Michelin is preparing to industrialize a promising biosourced molecule thanks to ResiCare.

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Within the Michelin group, sustainable innovation is taking a new decisive step. Founded in 2016, the startup ResiCare is preparing to industrialize 5-HMF, a fully bio-based molecule with promising potentials. The first samples, now available, pave the way for large-scale industrial testing, marking a significant turning point for bio-based chemistry in Europe. This visionary project, supported by the research consortium and the BioImpulse initiative, aims to provide sustainable alternatives to traditional adhesive resins. This is a major advancement for the automotive industry and beyond.

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Michelin, through its subsidiary ResiCare, is about to revolutionize the chemical industry with the large-scale production of 5-HMF, an innovative bio-based molecule. This ambitious project aims to provide a sustainable and non-toxic alternative to traditional materials, while boosting the French green chemistry sector.

A significant advance with 5-HMF

Founded in 2016, ResiCare stands out under the aegis of the Michelin group as a pioneer in developing environmentally friendly chemical solutions. The company is set to build a factory in Europe for the production of 5-HMF, a fully bio-based monomer.

The molecule 5-HMF, or 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, represents an ecological alternative to traditional chemical compounds used in various industries, including automotive. Its industrial production will mark a crucial step towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly chemistry.

First successes: Samples available for industrial testing

ResiCare recently announced that the first samples of 5-HMF are now available for industrial testing. This advancement allows industrial partners to test and evaluate this innovative molecule in their production processes, paving the way for wider adoption of these bio-based materials.

The BioImpulse project: Towards new adhesive resins

The BioImpulse project, carried out in collaboration with ResiCare, also illustrates Michelin’s commitment to creating bio-based adhesive resins. These new adhesive resins are designed without substances of concern, classified as “Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC)”, thus meeting the growing safety and sustainability requirements in the chemical industry.

Strategic partnerships and collaboration with IFP Energies Nouvelles

ResiCare is working closely with IFP Energies Nouvelles to develop an advanced production process for 5-HMF. This strategic cooperation combines expertise and innovation, ambitiously aiming to establish a new standard in the production of non-toxic bio-based materials.

The rise of the French bio-based chemistry sector

Michelin and ResiCare are not only focused on developing innovative products but also seek to promote the rise of the French bio-based chemistry sector. By encouraging local innovation and contributing to a greener economy, the research consortium initiated by Michelin offers a sustainable alternative to traditional materials used notably in the automotive industry.

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