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Fuel cells vs. batteries: what’s the difference?
Complementary technologies First off, it is important to note that fuel cells and batteries are two viable solutions to create electric powertrains and thus address the clean energy challenge. Both technologies will have their place as a hybrid solution. Depending on the application, either can be the best answer. It all depends on the...
Umicore prepares to construct first-of-its-kind battery materials production plant in Canada
Umicore plans to construct a manufacturing facility for cathode active battery materials (CAM) and their precursor materials (pCAM) in Ontario, Canada.
ARCtwister
What made us re-invent glass homogenisation devices... Having been confronted with a wide range of comparable glass homogenisation problems that were common throughout the glass industry we observed that the performance of the conventionally used precious metal based homogenisation devices were not optimal due to their moderate effectiveness...
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Umicore’s new global R&D center strengthens its position as a battery technology leader
Umicore today inaugurated its new global R&D center for cathode materials in Cheonan, Korea. The new center marks another important step.
Spent automotive catalysts
Naphthenic Acid
Naphthenic Acid is a base material used in many applications, or in processed form such as metal naphthenate. Umicore is your trusted chemical supplier.
Umicore publishes Integrated Annual Report 2021
Umicore's 2021 Integrated Annual Report offers an integrated view of our economic, financial, environmental, value chain and social performance for 2021.
TBR-About
Umicore at a glance We are a global materials technology and recycling group. We reduce harmful emissions, power the vehicles and technologies of the future, and give new life to used metals. Our sustainable value creation is based on an ambition to develop, produce and recycle materials in a way that fulfils our mission: materials for a better...
Bismuth Neodecanoate - VALIKAT Bi 1010 MC2
Bismuth Neodecanoate - VALIKAT Bi 1010 MC1
Octoate Replacement
2-Ethylhexanoic acid and its metal salts are subject to various regulatory challenges, Umicore offers safer metal carboxylates based on alternative acids.