Neopara Materials creates reinforcing particles from waste tires for use in silicone products. These high-performance silicone sealants, adhesives, and coatings offer a reduced carbon footprint and enhanced circularity compared to traditional silicones, primarily benefiting the construction industry.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The production of traditional silicone products carries a significant carbon footprint, and the disposal of waste tires poses an environmental challenge, with millions of tons ending up in landfills or being burned annually. The construction industry, a major consumer of silicones in sealants, adhesives, and coatings, seeks more sustainable and cost-effective material options.
Solution
Neopara Materials addresses these issues by transforming waste tires into a patent-pending reinforcing filler for silicone products. This modified tire crumb can partially replace pure silicone in formulations, reducing the carbon footprint and lowering material costs. The resulting silicone products meet the same performance specifications as traditional silicones, offering a greener alternative without compromising quality. By diverting waste tires from landfills and offsetting the emissions associated with new silicone production, Neopara promotes a circular economy within the silicone industry. The modified rubber chemically bonds with silicone, ensuring compatibility and consistent performance in various applications.
Target Audience
Neopara's primary customers are silicone formulators and manufacturers, particularly those serving the construction industry with sealants, coatings, and adhesives.
Features
- Patent-pending process for chemically modifying tire rubber to enhance its compatibility with silicone.
- Reinforcing filler that can be incorporated into existing silicone formulations without requiring significant process changes.
- Achieves similar performance specifications as pure silicone in sealant, adhesive, and coating applications.
- Reduces the carbon footprint of silicone products by approximately 16 kg of CO2e emissions for every kg of silicone displaced.
- Offers a cost-competitive alternative to traditional silicone fillers.
- Available in various colors, including white, beige, and clear, for sealant applications.
- Adds traction for enhanced safety and serviceability, particularly in roofing applications.