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2020.12.11
Discovery of Non-Toxic Semiconductors with a Direct Band Gap in the Near-Infrared
—New Compound May Replace Toxic Mercury Cadmium Telluride and Gallium Arsenide in Near-Infrared Devices—
2020.12.10
Development of a Bioabsorbable Adhesive Sheet Capable of Closing Wounds in Tissues/Organs
—Use of Alaska Pollock Gelatin Increases the dressing’s Adhesiveness and Biocompatibility under Wet Conditions and May Reduce Treatment Costs—
2020.12.09
The World's Longest Bottlebrush Polymer Ever Synthesized
—Potential Utility for the Development of Flexible, Low-Friction Polymeric Materials—
2020.12.02
Identification of a Major Factor Influencing the Cycle Life of Practical Li-O
2
Batteries
—Optimizing the Balance between Electrolyte Volume and Electrode Areal Capacity May Be the Key to the Development of Practical Batteries—
2020.11.30
Achieving Cost-Efficient Superalloy Powder Manufacturing Using Machine Learning
—Technique Efficiently Optimizes Complex Manufacturing Processes and May Reduce Aircraft Engine Component Production Costs—
2020.11.13
Development of a Diamond MEMS Magnetic Sensor Capable of Operating at High Temperatures
—Stable and Sensitive Even at 500℃, the Technology May Lead to Sensors that Can Operate in Extreme Environments, Such as Internal Combustion Engines and Oil Exploration Sites—
2020.11.12
Development of a New Technique for Growing High-Quality GaN Crystals
2020.10.21
Accelerating Thin Film Fabrication Processes Using Machine Learning
—Technique May Be Used to Reduce Materials Development Cost by Greatly Shortening the Trial-and-Error Process without Relying on External Data—
2020.10.20
Multifunctional Adhesive Material Inspired by Persimmon Tannin
—Compatible with Metallic, Organic and Inorganic Materials, the Use of This Adhesive May Greatly Facilitate Miniaturization and an Increase in the Performance of Electronic Devices—
2020.09.30
Increasing the Deliverable Capacity of Magnesium Metal Batteries through Anode Design
—Techniques Used to Develop Structural Materials Prove Useful in the Development of Low-Cost, Large-Capacity Rechargeable Batteries—
2020.09.08
Energy-Saving, Multicolor Electrochromic Dimming Glass: Proof-of-Concept in Tsukuba, Japan
2020.09.07
NIMS Award 2020 Goes to Prof. Hiroshi Julian Goldsmid and Prof. Kunihito Koumoto
2020.09.02
World’s First Direct Observation of the Magneto-Thomson Effect
—Thermal Imaging Technique May Facilitate the Development of New Science and Technology on Heat, Electricity, and Magnetism Conversion Phenomena—
2020.08.25
Development of a Multivalued Optical Memory Composed of Two-Dimensional Materials
2020.08.12
Cause of the Detrimental Charge Voltage Rise in Lithium-Air Batteries Identified
2020.07.06
Development of a Self-Assembled Particle Gel for Promoting Blood Vessel Formation
—Regenerative Medicine Material May Serve as an Affordable Alternative to Expensive Growth Factors—
2020.06.26
Stable Supply of Electrochromic Metallo-Supramolecular Polymer
—For Low-Price and High-Performance Dimming Window—
2020.06.11
Low-Cost, Fly Footpad-Like Adhesive Structure Capable of Repeated Attachment/Detachment
—Recycle-Compatible, Environmentally Friendly Technology Inspired by Footpad Formation Mechanism during Fly’s Pupal Metamorphosis—
2020.06.10
Sm(Fe
0.8
Co
0.2
)
12
with a Lean Rare Earth Content Exhibits Superb Magnetism
—Compound May Magnetically Outperform Neodymium Magnets—
2020.05.28
Fabrication of a Single-Crystal Giant Magnetoresistive Device on a Polycrystalline Film
—Technique May Promote Practical Use of High-Performance Magnetoresistive Devices Comprising Half-Metallic Heusler Alloys—
2020.05.12
World's Best Magnetocaloric Material for H
2
Liquefaction discovered via Machine Learning
—A Step Forward for Enabling Efficient Hydrogen Liquefaction, Vital to the Development of a Hydrogen Society—
2020.05.12
Development of a Small Sensor Capable of Continuously Monitoring the Phytohormone Ethylene
—Technology May Allow Optimal Transportation and Storage of Fruits and Vegetables, Reducing Food Waste—
2020.05.01
Appointment of Executive at NIMS
2020.04.01
New NIMS Structural Materials Data Sheets Released
—Five Publications Include a Fatigue Data Sheet Covering the Results of Stainless Steel and Aluminum Alloy Fatigue Tests—
2020.02.29
Chemical Reactions at Specific Molecular Sites under a Microscope
—Technique Enabling High-Precision Graphene Modification May Facilitate the Development of New Electronic Devices—
2020.02.17
Imaging of Sequential Potential Distribution Changes in Electrodes during Charge/Discharge
—Technique Enables In-Depth Analysis of Battery Degradation and May Be Useful in Increasing All-Solid-State Battery Performance—
2020.02.14
Formation of Black Rust Accelerates Bacteiral Iron Corrosion
—Discovery of Bacteria’s Ability to Extract Electrons without a Special Enzyme May Promote the Development of New Anti-Corrosion Materials—
2020.02.06
Record Superconductor LaH
10
Sustained by Atomic Quantum Fluctuations
—New theoretical prediction suggests that the superconductivity approaching room temperature may be possible at much lower pressures than previously expected with classical calculations—
2020.02.04
Development of a Less Toxic, Sensitive IR Detector Using Optical Antennas and Zigzag Wires
—Enhancement of Quantum Well-Generated Electric Current Using Antenna Resonance May Be Applicable to the Development of Sensitive Room-Temperature IR Detectors—
2020.01.24
Development of a Solid Material Capable of Slowly Releasing H
2
S and NO
—Controlled Release Technology Will Facilitate Medical Use of Physiologically Active Gases—
2020.01.08
Simple, Flexible Optical Manipulation of Charge Current-Induced Heat Flow
—Novel Thermal Energy Control Mechanism Using Electron Spin, a Source of Magnetism—
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