
MARKET-ORIENTED RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
PRODUcT PORTFOLIO
Innovation
In 2016 the first products aligned to our R&D growth fields were developed to market maturity. Examples are biosurfactants, a new class of bio-based surfactants with enhanced properties that are produced entirely biologically.

Nutrition & Care
The Nutrition & Care segment made considerable progress in extending its product portfolio in our growth fields.
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Resource Efficiency
In the Smart Materials growth field, the Resource Efficiency segment drove forward its commitment to 3D printing in 2016.
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Performance Materials
The Performance Materials segment has launched a product that supports the trend in the automotive industry.
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