Arkema and Catalyxx partner for low-carbon acrylic resins

Catalyxx is planning to build a first-of-its-kind industrial facility to produce bio-alcohols, including bio n-butanol, from bioethanol

Arkema, a global leader in specialty materials, and Catalyxx, an innovator in bio-based chemicals, announce a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to develop a new value chain for low-carbon, bio-based acrylic resins by leveraging breakthrough proprietary technology.

Catalyxx is planning to build a first-of-its-kind industrial facility to produce bio-alcohols, including bio n-butanol, from bioethanol. These bio-alcohols, based on a patented technology validated at a demonstration plant in Seville, Spain, offer a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to fossil-based alternatives.

Arkema is evaluating the use of these bio-alcohols as feedstocks for the commercial-scale production of bio-based acrylic resins with lower carbon footprint. These resins will serve high-performance applications in coatings, adhesives for new energy solutions, e-mobility, living comfort, and sustainable infrastructure markets.

“This partnership is fully aligned with Arkema’s strategy and ambition to deliver ever more sustainable solutions to our customers. By working with Catalyxx, we strengthen our ability to reduce the carbon footprint of our materials and meet the growing demands of environmental regulations and green building certifications,” said Richard Jenkins, Senior Vice President, Arkema Coating Solutions.

“This project is a major milestone for Catalyxx, and we value the trust and shared vision we’ve built with Arkema over the past few years. This new step reinforces our common interest in advancing sustainable materials and supports the continued development of our first commercial plant,” added Joaquin Alarcón, Founder and CEO of Catalyxx.