Available Technologies

High-Melting Soy Wax

Airable Research Lab has synthesized a soy-based wax that can replace higher-melting wax in formulations. The bio-based wax provides an alternative to petroleum-based products or imported materials, such as high-performance carnauba, paraffin, and montan waxes. Airable’s unique wax is made from widely available renewable resources, allowing for effective and stable supply chains.

Polyol

Airable Research Lab has developed a degradable soy-based ester polyol. Polyols are commonly used in the production of polyesters and polyurethanes, which are found in a range of applications such as foams, automotive and aircraft coatings, windows sealants, electrical components, rollers, belts, wheels, beddings, and furniture cushioning.

Epoxy Hardener

Airable Research Lab has developed a soy-based hardener for use in epoxy resins. Hardeners are commonly used to crosslink and cure epoxides in adhesives and thermoset materials. This curing agent has 50% bio-based content, providing a greener alternative for adhesive formulators.

Soylicone

Airable Research Lab has synthesized a renewable, soy-based oil that can replace silicone oil in formulations. The product can be used as a low-temperature silicone replacement in formulations (polishes and lubricants), with broad potential applicability, from home DIY projects to industrial uses.

Soy-Based Sealant

After prolonged exposure to the weather, concrete surfaces become damaged and discolored. Airable has developed a soy-based concrete sealant that acts as a water repellent when applied to porous surfaces. In lab testing, Airable’s sealant demonstrated improved water repellency over similar commercially available products.

Soy Ionic Liquid

Airable has developed a soy-based ionic liquid for extracting critical materials, such as rare earth elements. Many commercially available ionic liquids contain hazardous and toxic inorganic anions and have poor biodegradability. Airable’s soy-based formulation maintains good performance while addressing environmental concerns.

Soy-Based Structural Adhesive

Airable Research Lab has developed a BPA-free structural adhesive with high bio-based content, addressing the market demand for adhesives from sustainable sources. Researchers have demonstrated proof-of-principle with this two-part epoxy acrylate, and the first round of testing shows promising results.

Acrylated Epoxidized Soy Methyl Ester

Airable Research Lab has synthesized a renewable, soy-based acrylate monomer that can substitute for petroleum-based chemicals, enabling a variety of low-cost and low-toxicity products.

SAXETHANE

Airable Research Lab has developed a urethane-modified soy-based fatty acid ester that can substitute for petroleum-based chemicals, enabling a variety of low-cost and low-toxicity products. SAXETHANE has potential applications as an additive for stoving and air-drying enamels, thixotropic modifiers for solvent-based paints, friction reducers, and plasticizers.

Surfactants

Surfactants are essential to enhanced oil recovery (EOR), but most of these agents are toxic and expensive. Soy-based surfactants, the result of a research collaboration, provide the...

EnzoMeal®

EnzoMeal® represents a breakthrough product for use in commercially derived feed in a high-value, well-recognized aquaculture species such as rainbow trout. Efforts to find...

Soy-PK

This patented soy-based resin was developed to replace Bisphenol-A (BPA)-based resins, which have potential to release chemical toxins. Safe and effective soy-PK is reactive...

SAXE-ONE

Airable Research Lab has developed a multifunctional soy-based fatty acid ester that can substitute for petroleum-based chemicals, enabling a variety of low-cost and low-toxicity products. SAXE-ONE has potential applications as a paint stripper or lubricant, as well as other industrial applications that entail extreme exposure conditions (temperature, pH, microbes, and corrosive environments). The product can also be used as a starting material for making acrylate monomers, friction reducers, plasticizers, and linear alpha olefins.