Multiple uses of wood
From development to application
Klabin's Industrial Research work has been focused on increasingly sustainable applications for products, such as renewable and biodegradable barriers to meet the demands of conscious consumption. In 2023, the department strengthened its efforts in these applications and expanded integration with the Forestry Research department, focusing on operational efficiency and better use of natural resources.
a black liquid obtained through the pyrolysis process, in which biomass is subjected to high temperatures in an isolated environment with little or no oxygen. It is mainly used as a fuel for heating and the generation of electrical energy.
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Project with Tetra Pak to find renewable source alternatives for adhesives and aluminum substitution
Partnership with Caldic, a chemical distributor, for the use of lignin in the production of antioxidants for rubber, replacing fossil-based components
Identification of opportunities for using lignin in Klabin's internal processes, confirmed through industrial tests at packaging units
Participation in events
Klabin's participation in renowned national and international events in 2023 reinforces its relevance in stimulating the creation of new technologies in its operating segment. During the 55th International Congress on Pulp and Paper of the Brazilian Pulp and Paper Technical Association (ABTCP), for instance, one of the most important technical events in the sector in Brazil, Klabin's organic antiviral technology packaging was one of the highlights.
Partners in Brazil and abroad
Investing in R&D+I for the development of new products and partnerships with other organizations is a target that is included in the Klabin 2030 Agenda. In 2023, BRL 35.6 million were invested in industrial research, development, and innovation, and BRL 24.3 million in the forest R&D+I front. The organizations Klabin partnered with in 2023 are listed below:
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Associação Brasileira Técnica de Celulose e Papel (ABTCP)
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Comitê de Produtores – Tappi Nano
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Embrapa Florestas
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Escola Superior de Agricultura Luiz de Queiroz (Esalq)
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Melodea
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Pine Chemicals Association International
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Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE)
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Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Industrial (Senai)
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Unicamp
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Universidade de Karlstad (Suécia)
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Universidade Católica de Leuven (Bélgica)
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Universidade de Toronto
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Universidade do Estado da Carolina do Norte
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Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina
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Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa
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Universidade Federal de Lavras
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Universidade Federal de Uberlândia
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Universidade Federal de Viçosa
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Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo
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Universidade Federal do Paraná
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Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
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VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
