Birla trials upgraded microbial cellulose to produce lyocell
05/01/2026
The new batch was produced by Hainan Guangyu Biotechnology (HGB), in China, using an “optimised washing and treatment process facilitating immediate integration into the lyocell process” in India, the company said.
The 200 kg of Nullarbor microbial cellulose should yield approximately 500 kg of Nullarbor-30 fibre, a lyocell made from 30% microbial cellulose and 70% FSC-certified wood pulp.
Results from this pilot production are expected to be released next month. The two companies have been collaborating since at least 2020 and have produced more than a tonne of fibre. Three first trial runs generated 800 kg of Nullarbor-20, 150 kg of Nullarbor-30, and 100 kg of Nufolium-20 (for non-woven applications such as wipes).
Andrew Moullin, who joined Nanollose as CEO and managing director in July 2025, commented: “results from this pilot production run will inform our development strategy for 2026” as the company assesses “several options to scale production and realise value from this unique technology”.
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