Bio-based innovations

We believe that everything that is made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow

The opportunities for bio-based materials today and in the future are endless. That’s why Stora Enso is developing new materials and new production methods – for a more sustainable future.

There is a great demand among consumers to live more eco-friendly, climate positive lifestyles, lowering their environmental footprint. At Stora Enso, we believe that one of the answers to how we can reduce our reliance on fossil-based materials and make better choices every day is through bio-based materials.

Our innovations

Innovation for tomorrow. And today.

Lignin-based binder

A third innovation developed by Stora Enso is NeoLigno®. This lignin-based binder is entirely free from formaldehyde and isocyanate. It lets you replace fossil-based adhesives/binders without any compromise on technical performance. NeoLigno® contributes to a safer and healthier indoor and working environment.

Wood foam for packaging

Another material example is Papira® by Stora Enso. It’s bio-based and perfect for protective and cushioning applications. This lightweight foam material lets you create packaging which is bio-based and recyclable inside and out.

Batteries made from trees?

As the world is increasingly electrifying, we see a rapidly growing battery market where companies are looking for high-quality, attractively priced and sustainable materials. Did you know that wood-based carbon can be used as a crucial component in batteries for consumer electronics, the automotive industry and large-scale energy storage systems?

By converting lignin into so-called hard carbon anode materials for lithium-ion batteries, we can offer a product that can replace fossil-based anodes, mainly graphite, currently used in batteries.

Discover the future of renewable, bio-based plastics

With our breakthrough FuraCore® technology, we’re enabling more efficient production of FDCA (Furan DiCarboxylic Acid) that leads way for a new era of renewable, bio-based plastics. FDCA is the crucial building block for bio-based polyesters such as PEF (PolyEthylene Furanoate) and can be used as a component of other bio-based polymers.

Bio-based innovations: For a more sustainable future