Folia Materials
About Folia Materials
Folis develops a patent-pending silver coating for paper that imparts anti-viral and anti-microbial properties, enabling the mass production of functional paper products at low cost. Their offerings include anti-viral face masks, affordable antimicrobial water filters, and sustainable packaging solutions, addressing the need for safer and cleaner consumer products.
```xml <problem> Conventional microwave food packaging often incorporates non-recyclable materials like plastics and metallized films, contributing to environmental waste and hindering sustainability efforts. These materials can also negatively impact food quality and safety due to uneven heating and potential chemical leaching. </problem> <solution> Folia Materials has developed a patented coating technology that applies a thin layer of metal nanoparticles to paper, creating a 100% paper-based microwave susceptor. This metallization process transforms standard paper into an advanced material capable of converting microwave energy into heat without the use of plastics or binders. The resulting coated paper is industrially scalable, cost-effective, and fully compatible with existing recycling streams, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional microwave packaging. Folia's technology integrates seamlessly into existing supply chains, requiring no equipment modifications for manufacturers or packaging converters. </solution> <features> - Patented coating process that bonds metal nanoparticles to paper fibers - Achieves up to 200°C on standard paper in microwave applications - Uses food-grade and plant-based ingredients to ensure consumer safety - Designed for use with standard industrial coating machinery - Compatible with existing paper recycling processes - Offers a ≥90% reduction in emissions, energy, and water use compared to traditional metallization processes - Patents issued in the US, EU, India, China, and Japan </features> <target_audience> The primary customers are food companies and packaging OEMs seeking sustainable, recyclable, and high-performance microwave packaging solutions. </target_audience> ```
What does Folia Materials do?
Folis develops a patent-pending silver coating for paper that imparts anti-viral and anti-microbial properties, enabling the mass production of functional paper products at low cost. Their offerings include anti-viral face masks, affordable antimicrobial water filters, and sustainable packaging solutions, addressing the need for safer and cleaner consumer products.
Where is Folia Materials located?
Folia Materials is based in Boston, United States.
When was Folia Materials founded?
Folia Materials was founded in 2016.
- Location
- Boston, United States
- Founded
- 2016
- Employees
- 19 employees