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EU Ramps Up Green Hydrogen Ambitions with Revised Strategy for Domestic Production
European Commission EU Overview The European Union has unveiled a significantly revised hydrogen strategy designed to rapidly accelerate domestic green hydrogen production and reduce reliance on external imports. This updated framework i... -
Hydrogen & Carbon Capture Technology World Expo 2026 Showcases Advanced Automation, Safety, and Coating Solutions
Hydrogen and Carbon Capture Technology World Expo Germany Overview The Hydrogen and Carbon Capture Technology World Expo in Hamburg, Germany, in August 2026, featured several pivotal technological advancements. Bachmann electronic unveil... -
L&T Lands Massive 6 GWh Battery Storage Deals, Bolstering Middle East Grid Modernization
EMobility+ Middle East Overview Larsen & Toubro (L&T)'s Renewable Energy division has secured three significant Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, totaling 6 GWh, from a major client in the Middle East. These contract... -
I.S.T. Unveils ‘White TORMED®’ Thermal Control Film for Smarter Spacecraft, Initiates Pilot Production in November 2026, Targets Mass Production by Fall 2028
ChemAnalyst Japan Overview I.S.T. Corporation has unveiled "White TORMED®," a new thermal control film for spacecraft, with A4 sheets currently available for evaluation and pilot production of 300-mm-wide rolls targeted for November 2026... -
Xenergy Secures Over $100 Million in Series B Funding, to Add 3GWh Solid-State Battery Mass Production Line: Accelerates Lithium-Metal Solid-State Battery Output for Drones and Electric Motorcycles
Shanghai Metals Market China Overview Xenergy has completed a Series B financing round exceeding $100 million, led by Puhua Capital, to fund the mass production and delivery of lithium-metal solid-state batteries. The company plans to ad... -
Mitsubishi Chemical Commercializes Novel Negative Thermal Expansion Filler, “M-Filleris™ NTE,” to Suppress Warpage in AI Server Semiconductor Packages
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation Japan Overview Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation has announced the commercialization of "M-Filleris™ NTE," a new negative thermal expansion filler designed to effectively suppress warpage in semiconductor pa... -
A&B Smart Materials Develops Biodegradable SAPs from Cellulose and Starch to Replace Microplastics, Secures Pre-Seed Funding to Target $17 Billion Market
HEC Paris UK Overview Oxford-based deeptech startup A&B Smart Materials is developing bio-based, fully biodegradable superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) from cellulose and starch. These materials aim to replace fossil-based SAPs in hygien... -
South Korean Startup Atommer Secures Seed Funding from LG Electronics and Bluepoint Partners for Asset-Light Materials Platform, Targeting Ultra-Thin Thermal Barrier Coatings for Battery Safety
WOWTALE South Korea Overview South Korean startup Atommer, specializing in functional materials, secured seed funding from LG Electronics and Bluepoint Partners. Utilizing a 'fabless' model, Atommer focuses on core material design and ou... -
Chase Corporation Acquires High-Performance Sealant and Adhesive Manufacturer Hylomar, Bolstering Specialty Materials Portfolio
ChemAnalyst USA Overview Chase Corporation has completed the acquisition of Hylomar Holdings Limited, a UK-based high-performance sealant and adhesive manufacturer. This strategic move significantly strengthens Chase's portfolio in speci... -
H.B. Fuller Board Unanimously Rejects Ancora’s Acquisition Proposal for Building Adhesives Solutions Business, Citing Significant Undervaluation
Business Wire USA Overview H.B. Fuller Company's Board of Directors unanimously rejected an unsolicited acquisition proposal from investment firm Ancora for its Building Adhesives Solutions (BAS) business. The board determined that Ancor...
