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R&D | 04 December 2025

Singareni Collieries partners with CSI-IMMT for exploration of rare earth minerals

Preliminary studies have confirmed the presence of rare earth elements in some of Singareni’s open-cast mines

R&D
R&D | 02 December 2025

WACKER and SICO launch silane development center in China

The 2,300-square-meter facility features advanced laboratories where high-performance additives for plastics, coatings, and adhesives will be developed

R&D
R&D | 02 December 2025

Dr. Jitendra Singh to inaugurate First International Conference on Science & Technology Clusters on Dec. 4-5

Key discussions will focus on how S&T innovations are being deployed to address pressing societal challenges, along with demonstrations of impactful, scalable solutions developed across S&T clusters

R&D
R&D | 28 November 2025

BASF Coatings launches 'Lean Lab' to drive innovation, sustainability

The Lean Lab concept is being rolled out at BASF Coatings sites worldwide and tailored to local needs

R&D
R&D | 27 November 2025

Fujifilm accelerates semiconductor push with new Shizuoka facility

Fujifilm’s semiconductor materials business has nearly doubled in sales from FY2021 to FY2024

R&D
R&D | 25 November 2025

SIBUR unveils advanced polyurethane foam solution for pipeline insulation

These insulation shells, crucial for preventing heat loss, corrosion, and condensation, are now stronger, more durable, and more efficient

R&D
R&D | 23 November 2025

Evonik Cleaning Solutions and Vimal LifeSciences collaborate to strengthen India presence

The two companies aim to deliver advanced, eco-efficient cleaning solutions

R&D
R&D | 21 November 2025

Novonesis and thyssenkrupp Uhde launch breakthrough enzymatic fat-splitting tech

This advancement not only enhances producers’ agility and profitability but also supports a more sustainable future for the oleochemicals industry

R&D
R&D | 21 November 2025

Sinopec’s biodegradable mulch film shows breakthrough in Xinjiang cotton fields

This pilot demonstrates that sustainable agriculture can coexist with high yields

R&D
R&D | 18 November 2025

Monument launches first US production of CO2-based polyols

The new line, branded Poly-CO2, uses Econic Technologies’ proprietary process to replace fossil-based feedstocks with captured carbon dioxide

R&D
R&D | 18 November 2025

Petroleum Minister Puri inaugurates hydrothermal liquefaction pilot plant at HPCL Green R&D Centre

Praised the R&D Centre, where over 150 scientists, including 37% women leaders, are driving innovation towards Energy Aatmanirbhar Bharat

R&D
R&D | 18 November 2025

LanzaJet produces world’s first commercial-scale jet fuel from Ethanol

The milestone caps 15 years of research, development, and investment, proving that ethanol can be transformed into aviation fuel at scale

R&D
R&D | 17 November 2025

AgroChem Summit 2025: Session on Role of Academia - Industry Collaboration in Advancing Eco-friendly Agrochemicals

Speakers for the session are: Dr. A. Krishnaiah, Chief Scientist, CSIR - Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad; Dr. Nandkumar Kunchge, Director, K.J. Somaiya Institute of Applied Agricultural Research; Murari Mohan Jha, Editor, Indian Chemical News; and Pravin Prashant, Executive Editor, Indian Chemical News

R&D
R&D | 13 November 2025

Wanhua Chemical, ENGEL, and Hitech unite to drive innovation across polymer materials

By integrating expertise in materials, equipment, and molds, the collaboration establishes a synergistic “materials–equipment–molds” value chain

R&D
R&D | 13 November 2025

Mitsui Chemicals’ affiliate SDC Technologies expands R&D and manufacturing base in US

Expanding business for lens processing labs to accelerate growth in vision care materials

R&D
R&D | 12 November 2025

Abhitech Energycon and IIT Roorkee join hands to advance clean energy, water and climate technologies

The work will cover a wide range of areas including green chemistry, catalyst development, CO2 to chemicals, and zero-liquid-discharge systems

R&D
R&D | 11 November 2025

Godavari Biorefineries and ICT Mumbai launch CO2-to-DME pilot plant

This pioneering technology reflects the scientific excellence of Prof. G. D. Yadav and his research team at ICT Mumbai.

R&D
R&D | 11 November 2025

Aramco announces 28 MoUs for R&D, advanced materials and manufacturing facilities

Aramco has invested more than $70 million in corrosion management technologies, achieving over $770 million in cost savings and avoidance

R&D
R&D | 10 November 2025

Nouryon opens new innovation center in Shanghai

Nouryon will open an organic peroxides innovation center in Tianjin in 2026

R&D
R&D | 04 November 2025

PM Modi launches Rs. 1 lakh crore R&D and Innovation scheme

India has made significant strides in several sunrise domains including green hydrogen, quantum computing, deep sea research, and critical minerals

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