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17 November 202315 November 2023

AkzoNobel uses rapeseed and pine rosin to create first bio-based interior coating for KIA Motors

KIA Motors is using bio-based paint supplied by AkzoNobel for the inside of its new EV9 electric SUV. It’s the first time the vehicle manufacturer has specified an interior bio-based coating

AkzoNobel verwendet Raps- und Kiefernharz zur Herstellung der ersten biobasierten Innenbeschichtung für KIA Motors

KIA Motors verwendet für den Innenraum seines neuen Elektro-Geländewagens EV9 einen biobasierten Lack von AkzoNobel. Es ist das erste Mal, dass der Fahrzeughersteller eine biobasierte Innenbeschichtung spezifiziert hat

6 July 20221 July 2022

The chemicals companies decarbonising with bio-feedstocks

Organic feedstocks are essential in decarbonising the chemicals sector. We identify key trends and opportunities for a biobased transition in this key industry

28 October 202125 October 2021

Biotenside: Nachhaltig waschen und reinigen

Dossier mit Überblicksfakten zu unseren unverzichtbaren Zusätzen in Reinigungsmitteln

29 January 20219 September 2021

Scientists create coatings from nature

UG and AkzoNobel join forces to develop the green chemistry of the future

22 January 202119 January 2021

NDSU researchers publish work on bio-based replacements to fossil fuel plastics

NDSU team created BPA alternatives that were derived from biomass feedstocks versus fossil fuels

15 July 201910 July 2019

Dutch soil as a game changer – Key role for biomass in climate plans

Cyclical management brings more variety and quality to the landscape, and the extraction of biomass as a residual stream makes the work affordable

10 May 20198 May 2019

Biopolymer Coatings Market to exceed $1.3 Billion by 2024

Strict environmental regulations along with rise in focus towards green and recyclable products may stimulate industry growth

12 February 20196 February 2019

Castor oil ski boots, biohybrid car, Neutrogena 3D printed hydrogel mask, biosolvents, biobowls and more

The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of January 25th

6 December 20189 September 2021

Carbon2Chem-Experten beraten über CO2-Nutzung in der Industrie

"2. Konferenz zur nachhaltigen chemischen Konversion in der Industrie" brachte ein großes Konsortium aus Wirtschaft und Wissenschaft zusammen

13 November 20189 September 2021

Nouryon, Tata Steel, and Port of Amsterdam partner to develop the largest green hydrogen cluster in Europe

As a first step, the parties will study the feasibility of a 100 megawatt water electrolysis facility to produce up to 15,000 tons of hydrogen per year

23 October 201821 October 2018

VIDEO: Meet Nouryon and the New DuPont

The new Nouryon (formerly AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals) and the new DuPont have been proactive in the renewable chemicals market

10 October 20189 September 2021

Photanol to build demonstration plant to make chemicals from CO2 and sunlight at AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals’ Delfzijl site

Collaboration with innovative companies driving growth by developing more sustainable chemical platforms

26 September 201824 September 2018

The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of September 21st

Biosteel for airplanes, chemicals from sunlight, water and CO₂, automated tractors, cloud biology, biodegradable straws

12 September 20189 September 2021

The Silent Fuel: Methanol for power, fuels and chemistry in a low-carbon economy

From Switzerland comes word of a technology for methanol synthesis plants which capture CO₂ from the environment to create renewable methanol fuel

7 August 20182 August 2018

AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals and Imagine Chemistry winner Renmatix to develop biomass-derived additives for paint and construction

Joint development agreement to research, develop and commercialize novel products using Crysto™ Cellulose, a unique form of crystalline cellulose

24 May 201822 May 2018

Itaconix and AkzoNobel move from the technical evaluation phase to defining a joint marketing effort for Itaconix bio-based chelates

Commercial details remain to be finalised, but both parties target to complete final agreements before the end of 2018

29 March 201827 March 2018

20 Expert Insights from Day One of World Bio Markets

Central question posed by Luke Upton, founder and editor of Bio-Based World News: "What role does bio-based plays within the circular economy?"

21 February 201819 February 2018

Enerkem: Partners agree on initial funding to kick off waste-to-chemistry project in Rotterdam

Project to be first of its kind in Europe to provide a sustainable alternative solution for non-recyclable plastics and other mixed wastes

1 February 201831 January 2018

Akzonobel announces 2018 Imagine Chemistry Challenges

The overall winners will be awarded joint development agreements with AkzoNobel to help bring their ideas to market

31 January 201829 January 2018

The rise, rise, rise of bio-methanol for fuels and chemical markets

For the North American and European markets more projects aimed at methanol as a chemical intermediate springing up are expected

18 January 20189 September 2021

Affordable, green hydrogen — it is here, near, or nowhere in sight (again)?

