This technology is a sustainable biomanufactured nanomaterial made with microbial cellulose that can be used as an alternative for consumer plastic and textiles.
Oil-derived plastics are commonly used in nearly every industry because they are strong, lightweight, and flexible, resulting in nearly 350 million tons of plastic produced each year. However, the generation of plastic relies upon a non-renewable resource. Further, plastic waste contributes to environmental pollution and the accumulation of potentially hazardous microplastics. Although bio-based materials can be broadly used as an alternative to oil-derived plastics, fabrication can be costly and inefficient. As a result, there exists a need for a more cost-efficient and sustainable material with favorable properties to support a variety of use cases.
This technology is a sustainable and regenerative biomanufactured nanomaterial made of microbial cellulose. This material is compostable and can be produced through a controlled and optimizable green chemistry. The material’s properties are tunable within the range of plastic consumables and can be a potential alternative to materials commonly used in packaging, textiles, and biomaterials.
Patent Pending
*Licensing Contact: Joan Martinez