Nanollose Announces New Strategy for Scaling Tree-Free Viscose Production
Australian biomaterials company Nanollose is advancing plans to scale its sustainable, tree-free viscose fiber production. The firm has shifted focus from a dual-line strategy to concentrating on one pilot facility in Western Australia, reducing capital requirements and streamlining development efforts. With expanded engineering support and milestone-linked stock options for consultants, the company aims to finalize site selection, equipment procurement, and process validation before moving toward commercialization through licensing or partnerships rather than building its own full-scale plant. Nanollose's microbial cellulose-based fiber, Nullarbor, is produced using organic waste from food and beverage industries. The material undergoes processing by partner Hainan Huangyu in China and is then sent to Birla Cellulose’s pilot facility in India for spinning into final product. In January 2026, Nanollose delivered a significant batch of microbial cellulose that yielded the largest production run to date. The company recently appointed Andrew Moullin as CEO, who brings experience from corporate law and resources sectors. His leadership is expected to support commercialization efforts and potential IPO readiness.
Topics: biomaterials scaling production sustainable materials viscose