The startup develops a patented process to convert raw lignin from biomass into small lignin particles, enhancing its natural properties for industrial applications. This technology provides a sustainable and biodegradable alternative to harmful synthetic ingredients, such as UV filters and emulsifiers, reducing reliance on fossil resources.
Funding
$2.5M 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
Many industrial applications rely on synthetic ingredients derived from fossil resources, which can be harmful to the environment and human health. There is a growing need for sustainable, biodegradable alternatives that offer comparable performance without the negative impacts.
Solution
Lignovations develops and manufactures high-performance ingredients from upcycled lignin, a component of plant biomass, using a patented colloidal technology. This technology transforms raw lignin into colloidal lignin particles (CLP) that enhance its natural properties for use in various industrial applications. Their flagship product, LignoGuard®, is a bio-based multifunctional ingredient that serves as an SPF booster, antioxidant, and emulsion stabilizer in cosmetic products. Lignovations' products offer a sustainable and effective alternative to fossil-based ingredients, enabling bio-based value chains and improving the sustainability of a wide range of products.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes manufacturers in the cosmetics, coatings, packaging, textiles, and food industries seeking sustainable and high-performance alternatives to traditional fossil-based ingredients.
Features
- Patented colloidal technology for producing colloidal lignin particles (CLP) with improved dispersibility, processability, homogeneity, and consistency
- LignoGuard® functions as a natural SPF booster, enhancing the performance of synthetic and mineral UV filters
- LignoGuard® acts as a natural antioxidant, protecting cells and oils from damage caused by free radicals
- LignoGuard® stabilizes emulsions through the "Pickering Effect," improving product stability
- Products are derived from upcycled lignin sourced from responsibly managed forests and agricultural waste
- Production process uses no harmful chemicals and has minimal CO2 emissions
- LignoGuard® is approved for natural cosmetics (COSMOS, NaTrue) and safe for sensitive skin (Dermatest)
- Available as colloidal suspension or dry particles, tailored to specific application needs