Abstract

Ten sustainable chemistry and materials start-ups could get a paid trip to present their technologies at a green chemistry conference this spring. There, competitors will vie for investments, joint-development agreements, and licensing deals from more than 100 large companies. Winners will get to make a 10-minute pitch to companies such as Apple, BASF, Johnson & Johnson, and L’Oréal at the green chemistry conference, to be held at Eastman Chemical’s headquarters in Kingsport, Tenn., on May 8. The Green Chemistry & Commerce Council (GC3), which sponsors the conference, has posted an application for would-be participants that have novel technology in areas such as adhesives, coatings, flame retardants, and ingredients for consumer products. The deadline for applying is Feb. 16, says Monica Becker, codirector of GC3, a group of chemical firms, product makers, and retailers interested in bringing clean technology to market. The list of technology needs compiled by GC3 includes bonding

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