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Synthetic Fuel: A Viable Option in Carbon-Neutral Next-Gen Energy?

The Japan Petroleum Energy Center (JPEC) has published a technical report on synthetic fuel, which is hoped to serve as…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Li–S Batteries Hold Promise of Light Weight, High Capacity Beyond LiBs – Part 1

As society’s demands continue to grow, a range of next-gen batteries are being looked at as potential successors to the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Interview: New Asahi Kasei President Koshiro Kudo Discusses Investment, Growth Under Next Medium-Term Plan

New Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) president Koshiro Kudo recently sat down with The Chemical Daily to discuss his aspirations in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Indorama Ventures to Adopt Renewable Raw Materials for Nearly 40% of Company-Wide Feedstock

Indorama Ventures PCL, a major chemical company based in Thailand, is looking by 2030 to bring in biomass and recycled…… Please subscribe to read the full story.  

Chemical and Material Companies Look to Take Pharmaceutical Operations to the Next Stage

Japanese pharmaceutical companies affiliated with chemical and material firms are heading into a new phase with the start of fiscal…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Ukraine Crisis Saddles European Caprolactam Manufacturers With Soaring Costs

European manufacturers of caprolactam are finding themselves hard-pressed to keep up with the soaring costs of gas, utilities, logistics and…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Western Chemical Companies Move to Halt Business in Russia

A growing number of Western chemical companies are suspending their business operations in Russia due to the ongoing situation in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Sumitomo Chemical to Offer PE for Use in Monomaterial Soft Packaging Compatible With Horizontal Recycling

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) is planning a fiscal 2022 launch for a polyethylene (PE) product that can be used…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings to Establish Organizational Units for Each Market as Part of Push for Western Growth

Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp. (MCHC; TYO:4188) is slated to set out on a second round of organizational reform in the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Sumitomo Chemical Tackles Carbon Footprint – Part 2: Overcoming the Inherent Complexities of Chemicals

Calculations in the chemical industry for the carbon footprint of products (CFP) have traditionally been both time-consuming and prone to…… Please subscribe to read the full story.