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Horizon 2020 Framework Programme of the European Union; H2020 WIDESPREAD-2-Teaming: #739574

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Pulp and Paper Institute Ljubljana (ICP)

New equipment is acquired to complement and upgrade existing research infrastructure of ICP thus allowing for comprehensive and in-dept research on fibrous materials:

- from fractionation of biomass, acquisition of fibre and other valuable components,

- characterization of fibre and fibrous materials,

- functionalization of materials for the use in different products.

Advanced equipment for charaterization and functionalization of fibrous materials

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Bogišićeva 8, Ljubljana

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PART 1 – BIOMASS FRACTIONALIZATION




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PART 1 – BIOMASS FRACTIONALIZATION

RDI and service offered:

- Comprehensive equipment for preparation of biomass by size reduction and fine grinding for further fibre analysis (chemical, mechanical, morphological)

- Fast and environment friendly extraction processes using small quantities of solvent in short time with high value of solvent regeneration

- Drainig of non stable materials and extract under low temperature and vacuum

- The equipment provides excellent simulation of the fiber preparation process on industrial level

- Lab sheets preparation and complete research on paper and other fibrous materials




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Fine grinding of different types of samples(biological, agricultural, chemical, plastics, food,feed, etc.)

Size reduction takes place by impact andshearing effects between the rotor and thefixed ring sieve.

- Material feed size: 10 mm

- Final fineness: 50 µm

Ultra centrifugal mill with high speed rotor used for rapid size reduction ofsoft to medium-hard and fibrous materials


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Laboratory Mill RETSCH ZM200




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The automated extractor provides reliable andaccurate results using an improved extractionRandall technique that is five times fastercompared to traditional Soxhlet method. Thedetermination of extractable matter isperformed with a solid-liquid extraction processthat removes soluble components from solidsusing a liquid solvent.

Fully automated solvent extractor according to Randall technique



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Automatic solvent Extractor VELP SER 158




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Drying oven for drying biomass materials andtheir extracts having temperature unstablecompounds under lower temperature withpressure.

- Volume of the oven: 53 L

- Temperature range: from 15 oC above room temperature – 200 oC

Drying oven under vacuum



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Vacuum Dryer BINDER VD53




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Rapid Koethen Laboratory Sheet Former with Equalizier

RK lab sheet former with equalizer isbasic equipment in every papermakinglaboratory. It is equipped with 4 vacuumdriers and white water circulationsystem. Suitable to make sheets fromdifferent fibres, wood and alternativebiomass sources as well as glass wool,synthetic fibres, etc.

Laboratory simulation of sheets forming



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PART 2 – CHARACTERIZATION OF FIBROUS MATERIALS

New equipment Existing/additional equipment

PPS Tester Translucent microscope

Bendtsen tester Ion Cromatograph

Universal Micrometer TOC

FTIR Spectrometer AAS (atomic absorption spectrometer)

MIR/NIR spetrometer Degree of beating (SR method)

GC:FID-MS Cromatograph AOX analyzer

HPLC Chromatograph Elrepho spectrometer for optical properties

UV-VIS Spectrophotometer (double beam) Elmendorf tearing resistance device

Mechanical testing machine (10 kN) Stiffnes tester

Fiber Image Analyser Penetration/absorption testers

Internal bond tester (IBT)------------------------------------------------Pilot equipment:Paper machine, coater, off-line calender, digester, beaters




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PART 2 – CHARACTERIZATION OF FIBROUS MATERIALS



- Complete analysis of chemical components in fibres (cellulose, lignin, sugars, antioxidants and other substances extracted from biomass, determination of specific functional groups, analysis and identification of unknown components)

- Complete fiber analyse (dimensions, morphological properties)

- Paper/paper web produced/tested on pilot level




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Valmet Fibre Image Analyser

The analyser is capable to determine awide range of fibre characteristics:length (0,01-7,60 mm), width (0,001 – 1mm), fine particles, coarseness, curl,HW/SW ratio, fibrillation, kink index, cellwall thickness, etc.

Comprehensive fibre analysis



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PPS Tester

PPS tester to determinate roughness andcompressibility of paper/board accordingto the Print-surf method. Measuringrange is 0,5 – 8 μm. Contact pressure is500 – 2000 kPa.

Determination of roughness according to Print-surf method



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Bendtsen Tester

All in one Bendtsen tester to determineair permeability and roughness inmL/min and Gurley permeability in s.Measuring range is from 0 to 5000mL/min. All measured data are recordedand statistically processed.

Testing machine to determine air permeability and roughness



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Universal Micrometer

Universal digital micrometer fordetermination of thickness on paper,tissue paper, board, solid board,corrugated board and other flatmaterials.

Digital universal micrometer with measuring range 0 – 2 cm



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For infrared analysis of sample identity,composition, quality, and consistency. Standardoptical system with KBr windows for datacollection over a spectral range of 8300 – 350cm-1.

