Mercer International and Domtar Corporation are redefining sustainable innovation through Performance BioFilaments, a collaborative venture between the two organizations. This venture focuses on advancing research and product development of nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC)—a biomaterial with immense potential. Derived from wood pulp, NFC undergoes a proprietary, chemical-free mechanical grinding process, yielding fibers with extraordinary strength, flexibility, and rheological properties.
NFC offers the ability to reduce embodied carbon, enhance durability, and support lightweight materials, useful in industries such as automotive (vehicle weight reduction), construction (concrete crack reduction), and coatings (paint performance improvement). It also strengthens plastics, improves concrete’s durability, and modifies rheology for industrial applications.
Using bioproducts from Mercer, Performance BioFilaments employs a mechanical process to produce NFC efficiently and affordably. Unlike chemical methods, this approach improves yield, reduces costs, and minimizes environmental impact.
