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2021.07.20 Update
Events
"MA-NanoArt Exhibition" will be held at Tsukuba Center Building
Schedules 2021.07.20
Finished
2021.06.21 Update
#Press Release
Digitalization and Visualization of Odors Using an Odor Sensor and Machine Learning
—Technique Is Capable of Selecting “Quasi-Primary Odors” Out of a Dozen Odors—
2021.04.27 Update
#Press Release
Development of a Portable and Disposable Nitric Oxide (NO) Generator
—Device May Be Used in the First-Aid Treatment of Acute Respiratory Failure Caused by Pulmonary Hypertension, Infection and Wounds—
2021.04.17 Update
#Press Release
Development of a Novel Thermoelectric Material with Conversion Efficiency as High as Bi
2
Te
3
—High-Performance Module Containing Only Small Amounts of Scarce Elements Can Be Useful in Converting Waste Heat into Electricity—
2021.04.13 Update
#Press Release
Conventional Idea of Electronic State in High-Temperature Superconductors Is Overturned
—Superposition of One-Dimensional Electronic Motion Revealed by Compton Scattering—
2021.03.05 Update
#Press Release
Discovery of a Mechanism for Making Superconductors More Resistant to Magnetic Fields
—Rotation of Electron Spins in Superconductors of Atomic-Scale Thickness May Be Used to Make Qubits for Quantum Computing—
2020.11.30 Update
#Press Release
Achieving Cost-Efficient Superalloy Powder Manufacturing Using Machine Learning
—Technique Efficiently Optimizes Complex Manufacturing Processes and May Reduce Aircraft Engine Component Production Costs—
2020.10.21 Update
#Press Release
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—
2020.10.16 Update
#News
Akihiro Okamoto, Independent Scientist Wins Catalyst Award at HLGC by U.S. NAM
2020.10.02 Update
#News
MANA Principal Investigators, Win the SSDM Award
2020.10.01 Update
"YAMAUCHI Material Space Tectonics" Adopted in ERATO
2020.08.25 Update
#Press Release
Development of a Multivalued Optical Memory Composed of Two-Dimensional Materials
2020.05.12 Update
#Press Release
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 Update
#Press Release
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—
2020.03.24 Update
#News
NIMS Researcher Awarded the "JSAP Outstanding Achievement Award"
2020.02.29 Update
#Press Release
Chemical Reactions at Specific Molecular Sites under a Microscope
—Technique Enabling High-Precision Graphene Modification May Facilitate the Development of New Electronic Devices—
2020.02.14 Update
#Press Release
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—
2020.01.24 Update
#Press Release
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—
2019.12.17 Update
#Press Release
Discovery of a New Lasing Phenomenon in Honeycomb Structure
—Topology Induces Wave Confinement, Shining Light to the Development of Groundbreaking Microlaser Technologies—
2019.12.10 Update
#Press Release
Differentiation of Stem Cell into Neurons on an Interfacial Protein Nanolayer
—Deformable and Dynamic Scaffolds Can Offer an Alternative Approach in Regenerative Medicine to Regulate Stem Cell Differentiation without Expensive Reagents—
2019.12.10 Update
#Press Release
Development of a Novel Nanosheet with Adjustable Electrical Conductivity
—Unique Hydrogen-Boron Structure Capable of Adsorbing Organic Molecules May Be Applicable to the Development of Molecular Sensors and Catalysts—
2019.11.11 Update
#Press Release
Brain-like Functions Emerging in a Metallic Nanowire Network
—Emerging Fluctuation-based functionalities are Expected to Open a Way to Novel Memory Device Technology—
2019.09.30 Update
#News
Dr. Tomonobu Nakayama, MANA Deputy Director & MANA Principal Investigator, admitted as The Japan Society of Applied Physics (JSAP) Fellow (2019)
2019.09.30 Update
#Press Release
Development of a Stretchable Vibration-Powered Device Using a Liquid Electret
—Towards Healthcare-Applicable Heartbeat and Pulse Sensors—
2019.08.26 Update
#Press Release
A Spectroscopic Infrared Sensor with World-Class Wavelength Resolution
—Realizing 50nm Resolution and ±1° Sensing Angle Towards the Development of Advanced Temperature and Position Sensors—
2018.11.19 Update
#Press Release
Discovery of Topological LC Circuits Transporting EM Waves without Backscattering
— Honeycomb structure is the key, may open a new door towards miniaturization of microwave devices, including mobile phones—
2018.08.28 Update
#Press Release
Discovery of New Superconducting Materials Using Materials Informatics
2018.07.06 Update
#Press Release
Simple 2D Carbon Nanosheet Synthesis in a Beaker Using Carbon Nanorings
—Technique May Enable Easy, Bottom-Up Synthesis of Various Two-Dimensional Materials—
