Leonid Capital invests in on-site PFAS destruction tech
Leonid Capital Partners, a private investment firm based in Palo Alto, USA, has announced an investment in AxNano, Inc., a technology company specializing in on-site PFAS chemical destruction. Leonid, a…
Låkril achieves key milestone with first continuous pilot plant for bio-acrylic acid
Låkril Technologies has reached a significant milestone in its journey toward sustainable chemical production. The company commissioned its first fully continuous pilot plant in December 2025. This marks the fourth…
Kemvera strengthens U.S. biochemicals with new plant milestones
Kemvera, formerly known as New Iridium, announced progress in commercializing biochemicals. The Denver-based company has completed its process design for a 50,000-ton-per-year plant. This is a key milestone toward large-scale…
European biochemicals expand in Asia
Large European producers are opening capacity in Asia to dodge headwinds at home
Investment boost for Dutch biochemical producer Mevaldi
ICOs Capital has announced an investment in Mevaldi B.V., a Dutch biotech firm specializing in sustainable biochemical building blocks. The funding aims to support Mevaldi’s efforts to increase production capacity…
Green D Market Analytics publishes comprehensive report on renewable surfactants market
Green D Market Analytics (GDMA) released a new market report called “Detailed Assessment of the Renewable Surfactants Market.” It was developed in collaboration with Neil A Burns LLC. View a…
French ban on PFAS in cosmetics and clothes takes effect
France has officially implemented a ban on the production and sale of PFAS chemicals, often called 'forever chemicals,' starting January 1st. The law stipulates that from January 2026, the production,…
Allnex receives EU Product Safety Award for leading PFAS phase-out
Allnex has been awarded the EU Product Safety Award by the European Commission for its early, comprehensive phase-out of PFAS-containing additives. This initiative demonstrates a proactive commitment to sustainability, safety,…
Bio-emollient OXISMOOTH® DS debuts in Brazil’s beauty market
Indovinya, the specialty chemicals division of Indorama Ventures, announced the launch of OXISMOOTH® DS in the Brazilian market. This multifunctional emollient is made entirely from plant-based, renewable sources, setting new…