Innovation and Product Development news (page 4)

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  10 June 2026

  Evonik advances chemical recycling with Purocel adsorbents and modular units

  Improves pyrolysis-oil quality for steam crackers by removing chlorine, nitrogen and silicon; specific adsorbents cut chlorides up to threefold and modular columns enable flexible plant integration.
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  10 June 2026

  H-Power signs deal to sell 5,000 kg green hydrogen from cracked ammonia to Protium

  First UK commercial bulk sale of hydrogen from cracked ammonia; 5,000 kg of ISO 14687 Grade D (99.97%) green hydrogen; permit amended to allow third‑party sales.
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  10 June 2026

  H-Power sells two LC30 fuel cell generators to TAMGO for Saudi trials

  Two LC30 units will run hot-weather field trials in Saudi Arabia, then customer trials and GCC demonstrations; TAMGO will act as exclusive regional distributor.
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  10 June 2026

  Evonik’s Ecobiol PRO: faster-germinating probiotic to reduce antibiotics in poultry

  Faster-germinating poultry probiotic reduces intestinal damage and raises survival against Clostridium perfringens, offering an alternative to routine antibiotics.
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  10 June 2026

  ARLANXEO and Covestro reduce Baypren GWP using ISCC PLUS chlorine

  Switch to ISCC PLUS-certified chlorine lowers chloroprene rubber emissions; full conversion completed Jan 2026, ~20% GWP cut versus 2025; Eco grades add certified butadiene.
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  10 June 2026

  Evonik launches Innovation Factory to accelerate market-ready innovations

  New unit targets faster, market-driven development and resilience; aims up to €300m contribution by 2032 and shifts researchers into business lines.

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  10 June 2026

  Topsoe wins DKK 25m for PowerFactor to standardize Power‑to‑X grid integration

  Grant-backed project will replace case-by-case grid studies with standardized methods, using electrolyzers, eREACT, SOEC and grid emulation at a Viborg pilot site.
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  10 June 2026

  Air Liquide launches Cryocap FG pilot for cement CO₂ capture

  3,000 Nm³/h Cryocap FG pilot at Holcim’s CaptureLab pre-treats and preconcentrates cement flue gas for CO₂ purification; modular and relocatable.
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  10 June 2026

  Holcim launches CaptureLab carbon capture test platform

  Industrial-scale, plug-and-play test platform in France for validating diverse carbon-capture technologies on real cement emissions.
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  9 June 2026

  Moeve 2025 Environmental Statement for La Rábida and Palos

  Annual report shows €33.8m+ invested in environmental upgrades, 100% renewable power in 2025, major waste recovery and water-use cuts, plus EU funding for green hydrogen project.
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  9 June 2026

  Lilly gains FDA approval for EBGLYSS every‑eight‑week maintenance dosing

  New every‑eight‑week maintenance option offers as few as six injections per year and can be used without mandatory topical therapy from treatment start.
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  9 June 2026

  Takeda: FDA accepts sBLA for IV ENTYVIO in pediatric UC and Crohn’s

  FDA accepted an sBLA to extend IV vedolizumab (ENTYVIO) to children aged 2+ with moderately to severely active UC and Crohn’s; PDUFA Q1 2027.
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  9 June 2026

  Honeywell launches Experion Cognition for autonomous control rooms at Borouge Ruwais

  AI-enabled control system makes predictive recommendations and automated decisions to reduce anomalies, increase production and compensate for operator skill gaps; commercial from Q3 2026.
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  9 June 2026

  ProLogium and OPmobility to co-develop solid‑state EV battery modules

  Testing of solid‑state cells, module design and aligned test protocols to translate 900 Wh/L cell metrics into OEM‑ready EV modules.
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  9 June 2026

  European Commission launches €1.5bn Battery Booster Facility

  Mobilises up to €1.5bn from ETS revenues as interest‑free loans to scale EV battery cell production in the EEA; call opens Q3 2026.
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  9 June 2026

  PureCycle & Innovia Films produce white, cavitated BOPP using PureFive Choice™ recycled PP

  White, cavitated BOPP film made with >40% post‑consumer recycled polypropylene showed virgin‑like processing and comparable mechanical, barrier and sealing performance.
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  9 June 2026

