Energy efficient switchable sheet with seasonal shading effect [ PDF:263KB ]

- The sheet automatically blocks sunlight in summer although it is always transparent to viewers inside. -

High-access survey robot [ PDF:256KB ]

- Working at TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station -

Polycrystalline germanium junctionless FET for stacking CMOS [ PDF:256KB ]

- Practical transfer characteristics have been obtained. -

Anti-inflammatory mechanisms characteristic of lactic acid bacteria [ PDF:524KB ]

- Double-stranded RNA in LAB triggers production of protective interferon-β -

Complex endosymbiotic system of mealybugs [ PDF:524KB ]

- Impact on biological concepts such as genome, cell and individual -

Elucidation of brain mechanisms underlying sensory awareness [ PDF:331KB ]

- Neural activities for "I've got it" in the pulvinar -

Auditory orientation training system for the people with visual impairment [ PDF:331KB ]

- Orientation and mobility training using sounds as clues can be performed with a laptop PC -

High-purity, chloride-free epoxy resin [ PDF:225KB ]

- Applicable to conductive adhesive achieving super high performance -

Suppression of potential-induced degradation in crystalline Si photovoltaic modules [ PDF:225KB ]

- Introduction of a TiO₂-based thin film by coating on the glass substrate -

Efficient synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates by using carbon dioxide [ PDF:297KB ]

- Expectation for eco-friendly manufacturing methods of chemicals -

Simple Method to Detect the Chirality of Gas Molecules Using Liquid Crystals

– Chiral handedness dictating the functions of molecules can be visualized simply by blowing gas onto the liquid crystal –

Carbon Nanotube-Copper (CNT-Cu) Composite with a 100-times Higher Current-carrying-capacity than That of Copper

– A breakthrough in wiring materials for miniaturized and high-performance devices –

Proposal of a New X-ray Non-destructive Inspection Method for Industrial Use

– Previously undetectable defects can now be photographed using X-ray Talbot interferometry –

Mass Production Technology for Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes

– Returns the fruits of AIST’s research in nanotechnology to society –

Development of High-performance Lead-free Piezoelectric Ceramic

Expected to enable practical safe piezoelectric sensors without harmful lead

Development of Quick and Precise Measurement Technique for Evaluation of Fracture Resistance of Ceramics

– Reproducible crack length measurement for the indentation fracture method by visualizing the tips of the cracks –

Development of Particle Size Control Technology for Titanium Oxide (HTO) Negative-electrode Material

– Achievement of higher capacity through particle size control –

Discovery of Glycosyltransferase-like Gene that Causes Asthenozoospermia

- Essential gene related to spermatogenesis -

Simulation of the Theoretical Limit of the Photoelectric Conversion Efficiency of Organic Solar Cells

- Guides for increasing the efficiency of organic solar cells -

Technology for Forming Low-resistance Source/Drain with Significantly Increased Reliability

- Heated ion implantation technology realizes low resistance of an ultra-thin fin -