Room: Yangtze 2
Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
Time: 15:00 - 16:00 CEST
Session code ICO.3
Advancing bio-based chemicals and materials from forest-based feedstock (CBE JU SESSION 1)
Fibenol’s Integrated Approach to Sustainable Sugars, Lignin and Microcrystalline Cellulose Production
Presenter
Gert PREEGEL
OÜ Fibenol, ESTONIA
Presenter's biography
Dr. Gert Preegel is the MCC Innovation and Development Manager at Fibenol, where he leads research and industrial-scale development of microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) for advanced material applications. With a strong background in chemistry and sustainable biomaterials, he focuses on optimizing MCC production, exploring its role as a performance additive, and fostering industrial partnerships for innovative applications.
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Session reference: ICO.3.1