{"id":178739,"date":"2026-07-21T07:29:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T05:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=178739"},"modified":"2026-07-15T12:38:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T10:38:30","slug":"michelin-and-axens-enter-exclusive-discussions-to-accelerate-the-deployment-of-a-key-bio-based-molecule-for-green-chemistry-developed-with-ifp-energies-nouvelles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/michelin-and-axens-enter-exclusive-discussions-to-accelerate-the-deployment-of-a-key-bio-based-molecule-for-green-chemistry-developed-with-ifp-energies-nouvelles\/","title":{"rendered":"Michelin and Axens Enter Exclusive Discussions to Accelerate the Deployment of a Key Bio-Based Molecule for Green Chemistry, Developed with IFP Energies Nouvelles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Michelin, through its ResiCare brand, and Axens, have entered into exclusive negotiations for a partnership aimed at accelerating the industrialization and commercialization of 5-HMF, a strategic bio-based molecule for decarbonized chemistry, developed in collaboration with IFP Energies Nouvelles (IFPEN).<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Axens would contribute its licensing and engineering expertise to support the global deployment of the technology, enabling the substitution of fossil-based products with renewable alternatives.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Production capacity will become available as early as the beginning of 2027, with the start-up of the first 5-HMF production unit operated by Michelin ResiCare in P\u00e9age-de-Roussillon, France.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Michelin ResiCare and Axens today announced that they have entered into exclusive discussions regarding the establishment of a strategic partnership centered on an innovative technology for the production of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF), a key building block for green chemistry.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The partnership aims to accelerate the industrialization and large-scale deployment of a bio-based solution designed to address the growing decarbonization challenges facing the chemicals and materials industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5-HMF serves as a fundamental building block for the production of resins, polymers, and other more sustainable materials, enabling the gradual replacement of certain petroleum-derived molecules. This highly promising platform molecule\u2014bio-based, non-toxic, and versatile\u2014can be used to develop resins and adhesives as well as bio-based polymers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One notable example is polyethylene furanoate (PEF), a bio-based plastic widely regarded as one of the most credible alternatives to PET. PEF offers significant industrial opportunities across food packaging, bottle manufacturing, and textile fiber markets. Beyond polymers, 5-HMF also holds strong potential for a broad range of solvents, intermediates, and products used in fine and specialty chemicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to its compatibility with existing industrial processes, this molecule enables the replacement of certain fossil-based compounds, such as formaldehyde, with renewable alternatives derived from plant-based resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The result of a joint R&amp;D program conducted by Michelin ResiCare and IFP Energies Nouvelles (IFPEN), with the support of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ademe.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ADEME<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;in France and the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbe.europa.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CBE JU<\/strong><\/a>) in Europe, this technology is now at the heart of a major industrial project. A first production unit, located in P\u00e9age-de-Roussillon, France, with a capacity of approximately 3,000 tonnes per year, will be operated by Michelin ResiCare. Start-up is scheduled for early 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By combining Michelin\u2019s innovation strength, through the expertise of Michelin ResiCare, with Axens\u2019 industrialization know-how and global deployment capabilities, this collaboration aims to bring to market a solution that is efficient, competitive, and sustainable.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/07\/Bildschirmfoto-2026-07-15-um-12.32.56.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-178755\" style=\"width:611px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/07\/Bildschirmfoto-2026-07-15-um-12.32.56.png 615w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/07\/Bildschirmfoto-2026-07-15-um-12.32.56-300x271.png 300w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/07\/Bildschirmfoto-2026-07-15-um-12.32.56-150x135.png 150w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/07\/Bildschirmfoto-2026-07-15-um-12.32.56-299x270.png 299w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Michelin ResiCare and Axens today announced that they have entered into exclusive discussions regarding the establishment of a strategic partnership centered on an innovative technology for the production of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF), a key building block for green chemistry. 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