Innovation Activities
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
SANPLATEC Adopts Zelas™ TPS for Cell Culture Tubes
Zelas™ TPS, a thermoplastic elastomer for medical applications, has been adopted for SANPLATEC's iP-TEC® Tubes for Cell Culture. Recognized for its excellent cell culture characteristics, sterilization compatibility, and heat-sealing properties, Zelas™ TPS will help enable closed-system cell culture circuits, an area of growing demand in the regenerative medicine field.
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Apr. 23, 2026 SANPLATEC Adopts Mitsubishi Chemical’s Zelas™ TPS for Cell Culture Tubes
New Xlinktech™ Carbon Fiber Prepreg Series
We have developed new Xlinktech™ carbon fiber prepregs using our proprietary resin design technology to maximize the performance potential of high-modulus carbon fiber. By achieving both high stiffness and excellent durability, these new prepregs will help enhance the performance of CFRP components across a wide range of applications.
New Heat Dissipation Design Reduces NTN Antenna Weight by 47%
Developed in collaboration with NICT, Sharp, and TECHLAB, this CFRP heat dissipation device uses a highly thermally conductive composite material. The design achieves a 47% weight reduction in an NTN planar antenna, helping accelerate adoption of next-generation satellite communications.
Concentrated Bio-Liquid Fertilizer Initiative Receives Environmental Award
Mitsubishi Chemical Aqua Solutions has been working on the production and use of concentrated bio-liquid fertilizer in collaboration with Chikujo Town (Fukuoka Prefecture), the Chikujo Town Liquid Fertilizer User Council, and Kyushu University. In recognition of these efforts, the partners jointly received the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award at the 34th Grand Prize for the Global Environment Award.
Material Separation Technology for Cosmetic Packaging
Using Nichigo G-Polymer™, a water-soluble specialty material, we have developed a material separation technology in collaboration with POLA Chemical Industries. The technology enables the recovery and reuse of high-quality recycled materials from multilayer containers, helping promote material recycling.
Audi Selects Mitsubishi Chemical’s DURABIO™ for New Q3 Door Switch Inserts
DURABIO™, a bio-based engineering polymer, has been selected for the door switch panel in the new Audi Q3. The material's exceptional molding versatility eliminates the need for multiple materials and post-processing steps such as painting, streamlining production and reducing environmental impact.
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Jun. 16, 2026 Audi Selects Mitsubishi Chemical’s DURABIO for New Q3 Door Switch Inserts
