5 December 20221 December 2022Arkema increases its bio-based offer with a new range of mass balance acrylic materialsArkema announces a major step forward in its innovative sustainable offer with the certification of a range of bio-attributed acrylic monomers using the mass balance* approach
11 October 20226 October 2022Arkema increases its global Pebax® elastomer capacity expansion for 2023 to +40%As customer demand is increasingly driven by sustainability and social responsibility, over the last few years Arkema has benefited from strong growth in particular for its bio-based Pebax® Rnew® grades
7 October 20225 October 2022Biobased chemicals – market opportunities for small and large innovatorsDrawing data from NNFCC's own news reviews, this article looks at the chemical giants driving innovation in the biobased chemicals sector in recent years
2 February 202226 January 2022Update in metathesis technology commercialisationMetathesis opened up opportunities to produce many new molecules including those that were developed by Elevance using plant oils
27 January 202221 January 2022Arkema to increase its global Pebax® elastomers production capacity by 25%To support its customers’ strong growth, in particular in the sports and consumer goods markets, Arkema will increase its global manufacturing capacity for Pebax® elastomers by approximately 25% through an investment at its Serquigny plant in France
20 January 202219 January 2022 Unique equipment for biotechnological capture and conversion of CO2 into chemical building blocks developed in the BioRECO2VER projectExamining the conversion of CO2 emissions from refineries and the cement industry into the chemical building blocks isobutene (C4H8) and lactate (C2H6O3)
14 January 20228 January 2022Cargill to acquire Croda’s bio-based industrial business, expanding natured-derived solutions for customersNew investment to dramatically expand the company's bioindustrial footprint on searching for "greener" ingredient solutions
13 December 20218 December 2021Arkema to increase global capacity for Oleris® bio-based oleochemicals by 50%This new production capacity will be part of Arkema’s previously announced major bio-factory currently under construction on Jurong Island in Singapore
24 November 202119 November 2021Positive Plastics launches first sample kit featuring sustainable plasticsPositive Plastics will present a complimentary kit to one hundred brands and design agencies to encourage an informed choice of materials and sensible implementation. Kits will be available for purchase online
2 November 202126 October 2021Arkema: Neues Werk für bio-basiertes PA11-Pulver geplantInsgesamt investiert Arkema derzeit rund 450 Mio. Euro in den Ausbau der Produktion von biobasiertem Polyamid 11 in Asien
26 October 202126 October 2021 Free webinar: Value from CO2: The power of Biotechnology23 November 2021, 14:00–17:00 h CET – Final agenda available!
22 October 202119 October 2021A new bio-based polyamide 11 powders plant in ChinaLast Arkema investment will further support the growing demand for advanced bio-circular materials in Asia
14 October 202111 October 2021Converting CO2 emissions into products – European Green Deal project PyroCO2 kicks offA new innovation project will demonstrate large-scale conversion of industrial carbon emissions into value- added chemicals and materials
10 September 20217 September 2021Forschung: Biokunststoffe sollen auch für Hochtemperaturanwendungen im Automobilbereich eingesetzt werdenInwiefern eignen sich Biokunststoffe für Teile im Automobilbereich, die hohen Temperaturen und Belastungen ausgesetzt sind? Am IfBB an der Hochschule Hannover wird genau das im Rahmen einer Studie erforscht
1 July 20211 July 2021Arkema launches a new renewable PVDF grade for batteriesArkema announces a major innovation with the launch of its new sustainable Kynar® PVDF range. These new grades will claim 100% renewable attributed carbon derived from crude tall oil bio-feedstock, according to a mass balance approach
24 June 20219 September 2021 VITO optimises CO2 conversion in the European-funded BioRECO2VER projectIndustrial point sources of CO2 are well suited for carbon capture & utilisation applications, in short CCU. The conversion of greenhouse gases into added value (base) chemicals can take place in biological processes. With a brand new, unique high-pressure fermenter, VITO is researching how these processes can be optimised.
7 May 202118 June 2021Arkema to start up new bio-based polyamide 11 plant in Singapore in the first half of 2022This plant, for which production will be 100%-derivedfrom renewable castor beans, represents a 50% increase in Arkema’s global polyamide 11 capacity
29 April 202118 June 2021Arkema: Neue biobasierte Polyamid 11-Anlage in Singapur – Inbetriebnahme in der ersten Hälfte des Jahres 2022 geplantNeue Anlage soll zu 100 Prozent aus Rizinusbohnen produzieren und stellt damit eine 50-prozentige Steigerung der weltweiten Polyamid 11-Kapazität von Arkema dar
Arkema to start up new bio-based polyamide 11 plant in Singapore in the first half of 2022New production will be 100%-derived from renewable castor beans, represents a 50% increase in Arkema’s global polyamide 11 capacity
26 March 20219 September 2021 Chemicals and Materials for the Future: Renewable Materials Conference 2021 – Final ProgramWhich renewable materials are solutions that meet the needs of future societies? As a response to this challenging question, nova-Institute has decided to unite all relevant industries in the new “Renewable Materials Conference”, May 18–20, 2021, featuring a unique concept to present all renewable material solutions at one event: bio-based, CO2-based and recycled.
9 March 20219 September 2021 Renewable Materials Conference 2021 – A unique concept that covers all renewable materials solutions in one eventProgram already available – application period for the innovation award “Renewable Material of the Year 2021” still open! The conference will take place as an online event.
3 March 20219 September 2021 Renewable Materials Conference 2021 – A unique concept that covers all renewable materials solutions in one eventAlmost final program already available – application period for the innovation award “Renewable Material of the Year” still open! The conference will take place as an online event.
