Project
Title
Entwicklung einer industriellen Bereitstellungskette von Brennnesseljungpflanzen bis zur Nesselfaser; Teilvorhaben 1: Koordination und Entholzung
Acronym
InBeNeFa
Start
01.06.2015
End
31.05.2018
Coordinating Institute
Leibniz-Institut für Agrartechnik und Bioökonomie e.V. (ATB)
Coordinator
Partner
Faserinstitut Bremen
3N Kompetenzzentrum Niedersachsen, Netzwerk Nachwachsende Rohstoffe
Institut für Pflanzenkultur e. K.
NFC GmbH Nettle Fibre Company
Summary
A major research focus is the establishment and investigation of large-scale field tests with regard to yield and quality of the urtica plants or the fibers obtained. Besides agronomic issues the development of facilities and technology for the processing of nettle plants to high-quality raw fibers forms the main focus of the project. Research work is based on the innovative processing technology developed by ATB (pilot plant for plant fiber processing). The project offers the opportunity to develop and to demonstrate an integrated deployment concept for high-quality natural fibers.
Funding
Bundesministerium für Ernährung und Landwirtschaft (BMEL)
Funding agency
Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe e.V. (FNR)
Grant agreement number
22033211