Celova® MFC Range
About Celova MFC products
Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) is a gel-like suspension of fine cellulose fibrils with a nanoscale network structure that modifies the flow of liquids and prevents particle sedimentation. It exhibits shear-thinning behavior for easy application and forms strong, uniform films upon drying, enhancing barrier properties and providing reinforcement. Furthermore, it can be used as a process aid to increase efficiency in the manufacturing process.
Celova MFC is produced through a unique, entirely mechanical process without the use of chemicals, ensuring consistent quality and precise particle distribution. It can also be dried into a powder for improved storage, easier transport, and efficient redispersion.
Celova® M250R-G
MFC with a high degree of fibrillation for technical applications, such as barrier coatings, adhesives, and membranes.
3% MFC content
Celova®
M280R-G
MFC with highest degree of fibrillation for technical applications such as coatings and membranes.
3% MFC content
Celova®
for Art Conservation
MFC with a high degree of fibrillation, tailored for technical use exclusively within the field of art conservation.
3% MFC content
Celova® MFC Powder
Dry MFC allows optimal formulation variability for waterless and water-free applications.
45% MFC content
Applications
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Coatings in packaging
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Coatings in crop protection
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Membranes and films
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Adhesives
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Biotechnology – culture media
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Filtration of liquids
Product benefits
100% natural
Fully biodegradable
Free of microplastic
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Frequently asked questions
Since the terms for nano- and microscaled cellulosic particles are not yet defined, the same material can have different names.
Often, microfibrillated cellulose (MFC), nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC), cellulose microfibrils (CMF), cellulose nanofibrils, and nanocellulose refer to the same material.
The confusion with nano- and microfibrillated cellulose comes from the measurement of the fibril. The diameter of the fibril is only several nanometers, while the length is in the micrometer range. Therefore, depending on which measurement the focus is on, the product is named differently.
The term nanocellulose should not be used to describe a material because it is often used as an umbrella term and may also include nanocrystalline and bacterial cellulose.
We will always refer to our products as MFC.
Our products have mainly hydroxyl groups present on the surface that can be used for modifications. Carboxyl groups can also be found because the pulp never consists of 100% pure cellulose.
Yes, due to the available hydroxyl and carboxyl groups present on the surface of the fibrils, MFC can be modified with many different approaches (i.e., silanization and/or silylation, esterification, carboxymethylation).