Identifying the Origin of Macroscopic Friction between Clay Mineral Surfaces

- Friction Explained in Terms of Interatomic Electrostatic Force May Facilitate Understanding of Fault Movement Mechanisms -

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 -

Invention of Ionic Decision-maker Capable of Self-Learning

- The Technology, Applicable to the Development of Novel AI Systems, Substitutes Ionic/Molecular Concentrations for Computer Processors and Memory -

Discovery of New Superconducting Materials Using Materials Informatics

Development of a Multi-Value Logic Circuit Composed of Organic Transistors

—New Technology May Increase the Performance of Flexible Electronics—

Observation of Topological Valley Currents

- Observation Using a Graphene Superlattice Device with High Carrier Mobility May Advance the Development of Quantum Electronics -

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 -

Development of an Oxide/Graphene Composite to Increase the Capacity and Life of Rechargeable Batteries

- Breakthrough in Alternating Nanosheet Stacking -