Titanium news

All news on Titanium (also known as Ti and Titan): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.

30 April 2026

Avantium completes titanium weld repairs at FDCA flagship plant

Weld repairs completed with engineering partners. Commissioning continues: utilities and sugar dehydration online; oxidation and purification in final start-up. Commercial sales expected H2 2026
21 April 2026

CATL unveils six battery innovations and integrated charge–swap network

Six batteries: Shenxing (10–15C); Qilin 280Wh/kg (1,000km) & Condensed 350Wh/kg (1,500km); Freevoy hybrid 230Wh/kg (600km); Naxtra Na‑ion GWh scale; charge–swap network, 4k stations.
8 April 2026

Clariant showcases sustainable plastics innovations at Chinaplas 2026

PFAS-free PPAs for film extrusion and food contact; halogen/antimony‑free Exolit OP 1266 for 800V+ e‑mobility; rice‑bran wax food‑approved additives; titanium catalysts to replace antimony
18 March 2026

Asahi Kasei, Nippon Steel and Nippon Steel Trading recycle electrolysis cell titanium scrap into pure titanium

Titanium scrap from chlor-alkali electrolysis cell production is collected, processed and remelted into high-purity titanium with strict contamination control, traceability and recycling targets.
23 January 2026

Avantium Updates on FDCA Plant Start-Up

Start-up delayed to mid-2026 due to titanium weld issues, adding €7M in costs. Sales to begin in the second half of 2026.
9 October 2025

Clariant Introduces Titanium Catalysts for Sustainable Polyester Production

New titanium catalysts reduce energy use, improve quality, and address antimony supply issues, enhancing sustainability and efficiency in polyester production.

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