Japanese Chemical Powerhouses Invest Big on Semiconductor Materials
Some of Japan’s major chemical companies are moving aggressively on investment into increased production of semiconductor materials. This comes as…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Asahi Kasei Looks to Achieve Greener Polyurethane Raw Materials as Part of CO2 Chemistry Efforts
Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) is looking to accelerate the practical application of CO2 chemistry technology, which looks to form chemicals…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics Sets Sights on Modified PPE for EVs
Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics Corp. (MEP) is making changes to its modified polyphenylene ether (mPPE) business. Looking to better capture demand in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Toray Eyes Improved Safety of Next-Gen LiBs With New Separator
Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) has developed a separator that is able to improve the safety of lithium-ion batteries (LiBs). With…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Toray Strives to Grow Presence in Hydrogen Business
Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) President Akihiro Nikkaku has said that his company will endeavor to expand product operations related to…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
DMF Prices Soar in China to Spill Over Into Broader Price Hikes
Chinese market conditions are soaring for dimethylformamide (DMF). Prices currently stand at around 10,000 yuan ($1,524) per ton, a good…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Semipermanent Fixation of CO2 Represents Another Promising Tool in Efforts to Realize a Circular Carbon Society
The area of minerals, including both concrete products and carbonates, represents great promise when it comes to the reuse of…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Interview: Forestwise CEO Dirk-Jan Oudshoorn Discusses Business of Natural Crop Processing and Sales in Bid to Save Rainforests
Practices to protect the environment are commonplace nowadays in many companies, whether by added value in their products or by…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
JMF to Commercialize Moss Adsorbent Able to Recover Precious Metals
Japan Moss Factory Co. Ltd. (JMF) is looking to launch a business that utilizes the adsorptive property of moss to…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsui Chemicals, Mitsui & Co Make Takeover Bid for Honshu Chemical
Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) and Mitsui & Co. Ltd. (TYO:8031) have announced a tender offer for Honshu Chemical Industry Co……. Please subscribe to read the full story.
