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From Waste to Worth: How AmalgAmaize™ Turns Biomass into High-Value Composites
From Waste to Worth: How AmalgAmaize™ Turns Biomass into High-Value Composites
Dan Rosen
Chief Executive Officer @ gluECO Adhesives, LLC
May 20, 2025
As the world moves toward decarbonization, interest in composite materials made from agricultural waste, sawdust, and other biomass sources is surging. From molded furniture to building materials, the demand for biobased, low-carbon alternatives to plastics, MDF, and particle board has never been greater.
But manufacturing strong, durable, and environmentally responsible composites from biomass isn’t as easy as it sounds.
The Challenge: From Loose Fibers to Functional Materials
Biomass is abundant—but turning it into a reliable, high-performance material brings real challenges:
Inconsistent feedstock: Agricultural byproducts vary in size, composition, and moisture content.
Weak binding: Traditional adhesives often struggle to bond natural fibers without added resins, plasticizers, or toxic crosslinkers.
Environmental trade-offs: Many commercial binders used today aren’t biodegradable or compostable—and often rely on formaldehyde or petroleum-derived polymers.
Thermal processing limitations: Biomass-based composites must withstand extrusion, molding, and drying processes without degrading.
The Solution: Amalgamaize™
Amalgamaize™ is a patented biobased binder made from zein, a corn-derived protein that acts as a powerful natural adhesive when heated and cured. It enables manufacturers to create durable, moldable, compostable composite materials—without sacrificing performance.
Why Amalgamaize™ Works:
Bonds effectively to a wide range of lignocellulosic materials—wood flour, rice husks, wheat straw, and more.
Compatible with extrusion and molding processes, forming rigid, water-resistant structures.
Eliminates the need for synthetic resins or formaldehyde-based adhesives.
Fully compostable and compliant with green chemistry principles.
Offers excellent mechanical strength and dimensional stability.
Whether you're developing sustainable construction panels, furniture, molded packaging, or insulation alternatives, Amalgamaize® gives you a clean, scalable, and circular binder system that brings biomass composites into the future.
Why Long-Lasting Skin Contact in Topicals Is So Hard—And How DermAmaize® Solves It
Why Long-Lasting Skin Contact in Topicals Is So Hard—And How DermAmaize® Solves It
Dan Rosen
Chief Executive Officer @ gluECO Adhesives, LLC
May 17, 2025
In the world of skincare, success often hinges on one simple question: How long does the product stay where you put it? Despite advances in active ingredients and formulations, the effectiveness of many topicals—especially in cosmetics, dermatology, and therapeutics—is cut short by a basic problem: skin contact time.
The Challenge: Keeping It Where It Belongs
Products designed to deliver benefits through the skin face a frustrating array of obstacles:
Sweat and water easily wash them away.
Low loading limits mean only a small percentage of actives can be included before the product becomes unstable or unpleasant.
Sticky or greasy textures reduce user compliance and comfort.
Product transfer to clothing, bedding, or other surfaces dilutes effectiveness and creates mess.
Inconsistent skin adhesion leads to uneven dosing and unpredictable results.
These issues don’t just frustrate consumers—they also limit innovation in areas like transdermal delivery, anti-aging treatments, and therapeutic cosmetics.
Introducing DermAmaize®: A Natural Solution for Long-Lasting Adhesion
DermAmaize® is a proprietary biopolymer platform derived from zein, a renewable corn protein. Engineered for dermal adhesion, this transparent, breathable film-forming matrix holds active ingredients on the skin for extended periods—without the drawbacks of traditional binders or adhesives.
Why it stands out:
Water and sweat resistance: Forms a durable film that stays put—even under real-world conditions.
Non-greasy, non-sticky: Smooth and clean-feeling, ideal for daily wear.
Higher active loading: Compatible with a wide range of ingredients, including oils, botanicals, peptides, and more.
Transfer resistance: Won’t stain fabrics or wipe away on contact.
Fully compostable and biobased: Aligns with clean beauty and sustainability goals.
Reef safe: Free from oxybenzone, octinoxate, and microplastics that harm marine ecosystems.
DermAmaize® enables formulators to create invisible topical patches, overnight treatments, and extended-release skincare that consumers can trust—on the move, overnight, or all day long.
Whether you’re developing the next breakthrough in personal care or looking to elevate an existing product, DermAmaize® offers a reliable, natural foundation for performance, safety, and sustainability.
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