Resource flexibility
Design for varied, abundant carbohydrate sources instead of a single pristine input.
About Micromidas
A research and development company working at the intersection of renewable resources and high-value chemistry.
Established 2008
Micromidas Inc. is a West Sacramento, California chemical research and development company.
Micromidas is building a chemical platform to produce existing and new furanic and aromatic chemicals, polymers and resins using a wide variety of cellulosic biomass and carbohydrates.
Potential sources include wood and wood refuse, pulp and paper sludge, corn and its by-products, corn stover, sugar cane bagasse, empty palm fruit bunches and other glucan sources.

Practical innovation starts by considering feedstock, process and end product together.
Design for varied, abundant carbohydrate sources instead of a single pristine input.
Use selective chemical pathways that reduce unnecessary biological processing steps.
Target useful chemicals and materials with familiar industrial applications.