Nanotechnology startup Hydrosome Labs has “developed a natural, chemical-free process to enhance the power of water through the new science of ultra-fine bubbles,” according to the company’s recent press release.
The innovation “will create a new ingredient brand for companies that use water to deliver active ingredients,” the company said, adding that it has “several licensing agreements with leading beauty companies known for their innovative technology.” We plan to make an announcement within the next month,” he added. The company calls its new ultra-fine bubble technology the next big advancement in skin care. ”
Hydrosome Labs’ R&D team includes members from prominent industry leaders such as Nestlé and P&G, and the company expects to close a Series A round of funding this spring. It also just completed a seed funding round last year.
Learn more about Hydrosome Labs’ ground-breaking ultra-fine bubble technology, the R&D process behind its discovery, the expected impact on cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers and suppliers, and the start-up for further innovation and development in this field. We spoke to find out more about their plans and more. The president of Hydrosome Labs asked Bob Jacobs for insight.
Jacobs has a degree in chemical engineering and began her career at P&G in personal care products, managing the manufacturing process for Head and Shoulders. From there he moved into the field of marketing and spent most of his 20 year career working on his P&G marketing brands such as his Crest and his Thermacare.
Research and development process
Jacobs said the innovation’s research and development process focused on “three main areas: ultrafine bubble generation, characterization, and application testing.” Patented technology “Ultra fine bubble generation technology” [is] “It is based on the principle of hydrodynamic cavitation (we call our unique bubbles hydrosomes),” he explains, adding, “This technology allows us to create ultra-fine particles of a specific size and concentration each time we produce them. It can create bubbles.”
He added, “Our engineering team continues to adapt our technology to custom applications, including changing gas type, bubble size, and concentration for maximum effectiveness.”
For the innovation to be successful, Jacobs said, “Once the bubbles are created, we need to analyze their size, concentration, and stability.” “This is not an easy task given that ultrafine bubbles are very small, often less than 100 nm” and have a hollow gas core, making detection even more difficult. ” Therefore, “To ensure the highest quality, we have researched many techniques and adopted the latest analytical tools in the detection and quantification of ultra-fine bubbles,” he explained.
He went on to say, “Once you create your own ultra-fine bubble product, you need to test it in your specific application to verify its effectiveness.” “We can create ultra-fine bubbles with long life and shelf life.” -life. As a result, “this will enable us to extend ultrafine technology to new application areas such as topical medicines, cosmetics, beverages, foods, and other consumer product staples,” he said.
Impact on the industry
Commenting on the potential impact of Hydrosome’s breakthrough technology on the production of cosmetics and personal care products, Jacobs said, “The superior stability of Hydrosome Labs’ ultra-fine bubble technology makes it possible to use It opens up new and exciting possibilities.” “These ultra-fine bubbles can last for long periods of time, in some cases over 18 months, so we can guarantee that their effects will last for the entire life of the products they are included in.” he explained.
“A key feature of cosmetic hydrosomes is their ability to deliver larger amounts of important ingredients, nutrients and water deeper into the skin,” he continued. This is achieved “without any additional chemicals, surfactants, penetrants or preservatives, just pure water with ultra-fine bubbles.”
As a result, “this technology unlocks the potential for more effective delivery of active ingredients, expanding the use of ingredients previously overlooked due to difficulty in penetrating the skin, and reducing the need for penetration enhancers.” or elimination, potentially allowing for cleaner formulations,” he said.
Hydrosomes in cosmetics and personal care are also a sustainable innovation, he added, adding, “Hydrosome Lab’s ultra-fine bubble technology requires no chemicals, consumables, preservatives or other additives. He also said, “The energy input to produce ultra-fine bubbles is minimal and no special electrical input or modifications are required.”
Next steps for Hydrosome Lab
“The Hydrosome Institute’s scientific team is constantly researching new ways to adapt and modify our technology for applications in agriculture, consumer products, fermentation, hygiene, and life sciences,” said Jacobs. ” he said. In the coming months, “our goal is to customize our ultra-fine bubble technology to maximize the benefits of this new technology for our customers,” he explained. “We are currently conducting extensive research in the area of precision fermentation, which is frequently used” to create personal care ingredients. ”
Precision fermentation is “a rapidly evolving industrial field in which microorganisms are manipulated to produce important high-value molecules such as pharmaceuticals, flavorings, rare chemicals, and active ingredients,” Jacobs said. “Initial results show that Hydrosome Labs’ technology has the potential to help increase microbial growth rates and improve efficiency and overall product yield in this fast-growing market.”
Regarding Hydrosome Labs’ future, Jacobs said, “As with other breakthrough technologies discovered, we are just beginning to identify the many ways our technology can be used to improve the performance of products and processes. I believe that,” he explained. As a result, he concluded, “We look forward to working with our new commercial partners to unlock their potential.”