- Resolution of 0.5 cm-1

- SNR of 14500:1

- Standard sample holder for measurement of different samples in transmission technique

- UATR sample accessory with diamond crystal

- Easy operating, compact, robust and portable

IR analysis of different materials



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Perkin Elmer Spectrum Two FTIR spectrometer




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For infrared analysis of sample identity, composition, quality, and consistency.- Standard optical system with KBr windows for data collection over a spectral range of 14700 – 350 cm-1

- Resolution of 0.5 cm-1

- SNR of 15000:1- Standard sample holder for measurement of different samples in transmission technique - ATR sample accessory KRS-5 (1 reflection) for measurement in reflection-NIR sample accessories for measurements in NIR area- option to be upgraded with IR microscope.

IR analysis of different materials in MIR and NIR



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Perkin Frontier MIR/NIR Spectrometer




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- FID 2010 Plus detector

- GCMS-QP2010 SE EI detector

For chemical characterization of processchemicals, stickies and other materials,identification and quantification of compoundsin extracts (eg. antioxidants, phenols, naturalpolymers, fatty acids), analysis of toxic materials(PAH, PAA, PCB, PCP, mineral oils etc. ) indifferent media (eg. food packaging, wastewaters).

Gas chromatograph with flame ionization detector and mass spectrometrydetector



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Shimadzu GC-FID-MS Chromatograph




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- Wavelength range: 190-1100 nm

- Variable bandwidth: 0,2/0,5/1/2/4 nm

For quantitative analysis of sugars, starch, ligninsoluble in water, encimatic activity and differentenvironmental parameters as Cr(VI), ammonia,phosphates, nitrates…). It is also intended foranalysis of glyoxal and formaldehyde in paperand packaging intended for food contact.

Double beam UV-VIS spectrophotometer with variable spectral resolution



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Analytic Jena UV-VIS Spectrophotometer Specord 210 plus




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- UV detector (190 - 700 nm) with dual-wavelength mode

- RI detector (1 - 1.75 RIU)

- Quaternary gradient unit

- Thermostatic column oven

For chemical characterization of compounds present inbiomass like sugars, carbohydrate monomers,antioxidants, vitamins etc) and analysis of toxicmaterials in different media (eg. paper and foodpackaging, environmental samples).

Integrated system for high-pressure liquid chromatography with RID (refraction index detector)



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Shimadzu HPLC Chromatograph - Prominence




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Tools and equipment for largest number oftensile and other tests on paper,cardboard, and corrugated board, as welllightweight board materials in the region.Tensile, crush, burst, 2,3,4 point flexuretest, BCT, ECT, FINAT tests.

Mechanical testing of materials

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Mechanical testing machine (10 kN)






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PART 3 – FUNCTIONALISATION OF FIBROUS MATERIALS

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Laboratory Coater Laboratory Coater

UV - LED Inkjet printer Prüfbau Printability tester (offset)

Screen printing machine IGT AIC2-5 printability tester (offset, gravure)

Cutting table Esko Starter X IGT F1 flexo printability tester

Prüfbau Quadrant abrasion tester

GFL ink set off tester

SpectroEye i1

Rhopoint multiangle gloss metre and surface quality analyser

Dropsens cyclical voltammetry measurement device

Laboratory corona unit




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- Applying all kinds of coatings to different types of materials

- Printed electronics development and production

- Packaging and furniture development and production

- Printing and enhancing surfaces




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Laboratory Coating Unit CU8/250

The coating unit offers different applicationtechniques: size press, film press, blade, rodand 3 roll system.Single sheet coating unit is A4 format, eithersingle-sided or double sided with controlledcoating parameters.It allows applications on a roll of paper orboard up to 250 mm width.IR and hot air drying with adjustable intensity,temperature, and drying time to simulateindustrial processes.

Laboratory coating unit allows testing of various coatings in different coating techniques and on various materials (paper/board, other fibre and composite materials)

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UV LED inkjet printer with CMYK+2 colouroption (plus white and varnish).

Printing area 100 x 160 cm.

Printing on all materials (paper, board,wood, panels, ceramics, etc.) up to 10 cmin height.

RIP (raster image processor) for colourcorrection.

Prints and enhances surfaces

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UV - LED Inkjet printer Apex






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Printing area of 50 x 70 cm.

Printing up to height of 30 cm.

Semiautomatic version.

Can print with all type of inks (water based, UV, solvent) and functional inks for printed electronics.

Coating of plyes or glue application on boards.

Prints and enhances surfaces

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Screen Printing Machine GTO






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CAD cutting and prototyping system.

Cut, crease and drill all materials up to 2 cm high.

Working area 120 x 160 cm.

Ideal for light material, irregular cut forinterior materials, or prototype designs.

Cuts and creases materials

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Cutting table Esko Starter X



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