Toray to Offer Thinner LiB Separators, Enabling Higher Battery Capacity
Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) is working to make LiB separators that are thinner and have better-controlled pore diameters, with the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Ajinomoto Works on Sustainability in Thailand
Ajinomoto Co. Inc. (TYO:2802) is bolstering its activities for sustainability in Thailand. Ajinomoto’s business sees it produce the amino acids…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Chemical Recycling Comes to the Fore – Part 1: Myriad of Development Efforts Mark New Trump Card for Sustainability
With everything given climate change, plastic waste in the oceans and numerous countries moving to tighten their waste import regulations,…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Japan Struggles to Secure Polyolefin Imports as China and the West Get Priority Supply
Customers in Japan are showing concern about their ability to secure imports of polyolefins. Global suppliers are prioritizing their exports…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
METI Project for Next-Gen Batteries Targets Quality Through New Materials
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has revealed its plans with a development project for next-gen storage batteries,…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Yokohama Rubber Cuts Weight of Automotive Air Conditioning Hoses by 50%
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5101) has succeeded in greatly reducing the weight of automotive air conditioning hoses by using a…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Rasa Industries to Produce More Purified Phosphoric Acid in Taiwan to Satisfy Semiconductor Demand
Rasa Industries Ltd. (TYO:4022) is looking to ramp up its Taiwanese production of purified phosphoric acid for semiconductors. This comes…… 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.
Indonesia Faces Worsening Shortage of Medical Oxygen as COVID-19 Cases Surge
Indonesia is dealing with an increasing shortage of medical oxygen as the country faces a surge in cases of the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsubishi Chemical Considers Production Boost for Methacrylic Acid to Optimize Balance in MMA Chain
Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. is looking at increasing its production capacity for methacrylic acid (MAA) in an effort to improve its…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
