Recycling and side-stream utilization are becoming increasingly important, not only due to tightening sustainability targets, but also because industry is under growing pressure to use raw materials, water and energy more efficiently. In many processes, valuable material is still lost because side streams are only handled once they have become part of broader waste fractions. […]
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Microplastics are an emerging concern, not only because of their harmful effects on human and animal health, but also due to increasingly stringent legislation targeting microplastics originating from human activities. Microplastics are defined as discrete, solid, non-degradable, and water-insoluble (≤ 2 g/L) particles that are partially or entirely composed of synthetic polymers or chemically modified
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Unlocking Value from complex Biomass Streams The efficient utilization of bio-based materials requires processing technologies that are not only sustainable, but also scalable, and economically viable. As industries increasingly turn toward bio-based and circular raw materials, the ability to efficiently recover valuable components from complex feedstocks becomes critical. Counter current extraction (CCE) is one of
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Move fast and stay competitive. Innovation in bio-based barrier products is moving fast, so you need a partner who can take your ideas from concept to commercial success quickly. At KCL, we combine in-depth technical expertise with practical pilot experience to speed up your product development and market entry. Scale up confidently from lab to
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From technical evaluation to production-ready solutions — with KCL In an environment of rising raw material and energy costs, potential savings can be found in coating structures and drying operations. However, reducing coat weight or modifying pigment and binder systems can carry technical risks. These risks can be avoided through thorough testing. KCL can support
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Curtain-coating development at KCL follows a structured workflow that moves efficiently from laboratory validation to pilot coating trials mimicking industrial processes. This approach ensures reliable scale-up, reduces development risks, and accelerates time-to-market for new coating formulations. Our process begins with laboratory-scale curtain flow testing. At this stage, we prepare a single coating colour, deaerate it,
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Understanding what your material truly contains is the first step toward finding its best use. At KCL’s chemical analysis laboratory, we help you identify the composition of a wide range of materials — biomass such as wood chips, straw, coffee beans or grounds, potato peels, orange peels, or even process fluids. Every sample tells a
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In modern production environments, microbial management is the key to ensuring product quality, purity, and shelf life. Whether in paper and board manufacturing, bio-based materials, or process water systems, microorganisms can enter your process unnoticed – for example, when adding starch, kaolin, or recycled fibers. Once introduced, microbes can multiply, form biofilms, or produce unwanted
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In today’s competitive and sustainability-driven market, companies working with fiber-based products face increasing pressure to innovate faster and more efficiently, while also being more sustainable. KCL offers a complete service platform that helps R&D teams and companies move from idea to industrial production with confidence and speed. End-to-End Support Across the Fiber and Packaging Value
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At KCL, we offer open access piloting services specifically designed to support R&D teams in developing and validating sustainable high-barrier materials. Accelerate your material development with KCLOur roll-to-roll co-extrusion and lamination line enables hands-on testing of fossil-free, bio-based, and recycled polymers as functional barrier coatings. Whether you’re evaluating a new polymer formulation or comparing different
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