Project period:
1.1.2026–30.6.2028
Project funding:
Business Finland
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FullCell develops next-generation, fully cellulose-based, plastic-free, and recyclable coating and film solutions to replace fossil-based packaging materials. The project investigates cellulose dissolution and regeneration technologies (BioCelsol and Lyocell), the functional barrier properties of the materials, and their industrial manufacturability and convertibility. The aim is to establish a national value chain for the commercialization of sustainable fibre-based materials and to increase export opportunities.
Goals
The objective of FullCell is to develop fully cellulose-based, plastic-free, and recyclable coating and film solutions, and to create an industrially scalable technology for the production of sustainable packaging materials.
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Project manager
Panu Tanninen
Associate professor (non-tenure)
Mechanical Engineering
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Project lead
Ville Leminen
Full professor (tenured)
Mechanical Engineering
Project staff
Mika Kainusalmi
Head of Development
Mechanical Engineering
Partners
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- VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland (research organization)
- LUT University (research organization)
- Metsä Spring (cellulose raw materials and technology)
- Colombier Finland Oy (packaging materials and coating solutions)
- Kemira Oyj (chemicals and process chemistry)
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- AB Enzymes Finland Oy (enzyme technologies)
- Valmet Oyj (technology and machinery supplier)
- Mirka Oy (abrasive and surface finishing applications, SHAPE flagship ecosystem)
- Unilever PLC (global brand owner and end-user perspective)
