Nova Biorubber

Nova-BioRubber Green Technologies Inc. operates at the intersection of agriculture and material science, focusing on the production of hypoallergenic and sustainable bioproducts. The company was founded by Dr. Anvar Buranov, who serves as President and CEO. Dr. Buranov possesses extensive research and development experience in industrial crops, with a particular focus on rubber-bearing plants for over 15 years. His academic background includes an MSc in Organic Chemistry from Rochester Institute of Technology and a PhD in the same field, complemented by postdoctoral work at the Pacific Agri-Food Research Center in Canada.

The company's core business revolves around the cultivation and processing of Taraxacum kok-saghyz (TKS), a species of Russian dandelion. This plant is a renewable source for biolatex, biorubber, and inulin. Nova Biorubber has developed and patented a green processing technology to extract these materials. This mechanical process operates at room temperature without the use of chemicals, offering significant cost savings in energy, water, and labor compared to traditional methods. The primary market driver is the demand for hypoallergenic latex, as a notable percentage of the general population and an even higher percentage of healthcare workers experience allergic reactions to latex from the Hevea rubber tree. Third-party testing has confirmed the hypoallergenic properties of Nova Biorubber's biolatex.

Nova Biorubber's business model targets manufacturers of rubber and latex products, providing them with a sustainable and allergy-free raw material. The applications are extensive, ranging from medical products like gloves and catheters to consumer goods such as mattresses, yoga mats, and balloons. Beyond rubber, the process also yields inulin, a polysaccharide fiber used in the food industry. The company engages with farmers for the cultivation of TKS, which matures in just four months, and seeks industrial partners and investors to scale its operations and establish a North American biorubber industry. The company has received funding from various Canadian government entities, including the Investment Agriculture Foundation BC and the National Research Council Canada.

Keywords: hypoallergenic latex, biorubber, TKS, Taraxacum kok-saghyz, sustainable materials, inulin, green processing, rubber alternatives, biolatex, medical grade rubber, agricultural technology, renewable bioproducts, latex allergy solution, dandelion rubber, specialty chemicals, sustainable agriculture, industrial crops, biomaterials, food ingredients, cleantech