Innovative multi-functional additives for sustainable packaging
MITO's EGO and ACRE additives enhance polymer integrity in packaging, offering improved mechanical properties, thermal management, and sustainability. These additives function effectively at low concentrations, providing significant performance benefits for thermoplastics and thermosets.
Overview
MITO Material Solutions introduces EGO and ACRE, two advanced multi-functional additives designed to enhance the sustainability and performance of packaging materials. EGO, a functionalized graphene additive, and ACRE, a bio-based additive, both significantly improve mechanical properties and can be incorporated into thermoplastics and thermosets to enhance packaging integrity. These additives are particularly effective in formulations requiring thermal management, anti-corrosion, and chemical resistance, contributing to more durable and sustainable packaging solutions.
Technical specifications
EGO Additive:
- Functionalized graphene for enhanced mechanical performance
- Improves impact, tensile, and flexural strength according to ASTM standards
- Offers thermal management, anti-corrosion, and chemical resistance capabilities
ACRE Additive:
- Bio-based, environmentally friendly composition
- Enhances mechanical performance with potential for thermal insulation and gas barrier applications
Both additives demonstrate significant improvements at concentrations below 1% by weight, interacting strongly with surrounding polymers to enhance material properties.
Technology readiness level
The additives have reached Technology Readiness Level 6, having been introduced to the market and undergone standard testing. Future phases include further validation and optimization through pilot production runs to refine formulations and maximize performance.
About MITO
MITO Material Solutions is a chemical manufacturing company that develops patented hybrid additives designed to enhance the performance of fiber-reinforced composites and thermoplastics. By utilizing a proprietary platform technology, the company functionalizes substances such as graphene oxide and biomaterials to create additives that improve material strength, durability, flexibility, and sustainability. These products, such as the MITO E-GO and ACRE lines, are designed for seamless integration into existing manufacturing processes—including injection molding, pultrusion, and additive manufacturing—without requiring significant operational changes. The additives are engineered for superior dispersion and stability, providing measurable performance gains for materials in demanding applications.
The company serves original equipment manufacturers across various sectors, including aerospace, transportation, automotive, and sports and recreation. Their solutions help customers develop lighter, more resilient components that can reduce fuel consumption, material costs, and the risk of mechanical failure. MITO has collaborated with partners like Vartega and St. Croix Fly to demonstrate the real-world utility of their technology in products like high-performance fishing rods and aerospace-grade equipment. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, the firm continues to scale its operations through research and development grants and venture capital investment, focusing on advancing sustainable manufacturing standards.
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