27 January 2017
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AkzoNobel has signed
a framework joint development agreement
with specialty chemicals company Itaconix
to explore opportunities
for the production of bio-based polymers.
Itaconix uses a proprietary polymerization process
to turn naturally-occurring itaconic acid,
obtained from sugars through fermentation,
into polymers.
The two firms will now explore opportunities
to apply this technology
in the development and commercialization
of bio-based polymers for novel applications.
Peter Nieuwenhuizen,
RD&I Director
for AkzoNobel’s Specialty Chemicals business
“This innovation enables the production of polymers
from renewable ingredients, which fits closely with our
Planet Possible sustainability agenda of
doing more with less,”
“These bio-based polymers offer unique properties
in applications essential to our everyday lives,
ranging from water quality to cleaning and hygiene.”
The deal with Itaconix is the latest example of
AkzoNobel’s commitment
to fostering innovation and approaching
the topic in an open and collaborative way.
Itaconix is a US subsidiary of Revolymer,
which is also working with AkzoNobel
on a marine coatings project.
Kevin Matthews,
CEO of Revolymer
“AkzoNobel has worldwide capabilities
to utilize our itaconic acid polymers
in many application areas.
We believe this agreement is an important step
for the further development of bio-based chemistry
on a large scale.”
Earlier this month,
AkzoNobel launched Imagine Chemistry,
an open innovation challenge
aimed at start-ups and chemistry professionals
to find new opportunities
for innovation and sustainable growth.
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