Japanese technology firm Asahi Kasei has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with De Nora, an Italian multinational specializing in sustainable technologies and electrolyzer cell manufacturing. The MOU focuses on the joint development, evaluation, and commercialization of small-scale pressurized alkaline…
Evonik and Steinbeis Papier have entered into an agreement for the supply of Evonik’s carbon-neutral hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) for recycled paper production. Steinbeis Papier, a European leader in recycled graphical papers, will use this “Way to GO2”-certified H2O2 to reduce…
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Tokyo; President: Yasuhiko Saitoh) has developed the industry’s first heat-shrinkable silicone rubber tubing, ST-OR Type, specifically designed for busbar insulation. Busbars, typically made of copper or aluminum, are conductive metallic strips used for power…
At the upcoming Annual Meeting of the European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA) in Barcelona, Spain, from September 19-22, 2024, Bayer will present new findings from the pivotal PULSAR and PHOTON trials on Eylea™ (aflibercept 8 mg). These studies focus…
LuminUltra is expanding its leading portfolio of molecular testing solutions with the acquisition of Genomadix. This move enhances LuminUltra’s capabilities in the rapid identification and quantification of microbes in water systems—residential, commercial, and industrial—that can cause the potentially deadly Legionnaires’…
Chevron has announced the launch of Clarity Bio EliteSyn AW, a cutting-edge hydraulic fluid designed to meet the demands of the marine and construction industries while promoting environmental stewardship. As global regulations on environmental protection become stricter, Chevron introduces Clarity…
This extensive 600-page report offers a comprehensive analysis of the global biobased polymers and plastics market, providing insights into the latest technological advancements, market trends, and growth prospects in this expanding sector. The market for biobased polymers and plastics is…
Braskem the leading polyolefins producer in the Americas and a pioneer in industrial-scale biopolymer production, has announced the opening of its new Renewable Innovation Center in Lexington, Massachusetts. This 35,000-square-foot facility is designed to accelerate advancements in renewable chemicals and…
Bunge Global SA (NYSE: BG) (“Bunge” or the “Company”) announced that its wholly owned finance subsidiary, Bunge Limited Finance Corp., has successfully priced a $2 billion public offering of senior unsecured notes, distributed across three tranches as follows: These Senior…
Miné Kleynhans (34), a project manager at the University of the Free State Art Gallery, has won the prestigious 2024 Sasol New Signatures Art Competition for her installation titled Meditations on Resentment. As the winner, Kleynhans receives a cash prize…
Aramco, a global leader in energy and chemicals, has finalized a deal to acquire an additional 22.5% stake in Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Company (Petro Rabigh) from Japan’s Sumitomo Chemical for $702 million. Located on Saudi Arabia’s west coast, Petro…
Uncommon amino acids are a unique group of amino acids that, while structurally similar to the 20 standard amino acids used in protein synthesis, are relatively rare in nature. These atypical amino acids play distinct roles in specific biological processes…