Chemicals

A new protective suit aims to solve a problem that’s not about chemicals, but about the dangerous heat building up inside the gear meant to keep workers safe.

The plastic additives market is set to hit $94B, fueling cars and packaging. But can it innovate past regulatory hurdles and sustainability demands?

Refinity's new license to turn plastic waste into jet fuel is more than a green initiative; it's a calculated move to rewire petrochemical supply chains.

As lithium-ion battery fires surge, one company is arming first responders with a specialized solution. Full Circle Lithium's recent breakthroughs could redefine safety.

With a landmark joint venture in China, Carbios is moving its enzymatic recycling from the lab to the world's largest market. This is a critical test of its licensing model and a blueprint for global expansion.

Cabot Corporation's sixth EcoVadis Platinum rating is more than an award; it highlights a crucial evolution in corporate accountability, ethics, and trust.

Rhino Linings' tech was meant to save the DC Reflecting Pool. But the real story involves no-bid contracts, political aesthetics, and a stubborn algae bloom.

Beyond tires, a high-performance material is quietly enabling the next wave of EVs, electronics, and sustainable tech. Here's why investors are watching.

A Kalamazoo company is betting on advanced chemistry to solve the one flaw holding back the countertop resurfacing industry—a move that could redefine the market.

As DuPont prepares to reveal a new Tyvek® for ASEAN, the focus shifts from mere compliance to integrating comfort, productivity, and holistic worker safety.

Westlake seizes a German PVC plant from insolvency, a bold move that expands its global footprint and leverages unique logistical advantages on the North Sea.

Beyond eco-friendly plastics, Envalior's latest report reveals a strategy built on validated data, making materials a critical node in the sustainability network.

A small Houston firm's modular waste-to-methanol plant in Porto is more than a green project; it's a strategic blueprint for European energy sovereignty.

Questerre's HCCO® test in Brazil could unlock vast oil shale resources. But ESG questions and market risks loom large for the company's ambitious bet.

A new federal-industry partnership is using AI and advanced modeling to close the gap between lab research and factory production for critical materials.

In a landmark collaboration, ink giant INX is deploying an AI operating system to accelerate innovation, potentially cutting R&D time from months to days.

New research reveals Indigenous-led projects are not just a social good, but a critical economic engine for Canada's energy transition and resource economy.

A small Canadian firm is partnering with the nation's top research body to turn a unique Greenlandic mineral into a powerful new tool for CO2 removal.

Washington recycled over 1M gallons of paint in 2025, but the real story is the business model behind it—a blueprint for corporate responsibility.