Xampla is a UK-based company specializing in sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics and synthetic materials. The company focuses on developing biodegradable products that replicate the strength and functionality of traditional plastics but are derived from plant-based proteins. Xampla’s patented technology uses a range of abundant feedstocks to create scalable, reliable, drop-in replacements for plastic films, microcapsules, and coatings.
The company’s main innovation, Morro™, is a new class of materials with impressive functional properties. These materials use the natural ability of plant proteins and other biopolymers to self-assemble, providing high strength and excellent oxygen barrier performance. This makes Morro™ an ideal replacement for single-use plastics and microplastics in multiple commercial applications. Formulations can incorporate food-grade plant proteins and other natural ingredients, making them safe for use in food-related industries.
Xampla is also exploring the use of plant-based waste, such as leguminous crop residues, as a sustainable feedstock for Morro™ materials. Fully biodegradable and meeting or exceeding all existing biodegradability standards, Morro™ offers several advantages: it’s vegan, gluten-free, edible, has tailored solubility and barrier properties, and requires no chemical modification.
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