Japanese Patent Intelligence

Industry: Advanced Materials

452 patents
国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Planar Thermoelectric Conversion Element and Its Manufacturing Method

This technology enables high-yield microfabrication of stable, efficient planar thermoelectric devices. By integrating a silicon nitride film with a magnes…

Advanced Materials Electronics

Precision Thermoelectric Devices: 20% Yield Boost, Enhanced Efficiency

~$200K/year estimated manufacturing cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人金沢大学 ★ S Rank

Novel Precision Polymerization Catalyst for Producing Substituted Polyacetylenes

This technology offers a novel, stable, and easy-to-handle precision polymerization catalyst for producing stereoregular polyacetylenes with specific end-g…

Advanced Materials

Precision Polymer Synthesis: Cut R&D Costs by ~$330K/Year, Achieve <1.2 Molecular Distribution

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

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Method for Forming Transition Metal Chalcogenide Layered Films and Apparatus Therefor

This technology enables the stable, low-cost, and large-area production of high-quality transition metal chalcogenide layered films, crucial for next-gener…

Advanced Materials Electronics Manufacturing

Next-Gen Films: ~30% Cost Reduction, Large-Area Uniformity for Advanced Devices

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

国立大学法人鳥取大学 ★ S Rank

Diagnostic Biomarker for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

This technology offers a breakthrough biomarker for early and objective diagnosis of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) by detecting specific peptide fra…

Advanced Materials Inspection & Detection AI & Software

PSP Biomarker: 6-Month Earlier Diagnosis, ~20% Trial Success Boost

~$1.5M/year estimated cost reduction and opportunity loss mitigation (est.)

静岡県 ★ S Rank

Friction Coefficient Measurement and Simulation Methods, Apparatus, and Programs

This technology accurately measures friction coefficients during high-temperature plastic deformation by analyzing sample shape changes. It enables highly …

Advanced Materials Inspection & Detection

High-Temperature Friction: ~65% Cost Reduction, 30% Faster Material Development

~$800K/year estimated prototyping and development cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人宇都宮大学 ★ S Rank

Yuzu Blended Fragrance with Anti-Stress Effects

This technology features a proprietary yuzu-based fragrance blend with scientifically proven anti-stress effects, leveraging five specific natural chemical…

Advanced Materials Life Sciences Chemistry & Pharma

Yuzu Fragrance Cuts Stress, Boosts Product Value by ~$3.50/unit (AI est.)

~$1.0M/year estimated revenue increase per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Drug Release Device

This innovative device uses light energy to non-invasively release or inject drugs, activating active ingredients via light-induced shockwaves and cavitati…

Advanced Materials Life Sciences Chemistry & Pharma

Needle-Free Drug Delivery: Light-Activated Deep Tissue Penetration, Cuts Patient Burden by ~65%

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

国立大学法人佐賀大学 ★ S Rank

Pharmaceutical Composition

This technology introduces a peptide-based therapeutic that inhibits soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH), increasing the EETs/DHETs ratio. This novel mechanism…

Advanced Materials Life Sciences Chemistry & Pharma

Novel Peptide Therapy: ~$20M Annual Market, Protected Until ~2042

~$20M/year estimated new pharmaceutical market creation (est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Single-Molecule Single Crystal of Metallized Fused-Ring Tetrathiafulvalene Dicarboxylic …

This technology provides a breakthrough method for producing high-conductivity, single-molecule organometallic crystals. By eliminating grain boundary resi…

Advanced Materials

Double Conductivity, Cut Energy Costs by ~$1M Annually with Single-Crystal Organometallics

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

国立大学法人千葉大学 ★ S Rank

Structural Color Material and Method for Manufacturing Same

This technology provides a structural color material that changes hue based on steam concentration. Utilizing a unique layered composite of various particl…

Advanced Materials AI & Software Chemistry & Pharma

Steam-Responsive Color: 20% Faster, 80% Greener Material

~$50K/year estimated cost savings per facility (est.)

国立大学法人信州大学 ★ S Rank

Metal Film and Method for Manufacturing Metal Film

This technology creates high-performance metal films using a unique 3D nanostructured copper plating combined with low-temperature heat treatment. It signi…

Advanced Materials

3D Copper Plating: 1.5x Stronger, 3x Less Thermal Load on Substrates

~$1.5M/year estimated cost savings and value enhancement per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Method for Forming a Corrosion-Resistant Coating Layer on Zinc-Based Alloys or Galvanize…

This technology significantly enhances the corrosion resistance of zinc-based alloys and galvanized steel by rapidly forming a robust Calcium Hydroxyzincat…

Advanced Materials

5x Corrosion Resistance, 1/3 Processing Time for Zinc Steel

~$5.5M/year estimated maintenance cost reduction per facility (est.)

