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Green chemistry breakthrough

Molecular grafting at scale

Green chemistry at scale to transform hundreds of millions of tonnes of materials.

Advantages of the process Material properties

Principle

Inspired by biomimicry

Inspired by biomimicry found on lotus leaves, our technology replicates this principle: a single bio-sourced fatty acid molecule is covalently grafted onto the cellulose fibres or other hydroxylated materials. Without any solvent or catalyst.

The reaction takes less than 0.1 second, making it compatible with industrial speed. Using only a few mg per square meter, the result is a modified surface that doesn't alter recyclability or compostability.

Our process is protected by three granted patents.

A different approach

Grafting vs coating

Coating
2–30 g/m² of material
Often requires solvents or catalysts
Limits recyclability and compostability
High CO₂ footprint
Pinholes, cracks and gradients likely
Top-surface protection only, even on 3D substrates
Cellulotech
As little as 20 mg/m² — hundreds of times less material
Solvent-free
Fully recyclable and compostable in the standard stream
Up to −96% CO₂
0 pinholes, no cracks or gradients
Full specific surface treated
Untreated surface fibers
Untreated surface
Coated surface surface
Coated surface
Cellulotech grafted paper fibers
Grafted surface

Schematic representation for illustration purposes.

At a glance

Process characteristics

0.1s

Reaction time

$1

Reagent cost to treat 10,000 m²

0

Solvent or catalyst

0

Pinhole

2D/3D

Substrates

Online/Offline

Integration

Massive possibilities

Our platform technology

Three variables — substrate, reagent and process parameters — unlock a full spectrum of surface properties across industries.

Substrate Paper, cardboard, textile... Reagent Bio-sourced fatty acids Treatment Algorithm Temperature, quantity, delivery Hygiene & Healthcare Packaging Specialty Paper Textiles Construction Agriculture Desalination

Properties by substrate

Properties by substrate

Select a substrate to explore the properties our technology delivers. Results depend on substrate, reagent and process parameters.

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could help your material transition.

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