Biobased Binders from Shrimp Shells

Date:21 March 2024

Country: Sweden

Application

• Hygiene products: Used in wet wipes, diapers, and other personal care items to replace plastic binders with biodegradable alternatives.
• Agricultural textiles: Used in nonwoven fabrics for farming that degrade into the soil, reducing plastic pollution.
• Home textiles and packaging: Applied in products like tablecloths and packaging materials for more sustainable, plastic-free options.

Description

OrganoClick has developed biobased and biodegradable binders made from shrimp shells and cellulose to replace plastic binders in nonwoven materials, such as wet wipes, diapers, and agricultural textiles. These binders help reduce plastic waste and are home compostable. The company’s research, based on biomimicry, allows for sustainable, 100% biobased, and recyclable nonwoven products. In 2023, OrganoClick’s binders replaced over 2,000 tons of plastic in various industrial applications.

Pathway Description:

The process involves extracting biopolymers from shrimp shells and cellulose, purifying them to high purity. These purified biopolymers are compounded chemically to create biobased binders that replace plastic in nonwoven materials. The binders are applied in processes like wetlaid, airlaid, and carded nonwoven manufacturing. OrganoClick then scales up production and works with customers to implement the binders in various industrial applications, including hygiene, packaging, and agricultural textiles.