DuPont (NYSE: DD) today announced that it has won three 2025 R&D 100 Awards in the Mechanical/Materials category. The R&D 100 Awards, sponsored by R&D World Magazine, recognizes the 100 most innovative technologies of the previous year.
“We’re honored that three of our innovative technologies have been recognized for their game-changing impacts and delivering exceptional performance and value for our customers,” said Alexa Dembek, DuPont Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer. “I’m so proud of the dedication and commitment our teams display every day to translate cutting-edge thinking into customer-led solutions that help address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.”
The following are DuPont’s 2025 R&D 100 Award-winning products and innovations:
DuPont Tychem 6000 SFR – Designed to be worn over primary flame-resistant protective clothing, Tychem 6000 SFR garments help provide industrial workers and hazmat responders with permeation protection against a range of chemicals while providing escape time from flash fires. Tychem 6000 SFR fabric provides at least 30 minutes of protection for more than 250 chemical challenges including chemical warfare agents, toxic industrial chemicals, and flammable organic solvents. Unlike traditional chemical protective clothing, in the event that a flash fire occurs, Tychem 6000 SFR garments won’t contribute to additional burn injury if appropriate primary flame-resistant personal protective equipment is worn beneath.
FilmTec Fortilife XC160 Membrane – The FilmTec Fortilife XC160 Membrane is a reverse osmosis element designed to concentrate wastewater streams, enabling a more efficient and sustainable approach to water reuse and wastewater treatment. It is ideal for applications requiring sustainable water reuse, such as in the chemical and petrochemical industries, steel and iron industries, power generation, pulp and paper production, and textiles, as well as lithium-ion battery production. With the ability to operate under ultra-high-pressure conditions, FilmTec Fortilife XC160 Membranes enable high water recovery to support industrial users facing stringent discharge regulations while reducing energy consumption, carbon emissions, and operational costs.
UV 26GNF Photoresist – UV 26GNF Photoresist is a breakthrough achievement in advancing sustainability in semiconductor fabrication. This commercial technology delivers precise control in lithographic patterning, a critical process in the production of integrated circuits. Through extensive research and development, leveraging computational modeling and digital tools to accelerate the design process, our team has pioneered the development of a photoresist that substitutes traditional fluorine-containing compounds with a non-fluorine alternative.
The R&D 100 Awards, now in its 63rd year, are widely recognized as the “Oscars of Innovation,” as they identify and celebrate the top technology products and services of the year. This year, the R&D 100 Awards received entries from 13 different countries and regions and nominations were judged by 54 well-respected industry professionals from across the world.
