Utilizing DOE SBIR funding, RiKarbon has developed technologies for cost competitive renewable productsthat use non-conventional and waste feedstocks to serve the domestic and international specialty andperformance chemicals market. RiKarbon products improve U.S. energy security and sustainability. Funded by the Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) within the Office of Energy Efficiency RenewableEnergy (EERE) in 2018 to...Read More
Tech start-up RiKarbon gains commercial traction for its leading-edge, bio-based emollients made from upcycled, climate-friendly agricultural waste products.Severe global climate challenges and resulting pledges to reduce carbon emissions create an urgent need to produce synthetic lubricants that prevent the depletion of fossil resources. Poly-alpha-olefin (PAO) is a class of synthetic lubricants with superior performance benefits,...Read More
Approximately 99 percent of all plastics produced are derived from fossil fuel feedstock making plastic production one of the most greenhouse gas (GHG) intensive industries. However, Delaware-based RiKarbon is ready to change this. RiKarbon Inc.’s upcycled feedstock for renewable polymers, RiPurpose™ is produced from 100% post-consumer plastic, and is now available for purchase from its distributor, PoliSciTech, a division of...Read More
Partnership builds on successful R&D activities of RiKarbon Inc. for new green emollients from bio-waste for personal care formulations BASF to leverage its customer access and manufacturing capabilities to scale-up RiKarbon’s technology and to drive innovation to the personal care market Further example of Care 360° – Solutions for Sustainable Life of BASF’s Care Chemicals...Read More
Article by Happi | View Full Article RiKarbon Inc, a Delaware company, is producing sustainable and silicon-free emollients from waste biomass carbon using its proprietary technology. The sensory profile, formulation performance and toxicity profile of the company’s first version of product, RKBA22-SFD, was evaluated by experienced sensory panels, cosmetics manufacturers and regulatory service entity, who concluded...Read More
Originally published in Delaware Business Now | View Full Article More than 20 million people board cruise ships each year to enjoy a little rest and relaxation. The lucky travelers liberally apply sunscreen before sunning themselves on deck, while the ship’s intricate machinery chugs forward, propelling the vessel toward unknown destinations. Now, a University of...Read More
Article by Karen B. Roberts | Illustration by Jeffrey Chase | Photos courtesy of Horn Entrepreneurship Staff Applications abound for UD startup’s renewable oil More than 20 million people board cruise ships each year to enjoy a little rest and relaxation. The lucky travelers liberally apply sunscreen before sunning themselves on deck, while the ship’s...Read More
