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Sumitomo Seika Forecasts FY2027 Operating Profit Decline Due to SAP Capacity Expansion in Singapore, Sales Remain Robust
TipRanks Japan Overview Sumitomo Seika Chemical Co., Ltd. announced a forecast for a decline in operating profit for fiscal year 2027 due to increased fixed costs associated with expanding its superabsorbent polymer (SAP) manufacturing c... -
Asahi Kasei Seals First China Licensing Agreement for Proprietary Acetolyte Electrolyte Technology with HighChem Shanghai, Accelerating High-Performance Li-ion Battery Commercialization
Facebook (Asahi Kasei post) Japan Overview Asahi Kasei has signed its first licensing agreement in China for its proprietary Acetolyte electrolyte technology with HighChem Shanghai, aiming to accelerate the commercialization of high-perf... -
Dynamic Covalent Chemistry Revolutionizes Closed-Loop Recycling of Polymer Networks, Accelerating Sustainable Material Development
MDPI Global Overview An academic article by MDPI highlights dynamic covalent chemistry's groundbreaking potential for closed-loop recycling of polymer networks. This technology accelerates sustainable polymer material development by mini... -
Mitsubishi Chemical Divests 105,000-Tonne Taiwan MMA Business to CPDC, Accelerating Asian Market Reorganization and High-Growth Sector Focus
echemi Japan Overview Mitsubishi Chemical divested its 60% stake in Kaohsiung Monomer Co. (MMA production) in Taiwan to China Petrochemical Development Corporation (CPDC) by August 3, 2026. This strategic decision accelerates the reorgan... -
Blood Purification for Cholesterol Removal Potentially Cleanses Microplastics, Mechanism Remains Unclear
EurekAlert! USA Overview New research indicates that blood purification processes designed to remove cholesterol may also reduce detectable levels of microplastics such as polystyrene, polypropylene, and polyethylene terephthalate from t... -
Kuraray Unveils EVAL™ SC, a Next-Generation EVOH Resin, to Boost Recyclability and Reduce PVdC Dependence in High-Performance Packaging
Kuraray America, Inc. Japan Overview Kuraray America, Inc. has introduced EVAL™ SC, a new generation EVOH resin that imparts orientation between the polymer's glass transition and crystallization temperatures. This innovative resin signi... -
MDPI Publishes Landmark Review on Chemical Upcycling of Plastic Waste to High-Value Products for a Sustainable Circular Economy
MDPI Global Overview A new academic review published by MDPI details recent breakthroughs in chemical upcycling of plastic waste, highlighting innovative pathways to convert post-consumer plastics into high-value monomers, functional che... -
Advanced Protection: Formosa Plastics and Asahi Kasei Boost Capacity for Flame-Retardant Fibers Amid Rising Safety Demands
openPR.com Global Market Overview The global market for self-extinguishing flame-retardant synthetic fibers is experiencing robust growth, driven by escalating safety demands across protective apparel, industrial, and automotive sectors.... -
Greene Tweed Slashes Thermoplastic Composite Prototyping Time by Up to 50% with Modular Tooling for Advanced Air Mobility and Defense
SAE Media Group USA Overview Greene Tweed has achieved a breakthrough in aerospace and defense prototyping, reducing manufacturing time by up to 50% through a novel modular tooling approach for thermoplastic composites. This innovative p... -
Lattice Revolution: 3D Printing Forges Next-Gen Energy-Absorbing Polymer Structures
PMC International Research Overview A recent academic review highlights significant advancements in additively manufactured polymer structures for mechanical energy absorption. By combining diverse polymer materials with 3D printing tech...
