Thomas Chaussée

After a PhD in material chemistry, specifically on silica/silane elastomers, Thomas Chaussée held different positions in the development of raw materials for rubber. Chaussée is currently head of research and innovation at Solvay Silica, managing research teams and the innovation portfolio. He also manages a portfolio of customer opportunities and coordinates the technical marketing network at Solvay Silica GBU.

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Solvay Silica in non-tread tires to improve performance and CO2 footprint

Solvay Silica continues to offer innovative precipitated silica grades to reduce the environmental impact of the tire during its lifecycle, thanks to new grades improving wear and rolling resistance. Beyond performance, Solvay develops circular and low-CO2 products like its RHA production in Europe by 2025. To go further, Solvay has evaluated compound formulation optimization using specialty silica grades to partially replace carbon black in tread and non-tread applications for PC and truck tires to further reduce the tire CO2 footprint.