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21 Nov 2024

Shanshan Technology
Shanshan Technology (Ningbo Shanshan Technology Co. Ltd) are a Chinese supplier of Li-ion graphite and silicon anode materials. They are also a producer of polarizers for displays.
Full profile interview
12 Jul 2024

Kingfa Science and Technology: Bioplastics
Kingfa Science and Technology Ltd. is a Chinese manufacturer of polymers, including biobased polyamides. IDTechEx spoke to Kingfa at NPE 2024 to learn about its biobased polyamide portfolio.
Full profile interview
28 Jun 2024

Great Eastern Resins Industrial (GRECO): Bioplastics
Great Eastern Resins Industrial Co., Ltd. (GRECO), founded in 1955 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, is a leading player in the chemical manufacturing industry, specializing in synthetic resins and adhesives. Its bioplastic product is a biobased TPU.
Update interview
13 Jun 2024

BASF: Biobased TPUs
BASF was established in 1865 and is a leading global chemical company headquartered in Germany. It specializes in a wide range of industries, including chemicals, plastics, performance products, crop protection products, and oil and gas. BASF produces several biodegradable and compostable bioplastic materials as alternatives to traditional plastics.
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Full profile interview
11 Jun 2024

Group14 Technologies
Group14 Technologies are a US-based silicon anode material manufacturer.
27 May 2024

5 Key Areas Metal-Organic Frameworks Can Help Decarbonize
According to IEA's 2023 update to its net zero roadmap, carbon capture technologies, more efficient space cooling equipment, and clean energy transitions are all cornerstones of achieving net zero by 2050 and limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Emerging technologies utilizing metal-organic framework (MOF) materials for carbon capture, refrigerant reclamation, direct lithium extraction, HVAC equipment, and various other chemical separations and purification processes can see the advent of disruptive next-generation technologies that are essential for industrial decarbonization.
20 May 2024

Chemical Recycling Technology Bringing Value to Plastic Waste
In a world where fossil fuels are increasingly being avoided, and the mounting problem of plastic waste management intensifies, a new approach to plastic waste has attracted much attention. Advanced recycling technologies such as chemical recycling and the dissolution of plastic waste aim to increase the circularity of the plastics economy.
Full profile interview
13 May 2024

OXCCU
OXCCU (OxCCU Tech Ltd) is a UK-based start-up, spun out from the University of Oxford. The company has developed a proprietary catalyst able to convert captured CO₂ and hydrogen into hydrocarbons in the jet fuel range. IDTechEx spoke to OXCCU at Innovation Zero 2024 in London, UK.
25 Apr 2024

Metal-Organic Frameworks Market to Grow to US$685 Million by 2034
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are a class of materials with exceptionally high porosity and surface area (up to 7000m2/g). The design flexibility and structural versatility afforded by MOFs have attracted widespread interest in numerous applications, albeit with several unsuccessful attempts to commercialize the materials historically.