R&D
R&D | 04 January 2026

From Net-Zero to Viksit Bharat: IMI Kolkata anchors global conversation on India’s growth

What began as a call for papers quickly scaled into a global exchange of ideas

R&D
R&D | 31 December 2025

Toray unveils breakthrough bioreactor promising massive energy savings

The technology can be customized for diverse chemicals by adjusting both the microorganisms and reactor structure

R&D
R&D | 29 December 2025

Polymatech debuts high-power UV LED for rapid industrial curing

This breakthrough establishes India as a key player in the high-performance deep-UV and UVA LED market

R&D
R&D | 29 December 2025

Indovinya unveils new formulation platform to accelerate biopesticide adoption

As biopesticides gain momentum as a sustainable alternative to conventional agrochemicals, technical and application challenges continue to slow wider adoption

R&D
R&D | 28 December 2025

ONGC inks MoU with IIM Nagpur to accelerate green energy drive

The partnership will focus on key areas including renewable energy integration, energy storage, biofuels, green hydrogen, ESG and sustainability frameworks

R&D
R&D | 26 December 2025

Tata Chemicals leads the way in India’s R&D push at CII Global Summit

Tata Chemicals showcased its latest product innovations and highlighted active collaborations with leading research institutes across India

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R&D | 23 December 2025

Korean scientists turn toxic formaldehyde into valuable drug building block

The team has engineered a cascade of enzymes that selectively turns formaldehyde into enantiopure L-glyceraldehyde

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R&D | 19 December 2025

SABIC launches first fluorine-free polycarbonate resin to boost medical device safety

The NP resin portfolio, indicated by its UL746G-certified prefix, equips manufacturers across industries to meet increasingly stringent regulatory and performance standards

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R&D | 19 December 2025

BASF and Adama sign agreement to co-develop breakthrough Gilboa fungicide technology

Gilboa-based formulations for wheat in Great Britain expected in 2027, followed by broader European launches in 2029

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R&D | 17 December 2025

Yara India launches first-ever Women in Agronomy Scholar awards

The program is designed to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world agricultural impact

R&D
R&D | 16 December 2025

Sionic and Group14 set new benchmark for silicon-carbon battery tech

The findings demonstrate a viable silicon-dominant path for electric vehicles, aerospace and eVTOL platforms

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R&D | 15 December 2025

Nouryon breaks ground on new home & personal care innovation hub in Brazil

The center will focus on advancing high-performance and more sustainable solutions for cleaning and personal care products

R&D
R&D | 14 December 2025

Platinum Industries appoints Dr. Frank Abraham as Global Director, R&D

Dr. Abraham, a German polymer scientist with more than 20 years of international experience in advanced materials, additive formulation, and polymer chemistry

R&D
R&D | 13 December 2025

EIB backs ALTANA with €300 million credit line to fuel sustainable innovation

The financing further strengthen ALTANA's leading position in the field of future-proof specialty chemicals

R&D
R&D | 13 December 2025

UPM unveils world’s first carbon-negative, fully recyclable black pigment

The innovation -- UPM Circular Renewable Black -- is the world’s first bio-based, near-infrared (NIR) detectable, carbon-negative black

R&D
R&D | 13 December 2025

BASF invested around €2 billion in R&D in 2024, generated 1,000+ new patents

BASF focuses on innovation and AI to drive green transformation

R&D
R&D | 12 December 2025

Mitsui Chemicals unveils world’s first 12-inch high-refractive index polymer wafers for AR glasses

The proprietary polymer also provides greater impact resistance, making devices safer and lighter than glass

R&D
R&D | 12 December 2025

Mitsubishi Chemical teams up with Boston Materials to revolutionize AI data center cooling

The companies will co-develop the second-generation Liquid Metal ZRT product

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R&D | 10 December 2025

ABB joins global tech coalition to fast-track energy transition innovations

The move is designed to fuel innovation across ABB’s portfolio and reinforce the strategic ambitions of its Motion business as it pushes to expand its market lead

R&D
R&D | 08 December 2025

Science & Technology Clusters Conference sparks global collaboration with 12 MoUs

This event signalled a shift where India's S&T Clusters will evolve into national technology accelerators, translating research into deployed solutions

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