R&D
R&D | 03 September 2026

AkzoNobel opens €7.5-million powder coatings innovation lab in the Netherlands

AkzoNobel has invested more than €1.3 billion in research and development over the last five years

R&D
R&D | 29 August 2026

Emvolon and Freepoint strike $450 million+ deal to scale waste-gas-derived liquid fuels

The deal includes a first purchase option worth more than $450 million over seven years

R&D
R&D | 28 August 2026

MetaG1 launches cross-sector scientific platform to connect agriculture, pharma & life sciences

The Bengaluru-based initiative is designed to tackle a growing problem across research-driven industries

R&D
R&D | 27 August 2026

Xtovia signals India’s shift from beauty manufacturing to proprietary science

The development also signals a broader shift in India’s beauty and specialty chemicals ecosystem

R&D
R&D | 27 August 2026

Thermo Fisher launches Orbitrap mass spectrometers

Aims to bring molecular-level Isotope analysis to more labs

R&D
R&D | 27 August 2026

Axoft rolls out water-invisible polymer for sharper biological imaging

WISE is now commercially available as a liquid that can be UV-cured into virtually any shape

R&D
R&D | 25 August 2026

NSF invests nearly $20 million in new polymer research center

NSF MONET has focused on decoded the non-linear mechanics of these networks

R&D
R&D | 22 August 2026

Kureha launches joint research on ceramic matrix composites with Tokyo University of Technology

Kureha is developing SiC fibers as a new business and is targeting both high quality and cost competitiveness through its proprietary manufacturing process

R&D
R&D | 22 August 2026

MC2+ Ignite launched at IIT Madras to accelerate India’s deep-tech & energy startups

MC²+ Ignite is designed to tackle one of the biggest hurdles in deep-tech commercialisation

R&D
R&D | 20 August 2026

Clariant steps up China innovation drive with two new R&D labs

The expanded capabilities are designed to help Clariant respond faster to rapidly changing market trends

R&D
R&D | 18 August 2026

Godavari Biorefineries bags European patent for novel oncology formulation

The formulation has potential applications in the treatment of several cancers, including breast and prostate cancers, particularly through oral administration

R&D
R&D | 18 August 2026

Henkel Shanghai Lab gains EU-recognized packaging recyclability testing accreditation

Henkel said many companies in the region have historically relied on European laboratories for recognized paper packaging recyclability testing

R&D
R&D | 18 August 2026

BASF opens global diaper innovation lab in Mumbai

Superabsorbent and diaper performance testing supports customer-focused development of hygiene applications

R&D
R&D | 13 August 2026

BASF invests millions in new climate research center in Germany

The investment comes as regulatory demands increase and the need for Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)-compliant ecotoxicology studies grows worldwide

R&D
R&D | 13 August 2026

SEKISUI opens Shanghai Design Center to drive next-gen mobility glass innovation

The center is designed as both a showroom and a collaborative development hub for automotive manufacturers

R&D
R&D | 11 August 2026

BASF brings Tinosorb S sunscreen filter to US market after FDA approval

BASF holds co-exclusive rights to market and sell Bemotrizinol during the FDA’s 18-month exclusivity period

R&D
R&D | 06 August 2026

CAS and PetroChina unveil global report mapping future of polymer innovation

The report analyzes nearly one million polymer-related journal articles and patent records published between 2015 and 2025

R&D
R&D | 06 August 2026

Abhitech Energycon recognised by DSIR for in-House R&D centre

The DSIR-recognized R&D Centre develops advanced solutions in carbon capture, energy efficiency, combustion, and industrial chemicals

R&D
R&D | 05 August 2026

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical and Veritas file patent for next-generation cancer-targeting nucleic acid drug

The companies announced that the patent application covers a jointly developed substance related to nucleic acid pharmaceuticals

R&D
R&D | 05 August 2026

Scientists turn carbon dioxide waste into graphite to opening new path beyond mining

The breakthrough observations solved a long-standing mystery about how the reaction works at the molecular level

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