25 January 201823 January 2018 PULaCell: Den Holzbau beflügeln mit biobasiertem Polyurethan Forschungsinstitute und Industriebetriebe entwickeln im Rahmen des Projektes biobasierte, mit Cellulosefasern verstärkte Kunststofflamellen für stabilere Holzwerkstoffe
23 January 20189 September 2021 More Than Just a Dream. Climate-Destroying CO2 as a Feedstock for Fuels, Chemicals and Plastics Current Research and Industrial Implementation Highlights
Mehr als ein Traum: Klimakiller CO2 als Rohstoff für Kraftstoffe, Chemie und Kunststoffe Highlights aus aktueller Forschung und industrieller Umsetzung
17 January 20189 September 2021 Learning from leaves: Going green with artificial photosynthesis Video: Collaboration between Siemens, Evonik and Covestro combines solar-powered electroreduction of CO2 with a bacterial fermenter to produce complex chemicals
12 December 20178 December 2017 Report of Biorizon’s Annual Event 2017: from the lab to piloting €10m Euro deal signed to accelerate bio-aromatic development
16 November 201722 November 2017 European biocomposite production reached 410,000 tonnes in 2017. Yearly growth rate is 3% – highest growth rate of 30% in new application fields There is considerable interest in biocomposites from various parts of the industry
Die europäische Biokomposit-Produktion erreichte 2017 410.000 Tonnen. Jährliche Wachstumsrate von 3 % – höchste Wachstumsrate von 30 % in neuen Anwendungsfeldern Das Interesse an Biokompositen aus verschiedenen Bereichen der Industrie ist groß
Kohlendioxid als Rohstoff nutzen Kohlendioxid ist weitgehend als klimaschädliches Abgas bekannt – Die immer wiederkehrende Frage ist, ob man dieses Gas auch als Rohstoff nutzen könnte
9 November 201722 November 2017 Natural fibre-reinforced plastics: establishment and growth in niche markets More than 30 compound companies produce over 80,000 tonnes of granulates with wood and natural fibres in Europe 2017 – new producers with major growth plans
Naturfaserverstärkte Kunststoffe: Wachstum und Etablierung in der Nische Mehr als 30 Compoundeure produzieren über 80.000 t Granulate mit Holz- und Naturfasern in Europa 2017 – große Wachstumspläne bei neuen Produzenten
27 October 20179 September 2021 Covestro: Europeans join forces on CO2 – Chemical industry will use waste gas from steel factories to make plastics Research project launched with 14 partners from seven countries - EU supports development of a particularly sustainable process
Covestro: Europäischer Schulterschluss zur CO2-Nutzung – Chemie will Abgase aus Stahlwerken für Kunststoffe verwenden Forschungsprojekt mit 14 Partnern aus sieben Ländern gestartet - EU fördert Entwicklung von besonders nachhaltigem Verfahren
20 October 201718 October 2017 First automotive refinish coating with bio-based hardener Sonnenwagen Aachen tests biobased coating-layer from Covestro at the World Solar Challenge
10 October 20177 November 2017 Production of 400,000 t of Biocomposites in Europe for Construction, Automotive, Furniture and Consumer Goods The Biocomposites Conference Cologne (BCC) will be the largest industry meeting on biocomposites worldwide, 6 and 7 December 2017 in Cologne, Germany
29 September 201718 September 2017 Covestro develops bio-based aniline Covestro has developed a 100% bio-based aniline using biomass feedstock
11 September 20177 September 2017 Covestro: Bio-based resin for stable timber construction materials High flame retardance and protection against weathering thanks to new polyurethane matrix
4 September 20171 September 2017 Biobasiertes Harz für stabile Holzbaustoffe Hoher Flammschutz dank neuer Matrix
21 July 201719 July 2017 Covestro makes “unprecedented achievement” with the chemical used to manufacture dyes, drugs and plastics Newly developed process uses a microorganism as a catalyst to first convert the industrial sugar into an aniline precursor
3 July 20179 September 2021 „Resource Innovators 2017“ gekürt Auszeichnung von fünf Start-ups auf Berliner Rohstoffgipfel / Ideen zur Einsparung von Erdöl in der Chemieindustrie/ Signal für mehr Gründergeist und Kooperation
8 June 20176 June 2017 Covestro achieves a breakthrough in research – Key chemical now derived from plants Biomass as new raw material for aniline production - completely new process jointly developed with partners
Covestro gelingt wissenschaftlicher Durchbruch – Wichtige Chemikalie jetzt aus Pflanzen Biomasse als neuer Rohstoff zur Produktion von Anilin - komplett neues Verfahren mit Partnern entwickelt
20 April 201718 April 2017 Sustainable Polyurethanes and the Bio Economy Reducing the environmental impact of polymers by replacing fossil derived carbon
10 April 20174 April 2017 Sustainable furniture coating for sustainable living: New biobased hardener proved successful in waterborne coating Collaboration of RiFRA Milano, Sirca and Covestro