2018.07.02 Update
#Press Release
Development of a Multi-Value Logic Circuit Composed of Organic Transistors
—New Technology May Increase the Performance of Flexible Electronics—
2018.05.19 Update
#Press Release
Observation of Topological Valley Currents
—Observation Using a Graphene Superlattice Device with High Carrier Mobility May Advance the Development of Quantum Electronics—
2018.01.25 Update
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Development of an Oxide/Graphene Composite to Increase the Capacity and Life of Rechargeable Batteries
—Breakthrough in Alternating Nanosheet Stacking—
2017.10.23 Update
#Press Release
Compact Sensor Capable of Repeatedly Detecting Formaldehyde
—The Technology May Be Applicable to the Development of Continuous Formaldehyde Monitoring Systems to Prevent Sick Building Syndrome—
2017.10.16 Update
#Press Release
"MSS Forum" Launched to Promote the Establishment of a De Facto Standard for Olfactory IoT Sensing Systems
—Putting the "Standard Scent and Odor Measurement Tool" into Practice—
2017.10.13 Update
#Press Release
Development of Methods for Manipulating Flexible Nanocars
—Overcoming Difficulties in Precisely Controlling the Conformation and Movement of Soft Molecular Vehicles—
2017.09.07 Update
#Press Release
Innovative transistors operated by magnetically induced movement of ions
—A step forward in the development of non-voltage-driven electrochemical devices—
2017.08.25 Update
#News
Mayor of Kaohsiung City Government, The Honorable Chu Chen visits NIMS
2017.08.08 Update
#Press Release
Nanocarbon Microcubes with Closeable Pores
—Potential Medical Applications for Cubes Capable of Permitting the Entry of Specific Particles into Their Pores, Such as Targeted Delivery and Controlled Release of Drugs—
2017.08.01 Update
#Press Release
Development of a vertical resonant tunneling transistor that employs molecules
—Compatible with the Existing Microfabrication Processes, the New Technology May Enable the Development of a Novel Transistor Superior to Silicon Transistors in Performance—
2017.07.01 Update
#Press Release
Development of a Technique to Synthesize Monolayer Films Composed of Neatly Tiled Two-Dimensional Materials in One Minute
—The Technique May Facilitate Industrial Production of Various Nanosheet-based Devices—
2017.06.20 Update
#Press Release
Successful Prediction of Alcohol Contents through Smells of Liquors
—Combination of a Sensitive / Compact Sensor and Machine Learning Enables Quantification of Various Odor Information—
2017.05.26 Update
#Press Release
Development of Novel Electron Microscopy Techniques to Extract Obscured Information on Material Properties
—Technique Combines the Unconventional Use of Secondary Electrons as an Electron Probe with Astronomical Methods—
2017.05.19 Update
#Press Release
Novel Porous Rhodium Catalysts
—Technology for Precisely Designing Porous Particles May Lead to More Effective Use of Rare Metals—
2017.04.15 Update
#Press Release
Discovery of Nanosheets with the Highest Ever Hydroxyl Ion Conductivity
—Technology May Contribute to the Realization of Highly Efficient Solid Alkaline Fuel Cells—
2017.04.07 Update
#Press Release
Precision Control of Superconductivity in Atomic Layers Using Magnetic Molecules
—The Key Is the Manipulation of “Hidden Degrees of Freedom” in Molecules—
2017.02.28 Update
#Press Release
Nerve Wrapping Nanofiber Mesh Promoting Regeneration
— Potential Application as a Sheet Product Capable of Treating Numbness and Pain in Hands and Feet —
2017.02.21 Update
#Press Release
Various Organic Transistor Functions Created through Optical Drawing
—Technology May Be Applicable to Fabrication of Logical Operation Devices That Can Be Controlled by Light and Voltage—
2016.09.23 Update
#Press Release
New Multiferroic Materials from Building Blocks
2016.08.31 Update
#Press Release
Development of a Novel Mass Analysis Technique That Can Be Performed Even with an Ordinary Business Card
— Aero-Thermo-Dynamic Mass Analysis (AMA) Operates Based on an Entirely New Principle —
2016.08.29 Update
#Press Release
Electronic circuits printed at 1 micron resolution
—Prints Made on Flexible Substrates. Technique May Be Applicable to the Development of Wearable Devices—
2016.08.24 Update
#Press Release
Development of Chemical Sensing Material that Enables Smartphones to Detect Toxic Gases
2016.08.23 Update
#Press Release
Development of Silicon-Metal Composite Material for High Capacity Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Batteries
2016.08.18 Update
#Press Release
Large Magnetoresistance Observed in Junctions to Single Organic Radical Molecule–Electrode Separation
