Asahi Kasei
Asahi Kasei is supplying a one-megawatt alkaline water electrolyzer to the Central Finland Mobility Foundation (Cefmof). The compact, container-sized "Aqualyzer C3" system is scheduled to contribute to hydrogen production in Jyväskylä from 2026 and will be a key element in the decarbonization of the Central Finland region. The decision to use this water electrolyzer is based on the manufacturer's...
In 2018, potentially carcinogenic nitrosamine impurities were detected in several medicines. Since then, public awareness of the potential health risk of nitrosamines has increased significantly worldwide. To help reduce the risk of potentially carcinogenic nitrosamine impurities in pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements, Asahi Kasei now offers Ceolus, a microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) that has...
Asahi Kasei has decided to invest in NFW. The US-based startup is producer of non-petroleum-based leather alternative for car interiors. As part of Asahi Kasei's medium-term growth strategy and in close cooperation with Sage Automotive Interiors, an Asahi Kasei company and a leading global provider of innovative and functional materials for the automotive interior, this strategic partnership...
Asahi Kasei and Microwave Chemical launched a joint demonstration project in April 2023 with the objective of commercializing a chemical recycling process for polyamide 66 using microwave technology. The process utilizes microwaves to depolymerize PA66 and directly obtain the monomers hexamethylenediamine (HMD for short) and adipic acid (ADA for short), which is expected to be accomplished at high...
