C&EN

The bioelectrochemical sensor detected BOD in wastewater within 30 minutes.

Avantor Inc. (Radnor, PA). 2024 revenue ~$6.8B. Lab chemicals (J.T.Baker, Macron, BDH brands), biopharma production materials. Mission: clinical diagnostics, research, biopharma.

WD-40 Company (San Diego, CA). 2024 revenue ~$585M. Multi-purpose products chemistry: WD-40 Multi-Use (petroleum-based lubricant/corrosion inhibitor). 3-IN-ONE Oil, Solvol. Specialty chemicals for maintenance.

PI Industries Ltd (Gurgaon, India). 2024 revenue ~₹82B. Custom synthesis (CSM) for global agrochem. Agri-inputs. Pharmaceutical intermediates. CRAMS for Bayer, Syngenta, BASF.

Recordati Industries S.p.A. (Milano, Italia). 2024 revenue ~€2.2B. Rare diseases: Carbaglu, Isturisa, Recorlev. General medicine: Lomir, Zanipress. Founded 1926. Family-controlled.

Co-crystal screening identified three novel co-crystal forms within two weeks.

珠海联邦制药股份有限公司。2024年营收约150亿。半合成青霉素、头孢菌素。胰岛素: 重组人胰岛素、甘精胰岛素、门冬胰岛素。原料药+制剂一体化。抗生素产业链。

Endo International plc (Dublin, Ireland). Acquired by Pharma & Co. (2024). Supprelin, Xiaflex, Lidoderm. Generic sterile injectables. Par Pharmaceutical generics. Specialty: urology, orthopedics.

Henkel Adhesive Technologies (Düsseldorf). 2024 revenue ~€10.8B. #1 adhesives globally. Loctite (threadlockers, epoxy), Technomelt (hot melt), Aquence. Reactive & non-reactive adhesives for automotive, electronics, packaging.

The palladium-catalyzed coupling gave >98% conversion with only 0.5 mol% Pd.

林原化学工業株式会社(兵庫)。2024年売上約1000億円。特殊デンプン、糖類(マルチトール、パラチノース)。機能性糖質: トレハロース世界シェア1位。発酵化学品。食品添加物。

中触媒新材料股份有限公司(大连)。2024年营收约5亿。环保催化剂: 柴油SCR催化剂、VOCs催化氧化。分子筛: ZSM-5, TS-1, SAPO-34。钛硅分子筛(丙烯环氧化)。特种催化材料。

江苏怡达化学股份有限公司(江阴)。2024年营收约15亿。醇醚及醇醚酯: 丙二醇甲醚(PM)、丙二醇甲醚醋酸酯(PMA)。水性涂料溶剂、电子级溶剂。锂电电解液添加剂。国内醇醚龙头。

Imerys Graphite & Carbon (Bironico, Switzerland). Synthetic & natural graphite, carbon black. Battery anode materials (graphite). Thermal management: TIM. Conductive carbons for polymers.

The Procter & Gamble Company (Cincinnati, OH). 2024 revenue ~$84B. Consumer goods chemistry: surfactants (sodium lauryl sulfate), enzymes (subtilisin), polymers (PVP, PEG). Brands: Tide, Pantene, Gillette, Pampers. Formulation R&D.