The startup manufactures sustainable biopolymer-inorganic composite materials inspired by natural substances like ivory and tooth enamel, eliminating the need for traditional ceramic firing. This innovation enables the ceramics sector to transition to greener production methods while maintaining material performance and scalability.
Funding
$910K 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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Product
Problem
The traditional ceramics sector relies on energy-intensive kiln firing, resulting in significant CO₂ emissions and particulate air pollution. Existing sustainable alternatives often fail to match the performance, scalability, and aesthetic properties of conventional ceramic tiles.
Solution
Deakin Bio offers sustainable, bio-based alternatives to ceramic tiles using its innovative BioSintering® technology. These bio-inspired composite materials, which mimic structures found in seashells, tooth enamel, and pearl, eliminate the need for high-temperature firing, reducing embodied carbon by 94% and particulate air pollution by 99%. The materials combine waste mineral powders with bio-based binders, resulting in a product with over 95% recycled content. The BioSintering® process enables rapid production in minutes, setting it apart from other biomaterial competitors.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes companies in the ceramics sector seeking to transition to greener production methods, as well as construction and interior design firms looking for sustainable tile alternatives.
Features
- BioSintering® technology that avoids kiln firing and other energy-intensive processing
- Bio-based binders sourced from waste products, including algae-based biomanufacturing byproducts and aquafaba from chickpea factories
- High recycled content (over 95%) utilizing waste mineral powders
- Nature-inspired designs mimicking seashells, tooth enamel, and pearl
- Rapid production process, creating materials in minutes
- STARcrete option uses waste inorganic aggregates such as crushed granite, bonded together by a starch-based binder from potatoes