Two Silver Awards and One Bronze highlight sustainable
technologies
WILMINGTON, Del., April 21,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE:DD) today announced
that three of its innovative material technologies were recognized
with the prestigious 2023 Edison Awards™. Selected from hundreds of
nominees, DuPont received two Silver awards and one Bronze.
"We're honored that three of our innovative technologies are
helping our customers address their most significant sustainability
challenges," said Alexa Dembek,
DuPont Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer. "This
recognition exemplifies how our teams are driven by a relentless
focus on excellence and highlights the spirit of sustainable
innovation at DuPont, demonstrating the impact of our close
customer collaboration to bring cutting-edge technologies to
market."
The three DuPont innovations awarded this year
include:
Silver – Kevlar® 1 mil N636 paper won a Silver award
for High Performance Design in the Aerospace & Flight
Technologies category. Kevlar® 1 mil N636 paper is a promising new
innovation offering an ultra-thin, ultra-light honeycomb paper
product that can be used in aircraft cabins to help achieve
effective lightweighting. The material is 20-30 percent lighter
than the next comparable product, and initial results demonstrated
a potential 3-4 percent reduction in overall aircraft weight, while
offering additional benefits that come with lighter designs,
including a lower cost to operate. In addition to aircraft
application, Kevlar® 1 mil N636 paper is currently being tested for
use in emerging applications with low load bearing requirements,
including electric planes and drones, and electric vertical takeoff
and landing (eVTOL) aircraft designs.
Silver – FilmTec™ Fortilife™ CR200 water purification
membrane won a Silver award for Sustainability in the
Materials Science category. To help address the challenges of
wastewater reuse and increase access to clean water, DuPont Water
Solutions developed a new, high-productivity membrane, FilmTec™
Fortilife™ CR200, which maximizes operational efficiency and
combats fouling – even in some of the world's most challenging
waters. CR200's increased capability for water reuse can
reduce demand for water drawn from local sources, such as ground
and surface water. The exceptional design of CR200 elements
compared to standard reverse osmosis elements provides wastewater
reuse systems, with the ability to operate with a 50 percent
reduction in cleanings, a 20 percent reduction in energy
consumption, and less waste from cleaning chemicals and element
replacement.
Bronze – BETASEAL™ APEX primerless-to-glass automotive
aftermarket adhesive system won a Bronze award in the Materials
Science category. BETASEAL™ APEX is an innovative
primerless-to-glass adhesive that decreases impact on the
environment while returning the vehicle to original specifications,
simplifying installation of the replacement windshield, and
providing consistent quality and Advances Driver Assistance Systems
(ADAS) sensor compatibility. The elimination of primers containing
organic solvents reduces glass installation steps, processing
complexity and emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC).
DuPont's internal calculations show that over 25,000 liters of
solvent are no longer emitted into the atmosphere in North America alone by using BETASEAL™ APEX.
Established in 1987, The Edison Awards™ recognize excellence in
new product and service development, marketing, design, and
innovation. Developed and maintained in the legacy of Thomas Edison, The Edison Awards™ "symbolize the
persistence and excellence personified by Thomas Edison and his Menlo Park team, while also strengthening the
human drive for innovation, creativity, and ingenuity.
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industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science
and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and
deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics,
transportation, construction, water, healthcare, and worker safety.
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