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Katano Senkaku Develops Single-Walled CNT Masterbatch Aug. 21, 2019. - Katano Senkaku Co. Ltd. has developed a masterbatch incorporating single-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs). With a diameter of less than 2... […] Riken Sets Sights on Developing Hybrid Hydrogen Adsorbents for FCVs Aug. 21, 2019. - Japan’s Institute of Physical and Chemical Research (Riken) is looking to move forward with the development of hydrogen adsorbents. As... […]
Katano Senkaku Develops Single-Walled CNT Masterbatch Aug. 21, 2019. - Katano Senkaku Co. Ltd. has developed a masterbatch incorporating single-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs). With a diameter of less than 2... […] Riken Sets Sights on Developing Hybrid Hydrogen Adsorbents for FCVs Aug. 21, 2019. - Japan’s Institute of Physical and Chemical Research (Riken) is looking to move forward with the development of hydrogen adsorbents. As... […]
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Kuraray Targets Smartification of Developed Products, Production Processes Aug. 20, 2019. - Kuraray Co. Ltd. (TYO:3405) is moving with its fiber-related operations to accelerate the smartification of both product developments and production... […] Teijin Doubles Down on Efforts to Introduce Robotic Process Automation Aug. 16, 2019. - Setting its sights on business innovation, Teijin Ltd. (TYO:3401) is speeding up its introduction of robotic process automation (RPA) technologies.... […]
Kuraray Targets Smartification of Developed Products, Production Processes Aug. 20, 2019. - Kuraray Co. Ltd. (TYO:3405) is moving with its fiber-related operations to accelerate the smartification of both product developments and production... […] Teijin Doubles Down on Efforts to Introduce Robotic Process Automation Aug. 16, 2019. - Setting its sights on business innovation, Teijin Ltd. (TYO:3401) is speeding up its introduction of robotic process automation (RPA) technologies.... […]Materials
Riken Sets Sights on Developing Hybrid Hydrogen Adsorbents for FCVs Aug. 21, 2019. - Japan’s Institute of Physical and Chemical Research (Riken) is looking to move forward with the development of hydrogen adsorbents. As... […] Teijin Frontier Positions Proprietary Materials for Use in Various Heat Countermeasures Aug. 20, 2019. - With Japan placing increased importance on heat countermeasures amid a continued heat wave, Teijin Frontier Co. Ltd. is speeding up... […]
Riken Sets Sights on Developing Hybrid Hydrogen Adsorbents for FCVs Aug. 21, 2019. - Japan’s Institute of Physical and Chemical Research (Riken) is looking to move forward with the development of hydrogen adsorbents. As... […] Teijin Frontier Positions Proprietary Materials for Use in Various Heat Countermeasures Aug. 20, 2019. - With Japan placing increased importance on heat countermeasures amid a continued heat wave, Teijin Frontier Co. Ltd. is speeding up... […]Market Background
Paraxylene Imports Continue to Rise in China Aug. 8, 2019. - China continues to increase its imports of paraxylene (PX). With domestic demand on the rise for polyester raw material purified... […] China Remains Net Importer of PVC Aug. 6, 2019. - China is continuing to carry out more imports than exports in its trade balance for polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Having been... […]
Paraxylene Imports Continue to Rise in China Aug. 8, 2019. - China continues to increase its imports of paraxylene (PX). With domestic demand on the rise for polyester raw material purified... […] China Remains Net Importer of PVC Aug. 6, 2019. - China is continuing to carry out more imports than exports in its trade balance for polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Having been... […]Innovation
Katano Senkaku Develops Single-Walled CNT Masterbatch Aug. 21, 2019. - Katano Senkaku Co. Ltd. has developed a masterbatch incorporating single-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs). With a diameter of less than 2... […] University of Tokyo, Toho University, Nissan Chemical Pave the Way to Ammonia Fuel Cells Aug. 19, 2019. - A research group led by University of Tokyo Professor Yoshiaki Nishibayashi and Toho University Professor Ken Sakata has developed a... […]
Katano Senkaku Develops Single-Walled CNT Masterbatch Aug. 21, 2019. - Katano Senkaku Co. Ltd. has developed a masterbatch incorporating single-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs). With a diameter of less than 2... […] University of Tokyo, Toho University, Nissan Chemical Pave the Way to Ammonia Fuel Cells Aug. 19, 2019. - A research group led by University of Tokyo Professor Yoshiaki Nishibayashi and Toho University Professor Ken Sakata has developed a... […]Interviews
Interview: ExxonMobil Business Venture Executive Shaara Blome Discusses Moves for Expanded Production Aug. 21, 2019. - Exxon Mobil Corp. has been busy at work with its proactive investment in increasing production of mineral and synthetic base... […] Interview: Evonik’s Johann-Caspar Gammelin and Emmanuel Auer Discuss Feed Additive Operations Aug. 15, 2019. - Evonik Industries AG last month launched its second Singaporean plant for feed additive methionine on Jurong Island. Looking to become... […]
Interview: ExxonMobil Business Venture Executive Shaara Blome Discusses Moves for Expanded Production Aug. 21, 2019. - Exxon Mobil Corp. has been busy at work with its proactive investment in increasing production of mineral and synthetic base... […] Interview: Evonik’s Johann-Caspar Gammelin and Emmanuel Auer Discuss Feed Additive Operations Aug. 15, 2019. - Evonik Industries AG last month launched its second Singaporean plant for feed additive methionine on Jurong Island. Looking to become... […]
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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... […]Most Popular
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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... […] Kansai Paint Develops New Repellent-Free Antifouling Paint Mar. 5, 2019. - Kansai Paint Co. Ltd. (TYO:4613) is expanding its lineup of non-toxic antifouling paints that contain no heavy metals or other... […]
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... […] Kansai Paint Develops New Repellent-Free Antifouling Paint Mar. 5, 2019. - Kansai Paint Co. Ltd. (TYO:4613) is expanding its lineup of non-toxic antifouling paints that contain no heavy metals or other... […]
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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 […]