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Li–S Batteries Hold Promise of Light Weight, High Capacity Beyond LiBs – Part 2

One material that has garnered particular attention for lithium–sulfur (Li–S) battery use in recent years is sulfurized polyacrylonitrile (SPAN). And…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

China Biggest Asian PVC Exporter in 2021 at 1.8 Million Tons

Chinese exports of PVC have soared. In 2021, a big freeze in February caused prices for U.S.-bound PVC exports to…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

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Spate of Accidents at Western Chinese Chemical Plants Exemplifies Challenges of Industrial Relocation

Plans to relocate Chinese manufacturing from the country’s east to its west are experiencing difficulties. Of 32 accidents that occurred…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Eight Chemical Industry Power Players Combine to Post Record High in Operating Income for FY2021

Japan’s eight major chemical companies have released their consolidated results for fiscal 2021, with total operating income – or core…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

New Period of Structural Reforms Under Way as Japanese Chemical Companies Cease or Downsize Commodity Product Operations

A number of Japan’s chemical companies are withdrawing from or downsizing their production of commodity products that early on formed…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Mitsui Chemicals Plans CVC Launch in July to Spur Creation of New Businesses, Products

Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) is set to establish its first corporate venture capital (CVC) entity this July. Investment will focus…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Asahi Kasei Aims for Swifter Commercialization With Integrated Electronic Materials and Components Business

Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) plans to step up efforts to combine its electronic materials and components businesses. Having established cross-divisional…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Asahi Kasei to Utilize IP Information for Management Decisions in Push to Enhance Business Models

Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) has launched an initiative to put intangible assets such as intellectual property (IP) to use in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Teva API Japan Names Feldman as New President

Gil Feldman has been appointed as the new president of Teva API Japan Ltd., the Japanese arm of Teva Active…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Biotech is Key to Future Drug Development, Says Chugai Pharmaceutical CEO

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4519) is taking on new challenges in the realm of biotech-based drug development. The Chemical Daily…… Please subscribe to read the full story.