Green chemicals without a green premium.
Our breakthrough chemical processes allow us to produce sustainable, carbon-negative chemicals that perform better and cost less than dirty petrochemicals.
Sustainable specialty chemicals for high-performance applications
Citrimer is bringing sustainability to specialty chemicals for applications that are notoriously difficult to decarbonize – at cost parity with petrochemicals. We believe that doing the right thing for our planet shouldn’t come with a hefty price tag.
Today, we’re focused on thermoset resins, a class of high-performance materials used to manufacture fiber-reinforced composites – for applications in automotive, marine, sporting goods, building materials, and other industrials.
Citrimer is on a mission to reimagine the way chemicals are made, by developing new products with lower emissions at a cheaper cost than petrochemicals, all while manufacturing products and sourcing feedstocks in the United States.
Biobased Feedstocks
Citrimer’s Process
Green Specialty Chemicals
| Citrimer CITRESIN | Petrochemicals | “Green” Resins | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $ | $$ | $$$ |
| Performance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Biobased Content | >80% | 0% | 10-20% |
| Tons CO2E/ Tons Resin | -1.5 | +3.2 | +2 |
| American Made | ✓ |
Citresin Unsaturated Polyster
High-performance thermoset designed for demanding structural and aesthetic applications. Our unsaturated polyester offers excellent thermomechanical properties and a 3x reduction in embodied carbon emissions compared to petroleum-based formulations. Ideal for molded components, panels, and tooling across automotive, marine, construction, and heavy industry.
Key Features:
- Strong and lightweight
- Excellent surface finish
- Heat and moisture resistance
Use cases: automotive paneling, enclosures, composite parts, tooling
Sheet molding compound (SMC) – a fiberglass-reinforced composite made with UPR
Citresin Cyanate Ester
Premium thermoset built for extreme environments. Our cyanate ester delivers superior thermal stability and exceptional strength at high temperatures. This product is ideal for aerospace, electronics, and advanced applications where high-performance is critical.
Key Features:
- High temperature resistance
- High dimensional stability
- Excellent electrical properties
Use cases: aerospace structures, radomes, high-temperature adhesives, defense systems
Carbon fiber-reinforced composite made with CER
Anthony Berardi, PhD
Founder, CEO
Anthony Berardi, PhD is the founder and CEO of Citrimer. He holds a doctorate in Macromolecular Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan where he developed new molecules, polymers, and materials for applications spanning biotech, energy, and nanotechnology. He is the recipient of a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.
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Ben Swanson, DDS-PhD
Founder, Scientific Advisor
Ben Swanson, DDS-PhD is the founder and Scientific Advisor to Citrimer. He holds a dual doctorate in Biologic and Material Science and Dentistry from the University of Michigan where he developed novel material systems inspired by biology. He is the recipient of a National Institutes of Health F30 award.
