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OVERVIEW
ETHYVIA™
– TRIPLE-ACTION NANOCLAY SACHET
EXTEND SHELF LIFE.
CUT SPOILAGE.
ZERO POWER REQUIRED.
Ethyvia™ is a palm-sized, fully compostable sachet that extends the shelf life of climacteric fruits (such as bananas, tomatoes, and avocados) by suppressing ethylene gas and microbial growth. Designed for military supply chains, austere deployments, and global produce logistic shipping, it offers five weeks of protection without requiring powered cooling solutions or workflow changes.
HOW IT WORKS
1
ETHYLENE SCAVENGER
Alkaline-activated halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) absorb excess ethylene gas to slow ripening.
2
ANTIMICROBIAL VAPOR
HNTs loaded with food-grade clove oil slowly release vapor to inhibit fungal and bacterial growth.
3
PLANT IMMUNITY BOOSTER
Salicylic acid vapor primes fruit tissue to resist spoilage, mimicking natural plant defenses.
Inside each plant-based sachet are three nanoclay packets that create a protective microenvironment:
Just drop into any standard produce crate.
No chemicals, batteries, or equipment required.
DESIGNED FOR DEFENSE, BUILT FOR SCALE
SPOILAGE REDUCTION
Cuts waste by over 30% in DLA reefer shipments.
MISSION READINESS
Extends freshness during long transits to ships and forward bases.
OPERATIONAL FIT
Cuts waste by over 30% in DLA reefer shipments.
REGULATORY READY
Designed for GRAS, FDA 21 CFR, and ASTM D6400 compliance.
SHELF LIFE
Up to 35 days protection in 10–16°C, 90% RH conditions.
MEASURABLE RESULTS
FEATURE
IMPACT
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Ethylene Suppression
Microbial Inhibition
Sensory Neutral
Unit Cost
ROI
>70% drop in 72h, <0.5 µL/L maintained for 35 days
≥ 2.5-log reduction in fungal CFU (Colletotrichum, Alternaria)
Passes ISO sensory tests
(no odor / flavor changes)
$0.07 – $0.15
5–10× via spoilage reduction
FIELD-READY FOR DUAL-USE APPLICATIONS
MILITARY:
COMMERCIAL:
Fort Polk convoy testing (Phase II)
Designed for seamless integration into DLA, DeCA, AAFES supply lines
Targeting NSN and ECAT catalog listing
Ideal for packers, retailers (Sysco, Kroger), meal-kit services
Inserts into existing produce box liners (partnered with J&M Industries)
INNOVATION HIGHLIGHTS
HNT-ENABLED CONTROLLED RELEASE
Engineered clay nanotubes provide multi-week vapor release with no residue
TRIPLE-ACTION PROTECTION
Simultaneously absorbs ethylene, kills microbes, and enhances plant resistance
LOW-COST,
NO-MAINTENANCE DEPLOYMENT
No refrigeration dependency, no fans, no gas flushing, no training
TECH SPECS
PARAMETER
Size
Weight
Coverage
Active Duration
Material
TRL
Cost Target
VALUE
70×90 mm (3–6 mm thick)
~100 g (50 g active load)
20 kg produce / sachet
30–40 days
PLA-based film, GRAS ingredients
TRL 5 (Phase I complete), advancing to TRL 7 in Phase II
≤ $0.15/lb protected produce
ROADMAP
PHASE I
COMPLETED
TRL 4 → 5:
Functional prototype, simulated cold-chain validation
PHASE II
PLANNED
TRL 5 → 7:
Fort Polk reefer trials, ECAT/GSA prep, GRAS documentation
PHASE III
Full-rate military deployment, retail expansion, global licensing
BACKED BY EXPERTS
PI:
Dr. Yuri M. Lvov – World-renowned HNT pioneer with 300+ publications
Team:
PhDs in nanomaterials, food packaging, microbiology, and cold-chain logistics
Partners:
Louisiana Tech University, LSU AgCenter, J&M Industries
INTERESTED IN PILOT TESTING OR PROCUREMENT?
Request demo units, regulatory data, or pilot collaboration.
Request Briefing
Let’s Collaborate on the Future of Materials and Defense Tech
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419 Dan Reneau Dr. Ruston, LA 71270
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