Anomera utilizes a patented manufacturing process to produce sustainable cellulose materials sourced from FSC®-certified forests, offering biodegradable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics and microplastics. Their products enhance performance in various applications, including cosmetics, bioplastics, and coatings, while reducing volatile organic compounds and CO2 emissions in industrial processes.
Funding
$41M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Many industries rely on petroleum-based plastics and microplastics, which contribute to environmental pollution and are not biodegradable. Traditional materials also often contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that pose health and environmental risks.
Solution
Anomera provides sustainable cellulose-based materials derived from FSC®-certified forests as biodegradable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics and microplastics. Utilizing a patented manufacturing process and green chemistry, Anomera's products enhance performance across diverse applications, including cosmetics, bioplastics, coatings, and adhesives. Their advanced cellulose materials offer solutions to manufacturers facing sustainability challenges and regulatory pressures, enabling them to reduce VOCs and CO2 emissions while improving product performance.
Target Audience
Anomera's primary customers are manufacturers in the cosmetics, personal care, bioplastics, coatings, and adhesives industries seeking sustainable, high-performance alternatives to traditional materials.
Features
- ChromaPur® line of cellulose powders for cosmetics and personal care, providing optical and sensorial benefits such as soft focus effect, enhanced color intensity, and SPF boosting
- DextraCel® cellulose nanocrystals for industrial use in coatings and adhesives, increasing cohesive strength in water-based pressure-sensitive adhesives and improving hardness and scratch resistance in coatings
- AddiCel™ polymer masterbatches for bioplastics, enhancing processability, mechanical strength, and barrier properties
- CellAno™ cellulose powders for industrial use in coatings, providing texturizing and mattifying effects while reducing the coefficient of friction
- Sustainable sourcing from FSC®-certified forests, ensuring responsible forest management
- Biodegradable and non-toxic materials, aligning with eco-friendly initiatives and regulatory requirements
- Customizable technology to meet specific customer needs across various applications