Sekab - Cellulose Using Biorefinery Technology

Using our biorefinery technology we can decompose cellulose. Cellulose is a carbohydrate that forms the major part of all plants’ cell walls and is thus the most common organic substance in nature. Cellulose is relatively hard, making plants stiff and steady. The plant fibres consist almost entirely of cellulose and can be utilised by man in many ways. For example, the fibres of linen and cotton are made into thread and yarn, pulp and special viscose are made from wood fibres, and can then be converted into paper and textiles. However, we humans cannot use cellulose as food. Our stomachs cannot digest it. Nevertheless, a small amount of plant fibres is good to keep your stomach in shape. The animals that are best at making use of cellulose are the ruminants, for example cows.