Press releases

Development of an ionic device capable of brain-like information processing

—Recreating Edge-of-Chaos State May Enhance AI Device Performance—

Imaging Gases in Rainbow Colors

—Development of a Pressure-Sensitive Device Capable of Characterizing Gases Using Structural Colors—

NIMS, Yamaguchi City and Mori Urban Planning Sign a Collaboration Agreement on Wellness Projects

Cupric Oxide Exhibiting Both Magnetic and Dielectric Properties at Room Temperature

—Experimental Confirmation of Room-Temperature Multiferroic Behavior Using Neutron Diffraction under High Pressure—

Synthesis of a Silicon-Integrated Organic Framework Film

—Towards On-Surface Synthesis of Various Carbon Nanofilms—

Fatigue Cracking Mechanism in Metals Revealed through High-Resolution Three-Dimensional Imaging of Large-Volume Samples

—Technique May Help Enhance the Reliability of Aircraft Engine Components—

Hundreds-fold Electrochemical Measurement Output Brings Data Science to Reveal Microbial Electricity Generation Mechanisms

—High-quality Electrochemical Database May Stimulate Data-Driven Research on Microbial Fuel Cells and Biodegradable Materials—

Development of an Easy-To-Synthesize Self-Healing Gel Composed of Entangled Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polymers

—Circular-Economy-Friendly Gel May Be Used in Durable Flexible Devices—

Achieving Photovoltaic Power Generation for over 1,000 Continuous Hours at an Efficiency of More than 20%

—Breakthrough Perovskite Solar Cell with Controlled Interfaces—

NIMS Award 2022 Goes to Prof. Teruo Okano,
Prof. Kazuhiko Ishihara and Prof. Donald E. Ingber

Appointment of Executive at NIMS

Miniaturization of a Thermoelectric Device Capable of Powering IoT Products

—Semiconductor Microfabrication Technology Enables Voltage Output Greater than 0.5 V—

3D Printing Nickel Single Crystals Using Laser Additive Manufacturing Technology

—Widely-Used Technology May Accelerate Development of Heat-Resistant Jet Engine Components—

White Iron Rust Material Provides Safe UV Protection

—New Material May Serve as an Alternative to Titanium Dioxide as an Active Sunscreen Ingredient—

Materials Open Platform for All Solid-State Battery to Begin Full-Scale Operation

—Aiming to boost Japan’s Global Competitiveness in the Development of Safe, High-Performance Oxide-Type Solid-State Batteries through Nationwide R&D Collaboration—

Synthesis of Carbon Nanosheets with Numerous Nanopores

—Technology to Develop Effective Energy Conversion/Storage Materials for Electrocatalysts and Rechargeable Batteries—

Launch of a Materials Open Platform for Permanent Magnet by NIMS and Four Magnet Makers

—NIMS-Led Basic Research on High-Performance Magnetic Materials Is Expected to Benefit Participating Companies—

Development of a User-Friendly, Hot-Melt, Wound-Healing Adhesive

—Optimized Hot-Melt Properties May Prevent Postoperative Complications at Body Temperature—

Flexible Temperature Modulation Devices Inspired by Traditional Japanese Paper Crafts

—New Heating/Cooling Technology Using Conventional Plastics—

Development of an Innovative Hydrogen Liquefaction Technology

—Potentially Bringing Practical, Cost-Effective Magnetic Refrigeration Systems into Reality—

Development of Magnetic Cooling Materials that Enable Efficient Hydrogen Liquefaction

—Materials to Create a Durable Hydrogen Liquefaction System—

Appointment of Executive at NIMS

Data-driven robotic experiments accelerate discovery of multi-component electrolyte

Development of an Organic Transistor Enabling Higher Density Circuit Integration

—Construction of Multiple Logic Circuits Using Only a Single Transistor—

Keeping Apples Fresh Using Clay Films

—Long-term Food Storage Technology May Help Address Potential Food Crises—

Development of an Oxidation-Resistant Copper Core–Nickel Shell Ink

New Strategy for Designing Thermoelectric Materials

—Electronic Structure Parameter Database Can Be Useful in Developing Higher Performance Materials—

Experimental Evidence of Two Liquid Waters

—Direct Observation of Reversible Liquid-Liquid Transition in a Trehalose Aqueous Solution—

Development of a Diamond Transistor with High Hole Mobility

—Unconventional Removal of Acceptors Enhanced Performance—