Technology & Innovation

Wacker Chemie launched Helisol EC in August 2026, a silicone-based immersion cooling fluid engineered for data center thermal management. This single-phase coolant, formulated with polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), fully submerges electronic components in a non-conductive liquid that absorbs heat without phase change. Operating from –100°C to +100°C with a flash point above 200°C, it prioritizes safety. Notably, Helisol EC is PFAS-free, offering a lower-hazard alternative to conventional coolants fac

• Wacker
• CoolingFluid
• FineChemicals

Currently, RNAi biopesticides target above-ground leaf munching pests. Now, Renaissance, after successfully focusing its RNAi tech on pests that eat foliage, is looking to extend its yeast-based biopesticide tech to below-ground soil-dwelling pests – an enormous new potential market for RNAi biopesticide technology generally and for Renaissance specifically.

• agrochemical
• Pesticide
• RNAi
• agriculture
• wireworms

Gazprom Neft says AI reduced the screening and synthesis of an oil-recovery molecule to three months, although field-scale economic and production results have not yet been disclosed.

• Gazprom Neft
• AI molecule design
• oilfield chemicals
• enhanced oil recovery
• chemical innovation

Daicel’s four new DURACON grades combine 30% post-consumer recycled POM with application-specific performance for automotive, electrical and precision-engineering markets.

• Daicel
• recycled POM
• post consumer recycling
• engineering plastics
• circular materials

On July 24, 2026, Wanhua Chemical Group received a new invention patent for a toluene diisocyanate (TDI) production system and method. The core innovation integrates a rectification column with a dividing wall column, creating three functional sections: rectifying, isomer control, and stripping. This design simultaneously removes impurities, adjusts the TDI isomer ratio, and optimizes energy use. High-end applications like automotive foams require precise isomer stability, which this patent deli

• TDI
• Wanhua
• FineChemicals

In June 2026, Dow launched a new series of fast-curing photovoltaic-grade polyolefin elastomer (POE) products, XUS 38691.00 and XUS 38698.00, designed for solar module encapsulation films. These products address key reliability issues in high-efficiency modules, such as edge delamination and power loss caused by thinning POE layers in EPE films. The series offers faster crosslinking, lower additive usage, higher processing efficiency, and enhanced long-term durability, including superior anti-PI

• Dow
• FineChemicals
• POE

On July 27, 2026, BASF announced FDA approval of its sunscreen ingredient BEMT, marketed as Tinosorb® S. This marks the first new UV filter authorized in the U.S. since 1999, ending a nearly 27-year gap. Originally developed by Ciba Specialty Chemicals, BEMT provides broad-spectrum UVB and UVA protection with absorption peaks at 310 nm and 340 nm. It also acts as a photostabilizer, enhancing the durability of other filters like avobenzone. The FDA approved a maximum concentration of 6% for adult

• BASF
• FDA
• sunscreeningredient
• cosmetic

Looking ahead, we can anticipate more innovative technologies driving the food industry toward health, sustainability, and diversity, addressing consumers' evolving dietary needs.

The field of innovative pharmaceuticals, often referred to as biotech, revolves around the transformation of scientific breakthroughs into profitable ventures.

• biotech

Can Jiangeng Medicine succeed in "expanding the circle" as desired?

• transplant medicine

Agents are born to acquire overseas assets, and the realistic version of "black chicken becomes phoenix".

• Hong Kong
• stocks

In 2021, against the backdrop of the new crown pneumonia epidemic and the significant withdrawal of related subsidies, China's new energy vehicle production and sales both exceeded 3.5 million units, ranking first in the world for seven consecutive years.

• new energy
• Cars
• Science

In addition to the main board, the small and medium-sized board, the growth enterprise board and the new three board, there is a new choice for coating enterprises - Science and technology innovation board.

• coating

In addition to the main board, the small and medium-sized board, the growth enterprise board and the new three board, there is a new choice for coating enterprises - Science and technology innovation board.

• coating

Novel processing techniques in diversified areas of applications, such as new polyurethane composites, gradual advancement in techniques...

• PU
• Mumbai