LAB Biofine

LUT University’s expertise forms the core of research and development activities based on top-level research for the emerging Biorefine Competence Center in South Karelia. LUT University’s strong expertise in separation technology forms the basis for the development of fractionation, separation, and purification processes that can be scaled to industrial scale.

Four research groups from LUT are participating in the project, one focusing on biomass fractionation technology, two on the development of separation processes and materials, and one on methods and tools for techno-economic evaluation of processes. The project utilizes LUT’s existing laboratories, where laboratory-scale tests and analyses are conducted. Small pilot-scale tests are also possible.

LUT also participates in the development of product and process innovations in the LAB Biofine biomaterials pilot production plant. The needs of the partner companies involved in the project form the basis for the R&D activities carried out in the project. In addition to development measures based on the needs of companies, LUT develops research-based ideas aimed at developing its own IPR and commercializing research results.