—Conductivity of a Single Molecule Successfully Manipulated by the Spin of Electrons. Technique May Be Applicable to Next-Generation Spintronic Materials—
2016.06.13 Update
#Press Release
High Efficient Solar Water Heating Achieved with Nanoparticles
—Success May Promote Solar Heat Utilization Based on Plasmon Resonance of Ceramic Materials—
2016.04.13 Update
#Press Release
Peculiar Property of an Optical Metamaterial Having a Zero-Refractive Index has been Theoretically Demonstrated
—The Material May be Applicable to the Development of New Optical Elements and Photonic Integrated Circuits—
2016.01.13 Update
#Press Release
High-Speed Transistor Channel Developed Using a Core-Shell Nanowire Structure
—Significant Step Toward the Realization of Three-Dimensional Transistors Capable of High Integration Faster Than Conventional Transistors—
2015.12.18 Update
#Press Release
Major Step toward Confirming the Existence of the Majorana Particle, a Peculiar Fermion Equivalent to Its Own Antiparticle, in Materials
Impact to the Realization of Quantum Computers and Other Innovations
2015.10.13 Update
#Press Release
MSS Alliance Launched to Set De Facto Standard for Odor-Sensing Systems
—Aiming to establish basic elements of MSS technology towards practical use—
2015.10.01 Update
#Press Release
Electron partitioning process in graphene observed, a world first
Toward the realization of electron interferometer devices which utilize the wave nature of electrons
2015.09.18 Update
#Press Release
Discovery of a New Photonic Crystal where Light Propagates through the Surface without being Scattered
Achievable Even by Silicone Alone; Developments of New Functions through Integration with Semiconductor Electronics
2015.09.01 Update
#Press Release
Manipulating the Rotational Direction of Artificial Molecular Motors Using Supramolecules
Pioneering Mass Production of Versatile Nanomachines
2015.08.28 Update
#Press Release
Motion of Supramolecular Machines Successfully Controlled through Simple Mechanical Manipulation
Interface Technology Capable of Manipulating Molecules by Hand Movement
2015.08.28 Update
#Press Release
Development of Growth Factor-Free Tissue Adhesive Porous Films Singularly Capable of Promoting Angiogenesis
Technology May Contribute to Medical Cost Reduction Making Expensive Growth Factors-Free
2015.08.03 Update
#Press Release
A world first! Parity effect observed in graphene, a material garnering great attention
A new phenomenon in which flow of electricity completely changes with odd and even numbers of junctions
2015.05.19 Update
#Press Release
Development of Gold Nanoparticles That Control Osteogenic Differentiation of Stem Cells
Surface Modification by Carboxyl Groups Suppressing Osteogenic Differentiation. Nanomaterials Paving the Way for Regenerative Medicine
2015.05.19 Update
#Press Release
Nanospace-Controlled Gold Material Created Using Molecular Technology
Method Developed to Freely Adjust Pore Size in Nanoporous Gold Material
2015.05.19 Update
#Press Release
Mesoporous Particles for the Development of Drug Delivery System Safe to Human Bodies
2015.02.03 Update
#Press Release
Structurally Reinforced Hydrogel Material Developed Using Electrostatic Repulsive Force between Nanosheets
The new material withstands vertical loads applied in the direction perpendicular to its layers while distorting in the horizontal direction. It is promising as a vibration-damping material
2015.02.03 Update
#Press Release
Discovery of Josephson Junctions Generated in Atomic-Layered Superconductors
The finding may pave the way to create atomic-scale superconducting elements
2014.12.11 Update
#News
Report on the 6th Tsukuba International Coating Symposium
2014.07.15 Update
#Press Release
Growth of Oxide Crystal Thin Film on a Glass Substrate with Quality Comparable to on a Single-crystal Substrate
Lateral crystal growth using oxide nanosheets as seed crystals
2014.07.10 Update
#Press Release
Success in Intracellular Imaging of Cesium Distribution in Plants Used for Cesium Absorption
Anticipated for applications in the development of "superplants" for radiocesium decontamination
2014.07.10 Update
#Press Release
Creation of a Highly Efficient Technique to Develop Low-Friction Materials Which Are Drawing Attention in Association with Energy Issues
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
2014.06.16 Update
#Press Release
Success in Forming Organic Thin-Film Transistors Through Room-Temperature Printing
Establishing Room-Temperature-Printed Electronics Without Raising the Temperature by Even 1°C
2014.01.10 Update
#Press Release
World's First Success in Making a Graphene Product with 3D Strutted Structure
