Bio-based UV filters and photostabilisers for agrochemical formulations

Overview

Bio-based UV filters and photostabilisers are developed through advanced precision fermentation. The resulting ingredients provide dual functionality: one acts as a photostabiliser that enhances the stability of existing chemical UV filters, while the other serves as an active UV filter. Derived from naturally occurring compounds, these ingredients are intended to improve UV protection and photostability without posing safety risks to humans, wildlife, or crops.

Technical specifications

The bio-based ingredients are engineered for high performance in agrochemical formulations. They have demonstrated effective UV absorption and photostability at the lab scale. These ingredients are compatible with existing agrochemical formulations, provided that they do not contain elements that could undermine stability, such as extreme pH levels. The composition of naturally occurring compounds can be tailored to suit specific agrochemical applications to maintain efficacy and safety. The development process includes bioengineering strain modifications and high-throughput analytics, leveraging tools such as bio:drive modelling and grow:bot for fermentation.

Technology readiness level

This technology is at Technology Readiness Level 4, indicating successful lab-scale validation. Further development is focused on detailed use-case analysis, design specification, and refinement steps to prepare the solution for commercial deployment.