Researchers at the University of Osaka have developed a nickel-based catalyst that enables high-yield conversion of furfural — a plant-based waste product — into valuable THF compounds under mild conditions, offering a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional methods.

Covestro has plans to take over two Vencorex entities with HDI derivates production sites, one in the US and another one in Thailand for expanding its aliphatics production portfolio in the region.

With an aim to strengthen its position as a key supplier for the global semiconductor industry, Asahi Kasei has plans to double its production capacity for photosensitive polyimide by 2030.

With everything changing around us right from the way we secure our knowledge, to communicating with people to the way the workforce across industries is being made to upgrade their existing skill sets to take on more productive tasks, one thing is certain: Change is constant. Smart technologies like Augmented Reality have not only entered the workforce but are transforming the workforce like never before.

Under a long-term agreement signed between Nouryon and Arauco, Nouryon will supply sodium chlorate and chlorine dioxide solutions for Arauco’s new 4.6-billion-dollar pulp mill in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.

K 2025 from 8 to 15 October in Düsseldorf has set itself the goal of addressing the central issues of our times. One of its three Hot Topics reads “Shaping the Circular Economy”. Reason enough to shed some light on the current state of affairs in terms of circularity six months ahead of the world-leading trade fair of the plastics and rubber industry.

Celanese has collaborated with Cloverdale Paint to produce sustainable paint solutions with the help of its carbon capture and utilization technology. This move is expected to promote a circular economy as well as reduce carbon emissions.

Universalpack has announced Pharma UP, a new two-day event focusing on pharmaceutical packaging. Taking place in September 2025, the event will bring together industry professionals to discuss innovation, regulatory developments, and future market trends.

Trinseo has plans to invest a total amount of about 20 million dollars for developing its new recycling project in the Zhangjiagang Free Trade Zone, China. With this project, the company intends to expand its presence in the country.

PROCESS Worldwide brings to you the ‘Top 10 plant engineering projects of November 2024’ from all over the world. Right from BASF partnering with Exterra for commercial scale CCS project in Canada to Topsoe’s technology being selected for one of Brazil’s first SAF plants, find out all the projects making headlines here.