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Uses of lignin

Lignin can replace fossil-based raw materials in a wide range of industries. Here's a few examples. Using lignin instead of fossil-based materials will lower emissions of CO2.

LignoBoost process

LignoBoost® is a patented process. LignoBoost lignin can be tailored to the intended end product.

Sulfuric Acid Plant

Sulfur in pulp mill’s odorous gases can be converted into sulfuric acid. Internally produced acid closes the mill’s Na-S chemical balance providing

Lignin business development

Valmet can support the development of your lignin business, all the way from the very first tests to full-scale production.

Biosludge Treatment

Valmet offers a cost-effective and easy way to dispose of biosludge.

Creating additional value streams

Valmet has several solutions for closed circles at pulp mills and for using production side streams to create new value adding products.

Impregnation

The impregnation stage is a key process in all mechanical pulping processes. Valmet is the market leader, offering the best solutions in terms of pulp quality, flexibility, availability and cost per ton.

Refining

At Valmet, we offer refiners that can meet every customers’ unique needs. Our equipment include high consistency refiners and low consistency refiners.

Dissolving pulping

In the dissolving pulp business, the key to profitability is consistently making high-purity pulp with the right alpha-cellulose content to exactly meet your customers’ specifications, day after day, year after year.

Chip washing

Valmet chip washing removes sand, stones, and metal from chips to improve pulp quality, cut energy use, and reduce costly maintenance.