Basic Chemicals Lab.

Located in Yokohama (Aoba and Tsurumi wards), our laboratory explores new possibilities in catalysts, biotechnology, and carbon materials to advance a Carbon-Neutral Circular Economy (CNCE). We conduct fundamental research on converting CO₂ into valuable resources, producing chemicals with microorganisms, algae and enzyme catalysts, and developing materials from bio-based feedstocks. Building on these studies, we are developing innovative technologies that enable the sustainable production of chemicals.

Our laboratory, based in Kurashiki City, is engaged in technological development, such as catalyst development and process rationalization, to enhance the competitiveness of the business which is manufacturing derivatives from various raw materials, starting with naphtha crackers. We are also engaged in the development of new derivatives using existing products and their intermediates, utilizing our small-scale multi-purpose trial manufacturing facility.

Our laboratory, based in Kamisu City, provides operational support for petrochemical plants, starting with naphtha crackers, strengthening their competitiveness, and complying with Carbon -Neutral and Circular Economy.

-Technology development for basic chemicals, catalysts and processes
: C3 derivatives (Acrylic Acid, Acrylates), C4 derivatives (1,4-Butanediol, Tetrahydrofuran, Poly(tetramethylene ether)glycol)
-Promote industrialization projects by developing new process, catalyst and product
-Responsible for designing benches, pilot plants, actual plants and operating benches, pilot plants, and technology service