Kureha

Claros Technologies, Kureha Partner to Power Clean Technologies by Capturing Valuable Metals in Oil- and Gas-Produced Water

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Friday, November 11, 2022

Produced water from offshore oil and gas drilling has high concentrations of useful metals such as lithium, which is needed for electric vehicles and consumer electronics.

Key Points: 
  • Produced water from offshore oil and gas drilling has high concentrations of useful metals such as lithium, which is needed for electric vehicles and consumer electronics.
  • The 12-month project will develop a nanosorbent technology that can recover lithium, zinc, and cadmium from produced water for reuse.
  • This transition will not be meaningful or successful unless it is associated with the recovery and reuse of these important metals.
  • "We asked Claros to partner with us again because we trust their science," said Naomitsu Nishihata, president and CEO, Kureha America.

Carbon Nanotubes: IDTechEx Discusses if Bigger is Better

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

IDTechEx has been investigating the nanocarbon industry for more than a decade.

Key Points: 
  • IDTechEx has been investigating the nanocarbon industry for more than a decade.
  • These are not new to the market nor new developments, but the VACNT (vertically aligned carbon nanotube) sheets are gaining some notable traction.
  • These are being targeted for a range of applications but to pick one is the work with Birla Carbon, who also invested in CHASM, for the work with carbon black.
  • For more details on all of these "macro CNTs" and a broader view of MWCNTs and SWCNTs, see the IDTechEx market report " Carbon Nanotubes 2022-2032: Market, Technology, Players ".

Carbon Nanotubes: IDTechEx Discusses if Bigger is Better

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

IDTechEx has been investigating the nanocarbon industry for more than a decade.

Key Points: 
  • IDTechEx has been investigating the nanocarbon industry for more than a decade.
  • These are not new to the market nor new developments, but the VACNT (vertically aligned carbon nanotube) sheets are gaining some notable traction.
  • These are being targeted for a range of applications but to pick one is the work with Birla Carbon, who also invested in CHASM, for the work with carbon black.
  • For more details on all of these "macro CNTs" and a broader view of MWCNTs and SWCNTs, see the IDTechEx market report " Carbon Nanotubes 2022-2032: Market, Technology, Players ".

Claros Technologies, Kureha partner to develop a cutting-edge PFAS capture-and-destruction system

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Kureha will collaborate with Claros to develop a commercially feasible system and install the system for Asian markets.

Key Points: 
  • Kureha will collaborate with Claros to develop a commercially feasible system and install the system for Asian markets.
  • "We applaud Kureha for its leadership in modeling how manufacturers can be good environmental and social stewards," said Michelle Bellanca, CEO of Claros Technologies.
  • "As a chemical company, Kureha has a responsibility for mitigating the environmental impact of PFAS," said Naomitsu Nishihata, president of Kureha America.
  • Claros' technology platform has multiple competitive advantages over current PFAS treatment solutions through a combination of effective capture, concentration, and destruction processes.

Kureha and US Startup Claros Technologies in Joint Development Agreement

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

TOKYO and HOUSTON, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kureha Corporation announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary Kureha America Inc. and US-based startup, Claros Technologies, Inc. (Claros) have signed a joint development agreement to develop a PFAS capture and destruction technology platform.

Key Points: 
  • Kureha Corporation announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary Kureha America Inc. and US-based startup, Claros Technologies, Inc. (Claros) have signed a joint development agreement to develop a PFAS capture and destruction technology platform.
  • TOKYO and HOUSTON, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kureha Corporation announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary Kureha America Inc. and US-based startup, Claros Technologies, Inc. (Claros) have signed a joint development agreement to develop a PFAS capture and destruction technology platform.
  • By establishing a strategic partnership through this agreement with Claros, Kureha aims to accelerate the joint development of sustainable solutions for PFAS and fulfill our social responsibility as a chemical manufacturer while expanding its business portfolio.
  • *Details of the joint development agreement between Kureha and Claros are not disclosed.

Kureha Invests in US Startup Boost Biomes

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Friday, February 28, 2020

TOKYO and SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Kureha Corporation announced today that it has made a seed investment in California, US-based Boost Biomes Inc., via its wholly-owned subsidiary Kureha America Inc.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO and SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Kureha Corporation announced today that it has made a seed investment in California, US-based Boost Biomes Inc., via its wholly-owned subsidiary Kureha America Inc.
    Boost Biomes is an early-stage startup, which develops microbial products.
  • With this investment in Boost Biomes, Kureha will leverage their innovative technology to address social issues and to contribute to human's healthier lifestyles, with the aim of expanding its business portfolio.
  • This strategic partnership with Boost Biomes can accelerate creating innovative products," said Naomitsu Nishihata, President of Kureha America.
  • Boost Biomes' CEO, Jamie Bacher, said, "This investment from Kureha emphasizes that Boost has now demonstrated the path from discovery to commercial opportunity.