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Global Research Center for Environment and Energy Based on Nanomaterials Science
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2023.02.06 Update
#News
Delegation from the Netherlands visited NIMS
2023.01.31 Update
#Press Release
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—
2022.10.20 Update
#Press Release
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—
2022.09.16 Update
#Press Release
Achieving Photovoltaic Power Generation for over 1,000 Continuous Hours at an Efficiency of More than 20%
—Breakthrough Perovskite Solar Cell with Controlled Interfaces—
2022.04.11 Update
#Press Release
Development of an Innovative Hydrogen Liquefaction Technology
—Potentially Bringing Practical, Cost-Effective Magnetic Refrigeration Systems into Reality—
2022.03.23 Update
#Press Release
Data-driven robotic experiments accelerate discovery of multi-component electrolyte
2021.12.15 Update
#Press Release
Development of a Lithium-Air Battery with an Energy Density over 500 Wh/kg
—One of the World’s Highest Energy Densities Achieved—
2020.12.02 Update
#Press Release
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—
2020.09.30 Update
#Press Release
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—
2020.08.12 Update
#Press Release
Cause of the Detrimental Charge Voltage Rise in Lithium-Air Batteries Identified
2019.11.07 Update
#Press Release
High-performance Anode for All-solid-state Li Batteries is Made of Si Nanoparticles
—Large Volume Expansion during Charging, the Obstacle to Using Si Anodes in Conventional Liquid Electrolytes, Helps a Si Anode Composed of Nanoparticles in Solid Electrolytes Has High-Rate Discharge Capability Approaching Those of Si Films—
2019.08.21 Update
#Press Release
Development of the First Thermoelectric Module Composed Entirely of Abundant Elements
—Significant Advances in the Development of IoT Devices Equipped with Autonomous Power Supply Units—
2019.02.19 Update
#Press Release
Publication of Big Data on a Photovoltaic Microgrid Equipped with Rechargeable Batteries
—Actual Operational Data May Assist Design of Advanced Energy Management Systems—
2019.02.19 Update
#Press Release
Publication of Big Data on a Photovoltaic Microgrid Equipped with Rechargeable Batteries
—Actual Operational Data May Assist Design of Advanced Energy Management Systems—
2018.12.13 Update
#Press Release
Estimation of Technology Level Required for Low-Cost Renewable Hydrogen Production
—First Demonstration of Economic Feasibility of BatteryAssistance for Hydrogen Production from Intermittent Renewable Power Generation—
2018.12.11 Update
#Press Release
Current Generation via Quantum Proton Transfer
2018.10.09 Update
#Press Release
Interfacial Electronic State Improving Hydrogen Storage Capacity in Pd-MOF Materials
—Discovery that the transfer of a charge equivalent to 0.4 electrons contributes to doubled hydrogen storage may expedite the development of new hybrid materials—
2018.10.09 Update
#Press Release
Interfacial Electronic State Improving Hydrogen Storage Capacity in Pd-MOF Materials
—Discovery that the transfer of a charge equivalent to 0.4 electrons contributes to doubled hydrogen storage may expedite the development of new hybrid materials—
2018.08.10 Update
#Press Release
Microscopic Oxygen Reduction Mechanism of Carbon Electrocatalysts with Addition of Trace Nitrogen
—Step toward Understanding the Microscopic Mechanisms of Oxygen Activation by Non-Platinum Group Electrocatalysts—
2018.05.31 Update
#Press Release
Discovery of Energy Storage Mechanisms in Electrically Conductive Coordination Frameworks
2018.05.14 Update
#Press Release
Successfully Confirmed the Highly Stable Cycling Performance of Nanoporous, Amorphous Silicon Anodes for All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries
—The Confirmation is a Scientific Breakthrough that may Contribute to Dramatic Prolongation of the Cruising Distance of Electric Vehicles on a Single Charge—
2018.04.19 Update
#Press Release
Efficient Identification of Optimum All-Solid-State Battery Materials Using Data Science
2018.02.17 Update
#Press Release
Iron-Corroding Bacteria Shown to Possess Enzymes Enabling Them to Extract Electrons from Extracellular Solids
—Discovery May Facilitate the Development of Environmental-Friendly Anti-biocorrosion Measures, Such as Enzyme-Targeted Chemicals—
2017.10.23 Update
#Press Release
Discovery of Crystalline Layers with Atomic Level Flatness in GaN Transistors
