Drug delivery
Renewable carbon
Mass balance, crack C4, renewable resources: replacing fossil carbons with bio-based and recycled alternatives.
Foresight
A material that promotes recycling
From sustainable sports shoes to the circular economy of toothbrushes: Björn Theis talks about the potential of monomaterials.
Batteries
Stored Power
Researchers are working on innovative energy storage systems—and discovering new potential in established technologies.
In my element
“Carbon is the foundation of life”
The recycling researcher Daniel Goldmann has a plan for extracting indium from electronic waste – with behavioral psychology.
Water electrolysis
The membrane is the key
AEM electrolysis is expected to produce large amounts of green hydrogen. A new membrane will make it possible.
Innovations
Perspectives in overview
Research for a better future: Our Perspectives illuminates pioneering ideas and innovations from around the world.
All focal areas
An overview of the dossiers
Reports, interviews, and graphics: Our dossiers bring together everything worth knowing about the main themes of ELEMENTS.
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Evonik Country
Belgium: An anchorage for traditions
From the international port of Antwerp to the tiny French fries stands in the streets of Brussels: Impressions from the Evonik country Belgium.
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USA: Endless opportunities
The USA is a pioneer when it comes to important future technologies—and that’s one reason why it’s Evonik’s second home.
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Italy: Constant change
From the historic city center of Bergamo to the Formula One race track in Monza and on to Rome: a visual journey through Italy.
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