Press Kit: Covestro Media Talk about Biomass

Summary

Biomass from plants and trees will play a key role in the circular economy of the future: As a renewable carbon source, it reduces the dependence on oil and thus also the CO₂ footprint. Covestro is developing raw materials from biomass for high-value applications and is also researching the use of new carbon sources such as biowaste and wood waste.

On this page you will find the presentation as well as background stories, photos, infographics and videos for the Covestro Media Talk "Biomass – raw material of the future".

Presentation & background texts:

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Photos:

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Production of bio-aniline in the laboratory: the Covestro team with Dr. Gernot Jäger (center), Dr. Swantje Behnken and Dr. Wolf Kloeckner. © Covestro

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Covestro has developed the partially bio-based dispersion Bayhydrol® eco UV 2877 and the hardener Bayhydur® eco 701-90 for waterborne wood and furniture coatings. The coatings show the same good properties as conventional aqueous coatings. © Dariusz Jarzabek - stock.adobe.com

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The new film former Baycusan® eco E 1001 with a high proportion of plant-based raw materials was developed for make-up formulations with lasting hold, but it also meets customer demands for more sustainable products. © Covestro

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The partially bio-based aqueous raw material Impranil® eco improves sustainability in textile coating on fashion items such as clothing, shoes and bags. © Covestro

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A clearcoat containing the partially bio-based polyurethane raw material Desmodur® eco N 7300 survived a solar race on a 3,000-kilometer track through the Australian steppes unscathed – on the Sonnenwagen of the student team of the same name. © Covestro

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In the future, such attractively designed car headlights could be made of polycarbonate based on renewable raw materials. Covestro is cooperating with the supplier Neste. © Covestro

Infographics:

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Videos:

Environmentally Friendly Raw Material with Great Potential

Municipal Solid Waste as Raw Material

Recording of the Covestro Media Talk on Biomass