Chemical Industry Leader Outlooks for 2020 – Part 3: Sorting Through the Plastic Waste Problem
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.
Asahi Kasei to Withdraw From Styrenic Resins Business
Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) intends to halt production of styrenic resins, which are used in consumer electronics and other such…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Interview: New Mitsui Chemicals President Osamu Hashimoto Looks to the Future
Osamu Hashimoto has recently taken the helm at Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183), taking over from Tsutomu Tannowa as company president…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Total Corbion PLA Looks to Break Open Food Packaging Sector With Heat-Resistant PLA
Total Corbion PLA BV is focusing its efforts on finding applications for its polylactic acid (PLA) in the field of…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
NEDO to Significantly Lower Cost of CO2 Separation and Capture With Solid Sorbent Method
The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) is looking to scale up the use of solid sorbents as…… 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.
Recycled, Bio-Based Resins Hit Growth Plateau Amid COVID-19
The spread of COVID-19 has seen recycled and bio-based resins hit a temporary lull in growth, with prices for these…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Pursuing a Circular Carbon Society Through CO2 Capture Technologies – Part 3
With CO2 capture and recovery technologies becoming an area of increasing focus, Japanese researchers are working hard to develop a…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Sumitomo Chemical President Keiichi Iwata Lays out Plan to Get Core Operating Income to 280B Yen
Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) President Keiichi Iwata has highlighted plans to reach 280 billion yen ($2.68 billion) in core…… 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.
