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IFPEN
News 14 November 2023

IFP Energies nouvelles and ResiCare, leaders in the development of a production process for the non-toxic* biobased molecule 5-HMF

As part of a collaboration initiated at the end of 2021, IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN) and ResiCare, a Michelin Group entity, announce that they have co-developed a process for producing the molecule 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) from fructose, particularly used in the manufacture of bio-based resins. All the stages of industrial development have been completed, from tests on various scales to pre-FEED and FEED engineering studies for an industrial unit.

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Fundamental Research
News 08 November 2023

The thermodynamics of electrolytes gets a boost from Europe

Electrolytes play an integral role in many industrial processes. Their thermodynamic properties are studied by IFPEN’s experts within the framework of collaborative projects and a dedicated chair at IFP-School. To reinforce scientific exchange, Fufang Yang, a young researcher employed by the DTU (Danish Technical University), joined IFPEN’s teams to investigate several fundamental questions concerning the thermodynamics of electrolytes.