What Green Micro & Nano does

Green Micro & Nano (杭州格林微纳科技有限公司) is a Hangzhou-based bio-based materials technology company founded in 2022 that operates a cellulose micro-nanofunctionalization platform rooted in proprietary ionic liquid processing technology. The platform converts cellulose — the largest non-food biomass source — into a portfolio of functional materials sold across five end markets: paper and pulp molding (Fortifiber® for biodegradable barrier packaging replacing plastics), life sciences (Celltrix® non-animal-derived matrix gel for organoid and 3D cell culture plus organoid construction, identification, sequencing, drug sensitivity testing, and PDOX services), personal care (Hydraflora® functional cellulose, AquaCaps® wet capsules produced via coaxial airflow, and ViviBeads® visual particles), industrial additives (bio-based dispersants, anti-settling agents, and polishing slurries for optics, semiconductors, and ceramics), and research reagents (ionic liquids, natural and regenerated cellulose, cellulose microspheres, derivatives, and reference standards). The company also offers custom polymer synthesis, 3D printing materials, and material characterization services.

The business is built on a core technology platform developed over a decade by an internationally recognized polymer green processing team led by founder Dr. Zhang Jun, a researcher and Engineering Plastics Laboratory Director at the Chinese Academy of Sciences Chemistry Institute, with co-founder Dr. Tian Weiguo (associate researcher at the same institute) and CEO Li Tao (former Danaher PALL Microelectronics Division GM with 20+ years of multinational commercial experience). The company holds dozens of research patents, has received the Beijing Science and Technology First Prize, and is backed by the Beijing Molecular Science National Research Center. It raised approximately 100 million CNY from well-known domestic capital investors in 2022.

Commercially, Green Micro & Nano operates a hybrid go-to-market model: enterprise field sales targeting large paper-replacement accounts with high-volume recurring orders, consultative selling for life sciences customers with smaller but differentiated volumes, and direct e-commerce sales through a Taobao storefront for research reagents and standard products. Manufacturing is executed through two wholly-owned subsidiaries — a 3,000-ton/year facility in Langfang, Hebei (17.08M CNY investment, 2024) and a planned 10,000-ton/year facility in Lianyungang, Jiangsu (25M CNY investment, 2026) — covering 3D cellulose gel, plant amphiphilic hydrogels, cosmetic microcapsules, visual particles, suspension stabilizers, pulp reinforcement agents, life science matrix gel, and cationic micro-nano cellulose. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales with professional services revenue from custom synthesis and organoid services.

Name

Green Micro & Nano

Legal name

杭州格林微纳科技有限公司

Website

https://gmn.com.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Green Micro & Nano is a Hangzhou-based cellulose micro-nanofunctionalization platform founded in 2022 by CAS researchers, producing bio-based materials for paper replacement, life sciences matrix gels and organoid services, personal care capsules, industrial polishing and coating additives, and research reagents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Bio-based Cellulose Materials

NAICS

Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252), Pulp Mills (322110), Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (32522), Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing (322220)

SIC

Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Pulp Mills (2611)

akta.pro primary industry

Nanocellulose & Cellulose Derivatives (CNC/CNF, MCC, ethers/esters) (IMAMALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Pulp (Microfibrillated/Nanocellulose, Filter/Technical Grades) (IMAMADAE), Cellulose Derivatives (CMC, MCC, HPMC/MC; Cellulosic Thickeners) (AFAJABAH), Compostable & Bio-Based Packaging (PLA/PHA, Starch Blends, Cellulose Films) (IMALAMAB), Sustainable Additives & Plasticizers (bio-plasticizers, stabilizers, compatibilizers) (IMANANAH)

Keywords

• Cellulose micro-nano materials
• Bio-based functional materials
• Organoid matrix gel
• Paper reinforcement additives
• Polishing slurry additives

