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.
Ube Sees Starch-Based PA Adopted in Europe
Ube Corp.’s (TYO:4208) polyamide (PA) composite business is making progress with efforts to develop eco-friendly grades of the material. A…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Chemical Exports for January to June Drops First Time in Four Years
Japan’s chemical exports between January and June 2016 declined 10.2 percent year on year, falling to 3.5589 trillion yen ($35.18…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
KH Neochem to List on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Oct. 12
KH Neochem Co. Ltd. announced on Sept. 7 that it will list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Oct. 12……. Please subscribe to read the full story.
Toray Prepares for New Era of Automotive Carbon Fiber SMC – Part 1
Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) plans to accelerate its development of carbon fiber sheet molding compound (CFSMC), as the company expects…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