20MW water electrolysis unit in Delfzijl, Netherlands, to convert sustainably produced electricity into 3,000 tons of green hydrogen a year

15 December 201713 December 2017

Bio-On und AkzoNobel wollen weiterhin zusammenarbeiten

Ziel der Zusammenarbeit ist es, die Verwendung der biologisch abbaubaren, biobasierten Polymere in Bewuchskontrollbeschichtungen weiter zu erforschen

8 November 20177 November 2017

AkzoNobel expands Chemical Island to support growth of Fibria, the world’s leading producer of eucalyptus pulp

AkzoNobel’s Specialty Chemicals business has completed the expansion of a Chemical Island in Brazil to support a major project for Fibria

13 September 201711 September 2017

AkzoNobel and Itaconix to develop bio-based chelates for the detergents industry

The second partnership stemming from a joint development agreement aims to develop innovative bio-based chelates for use in the detergents and cleaners markets

24 July 201727 July 2017

Avantium takes next step and signs contract with AkzoNobel for pilot biorefinery in Delfzijl

Avantium and AkzoNobel have signed a contract for the pilot plant accommodation and the supply of various facilities and services

14 July 201712 July 2017

Ecovia Renewables Awarded Top Prize At AkzoNobel Imagine Chemistry Challenge

The honored BioGel formulations of polyglutamic acid can be used for many applications

6 June 201723 October 2018

Wood Adhesives Market Size & Forecast Report, 2014 – 2025

Wood Adhesives Market Is Anticipated To Grow Swiftly Based on Growth in Renovation And Refurbishing Activities Till 2025

16 May 201715 May 2017

Awards, Rewards in bio and sustainability

Awards announcements of May

12 May 201727 April 2017

Unstash that Trash: Material(s) progress in making fuels, chemicals from Municipal solid waste

Enerkem’s product removes carbon emissions from the atmosphere, rather than adding to them

13 April 201711 April 2017

New tool launched to monitor bio-based materials in the chemical industry

AkzoNobel, ABT and EY join forces to encourage more transparent, sustainable chemistry

22 March 201717 March 2017

Avantium completes “oversubscribed” €103M IPO: heads for first commercial

The company’s first world-scale plant is a 50,000 tons per year FDCA production unit planned for Antwerp as part of a joint venture with BASF

16 February 201714 February 2017

AkzoNobel collaborates with Itaconix to “explore opportunities” for bio-based polymers

Collaboration aiming hopefully to develop bio-based chemistry on a large scale

15 February 201714 February 2017

Dutch biomass sugar partnership formed

More cellulosic sugar partnerships are taking place, and this one is in Europe

14 February 201713 February 2017

BioFoam: The first CO2 neutral foam in the world

BioFoam® is a fully bio-based particle foam made from renewable resources

Partnership Initiated for the Development of a Wood to Chemicals Reference Plant in Delfzijl

AkzoNobel, Avantium, Chemport Europe, RWE and Staatsbosbeheer create a breakthrough technology deployment to accelerate the biobased economy

3 February 20171 February 2017

AkzoNobel signs cooperation agreement on bio-based polymer technology with Itaconix

Agreement will be an important step for the further development of bio-based chemistry on a large scale

13 October 201611 October 2016

Rotterdam is proposed location for waste-to-chemicals plant using Enerkem’s technology

New chemical plant to convert residual waste into methanol as chemicalblock

19 May 201611 May 2016

AkzoNobel and Royal Cosun to develop sustainable cellulose products from sugar beet processing

Putting agricultural side streams to use

12 January 20167 January 2016

Dutch Consortium invests towards sustainable chemistry

ARC CBBC will focus on tackling important energy and chemistry issues

17 December 20159 September 2021

Photanol prepares itself for the market

Fragrances and flavourings from cyanobacteria

21 October 201519 October 2015

Bio-inspirierte Lösungen für einstellbare Haftung in feuchter Umgebung

EU-Projekt BioSmartTrainee gestartet

11 September 20159 September 2015

How to Turn an Old Sofa into Biofuel

A Dutch initiative explores methods on how to use solid urban waste to produce liquid biofuels and biochemicals

7 August 20159 September 2021

Avantium and Photanol are doing well

The twelfth Dutch Biobased Economy network gathering in Amsterdamradiated optimism

12 June 201511 June 2015

A Dutch initiative investigates how waste can be used to produce biochemicals

New PPP's aim is Enerkem’s technology to manufacture synthesis gas from waste and use it as feedstock for products such as methanol and ammonia

29 April 201521 February 2018

AkzoNobel helps students to build world’s first modular car

High performance electronic vehicle made from bio-fiber composite panels developed by the company’s Sikkens brand

27 March 20159 September 2021

AkzoNobel’s pioneering partnership with Photanol wins top award

'Bio-Based Chemical Collaboration of the Year' for ongoing work on creating sustainable technology

22 January 201521 January 2015

Netherlands: Starters in the North see opportunities in bio-based business

Agricultural sector experienced a doubling of the number of start-ups

3 December 20142 December 2014

AkzoNobel and partners looking to turn sugar beet into raw materials

Interesting collaboration between different sectors – agriculture, chemicals and logistics

14 November 201413 November 2014

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