Selected Achievements

Oil & Grease Barrier – No PFAS, No Plastic

A simple pulp-and-paper solution for oil- and grease-resistant papers that requires no PFAS, plastics, coatings, waxes, or nanocellulose.

Fully compostable and easy to implement on existing equipment. Suitable for both paper and molded pulp, across a wide range of basis weights. Ideal for food packaging and foodservice applications.

Biorefinery – Waste to Value

Innovative process that converts hemp hurd agricultural residue into two high-value fractions:

  • Pulp – High yield, excellent brightness without bleaching, ideal for sustainable packaging papers

  • Liquid Fertilizer – Rich in organic carbon and NPK nutrients, pH adjustable, easy to apply

Functionalized Hemp Hurd Pulp

Through our innovative process, we transform hemp hurd pulp into two high-performance fractions:

  • Functionalized Hemp Fibers – Ion-exchange resins for wastewater treatment, fire-retardant & antimicrobial papers, fertilizers, paper-based sensors

  • Functionalized Nano-Hemp – High-barrier packaging coatings, agricultural hydrogels, eco-friendly cleaning additives, bio-based textile finishing

Fire-Retardant Materials from Hemp Hurd

Once functionalized, hemp hurd fibers can be transformed into a wide range of fire-retardant products, including papers, panels, and insulating cellulose foams.

High-Purity Cellulose from Agricultural Residues

Complete process that converts hemp hurds into high-purity cellulose for textiles and nonwovens — turning a fast-growing agricultural residue into a sustainable alternative to wood.

Flame-Retardant & Hydrophobic Cellulose Foams

Extremely light cellulose structures (>98% air) that are simultaneously fire-retardant and water-repellent. When exposed to flame, they form a protective char layer instead of spreading fire.

Ion-Exchange Bio-Resin from Cellulose

A cellulose-based bio-resin with higher ion-exchange capacity than commercial synthetic resins. Designed for removing heavy metals, dyes and pharmaceuticals from water, and for recovering critical raw materials from spent lithium-ion batteries and printed circuit boards.

Cellulose as Propellant

Successful nitration of wood-derived cellulose produces a high-performance propellant (guncotton) with nitrogen content exceeding 13% and a burning rate of approximately 14 cm/s.

AKD Emulsions with Fiborizon Nanocellulose

A more sustainable and efficient way to prepare AKD sizing emulsions for papermaking:

  • Up to 50% higher AKD content

  • Nanocellulose as the sole bio-based emulsifier

  • Up to 3× less nanocellulose required

  • Superior long-term stability thanks to high viscosity

100% Bio-Based Coating Barrier for Packaging

Kraft paper coated with Fiborizon nanocellulose in a single-step, one-pot process — delivering strong oil and water barrier properties.

Fully recyclable and compostable.

Boost Paper Strength with Fiborizon Nanocellulose

Our bio-based nanocellulose significantly improves ultra-lightweigBio-Based Controlled-Release Coating for Fertilizersht papers (20 g/m²):

  • Tensile strength ↑ >40%

  • Elongation ↑ >60%

  • Thickness reduced for a denser structure

  • Better formation with less fiber flocculation

Bio-Based Controlled-Release Coating for Fertilizers

A sustainable coating that allows precise tuning of nutrient release to match crop needs — improving efficiency, reducing waste, and supporting precision agriculture.