
The textile applications revolve around recycling textiles from post-consumer waste and producing textiles from bio-based virgin sources. The development holds promising direction for the textile and clothing industries as well as the nonwovens category.
Microfibrillated cellulose
Microfibrillated cellulose can be used to produce wood-based alternatives for manufacturing plastics, cosmetics, coatings, films and the like. Due to its versatile nature, cost-efficient industrial processes and new use cases for further refinery are constantly researched.
In addition to numerous successful breakthroughs, Sulzer continues to develop advanced technologies for processing of the bio-based materials.
Bio-based applicationsBio-based chemicals, fuels and plastics are future building blocks to sustainability. For more than 40 years, we have been working hands-in-hands with technology providers and end-users to develop and improve efficiency and purity of processes devoted to the production of bio-based intermediates, products and fuels.
Pulp, paper and boardSulzer is the world leader in innovative, reliable, and proven pumping, agitation and mixing solutions for the pulp and paper industry. Our deep process and application knowledge is based on long-term close co-operation with the producers, machinery suppliers and engineering companies.
Test equipment rentalRental equipment for textile and bio-based process development initiatives either at customer facilities or Sulzer’s development center.