Researching sustainable biomaterials to replace conventional synthetic products for industrial and manufacturing applications.
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Decovery® SP-6000XP is a barrier coating resin that offers a high-performance, sustainable alternative to polyethylene (PE) and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) based solutions. This 29% bio-based acrylic resin is specifically designed for use in barrier coatings for paper substrates and is compatible with all existing application methods, including flexo and gravure.
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Cellfion produces bio-based membranes made from nanocellulose fibrils extracted from wood. The membranes are ion-selective and designed for use in large-scale energy storage applications such as hydrogen fuel cells and redox flow batteries. The development of these membranes is based on research conducted by Sweden’s Digital Cellulose Center (DCC)
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RUCO® DRY BIO CGR is an innovative and eco-friendly durable water repellent (DWR) finish made from natural waste created during cereal grain processing. The active component of RUCO®-DRY BIO CGR is more than 90% biocarbon, which has been optimized by RUDOLF to enhance the biologic character of the finish.
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Bio-Alloy™ is a revolutionary biofabricated technology developed by Modern Meadow that combines proteins and bio-based polymers to create a lightweight and natural-looking material with superior performance. The unique composition of Bio-Alloy™ offers unmatched durability, long-lasting color vibrancy, and abrasion resistance. Unlike other materials, the color is infused into the Bio-Alloy™
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QIRA is a bio-based alternative to traditional 1,4-butanediol (BDO). QIRA is a sustainable and easy-to-implement solution made from renewable feedstocks that dramatically reduces CO2 emissions compared to fossil-based BDO. QIRA is derived from corn starch, which is converted to glucose and fermented by microorganisms in a novel production process.
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ANPOLY is a renewable and biodegradable raw material made from wood pulp-derived nanocellulose. It is also lightweight, yet high in strength, making it a popular choice for a variety of applications, including lightweight composites, packaging, filtration, cosmetics, and medical biomaterials. ANPOLY offers two types of nanocellulose: CNF (Cellulose Nanofiber) and
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Paptic Tringa® is a sustainable and premium packaging material based on renewable, wood-based fibers. Paptic Tringa® is bio-based, recyclable, reusable, and biodegradable. It is approved for food contact and OK Biobased and FSC® certified. Paptic Tringa® is designed for various applications, including carrier and gift bags, pouches, e-commerce mailers, and
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Trocellen’s TR-EECell products are closed-cell polyethylene foams derived from sugarcane. Specifically, TR-EECell foam is produced from ethanol derived from the fermentation of sugarcane juice, which is not suitable for human consumption. Trocellen also developed a system to make sure processing waste from sugarcane is reused, reducing environmental impact and
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Sway offers an innovative, eco-friendly packaging solution made from seaweed that can replace traditional petroleum-based plastics. Seaweed is an ideal sustainable feedstock as it is regenerative, growing up to 60 times faster than land-based crops. Moreover, it can sequester 20 times more carbon per acre than forests, making it a
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BioBit, part of the RheoFalt line from Netherlands-based Ventraco Innovation Center, are a sustainable alternative to traditional bitumen, made by blending vegetable resins with natural esters of fatty acid and natural hard bitumen. These bio-based materials can consist of up to 100% renewable natural raw materials depending on the desired
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Imperium Filler from Heartland is a lignocellulosic powder additive that can replace or augment traditional additives such as talc, calcium, and fiberglass. Imperium Filler is sourced from industrial hemp. It’s a sustainable raw material that can replace mined and synthetic additives for strengthening plastic, rubber, foam, asphalt, concrete and
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Papira® by Stora Enso is a natural, bio-based, and recyclable foam material for packaging applications. Papira® is made from cellulose that is derived from sustainably managed FSC certifed forests and produced in an environmentally friendly process without hazardous chemicals, blowing agents or solvents. This new lightweight foam can reduce the
