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From Research to Real-World Impact

We are a polymer technologies company with solutions that extend far beyond freshness.
As a spin-out from Sabancı University and its Nanotechnology Research and Application Center (SUNUM), we transform
cutting-edge research into patented innovations. Our technologies are designed for diverse applications, delivering sustainable
and high-performance solutions that bridge the gap between science and industry.

  • Why Does It Matter?

Global Food Waste

1/3 (~1.3 billion tons) of the total food produced worldwide is wasted every year- along with billions of liters of water, vast amounts of energy, and valuable agricultural land

We Can Make A Change!

By extending shelf life by 30% and reducing spoilage, we help create a supply chain that is more reliable, sustainable, and secure.
  • 3 Simple Principles

Ethylene Absorption, Moisture Control, Damage Protection

The 3 main reasons behind global food waste is premature rotting due to exposure to excessive ethylene gas, microbial growth caused by temperature fluctuations, and mass spoilages by external damaging and crushing.

Polium Offers a solution to all!​

paket

Polium is a patented
multifunctional composite foam product.

  • Absorbs excess ethylene gass to prevent rotting
  • Regulates the moisture to minimize microbial growth & spoilage
  • Acts as a pillow against external damages and crushing
  • 30% longer shelf life and enhanced freshness
  • Porous, flexible, and lightweight structure.
  • Re-usable foams of varios sizes
  • Easily integrated into every stage of the supply chain
  • Cost-effective and economic sustainability
  • No direct contact needed

Our Collaborated Partners

Our movement is supported by and in collaboration with the following:

Sabancı Üniversitesi
Sunum Nanotechnology And Research Center
Co-funded by the Eurepean
EIT Jumpstarter
eit food seedbed
eit food seedbed incubator
Maspex
DIL German Food Technology Research Center
  • Our Team

Meet Our Team

Polium operates with a diverse team that brings together expertise from the industry, academia, and management.  

Mehmet Coşan

Founder, CEO

  • +5 Years of Experience in Business & Manufacturing
  • Worked in Production & Development
  • Economy, Finance, Accounting, Management, Digital Marketing & Sales
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Sarp Kölgesiz Polium Scientific

Sarp Kölgesiz

Founder, CTO

  • +5 Years of Experience in Business, Manufacturing & Academia
  • Completing PhD in Active Food Packaging
  • Circular Economy and Sustainability
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Hayriye Ünal Polium Scientific

Assoc. Prof. Hayriye Ünal

Founder

  • +25 Years of Experience in Academia
  • Nanomaterials for Food & Environmental Applications
  • Antimicrobial Nanomaterials
  • Active Food Packaging
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Serkan Ünal Polium Scientific

Dr. Serkan Ünal

Founder

  • +25 Years of Experience in Manufacturing & Academia
  • Polymer Chemistry & Synthesis
  • Polymer & Composite Manufacturing System
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