Tosoh Eyes High-End Capacitor Applications With New Soluble Conductive Polymer
Tosoh Corp. (TYO:4042) has developed a polythiophene-based soluble conductive polymer for high-end capacitor use. Whereas the general choice for conductive…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Surge in LiB Cathode Applications Drives Further Tightening in Caustic Soda Market
Caustic soda is coming into increasing use in the realm of cathode materials for automotive LiBs. The growth here is…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Strong Global Market for HCFC-142b Spurs Fivefold Price Increase
The outlook for the international market in hydrochlorofluorocarbon-142b (HCFC-142b) is very strong, with prices having already surged nearly fivefold since…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Zeon Targets Innovative New Applications for Super-Growth SWCNTs
Zeon Corp. (TYO:4205) is working to add new applications for its single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) produced through the super-growth method……. Please subscribe to read the full story.
Competition Ramps up Between Metals and Plastics in Market for EV Battery Case Materials
The development of protective case materials used on LiBs for electric vehicles (EVs) is becoming increasingly competitive of late, with…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Maxell Targets Practical Applications for New Button-Shaped All-Solid-State Battery
Maxell Ltd. is working to commercialize a button-shaped all-solid-state battery by the end of fiscal 2021, targeting application here with…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Asahi Kasei Leans on Zoll Acquisition to Accelerate Growth in Health Care Sector
Set to mark its 100th anniversary next year, Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) has grown its business over the years by…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
BOPP Film Meets With Rising Demand for Use in Automotive Film Capacitors
As the market for electrified vehicles (xEVs) continues to grow, two major Japanese producers of biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
International Standards for Antiviral Plastics Take on Increasing Importance
The adoption of antiviral materials has been growing evermore present in various industrial products amid the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing about…… 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.
