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CRIEPI Achieves Efficient Production of Ethylene From CO2 Using Iron-Oxidizing Bacteria

The Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry (CRIEPI), a nonprofit foundation in Japan, has established an efficient method of…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Asahi Kasei Pursues M&A to Grow Pharmaceuticals Business in Europe

Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) is looking to expand its overseas operations in the pharmaceuticals business. Having already bolstered its business…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Mitsubishi Chemical Turns to AI in Bid to Prevent Risks From Facility Amendments

Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. is looking to leverage the capabilities of AI in risk assessment duties for when the company pursues…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

YKK AP Reports Strong Sales of Vinyl Windows, Increased Demand for Insulation

YKK AP Inc. estimates that it will exceed sales of 1.17 million – 1.18 million sets of vinyl windows for…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Toray Develops New Photosensitive Polyimide

Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) has developed a negative photosensitive polyimide that minimizes warping caused by thermal stress while also facilitating…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Interview: Kuraray President Hitoshi Kawahara Talks Business Plans

The Chemical Daily recently had the opportunity to talk with Hitoshi Kawahara, president of Kuraray Co. Ltd. (TYO:3405), to hear…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Zeon Eyes Unpowered Sensors Based on Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Zeon Corp. (TYO:4205) is looking to develop applications for a thermoelectric conversion module that uses single-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) made…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Mitsui Chemicals to Withdraw From Japanese PTA Production in Clear Shift to Performance Materials

Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) plans to withdraw from the Japanese production of purified terephthalic acid (PTA). August 2023 will see…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Sumitomo Chemical to Offer PE for Use in Monomaterial Soft Packaging Compatible With Horizontal Recycling

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) is planning a fiscal 2022 launch for a polyethylene (PE) product that can be used…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Mitsui Chemicals Moves to Implement Long-Term Plan for Pursuing Business and ESG in Tandem

Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) has started to implement a management approach that emphasizes environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors. Having…… Please subscribe to read the full story.