Kaumera Nereda® Gum
Researchers at the TU Delft discovered that a new type of raw material can be extracted from the sludge granules that form during the Nereda® purification process. This is a sustainable and improved purification technology in which the sludge that remains after purification does not form flakes, but quickly settable granules. A special biopolymer with multifunctional properties can be obtained from these granules: Kaumera Nereda® Gum (formerly neo-alginate).
A versatile name
Kaumera. It is a versatile name for a versatile product. Kaumera means 'chameleon' in Maori, the language of the original inhabitants of New Zealand. The chameleon is known for its colourful transformation and adaptability. This makes the chameleon a beautifully flexible, effective and versatile animal.
Infinite application possibilities
By combining Kaumera Nereda® Gum with another raw material, the character of the substance changes. Kaumera is an amplifier and connector of properties. For example as part of lightweight biocomposites. This ensures that the application possibilities are practically endless.
Kaumera can retain water but also repel it. This makes various applications possible, for example in agriculture, horticulture and the concrete industry. These include reducing the leaching of fertilisers in agriculture. As a result, crops absorb fertilisers better. They are more resilient and grow better. The water-repellent properties also make Kaumera an excellent coating for concrete floors.
