Sustainable industry

The chemical and process industries face enormous challenges. The pressure to reduce CO2 emissions, embrace circular economy and stay competitive at the same time is increasing. Companies are looking for ways to make their processes more sustainable without sacrificing efficiency and profitability.

At TNO, we understand these challenges. We research, develop and orchestrate breakthrough innovations that enable the transition to a carbon-neutral industry and society.

Towards a CO2-neutral industry

Industry accounts for about one-third of CO2 emissions in the Netherlands. We’re working to make industry carbon-neutral by 2050, so there’s a huge amount to do.

Our latest developments

22 resultaten, getoond 1 t/m 5

Carbyon: the TNO spin-off innovating in CO2 filtration technology

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Insight
13 March 2025
One day as Hans De Neve was working at TNO, he had a brilliant idea for an innovative CO2 filter. With TNO’s support, he founded the cleantech start-up Carbyon, which has since grown into a thriving company.

TNO’s next generation biorefinery accelerates material transition

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Insight
11 February 2025

Local, circular, and biobased: towards the textile industry of the future with HEREWEAR

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Insight
27 January 2025

Hydrogen in the energy system: The future of sustainable energy in the Netherlands and Europe

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Insight
27 January 2025

Three breakthrough technologies in drying and dewatering help industry produce clean and sustainable products

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Insight
11 October 2024