Modify cellulose fibers to obtain desired properties.
 The fiber modification area is based on several patented technologies that modify the functionality of cellulose fiber. One of the technologies we use is based on the plant enzyme XET to modify the properties of wood fibers in vitro. The XET technology enables modification of cellulose by facilitating the attachment of a large variety of functional groups, resulting in new valuable properties of cellulose based material. This broadens the market for the use of wood fibers and cellulose by providing the chemical tools to make them more attractive as polymers in many applications.
The use of the XET technology results in:
- Increased strength of fiber products
- New surface properties of fiber products
- Improvements in existing fiber processes, such as in present day pulp and paper making
These improved and new properties have a wide range of applications. Examples include:
- Barriers in packaging material
- Increased strength of paper, packaging and composite materials
- Increased adsorption in hygiene products
- Binding of proteins or peptides in biotechnology or diagnostic applications
By adding value to the final product our technology brings benefits to the pulp and paper, textile, packaging, hygiene, and filter and bio-separation industries.
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