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Tokuyama Looks to Utilize Hydrogen to Cut CO2 Emissions

Tokuyama Corp. (TYO:4043) is bolstering efforts to reduce CO2 emissions at its Tokuyama Factory in Yamaguchi Prefecture. The company is…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Showa Denko Eyes Acquisition of Hitachi Chemical

It has become apparent that Showa Denko KK (TYO:4004) is looking at acquiring Hitachi Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4217). This would…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Asahi Kasei Looks to Seize Europe’s Green Hydrogen Market

When it comes to efforts toward realizing a circular economy, Europe is a world leader. This is due in large…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Mitsubishi Chemical Speeds up Global Strategy Around PMMA Molding Materials for Cars, Optical Components

Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. is speeding up its global strategy for polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) molding materials with a focus on automotive…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

AGC Looks to Optimize Use of Big Data

AGC Inc. (TYO:5201) has established a new method of analysis that comes in aim of defining business issues to more…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Osaka Prefecture University Develops Low-Cost, High-Performance Gold Leaf With CNF Composite Material

A research group led by Hiroshi Shiigi, an associate professor at Osaka Prefecture University, has developed a low-cost, high-performance gold…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Sumitomo Chemical Pursues Speedy Commercialization for LiB Cathode Materials

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) is speeding up efforts to commercialize cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LiBs). By strengthening its…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

China’s EV Industry Stands at Edge of Major Turning Point

China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry is hitting a turning point. In addition to the angle of new energy vehicles (NEVs)…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Interview: Asahi Kasei President Hideki Kobori Talks Nobel Prize, Approaches to Innovation

Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) honorary fellow Akira Yoshino was recently awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his contribution…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Toppan Looks to Recycle Waste Plastic for Use in Flexible Packaging

Toppan Printing Co. Ltd. (TYO:7911) has set out to develop technology for turning used plastic containers and packaging into recycled…… Please subscribe to read the full story.