Revolymer Ltd. might have finally created the type of chewing gum that won’t get people caned by the Singapore government. The company claims it could change physical characteristics of existing polymers for new market opportunities such as non-stick chewing gum.
The company is eyeing the £10 billion chewing gum market as it is confident that its latest offering could boost the industry’s revenue. The industry itself is under constant pressure from the public and governments as littering of chewing gum has become a “sticky issue” around the world.
Researchers based at the University of Bristol are developing new polymers manufactured from inexpensive commodity polymers. By combining hydrophilic and hydrophobic polymers together, the company has applications in drug delivery, super surfactants, paints, coatings, water proof coatings, anti-graffiti paints, antibacterial and antiviral coatings for surface treatment.
The company said it is currently in talks with several “leading gum manufacturers” and with a company who may offer a joint development. It foresees the first batch of 200 gums could be made and to be evaluated during the 4th quarter this year. The company is also looking for capital to fund staff and to expand its product portfolio.
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