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Extend your Research & Development from Ideation to Creation with our Proprietary Ligno–Cellulosic Material Modification Chemistry & Technology
No “off-the-shelf” solutions
YUJ Labs provides added value to business processes, products and manufacturing environments with formulated clean chemistries to meet your specific requirements. We collaborate across universities, government institutions, and manufacturers, driving innovation in lignocellulosic material modification science and the production of natural fibers and materials.
For manufacturers and brands seeking cleaner, more sustainable processes for finished consumer products, we offer specialized formulations tailored to your machinery and application needs – ensuring performance, efficiency, and environmental responsibility.
ideation to creationcollaboration. customization. confirmation.
We work with a network of universities, government grant programs, companies and industry professionals dedicated to delivering safer and cleaner consumer products. Our work is 100% focused on natural fibers, agricultural feedstock and eco-friendly chemistries.
We develop and test in our own labs in Charlotte, N.C. and validate our work in collaboration with institutions such as NC State’s Wilson College of Textiles, Southeast Non-Woven, and University of Georgia. Additionally, we partner with Textile Innovation Engine Program of North Carolina to support industry development initiatives.
Our biomaterials are all clean, proven, high-performance, quality, and cost-effective – all from Earth’s Natural Resources.
problem solvers at our coreanalyze. recommend. optimize.
Our insights and analysis of your current state provide improvement directives for future state across operations, machinery, processing and chemical applications. We will create & test formulas focused on your quality, efficiency and green initiatives to achieve sustainable and safer targets for the environment and human health.
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Discover
A holistic approach to analyze and identify market needs and competitive landscape. Define the idea-concept with key assumptions and intended outcomes. Understand critical risks and issues to consider and overcome.
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Explore & Shape
Based on deep discovery, define functional needs and reduce uncertainties. Validate key assumptions and prioritize critical issues and resources for resolution and to minimize failure points.
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Build & Plan
Build on incremental innovation through proven testing and modification of formulations. Define costs, pricing and volume requirements.
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Meet & Surpass Clean Initiatives
Exponentially assist in meeting your Clean and Sustainability initiatives with safer targets for consumers and the environment.
collaboration and partnership opportunities
Functional Biomaterials
Partner with YUJ Labs in a new R&D project to develop customized formulations to enhance your products
Natural Fiber Surface Modification
YUJ Labs can provide their proprietary clean chemistry package for application on machines for wet and dry processing
Process Engineering improvement
Collaborate with YUJ Labs to leverage our know-how and clean chemical formulations to enhance your existing processes
Speaking & Co-Author Engagements
Satish Hodage is an expert in the field of Ligno–Cellulosic Material Modification and is available for discussions or collaboration on related studies