学校法人 関西大学 ★ S Rank

Method for Producing Niobium Oxide Nanoparticles and Their Applications

This technology offers a simple, three-step method to produce high-performance niobium oxide nanoparticles under 10nm. Utilizing inexpensive niobium, it si…

Advanced Materials Electronics Chemistry & Pharma

Sub-10nm Niobium Nanoparticles: ~20% Material Cost Reduction for Next-Gen Tech

~$1.5M/year estimated material cost reduction potential per facility (est.)

須田 上司 ★ S Rank

Method for Producing Grapevine Saplings

This technology dramatically increases grapevine grafting success rates to over 90% by optimizing callus formation under precise temperature and humidity. …

Advanced Materials Life Sciences

90%+ Grafting Success Rate Boosts Grapevine Yields 1.5x, Cuts Costs 20%

~$50K/year estimated economic benefit per facility, including a ~20% reduction in production costs a…

国立大学法人 熊本大学 ★ S Rank

Method for Manufacturing Carbon Nanoparticles Dispersible in Organic Solvents

This technology offers a rapid and simple method for producing highly dispersible carbon nanoparticles (CNPs) using strong acid/base catalysts and microwav…

Advanced Materials Chemistry & Pharma Manufacturing

Rapid Carbon Nanoparticle Synthesis: Cut Production Time by 80%, Costs by 33%

~$200K/year estimated manufacturing cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人水産研究・教育機構 ★ S Rank

TRα Gene Modified Eel

This technology modifies eel genes to significantly shorten the larval period and improve survival rates, addressing key challenges in eel aquaculture. It …

Advanced Materials Life Sciences

Eel Aquaculture: 25% Shorter Larval Period, 1.5x Survival Rate

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

国立大学法人信州大学 ★ S Rank

Method for Manufacturing Nanocrystalline Magnetic Materials, Nanocrystalline Magnetic Ma…

This technology produces nanocrystalline magnetic materials from iron-based amorphous alloy powder through precise heat treatment. It achieves both high sa…

Advanced Materials Electronics Manufacturing

Nanocrystalline Magnetics Boost Efficiency by 20%, Cut Energy Loss

~$1.7M/year estimated energy loss reduction and component cost optimization per facility (est.).

国立大学法人 熊本大学 ★ S Rank

Method for Manufacturing Oriented Zeolite Bodies

This technology enables the production of highly oriented zeolites using weak magnetic fields, eliminating the need for expensive strong magnetic field equ…

Advanced Materials Chemistry & Pharma

Weak Magnetic Fields, High Orientation: Cuts Zeolite Production Costs by ~66%

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

国立研究開発法人量子科学技術研究開発機構 ★ S Rank

Alloy, Hydrogen Extraction System, Hydrogen Storage Material, and Method for Manufacturi…

This technology introduces a novel amorphous aluminum-based alloy capable of storing hydrogen directly from the air at ambient temperature and pressure. By…

Advanced Materials

Ambient Hydrogen Storage: ~30% Cost Cut, Enhanced Safety

~$5M/year estimated operational cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人九州工業大学 ★ S Rank

Method for Manufacturing Surface-Modified Cellulose

This technology simplifies nanocellulose surface modification using a mechanochemical process with ionic liquids and specific reaction aids. It eliminates …

Advanced Materials

Simplify Nanocellulose Surface Modification, Cut Manufacturing Costs by ~20%

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

国立大学法人千葉大学 ★ S Rank

Optically Active Pyrrolidine Derivatives or Acid Salts Thereof, Optically Active α-Carbo…

This technology uses a novel chiral pyrrolidine derivative as a catalyst for the highly efficient and selective synthesis of optically active α-carboline d…

Advanced Materials

Chiral Catalysts Boost Drug Synthesis 1.5×, Cut Waste 20%

~$2.0M/year estimated reduction in drug development costs per facility (est.)

国立大学法人 筑波大学 ★ S Rank

Magnetic Powder Material, Permanent Magnet, and Method for Manufacturing Magnetic Powder…

This technology introduces a novel manufacturing method for high-coercivity hexagonal ferrite magnetic powder by substituting iron with lithium. It simplif…

Manufacturing Advanced Materials Electronics

Lithium-Substituted Ferrite: 1.5× Coercivity, ~20% Production Cost Reduction

~$0.8M/year estimated manufacturing cost savings per facility (est.).

国立研究開発法人情報通信研究機構 ★ S Rank

Polymer and Optical Control Element

This technology provides a novel polymer for optical control elements, excelling in short-wavelength bands beyond C-band. It enables high-performance, low-…

Advanced Materials AI & Software

1.5x Data Speed, 50% Cost Cut in Next-Gen Optical Control

~$1.5M/year estimated optical communication device cost reduction per facility (est.)

株式会社東レリサーチセンター ★ S Rank

Method for Measuring Contact Angle

This technology offers a breakthrough in material quality assurance by enabling non-destructive, 3D measurement of internal contact angles, previously impo…

Inspection & Detection Advanced Materials

Unlock Hidden Material Quality: Reduce Defects by 20%, Accelerate R&D by 15%

~$170K/year estimated quality defect cost reduction per facility (est.)