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DuPont Supercharges Vespel® R&D in Japan to Meet Soaring Electronics Demands
Chemical Daily Online Japan Overview DuPont has significantly expanded its Vespel® high-performance polyimide development and evaluation capabilities at its Utsunomiya facility in Japan, targeting the demanding electronics sector. This s... -
Georgia Tech Pioneers Generative AI for Polymer Design, Accelerating Discovery and Slashing R&D Costs
Georgia Tech USA Overview Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a groundbreaking polymer material design technology powered by generative AI. This innovation fundamentally shifts from traditional trial-and-error m... -
Revolutionizing Composites: Nagoya Tech’s Solid Catalyst Recovers High-Quality Carbon Fibers from CFRP Waste
Nagoya Institute of Technology Japan Overview Researchers at Nagoya Institute of Technology have unveiled a groundbreaking technology for recycling carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRPs) using a novel solid catalyst. This innovative pr... -
Shinshu University Unveils PFAS-Free Fuel Cell Membrane, Achieving 100,000 Cycles at 120°C for Next-Gen PEFCs
Shinshu University Faculty of Textile Science and Technology Japan Overview Researchers at Shinshu University have developed a groundbreaking fluorine-free polymer composite membrane for fuel cells, offering a critical PFAS-compliant sol... -
Mitsubishi Chemical Elevates DURABIO: A Bio-Engineering Plastic Pushing Performance and Sustainability Boundaries
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation Japan Overview Mitsubishi Chemical has unveiled updated specifications for DURABIO, its advanced bio-engineering plastic rooted in plant-derived isosorbide. This material excels in transparency, optical cl... -
Albion Adopts Mitsubishi Chemical’s Plant-Derived Bio-Engineering Plastic “DURABIO” for Cosmetic Compact Cases
MONOist Japan Overview Albion has incorporated Mitsubishi Chemical's plant-derived bio-engineering plastic "DURABIO" into its new cosmetic compact cases. DURABIO's exceptional transparency and optical properties, combined with other clea... -
Teijin Revolutionizes CFRP: Self-Healing, Highly Recyclable Thermoset Material Poised for Sustainable High-Performance Applications
Environment Business Online Japan Overview Teijin has developed an innovative thermoset carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) combining heat-activated self-healing with high recyclability. This novel material maintains mechanical proper... -
WHILL’s New ‘Model C Lite’ Personal Mobility Incorporates Teijin’s Thermoplastic Carbon Fiber Composite, Achieving an Ultra-Light 18.6kg
MONOist Japan Overview WHILL has announced the adoption of Teijin's collaboratively developed thermoplastic carbon fiber composite material for the frame of its new 'WHILL Model C Lite' personal mobility device, resulting in a significan... -
Avantium Partners with Sojitz Pla-Net to Propel Plant-Based PEF “releaf®” Adoption in Japanese Market
Avantium N.V. (Press Release) Netherlands Overview Avantium N.V. announced a strategic partnership with Sojitz Pla-Net Corporation on September 8, 2026, to accelerate the adoption of its innovative plant-based polymers, FDCA and PEF (bra... -
FDA Solidifies Distinction: Medical Fluoropolymers Deemed Safe, Exempt from Broad PFAS Concerns
Mondaq USA Overview The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reaffirmed on September 1, 2026, that fluoropolymers used in medical devices are safe and distinct from the broader category of "forever chemicals" (PFAS) of concern. The ag...
