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TECHNOLOGY
Innovative Polymeric Micro and Nanoparticles
Natural polymeric micro and nanoparticles or those produced from monomers from renewable sources.
In addition to their biodegradable nature, the particles can act as micro and nanopackaging, protecting active ingredients, improving performance, maximizing stability and enabling the gradual release of active ingredients. To achieve this, different polymerization techniques are used and functionalized polymers are produced for specific applications!
• Pigments;
• Chemical and Physical UV Filters;
• Vitamins;
• Essential Oils;
• Biofertilizers.
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SERVICES
Polymer Engineering based on Circular Economy
Development of sustainable technologies, with biodegradable and/or biocompatible materials - produced from renewable sources.
Through services, consultancies, support projects, research and development - we work in partnership with our customers to solve the challenges of delivering more sustainable products, with the highest performance and maximum impact on society.
• Packaging Sector;
• Agrochemical sector;
• Health Care & Cosmetics.
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COMPANY
Real problem solvers
BioBeads® (2020) is a startup emerging from UFRJ that provides consulting and technological prospecting services in the area of polymers and carries out research and development activities for the production of new polymeric materials.
The company resides in the Coppe Business Incubator - UFRJ and, in a short time, has already gone through Acceleration Programs, such as Braskem Labs (2021) and the 100+labs Program (2022), from Ambev. In 2023, BioBeads® already has 07 approved R&D calls for proposals.
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TEAM
The BioBeads® team is made up of experts focused on developing projects that truly meet humanity's challenges and contribute to plastic being part of
the solution, not the problem.
As true technicians, always in collaboration with our customers, the BioBeads ® team works beyond the surface layer
of projects, considering the associated impacts in their entirety.
The company combines knowledge from different areas to deliver new, more sustainable and better-performing technologies, considering aspects of economic, productive, market and socio-environmental viability.
Martina Pinto, D.Sc.
Management and Planning
Amon Costa
Marketing and Sales
Luciana Dutra, D.Sc.
Commercial and R&DI
Rafael Lima, M.Sc.
R&DI and Projects
Making the invisible
relevant.
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IMPACT
Polymeric micro and nanoparticles that
ensure the protection of the environment!
The quest to ensure the health and well-being of the population and, at the same time, to guarantee the preservation of the environment is the beacon for the development of new BioBeads® technologies. Based on the fundamentals of materials science, the company works to guarantee the protection of the end user and nature.
100% Brazilian, BioBeads® is committed to the country's biodiversity - understanding research and sustainable development as allies to
ensure progress, conservation of species
and ecosystem regeneration.
The company is committed to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
- with emphasis on SDGs 3, 9, 12 and 14.
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PRODUCTS
Encapsulated Sunscreen
Biodegradable and/or biocompatible particles on a nanometric scale containing encapsulated photoprotective agents
1) Mitigates or even prevents the absorption of potentially carcinogenic and/or irritating and/or allergenic compounds;
2) Extends agent stability;
3) Reduces the concentration of agent required to obtain the desired photoprotection factor with a synergistic effect:
chemical of the agents and physical of the particles);
4) Natural and/or biodegradable alternative to synthetic particles originating from persistent chemicals;
5) Minimizes or even prevents marine pollution with microplastics.
PRODUCTS
Agrochemical Fertilizer
Biodegradable and/or natural micro and nanoparticles containing active ingredients with fertilizing action that ensure protection of the earth.
1) Ensures the gradual release of the active ingredient;
2) Prolongs the stability and bioavailability of active ingredients;
3) Reduces the concentration of active ingredient required to obtain the desired fertilizing effect;
4) Reduces significant material losses due to evaporation or leaching.
PRODUCTS
Biodegradable Films
Biodegradable film-forming particles, incorporating natural pigments for the production of masterbatches.
PRODUCTS
Physical and/or Enzymatic Peeling
Biodegradable Micro and nanoparticles and/or biocompatible particles, with varying sizes, which ensure the protection of the marine environment.
1) Functionalized particles with biomolecules adsorbed on the surface;
2) Alternative to synthetic particles originating from persistent chemistry;
3) Minimizes or even prevents marine pollution with microplastics;
4) Surface functionalities enable the adsorption of molecules of interest.
PRODUCTS
Polymeric support / Biocatalysts
1 ) Functionalized particles that may contain biomolecules, including enzymes, adsorbed on the surface (biocatalysts);
2) Particles with textural properties of interest;
3) Sustainable alternative to more polluting chemical catalysts.
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COLLAB MANCHA
Natural makeup and pigments
Polymeric materials used in the artistic sector, including natural particles used in the cosmetics sector:
1) Non-toxic alternative to synthetic products (including resins and waxes) derived from petroleum and mineral fillers;
2) Natural and sustainable materials, based on the use of plant-based pigments;
3) New formulations with extended pigment stability;
4) Respects the health and well-being of users.
Synthetic and/or biodegradable particles, of varying sizes, for adsorption of proteins, enzymes or compounds.
1) Biodegradable alternative to films from fossil sources;
2) National solution, avoiding the need to import material available in the country on a laboratory scale;
3) Elimination of persistent particles found in the environment;
4) Reducing the carbon footprint for single-use packaging.