ACatechol Inc, spun out of the University of California Santa Barbara, develops and commercializes surface engineering materials for a variety of applications. The firm has developed technologies and products that range form antimicrobial, antifouling, wet-bonding, and on-demanding de-bonding surface treatments with a focused on green processes and minimizing toxicity. Some of the firm's notable products include a longer lasting and more effective hand sanitizer, and spray to apply to surfaces in sports to gain more friction and reduce slippage, and skincare treatments.