3 April 201730 March 2017 Collaboration between Audi, BASF and Covestro: New clearcoat with biobased hardener for automotive manufacturing Test bodies successfully coated under realistic production conditions - Audi Q2 exhibit is a highlight of the European Coatings Show
Kooperation von Audi, BASF und Covestro: Neuer Klarlack mit biobasiertem Härter für die Automobilproduktion Erfolgreiche Lackierung von Testkarossen unter seriennahen Bedingungen - Audi Q2 Exponat ist ein Highlight auf der European Coatings Show
22 February 201720 February 2017 A bio-based coating has created a greener way to paint trains Covestro, Lankwitzer, Newag JV delivered a bio-based resin which is more effective than current coatings
15 February 201713 February 2017 Kooperation von Newag, Lankwitzer Lackfabrik und Covestro: Erster biobasierter Eisenbahnlack im Test Weichenstellung für nachhaltigere Mobilität auf der Schiene
Collaboration between Newag, Lankwitzer Lackfabrik and Covestro: First biobased railcar coating tested Setting the course for more sustainable mobility on the railways
13 February 20179 September 2021 Covestro tackling carbon-fiber-reinforced PC, PU from CO2 Global materials firm Covestro AG is making progress with two new projects
16 December 20169 September 2021 Covestro startet Auslieferung von erstem Produkt auf CO2-Basis: Debüt für Kohlendioxid als Rohstoff Klimagas in Schaumstoff-Komponente für Matratzen
Covestro begins delivery of first CO2-based product: Debut of carbon dioxide as raw material Climate gas in foam component for mattresses
30 November 201628 November 2016 6 Promising New Ways to Make Bio-based & Renewable Plastics Slideshow including a new thermoplastic elastomer (TPE ) made from consumer waste chewing gum, and a new line of black masterbatches containing 100% recycled post-consumer tires
25 November 201623 November 2016 SynBio is gearing up Synthetic Biology's large field of applications became apparent at the EFIB-conference in Glasgow, last October
16 November 201614 November 2016 Tecnon OrbiChem coverage of Bioplastics/SusPolyUrethane conferences Summary of experts coverage about two recent biopolymers conferences
3 November 20169 September 2021 New innovation hub aims to commercialise closed-loop CO2 feedstock EnCO2re programme aiming to launch CO2 re-use as a commercially viable option at scale for potential industrial partners
27 October 20169 September 2021 Covestro demonstrates the potential of plastics made from CO2 at K 2016 CO2-based flexible foam to launch soon - Climate gas now also in elastomers, e.g. for automotive applications - Use in insulating boards also conceivable
Covestro zeigt auf der K 2016 das Potenzial von Kunststoffen aus CO2 CO2-basierter Weichschaum bald auf dem Markt - Klimagas jetzt auch in Elastomeren – etwa für Anwendungen im Auto - Künftig Einsatz zudem in Dämmplatten denkbar
13 October 20169 September 2021 Chemical Industry Council honors Covestro Accolade for using CO2 as new raw material
7 October 20169 September 2021 CO2 on the way to becoming an all-around talent Covestro explores additional fields of application for carbon dioxide
22 September 20169 September 2021 Führende Konferenz zu Treibstoffen, Chemikalien und Polymeren aus CO2-Nutzung in Köln Große Visionen – und echtes Potenzial
Leading conference on fuels, chemicals and polymers from CO2 utilization in Cologne Big visions – and real potential
1 August 201629 July 2016 Recticel and Covestro join forces on new CO2 based polyol New material to be used for the production of flexible foams, furniture and mattresses
22 July 201620 July 2016 New insights in furanic intermediates and aromatic derivatives from biomass New project aims to create applied knowledge for the production of furans and furan-derived biobased aromatics from various sources
30 June 20169 September 2021 Covestro starts brand launch for CO2 products cardyon® – The new brand for sustainable plastics production
21 June 20169 September 2021 Premiere for new raw material: Covestro launches industrial production of plastics using carbon dioxide Production plant opens in Dormagen - Innovative foam components manufactured with 20 percent CO2
Premiere für neuen Rohstoff: Covestro startet industrielle Kunststoff-Herstellung mit CO2 Produktionsanlage in Dormagen eröffnet - 20 Prozent Kohlendioxid in neuartiger Schaumstoff-Komponente
28 April 20169 September 2021 Covestro in der Kritik – Ist die stoffliche Nutzung von Kohlendioxid Öko-Schwindel? Umweltschützer sind gegen „Dream Production“-Projekt von Covestro
15 April 201615 February 2018 9th Intl Biobased Materials Conference – Day 2 Bio-polymers, lignin utilisation and update on Polyhydroxyalkanoates ( PHA)
6 April 2016 Coffee waste filled bio-based resins, a new biosurfactant and bio-based dispersions for textile coatings are winners of the innovation award “Bio-based Material of the Year 2016” Winners were elected by the participants of the 9th International Conference on Bio-based Materials in Cologne, Germany
More Than Just a Dream. Climate-Destroying CO2 as a Feedstock for Fuels, Chemicals and Plastics
