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White Phosphorus Price Surge Presents Major Implications

Prices are surging for white phosphorus (WP), a material used in a wide range of products that span electronic components…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

AIST Takes Aim at Efficient Bioplastic Production Using CO2

The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology’s (AIST) Bioproduction Research Institute has gotten under way on a project…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Impact of Automotive Production Drop Spreads to Chemical Industry

The impact of reduced production in the automotive sector is now extending to the global trade of chemical materials. Faced…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Toray Pursues Work Style Reforms Through Digital Technology

Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) is looking to fully leverage digital technology in its pursuit of operational improvements. Amid growing calls…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Toray Enables Massive Biopharma Savings With New Continuous Purification System

Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) has developed a new continuous purification system for biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes. Consisting of a pair of…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

European MMA Manufacturers Struggle as Natural Gas Prices Surge

Manufacturers of methyl methacrylate (MMA) in Europe have found themselves up against a tough situation. The three main players here…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Traceable Recycled Plastics to be Sold Through New Platform Built by Mitsui Chemicals, IBM Japan

A resource circulation platform that has been jointly developed by Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) and IBM Japan Ltd. is set…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Kao Develops Virtual Human Body Generative Model

Kao Corp. (TYO:4452) recently announced that it has teamed up with AI developer Preferred Networks Inc. to develop a prototype…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Major Chinese Companies Outline Goals for Development of LiB and NEV Industries

This year’s session of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference – an event held alongside the country’s National People’s Conference…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Big Pharma in Big Push to Increase Use of Biomass Materials in Drug Packaging

The pharmaceuticals industry has begun using drug packaging material made from plant-derived materials. One attempt under way is to use…… Please subscribe to read the full story.