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Toray Eyes Improved Safety of Next-Gen LiBs With New Separator

Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) has developed a separator that is able to improve the safety of lithium-ion batteries (LiBs). With…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Business Results Divided in Chlor-Alkali Industry – Part 3: Caustic Soda Market Struggles to Escape Rut

While the overseas polyvinyl chloride (PVC) market is booming, business for caustic soda is sluggish. Domestic demand – always prone…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Manufacturers Pursue Cheaper EV Batteries by Ditching Cobalt

As the shift toward electric vehicles (EVs) continues worldwide, companies are working to reduce their use of expensive cobalt, allowing…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

China Makes Further Strides With Environmental Policy

The Chinese government is working to switch over to a more eco-friendly model of economic and social development. This comes…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Japanese Companies Find Success by Setting up Local Laboratories in China

China has shown considerable demand growth for chemicals in recent years, so much so that the country now makes up…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Raw Material Shortages Create Difficulties in Biopharma Production

Global demand is on the rise for culture tanks, cell culture media and purification resins, all of which are used…… Please subscribe to read the full story.  

European Companies Work Toward Using Green Methanol as New Bunker Fuel

Europe is seeing a rise in the number of projects that look to utilize renewables-derived “green methanol” as a bunker…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Akita University Develops Easy Recycling Method for Rare-Earth Metals, Including Those in LiB Cathodes

Researchers at Akita University have developed a method that enables the easy recycling of rare-earth metals and other metal resources……. Please subscribe to read the full story.

Dexerials to Launch New Precision Adhesive Curable at Lower Temperatures

Dexerials Corp. (TYO:4980) is developing a new smart precision adhesive curable at lower temperatures, with plans to market this for…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Surge in LiB Cathode Applications Drives Further Tightening in Caustic Soda Market

Caustic soda is coming into increasing use in the realm of cathode materials for automotive LiBs. The growth here is…… Please subscribe to read the full story.