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The expansion will increase the capacity to develop sustainable solutions for fast-growing applications in Asian markets.

The funds will go towards turning forest industry sidestreams into bio-alternatives, replacing fossil-based ingredients in the chemical and cosmetics industries.

Derived entirely from renewable castor seeds, Rilsan^® polyamide 11 is 100% segregated bio-based.

Investment in renewable energy credits has resulted in a 69% reduction in the site’s operational emissions.

Cocoa pod husks, a waste product of chocolate manufacturing, contain lignin, a polymer that could be a renewable replacement for substances typically derived from petroleum. 

The prize, awarded by the French Académie des sciences and financed by Arkema, rewards innovative chemistry research that offers solutions for responsible and sustainable development.

The Independent Commodity Intelligence Services recognized Arkema and its partnership with ON for the development of a running shoe that is designed to by fully recyclable.

The conference, taking place November 16, will cover a wide range of the newest technology of advanced driver assistance systems, with a focus on the role of adhesives in these technologies.

Arkema is implementing a new purification technology at its production site in Carling, France, to improve the site’s operational efficiency and environmental footprint.

Huntsman Co. announced that construction began on its 30-ton plant for MIRALON carbon nanotube materials.