Applications | Teonaná

Biopolymer Plastics

Sustainable Alternatives for Food & Beverage Packaging

Rising consumer demand for renewable, eco-friendly materials is transforming food and beverage packaging. As the second most abundant biopolymer on Earth, chitin offers an ideal petrochemical replacement with outstanding user and environment-friendly properties.

Exceptional mechanical strength while lightweight

Fully biodegradable and naturally antibacterial

Superior oxygen barrier in films

High thermal stability (above 250°C)

Agriculture

Powerful, Natural Solutions for Sustainable Farming

Rising consumer demand for organic food, coupled with stricter global regulations on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, is driving the urgent need for sustainable farming alternatives. Chitin and its derivatives deliver exactly that: a natural, biodegradable bio-stimulant that promotes plant growth, enhances nutrient uptake, strengthens soil health, and provides effective bio-protection.

Stimulates seed germination and accelerates plant growth

Enhances nutrient uptake and boosts crop yields

Natural antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal protection

Amplifies beneficial soil microbes for healthier ecosystems

Filtration

Powerful, Sustainable Solutions for Cleaner Water and Air

Chitin and its derivatives offer exceptional filtration capabilities, from heavy metal absorption to antimicrobial air purification. These natural materials provide an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic filtration systems across industrial and residential applications.

Absorbs heavy metals, dyes, phenols, pesticides, and surfactants

Forms strong chelating complexes for pollutant removal

U.S. EPA-approved chitosan for drinking water purification

Antimicrobial air filtration ideal for hospitals

Medical & Dental

Advanced, Nature-Derived Solutions for Healthcare Innovation

Teonaná's premium-quality chitin & derivatives closely mimic human glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) found in the extracellular matrix. This structural similarity, combined with inherent biocompatibility, biodegradability, non-toxicity, and hypoallergenicity, enables powerful bioactivities that accelerate healing and support tissue regeneration.

Promotes rapid wound healing, hemostasis, and dermal regeneration

Reduces inflammation and infection risk

Biocompatible scaffolds for 3D tissue growth and bone mineralization

Dental hygiene products, implant coatings, and periodontal treatments

Biopharma

High-Purity Chitin Platforms for Advanced Therapeutics

Teonaná’s high-quality chitin & chitosan derivatives support advanced biopharmaceutical applications through enhanced drug absorption, controlled release, and versatile biomaterial formation for next-generation therapeutic systems.

Enhances drug absorption across oral, nasal, buccal, and pulmonary routes

Ideal for insulin and macromolecular biopharmaceuticals

Forms nanoparticles, microspheres, hydrogels, and gene/DNA delivery systems

Supports biopharma & biotech research with high-purity chitin/chitosan

Cosmetics

Natural, High-Performance Ingredients

Teonaná's premium chitin & derivatives deliver exceptional biocompatibility, biodegradability, and multifunctional benefits — making them ideal active ingredients or carriers in modern cosmetics. Their ability to form protective films, retain moisture, and provide sustained release elevates product performance.

Protective films for improved hair softness and strength

Natural anti-inflammatory and UV protection

Effective humectant and moisturizer

Visibly improves signs of aging

Textiles

Sustainable, High-Performance Fibers for Tomorrow's Textiles

Teonaná's high-molecular-weight chitin delivers exceptional mechanical strength, low toxicity, and inherent antimicrobial, antifungal, and hypoallergenic properties. Combined with natural or synthetic fibers, it creates versatile composites for superior reinforcement and functionality.

Medical: Antimicrobial gowns, masks, and accessories

Activewear: Odor-control and moisture-wicking

Agriculture: Biodegradable weed mats

Fashion: Sustainable fabrics for eco-conscious brands

Animal Husbandry

Natural Solutions for Healthier, More Sustainable Livestock

The global demand for animal protein continues to rise, making aquaculture and livestock production vital for nutrition and economic stability worldwide. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is driving the urgent need for alternatives to traditional antibiotics, antivirals, and antiprotozoals.

Improves feed conversion and nutrient absorption

Promotes weight gain and beneficial gut bacteria

Accelerates wound healing with natural antimicrobials

Biocompatible surgical sutures (3-4 month degradation)

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