Japanese Patent Intelligence

Industry: Advanced Materials

452 patents
公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Method for Constructing Infilled Ballast Track and the Infilled Ballast Track

This technology offers a novel method for constructing infilled ballast tracks by partially reusing existing ballast, stabilizing the sub-layer, and inject…

Advanced Materials Civil & Architecture

1.5x Track Durability, ~20% Cost Reduction with Ballast Reuse

~$1.0M/year estimated maintenance cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人 筑波大学 ★ S Rank

Method for Producing Alkane Oxides

This technology revolutionizes alkane oxide production by enabling low-temperature, oxygen-driven oxidation with light irradiation and specific catalysts. …

Advanced Materials Manufacturing

Low-Temp Oxygen Oxidation Cuts Alkane Production Costs by ~30%

~$0.2M/year estimated energy cost savings per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人農業・食品産業技術総合研究機構 ★ S Rank

Methane Fermentation Method and Methane Fermentation Apparatus

This technology enhances dry methane fermentation by adding magnesium carbonate to organic waste, increasing processing capacity by ~15%. It stabilizes the…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing Chemistry & Pharma

Boost Biogas Output by ~15%, Cut Waste Processing Costs

~$150K/year estimated cost savings and revenue increase per facility (est.)

学校法人東海大学 ★ S Rank

Partial Peptide of Tcf21 Protein for Myofibroblast Deactivation

This technology utilizes a Tcf21 partial peptide to directly deactivate myofibroblasts, the root cause of organ fibrosis. It offers a novel, fundamental tr…

Life Sciences Advanced Materials Chemistry & Pharma

Fibrosis: Peptide Therapy Offers Fundamental Cure, ~$200M Market Potential

~$200M/year estimated market creation potential (est.)

国立研究開発法人農業・食品産業技術総合研究機構 ★ S Rank

Manufacturing Method for Food Material

This technology provides a novel method for processing high-amylose rice flour, ensuring uniform dispersion and excellent flowability, even after long-term…

Life Sciences Advanced Materials

High-Amylose Rice Flour: 2x Storage Stability, 30% Faster R&D for Dysphagia Foods

~$30K/year estimated in combined development and waste reduction savings per facility (est.).

国立大学法人山口大学 ★ S Rank

Network Polymer with Molecular Recognition and Temperature Responsiveness

This technology introduces a novel network polymer that combines molecular recognition with temperature responsiveness. It precisely detects and captures s…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing

Radioactive Cesium Removal: ~90% Efficiency, ~$150K Annual Savings

~$150K/year estimated waste disposal cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人鳥取大学 ★ S Rank

Artificial Viral Capsid

This technology leverages self-assembling artificial viral capsids with nucleic acid aptamers to achieve unprecedented target specificity. It enables preci…

Life Sciences Advanced Materials Chemistry & Pharma

10x Target Specificity, Accelerating Drug Development by ~20%

~$6.5M/year estimated drug development cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人農業・食品産業技術総合研究機構 ★ S Rank

Method and System for Testing the Origin Species, Breed, and/or Quality of Animal-Derive…

This technology offers a rapid and simple method to identify the origin species, breed, and quality of animal-derived materials. By efficiently extracting …

Life Sciences Advanced Materials AI & Software

Food Integrity: 80% Faster Species & Quality ID, ~$1.0M Annual Savings

~$1.0M/year estimated quality inspection cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人農業・食品産業技術総合研究機構 ★ S Rank

Lactic Acid Bacteria-Derived Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor

This technology leverages a specific Lactococcus lactis strain (N7) to produce a natural Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It offers a dual be…

Life Sciences Advanced Materials Chemistry & Pharma

Lactic Acid Bacteria: Dual Action for BP & Anti-Aging, Taps $4B+ Health Market

~$2.5M/year estimated new revenue from market penetration (est.)

国立研究開発法人農業・食品産業技術総合研究機構 ★ S Rank

Putrescine-Producing Lactic Acid Bacteria

This technology offers novel *Lactobacillus paussivorans* strains (N36/N50) that efficiently produce putrescine, a key functional amino acid. These probiot…

Life Sciences Advanced Materials

1.5x Putrescine Output: Accelerate Functional Food Market Entry by 2.5 Years

~$1M/year estimated profit contribution, with a 2.5-year reduction in development time (est.).

