6 July 20221 July 2022The chemicals companies decarbonising with bio-feedstocksOrganic 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 2021Biotenside: Nachhaltig waschen und reinigenDossier mit Überblicksfakten zu unseren unverzichtbaren Zusätzen in Reinigungsmitteln
29 January 20219 September 2021Scientists create coatings from natureUG and AkzoNobel join forces to develop the green chemistry of the future
22 January 202119 January 2021NDSU researchers publish work on bio-based replacements to fossil fuel plasticsNDSU team created BPA alternatives that were derived from biomass feedstocks versus fossil fuels
15 July 201910 July 2019Dutch soil as a game changer – Key role for biomass in climate plansCyclical 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 2019Biopolymer Coatings Market to exceed $1.3 Billion by 2024Strict environmental regulations along with rise in focus towards green and recyclable products may stimulate industry growth
12 February 20196 February 2019Castor oil ski boots, biohybrid car, Neutrogena 3D printed hydrogel mask, biosolvents, biobowls and moreThe Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of January 25th
6 December 20189 September 2021Carbon2Chem-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 2021Nouryon, Tata Steel, and Port of Amsterdam partner to develop the largest green hydrogen cluster in EuropeAs 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 2018VIDEO: Meet Nouryon and the New DuPontThe new Nouryon (formerly AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals) and the new DuPont have been proactive in the renewable chemicals market
10 October 20189 September 2021Photanol to build demonstration plant to make chemicals from CO2 and sunlight at AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals’ Delfzijl siteCollaboration with innovative companies driving growth by developing more sustainable chemical platforms
26 September 201824 September 2018The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of September 21stBiosteel for airplanes, chemicals from sunlight, water and CO2, automated tractors, cloud biology, biodegradable straws
12 September 20189 September 2021The Silent Fuel: Methanol for power, fuels and chemistry in a low-carbon economyFrom 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 2018AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals and Imagine Chemistry winner Renmatix to develop biomass-derived additives for paint and constructionJoint development agreement to research, develop and commercialize novel products using Crysto™ Cellulose, a unique form of crystalline cellulose
24 May 201822 May 2018Itaconix and AkzoNobel move from the technical evaluation phase to defining a joint marketing effort for Itaconix bio-based chelatesCommercial details remain to be finalised, but both parties target to complete final agreements before the end of 2018
29 March 201827 March 201820 Expert Insights from Day One of World Bio MarketsCentral 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 2018Enerkem: Partners agree on initial funding to kick off waste-to-chemistry project in RotterdamProject 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 2018Akzonobel announces 2018 Imagine Chemistry ChallengesThe overall winners will be awarded joint development agreements with AkzoNobel to help bring their ideas to market
31 January 201829 January 2018The rise, rise, rise of bio-methanol for fuels and chemical marketsFor the North American and European markets more projects aimed at methanol as a chemical intermediate springing up are expected
18 January 20189 September 2021Affordable, 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 2017Bio-On und AkzoNobel wollen weiterhin zusammenarbeitenZiel der Zusammenarbeit ist es, die Verwendung der biologisch abbaubaren, biobasierten Polymere in Bewuchskontrollbeschichtungen weiter zu erforschen
8 November 20177 November 2017AkzoNobel expands Chemical Island to support growth of Fibria, the world’s leading producer of eucalyptus pulpAkzoNobel’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 2017AkzoNobel and Itaconix to develop bio-based chelates for the detergents industryThe 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 2017Avantium takes next step and signs contract with AkzoNobel for pilot biorefinery in DelfzijlAvantium and AkzoNobel have signed a contract for the pilot plant accommodation and the supply of various facilities and services
14 July 201712 July 2017Ecovia Renewables Awarded Top Prize At AkzoNobel Imagine Chemistry ChallengeThe honored BioGel formulations of polyglutamic acid can be used for many applications
6 June 201723 October 2018Wood Adhesives Market Size & Forecast Report, 2014 – 2025Wood Adhesives Market Is Anticipated To Grow Swiftly Based on Growth in Renovation And Refurbishing Activities Till 2025
12 May 201727 April 2017Unstash that Trash: Material(s) progress in making fuels, chemicals from Municipal solid wasteEnerkem’s product removes carbon emissions from the atmosphere, rather than adding to them
13 April 201711 April 2017New tool launched to monitor bio-based materials in the chemical industryAkzoNobel, ABT and EY join forces to encourage more transparent, sustainable chemistry
22 March 201717 March 2017Avantium completes “oversubscribed” €103M IPO: heads for first commercialThe 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 2017AkzoNobel collaborates with Itaconix to “explore opportunities” for bio-based polymersCollaboration aiming hopefully to develop bio-based chemistry on a large scale
15 February 201714 February 2017Dutch biomass sugar partnership formedMore cellulosic sugar partnerships are taking place, and this one is in Europe
14 February 201713 February 2017BioFoam: The first CO2 neutral foam in the worldBioFoam® is a fully bio-based particle foam made from renewable resources
Partnership Initiated for the Development of a Wood to Chemicals Reference Plant in DelfzijlAkzoNobel, Avantium, Chemport Europe, RWE and Staatsbosbeheer create a breakthrough technology deployment to accelerate the biobased economy
3 February 20171 February 2017AkzoNobel signs cooperation agreement on bio-based polymer technology with ItaconixAgreement will be an important step for the further development of bio-based chemistry on a large scale
13 October 201611 October 2016Rotterdam is proposed location for waste-to-chemicals plant using Enerkem’s technologyNew chemical plant to convert residual waste into methanol as chemicalblock
19 May 201611 May 2016AkzoNobel and Royal Cosun to develop sustainable cellulose products from sugar beet processingPutting agricultural side streams to use
12 January 20167 January 2016Dutch Consortium invests towards sustainable chemistryARC CBBC will focus on tackling important energy and chemistry issues
17 December 20159 September 2021Photanol prepares itself for the marketFragrances and flavourings from cyanobacteria
21 October 201519 October 2015Bio-inspirierte Lösungen für einstellbare Haftung in feuchter UmgebungEU-Projekt BioSmartTrainee gestartet
11 September 20159 September 2015How to Turn an Old Sofa into BiofuelA Dutch initiative explores methods on how to use solid urban waste to produce liquid biofuels and biochemicals
7 August 20159 September 2021Avantium and Photanol are doing wellThe twelfth Dutch Biobased Economy network gathering in Amsterdamradiated optimism
12 June 201511 June 2015A Dutch initiative investigates how waste can be used to produce biochemicalsNew 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 2018AkzoNobel helps students to build world’s first modular carHigh performance electronic vehicle made from bio-fiber composite panels developed by the company’s Sikkens brand
27 March 20159 September 2021AkzoNobel’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 2015Netherlands: Starters in the North see opportunities in bio-based businessAgricultural sector experienced a doubling of the number of start-ups
3 December 20142 December 2014AkzoNobel and partners looking to turn sugar beet into raw materialsInteresting collaboration between different sectors – agriculture, chemicals and logistics
14 November 201413 November 2014Enerkem partners with AkzoNobel to jointly explore development of waste-to-chemicals facilities in EuropeEnerkem to license its exclusive breakthrough technology to convert municipal and other waste feedstocks into chemicals
16 October 201416 October 2014Biobased Delta European chemical ‘sweet spot’Innovative dutch companies to jointly develop biobased materials, chemicals and coatings
23 September 20149 September 2021AkzoNobel and Photanol developing chemical compounds of the futureAim is to produce “green” chemical building blocks that will eventually replace fossil-based materials
