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Melanin Science
& Technology

Melanins are complex biopolymers with unique physicochemical properties and broad commercial applications.

COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS
  • Radiation shielding and countermeasures
  • Energy harvesting
  • Bioelectronics
  • Obscurants
  • Bioremediation
  • And more
Nature’s Sunscreen

Do you tan? Get freckles? Melanin is the natural dark pigment that determines coloring in our skin and hair. It also protects skin and tissue from cell damage by absorbing ultraviolet light. 

Fungal Melanins

Melanin exists throughout biology, in plants, animals, bacteria, and fungi. We focus on fungal melanins that can shield against ionizing radiation (e.g. UV, X, and gamma rays) and be readily mass-produced.

MelaTech Research
and Development

MelaTech specializes in the large-scale production of high-quality melanins and the development of melanin-based biomaterials for a variety of applications. Our expert scientists collaborate with top organizations in the global science sector to create sustainable melanin solutions worldwide.