Developed in Belgium by Solvay, Addibond provides a solution to Responsible consumption & production – in line with sustainable development goals of the UN.
Addibond is a water-soluble polymer to strengthen bonding between Aluminum and adhesives in the automotive industry.
Positive facts
- 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
- 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 on oil
- Aluminum recycling will generate significant savings for the automotive industry compared to primary aluminum production (energy and mineral ore extraction cost)
Addibond is a polymer that is used for the adhesive bonding of aluminum in the production of lightweight body-in-white/chassis of passenger cars, which replaces steel. It enables the development of aluminum-intensive cars that are 20% lighter than steel-intensive cars, which is a critical lever for reducing CO2 emissions from road transportation.
Addibond increases the strength and resistance of chemical bonds (creating covalent bonds), resulting in increased chassis durability and mechanical performance (initial and during usage). It also contributes to the expansion of electric vehicles by increasing vehicle range, decreasing battery size and weight requirements, and lowering vibrations/noise during car lifetime.
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