ReSurfify

We produce sustainable, high value biosurfactants from wastes derived from the vegetable oil refining industry. These biosurfactants have numerous applications in the cosmetic, cleaning and agrochemical sectors where their properties (surface-active, emulsifying, foaming, detergency, and antimicrobial activities) make them a key ingredient.

While petrochemically derived synthetic surfactants constitute the current status quo, there is a growing shift toward more sustainable alternatives, mostly spurred on by growing consumer consciousness. Despite this, current biosurfactant production remains limited and is localized at a few hubs in the global North, leaving delocalized formulators underserviced. At ReSurfify, we aim to solve this by producing biosurfactants cheaper and closer to the market.

ReSurfify

Address: Department of Chemical Engineering
Corner of Banghoek and Bosman Rd.
Stellenbosch, Western Cape
7600
ZA

Andre Valkenburg
Tel: +27 79 501 3769
Email: valkenburg@sun.ac.za

 

https://www.resurfify.com/

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Start-up/Entrepreneur