  Covestro Bayblend T85X R35 CQ (35% PCR PC/ABS) adopted for Lexus ES interiors

  35% post-consumer recycled PC/ABS approved for visible Lexus ES interior parts; material claims 25% lower CO2e GWP vs fossil-based alternatives and was co-developed with Toyota and Kojima.
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  9 June 2026

  thyssenkrupp Uhde wins pre‑FEEDs for Fuella’s 2×400 ktpa green ammonia projects in Brazil

  Pre‑FEEDs will optimise concept and integration for two 400 ktpa renewable‑powered ammonia plants at Pecém and Açu, covering electrolysis, balance of plant and ammonia offloading.
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  9 June 2026

  GSK to acquire Nuvalent for $10.6 billion

  Includes two late-stage ROS1 and ALK NSCLC inhibitors under FDA review for 2026 decisions, plus a HER2 candidate; expected to be accretive to profit from 2027 and funded by debt and cash.
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  9 June 2026

  Technip Energies, Airbus, Safran and Tereos form Rebound JV to build 160,000 t/y Alcohol‑to‑Jet SAF at Dunkirk

  JV to develop a 160,000 t/y Alcohol‑to‑Jet SAF plant at Port of Dunkirk; partners will fund development, run pre‑FEED/FEED and seek FID after permitting, feedstock and offtake agreements.
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  9 June 2026

  PTT Global Chemical positions Map Ta Phut as regional hub for high‑value, low‑carbon businesses with Toray and Mitsubishi

  Turning agricultural residues into bio‑based chemicals; trialled at 50,000‑L fermentation scale; pilot‑scale bio muconic and adipic acid targeted by 2028; pathway to 100% bio‑based nylon 6,6 and expanded market access.
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  8 June 2026

  Honeywell expands OT Cybersecurity Suite with AI monitoring and secure media controls

  Adds five OT security capabilities — AI monitoring, secure media scanning, data diode, Cyber GRC automation and a managed OT SOC — for manufacturing, energy and critical infrastructure.
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  8 June 2026

  Lilly's Foundayo (orforglipron) outperforms oral semaglutide, dapagliflozin and placebo in ACHIEVE trials

  Oral GLP‑1 orforglipron reduced A1C and body weight more than oral semaglutide, dapagliflozin or placebo across three Phase‑3 trials; FDA filing planned by end of Q2 2026.
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  8 June 2026

  Gilead and Merck: Phase 3 ISLEND trials show positive topline results for once‑weekly islatravir/lenacapavir

  Once‑weekly oral islatravir 2 mg/lenacapavir 300 mg met Week 48 primary endpoint, non‑inferior to Biktarvy and daily standard‑of‑care; safety profile comparable across arms.
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  8 June 2026

  Merck and Gilead discontinue Phase 3 KEYNOTE‑D46/EVOKE‑03 (Trodelvy + KEYTRUDA) in PD‑L1 ≥50% mNSCLC

  eDMC recommended stopping the Phase 3 trial after final PFS and interim OS reviews: PFS trend non‑significant, OS unlikely to be significant; safety profile consistent; ~620 patients enrolled.
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  8 June 2026

  Meccanoplastica showcases INEOS recycled HDPE at PLAST 2026

  Live blow-moulding demo will produce 200ml cosmetic bottles with advanced recycled HDPE; 4L samples use Recycl-IN HDPE with 50% post‑consumer recyclate to support regulatory targets.
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  8 June 2026

  Johnson & Johnson to acquire Firefly Bio for $1 billion to add Firelink DAC platform

  Targets KRAS-driven solid tumours with a selective protein degrader; closing expected later this year pending regulatory approvals.
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  8 June 2026

  WACKER: ceramifying silicone and 1.6/2.4 W/mK potting compounds for BEV thermal protection

  Ceramifying silicone boosts thermal and flame resistance in battery barriers; potting compounds deliver 1.6 and 2.4 W/mK, low sedimentation and room‑temperature cure.
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  8 June 2026

  Siemens and Infineon partner to add CoolSiC SiC modules to SENTRON 3QD2 breakers

  SiC power modules boost semiconductor circuit breakers for faster, denser, more reliable protection in data centers, factories and battery storage.
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  8 June 2026

  BASF launches Oppanol® N PLUS binder for next‑generation EV batteries

  High‑spec polyisobutene binder for solid‑state and advanced EV batteries; narrow specs reduce production variability; fresh stock and 20 kg packaging support OEMs.