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Adolfo Vidal Ruiz
CEO and Co-founder
CeluNova
I'm working on
4 months ago
Extracting industrial-grade cellulose from pineapple leaf waste using a proprietary low-chemical pulping process. Fiber meets TAPPI standards for brightness, kappa number, and CSF drainage : direct wood pulp substitute for tissue (toilet paper and napkins) and packaging.
I'm looking for
4 months ago
Pilot validation partnerships and sponsored research with tissue, hygiene, or packaging manufacturers to test our cellulose fiber against existing wood pulp specs. Open to joint development, co-funded trials, or analytical testing access.
About
Biotechnology engineer and co-founder of CeluNova, a deep tech startup based in Mexico. I hold a peer-reviewed publication on agricultural waste valorization in Bioresource Technology Reports (Elsevier, 2023, 14 citations). I have hands-on experience in pilot-scale cellulose extraction, bioreactor design, experimental design (DOE/ANOVA), and TAPPI analytical testing. CeluNova has validated logistics across 7 farming operations in Mexico’s primary pineapple production region, securing raw material supply of 3M+ tons/year. Current technical validation in progress with NC State University’s Sustainable Agricultural Fibers Institute (SAFI). I translate laboratory science into industrial applications — not theoretical research.
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Adolfo Vidal Ruiz
CEO and Co-founder
CeluNova
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Last updated Jul 2026
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