The startup develops bio-renewable and biodegradable emulsions for adhesives, binders, and coatings, utilizing plant-based materials to replace petroleum-derived components. This transition significantly reduces environmental pollution and promotes sustainability in industrial applications.
Funding
$1M 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 adhesives, binders, and coatings industries heavily rely on petroleum-derived components, contributing to environmental pollution and hindering sustainability efforts. Traditional materials often result in high greenhouse gas emissions and the creation of non-biodegradable waste.
Solution
Silvis Materials develops bio-renewable and biodegradable emulsion polymers derived from plant and tree sources, offering a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based materials. Their patented technology provides a "plug-and-play" solution that seamlessly integrates into existing manufacturing processes for adhesives, binders, and coatings. By utilizing sustainably sourced cellulose, Silvis Materials' binders reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% in building products and 40% in packaging. The bio-based binders are compostable and biodegradable, enabling the recycling of materials that would otherwise end up in landfills, promoting a circular economy.
Target Audience
Silvis Materials targets manufacturers in the adhesives, binders, and coatings industries, specifically those in packaging and building products, seeking sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional petroleum-based materials.
Features
- 100% bio-based and biodegradable emulsion polymers
- Patent-pending technology utilizing sustainably sourced cellulose from biomass and tree sources
- Drop-in replacement for petroleum-based binders in existing manufacturing processes
- Reduces greenhouse gas emissions in building products by up to 80% and packaging by up to 40%
- Enables the recycling of previously unrecyclable materials
- Compostable and biodegradable, promoting a circular economy
- Eliminates nearly 100% of greenhouse gas emissions associated with petroleum-based adhesives through raw material replacements