Cellulotech

Cellulotech is a material science and green chemistry company that has developed a proprietary, solvent-free molecular grafting technology known as chromatogeny. This process covalently bonds bio-sourced fatty acid molecules to cellulose fibers in less than a second, creating high-performance surface properties such as water and grease resistance without the use of traditional coatings. By enabling these functional attributes at the nano-scale with minimal material intensity, the company provides a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to plastics, silicones, waxes, and PFAS, while ensuring that treated materials remain fully recyclable and compostable.

The technology is designed to serve a broad range of industrial applications, including packaging, hygiene products, specialty papers, textiles, and construction materials. By allowing manufacturers to replace synthetic and unsustainable barrier materials, Cellulotech aims to help industries reduce their carbon footprint and environmental impact. The company operates internationally with headquarters in Canada and an R&D subsidiary in France, collaborating with industrial partners to integrate its solution into existing production lines and feedstocks. It has received strategic funding from investors including the Grantham Foundation to scale its industrial operations.