From Nature to Innovation — The Evolution of Our Particle Technology
At Naturbeads, innovation begins with cellulose — the most abundant and renewable biopolymer on Earth. Through our patented process, we transform cellulose fibers into biodegradable microspheres that replicate the performance of plastics while remaining completely natural and safe.
Our current focus is on optimizing this technology for a range of applications, while actively developing next-generation biodegradable capsules that will further expand the potential of sustainable materials across industries.
Scalable & Future-Ready
Scalable up to 1000 kg/day, ensuring reliable production.
100% Biodegradable
Made from pure cellulose, 0% microplastics.
High Performance
Same efficiency, 95% lower footprint.
Exploring the versatility across application areas
Our cellulose-based microspheres replace plastic particles across multiple sectors, combining scientific precision with real-world sustainability.
Cosmetics
Plastic microparticles are widely used in cosmetics as sensory enhancers, opacifiers, film formers, and rheology modifiers, yet few alternatives match their performance and cost. Naturbeads offer the same functionality due to their perfectly spherical shape, smooth surface, high stability, and narrow particle size distribution while being 100% bio-based and fully biodegradable.
Life Science
Plastic microparticles play a crucial role in life sciences used as cell culture substrates, enzyme carriers, and functional supports in applications ranging from biocatalysis to vaccine development. Naturbeads provide equivalent performance, offering a wide size range and biocompatible surfaces while being fully biodegradable and more sustainable for advanced biological systems.
Paints & Coatings
Plastic microparticles are widely used in paints and coatings, to increase solid content, reduce VOCs, improve application, enhance thixotropy, enable thicker layers, and deliver durable dried-film properties such as elasticity and scratch resistance. Naturbeads deliver the same functionality supported by their spherical geometry, controlled surface roughness, and tuneable porosity while being fully biodegradable and far more sustainable.
Industrial
Plastic microparticles are widely used across industrial applications, from glass packaging, where they act as separators to prevent sheet adhesion, to drilling fluids in oil and gas operations. Naturbeads can be tailored to deliver the required characteristics including hardness, porosity, and surface chemistry while offering the major advantage of full biodegradability and maintaining high performance.
COMING SOON
Evolving Beyond Cellulose
While our current product line focuses on cellulose-based particles, we are already working on new generations of materials and capsule technologies to broaden sustainable applications across even more sectors.
New Ingredients
Exploring next-generation biopolymers for enhanced sustainability.
Capsule Tech
Developing smart biodegradable capsules for advanced uses.
Advanced Applications
Expanding Naturbeads technology into new sectors.