A senior delegation led by Wenhua Ji, Lead Researcher of the Molecular Editing and Synthesis Innovation Team at the Shandong Provincial Analysis and Testing Center, visited Zibo Zhengde today. The visit signals a significant acceleration in the bilateral cooperation between the academic institution and the industry leader.
This follow-up engagement comes just weeks after Zibo Zhengde General Manager Xu Liangjun's visit to the Jinan-based center on April 23, marking a shift from conceptual intent to substantive implementation.
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Bridging Research and Production
The delegation conducted a comprehensive tour of Zibo Zhengde's production facilities and R&D laboratories. Following a large-scale technological overhaul completed in late 2021, Zibo Zhengde has integrated its northern and southern plants, elevating its production automation and quality control to top-tier domestic standards.
During the technical walkthrough, researchers and plant engineers engaged in a granular exchange regarding the detection and analysis of cracked C9 raw material components, a critical factor in ensuring high-performance product output.
Targeting High-Value and Green Transformation
At the subsequent symposium, both parties outlined a roadmap for overcoming technical bottlenecks in the C9 petroleum resin sector. Key areas of collaboration include:
Joint Laboratory Construction: Establishing a shared infrastructure for molecular-level research.
Resource Sharing: Opening industrial-grade equipment and advanced testing resources to both parties.
Talent Exchange: Implementing a two-way flow of experts between the laboratory and the factory floor.
"The C9 resin industry is moving rapidly toward refined separation and green applications," noted General Manager Xu Liangjun. "Our goal of injecting new vitality into traditional petrochemical by-products aligns perfectly with the Center's 'molecular editing' expertise."
Accelerating Scientific Transformation
Researcher Ji Wenhua emphasized that the Center aims to use this partnership as a model for the commercialization of scientific achievements. By bridging the gap between theoretical research and industrial application, the collaboration will focus on extending the C9 value chain from fuel-grade products to high-value functional chemicals.
Zibo Zhengde confirmed it will work closely with the Center on upcoming joint project applications and the implementation of green production technologies.
Looking Ahead
The partnership is set to focus on the R&D of high-end C9 petroleum resin products and the upgrading of sustainable manufacturing processes. By leveraging combined strengths in "Industry, Academia, and Research," Zibo Zhengde and the Shandong Provincial Analysis and Testing Center are positioned to lead the sector's transition toward high-quality, innovation-driven development.
