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Carbon Technologies Group
Research & Partnerships
Turning Carbon Science into
Real-World Materials
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Dama Carbon Tech collaborates with leading OEMs, universities, and energy innovators to turn waste into high-performance, carbon-negative materials.
From automotive composites to radiation shielding, we combine R&D, lifecycle analysis, and materials engineering to help partners design the next generation of sustainable products.
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What We Do for Partners
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Map full cradle-to-gate GHG emissions for biocarbon and advanced materials
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Design carbon-negative composites, binders, and pigments that can drop into existing supply chains
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Validate performance through independent lab testing and LCA / MRV
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Build technical roadmaps to zero-GHG materials production
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Translate research results into licensing, pilot projects, and commercial deployment​​​​​
Polestar 0 Project – Zero-GHG Biocarbon additives and composites for Automotive Partner Overview Polestar Automotive is leading the global transition to sustainable mobility with its Polestar 0 Project — an initiative to build the world’s first climate-neutral car by 2030, eliminating all cradle-to-gate emissions across its supply chain. Dama Carbon Technologies (formerly Dama BioPlastics) joined Polestar’s ecosystem of verified innovation partners to help decarbonize one of the toughest material categories in automotive manufacturing: carbon black and mineral-filled polymers. Challenge: Polestar’s mission required more than just lightweighting — it demanded a complete rethinking of carbon as a material resource. The challenge was to replace fossil-based carbon black pigments and fillers with bio-derived carbon that could be quantified, verified, and scaled — while maintaining the same mechanical, aesthetic, and processing performance as existing materials. ​Evaluate how Dama’s bio-based carbon could integrate with key suppliers such as Hexpol and MBA Polymers in PP, TPE, and rubber applications. Our Approach: Working closely with Polestar’s Materials Innovation team and researchers at the University of Manchester, Dama Carbon Technologies led the material and carbon-analysis track of the Polestar 0 partnership.
University of Manchester – BioCarbon Composites & Feedstock Research Partner Overview The University of Manchester is home to one of the world’s top materials science programs, leading breakthroughs in polymers, composites, and nanomaterials. Through its Department of Materials and the Henry Royce Institute, Manchester works at the frontier of sustainable material innovation — from atomic-scale structures to full industrial applications. Dama Carbon Technologies partnered with the University of Manchester to conduct an independent scientific study on biocarbon feedstocks, polymer compatibility, and lifecycle impacts, validating Dama’s proprietary carbon-negative material, Dama Black™. Challenge: While Dama’s early R&D proved that Dama Black™ could replace fossil-based carbon black in plastics and composites, the company needed third-party verification and a deeper understanding of: How different feedstocks (hemp, bamboo, wood, pistachio shells) influence composite performance. The surface energy and dispersion behavior of biocarbon in polymer matrices such as PP, PLA, and TPE. Long-term durability, crystallization behavior, and microstructural consistency. Quantified CO₂e reduction and LCA data to align with OEM sustainability standards. To meet these challenges, Dama engaged Manchester as a neutral research and validation partner, supplying proprietary materials under a Material Transfer Agreement (MTA). Our Approach: The collaboration combined Dama’s applied R&D expertise with Manchester’s advanced testing infrastructure, producing one of the most comprehensive independent analyses of biocarbon composites to date.
Featured Collaborations​​
Naked Forest – Lightweight Carbon-Negative Concrete Systems Partner Overview Naked Forest is a forward-thinking design and construction company dedicated to creating sustainable architectural systems that harmonize with nature. Their mission blends biophilic design with next-generation building materials that reduce embodied carbon and enhance performance. Dama Carbon Technologies Group was engaged by Naked Forest to develop lightweight, carbon-negative concrete formulations that maintain structural integrity while substantially lowering material emissions. The collaboration focused on achieving strength, durability, and design flexibility for sustainable construction. Challenge Traditional concrete contributes nearly 8% of global CO₂ emissions due to its Portland cement content and energy-intensive production process. Naked Forest sought to develop an alternative binder system that: Reduced cement usage while retaining workability and strength. Incorporated biocarbon materials to permanently store atmospheric CO₂. Could be locally produced and scaled for carbon-accounted architecture. The challenge required balancing material innovation and architectural feasibility — creating a truly carbon-negative structural material that performs like concrete but behaves like a living system. Our Approach Dama Carbon Technologies applied its DamaCrete™ formulation platform — a hybrid cementitious system integrating biocarbon-derived Dama Black™, pozzolanic additives, and optimized aggregates, to engineer and test candidate mixes for Naked Forest’s requirements.
PaperShell
PaperShell – UV-Protective Coating for Sustainable Composites Partner Overview PaperShell AB is an award-winning Swedish materials company transforming renewable cellulose fibers into strong, lightweight composites designed to replace plastics and aluminum in automotive and consumer products. Dama Carbon Tech partnered with PaperShell to enhance the durability, UV resistance, and surface finish of these bio-based panels using a custom-developed carbon-infused UV coating derived from Dama’s Liquid Metal Armor (LMA) formulation platform. Challenge: PaperShell’s panels demonstrated outstanding strength-to-weight and sustainability performance, but required: Improved UV stability and surface protection for outdoor and automotive applications. A sustainable coating system compatible with PaperShell’s low-emission material process. A finish that would protect natural fiber textures while maintaining their organic aesthetic. Our Approach: Dama Carbon Tech’s materials R&D team formulated a bio-compatible, high-performance coating using carbon-based additives and natural materials to enhance UV shielding and surface durability.