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This week: Mitsui Chemicals launches a $60M venture fund in Silicon Valley, Sinopec backs hydrogen with $690M, and the FDA approves the first dry eye drug targeting a novel mechanism. Read the full round up in The Chem Ledger
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TCL#32: Legacy Industries Hedge Tomorrow
Established players bet on the technologies that may replace them.
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June 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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This week's developments from Henkel's low-carbon adhesives to FedEx's largest sustainable aviation fuel purchase reveal companies embracing green technologies not for virtue signaling, but for genuine competitive advantage.
TCL #31: Green Means Go
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TCL #31: Green Means Go
The climate transition is shifting from pledge to practice. This week saw companies across industries, from adhesive makers to cargo airlines, embrace cleaner technologies not just for virtue, but for...
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May 26, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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This week's analysis examines strategic alliances in materials, energy, computing: Nanotherm-Battelle, Intel Corporation-Shell, MP Materials' Saudi initiative and more. Such collaborations reflect shifting industrial priorities. Read The Chem Ledger here: karanmaindan.com/the-chem-led...
TCL #30: Transforming Tomorrow's Materials, Energy, & Computing
This week's The Chem Ledger spotlights partnerships reshaping industries, from Nanotherm and Battelle's CNT heating solutions to Intel and Shell's immersion cooling technology for data centers. Notabl...
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May 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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The Chem Ledger #29: Biodegradable clothes, DNA data storage, EV partnerships, and more.

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May 12, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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The Chem Ledger #28: InventWood's $15M for Steel-Like Timber, Forge Nano's $40M Battery Boost, Merck's $3.9B SpringWorks Acquisition.
Topics: #Materials #CarbonCapture #Battery #Recycling #Pharma
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TCL #28: InventWood's $15M for Steel-Like Timber, Forge Nano's $40M Battery Boost, Merck's $3.9B SpringWorks Acquisition
Plus: Svante's Pulp Mill Carbon Capture, Celanese's Formaldehyde Reduction, DePoly's Circular Plastics Vision and more.
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May 5, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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The Chem Ledger #27 is out:
• Stellantis & Factorial validate solid-state EV batteries
• Aramco-BYD partnership for new energy vehicles
• Carbon removal on farmland (Perdue & Eion)
• AirJoule's atmospheric water tech gets $15M boost
And More
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April 28, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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🧪 The Chem Ledger #26 is out:
• Oxy doubles down on DAC
• Hydrogen made on-site (Fourier)
• Rio Tinto’s green aluminum in India
• Potato brings AI+robots to the lab
• BASF + UofT team on ML
• Earnings: J&J & Abbott
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April 21, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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This week in The Chem Ledger: Solvay aims to supply 30% of Europe's rare earth needs by 2030, Mitsubishi advances hydrogen-based ironmaking, and Continental AG restructures to focus on its tire business.

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April 14, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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From 3D-printed knees to $100M green methanol bets.
Catch the latest in chemicals, energy, life sciences and more in The Chem Ledger #24.

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#Materials #Biomaterials #Energy #Battery #GreenMethanol #SpecialtyChemicals #Pharma #LifeSciences #Plastics

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TCL #24: FDA Nod for 3D-Printed Knee, $100M for Green Methanol, Siemens' $5.1B Dotmatics Deal
Also, INEOS’s $3B U.S. Energy Push, Quaker Houghton’s Double Acquisition, and Recycled Carbon Black in Swedish Autos.
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April 7, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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This week in #TheChemLedger: AI-driven materials win big, €20M for green methanol, and BASF bets on hydrogen.
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#Materials #Battery #GreenMethanol #Hydrogen #Agriculture #MedicalDevices #Oncology #Industry #Academia
TCL #23: Manchester Prize Winner, €20M for Green Methanol, BASF’s 54MW Hydrogen Bet
Also, FDA’s New Cancer Imaging Approval, $710M Oncology Licensing Deal and more Materials 1. Polaron has won the inaugural £1 million Manchester Prize. The Manchester Prize is a challenge prize ai...
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March 24, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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This week’s newsletter covers major investments in carbon capture, green hydrogen, recycling and more. Read it here- karanmaindan.com/the-chem-led...
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#CarbonCapture #Recycling #IndustrialTechnology #Petrochemicals #Fabrication #SpecialtyChemicals #Pharma #Academia #Manufacturing
TCL #22: Aramco Backs Carbon Capture, $6.7B Pharma Merger, Germany’s Biggest Green Hydrogen Deal
Plus, $200M for AI-Powered Scientific Discovery, and Major Investments in Plastic Recycling Technologies. Get chemical industry insights in your mailbox. No fluff, just facts. Carbon Capture Aramc...
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March 17, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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The Chem Ledger #21: Carbon Fiber Circularity, A Polyolefins Giant in the Making, and more.

