Successful Nondestructive Two-dimensional Quantitative Analysis of Degradation of the Charging Capacity of Lithium-ion Secondary Batteries

– Detection and quantification of locations where degradation progresses and impedes the extension of battery life for each crystal phase of the anode material –

Large-Capacity Lithium Metal Electrode demonstrated with Dramatically Enhanced Current Density and Life

– Development of a carbon nanotube negative electrode material that suppresses lithium dendrites –

Development of a Flat-Plate Blackbody Device as a Reliable Temperature Reference for Fever Screening Thermography

– An almost ideal blackbody, realizes accurate conversion between temperature and infrared radiation level –

Characterization of Methanogenic Microorganisms Living in Deep Subseafloor Sediments of the Nankai Trough

– A clue to elucidating methane hydrate formation –

Visualization of the Impact of Catastrophic Eruptions in Japan

– Publication of a series of “Distribution maps of large-volume ignimbrites in Japan” –

Memory Retention Characteristics improved with a Magnetic Memory Element Using Fluoride

– Contribute to application to brain-type computing memory –

Elucidation for the First Time of the Principle of the Local and Temporary Reverse Heat Flow Phenomenon

– Successful demonstration of “thermoinductive effect” and expectations for application of advanced thermal control –

World’s First Demonstration of a Hybrid Transistor Integrating GaN and SiC

– Addressing the overvoltage vulnerability of GaN transistors –

Achieving Superlubricity Simply by Placing Water on Plant Oil

– Development of low-friction technology will contribute to more efficient energy utilization –

Clarifying Conditions for Enhancing the Conversion Efficiency of Powdered Photocatalysts that Generate Hydrogen from Water Under Visible Light

– Prediction of particle-size reduction and doping effects to conversion efficiency by quantitative measurement and theoretical analysis –

General Requirements for “Dynamic Signs” Published as an ISO Standard

– Japan leads in promoting establishment of international standards for new information presentation technology –

Development of D-Band Metasurface Reflector that Exhibits Reflection Characteristics not Found in Nature

– Enabling coverage expansion in the beyond-5G/6G wireless communication without additional base stations –

A mutual cooperation mechanism whereby symbiotic bacteria make pest insects resistant to insecticides

– Host insects help symbiotic bacteria to detoxify insecticide –

Development of a Method for Conversion of PET Bottles into Raw Materials at Ambient Temperature

– Catalytic chemical recycling toward circular economy –

Clarifying the Mechanism of Charge-to-Spin Conversion in Ferromagnet

– Significant improvement of spin conversion efficiency paves the way for application to non-volatile magnetic memory –

Effective Modification of Enzyme Function by Computational Science

– Identification of enzyme modification sites to improve production rates of target compounds –

Treatment of Heavy Metal Containing Wastewater Using Microbes, Rice Husk, and Rice Bran

– Optimization of wastewater treatment conditions by identifying key microbes –

Development of High-speed Polishing Technology for Large Diameter SiC Wafers for Power Semiconductors

– The faster lapping process of multiple wafers –

A Prototype of Portable Ethylene Sensor

– Monitoring and controlling of fruit freshness by the prototype with easy handling –

Development of Technology for Continuous Alcohol Production Using CO₂ as a Raw Material

– Achievement of continuous production by fixing a high-performance catalyst –