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Teijin Frontier Leverages Nonwoven Fabric as Alternative Battery Material

Teijin Frontier Co. Ltd. is looking to spur the development of battery materials that make use of nonwoven fabric technology……. Please subscribe to read the full story.

Thai Chemical Industry and Government Promote Shift to Plastic Recycling, Bioplastics

Thailand’s government and private sector are coming together of late to pursue a range of efforts toward sustainability. As one…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

BT Resin From Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Helps Make Semiconductor Packaging Lighter, Thinner and Smaller

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc. (MGC; TYO:4182) is working to open up new applications for its semiconductor packaging substrate materials……. Please subscribe to read the full story.

HCFC-142b Prices Surge on the Back of Rising LiB Demand

International market prices for hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC)-142b have seen a sharp increase, jumping twofold since the beginning of the year. HCFC-142b…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Survey: Japanese Chemical Companies Respond to Japanese Government’s New Target for Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The Japanese government has moved to a bolder target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, aiming now to achieve…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Itochu Brings Circular Economy Closer With First Large Power Storage Unit Based on Reused EV Batteries

Itochu Corp. (TYO:8001) has brought online its first large power storage unit consisting of reused batteries. Run in conjunction with…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Japan Targets 60% Non-Fossil Fuel Power Supply by 2030

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has drafted up a sixth edition of its Strategic Energy Plan, with…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Interview: Keidanren Chairman Masakazu Tokura Advocates a Social Perspective for Solving Global Challenges

The world is facing a wide range of challenges at present as COVID-19, international division, opposing ideologies and changes in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Toshiba Develops Energy-Efficient, Low-Temperature, Non-Pressurized Concentration Technology

Toshiba Corp. (TYO:6502) has developed a technology to concentrate and extract substances contained in aqueous solutions under low temperature and…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

New Japan Chemical Develops 100% Plant-Derived Lubricant for Engines and More

New Japan Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4406) has developed a lubricant derived entirely from plants, and is positioning this for use…… Please subscribe to read the full story.