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#Materials #CarbonCapture #Recycling #Petrochemicals #ProcessIndustry #Construction #AgriTech #Biotech #SpecialtyChemicals

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TCL #21: Carbon Fiber Circularity, $6.7B Arcadium Lithium Acquisition, ADNOC & OMV's Polyolefins Merger
Plus, Epoch BioDesign’s $18.3M Series A,  Honeywell’s $2.16B Sundyne acquisition & more. Stay updated on the latest developments in the chemical and allied industries. Materials 1. Syensqo and Va...
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March 11, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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TCL #20: Key updates in Cleantech, Carbon Capture, Polymers & Pharma. Read more: karanmaindan.com/p/690d4ace-c...

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#Cleantech #CarbonCapture #MaterialsScience #Mergers #Biotech #Recycling #DrugDiscovery #MedicalDevices #Polymers #Coatings #Energy
TCL #20: Micromeritics & Fraunhofer’s Materials Partnership, Mitico’s $4.3M Carbon Capture Funding, Saipem-Subsea7 Merger, Sumitomo’s LCP Expansion
Plus, Medtronic's FDA approval for Parkinson's device, Thermo Fisher Scientific's $4.1B acquisition of purification deal & more. Stay updated on the latest developments in the chemical and allied ind...
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March 4, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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The Chem Ledger #19 is out! Viridien & Matnex advance AI materials discovery, Scania acquires Northvolt’s heady industry battery business, Sherwin-Williams’ $1.5B deal, and more.

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#TheChemLedger #Materials #Battery #Coatings #Energy #Plastics #Pharma

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TCL #19: Viridien & Matnex’s AI Materials Partnership, Scania’s Battery Expansion, Sherwin-Williams’ $1.5B Deal, Aramco’s Philippine Entry & More
Viridien & Matnex are joining forces to advance AI-powered materials discovery, Scania is acquiring Northvolt’s heavy industry battery business, and Sherwin-Williams has struck a $1.5 billion deal to ...
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February 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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The Chem Ledger #18 is out! Climeworks & Avantium boost carbon capture, Owens Corning’s $755M divestment, and more.

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#TheChemLedger #Sustainability #CleanTech #CleanTech #DirectAirCapture #FDAApproval #Pharma #SustainablePackaging #MergersAndAcquisitions

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TCL #18: Climeworks' Carbon Capture Boost, Siemens' Green Hydrogen Push, Pfizer's FDA Win, Avantium's Bio-Based Packaging & More
In this edition of The Chem Ledger, I cover Climeworks’ latest advancement in Direct Air Capture through its collaboration with Avantium, Siemens’ strategic partnership to expand green hydrogen produc...
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February 19, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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This week I highlight partnerships, major funding rounds, and key acquisitions shaping the chemical and allied industries.

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The Chem Ledger #15: Key Updates in Materials Science, Manufacturing, M&A and More
Welcome to The Chem Ledger, your go-to source for the latest updates in the chemical and allied industries. This week I highlight partnerships, major funding rounds, and key acquisitions shaping the ...
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January 30, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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The Chem Ledger #13: December 25, 2024
Welcome to The Chem Ledger, your go-to source for the latest updates in the chemical and allied industries. In this week's edition, I cover significant events across key sectors, including materials, ...
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December 25, 2024 at 9:57 AM
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Exciting developments in the chemical industry this week - from renewable ammonia production in Brazil to major M&A deals. Stay informed on the latest innovations, setbacks, and investments across the sector. #ChemicalIndustry #M&A #ClimateAction #Materials

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The Chem Ledger #12: December 17, 2024
Several notable developments have occurred in the chemical industry in the past week. I bring you the latest updates across key areas, including strides in climate action, setbacks in the pharmaceuti...
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December 17, 2024 at 12:01 PM
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Exploring the Latest in Materials, Pharma, Oncology, and Startups: Contracts, Investments, Innovations, Mergers & Acquisitions and more.

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The Chem Ledger #11: December 10, 2024
Exploring the Latest in Materials, Pharma, Oncology, and Startups: Contracts, Investments, Innovations, Mergers & Acquisitions and more.
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December 10, 2024 at 3:08 PM
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Comprehensive industry updates on new drug approvals, manufacturing investments, startup innovations, and more. Read the full article for the latest news in pharma, chemicals, and beyond. 🧪🌍 #PharmaNews #IndustryInsights #Coatings #Startups #M&A #Chemicals

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The Chem Ledger #10: Exelixis, Sanofi, Alto, Waldner, Oxyle, Cyclyx, and Enveda Lead Industry Updates
Regulatory Updates, M&A, Investments, and Collaborations in the Pharma, Chemicals, and Startups.
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December 3, 2024 at 1:45 PM
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🚀 The Chem Ledger #9 is out now!
Explore key updates on Novartis’ acquisition, LG Chem’s partnership, and Sonichem’s expansion. Plus, get insights into the latest M&A, investments, and collaborations shaping the chemical and biotech sectors.
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The Chem Ledger #9: Novartis Acquires, LG Chem Partners, Sonichem Expands and More
This week’s roundup of significant deals, strategic investments, key collaborations, and notable startup news.
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November 26, 2024 at 12:34 PM