Asahi Kasei and Asahi Kasei Medical have recently launched its new Bioprocess Technical Center in Jiangsu, China. With the establishment of this center, the two companies aim to cater to customers in the Chinese pharmaceutical industry.

Japanese diversified global manufacturer Asahi Kasei has made an investment in Ionomr Innovations, a Canadian start-up that manufactures anion exchange membrane (AEM).

In collaboration with Nobian and Logisteed Europe, Asahi Kasei is initiating a demonstration trial for a chlor-alkali electrolysis cell rental service in Europe. This innovative approach aims to address the rising costs and environmental impact of precious metals used in electrolysis cells.

As the year 2023 is now passé and the New Year has begun with great vigor, we have listed below the ‘Top 10 Articles’ of PROCESS Worldwide in 2023. These write-ups have attracted the most views by our readers, we hope you enjoy reading all of them.

Asahi Kasei, Gentari and JGC will work together for a Feed study to develop a 60-MW class alkaline water electrolyzer system. The system is expected to produce up to 8,000 tonnes per year of green hydrogen in Malaysia.

The startup firm is a producer of non-petroleum-based leather alternative for car interiors. By investing in NFW, Asahi Kasei aims to support global automotive OEMs to reduce the environmental burden of automobiles.

Changing times call for unique as well as innovative solutions and blockchain is truly a game changing technology in today’s ever competing world. Numerous industries are already exploring this technology to keep a track of different aspects of their business as they have realized that the blockchain technology is here to stay and is only going to strengthen its presence from here on.

Chemical recycling has been in the news for quite some time but what is this technology all about? And how does this technology help to solve the plastic problem as well as boost the circular economy concept? Read on to gain an insight into the technology and its benefits for the world at large.

Asahi Kasei, Microwave Chemical have plans to conduct a joint demonstration project for chemical recycling of Polyamide 66 using the microwave technology. With this project, the firms aim to depolymerize PA66 and directly obtain the HMD and ADA monomers at high yields and a low energy consumption.

Asahi Kasei has successfully completed the construction of its second plant for Ceolus microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) in Japan. The new plant will increase the supply capacity of Ceolus MCC and aims to begin commercial production of each grade from April 2023.