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Zeon, Riken, Yokohama Rubber Succeed in Creating Butadiene From Biomass Apr. 16, 2021. - A research team consisting of members from Zeon Corp. (TYO:4205), Riken and Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5101) has developed a […] BT Resin From Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Helps Make Semiconductor Packaging Lighter, Thinner and Smaller Apr. 16, 2021. - Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc. (MGC; TYO:4182) is working to open up new applications for its semiconductor packaging substrate materials.... […]
Zeon, Riken, Yokohama Rubber Succeed in Creating Butadiene From Biomass Apr. 16, 2021. - A research team consisting of members from Zeon Corp. (TYO:4205), Riken and Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5101) has developed a […] BT Resin From Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Helps Make Semiconductor Packaging Lighter, Thinner and Smaller Apr. 16, 2021. - Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc. (MGC; TYO:4182) is working to open up new applications for its semiconductor packaging substrate materials.... […]Industry
Asahi Kasei Pursues Digital Transformation Through Restructuring, New Initiatives Apr. 14, 2021. - Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) has established a new business unit it is calling Digital Value Co-Creation. By using this new... […] Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to Launch Ultrapure Hydrogen Peroxide Plant in China Apr. 13, 2021. - Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Inc. (MGC; TYO:4182) is planning on building a new plant in China for ultrapure hydrogen peroxide to... […]
Asahi Kasei Pursues Digital Transformation Through Restructuring, New Initiatives Apr. 14, 2021. - Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) has established a new business unit it is calling Digital Value Co-Creation. By using this new... […] Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to Launch Ultrapure Hydrogen Peroxide Plant in China Apr. 13, 2021. - Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Inc. (MGC; TYO:4182) is planning on building a new plant in China for ultrapure hydrogen peroxide to... […]Materials
BT Resin From Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Helps Make Semiconductor Packaging Lighter, Thinner and Smaller Apr. 16, 2021. - Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc. (MGC; TYO:4182) is working to open up new applications for its semiconductor packaging substrate materials.... […] Du Pont–Toray Sets Sights on Non-Automotive Applications for TPC-ET Apr. 9, 2021. - Du Pont-Toray Co. Ltd. is planning a major initiative in the market for thermoplastic polyester elastomer (TPC-ET), with a specific... […]
BT Resin From Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Helps Make Semiconductor Packaging Lighter, Thinner and Smaller Apr. 16, 2021. - Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc. (MGC; TYO:4182) is working to open up new applications for its semiconductor packaging substrate materials.... […] Du Pont–Toray Sets Sights on Non-Automotive Applications for TPC-ET Apr. 9, 2021. - Du Pont-Toray Co. Ltd. is planning a major initiative in the market for thermoplastic polyester elastomer (TPC-ET), with a specific... […]Market Background
Signs Point to Supply–Demand Ease for Polyolefins in Asia–Pacific Apr. 15, 2021. - The Asia–Pacific market for polyolefins appears to be easing. This is despite the lack of any bearish market factors in... […] Butyl Acetate Price Surges in Asia Apr. 15, 2021. - The price of butyl acetate is soaring in Asian markets. So far, the average price has risen to around $1,950... […]
Signs Point to Supply–Demand Ease for Polyolefins in Asia–Pacific Apr. 15, 2021. - The Asia–Pacific market for polyolefins appears to be easing. This is despite the lack of any bearish market factors in... […] Butyl Acetate Price Surges in Asia Apr. 15, 2021. - The price of butyl acetate is soaring in Asian markets. So far, the average price has risen to around $1,950... […]Innovation
Toyota Gears up to Offer Automatic Analysis for Chemicals, Materials Mar. 29, 2021. - Toyota Motor Corp. (TYO:7203) is set to start providing fee-based materials informatics (MI) solutions in the chemicals and materials fields.... […] Toshiba Achieves Breakthrough CO2 Conversion Speed Under Ambient Temperatures Mar. 23, 2021. - Toshiba Corp. (TYO:6502) recently announced its development of an electrode stack technology with world-leading efficiency for converting CO2 under ambient... […]