Development of "Chemical Blowing Method," Inspired by the Blown-Sugar Art
2014.01.07 Update
#Press Release
In Situ Band-gap Tuning of Graphene Oxide
Open a Door to Developing High-Performance Nanoscale Devices Using New Carbon Materials
2013.10.18 Update
#Press Release
Success in Developing an Oxide Semiconductor with a New Elemental Composition Having the Property of Stability
Oxide Film with New Elemental Composition that Enables Stable Production of High-definition Flat Panels
2013.09.26 Update
#Press Release
Theoretical Study Revealing Possibility of A Quantum Material To Transport Zero-Resistance Current Above Room Temperature
Discovery of Novel Topological Phenomenon and Quantum Functions
2013.09.18 Update
#Press Release
Success in Elucidating Reduction Reaction Mechanisms of Lithium-Ion Battery Electrolytes, Using the K Computer
Leading the way in Computational Materials Design for Lithium-Ion Battery with Higher Performance and Better Safety
2013.08.29 Update
#Press Release
First Successful Development of High Performance Reversible Electrode Catalyst for Next-Generation Metal-Air Secondary Batteries
2013.08.23 Update
#Press Release
Success in Development of Novel Chirality Sensing Technique Enabling Easy Determination of Optical Purity
High Potential as a Simple Technique for Ensuring Safety in Synthesis of Pharmaceuticals
2013.07.02 Update
#Press Release
Smart Anticancer "Nanofiber Mesh"
Success in Inducing Natural Death of Epithelial Cancer Cells by Simultaneously Realizing Thermotherapy and Chemotherapy
2013.05.22 Update
#Press Release
Development of Coating Method that Accelerates Bonding with Bone by 3 Times
Aiming at Reducing the Burden of Orthodontic Subperiosteal Devices on Dental Patients
2013.05.21 Update
#Press Release
Formation of Functionalized Nanowires by Control of Self-Assembly Using Multiple Modified Amyloid Peptides
2013.04.30 Update
#Press Release
Discovery of New Gigantic Swelling Phenomenon of Layered Crystal Driven by Water
Potential to Open the Road to Elucidation of the Behavior of Water in Nanosheet Manufacturing Technology and Biological Phenomena
2013.03.14 Update
#Press Release
Novel Drug Delivery System Releases Drugs in Response to Compression by the Patient’s Hand
Towards a Future-type Drug Administration Method Not Requiring Electricity, Water, or Special Devices
2013.03.05 Update
#Press Release
Development of High Sensitivity Detection Method for Diluted Ionic Mercury in Water
Enabling High Accuracy Monitoring and Early Discovery of Mercury Contamination in Lacustrine Environments
2013.02.06 Update
#Press Release
Success in Theoretical Design of Photocatalyst Enabling Mass Production of Hydrogen
Expected to Accelerate Technologies for Producing Hydrogen from Water using Solar Light
2013.02.06 Update
#Press Release
Success in Fabrication of One-Dimensional Organic Molecule Chain
Opens the Way to Realization of High Efficiency Organic Molecular Devices
2013.01.29 Update
#Press Release
Fullerene Crystals with Bimodal Pore Architectures
2013.01.21 Update
#Press Release
Development of Graphene Transistor Based on New Operating Principle
Realizes Approximately 4 Order Current OFF/ON Ratio
2013.01.16 Update
#Press Release
Millimeter-level naked-eye detection of Cesium location at solid surface
Potential for volume reduction of radioactively contaminated components, and Clarification of diffusion processes and accumulation behavior of Cesium
2013.01.07 Update
#Press Release
On-Demand-Type Device with Switchable Functions Responding to the User’s Needs
Realizes Diverse Functions of Diode, Switch, Capacitor, Brain-Type Memory Device, Etc. in One Device
2012.11.20 Update
#Press Release
Symposium for High School Students Given by World’s Leading Researchers
Announcement of “WPI High School Outreach Program: Inspiring Insights into Pioneering Scientific Research”
2012.11.16 Update
#Press Release
Development of Novel Conduction Control Technique for Graphene
Realizes a Room Temperature Operation Switching Transistor by Helium Ion Irradiation
2012.11.16 Update
#Press Release
Success in Development of Metal Oxide Film Transistor Necessary in Device Control
Next-generation Device Enabling Improved Smartphone Battery Life and High Definition in Televisions
2012.10.09 Update
#Press Release
First Success in Development of Novel Alloy Catalyst with Perfectly Intermixing of Atoms Contributing to Improved Efficiency of Residential-Use Fuel Cells
2012.10.04 Update
#Press Release
Design of Nano Quantum Device for Manipulating Majorana Fermions
Contribution to Key Technology of Topological Quantum Computation
2012.08.27 Update
