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R&D | 21 October 2025

BASF Aroma Ingredients launches new Isobionics natural lime flavor ingredient

Isobionics Natural alpha-Farnesene 95, produced with cutting-edge fermentation technology, has an exceptionally high purity

R&D
R&D | 20 October 2025

Stahl reopens Ranipet facility

The upgraded facility integrates coatings formulation production, research and development, application laboratories, and testing capabilities

R&D
R&D | 20 October 2025

Driving innovation: Industry engagement key to India’s R&D growth

unanimously agreed that comprehensive, accurate data is vital to designing informed, evidence-based policies that can accelerate India’s journey toward becoming a global innovation leader

R&D
R&D | 20 October 2025

Givaudan inaugurates white biotechnology innovation centre in Toulouse

The new site will enrich its Active Beauty business’ commitment to create high-performing active cosmetic ingredients that meet evolving consumer needs

R&D
R&D | 16 October 2025

BASF’s Personal Care business launches Ameriflor Calm

Sourced and formulated in the United States, Ameriflor Calm is derived from plants grown on regenerative organic certified farms and is manufactured at a site that uses 100% renewable electricity

R&D
R&D | 14 October 2025

Evonik, LIKAT, and Ruhr University develop catalyst system to use CO2 as raw material for chemical production

Evonik Oxeno, the Leibniz Institute for Catalysis (LIKAT), and Ruhr University Bochum jointly developed a novel catalyst system to use CO₂ in carbonylation

R&D
R&D | 13 October 2025

Chemetall launches chromium- and fluoride-free Gardolene D passivation for copper foils

New Gardolene D passivation solution provides superior corrosion protection and improves battery performance

R&D
R&D | 13 October 2025

Brenntag presents innovative chemical solutions at ADIPEC

Brenntag Energy Services offers cutting-edge chemical solutions across multiple sectors

R&D
R&D | 13 October 2025

BASF introduces latest light stabilizer at K2025

Performance booster in combination with BASF light stabilizers

R&D
R&D | 13 October 2025

Polyvantis opens Shanghai Technology Center

The new facility complements Polyvantis’ four existing technical centers in Germany

R&D
R&D | 13 October 2025

IFF to build scent creative center in Mumbai

The modern, technology-enabled facility will house more than 100 employees and feature advanced labs

R&D
R&D | 10 October 2025

Arkema unveils new solution to redefine polymer curing

Luperox Neatcure is designed for both continuous curing processes (extrusion and salt bath or continuous vulcanization lines)

R&D
R&D | 08 October 2025

Axiom and Resonac ink MoU to advance space-based semiconductor manufacturing

The collaboration paves the way toward leveraging microgravity to advance next-generation chip technologies

R&D
R&D | 08 October 2025

Plastic Energy launches low-emission carbon black alternative

The new product, called TACFILLER, acts as a sustainable replacement for carbon black, with its production resulting in 89% less carbon emissions

R&D
R&D | 07 October 2025

Celanese to showcase smart materials and AI-powered innovation at K 2025

Celanese is enabling customers to accelerate design innovation, address complex performance requirements, and advance sustainability goals

R&D
R&D | 06 October 2025

Deepak Nitrite inaugurates next-gen R&D Centre to accelerate innovations in chemistry

Spread over a 5-acre green campus in Vadodara, Deepak Research & Development Centre (DRDC) 2.0 is equipped with cutting-edge laboratories and pilot plants to support testing and experiments

R&D
R&D | 01 October 2025

Izmo receives DSIR recognition for in-house R&D excellence

The company’s R&D programs span RF, MEMs, power, and photonics packaging

R&D
R&D | 01 October 2025

Syensqo pioneers recycling technology for circular sulfone polymers

The new technology builds on Syensqo’s sustainable ECHO sulfone polymers portfolio and relies on proprietary chemical recycling processes

R&D
R&D | 30 September 2025

Arkema inaugurates new battery dry coating laboratory in France

This new facility strengthens Arkema’s global network of R&D laboratories dedicated to the battery industry

R&D
R&D | 26 September 2025

Henkel opens € 60 million innovation center for adhesive technology in Shanghai

The 33,000-square-meter site brings together more than 500 scientists and technical experts from the fields of product development

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