AzuraGel™ Superabsorbent Biopolymers

AzuraGel™ Superabsorbent Biopolymers are 100% biobased, non-toxic, and biodegradable. They absorb up to 300x their weight in water and show improved absorption under load (AUL) over starch-based biopolymers. All of our biopolymers are produced through fermentation of 100% renewable biomass. AzuraGel™ Biopolymers are being developed to minimize cost of production and maximize feedstock flexibility.

Introducing AzuraGel™ 100. Our superabsorbent water-swellable biopolymer. It’s 100% Biobased And Biodegradable.

Versatile, biobased and biodegradable. AzuraGel™ 100 has excellent water absorption properties valuable for numerous personal care, medical and industrial applications. USDA Certified 100% Biobased and Ready Biodegradable via OECD 301B. For R&D Use Only. Not for Re-Sale.

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All of our products are 100% biobased and biodegradable.

AzuraGel™ Application Areas and Benefits

Consumer Care And packaging

As superabsorbent fillers for Hygiene Products

Improved absorbency under load and free swell compared to starch-based superabsorbents
Non-toxic, biodegradable, and eco-friendly
100% natural & non-GMO
Sold as dry granules; shelf-stable

As Refrigerant Gels for Cold-Chain Packaging

100% USDA Certified Biobased
“Ready Biodegradable” through OECD 301B testing
Natural, edible & non-GMO
Potential for Food-contact approval
Sold as dry granules; shelf-stable

Agriculture and Horticulture

As Soil Amendments For Water Retention

Improved soil moisture retention
Reduces irrigation requirements
Improves seed germination & plant growth
Biodegradable — will not accumulate in soil
Improved rheology of hydraulic mulch mixes

As Tackifiers for Revegetation & Erosion Control

100% non-toxic and biobased
Improves hydraulic mulch & soil adhesion
Prevents washout
Provides similar performance to polyacrylamide / vegetable gum formulations

AzuraGel™ Resources

See our AzuraGel™ superabsorbent polymer (SAP) material in action

Demonstrating free swell of our biobased superabsorbent polymer (SAP) compared to synthetic polyacrylate co-polymer (PAM).

See Our Video highlight from the University of Michigan

Ecovia Renewables, a startup that spun out of a chemical engineering lab at the University of Michigan, is developing a superabsorbent biopolymer that could enable the widespread use of compostable diapers, which would greatly reduce the 3.5 million tons of disposable diaper waste currently entering U.S. landfills each year. Credit: Evan Dougherty/Michigan Engineering