Chinese Petrochemical Giants Sinopec and CNPC See Profits Drop Significantly in First Half
The chemical divisions of China’s two largest petrochemical companies – China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (Sinopec) and China National Petroleum…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Sumitomo Chemical Ramps up Efforts for LiB Components
Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) is looking to further strengthen and expand its business for battery components, with a particular…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Nippon Shokubai Develops New Technology to Give OLED Devices Lower Energy Needs, Longer Lifespans
Nippon Shokubai Co. Ltd. (TYO:4114) has developed a new technology that contributes to enhanced performance in organic electronic devices such…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Column: COVID-19 Brings Major Changes to Vaccine Development
An initial batch of companies is now heading into final development for COVID-19 vaccines, with supply expected to begin this…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Sumitomo Bakelite Gears up to Mass-Produce Plant-Derived Phenolic Resin
Sumitomo Bakelite Co. Ltd. (TYO:4203) has developed technology for mass-producing a new solid novolac phenolic resin that utilizes lignin, a…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Tosoh Targets Growth Markets With High-Value-Added PE
Tosoh Corp. (TYO:4042) plans to step up its development of applications for high-value-added polyethylene (PE), and is focusing these efforts…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Toray Pursues New Applications for Bio-Electrode Conductive Fabric
Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) is working to develop medical, sports and monitoring applications for Hitoe, a bio-electrode conductive nanofiber fabric……. Please subscribe to read the full story.
Daio Paper Develops CNF Composite Pellets With 55% Cellulose
Daio Paper Corp. (TYO:3880) has developed cellulose nanofiber (CNF) composite pellets with a cellulose content of 55 percent. Increasing the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Japan Vam & Poval to Make Tenfold Increase to PVA Production Capacity
Japan Vam & Poval Co. Ltd. (JVP) is increasing its production capacity tenfold for polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) to be used…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Interview: Clariant’s Chinese Head Andy Walti Talks Strategy, Economic Forecasts
Clariant AG is dealing with a wide range of economic factors as it looks to solidify its business in China……. Please subscribe to read the full story.
