Foams for environmental decontamination

High capacity to absorb oils, silicones, heavy metals, and dyes. Environmentally friendly foams produced from nanocellulose combined with natural rubber latex. The foams present a high absorption capacity of organic and inorganic compounds, with applications for the remediation of contaminated environments.

Technological differentials

  • Raw materials from renewable sources
  • Free of toxic and environmentally aggressive solvents
  • Versatile: absorbs different compounds
  • Uses low-cost inputs

Readiness Level

TRL 4
Component validation
in laboratory environment.

Intellectual Property

CNPEM
PI BR 10 2020 022041-1
Marcos Vinicius Lorevice | Rubia Figueredo Gouveia | Eduardo De Oliveira Mendonça

Inquiries and licensing

Technology ID: PI123
inovacao@cnpem.br
+55 19 3512 1174

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