R&D
R&D | 10 February 2026

IMCD unveils integrated Malaysia HQ and multi-sector technical centre

This move strengthens IMCD’s footprint in Southeast Asian life science and specialty markets, building on the 2023 addition of Euro Chemo-Pharma and Biofresh

R&D
R&D | 06 February 2026

Henkel & Sekab join forces to push bio-based adhesives forward

The collaboration will focus on swapping conventional ethyl acetate for a bio-based version, advancing Henkel’s goal of leading in both innovation and sustainability

R&D
R&D | 02 February 2026

IPFT and IIT Delhi launch joint PhD programme to advance agrochemicals research

The initiative aims to strengthen advanced research, innovation, and academic excellence in agrochemical formulation sciences and allied areas, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary, industry-oriented, and translational research

R&D
R&D | 30 January 2026

IMCD opens first technical facilities in South Korea to boost beauty innovation

The new laboratory will enable close collaboration with customers on formulation development, technical troubleshooting, and early-stage innovation

R&D
R&D | 28 January 2026

Eastman & Kolmar Korea join forces to deliver biodegradable beauty breakthroughs

The collaboration will center on expanding access to Eastman’s Esmeri technology

R&D
R&D | 23 January 2026

Merck and ChemLex ink MoU to revolutionize R&D with AI-driven chemistry

Both firms will explore cooperation in automated synthesis, reaction optimization, high-throughput experimentation, and chemistry platform integration

R&D
R&D | 23 January 2026

South Korean researchers unveil breakthrough low-carbon ammonia production method

The new process builds on recent advances in aluminium-oxide (Al2O3)-based chemical looping

R&D
R&D | 20 January 2026

Max Planck scientists turn biomass into future chemicals, bypassing petroleum

The breakthrough relies on a process called photohydrolysis

R&D
R&D | 20 January 2026

MANE acquires ChemoSensoryx Biosciences to accelerate flavor and fragrance innovation

This strategic acquisition will enable MANE to deepen its scientific understanding of how smells, tastes, and sensations such as freshness or spiciness are perceived

R&D
R&D | 16 January 2026

IMCD launches construction laboratory in Indonesia to boost regional innovation

The combined Coatings & Construction Laboratory is designed to meet regional market needs

R&D
R&D | 15 January 2026

Connect Chemicals breaks ground for new research laboratory in Pune

The facility will significantly expand the company’s R&D capabilities, featuring advanced infrastructure and technology to support customer-focused, application-driven innovation and long-term growth

R&D
R&D | 14 January 2026

Coromandel International signs MoU with IIT Madras to set up Corporate Research Centre

This partnership positions Coromandel to leverage the world-class research infrastructure and expertise of the IIT Madras ecosystem in India and globally

R&D
R&D | 14 January 2026

Home Minister Shah lays foundation stone of Rs. 362 crore BSL-4 bio-containment facility in Gujarat

This facility will provide scientists with a platform to conduct research on highly infectious and deadly viruses in a safe environment

R&D
R&D | 12 January 2026

BASF unveils innovative polyamide materials engineered for e-mobility

Glass fiber-reinforced, low-halogen Ultramid grade meets requirements up to well over 100,000 hours

R&D
R&D | 09 January 2026

CSIR-CRRI and CSIR-IIP develops bio-bitumen via pyrolysis

Shift to indigenous bio-bitumen holds economic potential of replacing imported bitumen worth Rs. 25,000–30,000 crore annually

R&D
R&D | 09 January 2026

IMCD opens beauty, personal Care laboratory in California

The new facility offers an expanded laboratory alongside meeting areas dedicated to development meetings, formulation workshops, and brainstorming sessions

R&D
R&D | 08 January 2026

IIT Guwahati turns CO2 to methanol with sunlight

The IIT Guwahati research team combined graphitic carbon nitride with few-layer graphene

R&D
R&D | 07 January 2026

IMCD opens food & nutrition laboratory in Cologne

New Life Science hub to strengthen innovation for the German food and beverage industry

R&D
R&D | 05 January 2026

Hydrogen’s climate promise could be undermined by unexpected atmospheric effects, new study warns

Scientists caution that hydrogen (H₂), while not a greenhouse gas itself, interacts with methane, ozone, and water vapor in the atmosphere in ways that can indirectly warm the planet—potentially negating its environmental benefits

R&D
R&D | 05 January 2026

Tohoku University scientists unlock fullerene’s battery potential

The team developed a covalently bridged fullerene framework, Mg₄C₆₀, demonstrating that carbon can store lithium in a completely new and far more stable way

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