Innovative eco-friendly specialty chemicals producer Alexium International Group Limited (ASX: AJX) has announced the commercialisation of a new line of proprietary biobased and biodegradable phase change materials for thermal management applications.
Beyond the environmental benefits, these products provide further performance enhancements and expand the range of applicable market segments for the Alexicool portfolio.
Phase change materials (PCMs) are the key active material for the company’s Alexicool products and are used in a range of consumer products including bedding materials and activewear.
The new biobased PCM products were developed with corporate partners and leverage a range of insights gained from Alexium’s years of research and analytics in thermal management applications. These benefits include:
- Certified biobased and biodegradable PCMs
- Improved rate of activation to its active form
- Improved handling during manufacturing
- Cost competitive
CEO Dr Bob Brookins, said that additionally, this platform allows for the company to expand its portfolio to address a broader range of end products and to better meet customer needs.
The need for eco-conscious and sustainable cooling products has grown significantly over the past two years. Developing the biobased PCMs was a natural outgrowth of our role as a solution provider for our customers,” Dr Bob Brookins said.
“This new addition further expands our portfolio of environmentally friendly products, joining our FR cotton treatment for mattress socks and environmentally friendly flame retardants. Our innovations illustrate how eco-conscious products can be provided at a high performing and cost-competitive level.”
