Catalyxx and Arkema collaborate on industrial-scale bio-alcohol production for low-carbon acrylic resins

Catalyxx and Arkema collaborate on industrial-scale bio-alcohol production for low-carbon acrylic resins

(IN BRIEF) Arkema and Catalyxx have announced a strategic partnership to develop a new value chain for bio-based acrylic resins with a lower carbon footprint. Catalyxx plans to construct an industrial facility to produce bio-alcohols such as bio n-butanol from bioethanol, based on patented technology proven at its Seville demonstration plant. Arkema will explore the use of these bio-alcohols as feedstocks for producing sustainable acrylic resins, serving markets in coatings, adhesives, e-mobility, and sustainable infrastructure. Richard Jenkins of Arkema said the collaboration strengthens efforts to reduce material emissions and meet sustainability standards, while Catalyxx CEO Joaquin Alarcón emphasized that the partnership is a key milestone in building its first commercial plant. The initiative supports the transition away from fossil-based inputs and highlights both companies’ commitment to advancing sustainable materials.

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS LA DÉFENSE, 18-Sep-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Arkema, a global leader in specialty materials, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Catalyxx, a bio-based chemical innovator, to create a new value chain for sustainable acrylic resins. The partnership combines Arkema’s expertise in advanced materials with Catalyxx’s proprietary technology to develop low-carbon alternatives to fossil-based resins, targeting high-performance applications across coatings, adhesives, e-mobility, living comfort, and sustainable infrastructure.

As part of the initiative, Catalyxx is preparing to build the first industrial-scale facility dedicated to producing bio-alcohols such as bio n-butanol from bioethanol. The company’s patented process, validated at a demonstration plant in Seville, Spain, offers a substantially reduced carbon footprint compared with conventional fossil-based production routes. These bio-alcohols will serve as feedstocks for Arkema’s evaluation of large-scale production of bio-based acrylic resins.

“This partnership fits seamlessly into Arkema’s long-term ambition of delivering innovative, sustainable solutions to our customers,” said Richard Jenkins, Senior Vice President of Arkema Coating Solutions. “By working with Catalyxx, we enhance our ability to cut the carbon footprint of our materials and respond to the growing requirements of green building standards and environmental regulations.”

For Catalyxx, the collaboration marks a significant milestone in its commercial journey. “This project is a major step forward for us, and we deeply value the trust and common vision we share with Arkema,” stated Joaquin Alarcón, Founder and CEO of Catalyxx. “Together we will advance sustainable materials and accelerate the realization of our first commercial-scale plant.”

The project represents a decisive move toward the transition to renewable, responsible raw materials, reinforcing Arkema’s commitment to reducing reliance on fossil feedstocks while maintaining the high performance that its markets demand.

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SOURCE: Arkema