#Press Release
Successful Development of Nanosheets Film Capable for Safe and Highly Effective Gene Transfection into Cells
Potential Application to Cell Therapy for Hemophilia, Diabetes, and Other Hereditary Diseases and Intractable Diseases
2012.08.09 Update
#Press Release
Success in Control of Magnetic/Dielectric Properties by Substituting Nonmagnetic Atoms
A New Idea in the Development of Next-generation Memory Devices
2012.07.12 Update
#Press Release
Development of Hybrid Porous Scaffold for Bone Regeneration
Enhanced Osteoinductivity through Mimicking the in vivo Nano- and Micro-environment
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
2012.06.07 Update
#Press Release
“3” had a Special Meaning for Superconductivity
Elucidation of New Physical Properties in Multi-Band Superconductivity with 3 or More Components
2012.05.30 Update
#Press Release
Fabrication of New Elastic “Soft Capsule” using Nano-sized Flakes
Enables Free Control of Release Duration of Anticancer Drugs, Etc.
2012.03.14 Update
#Press Release
Nature of Mott Transition Revealed
Toward Elucidation of the Mechanism of High Temperature Superconductivity
2012.01.05 Update
#Press Release
Development of World’s First Functional Polymer Nanowire Fabrication Technology by Pulsed Laser Irradiation
Potential for Dramatic Progress in the Development of Molecular Devices
2011.12.27 Update
#Press Release
Success in Synthesis of New High Performance Functional Material Mesoporous Prussian Blue
Improvement of Cesium Adsorption Performance by Increasing Surface Area
2011.12.22 Update
#Press Release
Development of “Matrix” Material Controlling Differentiation of Stem Cells
Contribution to Elucidation of the Induction Mechanism of Stem Cells into Specific Organs in Regenerative Medicine
2011.11.17 Update
#Press Release
World’s First Proof of Single Atomic Layer Material with Zero Electrical Resistance
Contribution to High Performance in Superconducting Devices
2011.10.20 Update
#Press Release
Success in Development of Organic Conductive Material Formed at Ultra-High Speed
3-Dimensional Wiring in Next-Generation Multi-Layered Devices Possible at Low Cost
2011.08.22 Update
#Press Release
World’s First Dynamic and Local Temperature Profiling in a Carbon Nanotube Interconnect
2011.08.01 Update
#Press Release
World’s Highest Performance Nanodielectrics
Tailor-Made Nanocrystals via controlled nanoscale doping
2011.07.20 Update
#Press Release
Novel Synthesis Process for Nanosized Reduced Titanium Oxide
The High Quality Nanoparticles Having High Functions Make a Significant Step Toward the Development of Artificial Photosynthesis and Alternative Materials to Precious Metals
2011.07.04 Update
#Press Release
New Brain-type Device with Human-like Memorizing and Forgetting Behavior
Realizes Complex Synaptic Behaviors with a Single Device for the First Time
2011.05.06 Update
#Press Release
Development of a Novel Method for Single Molecule Wiring
Advancing the Realization of Single Molecule Devices
2011.02.08 Update
#Press Release
Success in Development of Ultra-High Sensitivity Sensor with High Generality
Expected Applications in Fields Including Medicine, Biotechnology, Environment, and Security
2011.02.04 Update
#Press Release
Success in Clarifying Behavior of Impurities in Silicon Nanowire with Diameter of 1/50,000mm
Toward Realization of Next-Generation Type Transistors and Nanowire Photovoltaic Cell Materials
2011.01.19 Update
#Press Release
Establishment of New Theory for Manipulating Quantum Entanglement of Electron Pairs
2010.12.24 Update
#Press Release
Development of Novel Transistor with Combined Logic and Memory Functions with Power Consumption Reduced to One-Millionth that of Conventional Devices
Road to the Development of an Instant-on PC
2010.12.15 Update
#News
Dr. Ajayan Vinu at MANA had received Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award
2010.11.29 Update
#Press Release
High Mobility Organic Transistor from Solution
Fabrication of the World’s Highest Mobility Organic Crystal Transistor by Simple Process of Solution Dripping and Exposure to Vapor
2010.11.24 Update
#Press Release
A New Road to Cardiac Repair
Regenerative Medicine Using Stem Cells and Biocompatible Tissue Scaffold Materials
2010.11.22 Update
#Press Release
Photoelectric Conversion by Organic Ultra-Thin Film with High Efficiency by Nanogap Optical Antennae
2010.11.18 Update
#Press Release
Success in developing groundbreaking electrolyte materials
One step forward for commercialization of SOFC
2010.11.18 Update
#News
Paper published by Dr. Ariga et al. ranked No. 1 as the most cited paper among all material science papers.
