Website:
SparxellFounded:
2022
CEO:
Benjamin DroguetFunding:
Coming soon
Locations:
Cambridge, UK
No. of employees:
2-10
Sparxell cellulose ribbon
Category:
Dyes & Finishes
Product:
Pigment/Glitter Alternative
Availability:
In development
Technology:
Extraction of cellulose nanocrystals from plants (wood pulp), crystals are dispensed onto polymer web produced by a roll-to-roll machine, dried into a crystal film using a hot air dryer, then ground the film is removed and shaped into a biobased alternative for shimmer pigments, glitters and sequins. May be customised to a specific appearance for colour, size and forms.
Scale:
Lab
TRL:
Coming soon
Technical Partners:
Not publicly disclosed
Brand Partners:
Not publicly disclosed
Composition:
Cellulose crystals
Feedstock:
Cellulose rich waste (eg. wood pulp, mango skins, coffee grounds), salt, water
Other materials:
Polymer web base (undisclosed)
Other Finishes / Chemistries:
Not publicly disclosed
Spec Sheet/s:
Not publicly disclosedCertifications / Standards:
NOProduct Images:
Sparxell cellulose ribbon close up
Sparxell cellulose pigmented glitter
Sparxell prototype glitter pouch 2022
