Materials that enhance the way we live
Covestro intends to produce aniline from biomass
Together with partners, Covestro has proven that it can produce the crucial raw material aniline from biomass at lab scale. The company moves to upscale the process and substitute oil by biomass within this raw material completely – pushing the boundaries of sustainability and resource efficiency to another level.
STRUCTese® makes production more energy efficient
Bayer MaterialScience introduces STRUCTese®, a self-developed energy management system that helps to significantly reduce the energy needed for global production. By controlling the individual consumption of production plants, the method results in an average 10% energy reduction. Today, STRUCTese® is installed at 60 Covestro plants worldwide and can be also used as a license by other companies.
Makrolon® enables the largest ever roof module made of polycarbonate
Covestro provides the groundbreaking roof module for the new “smart fortwo” and breaks a world record. The lightweight roof module is made of Makrolon® AG2677 and tailor-made for automotive glazing. With an area of around 1.2 square meters, this is to date the largest polycarbonate roof module fitted in a production-line vehicle anywhere in the world.
Adidas Teamgeist™ soccer ball for the World Cup
Materials from Bayer enhance performance in sports as well: the soccer ball Teamgeist™, designed by Adidas as official soccer ball for the World Cup 2006, has an outer layer made of Impranil® material. It ensures that the ball stays in shape, doesn’t absorb water and remains aerodynamic even when heavily used.
Makrolon® lines up for the start of the Olympics
Freedom of design and stability as well as many further benefits characterize polycarbonate. These features make the material the first choice for many spectacular building projects such as the Olympic stadium in Athens. Perfectly in time for the Olympic Games, the stadium is constructed with a roof made of polycarbonate.
IMPACT™ technology improves the production of polyols
Our company continuously develops its products and processes. The IMPACT™ technology stands as one example. It simplifies and improves the production of polyols, a primary product of polyurethane. Furthermore the technology enables reduced production wastage and increased productivity of plants, leading to more production efficiency.
Baypreg® and Multitec® spray systems combine lightness with stiffness
With the development of the polyurethane spray systems Baypreg® and Multitec®, Bayer MaterialScience enters the new century by introducing a new era for composites. Combining lightweight with stiffness makes them ideal for countless appliances, from automotive to bath tubs.
Launching novaflex technology and viscoelastic flexible foam
The introduction of viscoelastic foams is considered a milestone, as they slowly regain their original shape and provide an even higher comfort than conventional flexible foams. An important application is mattresses for hospitals, protecting patients from decubitus.
Bayfill® EA and Bayfit® provide comfort and functionality in cars
Polyurethanes provide higher safety of customers and more comfortable and functional car seats. Bayfill are energy absorption foams, protecting the passengers in the automotive interior in the case of lateral impacts. The Bayfit® system combines two different solid foams in order to make the seat soft and the side bolsters harder. Comfort meets functionality.