
GreenWave
The GreenWave project aims to produce sustainable graphite from forest-based biomass using microwave heating. This innovative method focuses on converting biomass, such as lignin, into graphite or graphene. By utilising Europe’s rich forest resources, the project reduces dependence on non-European graphite sources. Key collaborators include RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Percyroc, 2D fab, and STMicroelectronics. The project aims to produce battery-grade graphite with significantly lower carbon emissions compared to traditional methods, contributing to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly production process.
The project aligns well with the objectives of Impact Innovation Net Zero, i.e. a new, resilient, sustainable, energy-efficient, resource-efficient and competitive solution for the production of graphite/graphene, which, if successful, will reduce the effective greenhouse gas emissions by more than 75% for such critical raw material production.In addition, this could potentially create a whole new, green manufacturing industry in Sweden supplying critical raw materials to automotive, battery and other key markets.