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METI Backs Social Implementation of Hydrogen Bacteria for CO2–Resource Conversion

Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is pursuing the social implementation of hydrogen bacteria, which consume CO2 to…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Interview: Kuraray President Hitoshi Kawahara Talks Business Plans

The Chemical Daily recently had the opportunity to talk with Hitoshi Kawahara, president of Kuraray Co. Ltd. (TYO:3405), to hear…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Green Science Alliance Develops Wood-Derived Thermoplastic

Green Science Alliance Co. Ltd. (GS Alliance) has developed a 100 percent biomass-based biodegradable plastic that is created using a…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

US PVC Demand up 11% in 2021, Causing Ripples in Global Market

The U.S. is seeing heavy domestic demand for PVC. A jump in housing starts joined with other factors last year…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Traceable Recycled Plastics to be Sold Through New Platform Built by Mitsui Chemicals, IBM Japan

A resource circulation platform that has been jointly developed by Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) and IBM Japan Ltd. is set…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Toray Looks to Supply Bioabsorbable Polymers for Individualized Medicine

Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) seeks to build a business in the realm of made-to-order medical devices by leveraging highly processed…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Denka Sets Sights on EV Applications With Electromagnetic Shielding Compound

Denka Co. Ltd. (TYO:4061) has developed an electromagnetic shielding compound able to shield from low-frequency magnetic noise of under 100…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Chiyoda Readies to Develop Catalysts in Aim of Making Fuel Ammonia a Practical Reality

Chiyoda Corp. (TYO:6366) is making ground in its efforts to get fuel ammonia implemented in society. The company was recently…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Sumitomo Chemical to Market Microbe-Derived Polyimide for 5G and Other Applications

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) plans to start marketing a range of high-performance materials produced by microorganisms. In addition to…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Sumitomo Bakelite Develops Injection-Moldable Long Fiber Material

Sumitomo Bakelite Co. Ltd. (TYO:4203) has developed new grades of a long glass fiber molding material based on thermosetting resin……. Please subscribe to read the full story.