Tony Liu and his team have developed a transparent fabric softener for the Asian market that eliminates the use of solvents. After intensive research and development, they achieved a breakthrough: a particularly eco-friendly and cost-effective product.
In my Element
"We want to build the most accurate clock in the world"
Time is no longer measured solely in human dimensions. Atomic clocks control and regulate time more accurately than humans ever could. The Vienna University of Technology now wants to go one step further and base clocks on the atomic nucleus.
Soil Protection
Regaining Ground
Housing is now being built in many places where factories or barracks once stood. However, cleaning contaminated sites is time-consuming and expensive. Various substances from Evonik convert pollutants in the ground into harmless products or bind them in place—and offer a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional remediation methods
Energy Transition
Solid Energy
Researchers are working hard to create more powerful batteries for electric mobility. Solid-state batteries are one approach because they enable significantly extended range and are safer. Evonik has developed a building block for polymer electrolytes that could overcome the disadvantages of existing solid-state batteries
Mobility
Rules for electric traffic
Electric mobility is picking up speed worldwide. Governments rely on various regulatory measures to manage their markets and drive the transition to sustainable transportation solutions
Chemistry
ELEMENTS Audio
Here you can listen to ELEMENTS:
In our podcasts, we let experts have their say and report directly on their projects.
Amin Zadehnazari is a postdoctoral researcher at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York (USA).
Circularity
Plastic from Oil - Oil from Plastic
The global production of plastic has been continuously increasing for decades. It's high time to bring these products back into the cycle. Flow improvers from Evonik support chemical recycling in this endeavor.
Energy Transition
Under Power
Expensive energy sources and raw materials as well as stricter requirements for climate change mitigation require new processes for the production of chemicals. Evonik is therefore exploring ways to make greater use of electrochemical processes and products—and has set up a platform specifically for this purpose
Marcel Häfele is a YouTuber who focuses on chemistry and other natural sciences. He is particularly fascinated by the properties of gallium.
Hydrogen from the biorefinery
At the Evonik site in Rheinfelden, on the border with Switzerland, hydrogen is produced in an unconventional way.
“I’m reaching for the stars”
Dr. Andrea “Annie” Kritcher is a nuclear engineer and physicist on the National Ignition Faculty at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California. For the December 2022 experiment, she designed the capsule that contained the deuterium and tritium fuel
Evonik-Country
Evonik Country
Mexico: Fair to sunny
What’s the secret behind Mexico’s appeal? The combination of a lively culture and a favorable climate—factors that also have an economic impact. The country between the USA and Central America is experiencing rapid technological and industrial development. Evonik is supporting this upswing with innovative products and solutions
Evonik Country
Egypt: A land with a remarkable sense of purpose
Egypt’s historic heritage captivates people from all over the world—largely because it leaves many questions open, such as those concerning the construction of the pyramids. But one thing is clear: The Egyptians are characterized by a remarkable sense of purpose, whether they’re constructing a canal cutting straight through the country or erecting a new metropolis. Evonik too is firmly established in this environment
Evonik Country
Japan: Roots and resilience
Japan is a highly developed industrial nation. But elements of the country’s rich cultural heritage are firmly anchored even in the midst of its bustling major cities. Whether it’s comics, cuisine or stagecraft, this island nation on the rim of the Pacific Ocean knows how to integrate tradition into modern life
