Manufacturers Pursue Cheaper EV Batteries by Ditching Cobalt
As the shift toward electric vehicles (EVs) continues worldwide, companies are working to reduce their use of expensive cobalt, allowing…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Kao, Kyoto University Set out to Create Carbonization Recycling System for Disposable Diapers
Kao Corp. (TYO:4452) and Kyoto University are getting to work to establish a carbonization recycling system for used disposable diapers……. Please subscribe to read the full story.
Interview: Mitsui Chemicals President Osamu Hashimoto Discusses Adaptions Amid Volatile Business Environment
Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) President & CEO Osamu Hashimoto is fast approaching his first-year anniversary since taking up the mantle…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Interview: Asahi Kasei President Hideki Kobori Talks Industry Trends, Strategy
Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) is working hard to deal with a changing society while still growing its business. Company president…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Interview: Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings President Hitoshi Ochi Talks Business Plans
Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp. (TYO:4188) is set for a number of changes this year, with aims to both start up…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Sumitomo Chemical Adopts Technology From Axens for Ethanol-to-Ethylene Production
Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) is adopting Atol, a technology from French firm Axens SA that is used to convert…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Chemical Industry Leader Outlooks for 2021 – Part 3: Paths to Growth
The Chemical Daily recently sat down with and got some industry insight from those steering Japan’s biggest chemical companies. After…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Disposable Diaper Demand Drives Tight Market for Sanitary Nonwovens in Southeast Asia
Nonwovens made for use as sanitary materials continue to face a tight supply–demand balance in the ASEAN region. While demand…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Chemical Industry Leader Outlooks for 2021 – Part 2: Predicting the Year’s Economic Environment
The Chemical Daily was recently able to talk to the heads of a number of Japan’s major chemical companies, getting…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
China’s Shift Toward Next-Gen Vehicles – Part 3: Companies Pursue New Means of Approach in Bid for Market Gain
As the Chinese government makes an all-out shift in favor of next-generation vehicles, a shakeup is being witnessed among not…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
