FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Citizen Scientist Unveils Groundbreaking Hempoxy Composite Material, Pioneering Circular Economy in Advanced Materials

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Citizen Scientist Unveils Groundbreaking Hempoxy Composite Material, Pioneering Circular Economy in Advanced Materials

MONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK – July 14, 2025 – Marie Seshat Landry, a dedicated citizen scientist based in Moncton, New Brunswick, today announced the culmination of her multi-year research project, "Seshat's Bones," with the development of Hempoxy – a revolutionary class of high-performance, sustainable, and truly circular composite materials derived entirely from Cannabis Sativa L. (hemp).

Hempoxy represents a significant leap forward in materials science, designed not only to rival traditional engineering materials like cast aluminum but also to actively contribute to environmental remediation and resource efficiency throughout its entire lifecycle. The research, meticulously documented across several developmental versions (v1.1 to v1.4), demonstrates a profound commitment to sustainable innovation.

"Hempoxy isn't just about creating a strong, lightweight material; it's about fundamentally rethinking our approach to resource consumption and waste," says Marie Seshat Landry. "My goal with 'Seshat's Bones' was to prove that advanced materials can be both high-performing and inherently good for our planet, fostering a truly circular economy."

The "Seshat's Bones" project evolved through distinct, innovative phases:

• Seshat's Bones v1.1: High-Performance Bio-Composites from Hemp This foundational version established Hempoxy as a quasi-isotropic nanocomposite capable of competing with conventional engineering materials. It utilizes a sophisticated six-component system, including Epoxidized Hemp Oil (EHO), Furfuryl Glycidyl Ether (FGE), Pyrolyzed Hemp Biochar, Maleic Anhydride-Modified Hemp Lignin, Carboxyl-Functionalized Hemp-Derived Carbon Nanosheets (HDCNS), and Azelaic Anhydride, ensuring superior adhesion and robust mechanical properties.
• Seshat's Bones v1.2: Integrating Waste Sequestration Addressing the pervasive issue of microscopic waste, v1.2 innovatively incorporates Waste-Derived Functional Filler (WDF) into the composite. This transforms waste into a valuable component, making the material a proactive agent in environmental clean-up. The waste is pre-coated with modified hemp lignin to ensure seamless integration.
• Seshat's Bones v1.3: Controlled Degradation and Recyclability This critical phase completes the circularity loop. Hempoxy v1.3 is engineered with cleavable linkers embedded within its EHO polymer matrix. These links allow the material to undergo controlled degradation upon specific triggers, facilitating the recovery and reuse of all its constituent materials, including the sequestered waste.
• Seshat's Bones v1.4: Towards Hempoxy - Scalability, Manufacturing, and Holistic Validation The current phase focuses on transitioning the refined v1.3 into a commercially viable product. This involves rigorous process optimization, techno-economic modeling, and pilot-scale production validation to ensure Hempoxy is not only environmentally superior but also economically practical for widespread adoption.

Hempoxy holds immense potential for various industries, including construction, automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods, offering a sustainable alternative to current materials while actively contributing to a cleaner, more resource-efficient future.

For more information on Hempoxy and the "Seshat's Bones" project, please contact Marie Seshat Landry.

About Marie Seshat Landry

Marie Seshat Landry is a dedicated citizen scientist based in Moncton, New Brunswick. Her work focuses on innovative, sustainable solutions in materials science, driven by a passion for environmental responsibility and advanced engineering.

Contact:

Marie Seshat Landry [marielandryceo@gmail.com]

marielandryceo.blogspot.com

(ai-assisted, human reviewed)

PS. No prototypes exist yet! Hempoxy is still a hypothesis!