01Stage
Exploration & Feasibility
Techno-economic analysis, feedstock assessment, and sustainability KPIs.
Welcome to
The First Bamboo Biorefinery in the Americas
We produce 2G ethanol, furfural, acetic acid and high-purity lignin with Chempolis technology.
Plant capacity
300 kt/yearMain product
2G EthanolGreen chemicals
FurfuralHigh value byproducts
Acetic Acid & Lignin
About Us
4WOOD Biotech is a pioneer in converting bamboo into high-value bioproducts, combining science, technology, and sustainability.
Our mission is to transform renewable resources into clean and scalable chemical solutions, contributing to the bioeconomy.
Scalable pipeline
From lab to pilot scale with certified QMS.
Academic partnerships
Co-development with leading universities and Research and Development institutes.
Products
Summary specifications of the four main products. Full datasheets available on request.
2G Ethanol
- Origin: lignocellulosic (bamboo)
- Applications: fuel, green chemistry
- Standards: advanced/renewable
Furfural
- Purity: Industrial grade
- Use: solvents, resins, intermediates
- Origin: renewable
Acetic Acid
- Applications: chemical/food-grade*
- Route: bio-based
- *as per commercial specification
High Purity Lignin
- Applications: adhesives, composites, carbon
- Origin: bamboo
- Low ash / high performance
Technology & Partnerships
We combine innovative technology with global partners to accelerate R&D and scale-up.
Processes aligned with GMP and scalable under QMS (ISO 9001-ready).
In the media
Discover some recent articles about our technologies and partnerships.
PartnershipBiorefinery
Chempolis partners with 4WOOD Biotech in creating the first bamboo-based biorefinery for 2G ethanol in the Americas
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Ethanol 2GBrazil
Nordeste deve ganhar primeira biorrefinaria de bambu para etanol 2G das Américas
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Biorrefinary Pioneering
Nordeste dá o pontapé na biorrefinaria de bambu para etanol pioneira nas Américas
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Biorrefinary Pioneering
Nordeste dá o pontapé na biorrefinaria de bambu para etanol pioneira nas Américas
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Biorrefinary Pioneering
Nordeste dá o pontapé na biorrefinaria de bambu para etanol pioneira nas Américas
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Biorrefinary Pioneering
Nordeste dá o pontapé na biorrefinaria de bambu para etanol pioneira nas Américas
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Project Pipeline
Our pathway to commercial scale — open to partners, investors, and customers
02Stage
Development & Pilot
Process design, bench/pilot testing, and QA/QC.
03Stage
Engineering & Scale-up
Engineering package, CAPEX/OPEX, and commissioning plan.
04Stage
Operation & Handover
Assisted ramp-up, training, and full technology transfer.
Sustainability
We reduce environmental impact through clean processes and renewable feedstocks.
Low carbon footprintCircular economyEfficient water useTraceability