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Sumitomo Rubber Successfully Observes Lithium Sulfur Battery Cathode Material Fine Structure

on May 21, 2024 in Industry

Sumitomo Rubber has succeeded in observing the fine structure of the sulfur-based cathode active material of the lithium sulfur (LiS) battery it is developing, using latest measurement technology at NanoTerasu, a 3 GeV high-brilliance synchrotron radiation facility. The observation was conducted jointly with Tohoku University. In addition to the prospects for LiS batteries, which are expected to improve in performance...

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Denka Considers Drastic Measures in Chloroprene Rubber Business

on May 20, 2024 in Materials

Denka is considering to decide on drastic measures for its chloroprene rubber (CR) business by the end of 2024. President Toshio Imai will “consider all options,” centered on a close examination of optimal production capacity, including capacity reductions. The environment surrounding the CR business is severe. While the supply-demand balance has eased significantly since the latter half of fiscal 2022,...

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Sumitomo Rubber to Conduct Joint Research on Rubber Tree Tissue Culture Technology with Khon Kaen University

on May 17, 2024 in Industry

Sumitomo Rubber and Khon Kaen University, a national university in Thailand, have concluded an agreement on joint research on rubber tree tissue culture technology, and held a signing ceremony. The purpose of the research is to analyze data on the plant physiological response of rubber tree and to elucidate the mechanism that leads to improved yields. This will accelerate efforts...

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Kouhoku Rubber Wins Award of Excellence at Tokyo Business Design Award

on May 16, 2024 in Industry

Kouhoku Rubber was highly acclaimed at the Tokyo Business Design Award 2023 in February this year, receiving the Award of Excellence. The award is designed to create new businesses by combining the excellent technologies and materials of small and medium-sized manufacturing companies in Tokyo with ideas from designers. Companies that collaborate with designers are selected from among the applicants, and...

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Yokohama Rubber Adds Cellular and Cone Fenders to Solid Fender Product Lineup

on May 15, 2024 in Products

Yokohama Rubber has in April added cellular fenders and cone fenders to its solid fender product lineup for use in port moorings. Following the release of the basic model V-type solid fender in July 2023, the two higher-performance products complete a lineup that meets a wide range of user needs. Going forward, the company plans to further expand its market...

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NOK and Eneos Jointly Develop Self-Lubricating Rubber

on May 14, 2024 in Industry, Innovation

NOK and Eneos have jointly developed “self-lubricating rubber,” a rubber material that reduces friction in oil seals and other sealing products by up to 40% compared to conventional products and maintains the same sealing performance as before even in poorly lubricated environments. In industries where sealing products are in demand, the amount of lubricating oil used is being reduced and...

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