Headquarters

HQ city

Hangzhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Bio-based Materials Product Sales: Sale of bio-based cellulose functional materials including products for paper/pulp applications (Fortifiber®), daily chemicals/personal care (Hydraflora®, AquaCaps®, ViviBeads®), industrial applications (grinding/polishing aids, ink/coating additives), and life sciences products (Celltrix® matrix gel, organoid reagents).
2. Custom Synthesis Services: Custom material synthesis services including polymer customization, special morphology products, 3D printing materials, and material characterization services.
3. Organoid Services: Organoid-related services including organoid construction, identification (immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, WB, PCR), sequencing, drug sensitivity testing, and PDOX animal model evaluation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Green Micro & Nano processes and functionalizes cellulose at the micro- and nano-scale using proprietary ionic liquid chemistry, producing bio-based materials for paper reinforcement, personal care (Hydraflora®, AquaCaps®, ViviBeads®), life sciences (Celltrix® plant-based matrix gel series, organoid services), and industrial additives (polishing slurries, anti-settling dispersants). It also sells ionic liquid reagents and custom-synthesized cellulose raw materials to researchers and industrial customers.

Product overview

Green Micro & Nano is a bio-based new materials technology company specializing in cellulose micro-nano functionalization. The company operates a platform-based business model offering products across five segments: (1) Personal Care & Household - Hydraflora® functional cellulose, AquaCaps® wet capsules, ViviBeads® visual particles; (2) Life Sciences - Celltrix® matrix gel series (PDO, CDX/PDX, curable types), Celltrix® cellulase, organoid reagents, organoid library, and organoid services; (3) Pulp Molding & Paper - Fortifiber® and related paper reinforcement additives; (4) Industrial Additives - grinding/polishing slurries (cerium oxide, alumina, alumina-diamond), anti-settling and anti-caking dispersants for water-based systems, water-based ink/coating anti-settling agents; (5) Research Reagents - ionic liquids (1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate), natural/regenerated cellulose, cellulose microspheres, derivatives, and reference standards. The company also provides material customization and characterization services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fortifiber®: Brand for pulp molding and paper products, providing enhanced fiber performance for smoother paper appearance, higher physical strength, and comprehensive barrier properties.
• Hydraflora®
• AquaCaps®
• ViviBeads®
• Celltrix®

Products and services

• Fortifiber® Paper Reinforcement Series
• Hydraflora® Functional Cellulose for Personal Care Hydraflora® is a functional cellulose powder ingredient used in personal care and cosmetic formulations as a bio-based alternative to synthetic polymers and microplastics, offering sensory and performance benefits. It is sold to cosmetics brands, formulators, and OEM/ODM personal-care manufacturers.
• AquaCaps® Wet Microcapsules AquaCaps® are wet cellulose microcapsules used in personal care formulations for active ingredient encapsulation, providing a renewable, bio-based delivery system for cosmetic actives. They are sold to personal care brands, formulators, and contract manufacturers.
• ViviBeads® Visual Particles ViviBeads® are cellulose-based visual particles used as decorative and sensory ingredients in personal care and color cosmetic products, providing bio-based aesthetic effects. They are sold to cosmetics brands and personal-care manufacturers.
• Celltrix® PDO Plant-Based Matrix Gel Celltrix® PDO is a plant-based, non-animal-derived matrix gel used in organoid culture and 3D cell culture workflows as a renewable alternative to Matrigel and collagen. It is sold to academic researchers, biotech R&D labs, and pharmaceutical R&D groups.
• Celltrix® CDX/PDX Plant-Based Matrix Gel Celltrix® CDX/PDX is a plant-based matrix gel variant for organoid culture, 3D cell culture, and biomimetic scaffold applications, providing an animal-free alternative to traditional basement-membrane extracts. It is sold to life-sciences research labs and pharma R&D teams.
• Celltrix® Curable Plant-Based Matrix Gel Celltrix® Curable is a curable plant-based matrix gel for 3D cell culture and tissue-engineering workflows, allowing users to tune gel stiffness and composition after application. It is sold to academic and industrial life-sciences research groups.
• Celltrix® Cellulase Enzyme Reagent Celltrix® Cellulase is a cellulase enzyme reagent used in life-sciences workflows to selectively degrade cellulose-based matrix gels, enabling controlled release and recovery of cell cultures. It is sold to life-sciences and pharma R&D labs using the Celltrix® platform.
• Custom Cellulose Synthesis and Process Development Services Custom synthesis service in which Green Micro & Nano designs and produces tailored cellulose raw materials (natural, regenerated, microsphere, and derivative forms) and develops process solutions for partner institutions and industrial customers. It is sold to research institutions and industrial customers.
• Organoid-Related Joint Research and Custom Services Custom organoid-related research services in which Green Micro & Nano partners with academic and pharma customers to develop organoid applications using its plant-based cellulose matrix gels. It is sold to academic research institutions and pharmaceutical companies.
• Polishing Slurries (CeO2, Al2O3, Al2O3+Diamond) Polishing slurries in CeO2, Al2O3, and Al2O3+diamond formulations used in electronics, optics, and precision-machining finishing processes, providing stable, high-uniformity abrasive performance. They are sold to electronics, optics, and precision-manufacturing customers.
• Anti-Settling Dispersant Additives Anti-settling and dispersing additives used to keep abrasive and pigment particles uniformly suspended in industrial slurries and coatings, improving storage stability and process performance. They are sold to industrial manufacturers and coatings customers.
• 1-Butyl-3-Methylimidazolium Acetate Ionic Liquid Reagent 1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate ionic liquid sold as a research- and process-grade reagent for cellulose dissolution and related chemistry applications. It is sold via the company's Taobao storefront to individual researchers and small labs.
• Cellulose Raw Materials (Natural, Regenerated, Microsphere, Derivative) Standard cellulose raw materials in natural, regenerated, microsphere, and derivative forms, sold as research- and process-grade inputs for academic and industrial customers. They are sold to individual researchers, small labs, and industrial buyers.
• Cellulose Hydrogel Microsphere Materials Cellulose hydrogel microspheres produced using the company's proprietary coaxial airflow preparation process, supplied as a functional material for life-sciences and industrial applications. They are sold to life-sciences and industrial buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cellulose is the largest non-food biomass source, providing sufficient raw materials to meet material and potentially energy demands
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