19 January 202113 April 2022Chemical Recycling Poised to Take OffInvestments in chemical-recycling facilities abound as the industry moves closer to the Circular Economy model, accompanied by plenty of new rollouts of packaging made from chemical recycling
7 December 20202 December 2020Northern Light Composites Introduce Ecoprimus Dinghy- the First Sustainable and Recyclable Dinghy on the Market
28 October 202022 October 2020Arkema has successfully placed its inaugural Green BondThis plant is designed with state-of-the-art technology in order to maximize its efficiency and minimize its environmental impact
27 October 202022 October 2020Our bio-based Pebax® material, in the heart of the Wave Rider 24 of MizunoMizuno launches the new Wave Rider 24 with a bio-based Pebax Rnew wave plate
3 September 20209 September 2021#Trending: Chemical recycling of plastics – the missing link in the puzzle to enhance plastics circularityCollection & sorting of plastics waste is quite far from being at the required level and the recycled grades often don’t stand a chance against their low-cost virgin counterparts
31 March 202027 March 2020The Bioplastics Industry 2020-2024Focus on Biodegradable Plastics, Featuring Detailed Profiles of Corbion, BASF, Mitsubishi Chemical, Biome Technologies, Solvay & Arkema
4 March 20204 March 2020Arkema is committed to keeping global warming well below 2°CGroup has now set a new strategic environmental objective: to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 38% in 2030 compared to 2015
3 February 202029 January 2020Arkema Exhibits its Range of High-Performance Sustainable Solutions for the Sports Market at ISPO 2020Top sports performance articles benefit from castor-oil based Pebax
16 January 202013 January 2020Arkema launched high-performance, environmentally friendly solutions at KWith a focus on sustainability, the Paris-based company said it displayed innovative and environmentally sound solutions during the world's biggest plastics and rubber trade fair
27 May 201922 May 2019Latest Global Bioplastics Packaging Market Report 2019About Historical Development (2014-2018) and Estimated Forecast (2019-2025)
26 April 201920 April 2019Global Bioplastics and Biopolymers Market Research Report 2019Research report focuses on Bioplastics and Biopolymers volume and value at global level, regional level and company level during 2019-2025
Weltmarkt für Biokunststoffe und Biopolymere 2019: Beschränkungen, Nachfrage, Wachstum Von Arkema, BASF, Braskem, NatureWorks, NovamontForschungsbericht zu Bioplastics und Biopolymers analysiert die Marktgrößenentwicklung von Biokunststoffen und Biopolymeren aus den Jahren 2019 bis 2025
3 April 20199 September 2021The Chemical Industry Says Goodbye to Fossil FuelsA new paper by the nova-Institute sets out the path towards sustainability for the chemical industry
1 April 201931 March 2019New study: the market size of the Bioplastics will reach 3900 million dollars by 2023The use of bioplastics reduces the consumption of petroleum feedstock’s and is preferred by consumers across the world as it is organic
7 March 20196 March 2019Global Bio Plastics Market 2019:- Braskem, NatureWorks, Novamont, BASF, Corbion, DSM, DuPont, Arkema, Kingfa, FKuR, BiomeIndustry Production, Trends, Sales, Supply, Demand, Analysis & Forecast to 2023
18 February 201913 February 2019Arkema showcases its range of performance materials for sports equipment at ISPO Munich 2019New grades in the Pebax® Rnew® bio-based range, derived from sustainable castor oil, to be highlighted
9 January 201921 December 2018The BAMCO consortium: eight industry stakeholders, companies and research laboratories are pooling their expertise to develop biosourced composites using bamboo fibresInnovation to possibly reduce the environmental footprint of aircraft, as well as delivering benefits that extend well beyond the aerospace industry
4 December 20183 December 2018The BAMCO consortiumEight industry stakeholders, companies and research laboratories are pooling their expertise to develop biosourced composites using bamboo fibres
26 November 201821 November 2018‘Breakthrough’ harvesting solution, growing market, potential beyond biodiesel – all good signs for castor oil’s futureAfter all, if we can make shoes and yarn from castor plants, the possibilities seem endless
30 January 20189 September 2021BioRECO2VER: turning CO2 into chemicals using bioconversion4 year project to focus on refining biotechnological processes which can turn CO2 from industrial point sources into valuable platform chemicals
24 November 201722 November 2017Ten Innovative Biobased Clothing ItemsClothes made from novel biobased materials are becoming more widespread. Here are ten of our favourites
24 July 20174 October 2017France’s Arkema Looks to Specialty Chemicals to Drive GrowthCompany plans to achieve a 50 percent increase in its production capacities for polyamide 11
Arkema: Franzosen investieren in biobasierte PolyamideAusbau der weltweiten Kapazitäten für Polyamid 11 (PA11) um etwa 50 Prozent vorgesehen
17 July 201713 July 2017Global Bioplastic Packaging Market is Projected to be Valued at USD 34.24 Billion By 2024New report from Hexa Research shows that growth is mainly being driven by rising consumer demand for resource efficient and eco-friendly products
14 July 20171 June 2018 MArginal Lands for Growing Industrial Crops – Turning a burden into an opportunityEU research project MAGIC kicks off
Arkema announces a major investment project in the biosourced polyamide 11 chain in AsiaWith this upcoming plant, Arkema will have a second amino 11 monomer production site, complementing its historical site in Marseille, France
23 June 201721 June 2017Arkema celebrates 70th anniversary of bio-based Arkema celebrates the 70th birthday of its flagship Rilsan® polyamide 11 brandnylon“A proven legacy. An exciting future.” is the theme for Arkema’s celebration of the 70th anniversary of the invention of its flagship Rilsan® polyamide
22 June 201721 June 2017VIDEO: Arkema celebrates 70 years of Rilsan PA11The 70th year celebration kicked off on 10 June at its production facility and research center in Serquigny