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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

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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

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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

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Mobility

Why Europe Lags in EV Shift

According to Maximilian Fichtner, it’s only a matter of time before gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles will be replaced by electric cars. In this interview, the renowned battery expert explains why Chinese storage technology is faster and more powerful—and why Europe is in danger of missing the boat

A road sign in front of a traffic light showing green, with a yield sign attached. On the sign, which features a right-pointing arrow, it says: E-Mobility.
Chemistry

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CIRCULARITY

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Good to Know

Good Question: Is electronic waste a goldmine?

Amin Zadehnazari is a postdoctoral researcher at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York (USA).

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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.

Running smoothly: Ph.D. student Vera Beier tests the electrodialysis circuits in the pilot plant
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

In my Element

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"Gallium Melts in Your Hand"

Marcel Häfele is a YouTuber who focuses on chemistry and other natural sciences. He is particularly fascinated by the properties of gallium.

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Hydrogen from the biorefinery

At the Evonik site in Rheinfelden, on the border with Switzerland, hydrogen is produced in an unconventional way.

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Dr. Andrea „Annie“ Kritcher ist Kerntechnikerin und Physikerin an der National Ignition Faculty des Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Kalifornien. Für das Experiment im Dezember 2022 hat sie die Kapsel mit dem Brennstoff aus Deuterium und Tritium entworfen.

“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

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Evonik-Country

The ruins of Tulum overlooking the Caribbean Sea on the Riviera Maya (the coastal area of the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico). The ruins are located on a cliff, with a palm tree in front, the turquoise blue sea and a sandy beach to the right.
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

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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

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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

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