Toyota Gears up to Offer Automatic Analysis for Chemicals, Materials Mar. 29, 2021. - Toyota Motor Corp. (TYO:7203) is set to start providing fee-based materials informatics (MI) solutions in the chemicals and materials fields.... […] Toshiba Achieves Breakthrough CO2 Conversion Speed Under Ambient Temperatures Mar. 23, 2021. - Toshiba Corp. (TYO:6502) recently announced its development of an electrode stack technology with world-leading efficiency for converting CO2 under ambient... […]Interviews
Interview: JSR CEO Eric Johnson Sheds Light on Moves Going Forward Apr. 7, 2021. - JSR Corp. (TYO:4185) is coming up on a turning point, with a number of lofty goals and new approaches ahead... […] Interview: Tokuyama President Hiroshi Yokota Talks New Medium-Term Plan and Corporate Strategy Apr. 1, 2021. - Tokuyama Corp. (TYO:4043) has a wide range of plans for the future, with the company looking to overcome challenges on... […]
Interview: JSR CEO Eric Johnson Sheds Light on Moves Going Forward Apr. 7, 2021. - JSR Corp. (TYO:4185) is coming up on a turning point, with a number of lofty goals and new approaches ahead... […] Interview: Tokuyama President Hiroshi Yokota Talks New Medium-Term Plan and Corporate Strategy Apr. 1, 2021. - Tokuyama Corp. (TYO:4043) has a wide range of plans for the future, with the company looking to overcome challenges on... […]
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Zeon, Riken, Yokohama Rubber Succeed in Creating Butadiene From Biomass Apr. 16, 2021. - A research team consisting of members from Zeon Corp. (TYO:4205), Riken and Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5101) has developed a […]
Zeon, Riken, Yokohama Rubber Succeed in Creating Butadiene From Biomass Apr. 16, 2021. - A research team consisting of members from Zeon Corp. (TYO:4205), Riken and Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5101) has developed a […]Coronavirus
Raw Material Shortages Create Difficulties in Biopharma Production Apr. 9, 2021. - Global demand is on the rise for culture tanks, cell culture media and purification resins, all of which are used... […]
Raw Material Shortages Create Difficulties in Biopharma Production Apr. 9, 2021. - Global demand is on the rise for culture tanks, cell culture media and purification resins, all of which are used... […]Regulatory Agencies
MEXT Eyes Game Changer With Platforms for Materials Digital Transformation Apr. 6, 2021. - Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) is set to invest approximately 10.5 billion yen ($94.85 million)... […] Collecting All Types of Plastic Waste Would Be a Stepping Stone Toward a Circular Economy – Part 2 Sep. 3, 2020. - Japan generated around 9 million tons of plastic waste in fiscal 2018, of which 7.5 million tons was put to... […]
MEXT Eyes Game Changer With Platforms for Materials Digital Transformation Apr. 6, 2021. - Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) is set to invest approximately 10.5 billion yen ($94.85 million)... […] Collecting All Types of Plastic Waste Would Be a Stepping Stone Toward a Circular Economy – Part 2 Sep. 3, 2020. - Japan generated around 9 million tons of plastic waste in fiscal 2018, of which 7.5 million tons was put to... […]
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Teijin Frontier Seeks to Flesh Out Lineup of Lightweight Building Materials Designed for Disaster Prevention Mar. 26, 2021. - Teijin Frontier Co. Ltd. is planning to expand its lineup of lightweight building materials for disaster prevention applications, creating new... […] German Consortium Develops New EV Battery Concept Using SMC for the Top Cover Mar. 23, 2021. - A consortium of German companies including Evonik Industries AG has developed a lighter and more cost-effective battery concept for use... […]
Teijin Frontier Seeks to Flesh Out Lineup of Lightweight Building Materials Designed for Disaster Prevention Mar. 26, 2021. - Teijin Frontier Co. Ltd. is planning to expand its lineup of lightweight building materials for disaster prevention applications, creating new... […] German Consortium Develops New EV Battery Concept Using SMC for the Top Cover Mar. 23, 2021. - A consortium of German companies including Evonik Industries AG has developed a lighter and more cost-effective battery concept for use... […]
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The Chemical Daily Launches English News Service Aug. 31, 2016. - The Chemical Daily (Kagaku Kogyo Nippo), Japan’s leading newspaper covering the chemical and allied industries, is launching an English-language website […]
The Chemical Daily Launches English News Service Aug. 31, 2016. - The Chemical Daily (Kagaku Kogyo Nippo), Japan’s leading newspaper covering the chemical and allied industries, is launching an English-language website […]