Chemistry from renewable feedstocks
Micromidas develops efficient chemical processes that transform cellulosic biomass and carbohydrates into high-value chemicals, polymers and resins.
Our platform is designed around flexible, widely available feedstocks and a direct chemical process.
Wood refuse, pulp and paper sludge, agricultural by-products and other carbohydrate sources.
A non-fermentation, non-gasification process built to selectively produce versatile intermediates.
Routes toward monomers, plasticizers and renewable variants of familiar commodity chemicals.
Our company
Established in 2008 in West Sacramento, Micromidas is a chemical research and development company focused on bio-based specialty chemicals.
We pair practical feedstocks with efficient chemistry to pursue products that can compete with petroleum-based materials.
Learn about the company
Selected coverage of the company, its people and its renewable chemistry platform.
A conversation with Micromidas co-founder John Bissell.
Coverage of a process using cellulosic waste materials.
UC Davis Engineering recognizes alumnus John Bissell.