The Pine Cone Factory ยท Research
What can pine do next?
We work where energy, chemistry, biology and materials science meet, creating new products from pine, plants and carbon.
Current work
Four research areas
Energy
Biomass energy
Improving pine cones and residues as a dependable fuel.
Soil
Biochar
Pyrolysis for soil and environmental use.
Materials
Advanced carbon
Activated and hybrid carbon materials from pine cones. Early-stage research with no commercial applications yet.
Products
Pine-based formulations
Tar, resin and aromatic products, tested before they reach a shelf.
Work with us
A lab partner for early-stage ideas
Universities, research institutes, corporates and start-ups can work with us to test and de-risk early-stage ideas.
Good questions
Answered
What research does The Pine Cone Factory do?
Biomass energy, biochar, pine-based formulations and advanced carbon materials from pine cones, an early-stage area with no commercial applications yet.
Can we partner on research?
Yes. Universities, institutes, corporates and start-ups can discuss partnerships through the form on this page.
Say hello
Discuss a research partnership
Tell us about your idea and we will reply within one working day.
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