Soane Labs - Research

Cosmetics

We apply our cutting-edge research to develop new products with superior attributes, and to solve persistent problems in the cosmetics industry. We strive to be environmentally aware, and we use natural ingredients or naturally occurring biopolymers in many of our products.

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Pigments and Dyes

Our R&D efforts are heavily focused on improving pigments and dyes. Our proprietary colorants offer a wide color spectrum, come in a variety of well-controlled sizes, and can be functionalized for better dispersion or for better interaction with the materials they contact. In contrast to typical polymer dyes that lose their functionality when they couple with color molecules, our polymeric dyes maintain their functional groups, and can be used as polyelectrolytes, as films, or as crosslinked gels.

Paper Products

Our understanding of surface chemistry and molecular self-assembly allows us to enhance paper-making and coating processes in ways not achievable with traditional methods.

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Energy Technologies

Soane Labs devotes significant research to the energy industry. We create novel materials to make oil recovery more efficient and cost-effective. We also create technologies in the field of renewable resources, including biodiesel purification and ethanol production.

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Food and Beverages

Soane Labs brings materials science to the food and beverage industry, developing novel products that include healthy snack foods and low-fat whipped creams. To extend our efforts in this area, we spun off a new company, Durafizz Inc., to commercialize our most promising products.

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Consumer Products

Using our materials sciences expertise, we have developed treatments that can be easily applied to clothes, furniture, or cars to protect them from everyday wear and tear.