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2021.07.20 Update Events

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 Bi2Te3

—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

2020.10.02 Update #News

2020.10.01 Update

2020.08.25 Update #Press Release

2020.05.12 Update #Press Release

World's Best Magnetocaloric Material for H2 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

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 H2S 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

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

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 #Press Release

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

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

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

2016.08.23 Update #Press Release

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

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

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

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

2014.07.15 Update #Press Release

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

2014.06.17 Update #Press Release

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2010.12.24 Update #Press Release

2010.12.15 Update #News

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

2010.11.18 Update #Press Release

Success in developing groundbreaking electrolyte materials

One step forward for commercialization of SOFC

2010.11.18 Update #News

2010.09.15 Update #Press Release

2010.08.30 Update #Press Release

Elucidation of Bandgap Factors for Graphene Electronics

Success in Actualization of Missing Gap and Elucidation of Indeterminacy Factors

2010.08.24 Update #Press Release

Development of World’s Highest Performance Thin Film Condenser

High-k Dielectric Nanosheets Realizes the Smallest, Highest Capacitance Device

2010.07.15 Update #Press Release

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 #Press Release

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 #Press Release

2010.06.23 Update #Press Release

Realization of the Thinnest Integrated Circuit Component on Earth

A Logic Inverter with Graphene Atomic Layer

2010.04.01 Update #News

2010.03.04 Update #Press Release

2009.12.02 Update #News

2009.11.12 Update #News

2009.10.13 Update #News

2009.07.10 Update #Press Release

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

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

2008.09.01 Update #News

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

2008.04.01 Update #News

2008.04.01 Update #News

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

2008.03.01 Update #News

2008.01.18 Update #News