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Xampla: Plant-Based Sustainable Packaging and Microcapsules

Date:24 Jan 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Plant Name:

    Plants

Residue Name:

    Leaves

    Process waste/Secondary residue

    Stems/Stalks

End Products

Biomaterials

Microcapsules

Packaging Materials

plastics

Application

  • Sustainable Packaging: Biodegradable alternative to single-use plastics for packaging.
  • Microcapsules: Protects vitamins and fragrances in food and cosmetics.

Description

Xampla has developed a novel plant-based protein material that offers a sustainable alternative to synthetic plastics. This protein has comparable mechanical properties to traditional polymers but is biodegradable and environmentally friendly. It can be used in various applications, including packaging, coatings, and microcapsules. The innovative material is derived from renewable plant sources and decomposes harmlessly without producing toxic byproducts.

Pathway Description:

The process used in this project involves combining sustainable solvents to break down plant protein hydrocarbons without refining. The proteins are then dissolved and disintegrated by heating above 90°C. This forms self-assembled sheets with strong tensile properties, similar to synthetic polymers. The process bypasses the need for synthetic stabilizers and is environmentally friendly, producing biodegradable materials.

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Tags: SustainablePackagingPlantBasedInnovationAlternativePlastics

End Products

Biomaterials

Microcapsules

Packaging Materials

plastics

Feedstock

Types of Feedstock

primary agricultural residue

Name

Plant

Form

Solid Form

Characteristics

Fluidity

Pathways

Thermal

Sol-Gel Transformation

Stakeholders

Entrepreneurs/startups

Xampla