Wachstumsbranche - Growth Area

Biotech Boom

Biotechnology is one of the key sciences of the 21st century. It is enabling investments in innumerable areas, making production more efficient, and helping to conserve resources. Last but not least, it is opening up huge economic opportunities

Biotechnology

Development of biotechnology

Scientists have been working on the research and use of biotechnology for centuries. A brief overview of the most important stages.

Various fresh green plants in test tubes

Data Mining

Prosperity thanks to Technology

The share of biotechnology within the chemical industry has been growing for years. Here is a forecast for the years 2023 to 2040.

Fermentation

Strong Strains

Some coveted products cannot be produced by simply using chemical processes. In many cases, microorganisms can help. Through fermentation, microorganisms can easily bring about even complicated reactions—if the right strains are used and the process know-how is correct

Amino Acids

Toward Climate Neutrality

The use of fermentation methods at Evonik began with the production of BIOLYS® more than 30 years ago. Bioengineers are continuously improving the productivity and reducing the carbon footprint of this production process

Biotensids

Sweet and Clean

Biosurfactants that are produced by the fermentation of sugar are in demand for the manufacture of cosmetics and detergents.

Fermentation

From Jena to the World

In the laboratories of JeNaCell, bacteria are producing the material for a dressing that enables wounds to heal quickly and gently. This area of application is scheduled to grow further following the company’s acquisition by Evonik

Hand of a researcher holding an ampoule with coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, in spotlight.

Polymers

Powerful Polymers

mRNA vaccines are helping to redirect the course of the pandemic, but their potential reaches way beyond COVID-19. Now Evonik has joined forces with Stanford University to develop a new polymer-based delivery tool that could carve the path for future mRNA applications

Opinion

Discuss first, then regulate!

The molecular biologist and science theorist Martina Schraudner on the need for society to reevaluate the meaning of biotechnology

Biotechnology

The Patterns of the Genes

How do environmental factors influence genes? The science of epigenetics addresses this question. At Evonik, a team led by Florian Böhl has developed a process that can precisely determine the biological age of chickens

Chart

Diagram Epigenetics

Not only the inheritance has an influence on our genes, but also our lives and those of our parents and grandparents. Our diagram shows how this happens.

Sustainable Feedstocks

On the Fly

Can maggots help to save the climate? A growing number of pioneering thinkers around the world are convinced that they can—and are working to develop sustainable products based on insects

Foresight

The Price of Cheese

Whether it’s Gouda, Emmentaler, mozzarella or Parmesan, cheese is a food that has been eaten daily by many people for thousands of years. It’s versatile, durable, delicious, and rich in nutrients. But the way it is produced could change in the future.

Evonik Country

USA: Endless Opportunities

The United States of America is a pioneer regarding the major technologies of the future. It’s a country that thrives on its innovative power, coupled with the will to reinvent itself again and again. Evonik participates in shaping this continuous process of renewal at many locations

Dr. Bernhard Schmid is in a natural wood area

In my Element

“Carbon is the foundation of life”

Dr. Bernhard Schmid is a professor of plant science at the University of Zurich. In his research he investigates the biodiversity of forests. The photograph was taken in the Sihlwald Nature Discovery Park near Zurich.