Science and Technology Directions at DuPont

Dr. Simone Arizzi Technology & Innovation Director EMEAMarch 2013

DuPont is a science company. We work collaboratively to find sustainable, innovative, market-driven solutions to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges, making lives better, safer, and healthier for people everywhere.

Our Purpose

Our Core ValuesSafety and Health

Environmental Stewardship

Respect for People

Highest Ethical Behavior

Teflon®Nomex®

Advanced energy

systems

Tyvek®

Transforming from a successful technology driven chemicals and polymers company to a market driven, science based, sustainable materials company

Kevlar® in Tires

Sorona®

From cornPioneer Seed

PET bottles

DuPont: A History of Science-Powered Innovation

Nylon

Rynaxypyr®

insecticide

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Science is the pathway to finding sustainable solutions

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FEEDING THE WORLD REDUCING OUR DEPENDENCE ON FOSSIL FUELS

KEEPING PEOPLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT SAFE

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Aiming Our R&D Engine at Big Challenges

86%of R&D Spend

Targeting Food, Energy,

Protection

Chemicals & Materials

Electronics

$2 billion R&D investment in

2011

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DuPont Uniqueness: Integrated Science

Innovation occurs at the nexus of disciplines and markets.

DuPont is uniquely positioned to innovate in a renewable economy:

• Critical mass of Core technology

• Leveraged enabling competencies

• Complementary external capabilities

• Integration mindset

Innovation occurs at the nexus of disciplines and markets.

DuPont is uniquely positioned to innovate in a renewable economy:

• Critical mass of Core technology

• Leveraged enabling competencies

• Complementary external capabilities

• Integration mindset

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Integrated Science Captures the Potential of the Sun

Metallization Pastes,

Encapsulants, Backsheets, Connectors

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Integrated Science Delivers Automotive Solutions

Renewable MaterialsDuPont™ Zytel® RS nylon

Metal-Like Performance

Blow-Molded DuPont™ Hytrel®

Durable Under the Hood PartsDuPont™ Zytel® PLUS nylon

Low Cost, Energy Efficient & Sustainable Materials for Automotive

Low Cost, Energy Efficient & Sustainable Materials for Automotive

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DuPont helps food industry

comply with new USDA food

safety policy

Integrated science provides tools to improve food safety Qualicon BAX® System Shiga toxin-producing E coli (STEC) suite

Integrated science provides tools to improve food safety Qualicon BAX® System Shiga toxin-producing E coli (STEC) suite

Rapid detection of pathogenic E. coli in beef and produce

Easy to use, automated system brings sophisticated molecular microbiology techniques into standard quality control labs without the need for expert training.

Fast, accurate technology helps speed food to market with fewer recalls and less waste due to faulty test results

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Recent Innovations in EMEA

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Innovation Award for 2nd generation Tyvek® Classic

Tvarog: popular curd based cheese in Central & Eastern Europe

PROBAT™ 800 range, from the DuPont™ Danisco® ingredient portfolio, developed to create the perfect Tvarog the first time, and every time.

Collaboration with Solon Natural Energy in Nigeria to equip the Ogbomosho town hospital with a state-of-the-art photovoltaic solution

Powers medical equipment including x-ray, ultrasound, as well as lighting, air conditioning and office appliances.

DuPont Apollo Powers up Nigerian Hospital

Active

Under Development

Growing Network of Innovation Centers

The DuPont Oval Logo, DuPont™, The miracles of science™, energy for a thriving world™, Butacite®, Capstone™, Elvax®, Kapton®, Rynite®, SentryGlas®, Solamet®, Tedlar®, and Teflon®, and Zonyl® are trademarks or trademarks of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Melinex® and Mylar® are registered trademarks of DuPont Teijin Films™ U.S. Limited Partnership. Teijin® and Tetoron® are registered trademarks of Teijin Limited and are licensed to DuPont Teijin Films™, U.S. Limited Partnership. Teonex™ is a registered trademark of Teijin DuPont Films™, Japan Limited and is licensed to DuPont Teijin Films™, U.S. Limited Partnership.