Transformational innovation

Evonik is not merely a participant in the solving of global challenges – in several areas, we are right at the forefront. And we are improving the lives of people worldwide. In his LinkedIn series on Transformational Innovation our Senior Fellow Walter Pfefferle once a month showcased examples of Evonik′s contributions to transformational change and illustrated how our innovations will help to transform this world into a better one.

Please find all of the articles of this series below:

#1 When it comes to fossil fuel displacement, achieving a lot with only a little effort is usually the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Find out, how?membranes?may contribute to make?biomethane?a sustainable and efficient fixture in the renewable energy mix:

#2 Beds are the guardians of our sleep, but disposal of mattresses is a global environmental nightmare. Find out, how a new process for?polyurethane?recycling?may be a dream come true for?circular economy.

#3 Millions of people rely on fish to supply necessary and healthy fatty acids to their diets. But a growing population and limited supply of?omega-3 from wild-caught fish put the industry in jeopardy. A problem that may be solved with?algal?oil. How?

#4 Lipid nano particles?are key in the development of new drugs and vaccines to meet society’s future health challenges. Read more on how these tiny molecules safely shuttle?RNA?into target cells and how this technology might propel effective?RNA-based therapeutics:?

#5 Most European industries still rely heavily on fossil raw materials. Their greatest hope of reaching climate neutrality by 2050 is?green hydrogen. The only problem: a lack of a?cost-competitive technical solutions for its production.?AEM electrolysis?has the potential to solve this issue. How?

#6 From pollination to waste disposal – insects perform crucial functions within many ecosystems. But their numbers are dwindling at alarming rates. One of the main culprits: agricultural pollution. Find out, how?microbial?delivery systems?for?biological crop protection?can help safeguard our planet’s?biodiversity:

#7 Many products that keep us and our living spaces clean, significantly affect the?environment. Surfactants that are used in anything from detergents to snow board wax are one of the main culprits. Find out how substituting them with biosurfactants?may revolutionize the cleaning industry:

#8 Cement is a versatile and much used material for?construction, but its carbon footprint is also quite alarming. Read about a few ideas that have the potential to make the industry much more?sustainable:

#9 Tires are a major factor in determining the environmental footprint of a vehicle. Find out, how green tires may make all the difference for a more?sustainable?mobility:

#10 Lithium is essential for the electrification of mobility. There is, however, hardly any efficient process to recycle it. Find out, how a ceramic?membrane?system could help alleviate the situation and insure tomorrow’s?lithium?supply:

#11 Animal welfare?is becoming more and more important for consumers. But how can producers reliably confirm their sustainable meat production methods? And how can consumers know to trust them? Find out, how?epigenetics?can answer both questions: