Press releases

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—

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

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

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

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

—Asymmetric Reaction Pathways Are Key—

Structural Isomerization of Individual Molecules Using a Scanning Tunneling Microscope Probe

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

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

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

Thermoelectric Permanent Magnet Opens New Possibilities in Thermal Management Technologies

—Magnetically Enhanced Transverse Thermoelectric Conversion—

Controlling Thermoelectric Conversion in Magnetic Materials by Magnetization Direction

—First Direct Observation of Anisotropic Magneto-Thomson Effect—

Moisture-Resistant Hairstyling Agent

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

Precise Chemical Doping of Organic Semiconductors in an Aqueous Solution

—Technique Could Revolutionize the Flexible Device Industry—

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—

Appointment of Executives at NIMS

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

—Application Coordinates Materials-Search AI and Automated Experiments—

NIMS Award 2023 goes to Prof. Dierk Raabe

Fastest Neuromorphic, Electric Double Layer Transistor

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

Recyclable Photoreactive Adhesive

—Glue May Offer an Effective Means of Adhesion Underwater—

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

—Artificial Zinc Coating Effectively Blocks Oxygen Permeation—

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—

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—

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—

Appointment of Executive at NIMS

Non-Catalytic Approach to Accelerating Chemical Reactions Using Clay

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—

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

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