Recently, the highly anticipated annual innovation selection in the bio-based industry—the 4th DT New Leaf Award 2026—concluded successfully. eSUN won the “Innovative Application Award” at this year’s DT New Leaf Award with the “PLLA Porous Microspheres“ independently developed by its majority-owned subsidiary, eSUNMed.
As a crucial arrangement for eSUN in the field of biomedical materials, eSUNMed focuses on the R&D and production of medical-grade polymer materials and microsphere technologies. The two parties collaborate through industry-university-research integration to jointly promote the innovative realization of high-end medical materials.
01. Authoritative Endorsement, Demonstrating Professional Hard Core Strength
Hosted by DT New Materials, the DT New Leaf Award honors innovative products in the fields of bio-based materials and new materials. eSUNMed received high industry recognition by winning the “Innovative Application Award” for its PLLA Porous Microspheres. Supported by a key technology breakthrough project in Shenzhen, this technology has solved problems such as low porosity and wide particle size distribution through ultrasound-assisted double emulsification and phased solidification processes, achieving breakthroughs in structural regulation and functional integration.
02. Breaking Through Tradition: From “Physical Filling” to “Functional Devices”
The PLLA Porous Microspheres that stood out in this selection are a high-end microsphere material with a poly-L-lactic acid skeleton and interconnected pores inside. Traditional solid microspheres often face limitations in loading, permeation, and regeneration efficiency. However, through its proprietary ultrasound-assisted double emulsification system and phased solidification process, eSUNMed successfully overcame the technical challenges of low porosity and wide particle size distribution.
03. Empowering Medical Aesthetics and Precision Medicine, Highlighting Commercial Value
PLLA Porous Microspheres demonstrate broad application prospects in the fields of medical aesthetics and clinical treatment:
- Regenerative Medical Aesthetics Field: As the core material for regenerative filling products such as “Sculptra,” PLLA Porous Microspheres can efficiently stimulate collagen regeneration via subcutaneous injection, improve skin elasticity, and achieve natural facial volume and rejuvenation.
- Targeted Drug Delivery: With their extremely high specific surface area and excellent biocompatibility, these microspheres can serve as highly efficient drug carriers to precisely deliver therapeutic drugs to target tissues or organs (such as in liver cancer treatment or bone defect repair). Their safety and efficacy have been confirmed in numerous studies.
04. Practicing Green Manufacturing, Leading Sustainable Development
Using biomass L-lactic acid as raw material, PLLA Porous Microspheres break free from petroleum-based reliance. They possess complete biodegradability and ultimately metabolize into carbon dioxide and water without microplastic pollution, aligning with the global “dual carbon” trend.
Since 2002, eSUN has adhered to the philosophy of “Differentiated Positioning·Open Innovation.” This award marks a new starting point. In the future, the company will continue to deeply cultivate the industrialization of environmentally friendly materials and high-end biomedical materials, promoting cutting-edge directions such as regenerative medicine, 3D bioprinting, and green functional microspheres to provide innovative material solutions for global partners.