DuPont (NYSE: DD) has been awarded two 2024 Sustainability Awards by the Business Intelligence Group. The company received recognition for Sustainability Product of the Year for its pioneering ion exchange resin, which supports the production of green hydrogen from water, and Sustainability Initiative of the Year for a novel formulation that enhances post-etch cleans in semiconductor manufacturing.
“At DuPont, sustainability and innovation are deeply intertwined, reflecting our commitment to help customers tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges,” said Alexa Dembek, Chief Technology & Sustainability Officer at DuPont. “We are honored to receive these two Sustainability Awards from the Business Intelligence Group, which highlight the impact we are making across the markets we serve. From advancing technologies that enable the decarbonization potential of green hydrogen to refining our products to meet the complex cleaning demands of the semiconductor industry, these awards exemplify sustainable innovation at its finest.”
DuPont was recognized in the following categories:
Sustainability Product of the Year: DuPont™ AmberLite™ P2X110 Ion Exchange Resin for Green Hydrogen Production
DuPont’s AmberLite™ P2X110 ion exchange resin is a breakthrough product dedicated to producing green hydrogen, a more sustainable energy source. This resin is specifically designed to withstand the unique challenges of Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzer loops during hydrogen production from water. Green hydrogen is generated through electrolysis powered by renewable energy, which splits water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen, resulting in minimal greenhouse gas emissions. AmberLite™ P2X110 is tailored to the specific water chemistry of PEM electrolyzers, ensuring high-purity water production while preventing contaminant buildup.
Sustainability Initiative of the Year: DuPont™ Non-HDA Post-Etch Cleans
In semiconductor fabrication, DuPont’s post-etch cleans are essential for removing residues after etch processes. To enhance the safety and sustainability of these products, DuPont undertook a project to create a formulation that eliminates the use of hydroxylamine (HDA). By leveraging a deep scientific understanding of nanoscale semiconductor cleaning mechanisms, DuPont developed an alternative formulation that shows promising performance in effectively removing residues after various etch processes in semiconductor device production.
The Business Intelligence Group’s Sustainability Awards program, now in its ninth year, honors companies, projects, individuals, and products that have made sustainability a core part of their business practices.
