BASF and research partners collaborate to optimize mechanical recycling of plastics

January 07, 2025

Innovative measuring technologies and AI determine the composition of waste plastics in real timeImproved quality of recycled plastics thanks to precise process steering and use of additivesHigher recycling rates to strengthen circular economy

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Nobel Prize in Chemistry: How protein discoveries benefit research at BASF

January 02, 2025

Computational protein design and protein structure prediction speed up day-to-day researchSoftware can help predict, design, and optimize proteins for new plant traits and crop protection products

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BASF inaugurates new Catalyst Development and Solids Processing Center in Ludwigshafen

December 26, 2024

Expansion of global catalyst development activitiesStrengthens R&D footprint in LudwigshafenHigh double-digit million-euro investment figure

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BASF’s Personal Care business succeeds in obtaining new cosmetic ingredient notification for Symbiocell® in China

December 17, 2024

Based on a natural plant extract of Cestrum latifolium leaves for which BASF recently obtained new cosmetic ingredient notification in ChinaSymbiocell® focuses on soothing sensitive skin and excessive cutaneous reactionsDecreases the level of skin reactivity and discomfort in volunteers having sensitive skin

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KASK safety helmets with internal shell produced from Neopor® Ccycled® by BASF

December 10, 2024

KASK and BASF combining high safety for workers with plastics circularityInternal shell of KASK helmet series Primero, Zenith X and Superplasma produced using Neopor® Ccycled® from BASFNeopor® Ccycled® is an innovative mass balanced solution with a Product Carbon Footprint reduced by approximately 90% compared to conventional Neopor®Fossil feedstock is replaced by pyrolysis oil from recycled post-consumer plastic waste in the production process of Neopor® Ccycled®

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BASF introduces new Elastollan® 1400 TPU series

December 03, 2024

Ether-based thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) with excellent hydrolysis resistancEnhanced performance for a variety of applicationsExperimental grades available for sampling

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First running shoe midsole based on new biopolymer grade by BASF

November 26, 2024

Innovative midsole by ultrarunning brand Mount to Coast combines high performance with sustainabilityBiomass-balanced ecoflex® supports the footwear industry to increase use of renewable feedstockMount to Coast and BASF enter into strategic cooperation to explore potential of biopolymers for sports shoes

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BASF invests in increasing production capacity of Neopor® at Ludwigshafen site

November 19, 2024

Expansion of production capacity by 50,000 metric tons per yearIncreasing demand expected for products for the energy-efficient renovation of buildingsFocus on EPS insulation materials with optimized sustainability profiles such as Neopor® BMB and Neopor® McycledTM

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The Carbon Trust verifies four BASF intermediates with a lower than market average product carbon footprint

November 12, 2024

“Carbon Trust Lower Claim” verification achieved for 1,6-hexanediol, formic acid, propionic acid and neopentyl glycolVerification confirms demonstrably lower cradle-to-gate CO2 footprint of products compared to market average for fossil-based equivalent products

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BASF partners with Acies Bio to drive sustainable production of Personal and Home Care ingredients

November 05, 2024

Partnership on biotechnology supports the further development of fermentation technologyBASF to benefit from Acies Bio’s OneCarbonBio platform, the first fully flexible synthetic biology platform for efficient conversion of renewable methanolCollaboration aims to develop a commercially viable technology to diversify raw materials for home and personal care products

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