Biodegradable uv-protection formulation using duckweed cuticle extracts
Innovative biodegradable UV-protection formulation derived from duckweed cuticle components, offering cost-effective and environmentally friendly solutions for agrochemical protection against UV degradation.
Overview
Our solution leverages the unique properties of duckweed cuticle components to create a biodegradable, low-cost UV-protection formulation. The research targets the development of an eco-friendly alternative for protecting agrochemicals from UV degradation. Duckweed, a resilient aquatic plant, provides an abundant source of free fatty acids and phytosterols, which are effective in absorbing UV radiation and neutralizing reactive species. This makes it an ideal candidate for a sustainable and efficient UV-protective agent.
Technical specifications
- Key components: Free fatty acids and phytosterols from duckweed cuticle
- Extraction process: Utilizes organic solvents like chloroform and acetone, with optimization of concentration, extraction time, and fractionation
- Analysis: Composition and quantity controlled via GC-MS chromatography
- Application: Protects agrochemicals by absorbing UV radiation and reducing degradation
Technology readiness level
This technology is at TRL 2, indicating that the concept has been formulated and initial experimentation has been conducted to validate the potential of duckweed cuticle components as UV protectants. Future work involves optimizing extraction processes and testing UV-protection efficacy.
About Institute of Cell Biology and Genetic Engineering National Academy of Sciences
An academy-affiliated public research institute in Kyiv, ICBGE is a specialized life-science organization built around advanced experimental biology and biotechnology. Its laboratory structure supports collaborative work from molecular and cellular experimentation through genetic engineering, biological response studies, and plant biotechnology, while its national collection preserves nearly 5,000 plant species and more than 2,000 in-vitro cell lines for research and development. The institute also convenes international plant-biotechnology meetings and publishes Cytology and Genetics, a peer-facing journal distributed through Springer and addressed to research, agriculture, medicine, education, and industry. Research is supported through the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, the National Research Foundation of Ukraine, and competitive international funding. Its collections and academy network provide a foundation for technology-oriented partnerships.
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