Sumitomo Bakelite Uses Biomass PE to Develop Layered Film for Food Packaging
Sumitomo Bakelite Co. Ltd. (TYO:4203) has developed a food packaging film that uses biomass ingredients for its base material. In…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
METI Bans Export of Around 270 Items to Russia
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has banned the export of some 270 items to Russia. Effective March…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Indorama Ventures to Adopt Renewable Raw Materials for Nearly 40% of Company-Wide Feedstock
Indorama Ventures PCL, a major chemical company based in Thailand, is looking by 2030 to bring in biomass and recycled…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Toyoda Gosei Develops Lightweight CNF-Reinforced Plastic for Auto Parts
Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd. (TYO:7282) has developed a cellulose nanofiber (CNF)-reinforced plastic in which the compounding design and kneading technology…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
AGC Offers New Materials for Optical Device Packaging
Factors like COVID-19 have brought widespread growth for virus inactivation technologies based on UV-C light and its 200–280 nanometer wavelength,…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Sodium Batteries Near Practical Use as Chinese Manufacturers Target Application in EVs and More
Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) appear to be nearing the start of a full-scale market rollout. While LiBs currently serve as the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
European Chemical Markets Impacted by Soaring Natural Gas Prices
Soaring natural gas prices in Europe are taking a toll on several chemical markets. In addition to higher utility costs,…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Sumitomo Chemical and US Startup to Develop Automotive Materials Using Resin Produced by Microorganisms
Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) has teamed up with California-based startup Newlight Technologies Inc. to jointly develop automotive materials using…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Kuraray Moves to Offer Range of New Materials for Sports & Outdoor Wear
Kuraray Co. Ltd. (TYO:3405) is looking to open up the markets for sportswear and outdoor wear by leveraging its group’s…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Industrial Complex Restructuring – Part 1: Kashima Targets Growth Through Decarbonization
The Kashima region of Ibaraki, Japan, is home to a long list of chemical, steel and other such companies, as…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
