5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) news

All news on 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) (also known as 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural, 5-HMF, and 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-furaldehyde): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies in Europe.

21 March 2023
Stora Enso and Kolon Partner on Bio-Based Materials
They signed a Joint Development Agreement to create and commercialize bio-based polyesters and renewable binder resins for packaging, car tires, electronics, and more, leveraging their combined expertise.
3 February 2014
First Commercial Production of Renewable 5-HMF
The Biochem-1 facility in Switzerland now produces up to 20 tonnes of high-purity 5-HMF annually from renewable feedstock, offering sustainable materials for various industries.

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