—A Metastable Gallium Oxide Layer at the Semiconductor–Insulator Interface Provides Insights into the Development of Next-Generation Power Devices—
2017.07.31 Update
#Press Release
Electrolyte Capable of Dramatically Increasing the Energy Efficiency and Life of Lithium-Air Batteries
2017.07.31 Update
#Press Release
Electrolyte Capable of Dramatically Increasing the Energy Efficiency and Life of Lithium-Air Batteries
2017.07.13 Update
#Press Release
Detection of Fermentation Processes in Electricity-Generating Bacteria
—Discovery May Lead to the Development of Technology That Will Increase the Efficiency of Both Microbial Fuel Cells and the Production of Materials—
2017.07.05 Update
(FY2016) The GREEN Prize
2017.04.05 Update
#Press Release
Development of Ultra-High Capacity Lithium-Air Batteries Using CNT Sheet Air Electrodes
—15 Times Greater Capacity Than Lithium-Ion Batteries, the New Battery May Enable Electric Vehicles to Drive as Far as Conventional Vehicles—
2017.04.05 Update
#Press Release
Development of Ultra-High Capacity Lithium-Air Batteries Using CNT Sheet Air Electrodes
—15 Times Greater Capacity Than Lithium-Ion Batteries, the New Battery May Enable Electric Vehicles to Drive as Far as Conventional Vehicles—
2017.03.03 Update
#Press Release
Activation of Catalytically Inert Material by Formation of Junction with Corrugated 2D Carbon Nitride
—Nanostructurization of Interfaces is the Key. This Strategy May Lead to Understanding of Complex Electrode Processes and Development of Highly Efficient Electrocatalysts—
2017.02.13 Update
#Press Release
Controlling Friction Levels through On/Off Application of Laser Light
2016.12.07 Update
#Press Release
Enhanced Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells through the Development of New Additives
—Six Times More Stability under continues Light Soaking. Major Step toward Practical Applications—
2016.08.24 Update
#Press Release
ZnO-Coated High-Performance Bearings Developed
—They Reduce Friction by about One-Third. Playing a Vital Role in a Newly Developed Small Jet Engine Generator for Emergency Use—
2016.07.06 Update
(FY2015) The GREEN Prize
2016.05.23 Update
Dr. Ganesan Elumalai (GREEN postdoctoral researcher) received an Award for Encouragement in SSSJ 2015
2016.05.20 Update
Prof. Kohei Uosaki, Director-General of GREEN has been admitted as “The Chemical Society of Japan (CSJ) Fellow” in 2015
2016.02.18 Update
Dr. Shipra CHAUHAN (GREEN postdoctoral researcher) received an Award for Encouragement of Research in the 25th Annual Meeting of MRS-J 2015
2015.09.30 Update
Prof. Kohei Uosaki, Deirector-General of GREEN, received the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science of Flinders University
2015.09.09 Update
#Press Release
High-Efficiency, Hi-Reliability Perovskite Solar Cells Realized by a Low-Temperature Solution Process
2015.08.21 Update
Ms. Shuo Yang (GREEN Long-term RA) received an Excellent Poster Presentation Award in the 15th ISEAC
2015.07.13 Update
(FY2014) The GREEN Prize
2015.05.28 Update
Events
The 10th GREEN Symposium
Schedules 2015.06.25
Finished
Computational simulations and their collaboration with experiments
2015.05.19 Update
#Press Release
Stable Perovskite Solar Cells Developed through Structural Simplification
—Steady Advancement toward Practical Use—
2015.03.18 Update
#Press Release
Development of a Novel Water-Splitting Photocatalyst Operable Over a Wide Range of the Visible Light Spectrum
2015.02.03 Update
Dr. Chengsi Pan (GREEN postdoctoral researcher) received an Award for Encouragement of Research in the 24th Annual Meeting of MRS-J
2014.11.27 Update
Dr. Takuya Masuda (GREEN Leader) received the poster award in 1st workshop of 3D active site science
2014.11.26 Update
Ms. Emi Kanou (GREEN Long-term RA) received the Young Scientist Oral Presentation Award
2014.11.04 Update
Events
38th GREEN Open Seminar
Schedules 2014.11.12
Finished
2014.10.29 Update
Dr. Shipra CHAUHAN (GREEN postdoctoral researcher) received an Award for Encouragement of Research in IUMRS-ICA 2014
2014.09.29 Update
Events
37th GREEN Open Seminar
Schedules 2014.10.21
Finished
2014.09.22 Update
Events
36th GREEN Open Seminar
Schedules 2014.09.26
Finished
2014.08.25 Update
Ms. Emi Kanou (GREEN Long-term RA) received the M&M Presidential Scholar Award
2014.06.17 Update
#Press Release
Success in Theoretical and Experimental Demonstration of the Electrocatalytic Activity of Boron Nitride Thin Films for Oxygen Reduction Reaction
A new approach toward a nonprecious metal oxygen reduction catalyst for fuel cells
2014.06.10 Update
(FY2013) The GREEN Prize
