Uv-protective chelated polyphenolic matrix from olive agrowaste
Develop a stable, oil-compatible UV-protective complex from olive agrowaste polyphenols through chelation with bio-based agents. Ideal for use in oil-based agrochemical formulations, offering photostability and regulatory compliance.
Overview
This solution harnesses the polyphenol-rich agrowaste from olive pressing to create a UV-protective complex. By chelating these polyphenols with bio-based compounds, the resulting matrix becomes stable and oil-compatible. This innovation is designed for oil-based agrochemical formulations, providing broad UV protection while maintaining formulation stability and regulatory compliance. The process utilizes circular supply chains and existing olive waste, making it a sustainable choice.
Technical specifications
- Polyphenol source: Olive agrowaste, rich in tannins
- Chelation process: Uses bio-based agents compatible with circular supply chains
- Features:
- Enhanced lipophilicity and photostability
- Biodegradable and environmentally friendly
- Effective UV absorption and radical scavenging activity
- Applications: Oil-based agrochemical formulations for plant protection
- Scalability: Compatible with standard industrial equipment and existing olive waste streams
Technology readiness level
The technology readiness level is currently at 4, indicating that the core components have been validated in a lab environment. Future steps include further validation of UV absorption, radical scavenging activity, and formulation stability, as well as compatibility and safety testing for plant applications.
About Universita della Calabria
Università della Calabria is a comprehensive public research university in southern Italy, anchored by a residential campus that concentrates teaching, research, and advanced instrumentation. Industry partners access co-located labs, pilot-scale facilities, and shared equipment through streamlined collaboration agreements and contract R&D. The university connects with regional SMEs and multinationals via internships, industry-sponsored theses, and applied research placements, and participates in European consortia that enable cross-border development. Research is supported by competitive funding from the European Commission and national ministries, along with regional development programs. A dedicated technology transfer office manages IP, licensing, and startup formation, complemented by entrepreneurship programs and spaces for prototyping and testing.
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