Our gelatin-based biofoam is a great biodegradable solution to uncomfortable metal parts on the N95.
A close-up look of the biofoam held up to light shows its porous texture.
The biofoam is malleable, so it can easily assume a comfortable shape.
Our mask utilizes a biofoam “ring” around it, which makes it more comfortable, especially around the nose. Biofoam can be cheaply and easy produced using biodegradable materials like gelatin, agar, and glycerin. The biofoam can have its properties manipulated by altering concentrations and ingredients, and has a moderate amount of shape memory, which will be useful in the shaping of the mask to each person's individual face.