Don't miss the leading international composites show in March 2026!
JEC World is the world's leading trade show dedicated to composite materials and their applications. Organized in Paris, JEC World is the industry's leading trade show, welcoming the main players in the market, gathered to develop their business and their network, but also to share their innovations. JEC World it is 33,000 visitors, 1,200 exhibitors and 112 countries represented.
A unique portfolio of materials for your composites!
The composites market, a dual challenge of performance and sustainability!
Arkema's innovative and sustainable materials address some of the major challenges facing our society:
- Decarbonizing the industry
- Accelerating the development of new energies
- Promoting the circular economy
- Taking actions for health and well-being
Conference
Advanced Thermoplastic Composite Materials for High-Pressure Hydrogen Storage in Trailers
Rilsan® Polyamide 11 for Hydrogen Tank Liners and Hydrogen Fuel Lines
The excellent intrinsic resistance of Rilsan® Polyamide 11 to low temperatures explains its efficiency as a liner for hydrogen tank coating, a key component to ensure the safety of high-pressure hydrogen storage. Hydrogen tanks undergo huge internal pressure variations during filling cycles, and it has been proven that Rilsan® Polyamide 11 resists crack formation and blistering in cases of rapid compression and decompression. Another key advantage of Rilsan® Polyamide 11 is its ease of processing. Whether it is rotomolding, extrusion blow molding, injection molding, or extrusion, there is a Rilsan® Polyamide 11 grade that fits the need and welds easily. This high-performance polyamide is not only useful for onboard fuel tanks but can also be used in hydrogen supply stations.
The requirements for producing hydrogen lines and connectors are very similar to those for traditional fuel lines in thermal vehicles. As plastic parts are mainly located under the chassis, they are exposed to harsh external environments such as road salts and gravel. Rilsan® Polyamide 11 has a proven track record in fuel line applications thanks to its excellent chemical resistance and mechanical properties such as impact, temperature, and pressure resistance. It also offers excellent barrier properties compared to other thermoplastics.
Elium® resins, now available with recycled content
Arkema launched new Elium® resins using recycled contents that increase sustainability of composites parts.
A first generation of Elium® containing at least 18% of recycled material is already available on the most popular grades and a formulation with 92% of recycled material is currently under test.
The properties of these new Elium® resins remain the same as the previous grades with virgin components, from processability, manufacturing conditions to final composites and the same performance. The only difference is a lower environmental impact of the matrix used to manufacture composites and more sustainable parts than ever with Elium®.
Elium® is a unique solution for manufacturing composite parts using the same methods as those used for standard liquid resin parts, and include the major advantages of a resin designed for recycling.
Composites parts and manufacturing wastes containing Elium® resin can be easily recycled by depolymerization or mechanical recycling enabling upcycling and circularity of composites wastes.
Discover our solutions on Arkema’s booth, the 2 recycling processes will be explained with the different steps.
Kepstan® PEKK, one K makes all the difference
Lightweight, strong and resistant to (almost) everything
This PEKK Kepstan® high-performance material provides a unique combination of properties over a very wide range of temperatures. This polymer family has exceptional advantages for processing and expands the application possibilities offered by the PAEK family. Kepstan® PEKK is widely used for the aerospace sector, in partnership with Hexcel.
Learn more about Kepstan® PEKK
UDX® PA11 & UDX® PPA – High-Performance Thermoplastic Composite Solutions
Discover our unidirectional tapes (UDX®) made of carbon fibers impregnated with thermoplastic resins for demanding applications in sports, leisure, transportation and industry
UDX® PA11 – Lightweight, Resilient, and Sustainable
Based on 100% bio-sourced and recyclable polyamide 11, UDX® PA11 tapes deliver a unique balance of lightness, stiffness, and responsiveness, combined with excellent impact resistance and low moisture uptake. Their performance remains stable at low temperatures, making them ideal for:
- Sports & Leisure: full composite parts or localized reinforcements overmolded into existing processes (injection, thermoforming, overmolding). Typical applications: rackets, frames, reinforced footwear, bindings.
