Nippon Shokubai Pursues Major Boost to LiB Electrolyte Production
Nippon Shokubai Co. Ltd. (TYO:4114) is moving to bolster its production capacity for Ionel, a line of novel electrolyte materials…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Asahi Kasei Develops New Adsorbent That Promises to Halve Energy Consumption in CO2 Recovery
Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) is making a move on the market for CO2 separation and recovery, developing a CO2 adsorbent…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Japanese Chemical Powerhouses Invest Big on Semiconductor Materials
Some of Japan’s major chemical companies are moving aggressively on investment into increased production of semiconductor materials. This comes as…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Just How Effective Will Vaccines Be in Combating the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Vaccine development efforts for COVID-19 have reached a critical juncture. A handful of countries, including the U.S., have given emergency…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Srithepthai Enters Bioresin Business With Both Upstream, Downstream Production Plans
Thai conglomerate Srithepthai is looking to get into the bioresin business, with plans to build a stable supply infrastructure running…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Toray Develops Ultrathin Graphene Dispersion Solution That Promises to Extend LiB Life
Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) has developed an ultrathin graphene dispersion solution providing both outstanding fluidity and thermal conductivity. The company…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Packaging Sector Enters Era of Major Reform – Part 2: EU’s Leading Role in Environmental Regulations
The EU, a leader in environmental conservation, revealed the European Green Deal in late 2019. Aims through this are to…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to Launch Ultrapure Hydrogen Peroxide Plant in China
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Inc. (MGC; TYO:4182) is planning on building a new plant in China for ultrapure hydrogen peroxide to…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Singapore to Mandate 3R Reporting for Packaging Starting Next Year
The Singapore government is set to add new reporting requirements for all packaging manufacturers, importers and users with a certain…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Prime Polymer to Build New PP Facilities in Japan
Prime Polymer Co. Ltd., a joint venture funded 65 percent by Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) and 35 percent by Idemitsu…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
