Nanocellulose based high barrier packaging solutions
Barracuda Technologies Inc. offers nanocellulose-based packaging solutions that provide high barrier properties for various applications. These coatings are recyclable or home compostable, achieving low OYR and WVTR values. The technology is commercially viable and validated by industry leaders.
Overview
Barracuda Technologies Inc. presents an innovative packaging solution utilizing nanocellulose-based materials that offer high barrier properties. These coatings are designed to be either recyclable or home compostable, aligning with sustainable practices. The company processes agricultural residues to produce cellulose, clean lignin, and bio-silica in a modular and circular system, making the technology biomass agnostic. With several ISEGA approvals for food-grade applications, these solutions are ready for commercial deployment.
Technical specifications
- Biorefinery Process: Converts agricultural residues like rice and wheat straw into cellulose, clean lignin, and bio-silica.
- Barrier Properties: Coatings achieve OYR and WVTR values of 1 or below, depending on the application, ensuring superior protection.
- Sustainability: All coatings are either recyclable or home compostable, supporting environmental goals.
- Commercial Validation: Solutions are validated by fortune 100 clients with ISEGA food-grade approvals.
Technology readiness level
This technology is at TRL 9, indicating it is fully mature and ready for commercial production. Commercial supplies are set to begin next month, with minor sample validation and application-specific tweaking anticipated as needed.
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