BioHalo
BioHalo develops biotechnologically produced mono-fluorinated compounds as sustainable antifouling ingredients for marine coatings. Its flagship product, 2-FMA (2-fluoro-cis,cis-muconate), is a fermentation-based building block with extreme stereo purity that delivers non-biocidal protection for ship hulls and offshore structures. The company's microbial-based biohalogenation platform enables fluorine-based chemistry previously impossible through chemical synthesis.
- Biotechnology
- Chemical Technology
- New Materials
- Clean Technology
Funding
Founders
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Product
Problem
Marine biofouling on ship hulls and offshore structures leads to increased drag, higher fuel consumption, elevated emissions, and significant maintenance costs. Traditional antifouling solutions rely on toxic biocides that harm marine ecosystems, creating a need for effective yet environmentally safe alternatives.
Solution
BioHalo develops biotechnologically produced mono-fluorinated compounds as sustainable antifouling ingredients for marine coatings. The company uses a microbial-based biohalogenation platform to create fluorine-based chemistry that was previously impossible to achieve through chemical synthesis. Its flagship product, 2-FMA (2-fluoro-cis,cis-muconate), is a fermentation-based building block with extreme stereo purity that delivers high-performance, non-biocidal protection for ship hulls and offshore structures. This biological approach provides a safe, effective, and future-proof alternative to harmful chemicals while maintaining coating performance without damaging marine ecosystems.
Target Audience
Primary customers are marine coating manufacturers, ship operators, and offshore structure owners seeking high-performance antifouling solutions that comply with tightening environmental regulations.
Features
- Microbial-based biohalogenation platform enabling novel fluorine-based chemistry
- 2-FMA (2-fluoro-cis,cis-muconate) as the first biologically produced mono-fluorinated building block
- Extreme stereo purity unattainable through traditional chemical synthesis
- Fermentation-based production process for sustainable manufacturing
- Non-biocidal antifouling mechanism that protects marine ecosystems
- Applications spanning marine coatings, polymer industry, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and conformal coatings