- Hydrogen Storage: pressure or cryogenic liquid tanks, combined with PA11 liners, for gas storage and transportation.
Key Benefits:
- Lightweight & high stiffness
- Responsiveness & impact resistance
- Bio-sourced & recyclable
- Low moisture absorption
- Maintained performance at low temperatures
UDX® PPA – High Temperature and Robustness
For hot and humid environments, UDX® PPA tapes based on Rilsan® Matrix (PPA) offer:
- High glass transition temperature (150°C) to withstand heat and self-heating during fast hydrogen tank filling.
- Low melting point (260°C) for easier processing and manufacturing.
- Low moisture uptake, ensuring dimensional stability.
Applications:
- High-pressure hydrogen tanks
- Rotor and stator sleeves for electric motors
- Automotive components exposed to thermal and chemical stress
Why choose UDX®?
- Biobased & Recyclable thermoplastic technology
- Carbon fiber for maximum rigidity
- Solutions compatible with existing industrial processes
Additives for tougher composites
Whether you need to improve toughness, strength, curing, adhesion or simply initiate the polymerization of your matrix, we have a solution withing our portfolio.
Reinforce the thoughness of your system:
The Orgasol® ultra fine polyamide powders are particularly adapted to epoxy matrix, and highly efficient thanks to their spherical shape combined with a narrow particle size distribution.
The nanostructured acrylic block copolymers Nanostrength® act as additives at the very heart of the material. They help enhance the impact resistance of the matrix with no loss of module or temperature stability. They can be used both in epoxy or vinyl ester composite matrices and in structural adhesives.
Graphistrength® carbon nanotubes significantly improve the mechanical strength of composites. They also prevent the build-up of electric charges in the resulting components.
Control the rheology of your composite:
Lower VOCs of your matrix with specialty crosslinkers:
Initiate polymerization efficiently:
Sartomer® photoinitiators come in handy for hybrid systems involving a UV or LED curing step.
Smart Adhesives
Bostik will present its Prep DB primer, a major innovation that addresses the critical challenges of repair and recycling at the end of a vehicle's life. Developed as part of an open innovation strategy, it uses thermal activation to break the bond between the adhesive and the substrate, making it possible to disassemble components without damaging the surrounding materials.
Piezotech®, electroactive polymers for high-tech applications
Our products
Elium® Thermoplastic resin for recyclable composites
Graphistrength® multiwall carbon nanotubes
Graphistrength® multi walled carbon nanotubes significantly improve the mechanical strength of composites. Dispersed in a ...
Nanostrength® self-assembling block copolymers
Nanostrength® is a new family of self-assembling block copolymers that organize on the nanometer scale. When blended into a polymer ...
Luperox® peroxyketals
Luperox® peroxyketals are used to synthesize polystyrene resins, and as crosslinking agents for polyolefins or engineered ...
Luperox® hydroperoxides
Luperox® tertiary-butyl and tertiary-amyl hydroperoxides are widely used as chemical intermediates and as free radical ...
Pebax® Elastomer Family
Pebax® thermoplastic elastomers consist of polyamide and polyether backbone blocks. ...
Kynar® Fluoropolymer Family
Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) resins and copolymers designed for extreme inertness in harsh environments, flame & smoke properties, weather ...
Rilsan® Polyamide Family
High performance polyamides that deliver toughness, flexibility, chemical resistance, and permeation resistance. Many grades are bio-based.
Orthopedic insoles are highly customized devices fabricated by podiatrists for each ...
Read morePolyamide 11, also known as PA11 or Nylon 11, is a 100% bio-based polyamide polymer that has ...
Read morePractical information
- When?
From March 10 to 12, 2026
- Where?
Paris Nord, Villepinte.
France- Booth?
Hall 5A Booth #5T40