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Kraton to join Michelin-led CERISEA project to advance biobased 5-HMF production
Aug 27 2025
Kraton to join the CERISEA Project, an initiative led by Michelin and its ResiCare subsidiary to establish a manufacturing facility that will accelerate the development of 5-HMF (5-Hydroxymethylfurfural).
Derived from sugar chemistry, 5-HMF is a biobased molecule that provides a renewable alternative to fossil-based ingredients used across various industries, including tires, coatings, adhesives, and surfactants.
