R&D
R&D | 02 March 2026

Mitsui Chemicals unleashes AI agent to slash R&D literature review times by 80%

The technology solves complex chemical structure identification in polymer/organic research and generates comprehensive reports, including compound properties, uses, and manufacturing methods

R&D
R&D | 02 March 2026

Sumitomo Chemical restructures R&D division

The Research Planning Department will focus on company-wide technology/R&D coordination

R&D
R&D | 26 February 2026

Indogulf Cropsciences partners with ICAR-IARI for PM’s fellowship to advance agricultural research

Under this MoA, Indogulf Cropsciences will support a full-time PhD scholar at ICAR-IARI, for a maximum period of four years starting 1 January 2026 up to 31 December 2029

R&D
R&D | 26 February 2026

Brenntag joins forces with Nanum to bring industrial-scale nanotechnology to market

Nanum’s lineup includes graphene nanoplatelets, graphene oxide, reduced graphene oxide, nano silver, and nano cerium

R&D
R&D | 23 February 2026

Global study reveals skills gap threatening energy transition, India leads awareness

Energy transition is a top priority for 70% in India and Turkey, and 67% in Qatar, versus just 34% in Argentina

R&D
R&D | 23 February 2026

Celanese supercharges US innovation with major Michigan Tech Center expansion

The move reduces operating costs while establishing a dedicated center for extrusion development, foaming technologies and advanced engineering capabilities

R&D
R&D | 18 February 2026

INOX India’s LNG systems fuel Indian Railways’ first LNG–diesel dual-fuel train

The initiative aims to convert an initial batch of 10 DPUs from conventional diesel engines into hybrid units powered by cleaner LNG alongside diesel

R&D
R&D | 16 February 2026

Mitsubishi turns CO2 into jet fuel in breakthrough synthetic fuel demo

The breakthrough was achieved at MHI’s Research & Innovation Center in Nagasaki

R&D
R&D | 15 February 2026

INVISTA opens $13M technology hub in Houston metro area

Texas Technology Center to support nylon and propylene businesses

R&D
R&D | 13 February 2026

Toyo Ink India inaugurates new research centre in Bengaluru

This marks the Group’s first research centre outside Japan and a significant milestone in strengthening India’s role in advanced research, manufacturing, and sustainable innovation

R&D
R&D | 13 February 2026

Yash to inaugurate new Maroli R&D hub on Feb 25

This strategic move strengthens the Group's research capabilities and commitment to innovation

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

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