Benanova Inc develops safer antimicrobial products for disinfectant, cosmetic, and agricultural industries. The company's degradable nature-inspired Environmentally-benign Nanoparticles (EbNPs) were developed at NC State University and is made of natural materials, which can leverage the functional properties of bioactive agents. Benanova is developing highly efficient, application-customized and environmentally benign replacements for silver nanoparticle antimicrobials. The technology's potential applications include antimicrobial and antiviral coatings, environmental remediation, agriculture practices, and others.