Valentis

Coating platform for food packaging, agritech, and more

Valentis’ technology combines nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC), a biodegradable, transparent material made from plant pulp waste, with additional nanoparticles to produce highly improved polymeric films. Incorporating different nanoparticles into Valentis’ composites adds new functionality (for example, piezoelectric or antibacterial properties) that can be tailored to specific applications and needs. The company’s first product is a coating for use in the food industry to create packaging material that is thinner, transparent, stronger, and provides a high barrier against UV rays, oxygen, and moisture.