Spate of Japanese Manufacturers Launch Medical Grades of POM
Polyoxymethylene (POM) – also known as polyacetal – has so far found widespread use in the likes of vehicles and…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
JNC Develops Means to Detect COVID-19 in Wastewater in as Little as 30 Minutes
JNC Corp. has developed technology that isolates COVID-19 in wastewater using the company’s patented Pegcision method. In terms of turnaround…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Interview: Mitsui Chemicals President Osamu Hashimoto Shines Light on New Long-Term Business Plan
This spring is set to see Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) launch its new long-term business plan for 2030. Osamu Hashimoto,…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Sumitomo Chemical to Market Microbe-Derived Polyimide for 5G and Other Applications
Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) plans to start marketing a range of high-performance materials produced by microorganisms. In addition to…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
NEDO Launches Carbon Recycling Initiative for Chemical Industry Under Green Innovation Fund
The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) has gotten under way with an initiative to advance carbon recycling…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Teijin Expands Health Care Operations for Bone and Joint Diseases
Teijin Ltd. (TYO:3401) is taking measures to expand its product lineup for bone and joint diseases, a strategic area in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Hits Raw Material Supply Network for Phosphorus Products
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is impacting the supply chain for products such as phosphoric acid. In the wake of economic…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Lotte Chemical to Pursue Structural Shift Toward Growth in Hydrogen, Battery Materials
Lotte Chemical Corp. plans to shift up a gear in its efforts to cultivate green and high-added-value businesses. The company…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
New Law Marks 2022 as First Year of a Circular Economy in Japan – Part 6
With Japan now having implemented its Plastic Resource Circulation Act, there are two major changes emerging in the country’s approach…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Taking a Look at Supply Chains – Part 1: Natural Gas Market Thrown About by Europe
Recent months have seen concerns on the rise in various industrial sectors, with companies worried about both surging energy prices…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
