Date:14 dec 2023
Country: Finland
Trees
Cellulose
Stems/Stalks
Biochemicals
sunscreens, skin creams,paints
Application
Description MetsäSpring, which is part of the Metsä Group but focuses on innovations, has announced its second investment in Sweden, worth €1 million, in the Finnish pioneer of sustainable solutions, FineCell. The latest acquisition is an innovative dry cellulose powder from tree currently being developed, namely CellOx, which is intended to replace fossil-based chemicals in various industries. The new product has far-reaching effects, especially in beauty and health, as well as being brought into the commercial paint industry, providing a greener alternative to traditional chemicals.
Pathway Description: FineCell technology combines pulp-based cellulose with natural oxalic acid (e.g., from rhubarb) to create a versatile material, storable as a solid and usable as a liquid. Adding acid hydrolysis breaks down cellulose into smaller, functional components like nanocellulose. This enhances strength, surface area, and reactivity, enabling advanced applications in packaging, textiles, and biomedical fields.
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Tags: Sustainable Cellulose Powder from Dry Pulp FibreHydrogels from Dry Pulp FibreDry Pulp Fibre into High-Value Biomaterials
Biochemicals
sunscreens, skin creams,paints
Types of Feedstock
Forest residue
Name
Tree pulp fiber
Form
Solid (Pulp Fiber)
Commercials
Cost-effective feedstock sourced from abundant Nordic forestry; crucial for FineCell's CellOx innovation
Logistics
Proximity to Nordic forests ensures a consistent supply chain
Characteristics
High cellulose content
Chemical
Acid Hydrolysis
Industrial and commercial
MetsäSpring, FineCel