Also known as Si.
chemXplore tracks 4 projects producing silicon.
Highlights binders, PVDF and thermal/safety materials for EV and stationary batteries; 15% PVDF capacity expansion completed in June 2026; visit Booth #2714 Oct 12–15 in Detroit.
Follows Norway's finding that domestic producers were under‑allocated versus EU peers; five plants to receive EU‑aligned allocations for 2026–2030.
CVC-backed investment targets organic electro‑optic materials for hybrid silicon‑organic PICs to cut power and increase speed in AI data‑center optical interconnects.
Ultra‑high‑purity colloidal silica for wafer polishing and CMP slurries; new Kyushu Plant line to start commercial operations in October 2028.
EBITDA fell on weak silicon prices; raised NOK 1.8bn, refinanced EUR 1bn facility and obtained NOK 750m NIB loan; Elkem Iceland reclassified as discontinued.
Leadership change effective 3 August 2026; incoming CEO returns with industrial and investment experience and prior Elkem roles; outgoing CEO moves to board chair after 17 years.
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.
Investment funds R&D and industrialisation of silicon-based quantum processors, backing commercial launch targeted by end‑2026.
EBITDA fell 2.9% to €13.0m while sales dropped 12% to €221.0m; EBT improved on exchange-rate effects; Trading & Services and logistics strengthened; bond repaid €21.0m.
A new water‑based SBR anode binder for graphite/silicon minimizes binder migration, lowers surface resistivity ~5% and whole‑cell DCIR up to 18%, while retaining adhesion and heat resistance.
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