Compared to Chinese competitors, European companies often find it difficult to bring innovations to market quickly. Jörg Wuttke, long-standing head of the European Chamber of Commerce in Beijing, explains how European companies can catch up—and why Europe can benefit from the discord between China and the USA
Climate Protection
Fragrances from greenhouse gases
The chemical industry is gradually moving away from fossil raw materials. However, the transition to alternative sources poses huge challenges for the industry. In the Power2ValueChemicals project, Evonik is working with partners to test how carbon dioxide can be used for the production of fragrances
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South Korea: Asian trendsetter
The Republic of Korea has a long and tumultuous history. Today, it has evolved into a modern industrial nation with a high pace of innovation. In this dynamic environment, innovative products and solutions from Evonik are in high demand.
Hydrogen
Important Role for Green Hydrogen
An anion exchange membrane enables the cost-effective and flexible production of green hydrogen. Evonik has developed such a membrane and will produce it in a pilot plant in Marl in the future.
Chemistry
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An entrepreneur and passionate surfer is now making surfboards better and more environmentally compatible at the same time, while an additive from Evonik is playing a decisive role in making surfing greener
Interview
“Things Don’t Look Bad for Europe”
Compared to Chinese competitors, European companies often find it difficult to bring innovations to market quickly. Jörg Wuttke, long-standing head of the European Chamber of Commerce in Beijing, explains how European companies can catch up—and why Europe can benefit from the discord between China and the USA
Climate Protection
Fragrances from greenhouse gases
The chemical industry is gradually moving away from fossil raw materials. However, the transition to alternative sources poses huge challenges for the industry. In the Power2ValueChemicals project, Evonik is working with partners to test how carbon dioxide can be used for the production of fragrances
Evonik Country
South Korea: Asian trendsetter
The Republic of Korea has a long and tumultuous history. Today, it has evolved into a modern industrial nation with a high pace of innovation. In this dynamic environment, innovative products and solutions from Evonik are in high demand.
Hydrogen
Important Role for Green Hydrogen
An anion exchange membrane enables the cost-effective and flexible production of green hydrogen. Evonik has developed such a membrane and will produce it in a pilot plant in Marl in the future.
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
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Evonik Country
South Korea: Asian trendsetter
The Republic of Korea has a long and tumultuous history. Today, it has evolved into a modern industrial nation with a high pace of innovation. In this dynamic environment, innovative products and solutions from Evonik are in high demand.
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
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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
