New Materials Startups

Plaxin develops a bioplastic material designed as an alternative to conventional plastic to address environmental concerns. The company focuses on producing sustainable materials for industrial applications.

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PLHYDE creates plant-based leather from fruit and vegetable waste for use in footwear, automotive, and other industries, positioning it as a plastic-free alternative to conventional leather.

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Pliteq engineers and manufactures products for buildings and infrastructure, including sound and vibration control solutions and specialty rubber flooring, using post-consumer recycled rubber from processed used tires. It serves commercial construction projects and operates across multiple global markets from its North American manufacturing base.

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PLIXXENT develops polyurethane systems, and through its PURE-FLEX line produces tailor-made polyurethane laminating adhesives for the flexible packaging, converting, and graphic arts industry. The adhesives are offered in solvent-free, solvent-based, and water-based options for producers of multilayer flexible packaging worldwide.

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SmartSet is a nontoxic, inorganic powder-based thermo-setting technology for downhole oil and gas applications that provides controlled, rapid set times and high compressive strength. It is engineered for well sealing and gas influx prevention in various temperature conditions.

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Plymag develops and produces plant-based biostimulants and vegetal extracts for modern agriculture, using its own extraction plant and specialized laboratory. Its product range serves farmers, including certified products for organic and biodynamic farming.

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Plymouth Rubber manufactures specialized tapes and rubber products for electrical cable repair, insulation, and maintenance applications. The company serves electrical and construction professionals requiring high-voltage and low-voltage cable solutions.

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Polari Labs develops A-BALL, a body-safe insertable device positioned as an alternative to anal douching that acts as a barrier and dissolves into a stool-like texture for later removal. The company is building a lab focused on the science of anal intimacy products, based in London.

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Polar Performance Materials supplies ultra-high purity alumina materials to customers in semiconductors, aerospace, sapphire, and other precision industries, with engineered processes designed to minimize contamination and alpha particle emission while reducing energy use.

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POLASTECH is a deep-tech company developing zeolite-based water-vapor adsorbent materials (AQSOA) and adsorption heat pumps (AHP) that convert low-temperature waste heat from data centers and industrial facilities into cooling energy, reducing electricity use and CO₂ emissions. Carved out from Mitsubishi Chemical, it manufactures and sells AQSOA adsorbents and AHP systems for cooling applications, primarily serving data center and industrial markets in Japan.

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POLFLAM manufactures fire-resistant glass available in all fire-resistance classes (EI 30 to EI 180), including large curved panels, using its own production technology and in-house fire-protection gel. The glass is used in fire-rated building joinery, plasterboard walls, and frameless systems for both interior and exterior applications across EU markets.

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PolimerBio develops biodegradable bioplastics, including new polyesters and sugar-based nanostructured additives intended to speed degradation, improve mechanical properties, and add antimicrobial capability. It participates in the AcroBioPLAST project, which aims to develop a medical device prototype for preclinical validation.

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Polytopoly operates a marketplace for plastic materials, offering trade in HDPE, LDPE, PP, and other polymers for converters, recyclers, brands, and waste owners.

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Polyair (part of IPG) manufactures protective packaging products, including inflatable bubble-on-demand and air pillow systems, recyclable paper cushioning wraps, and insulated shipping materials for temperature-sensitive perishable and medical deliveries. Its product line serves packing and shipping operations, with several offerings focused on curbside-recyclable and recycled-content materials.

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PolyAn manufactures functionalized surfaces for life-science applications, including microarray glass slides, coverslips, plates, films and membranes, color-encoded PMMA micro- and nanoparticles, and functionalized microplates for immobilizing biomolecules. It serves laboratories and researchers working with immunoassays, PCR, multiplex bead assays, flow cytometry and microscopy, and offers custom Molecular Surface Engineering services.

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Polycat develops dry powder formulations that absorb and detoxify highly toxic liquids, including chemical warfare agents (CWAs), for defence, industry, and emergency response users. Its products have been independently tested by government laboratories against live agents such as sulfur mustard, sarin, and VX.

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Polycycl develops chemical recycling technology that converts waste plastics back into feedstock, targeting a plastic-to-plastic closed loop as part of a circular economy for post-use plastics. The company is a team of chemists and chemical engineers building thermo-catalytic conversion and process technologies for industrial-scale plastic recycling.

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Polylabs is a chemical producer that manufactures bio polyols from forest industry by-products and recycled natural oils as renewable alternatives to fossil-based polyols. It supplies polyurethane systems and application producers seeking lower-CO2, bio-based materials.

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Polymark develops a patented nanolayer polymer film that gives physical objects a molecularly unique, non-cloneable identity, paired with a QR-based Polycode and cloud software for smartphone verification. It serves use cases including ID cards and documents, luxury goods, art provenance, aerospace and medical supply chains, and anti-counterfeiting across public and private sectors.

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Polymera develops biodegradable superabsorbent materials made from biopolymers produced by Antarctic bacteria, intended as a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based sodium polyacrylate used in the absorbent cores of disposable hygiene products such as diapers.

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PolymerCycle is an integrated plastics recycling company that processes over 100 kilotons of plastics annually into regrinds, regranulates, and custom recompounds. It serves the packaging, automotive, construction, and electronics industries and offers contract services across the recycling value chain, from separation to compounding.

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Polymer Park designs and manufactures composite flooring and formwork products for construction and industrial applications, made primarily from recycled post-consumer plastics. The company offers durable, lightweight alternatives to traditional materials like wood and aluminum, with products featuring extended lifespans and reduced carbon footprints.

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Polymertal manufactures lightweight products using materials, including a collaboration with UBQ Materials to produce sustainable components. The company positions its work within sustainable and lightweight manufacturing.

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Polynatural develops and sells post-harvest treatments for fresh fruit, including residue-free ozone nanobubble sanitization, fungicides, and edible coatings to extend shelf life. It serves the agroindustry with application services and real-time monitoring, with a focus on South American produce.

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