Addressing global climate change
Solutions | ◆Features/●Contributions | Contributions to SDGs |
◆A material capable of providing high-capacity lithium-ion secondary batteries ●Contributing to the expanded use of next-generation vehicles, such as electric vehicles |
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◆An additive for carbon-fiber reinforced plastics used in aircraft ●Making aircraft lighter and hence fuel-efficient |
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CO2 separation membrane |
◆Used in hydrogen production and natural gas refining to remove CO2 ●It significantly reduces energy consumption during CO2 separation compared with conventional methods |
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UV curing for polarizer lamination |
◆A polarizing film for displays ●Achieves substantial energy saving in manufacturing compared with conventional methods |
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feed additive methionine |
◆Adding methionine to poultry feed improves the balance of amino acids in feed ●Reduced nitrogen in poultry excrement, a cause for greenhouse gas emissions |
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OlysetTMNet, |
◆A mosquito net developed for controlling malaria-carrying mosquitoes ●Helping reduce malaria infection |
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Vector-control pesticides |
◆Fulfilling an important role in repelling and exterminating insects that spread infectious diseases ●These pesticides facilitate adaptation to the effects of climate change |
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Carbon dioxide separation and recovery technology |
◆Separates and recovers CO2 from gases exhausted from a thermal power station, which is then used as an auxiliary material for chemicals production at another manufacturing plant of Sumitomo Chemical’s Ehime Works.*
●Contributes to reducing CO2 emissions. |
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High performance insulating coating material |
◆High performance insulating coating mainly used for automotive batteries. ●Contributes to motor miniaturization and higher output, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. |
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Reducing Environmental Burdens
Solutions | ◆Features/●Contributions | Contributions to SDGs |
Halogen-free |
◆This elastomer is used in railway and construction materials. It does not contain halogen but is as flame retardant as a halogen-based material. ●It helps limit emissions of hazardous gases while burning. |
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◆This material is used as insulation for the high-performance sensors that are needed to keep automotive emissions of NOx and other gases under mandated levels. ●It helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. |
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◆These lights can produce color over a wide temperature range, from gentle to vivid, due to the coating and printing methods ●The coating and printing methods help save energy and resources in manufacturing processes |
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Biorationals |
◆Use of active ingredients derived from naturally occurring substances ●Contributes to the promotion of sustainable agriculture and the stable supply of safe and secure food |
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Seed treatment agents |
◆Accurate treatment of seeds prior to sowing with seed treatment agents makes it possible to substantially reduce the spraying dosage and frequency of crop protection products ●Contributing to reduced environmental burdens in food production |
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Binder for lithium-ion secondary batteries |
◆Use of water as the dispersion medium. ●This product reduces the consumption of organic solvents in the manufacture of electrodes for lithium-ion secondary batteries |
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Temperature response film |
◆A temperature-sensitive plastic film for greenhouse use that stays transparent and allows sunlight to enter at low temperatures while becoming opaque and scattering the sunlight high temperatures. ●Contributing to the reduction of heat damage to produce |
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Cobalt-coated hydroxide positive |
◆Making the designing of high-output nickel hydride batteries possible ●It contributes to widespread use of environmentally friendly vehicles. Cobalt usage can also be reduced |
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Polypropylene materials for aluminum |
◆Polypropylene materials for aluminum metallization film, used for food packaging to extend shelf life. ●Helping extend the shelf life of food products |
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Effective use of resources
Solutions | ◆Features/●Contributions | Contributions to SDGs |
Polyethylene used for refill pouches |
◆For detergent packaging, pouch bags made of this polyethylene material have easy tear-open spouts for easy refilling of dispensers ●Producing less plastic waste than rigid bottles |
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Substrate-less touch sensor (Dongwoo Fine-Chem Co., Ltd.) ![]() |
◆This product performs all the functions of a touch sensor without requiring substrates such as glass and film, which are indispensable elements in conventional touch sensors. ●This product contributes to resource saving |
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Multi-purpose polypropylene sheet ![]() |
◆Being free from paper dust concern and desirable from a viewpoint of re-use, it is used for food containers and delivery materials for electronic parts. ●Contributing to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. |
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Effluent treatment technology using a deammoniation tower |
◆Removes and recovers ammonia in effluent and recycles it for re-use. ●Contributes to reducing nitrogen discharge from a manufacturing plant. |
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Transfer technology used in the manufacture of flexible touch sensors |
◆Manufacturing touch sensors for use in foldable smartphones without the use of adhesive film ●Resource savings and reductions in power consumption have been achieved |
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Glass fiber recycled polypropylene |
◆This automotive material includes 60 to 100% of recycling waste polypropylene. ●Compatible with the EU circular economy action plan. |
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MISTACE S NIAGARA |
◆Irrigation tubes that enable uniform and efficient water spray in greenhouse cultivation. ●Enhances a great water saving effect. |
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Prevention of iodine oxidation in polarizing films manufacturing process |
◆A technology that prevents the oxidation of iodine through optical control, used in the polarizing film manufacturing process. ●Contributes to resource saving and environmental impact mitigation by reducing the use of chemicals. |
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