2014.05.08 Update
Events
34th GREEN Open Seminar
Schedules 2014.05.21
Finished
2014.05.02 Update
Events
Tohoku Univ.& GREEN Joint Symposium
Schedules 2014.06.02
Finished
(The 8th GREEN Symposium)
2014.02.19 Update
Events
32nd GREEN Open Seminar
Schedules 2014.02.26
Finished
2013.12.13 Update
Events
31st GREEN Open Seminar (2nd MANA&GREEN Joint Seminar)
Schedules 2013.12.18
Finished
2013.11.15 Update
Events
30th GREEN Open Seminar
Schedules 2013.11.28
Finished
2013.11.12 Update
#Press Release
Dye Absorption Structure of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells Elucidated on Molecular Level
Success in Dye Absorption Structure Control
2013.10.25 Update
#Press Release
World’s First Success in In Situ Tracking of Electrochemical Reactions at Solid/Liquid Interfaces by Photoelectron Spectroscopy
Expectation for Contribution to High-Performance Materials Design for Fuel Cells and Rechargeable Batteries
2013.10.17 Update
Ms. Bui Thi Kieu My (NIMS Junior Researcher / GREEN Long-term RA) received the Best Presentation Award
2013.05.21 Update
#Press Release
Formation of Functionalized Nanowires by Control of Self-Assembly Using Multiple Modified Amyloid Peptides
2013.05.14 Update
Events
28th GREEN Open Seminar (1st MANA&GREEN Joint Seminar)
Schedules 2013.05.21
Finished
2013.04.26 Update
#Press Release
Success in Observation of Swelling of Single-Particle of Silicon Electrode for Lithium Ion Batteries during Charging Reaction
Reconsideration of Electrode Design of New Negative Electrode Material for Lithium Ion Batteries
2013.02.08 Update
Events
26th GREEN Open Seminar (Jointly with CMS seminar)
Schedules 2013.02.25
Finished
2013.01.11 Update
Events
25th GREEN Open Seminar
Schedules 2013.01.25
Finished
2012.11.15 Update
Mr. Keisuke FUGANE (NIMS Junior Researcher / GREEN Long-term RA) received an Award for Encouragement of Research in Materials Science 2012.
2012.10.29 Update
Events
24th GREEN Open Seminar
Schedules 2012.11.12
Finished
2012.10.15 Update
Events
23rd GREEN Open Seminar
Schedules 2012.10.23
Finished
2012.09.13 Update
Events
22
th
GREEN Open Seminar
Schedules 2012.09.20
Finished
2012.09.12 Update
Paper written by Dr. Nobuyuki Ishida (NIMS postdoctoral researcher) is printed in Cover art of JVSTA.
2012.08.20 Update
Events
21
th
GREEN Open Seminar
Schedules 2012.09.14
Finished
2012.07.05 Update
#Press Release
Experimental Elucidation of the Role of Cocatalyst for High Efficiency in Fuel Cell Reactions
Guidelines for Simultaneously Realizing Reduced Use of Platinum and High Efficiency in Fuel Cells
2012.04.05 Update
Dr. Oh Song-Yul (GREEN Open Laboratory Researcher, Toyohashi University of Technology) received a poster award in 79th Meeting of the Electrochemical Society of Japan.
2012.02.07 Update
Events
20
th
GREEN Open Seminar
Schedules 2012.03.08
Finished
2012.01.31 Update
Dr. Katsuyoshi Ikeda, Associate Professor, Hokkaido University, participated institution of GREEN, has won the APA Prize for Young Scientists
2012.01.26 Update
Dr. Oh Song-Yul (GREEN Open Laboratory Researcher, Toyohashi University of Technology) received an Award for Encouragement of Research in materials science from MRS-J
2012.01.18 Update
Events
19
th
GREEN Open Seminar
Schedules 2012.02.03
Finished
2011.11.18 Update
#Press Release
First Elucidation of Cause of Long-Term Stability Deterioration in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
Important Contribution to Realizing System Design for Large-scale Fuel Cells
2011.11.17 Update
Dr. Nobuyuki ISHIDA (NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher) received an Award for Encouragement of Research in Thin Films
2011.09.02 Update
Events
18
th
GREEN Open Seminar
Schedules 2011.09.09
Finished
2011.07.14 Update
Events
17
th
GREEN Open Seminar
Schedules 2011.08.31
Finished
2011.07.06 Update
Events
16
th
GREEN Open Seminar
Schedules 2011.07.29
Finished
2011.06.21 Update
Events
15
th
GREEN Open Seminar
Schedules 2011.06.24
Finished
2011.02.01 Update
Events
The 13th GREEN Seminar
Schedules 2011.02.15
Finished
2010.05.13 Update
Events
NIMS Conference 2010
Schedules 2010.07.12-14
Finished
Challenges of Nanomaterials Science: towards the solution of Environment and Energy Problems
2010.02.05 Update
#Press Release
Announcement of the 1st Symposium of ICNSEE
Establishing a research center involving collaborations between industries, government and adacemia
Collaborations of computation, characterization and material
Nurturing young leaders for the future generation
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