Corn-based UV protective emulsion for active ingredient stabilization
A biodegradable, sustainable corn extract offering UV protection for active ingredients in emulsions. It enhances stability of compounds like curcumin and paprika against UV exposure, suitable for environmentally friendly formulations.
Overview
This innovative solution involves a biodegradable and sustainably sourced corn extract designed to provide UV protection for active ingredients in emulsions. Particularly effective in the 280 nm to 420 nm range, this bio-based material offers significant protection for compounds that are susceptible to light degradation, such as curcumin and paprika. The corn extract's emulsification properties, due to its protein-phytoglycogen interactions, allow it to stabilize these active ingredients, enhancing their durability and efficacy in various applications.
Technical specifications
- Bio-based and biodegradable: The corn extract is derived from commercial specialty corn, ensuring it is environmentally friendly and aligns with sustainable practices.
- Emulsification properties: The protein-phytoglycogen interactions provide strong emulsification capabilities, crucial for stabilizing active ingredients.
- UV protection: Demonstrates effective UV blocking in the 280 nm to 420 nm range, protecting sensitive compounds from degradation.
- Scalability and cost-effectiveness: The solution is designed to be scalable and economically viable in final formulations.
- GRAS status: The extract is generally recognized as safe, making it suitable for a variety of applications.
Technology readiness level
This technology is at TRL 5, indicating that it has been validated in a relevant environment with scientific evidence supporting its UV protection capabilities. The next steps involve further formulation and UV testing with potential partners, followed by possible agreements for partnership.
About Purdue University
Purdue University is a comprehensive public land‑grant research institution in West Lafayette, Indiana, anchored by a large residential campus. Industry engages through co‑located core facilities, pilot‑scale testbeds, and an adjacent innovation district that brings together labs, corporate R&D space, and maker resources near faculty talent. A statewide Extension network and an established engineering co‑op program connect companies to field sites, workforce pipelines, and pragmatic pathways from concept to deployment across Indiana. Research is supported by competitive federal funding from NSF, DOE, USDA, NIH, and the Department of Defense, and commercialization is managed by a dedicated technology transfer office in partnership with the university’s affiliated research foundation.
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