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Sumitomo Chemical Pursues Speedy Commercialization for LiB Cathode Materials Nov. 15, 2019. - Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) is speeding up efforts to commercialize cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LiBs). By strengthening its... […] China’s EV Industry Stands at Edge of Major Turning Point Nov. 15, 2019. - China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry is hitting a turning point. In addition to the angle of new energy vehicles (NEVs)... […]
Sumitomo Chemical Pursues Speedy Commercialization for LiB Cathode Materials Nov. 15, 2019. - Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) is speeding up efforts to commercialize cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LiBs). By strengthening its... […] China’s EV Industry Stands at Edge of Major Turning Point Nov. 15, 2019. - China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry is hitting a turning point. In addition to the angle of new energy vehicles (NEVs)... […]
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Sumitomo Chemical Pursues Speedy Commercialization for LiB Cathode Materials Nov. 15, 2019. - Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) is speeding up efforts to commercialize cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LiBs). By strengthening its... […] China’s EV Industry Stands at Edge of Major Turning Point Nov. 15, 2019. - China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry is hitting a turning point. In addition to the angle of new energy vehicles (NEVs)... […]
Sumitomo Chemical Pursues Speedy Commercialization for LiB Cathode Materials Nov. 15, 2019. - Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) is speeding up efforts to commercialize cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LiBs). By strengthening its... […] China’s EV Industry Stands at Edge of Major Turning Point Nov. 15, 2019. - China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry is hitting a turning point. In addition to the angle of new energy vehicles (NEVs)... […]Materials
Toppan Looks to Recycle Waste Plastic for Use in Flexible Packaging Nov. 11, 2019. - Toppan Printing Co. Ltd. (TYO:7911) has set out to develop technology for turning used plastic containers and packaging into recycled... […] Yachiyo Sets Sights on Stronger Plastic Fuel Tanks Nov. 8, 2019. - Yachiyo Industry Co. Ltd. (TYO:7298) is moving forward with the creation of stronger plastic fuel tanks. Looking to respond to... […]
Toppan Looks to Recycle Waste Plastic for Use in Flexible Packaging Nov. 11, 2019. - Toppan Printing Co. Ltd. (TYO:7911) has set out to develop technology for turning used plastic containers and packaging into recycled... […] Yachiyo Sets Sights on Stronger Plastic Fuel Tanks Nov. 8, 2019. - Yachiyo Industry Co. Ltd. (TYO:7298) is moving forward with the creation of stronger plastic fuel tanks. Looking to respond to... […]Market Background
Mixed Signs Appear in Asian Methanol Market Nov. 12, 2019. - The Asian market for methanol is facing a mixture of upward and downward price factors. Prices in the market were... […] Asia Sees Sluggish ABS Prices as China Holds Back on Purchases Oct. 31, 2019. - Market prices for acrylonitrile–butadiene–styrene (ABS) resin are sitting low in the Asian market. In the midst of the ongoing U.S.–China... […]
Mixed Signs Appear in Asian Methanol Market Nov. 12, 2019. - The Asian market for methanol is facing a mixture of upward and downward price factors. Prices in the market were... […] Asia Sees Sluggish ABS Prices as China Holds Back on Purchases Oct. 31, 2019. - Market prices for acrylonitrile–butadiene–styrene (ABS) resin are sitting low in the Asian market. In the midst of the ongoing U.S.–China... […]Innovation
Mitsubishi Chemical Develops New 3D Printer Resin With Dutch Company Atum3D Oct. 30, 2019. - Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. has announced the development of Diabeam, a new UV resin created in partnership with Dutch 3D printer... […] Unicharm Looks to Commercialize Disposable Diapers Made With Recycled Materials Oct. 28, 2019. - Unicharm Corp. (TYO:8113) has established technology for recycling used disposable diapers into pulp and superabsorbent polymer (SAP). The company has... […]
Mitsubishi Chemical Develops New 3D Printer Resin With Dutch Company Atum3D Oct. 30, 2019. - Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. has announced the development of Diabeam, a new UV resin created in partnership with Dutch 3D printer... […] Unicharm Looks to Commercialize Disposable Diapers Made With Recycled Materials Oct. 28, 2019. - Unicharm Corp. (TYO:8113) has established technology for recycling used disposable diapers into pulp and superabsorbent polymer (SAP). The company has... […]Interviews
Interview: Asahi Kasei President Hideki Kobori Talks Nobel Prize, Approaches to Innovation Nov. 13, 2019. - Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) honorary fellow Akira Yoshino was recently awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his contribution... […] Interview: Lanxess Specialty Additives Head Anno Borkowsky Discusses Strategy Behind Business Growth Nov. 1, 2019. - Lanxess AG has established its Specialty Additives operations – which cover polymer and lubricant additives – as a major field... […]
Interview: Asahi Kasei President Hideki Kobori Talks Nobel Prize, Approaches to Innovation Nov. 13, 2019. - Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) honorary fellow Akira Yoshino was recently awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his contribution... […] Interview: Lanxess Specialty Additives Head Anno Borkowsky Discusses Strategy Behind Business Growth Nov. 1, 2019. - Lanxess AG has established its Specialty Additives operations – which cover polymer and lubricant additives – as a major field... […]
Regulatory Agencies
MHLW Classifies Polymers by Raw Materials Under Positive List for Food Containers and Packaging Jun. 18, 2019. - With a year to go until Japan implements a positive list (PL) system prohibiting the use of any non-permitted substances... […] Thailand Plans New Laws to Cut Down on Plastic Waste May. 14, 2019. - The government of Thailand has set the wheels in motion for new laws to reduce plastic waste. This comes off... […]
MHLW Classifies Polymers by Raw Materials Under Positive List for Food Containers and Packaging Jun. 18, 2019. - With a year to go until Japan implements a positive list (PL) system prohibiting the use of any non-permitted substances... […] Thailand Plans New Laws to Cut Down on Plastic Waste May. 14, 2019. - The government of Thailand has set the wheels in motion for new laws to reduce plastic waste. This comes off... […]
Products
Panasonic Aims to Reduce Cost of Pure Hydrogen Fuel Cells Aug. 23, 2019. - Panasonic Corp. (TYO:6752) is working to drive down the cost of pure hydrogen fuel cells in an effort to begin... […] 3M Japan Prepares Slew of New Dental Materials Jul. 8, 2019. - 3M Japan Ltd. is setting out to bolster its lineup of highly user-friendly products in the dentistry materials sector. This... […]
Panasonic Aims to Reduce Cost of Pure Hydrogen Fuel Cells Aug. 23, 2019. - Panasonic Corp. (TYO:6752) is working to drive down the cost of pure hydrogen fuel cells in an effort to begin... […] 3M Japan Prepares Slew of New Dental Materials Jul. 8, 2019. - 3M Japan Ltd. is setting out to bolster its lineup of highly user-friendly products in the dentistry materials sector. This... […]
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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 […]