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Transforming Forest Residues: Sustainable Biochemicals from Sawdust and Bark

Date:26 Oct 2023

Country: Finland

Plant Name:

    Trees

Residue Name:

    Bark

    Stems/Stalks

End Products

Biochemicals

personal care products,industrial binders, barrier coatings, dispersants

Application

  • Bio-Based Chemicals for Personal Care, industrial binders, barrier coatings and dispersants.

Description

Today Finnish biochemical company Montinutra announced it has raised €2 million in Pre-A funding led by Metsä Spring, a corporate venture unit of Metsä Group, with a syndicate of private investors also participating.Founded in 2018, Montinutra transforms forest industry sidestreams such as sawdust, branches and bark into sustainable, high-value, and natural biochemicals that replace fossil alternatives in the chemical and cosmetics industries. 

Pathway Description:

Montinutra's method extracts valuable compounds from forest by-products like tree bark and branches using proprietary technology. Enzymatic extraction is used to break down complex molecules, improving the yield and quality of these compounds. 

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Tags: Enzymatic Extraction of Forest BiomassBio-Based Chemicals for Personal CareClosed-loop manufacturing

End Products

Biochemicals

personal care products,industrial binders, barrier coatings, dispersants

Feedstock

Types of Feedstock

Forest residue

Name

Tree bark ,Tree Branch,Sawdust

Form

Chips ,Shredded

Commercials

Abundant byproduct of sawmill operations

Logistics

Readily available in regions with active forestry industries

Characteristics

Contains bioactive compounds; ideal for personal care products and industrial applications

Pathways

Biological

enzymatic extraction

Stakeholders

Entrepreneurs/startups

Montinutra