LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB; Rotterdam, the Netherlands) and Polynt S.p.A. (Bergamo, Italy) have expanded their long-standing strategic collaboration. Together, the companies are working to develop a high-quality resin for the marine industry, which leverages the LYB Styrene +LC (low carbon)…
As the global energy transition accelerates, the need for scalable, resilient and ethically sourced battery-storage solutions has become critical. Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), though central to electric vehicles (EVs) and grid-scale storage (Figure 1), face long-term limitations due to their reliance…
Kemira Oyj (Helsinki, Finland) announced a strategic partnership with CuspAI, a pioneering materials science artificial intelligence company. This water industry-first collaboration aims to revolutionize materials innovation within the chemical sector through the integration of advanced AI technologies. As part of…
Nobian and Veolia Water Technologies Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore joint commercialization of Nobian’s newly patented lithium chloride conversion process. Nobian, a leading provider of salt-based chemicals in Western Europe, has recently developed and patented…
Evonik Industries AG (Essen, Germany) announced the opening of its largest center for medical-device applications in Shanghai, serving the entire Asian market. This cutting-edge facility specializes in the research, development, and processing of semi-finished components for bioresorbable medical devices, aiming…
After starting up its new plant in Singapore and increasing its global Rilsan polyamide 11 capacity by 50%, Arkema S.A. (Colombes, France) announced the construction of a new Rilsan Clear transparent polyamide unit on its Singapore platform. The new capacity…
Chiyoda Corp. (Tokyo) has developed a new foundational technology for producing useful chemicals — including human type II collagen — using plant-based feedstocks in a facility called the Plant Bio-Foundry, as part of the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development…
Mkango Resources Ltd. (Vancouver, B.C., Canada) has announced the first production runs for the commercial-scale Hydrogen Processing of Magnet Scrap (HPMS) vessel, which is currently being commissioned by the University of Birmingham with the support of commercial partner, HyProMag Ltd.,…
In the Ziegler-Natta polymerization process, precise temperature measurement is critical to prevent runaway reactions and ensure operator safety. A major risk arises if a thermowell leaks, potentially exposing personnel to hazardous materials during maintenance. Endress+Hauser’s iTHERM ModuLine TM131 with Dual…
Air Liquide S.A. (Paris) will invest up to $200 million in Louisiana, U.S., to modernize and connect an Air Separation Unit (ASU) to its existing network. This investment also includes the expansion of its pipeline infrastructure by an additional 30…