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Feature4 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• FiberLean Technologies: UK-based producer of microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) additives for paper and packaging, directly comparable to Green Micro & Nano's Fortifiber pulp/paper reinforcement line. Both target fiber-based performance enhancement in pulp molding and packaging applications.
• Melodea: Israel-based nanocrystalline cellulose producer focused on packaging, composites, and coatings. Highly comparable to Green Micro & Nano in terms of bio-based nanocellulose platform serving industrial and packaging end-markets with similar go-to-market profiles.
• CelluForce: Canadian nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) producer focused on industrial applications. Highly comparable to Green Micro & Nano's core micro-nano cellulose platform and its downstream applications in coatings, composites, and personal care ingredients.
• Xylyx Bio: US-based developer of organoid matrix alternatives (NativeMatrix) targeting replacement of animal-derived basement membrane extracts. Direct competitor to Green Micro & Nano's Celltrix non-animal-derived matrix gel for 3D cell culture and organoid research applications.
• Borregaard: Norwegian specialty cellulose and bio-based materials producer with a similar platform model spanning industrial, personal care, and agricultural markets. Both companies specialize in functionalized cellulose derivatives serving diversified end-markets, making Borregaard the closest international comparable to Green Micro & Nano's business model.

Broad incumbents

• Stora Enso: Finnish-Swedish forest products and bio-based materials company with renewable packaging and biomaterials divisions. Comparable as a broad incumbent in cellulose-based packaging and bio-based materials, though significantly larger and more diversified across packaging, biomaterials, and forest products.
• Bio-Techne: Developer of Cultrex basement membrane extract (BME), a key competing alternative to Matrigel in life sciences 3D culture applications. Represents an entrenched incumbent alternative to Green Micro & Nano's Celltrix non-animal-derived matrix gel in organoid and 3D culture workflows.
• Sappi: Global dissolving pulp and bio-based materials producer with diversified operations. Overlaps with Green Micro & Nano in cellulose-based specialty materials and paper-replacement ambitions, but operates at much larger scale and broader scope across graphic, packaging, and biomaterials.
• Corning Life Sciences: Owner of Matrigel, the dominant animal-derived basement membrane extract used in organoid and 3D cell culture workflows. Direct competitive incumbent to Green Micro & Nano's Celltrix in life sciences, though Corning is a much broader life sciences platform serving multiple research and bioprocess segments.
• UPM Biofore: Finnish bio-based chemicals and materials company with biorefinery operations. Relevant incumbent in cellulose-based biochemicals and renewable materials space, overlapping with Green Micro & Nano's bio-based materials platform but operating at industrial scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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