Itochu Brings Circular Economy Closer With First Large Power Storage Unit Based on Reused EV Batteries
Itochu Corp. (TYO:8001) has brought online its first large power storage unit consisting of reused batteries. Run in conjunction with…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Japan Targets 60% Non-Fossil Fuel Power Supply by 2030
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has drafted up a sixth edition of its Strategic Energy Plan, with…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Interview: Keidanren Chairman Masakazu Tokura Advocates a Social Perspective for Solving Global Challenges
The world is facing a wide range of challenges at present as COVID-19, international division, opposing ideologies and changes in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Toshiba Develops Energy-Efficient, Low-Temperature, Non-Pressurized Concentration Technology
Toshiba Corp. (TYO:6502) has developed a technology to concentrate and extract substances contained in aqueous solutions under low temperature and…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
New Japan Chemical Develops 100% Plant-Derived Lubricant for Engines and More
New Japan Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4406) has developed a lubricant derived entirely from plants, and is positioning this for use…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsui Chemicals Turns to Microwave Technology for Chemical Recycling
Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) is readying a pilot plant to launch verification testing for the chemical recycling of automotive shredder…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsui Chemicals to Enter Orthopedics Market
Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) will form a capital tie-up with Japan Medical Dynamic Marketing Inc. (Japan MDM; TYO:7600), which manufactures…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Chemical Industry Leader Outlooks for 2022 – Part 4: How to Approach Unprofitable Businesses
The Chemical Daily recently sat down with the leaders of five Japanese chemical giants to get their perspectives on a…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Nissan Looks to Reduce Costs, Improve Performance of Automotive Batteries
Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. (TYO:7201) is aiming to improve its competitiveness for automotive batteries, with plans to achieve this through…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Japan’s Chemical and Material Giants Look Set to Post Run of Record-High Profits for Health Care-Related Segments
Japanese chemical and material manufacturers are gaining momentum with earnings from their health care-related businesses. Fiscal 2021 results from these…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
