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Addibond

A water-soluble polymer to strengthen bonding between Aluminum and adhesives in the automotive industry

January 2022

Addibond

A water-soluble polymer to strengthen bonding between Aluminum and adhesives in the automotive industry

  • World Alliance Member
  • Featured Solution
  • Labelled Solution
Label Date January 26, 2022
Parent company Solvay
From Belgium
Maturity stage TRL 9 / CRI 5-6 - Market competition driving widespread deployment &/"Bankable" grade asset class

Addibond is a polymer used for adhesive bonding of aluminum to manufacture lightweight body-in-white/chassis of passenger cars, replacing steel. It allows the development of aluminum-intensive cars, 20% lighter than steel-intensive cars, a key lever to reduce CO2 emissions of road transportation. Addibond improves the strength and resistance of chemical bonds (creating covalent bonds) leading to improved durability & mechanical performance of the chassis (initial and during usage). It also contributes to electric vehicles expansion increasing vehicles range, decreasing battery size, weight requirement and reducing vibrations/noise during car lifetime.

The Environmental Benefits

  • 20% weight reduction of passenger cars thanks to replacement of steel by aluminum which leads to approximately 14% fuel savings
  • 26 millions metric tons of CO2 emissions can be avoided in 2030 allowed by shifting to aluminum chassis for passenger car and light duty vehicles (assuming 30% of cars are converted)
  • 90%+ of aluminum is recycled in the automobile industry and 80% less energy used to recycle aluminum compared primary aluminum production

The Financial Benefits

  • From carbon credit point of view: 26 million metric tons of CO2 (at 100 €/Ton) would translate into 2.6 billion euros "savings"
  • For the consumer,180€ yearly savings at current oil price (will increase)
  • Aluminum recycling will generate significant savings for the automotive industry compared to primary aluminum production (energy and mineral ore extraction cost)

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Syensqo Ventures

Syensqo Ventures is the Corporate Venture fund of Syensqo, investing in pioneering new sustainable technologies.

Headquarters 1130 Brussels, Belgium
Type Company
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Solvay

At Solvay, we’re mastering the elements essential to our world.

Headquarters 1120 Brussels, Belgium
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