(Nano)cellulose production
Producing cellulose building blocks on a micro and nano scale from materials that contain cellulose
Some examples of this are wood, agricultural residues such as straw, waste streams from food production or marine raw materials such as seaweed.
Sani Membrane Separation
Combining Sani Membrane Separation Technology with Biorefinery Expertise
Membrane filtration is a separation method used to separate molecules based on size. The principle behind Sani membranes technology is a unique vibrational movement across the membrane surface which prevents particle buildup and fouling—resulting in cleaner separations, longer membrane lifetimes, and more stable processes. With this new instrument, RISE PFI significantly expands its analytical and process capabilities. The setup enables efficient separation, fractionation, and up‑concentration of proteins, polysaccharides, fibrils, and potentially even oligosaccharides—making it a highly relevant tool for both research and industry. It also offers a faster and more cost‑effective alternative to dialysis, especially when working with larger sample volumes.
Mihaela Tanase Opedal and Ingebjørg Leirset are experienced team members at RISE PFI and part of the NORCELlab team. NORCELlab (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.
At NORCELlab, Mihaela and Ingebjørg bring their combined biorefinery expertise together with advanced Sani membrane separation technology to unlock new possibilities for sustainable biomaterials.
Contact: Ingebjørg Leirset, Mihaela Tanase Opedal
Laboratory spray dryer
The spray dryer efficiently and gently transforms a liquid (solution or suspension) into a dry powder.
The process works by atomizing the liquid into fine droplets, which are then rapidly dried in a stream of hot air. The result is a uniform, stable powder that is easier to store, transport, and use in further research or production. The effect of the drying process on the quality of the product can be studied.
NORCELlab addresses the Research Counsil of Norway’s thematic priority areas “Nanotechnology and advanced materials”, “Bioeconomy”, “Food”, “Health” and “Petroleum” through the applications of the cellulosic building blocks.
NORCELlab is owned by RISE PFI
The laboratory will comprise three categories of infrastructure, all located in the same building (Høgskoleringen 6b, Trondheim): i) production and processing of micro- and nanocelluloses, ii) production of micro- / nanocellulose-based materials and structures and iii) characterization of micro- /
nanocelluloses and structures made thereof.
RISE PFI is part of RISE - Research Institutes of Sweden
Contact
- RISE PFI AS
- Høgskoleringen 6b
- NO - 7491 Trondheim
- firmapost@rise-pfi.no
- +47 73 60 50 65
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