Arkema and Catalyxx are advancing the shift toward lower-carbon-footprint acrylic monomers and resins.

Arkema, a global leader in speciality materials, and Catalyxx, a pioneer in bio-based chemicals, have announced a strategic partnership. The collaboration will focus on creating a new value chain for low-carbon, bio-based acrylic resins by harnessing Catalyxx’s innovative proprietary technology.

Catalyxx plans to build a pioneering industrial facility to produce bio-alcohols, including bio n-butanol, from bioethanol. Leveraging a patented technology validated at its demonstration plant in Seville, Spain, these bio-alcohols deliver a substantially lower carbon footprint compared to fossil-based alternatives.

Arkema is exploring the use of these bio-alcohols as feedstocks for the commercial-scale production of bio-based acrylic resins with reduced carbon emissions. These resins are intended for high-performance applications in coatings and adhesives for new energy solutions, e-mobility, living comfort, and sustainable infrastructure markets.

"This partnership is fully aligned with Arkema’s strategy and ambition to deliver ever more sustainable solutions to our customers. By working with Catalyxx, we strengthen our ability to reduce the carbon footprint of our materials and meet the growing demands of environmental regulations and green building certifications.” Richard Jenkins, Senior Vice President, Arkema Coating Solutions

"This project is a major milestone for Catalyxx, and we value the trust and shared vision we’ve built with Arkema over the past few years. This new step reinforces our common interest in advancing sustainable materials and supports the continued development of our first commercial plant.” Joaquin Alarcón, Founder and CEO of Catalyxx

This project represents a significant step in advancing more sustainable materials and underscores Arkema’s commitment to substituting fossil-based raw materials with renewable alternatives—while maintaining high performance.

Source: ARKEMA