Paper products made by using an enzyme to digest straw into pulp. The enzyme eliminates the need for harsh chemicals used in traditional pulping methods, reducing water and energy consumption. Mobious straw paper and molded pulp products are made from waste straw bought from local farmers in China, which reduces CO2 emissions as less straw is burned.
Activated Silk™ is a biodegradable, high-performance molecule bioharvested from natural silk protein with renewable energy. These molecules are developed using their proprietary NoviCulture process, which only uses salt, water, and a carbon-conscious supply chain. These molecules have the ability to protect and enhance the barrier function of almost every surface. Evolved By Nature currently uses this technology to develop sustainable chemicals for leather and textiles, natural ingredients for personal care, and biomolecules for regernative and aesthetic medicine.
Naturally derived surfactant from the fruit of the Indian Soapnut Tree. Nisarg™ Soapnut Extract is naturally extracted from saponins from the Indian Soapnut tree. Soapnut is a commonly used surfactant in Asia and Native America due to its water-soluble and fat-soluble components. Soapnut is a milder surfactant than traditional sulfonated synthetic surfactants because its pH is more balanced with the skin's natural pH, resulting in less irritation and dryness. Soapnut can be used in shampoos, shower foams, facewash, toothpaste, hair colorants, and other personal care products.
Biocatalytic process for the synthesis of esters. Esters are important ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products. Traditional esters manufacturing requires strong acids and potentially hazardous solvents and produces undesirable byproducts that require energy-intensive purification. Using immobilized enzymes at mild temperatures as an alternative, Eastmen saves energy and avoids dangerous chemicals. This process produces no undesirable by-products, and the enzymes are easily removable via filtration.
Phytoglycogen sustainably extracted from kernels of sweet corn for cosmetic applications. This phytoglycogen is a highly branched polysaccharide with a unique spherical dendrimer structure that has similar effects to animal-derived glycogen. Phytoglycogen is non-toxic, hypoallergenic, and biodegradable. The product promotes collagen and hyaluronic acid production in skin cells by increasing cellular metabolism, reducing wrinkles and fine lines, and improving skin hydration.
Uses water and oxygen to remove photoresist and other organic contaminants in producing semiconductors and flat panel displays. Coldstrip™ uses a gas diffuser and an ozone generator. This process cleans more quickly than many chemical-based processes as it produces no solids in the water (eliminating the need for filtration) and does not require elevated temperatures. Traditionally, Piranha solutions (containing sulfuric acid and hydrogen peroxide) are used to produce semiconductors and flat panel displays.
Higher quality quantum dots for LED screens that use much less toxic feedstock. This technology replaces the traditional centrifugation method with filtration and uses less toxic solvents. Conventional methods of producing LED screens make substantial use of toxic solvents and are inefficient. This new technology could potentially reduce the use of toxic solvents by 150,000 liters per year in the United States. This technology is also more efficient, reducing energy usage.
Method for electropolishing niobium surfaces with environmentally benign electrolytes. Niobium is one of the best materials for superconductor radiofrequency cavities. Conventional methods for making the interior of niobium optimally smooth are hazardous to the environment as they use concentrated sulfuric and hydrofluoric acids. Contrarily, Faraday Technologies electropolishes niobium with the repeated use of bipolar electric fields. This process uses less concentrated sulfuric acid compared to traditional methods and eliminates hydrofluoric acid.
Soldering process that eliminates the use of wave oil and solvents by installing hoods over the solder pots to maintain an inert atmosphere over the molten solder. Conventionally, soldering involves synthetic oil, soldering fluxes, and solvent cleaning (uses large amounts of TCA and TCE). The No-Clean process eliminates the use of wave oil and soldering fluxes, consequently eliminating the need for solvent cleaning. This process reduces the environmental impact of manufacturing solid ceramic resistor networks by reducing the amount of raw materials consumed.
Electricity-free mobile refrigeration technology using only sun and water. Refrigeration unit that is lightweight, easy to carry, and fully portable. Product requires no electricity and emits no greenhouse gas emissions. Uses PhaseTek™ technology; when the internal reservoir of the product is filled with any water source, the product undergoes evaporative cooling, reducing the internal storage space by 10-15 degrees Celsius. Refrigeration reduces spoilage, which reduces waste.