The convergence of artificial intelligence. machine learning and materials science advances is transforming the scope of computational chemist roles and skillsets For decades, computational chemistry has played a central role in the world’s understanding of molecular interactions as it enables…
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LOTTE Holdings, Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan) announced an investment in Physiologas Technologies, a pioneering Japanese medical device company developing next-generation hemodialysis system aimed at transforming chronic kidney disease care. Founded in 2020, Physiologas is a preclinical stage medical device company…
DIC Corp. (Tokyo) announced that it has established a new production facility for direct food-contact coatings on the site of a plant belonging to PT. DIC Graphics, a wholly owned subsidiary located in Jakarta, Indonesia. This new facility is the…
Aclara Resources Inc. (Vancouver, B.C., Canada) announced a strategic partnership with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech; Blacksburg, Va.) for the operation of its rare earths (REE) separation pilot plant. The facility will showcase Aclara's solvent extraction technology…
Covestro AG (Leverkusen, Germany) has signed an agreement with Vencorex Holding SAS, a subsidiary of PTT Global Chemical PLC (PTTGC; Bangkok, Thailand), to acquire two legal entities with stand-alone production sites for HDI (Hexamethylene Diisocyanate) derivates in Rayong, Thailand and…
The Mosaic Co. (Tampa, Fla.) announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell Mosaic Potassio Mineração Ltda (MPM), the entity that operates the Taquari-Vassouras potash mine located in Rosário do Catete, Sergipe, Brazil, to VL Mineração Ltda. Upon…
This paper provides a brief overview of direct steam injection heating and how it can help support heating of your water or process fluids. Though it may not be the right fit for all heating applications in manufacturing processes its…
Eastman Chemical Co. (Kingsport, Tenn.) announced a formal strategic partnership with Huafon Chemical to establish a joint facility to produce cellulose-acetate yarn. The facility will be dedicated to localized production and product innovation of Eastman Naia cellulose acetate filament yarns…
Sartorius Stedim Biotech (Aubagne, France) and Nanotein Technologies, a developer of next-generation immune cell activation reagents, have entered into a partnership. As part of the collaboration, Sartorius will invest up to $3 million in a minority shareholding in Nanotein Technologies…