学校法人 関西大学 ★ S Rank

Ice Recrystallization Inhibitor

This technology introduces a novel low-molecular-weight compound as a potent Ice Recrystallization Inhibitor (IRI). It effectively prevents ice crystal gro…

Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Triple Food Freshness, Cut Cell Loss by 80% with Novel IRI Agent

~$1.5M/year estimated quality loss reduction and productivity improvement per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Thorium Adsorbent Material, Its Manufacturing Method, and Methods for Extracting Thorium…

This technology introduces a novel porous silica adsorbent with a unique hierarchical pore structure, enabling highly selective and efficient extraction of…

Inspection & Detection Advanced Materials Manufacturing

Thorium Recovery Boost: 1.5× Efficiency, 20% Cost Cut in Waste Treatment

~$850K/year estimated resource value creation and cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Mg-based Anode Material and Mg Secondary Battery Using the Same

This technology introduces an advanced Mg-based anode material for secondary batteries, overcoming the limitations of conventional Mg batteries. By control…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing Electronics

Mg Anode Breakthrough: 50+ Cycles, ~30% Raw Material Cost Reduction

~$1M/year estimated raw material cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人福井大学 ★ S Rank

Evaluation Method, Evaluation System, and Semiconductor Device Manufacturing Method

This technology offers an innovative, non-destructive method to precisely map electric field distributions at semiconductor interfaces, crucial for next-ge…

Advanced Materials AI & Software Electronics

10x Precision for Semiconductor Interface Evaluation, Cutting Development Cycles

~$1M/year estimated reduction in semiconductor development costs per facility (est.).

国立大学法人豊橋技術科学大学 ★ S Rank

Composite Insulating Board and Method for Manufacturing the Same

This technology develops a composite insulating board using a thermoplastic resin matrix with precisely oriented boron nitride (BN) particles. It uniquely …

Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials Electronics

Boost Thermal Conductivity to 35W/m·K, Dielectric Strength to 95kV/mm

~$3.5M/year estimated cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人千葉大学 ★ S Rank

Insect Larval Feed and Rearing Method for Female Larvae Using the Same

This technology utilizes thermophilic bacteria and their fermentation products in insect larval feed, significantly accelerating growth, particularly in fe…

Advanced Materials Life Sciences

1.5x Insect Growth, ~20% Cost Cut: Sustainable Protein Revolution

~$800K/year estimated protein production cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人金沢大学 ★ S Rank

Fluorescent Probe, Method for Evaluating Liquid Phase Polarity and Viscosity, and Compou…

This technology offers a novel fluorescent probe for real-time, high-precision, non-invasive assessment of liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) polarity a…

Advanced Materials Inspection & Detection AI & Software

Real-time Cell Analysis: Accelerate Drug Discovery by ~50%

~$1M/year estimated R&D cost reduction per facility (est.)

香取 健二 ★ S Rank

Energy Conversion Element and Temperature Control Device Using the Same

This technology converts kinetic energy into precise temperature differences using rotating magnetic material and magnetic fluid, enabling silent, vibratio…

Advanced Materials Electronics Manufacturing

Magnetic Cooling: 20% Power Savings, Multi-Temp Precision Control

~$750K/year estimated operational cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Composite for Removing Liquid Droplets with Lower Surface Tension Than Water, Manufactur…

This technology creates a unique composite material that effectively repels both water and low-surface-tension liquids like oil. By preventing droplet adhe…

Advanced Materials Chemistry & Pharma

3x Droplet Removal, 50% Maintenance Cut for Industrial Assets

~$1.5M/year estimated equipment maintenance cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Zirconia Ceramics

This technology introduces a novel superplastic zirconia ceramic capable of over 200% tensile elongation at 1350°C and high strain rates. It enables the pr…

Advanced Materials Chemistry & Pharma

200% Elongation at 1350°C: Superplastic Zirconia Cuts Energy 30%

~$350K/year estimated energy cost reduction per facility (est.)

地方独立行政法人神奈川県立産業技術総合研究所 ★ S Rank

Electrode Manufacturing Method and Ozone Generator

This technology features a novel electrode for electrolytic ozone generators, utilizing an alloy adhesion part within recesses on an oxidized metal base. T…

Advanced Materials Chemistry & Pharma Manufacturing

1.5x Ozone Efficiency, 3x Electrode Life for Stable Operations

~$800K/year estimated operational cost savings per large-scale facility (est.)

国立大学法人信州大学 ★ S Rank

Method for Producing Gallate-Type Epicatechin Polymers or Epigallocatechin Polymers

This technology offers a groundbreaking method for efficiently synthesizing high-purity gallate-type epicatechin and epigallocatechin polymers. It leverage…

Advanced Materials

High-Purity Polyphenols: 3× Faster Production, 20% Cost Cut

~$200K/year estimated net profit increase per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Multi-Well Plate, Well Plate Kit, and Protein Crystallization Method

This technology introduces a novel multi-well plate with integrated electrodes and optimized vapor diffusion for highly efficient protein crystallization, …

Advanced Materials Life Sciences

3x Faster Protein Crystallization in Reduced States

~$1.0M/year estimated drug discovery development cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Electrofluorochromic Sheet, Electrofluorochromic Device, and Metallo-Supramolecular Poly…

This technology utilizes novel metallo-supramolecular polymers to create electrofluorochromic sheets that dynamically change color and transparency with el…

Advanced Materials AI & Software Chemistry & Pharma

Dynamic Displays: 50% Energy Savings, Instant Color & Transparency Control

~$1M/year estimated energy savings and product value enhancement per facility (est.)