Cyklos Materials produces bio‑based polymers called PDK that are engineered to be infinitely recyclable while delivering elastomer, rubber, and flexible‑foam performance comparable to conventional polyurethanes.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Conventional plastics such as polyurethanes are derived from fossil feedstocks and are difficult to recycle, leading to high carbon emissions and persistent waste. Manufacturers seeking circular‑economy solutions lack high‑performance, fully recyclable alternatives that can replace these materials without compromising product quality.
Solution
Cyklos Materials creates bio‑based polymers called PDK that are engineered to be infinitely recyclable while maintaining the mechanical properties required for elastomers, rubbers, and flexible foams. The company uses synthetic biology to program microbes that biosynthesize the molecular building blocks of PDK, enabling a low‑energy, low‑carbon recycling loop that recovers 100 % of the biorenewable content at end of life. By partnering with brands, Cyklos supplies these high‑performance, biorenewable plastics as drop‑in replacements for traditional polyurethanes, helping customers meet circular‑economy targets and reduce lifecycle emissions.
Target Audience
Primary customers are consumer‑goods manufacturers, automotive suppliers, and industrial product makers that require high‑performance elastomers, rubbers, or foams and are pursuing circular‑economy or sustainability commitments.
Features
- Microbial production platform that generates PDK monomers from renewable feedstocks
- Proprietary polymer chemistry delivering elastomeric, rubber, and flexible‑foam properties comparable to or exceeding conventional polyurethanes
- Closed‑loop recycling process that operates at low temperature and low energy, achieving 100 % recovery of biorenewable material
- Informatics‑driven design tools for rapid formulation tuning to specific performance requirements
- Compatibility with existing manufacturing equipment and processing methods for seamless integration