One in five Li-ion batteries produced for portable electronics devices contains Umicore material
Zinc’s impermeability to UV rays makes it ideal for applications such as sunscreens
Umicore’s materials are used in high efficiency and durable anti-reflection glass
Catalysts to cure polyester resins used in everything from windmill blades to boat hulls
Cobalt-based chemicals are used in the production of tyres and other rubber applications
Zinc not only looks good - its properties make it a fantastic material for weatherproofing buildings
Umicore’s integrated smelting/refining process recovers numerous metals from mobile phones
Umicore’s materials are used in the batteries of electric cars that reduce emissions of carbon dioxide
Umicore’s Horizon 2020 strategy sets out clear goals for profitable growth. Discover more about the drivers that underpin the company’s prospects between 2015 & 2020 as well as how Umicore is positioned to turn this potential into reality.
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Powered by Umicore is the educational clean mobility programme of Umicore. Umicore supports engineering student teams that build electric vehicles to compete in international competitions such as Formula Student, Shell Eco-marathon and the Dutch Solar Challenge. Their innovative vehicles spread the message that sustainable mobility can be a reality.
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Introducing Horizon 2020
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In 1873 it was discovered that exposing selenium to light increases its electrical conductivity. This property allows it to be used in photoelectric cells.more info
