VINACHEM

A team at Harvard University has found a way to mix natural rubber with silica without breaking its polymer chains, making the material about ten times tougher. A separate team at the University of South Florida has explained why filler particles make rubber stronger, an effect the tyre industry has relied on for nearly a century without fully understanding it. 

From 3 to 6 November 2026, Danang Rubber Joint Stock Company (DRC), in collaboration with its US distribution partner Sonny Bosco Inc., participated in the SEMA Show 2026 in Las Vegas, United States. At the exhibition, DRC presented its key product lines, including TBR truck tyres, PCR car tyres, and AG agricultural tyres, attracting considerable interest from visitors and industry partners alike. 

On 9 November 2026, Mr. Nguyễn Hữu Tú, General Director of Vietnam National Chemical Group, visited, inspected the progress of the major maintenance works, and encouraged staff and workers of Ninh Binh Nitrogenous Fertilizer and Chemical Limited Company during its 2026 overhaul. 

The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has completed field testing of a battery energy storage system (BESS) connected to a live electrical grid, marking a significant step toward validating next-generation grid control strategies and advanced AC/DC power conversion technologies under real-world operating conditions. 

Researchers from India and the UAE have developed a rechargeable zinc battery that converts waste hydrochloric acid into chlorine gas during charging, using an iron-based catalyst instead of precious metals.