Arkema and Catalyxx Partner for Low-Carbon Acrylics Transition
- Catalyxx plans to build an industrial facility to produce bio-alcohols from bioethanol.
- Bio n-butanol will be produced using patented technology validated in Seville, Spain.
- Arkema evaluates bio-alcohols for bio-based acrylic resins in high-performance applications.
- The project aligns with environmental regulations and green building certifications.
Strategic Partnership
Arkema and Catalyxx have formed a strategic partnership to create a new value chain for low-carbon, bio-based acrylic resins. This collaboration leverages Catalyxx's proprietary technology to produce bio-alcohols, including bio n-butanol, from bioethanol.
Innovative Production Facility
Catalyxx plans to construct an industrial facility to produce these bio-alcohols. The technology, which has been validated at a demonstration plant in Seville, Spain, offers a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to fossil-based alternatives.
Application in Acrylic Resins
Arkema is assessing the use of these bio-alcohols as feedstocks for the commercial-scale production of bio-based acrylic resins. These resins are intended for high-performance applications in coatings, adhesives, e-mobility, living comfort, and sustainable infrastructure markets.
Environmental Alignment
The project supports Arkema's strategy to deliver sustainable solutions and aligns with environmental regulations and green building certifications. It marks a significant step in transitioning to more responsible materials by replacing fossil-based raw materials with renewable alternatives.
Source: Arkema