Zerotinous Materials: Biodegradable Firework Components

Biointerphase, Inc., in collaboration with Zambelli Fireworks, propose the development of Zerotinous Materials, biodegradable plant-based materials for fireworks casings. Zerotinous Materials will utilize biomaterials that are inexpensive, biodegradable, and formulated using Biointerphase’s experience developing similar materials to replace non-biodegradable components in professional and consumer fireworks. The Department of Transportation expresses a need to develop a biodegradable material that can replace the non-biodegradable casings used in ground device, cake, and combination device-type fireworks. Biointerphase is a bioengineering company based in Pittsburgh, PA with a mission of restoring and reinforcing biological needs and having core capabilities in biomaterials and biosignals intelligence. The creation of biodegradable materials for fireworks will assist with the restoration of natural habitats by reducing harmful plastic-based pollution and fits within the mission of the organization.