The German company AMSilk has developed a process that enables bacteria to produce the protein that spiders use to spin their threads. These ten steps can turn spider silk into a blouse
Fermentation
From a spider gene to a silken thread
The German company AMSilk has developed a process that enables bacteria to produce the protein that spiders use to spin their threads. These ten steps can turn spider silk into a blouse
Data Mining
Life and Death
Antibiotics help save millions of lives. However, they pose a problem when added to animal feed in particular, as their mass use promotes resistance. An overview of the situation in figures
Data Mining
Life and Death
Antibiotics help save millions of lives. However, they pose a problem when added to animal feed in particular, as their mass use promotes resistance. An overview of the situation in figures
Circularity
One more round
In chemical recycling of plastics, the quality of the resulting pyrolysis oil is crucial. The purer the product, the more opportunities it offers for further processing. This is how the cycle works.
Circularity
One more round
In chemical recycling of plastics, the quality of the resulting pyrolysis oil is crucial. The purer the product, the more opportunities it offers for further processing. This is how the cycle works.
Circularity
Back to the beginning
Human beings are using more and more plastic. The global recycling rate must also increase in order to protect the environment and the climate. A look at facts, figures, and data
Circularity
Back to the beginning
Human beings are using more and more plastic. The global recycling rate must also increase in order to protect the environment and the climate. A look at facts, figures, and data
Polyamide
Win-win
Evonik has made one of its most important products—polyamide 12 (PA12)—particularly sustainable. Customers can choose between different levels of sustainability depending on the energy and raw material mix used in production.
The mass balance approach makes this possible
Polyamide
Win-win
Evonik has made one of its most important products—polyamide 12 (PA12)—particularly sustainable. Customers can choose between different levels of sustainability depending on the energy and raw material mix used in production.
The mass balance approach makes this possible
Microbiome
Microbe Billionaire
Billions and billions of microbes live on our skin and keep it healthy. Our diagram shows them on a large scale.
Microbiome
Microbe Billionaire
Billions and billions of microbes live on our skin and keep it healthy. Our diagram shows them on a large scale.
Chart
My little server farm
Our diagram shows the opportunities that digitalization in agriculture already offers today.
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My little server farm
Our diagram shows the opportunities that digitalization in agriculture already offers today.
Data Mining
World market for animal feed
Where does the soy come from, what ends up in the feed trough?
Our data mining provides information.
Data Mining
World market for animal feed
Where does the soy come from, what ends up in the feed trough?
Our data mining provides information.
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From head to toe
High-performance plastics or biosynthetic materials are indispensable for many medical applications. They can be formed into a variety of shapes, are robust or biodegradable depending on the intended use and are compatible with the human organism. An overview of the possible applications for medical products
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From head to toe
High-performance plastics or biosynthetic materials are indispensable for many medical applications. They can be formed into a variety of shapes, are robust or biodegradable depending on the intended use and are compatible with the human organism. An overview of the possible applications for medical products
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Water as a resource: distribution, costs, availability
Water is distributed extremely unequally throughout the world. Where is this resource available in abundance, and where is it scarce? Who wastes it, and who uses it sparingly? And how much does this important raw material cost? A numerical overview
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Water as a resource: distribution, costs, availability
Water is distributed extremely unequally throughout the world. Where is this resource available in abundance, and where is it scarce? Who wastes it, and who uses it sparingly? And how much does this important raw material cost? A numerical overview
Clean Water
Everything flows
It flows and flows and flows: Where Evonik gets the water it needs in order to operate its facilities, and how this water is channeled back
Clean Water
Everything flows
It flows and flows and flows: Where Evonik gets the water it needs in order to operate its facilities, and how this water is channeled back
Data Mining
mRNA technology: Facts and figures
mRNA technologies are revolutionizing medicine. Which diseases are they aimed at? How quickly are the new therapies coming along? And how do the innovative active ingredients enter the body? A numerical overview
Data Mining
mRNA technology: Facts and figures
