Arkema to Showcase Sustainable and High-Performance Innovations at JEC World 2025
At the highly anticipated JEC World 2025, Arkema, a global leader in specialty materials, will present a wide range of innovations that address both industrial and environmental transition challenges. This year, the company is particularly focused on advancing sustainability and high-performance materials, demonstrating the company’s commitment to creating a circular economy, improving recycling methods, and pushing the boundaries of technology in various industries, including aerospace, transportation, and renewable energy.
Arkema’s exhibit will feature cutting-edge products and solutions designed to revolutionize industries by fostering sustainability without compromising on performance. A key highlight will be a new solution aimed at battery recycling and repair, alongside an eco-designed vertical wind turbine blade made using Arkema’s Elium® resins. These products underscore Arkema’s strong focus on advancing the circular economy and enabling the recycling of composites, an area where the company has been a pioneer.
Battery Recycling and Repair Solutions
One of the most innovative offerings Arkema will present at JEC World 2025 is its solution for battery recycling and repair. As the world shifts toward more sustainable and environmentally friendly energy solutions, battery recycling has become a critical area of focus. Arkema’s innovative technologies aim to improve the efficiency of the recycling process, which is essential to reducing the environmental impact of electric vehicle batteries, energy storage systems, and other battery-powered devices. By enabling more efficient and cost-effective recycling, Arkema’s solutions will play a crucial role in making the transition to renewable energy and sustainable mobility smoother and more feasible on a global scale.
Eco-Designed Wind Turbine Blades with Elium® Resins
Arkema’s Elium® resins continue to be at the forefront of sustainable composite solutions. These resins allow for the recycling of composites, a breakthrough that is helping to close the loop in the production and disposal of composite materials. At JEC World 2025, Arkema will showcase an eco-designed vertical wind turbine blade made with Elium® resins. The blade is part of Arkema’s ongoing commitment to driving the circular economy in the renewable energy sector. The blade is designed not only for superior performance but also with recyclability in mind, showcasing how composite materials can be reused at the end of their life cycle.
The vertical wind turbine blade will be presented by Northern Light Composites, which has been recognized as a finalist in the JEC Innovation Awards for its work in circularity. The development of this blade is an exciting step in enhancing the sustainability of wind energy production, highlighting the role of composites in reducing the environmental footprint of renewable energy technologies.
Rilsan® Polyamide 11: 100% Bio-Based Composites for Sustainability
Arkema will also feature its Rilsan® Polyamide 11 at the event, a 100% bio-based material that has revolutionized the production of sustainable composites. Rilsan® Polyamide 11 is used in a variety of industries, including transportation, aerospace, sports, and consumer goods. One of the standout characteristics of this material is its ability to be processed with natural fibers like flax, hemp, and bamboo without degradation. These fibers are sourced from renewable resources, making the resulting composites more sustainable and recyclable compared to traditional materials derived from fossil fuels.
By offering a bio-based alternative to conventional materials, Rilsan® Polyamide 11 helps to reduce reliance on petrochemical-based polymers while contributing to a lower overall carbon footprint. This material is particularly well-suited for applications in which weight reduction and sustainability are critical, such as in lightweight vehicle components, aerospace structures, and sports equipment.
UDX® Tapes: Bio-Based Carbon Fiber Composites
Another innovation Arkema will spotlight at JEC World 2025 is its UDX® tapes, which combine carbon fibers with bio-based thermoplastic polymers, such as Rilsan® Polyamide 11. These unidirectional carbon fiber tapes are used to create high-performance composites for demanding applications in transportation, hydrogen storage, and sports. UDX® tapes are impregnated with bio-based PA11 and PPA (Polyphthalamide) thermoplastic polymers, enabling the creation of advanced materials that are both high-performing and sustainable.
A high-pressure hydrogen tank and a bike frame, both made using UDX® tapes, will be displayed at the Arkema stand to demonstrate the potential of this innovative technology. The hydrogen tank showcases the use of UDX® tapes in the hydrogen storage sector, an area that is critical for the development of clean energy infrastructure. The bike frame highlights how these tapes are also being used in the sporting goods sector, where lightweight, strong, and sustainable materials are highly valued.
HAICoPAS: Next-Generation Aerospace Composites
Arkema’s efforts in aerospace applications will be showcased through the HAICoPAS technology demonstrator, a new generation of thermoplastic composites designed for the aerospace industry. Developed in collaboration with Arkema, Hexcel, and several academic and industrial partners, the HAICoPAS demonstrator features HexPly® thermoplastic composites made using Arkema’s Kepstan® PEKK resin and Hexcel’s HexTow® AS7 and IM7 carbon fibers. These advanced materials offer excellent performance in terms of strength, weight, and durability, meeting the demanding specifications of the aerospace industry.
One of the key features of the HAICoPAS project is the new continuous and dynamic in situ welding (ISW) process, co-developed by Arkema and the Institut de Soudure. This process enables the efficient assembly of aerospace structures, improving productivity and reducing the need for traditional, more resource-intensive methods. The HAICoPAS demonstrator will showcase how thermoplastic composites can be used to achieve significant improvements in the performance and recyclability of aerospace components.
Arkema, a global leader in specialty materials, will present a wide range of innovations that address both industrial and environmental transition challenges.
PI Advanced Materials’ Polyimide Films: Performance in Extreme Conditions
Polyimide films from Arkema’s affiliate, PI Advanced Materials, will also be highlighted at JEC World 2025. These films are used in a range of applications where exceptional performance in extreme conditions is required, including in aerospace, electric vehicles, semiconductors, and smart devices. Polyimide films are known for their outstanding resistance to high temperatures, making them ideal for applications that involve heat and electrical stress. They also offer excellent dimensional stability, flexibility, and electrical properties, which are crucial for many modern technologies, particularly in the fields of electronics and energy storage.
Driving Innovation through Customer Partnerships
In addition to showcasing its own innovations, Arkema is working closely with its customers and partners to drive further advancements in the circular economy. During the event, Arkema’s partners will present concrete solutions for circularity in composites at the “Planets Innovation” space. One such partner is Be-Spline, a Canadian manufacturer of modular BMX tracks made from Elium® composites. Be-Spline will showcase track elements designed for X-Track, an innovative project that uses sustainable composites to reduce environmental impact.
Additionally, the CIDER project, a collaborative initiative with European partners, will present a door panel made from recycled Elium® composite materials. This collaboration emphasizes how composite materials, once considered difficult to recycle, can be reused and repurposed into new products, contributing to a more sustainable future for manufacturing and production industries.
Conclusion: A Vision for a Sustainable Future
At JEC World 2025, Arkema will once again demonstrate its commitment to sustainability and high-performance materials. From battery recycling and repair solutions to eco-designed wind turbine blades and next-generation aerospace composites, Arkema is paving the way for a more sustainable and circular economy. The company’s innovative products, such as Rilsan® Polyamide 11, UDX® tapes, and Elium® resins, are leading the charge in making industries more environmentally friendly while maintaining the performance and functionality that businesses rely on.
As Arkema continues to push the boundaries of material science, it remains dedicated to partnering with customers and stakeholders to create solutions that address the most pressing challenges of our time—ensuring a cleaner, more sustainable, and efficient future.
