Physics & Materials

2021.09.13

Industry-academia consortium starts production of new modified lignin

2021.09.10

NEDO develops "iFactory," resulting in 80% energy reductions compared to conventional methods

2021.09.09

Yokogawa Bio Frontier commences sale of high-performance nanocellulose material "S-CNF"

2021.09.08

A ferrimagnet with multiple heat control methods; expectations for more efficient refrigeration methods

2021.09.08

Precision magnetometry achieved by the University of Tokyo

2021.09.08

Graphene nanoribbon semiconducting expression and metallic properties clarified by Osaka University

2021.09.02

Nanoparticle-mist deposition method opens a new path to environmentally friendly displays

2021.09.02

Converting agricultural waste into new resources: isolation of cellulose nanofibers from hop stems

2021.08.31

Going beyond conventional understanding of spin-orbit interactions

2021.08.27

Fabrication of 3D-printed conductive proton films for basic battery and capacitor technologies

2021.08.26

Building new relationships between people and technology

2021.08.26

Development of novel organic dye exhibiting redox properties

2021.08.26

Unraveling the mystery of the high superconducting transition temperature in layered copper oxide

2021.08.26

Development of nanogap gas sensor with a gap length of 20 nm, 300x higher than conventional models

2021.08.26

Development of porous carbon with molecular level pore control

2021.08.24

Detoxifying exhaust gas from device production processes
Development of a low-energy, high-efficiency exhaust gas abatement system

2021.08.19

Hydroxide ion conductivity of anion-exchange using thin films able to avoid CO₂ interactions

2021.08.19

Development of new hydrogels able to self-reinforce and maintain strength through stress

2021.08.19

Orbital motion of connected electrons maintained even if they are separated

2021.08.19

Leading the way in mass production of rewritable semiconductors Small-sized, power-saving, and radiation-resistant

2021.08.17

"The Silent Magnet": antiferromagnet Mn3Sn New pathways for electrical manipulation of magnetic materials

2021.08.17

Solving the mysteries of the universe with "ghost particles!" Construction of Hyper-Kamiokande begins

2021.08.11

Giant Raman response obtained by forming atomic point contact
"New spectroscopic principle that goes beyond conventional wisdom"

2021.08.11

Mechanism for highly heat-resistant epoxy resin elucidated by RIKEN Low temperature provides higher efficiency and density

2021.08.06

Domino-like progression of glass crystallization observed by joint Japan-China research group

2021.08.02

Practical application of suprapolymeric Sacran derived from Suizenji Nori

2021.07.29

A new daylighting window inspired by the morpho butterfly developed by Osaka University

2021.07.29

RIKEN develops a simple, reversable adhesive method for glass substrates.

2021.07.28

Electric quadrupole in a magnetic vortex Expectations for the realization of new quantum devices

2021.07.20

Realizing highly negative tunneling magnetoresistance effect using iron oxides opens a path towards the development of new devices
A collaborative effort by Hokkaido University, The University of Tokyo, and Kansai University.

2021.07.20

Creating eddy currents using spin currents; a new technique discovered by numerical simulation

2021.07.13

Soft robots show new possibilities for organic materials

2021.07.13

Self-organized pattern of electrode reactions; Observations in actual Li-ion batteries during charging

2021.07.07

Photonic crystal lasers will drive ‘smart societies’

2021.07.02

Mastering heat control with spin
Aiming for next generation thermoelectric conversion

2021.06.28

High-throughput computation used to predict
41 types of atomic layer alloys
Gifu University found that they "exist stably"

2021.06.22

A game app that tests for nerve damage in the wrist;
Using thumb motion to encourage early diagnosis

2021.06.16

A research group from Kyoto University, AIST and others discovers new oxide energy material to power highly efficient cooling system

2021.06.14

A wood-derived nanofiber coating protects electronic circuits even when they become wet or are bent
Makes it possible to inhibit short circuits; discovered by an Osaka University research group

2021.06.09

Infrared spectroscopy with Visible Light using Quantum Entanglement
New analytical method tested by Kyoto University
Path to device miniaturization and higher sensitivity

2021.06.03

New three cm square paper device analyzes component concentration by submersion in water
Developed by Hokkaido University

2021.05.28

JAIST Successfully Calculates Lattice Vibration using First-Principles Quantum Monte Carlo Method

2021.05.24

Rubber Failure Captured with X-Ray CT Scan at 1,000x Acceleration
Successful 4D Observation by Sumitomo Rubber and Tohoku University

2021.05.14

Terahertz light detected radiating from metal micro-helix
RIKEN and others succeed in real-time visualization

2021.05.12

Exhaust gas purification performance “surpasses rhodium” High-endurance multi-element nano alloy catalyst developed by Kyoto University, Shinshu University, and others Toward building a base for composite materials

2021.05.12

Detecting oxidative stress in living organisms has become possible Quantum sensor by developed QST Expected to advance preventative medicine

2021.05.11

Measuring Fruit Ripeness Without Touching It Testing Firmness by Measuring Vibrations Induced by Plasma Shock Waves System Developed by Shibaura Institute of Technology and Others

2021.05.11

New Potential for Mass Production of the Next Generation Power Semiconductor Material Six inch SiC Wafers Achieved with Zero Defects New proprietary surface nano control process developed by Kwansei Gakuin University and Toyota Tsusho

2021.04.28

Solid phase transition progresses with optical strain wave propagation Discovered in research into optically-induced phase transition of λ-Ti3O5 Results obtained by the University of Tokyo and the University of Tsukuba

2021.04.22

Environmentally-friendly substance expected to lead to commercially-viable devices in THz band—Innovative manufacturing method using graphene Created by Tohoku University, NICT, Shin-Etsu Chemical and others

2021.04.19

Bicomponent Filament Yarn Gentle for the Environment Made from Plant-based Nanofiber and Silk—New material created at Tohoku University by feeding filament to silkworms

2021.04.14

High-capacity batteries that do not suffer energy loss realized by utilizing the oxygen electrons that electrode materials possess—Accomplished by the University of Tokyo group

2021.04.07

Antiperovskite compounds Formed with soft anions, successfully synthesized by Kyoto University and others－Promising as solid electrolyte for alkali-ion batteries

2021.04.07

Waste pork bones transformed into absorbent for hazardous metals—Holds promise as a use for “7.5 billion tons/year” in waste

2021.04.01

Learning from Nature to Build the Future—the Challenge of Artificial Photosynthesis (Special: White Paper on Science and Technology 2020)

2021.04.01

World’s thinnest flexible vibrating device developed—Capable of a variety of tactile sensations