Biobased small molecule organic absorbent

Overview

The biobased small molecule organic absorbent is an innovative solution designed to provide effective UV protection while being environmentally friendly. Synthesized from agricultural leftovers, this absorbent not only supports sustainability but also delivers a broad absorption profile, effectively blocking UVB to UVA2 radiation. It is designed to offer tailored solubility and compatibility, making it suitable for various formulations in industries such as cosmetics and coatings.

Technical specifications

• Biobased synthesis: Utilizes agricultural leftovers as starting materials, supporting eco-friendly practices.
• High absorption efficiency: Provides robust UVB to UVA2 blocking capabilities.
• Tailorable properties: Chemical synthesis allows customization of solubility and compatibility for diverse applications.
• Proven efficacy: Validated in both solution and solid states with excellent synthetic modifiability.
• Scalability: Capable of producing test batches at approximately 500 g scale.

Technology readiness level

This technology is currently at TRL 4, indicating it has been validated in a laboratory setting. Further validation steps are planned, including NMR studies for chemical structure verification and UV-vis measurements to study absorption properties. The timeline for these developments is estimated to be 12 months, with additional test batches available within 1-2 months.