mRNA technologies are revolutionizing medicine. Which diseases are they aimed at? How quickly are the new therapies coming along? And how do the innovative active ingredients enter the body? A numerical overview
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Herne plans to be climate-friendly
Solar power, green hydrogen, carbon dioxide from exhaust gases—energy and raw materials must increasingly be obtained from non-fossil sources in order to make chemical production more climate-friendly. This is an overview of the plans for Evonik’s Herne location
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Herne plans to be climate-friendly
Solar power, green hydrogen, carbon dioxide from exhaust gases—energy and raw materials must increasingly be obtained from non-fossil sources in order to make chemical production more climate-friendly. This is an overview of the plans for Evonik’s Herne location
Technology
The chip industry in figures
Production stoppages, cost explosions, supply bottlenecks—when things don’t run smoothly in the semiconductor industry, the global economy suffers. Here’s an overview of the major players in the chip world, price trends, and prospects for the future
Technology
The chip industry in figures
Production stoppages, cost explosions, supply bottlenecks—when things don’t run smoothly in the semiconductor industry, the global economy suffers. Here’s an overview of the major players in the chip world, price trends, and prospects for the future
Energy Transition
High-performance membrane produces valuable gases
Methane and carbon dioxide are important starting materials for chemical processes. High-performance membranes allow them to be extracted in high purity from biogas, which is available in large quantities
Energy Transition
High-performance membrane produces valuable gases
Methane and carbon dioxide are important starting materials for chemical processes. High-performance membranes allow them to be extracted in high purity from biogas, which is available in large quantities
Data Mining
The lithium market
The global market for lithium-based batteries is growing faster and faster, making the light metal a sought-after commodity.
Data Mining
The lithium market
The global market for lithium-based batteries is growing faster and faster, making the light metal a sought-after commodity.
Facts & Figures
Small reactor, big performance
New manufacturing processes allow the construction of small reactors that enable a major leap in sustainable production.
Facts & Figures
Small reactor, big performance
New manufacturing processes allow the construction of small reactors that enable a major leap in sustainable production.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
Energy Transition
A Good Wind
Renewable energies are now a mainstay of the global economy. The diagram shows the development.
Energy Transition
A Good Wind
Renewable energies are now a mainstay of the global economy. The diagram shows the development.
Data Mining
A Popular Binder
A diagram shows where cement is produced around the world.
Data Mining
A Popular Binder
A diagram shows where cement is produced around the world.
Microbiome
Intestinal Influencers
Diagram: What role do microorganisms play in the gut and how can we positively influence them?
Microbiome
Intestinal Influencers
Diagram: What role do microorganisms play in the gut and how can we positively influence them?
Circularity
How plastic recycling works
Only a small proportion of plastic is recycled today, and there are a whole range of solutions for this.
Circularity
How plastic recycling works
Only a small proportion of plastic is recycled today, and there are a whole range of solutions for this.
Data Mining
What will they become?
What happens to the plastic after it has been used?
Data Mining
What will they become?
What happens to the plastic after it has been used?
Collagen
This is collagen
Collagen is a protein that strengthens skin, bones and connective tissue and gives them elasticity. We show where it is used.
Collagen
This is collagen
Collagen is a protein that strengthens skin, bones and connective tissue and gives them elasticity. We show where it is used.
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The All-Rounder
Hydrogen is extremely versatile, which is why hydrogen from renewable energies is a raw material of the future.
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The All-Rounder
Hydrogen is extremely versatile, which is why hydrogen from renewable energies is a raw material of the future.
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Healing powers
The body can heal wounds itself. We show how this works and how science can support it.
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Healing powers
The body can heal wounds itself. We show how this works and how science can support it.
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PA12: the all-rounder
Whether in pipes, dishwashers, sports equipment or medical devices: PA12 is highly versatile and is ideal for printing.
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PA12: the all-rounder
Whether in pipes, dishwashers, sports equipment or medical devices: PA12 is highly versatile and is ideal for printing.
Data Mining
Good to the bones
Developed over millions of years, the human bone is a true marvel.
Data Mining
Good to the bones
Developed over millions of years, the human bone is a true marvel.
