BillerudKorsnäs partnered with researchers at Uppsala University towards the future’s paper batteries. Together they have taken basic research based on pure cellulose from algae and developed it to work with the same type of fibre that BillerudKorsnäs usually uses to manufacture paper and packaging. This development opens up the possibility of eco-friendly batteries, with the long-term goal being large-scale production at a low price, as the company says in the press release received by Lesprom Network.
“It’s not unusual for researchers to present new, eco-friendly technology. What’s special in this case is the model for collaboration between BillerudKorsnäs and Uppsala University that has resulted in technology adapted to large-scale production processes,” says Lars Sandberg, project manager for innovation at BillerudKorsnäs.
Small paper batteries with sensors can in the future allow packaging to be traced through the entire transport chain. This opens up possibilities for developing packaging that is both smart and more sustainable. Smart packaging could, for example, measure temperature and position, or provide information on what is happening with an item during transport. This means packaging solutions that are even more effective in terms of ensuring that products maintain their quality during the logistics chain, which is key from a sustainability perspective.
BillerudKorsnäs is one of the leading manufacturers of packaging paper made from virgin fibers.