2010.09.15 Update
#Press Release
Identification of Nucleic Acid Bases that Cannot be Distinguished by DNA (Uracil, Thymine)Achieved Using Hand-Operating Nanotechnology
2010.08.30 Update
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Elucidation of Bandgap Factors for Graphene Electronics
Success in Actualization of Missing Gap and Elucidation of Indeterminacy Factors
2010.08.24 Update
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Development of World’s Highest Performance Thin Film Condenser
High-k Dielectric Nanosheets Realizes the Smallest, Highest Capacitance Device
2010.07.15 Update
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Success in Spectroscopy of Impurities in Germanium Nanowires with Diameter of 20nm
Establishment of New Characterization Technology for Next-generation Vertical Transistor Materials
2010.07.13 Update
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Success in Development of Optical Nano Sensor with Information Memory Capability
Road to the Development of Artificial Eyes and Learning-type Image Recognition Systems
2010.07.12 Update
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A Golden Egg in a BasketGold Powder in a Nanospace Opens a New Road in Catalyst Technology
2010.06.23 Update
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Realization of the Thinnest Integrated Circuit Component on Earth
A Logic Inverter with Graphene Atomic Layer
2010.04.01 Update
#News
The MANA International Symposium 2010
2010.03.04 Update
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Development of New Method Enabling Writing/Overwriting/ Reading of Digital Information with Ultra-High Density More than 10 Times the Conventional Level on Carbon Molecule Thin Film
Key Technology for Next-generation Information Devices Created from Ultimate Nanotechnology
2009.12.02 Update
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Dr. Ajayan Vinu Receives the ISCB Award for Excellence, 2010 in the field of chemical science
2009.11.12 Update
#News
Second NIMS-WUT-EMPA Workshop in Tsukuba
2009.10.13 Update
#News
NIMS signs a sister institute agreement with URTV
2009.07.10 Update
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Realization of Coupled Quantum Dot Device Using Carbon Atom Single Layer Sheet!
Opening the Way to Development of Integrated Nano Quantum Devices Using New Carbon Material
2009.06.23 Update
#Press Release
Platinum Nano Kompeito: Success in Development of Platinum Nanoparticles with Ultra-Fine Structure
A New Challenge to Metal Nanostructures
2009.06.15 Update
#Press Release
Success in 3-Dimensional Atomic Tomography of Ceramics
Innovation in 3-Dimensional Atom Probe using Ultra-violet (UV) laser pulses
2009.04.13 Update
#News
Independent Scientist is received "The CSJ Award for Young Chemist"
2008.09.01 Update
#News
MANA signed a cooperation agreement with Yonsei University, Korea
2008.06.09 Update
#Press Release
Success in Fabrication of Mesoporous Metal with Giant Mesocage Structure
A New Development in Mesoporous Metals, A New Proposal for Metallic Nanostructures
2008.04.14 Update
#Press Release
Success in Development of Multi-Color Electronic Paper
2008.04.01 Update
#News
NIMS signed MOU with Peking University
2008.04.01 Update
#News
NIMS signed MOU with Tsinghua University
2008.03.28 Update
#Press Release
Success in Synthesis of Mesoporous Metal Fiber
New Development of Mesoporous Materials from Silica to Metals
2008.03.20 Update
#News
MANA International Symposium 2008 & ICYS Workshop 2008
2008.03.01 Update
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MEXT Vice Minister Kenshiro Matsunami visited NIMS
2008.01.18 Update
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MOU with Kent State University
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