Development of Nanocellulose-Composite PET Containers
First written in FY2018. 1 of 3 entries say "Softened", first in FY2019. Latest entry: FY2023.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「The company is also pursuing environmental initiatives while exploring a broader range of possibilities, including incorporating bio-PET into existing products under development and combining biodegradable resin with paper.」
The company continues research and development for environmental applications, including bio-PET incorporation and combining biodegradable resin with paper. - FY2019SoftenedAnnual report
「The company is gathering information to advance research and development aimed at producing containers that combine transparency and heat resistance by incorporating nanocellulose into highly heat-resistant PET using its proprietary modification technology.」
The goal of developing nanocellulose-composite PET containers remains unchanged, but the focus has shifted from progress in research and development to information gathering. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「Nanocellulose is a transparent, wood-derived material that weighs one-fifth as much as iron and has 5 times its strength. The company is conducting research and development aimed at producing containers that combine transparency and heat resistance by incorporating nanocellulose into highly heat-resistant PET using its proprietary modification technology.」
Research and development aimed at producing containers that combine transparency and heat resistance by combining lightweight, high-strength nanocellulose with heat-resistant PET is reported for the first time.