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A new peer-reviewed study reveals the detailed structure and high reactivity of oat husk lignin produced with CH-Bioforce’s BIOFORSENSE® technology. This sulfur-free, high-purity lignin shows strong potential for adhesives, coatings, composites and carbon materials, highlighting oat husk as a valuable renewable raw material.

The world is facing a growing threat from viruses and bacteria, including new pathogens, drug-resistant strains and microbes that can survive on surfaces for days or even weeks. Traditional antimicrobial solutions often rely on synthetic chemicals or metals, which can raise concerns about health, safety and environmental impact.

In this interview, Tom Lind, the board member of CH-Bioforce and CEO of Elomatic sheds light on how innovative technologies open up new circular value chains in traditional businesses.

This Christmas we made a donation to John Nurminen Foundation to support their work to save the Baltic Sea and its heritage.

Hemicelluloses provide high potential to become a great source of natural polymers for the pharmaceutical industry, shows the study conducted by University of Helsinki and University of Eastern Finland.

We are pleased to present the innovative BIOFORSENSE® technology and products as exhibitors at the In-Cosmetics Global trade show on 16-18 April.

In this interview, Petri Tolonen, CEO of CH-Bioforce, sheds light on the environmental benefits of BIOFORSENSE® technology.

With our annual Christmas donation, we support John Nurminen Foundation’s Clean Baltic Sea projects and the protection of the Baltic Sea heritage.

CH-Bioforce is delighted to present the Bioforsense technology at The Greener Manufacturing Show Europe, scheduled to take place in Cologne, Germany on 8–9 November.

The cosmetics industry stands on the threshold of a significant evolution. Ecological products are about to transcend the realm of niche markets and become the new norm.

The global cosmetics industry aims for natural products that are sustainable, ecological and still comfortable to use, with moisturising and skin-nurturing features. HETKINEN and CH-Bioforce joined forces in early 2023 to create a pure, ecological and sustainable lotion for the market.

We are pleased to present the innovative Bioforsense technology and products as exhibitors at the In-Cosmetics Global trade show on 28–30 March.

CH-Bioforce Oy received a major funding decision from the European Innovation Council in June 2022 as part of the EIC Accelerator.

This year we want to make a concrete donation for our climate and nature. We are part of the John Nurmisen Säätiö Foundation’s Baltic Sea Rescue Force.

October this year had an inspiring ending as enthusiastic students and innovative companies gathered in the Clarion Hotel Helsinki for the PI Challenge hackathon event.

Woodly and CH-Bioforce are investigating the opportunity to develop ingredients for Woodly plastics production from feedstocks of waste and residue origin.

Alongside with LangTech Oy and Raisio Oy, CH-Bioforce was recognized by the regional development company Turku Science Park represent the region’s traditionally strong spearhead industries, which have also received support and services from the development company and the region’s institutes of higher education.

With more than 30 years of international business experience, Mr Petri Tolonen M.Sc. (Eng.) has been appointed CEO of CH-Bioforce Oy.

We were included in the Shortlist of the New Energy Challenge 2020 competition, which means we were in the TOP 10 of all companies!

CH-Bioforce’s Lari Vähäsalo and Sebastian Von Schoultz are among the authors of an article entitled “Tailored Thermosetting Wood Adhesive Based on Hardwood Lignin Fractions”.

CH-Bioforce has been chosen for AB InBev´s global start-up accelerator programme, 100+Accelerator.

How can clothes, plastics and packaging be produced in a sustainable way? The ever-growing demand for environmentally friendlier options is shaping the production of daily consumables worldwide.

The chemical industry is almost entirely dependent on petroleum. Everyday products, from plastics, cosmetics and paints to adhesives and drugs are often made from oil. However, global challenges such as climate change and plastic pollution are now shifting the focus towards renewable and biodegradable raw materials.

The emulsion-stabilising properties of wood hemicelluloses can be exploited through a number of value-added industrial processes and may help create a shift in industry towards a circular bioeconomy.

CH-Bioforce has received significant funding as part of the European Union’s Horizon 2020 SME programme. CH-Bioforce was one of 68 companies selected for funding by the SME Instrument strand of the European Innovation Council in the final round of 2018. The project has been allocated a total budget of over €3 million and will run for two years.