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Arkema and Catalyxx to develop supply chain for lower-carbon acrylic resins
Arkema and Catalyxx have entered a partnership to build a supply chain for bio-based acrylic resins with a reduced carbon footprint, aiming to provide raw materials for coatings and adhesives.
Arkema and Catalyxx have announced a strategic collaboration to establish an industrial value chain for acrylic resins with a lower carbon footprint. Catalyxx intends to build a production facility based on its proprietary technology to produce bio-alcohols from bioethanol. This process has been tested at a demonstration plant in Seville, Spain.
Arkema is assessing the potential use of these bio-based feedstocks for large-scale production of acrylic resins. Such materials are intended for applications in coatings, adhesives for energy systems, e-mobility, residential uses and infrastructure.
Focus on raw materials for coatings and adhesives
According to Arkema, the partnership aims to lower the carbon footprint of raw materials and address regulatory and certification requirements. Catalyxx describes the project as an important step toward developing its first commercial production plant.
The initiative reflects a broader trend in the chemical industry to replace fossil-based feedstocks with bio-based alternatives while maintaining the technical performance required for industrial use.
