Press Release
2023

2023 Update

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  2023.12.26

  Electrolyte Cation Types Control Electrochemical Reactions on an Electrode Surface

  —Efficiencies of Electrocatalytic Energy Conversion and Electrosynthesis May Be Improved without Relying on Expensive Electrode Materials—
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  2023.12.18

  Imaging Grain Boundaries that Impede Lithium-Ion Migration in Solid-State Batteries

  —New technique developed to quantify ionic conductivity across grain boundaries—
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  2023.12.15

  Evolving Hydrogen-storage Technology: Guidelines Developed for the Design of Anti-evaporation Catalysts

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  2023.12.15

  Hidden Cause of Lithium-Rich Cathode Materials’ Low Energy Efficiency Revealed

  —Asymmetric Reaction Pathways Are Key—
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  2023.12.13

  Structural Isomerization of Individual Molecules Using a Scanning Tunneling Microscope Probe

  —Technique May Be Applicable to Magnetic Molecules and Quantum Materials Syntheses—
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  2023.11.30

  Evolution-Capable AI Promotes Green Hydrogen Production Using More Abundant Chemical Elements

  —Searching for electrode materials free of platinum-group elements—
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  2023.11.30

  Thermoelectric Permanent Magnet Opens New Possibilities in Thermal Management Technologies

  —Magnetically Enhanced Transverse Thermoelectric Conversion—
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  2023.11.22

  Controlling Thermoelectric Conversion in Magnetic Materials by Magnetization Direction

  —First Direct Observation of Anisotropic Magneto-Thomson Effect—
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  2023.11.08

  Moisture-Resistant Hairstyling Agent

  —Development of a Humidity-Induced Shape Memory Polymeric Material—
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  2023.10.18

  Precise Chemical Doping of Organic Semiconductors in an Aqueous Solution

  —Technique Could Revolutionize the Flexible Device Industry—
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  2023.09.25

  Increasing High-Temperature Strength of Materials Through Collaborative Efforts of AI and Materials Researchers

  —Optimizing Thermal Aging Schedules by Analyzing the Unconventional AI-driven Outcomes—
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  2023.09.01

  Appointment of Executives at NIMS

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  2023.07.20

  Development of NIMS-OS: General-Purpose Software Enabling Autonomous, Automated Experiments

  —Application Coordinates Materials-Search AI and Automated Experiments—
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  2023.07.12

  NIMS Award 2023 goes to Prof. Dierk Raabe

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  2023.07.07

  Fastest Neuromorphic, Electric Double Layer Transistor

  —Technology May Be Used to Develop Faster, Versatile Edge AI Devices—
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  2023.06.14

  Recyclable Photoreactive Adhesive

  —Glue May Offer an Effective Means of Adhesion Underwater—
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  2023.05.16

  Development of a Technology Enabling the Fabrication of Rechargeable Magnesium Batteries in a Dry Air Atmosphere

  —Artificial Zinc Coating Effectively Blocks Oxygen Permeation—
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  2023.04.28

  Development of an AI-Based Mass Spectrometric Technique Capable of Determining the Monomeric Sequence of a Polymer

  —Potentially Effective Tool in the Development, Recycling and Assessment of the Degradation of Materials—
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  2023.04.19

  Extending the Life of a Lithium Metal Anode Using a Protective Layer Made of an Extremely Tough Gel Electrolyte

  —Anode Protection May Significantly Increase Lithium Secondary Battery Energy Density—
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  2023.04.13

  MTJ Device with the World’s Highest TMR Performance Developed through Precision Interfacial Control

  —Technology May Be Applicable to the Development of More Sensitive Magnetic Sensors and Larger Capacity Memory—
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  2023.04.01

  Appointment of Executive at NIMS

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  2023.03.22

  Non-Catalytic Approach to Accelerating Chemical Reactions Using Clay

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  2023.01.31

  Chemical Crossover Accelerates Degradation of Lithium Electrode in High Energy Density Rechargeable Lithium–Oxygen Batteries

  —Use of Lightweight Protective Layer Greatly Extends Battery Cycle Life—
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  2023.01.17

  DICE Materials Data Platform with Greatly Improved Data Collection and Accumulation Capabilities

  —Leveraging Cloud Resources to Promote More Efficient Data Utilization and Sharing—