Mitsubishi Chemical Managing Executive Officer Akihisa Kakimoto Talks Recent Efforts, Future Plans
The Chemical Daily recently conducted a round of interviews with the heads of R&D divisions of major Japanese chemical companies. For this installment, we talked with Akihisa Kakimoto, managing executive officer of Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. With Mitsubishi Chemical having absorbed…
China Raises NEV Target, Signaling Growing Opportunities in Battery Materials
China is intensifying efforts to popularize the use of new energy vehicles (NEVs), a category which includes electric vehicles (EVs)…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Ube Industries Moves to Increase Polyamide Elastomer Production
Ube Industries Ltd. (TYO:4208) is taking steps to increase its production of thermoplastic polyamide elastomers used in components for sports…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Singapore’s Green Li-ion Develops Innovative New Technology for LiB Recycling
Green Li-ion Pte. Ltd. has developed an innovative new recycling technology for lithium-ion batteries (LiBs). This has caught the attention…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Major Japanese Chemical Players Advance Further Into Life Sciences Venture Tie-ups
Some big names in Japan’s chemical industry are broadening their scope of collaboration with venture companies as they look to…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Looking to Minimize CO2 Emissions – Part 5: Toray Focuses on Hydrogen, Biotech
With an eye toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) is focusing on two main technological fronts:…… 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.
Mitsubishi Chemical to Increase MAA Production in View of Rising Rubber Glove Demand
Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. is taking measures to boost its production of methacrylic acid (MAA) in Japan and Thailand. Here, investing…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
CPCIF Announces Record Metrics for China’s Petroleum and Chemical Industry
The China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation (CPCIF) has released 2021 performance results for the Chinese petroleum and chemical industry……. Please subscribe to read the full story.
China’s Economy Sees Growth Stagnate as Industry Profits Fall in March
China’s National Bureau of Statistics recently announced a 6.5 percent year-on-year increase in industry profit for the January–March quarter, looking…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
