Japanese Patent Intelligence

Industry: Advanced Materials

452 patents
国立研究開発法人農業・食品産業技術総合研究機構 ★ S Rank

Grape Variety Identification Method, Polynucleotide, Microsatellite Marker, and Primer S…

This technology offers a groundbreaking method for easily determining grape variety genotypes. By identifying polymorphic patterns in microsatellite region…

Inspection & Detection Advanced Materials Life Sciences

Grape Variety ID: ~95% Accuracy, Reduce Fraud Costs by ~$300K/year

~$300K/year estimated fraud prevention and quality control cost reduction per facility (est.)

株式会社ダイセル ★ S Rank

Cellulose Derivative Particles, Cosmetic Compositions, and Method for Producing Cellulos…

This technology offers high-performance, solvent-free cellulose derivative microbeads as a sustainable alternative to synthetic microplastics. Utilizing a …

Advanced Materials Life Sciences

Cellulose Microbeads: ~90% Less Environmental Impact, Superior Feel

~$1.5M/year estimated new market creation potential 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

Silkworm, Method for Producing Non-Natural Amino Acid Containing Protein, and Silk Prote…

This technology leverages genetically engineered silkworms to produce advanced protein materials incorporating non-natural amino acids. It offers a sustain…

Advanced Materials Life Sciences

Engineered Silkworms Deliver Next-Gen Silk, Boosting Revenue by >15%

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

学校法人神奈川大学 ★ S Rank

Catalyst and Method for Producing Hydrocarbons

This technology introduces a novel Li-containing complex metal oxide catalyst, enhanced with Ce/W oxides, enabling direct, high-efficiency conversion of me…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing

Methane to C2+ Hydrocarbons: >90% Yield, 25% Cost Reduction

~$1.5M/year estimated raw material cost reduction and productivity improvement per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人情報通信研究機構 ★ S Rank

Electro-Optic Polymer

This technology introduces novel electro-optic polymers, engineered with specific reactive groups for superior performance. It overcomes cost and processin…

Advanced Materials

Boost Optical Response by ~20%, Cut Material Costs by ~15%

~$1.5M/year estimated material cost and process improvement per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人理化学研究所 ★ S Rank

Method for Enhancing Plant Environmental Stress Resilience

This technology uses ethanol to enhance plant resilience against major environmental stressors like salt, drought, and heat. Applying a low concentration (…

Inspection & Detection Advanced Materials Life Sciences

Boost Crop Resilience by ~30% with Low-Cost Ethanol

~$1M/year estimated agricultural productivity improvement per facility (est.)

小笠原 良 ★ S Rank

Play and Entertainment Kit Including a Connection Device

This technology introduces a novel tapered groove and protrusion connection system for components, enabling intuitive, tool-free assembly and disassembly. …

Advanced Materials Healthcare & Safety Consumer & Lifestyle

Intuitive Assembly: Boost Creativity 5x, Cut Development Costs by ~$1M Annually

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

中司 隆士 ★ S Rank

Multi-Stage Packaging Container with Hygienic Access

This technology introduces an innovative multi-stage packaging design that allows users to access contents without direct contact, enhancing hygiene and co…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing Healthcare & Safety

Multi-Stage Packaging: Enhances Hygiene & Convenience, Cuts Contamination Risk by ~40%

~$200K/year estimated profit increase per product line (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 for Producing Sterile Lepidopteran Insects and Sterilization Composition for Lepi…

This biotechnology offers a novel method to sterilize lepidopteran insects by specifically suppressing nanosO and nanosP gene expression in germline cells.…

Inspection & Detection Advanced Materials Life Sciences

Genetic Pest Control: Cut Chemical Use by 20%, Secure 16.5-Year Exclusivity

~$1.5M/year estimated pesticide-related cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構 ★ S Rank

Layered Double Hydroxide Electride and its Manufacturing Method

This technology introduces a layered double hydroxide electride with stable interlayer electrons and a novel low-temperature manufacturing process. Unlike …

Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials

New Electride Material: Low-Temp Production Cuts Costs by ~65%

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

国立大学法人東北大学 ★ S Rank

Sintered Body and Sintering Method

This technology enables low-temperature sintering to produce high-strength, high-density materials using specific element-boron compositions. It reduces ma…

Manufacturing Advanced Materials

Low-Temp Sintering Cuts Costs by ~15%, Boosts Material Performance by 1.3x

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

国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構 ★ S Rank

Catalyst for Ammonia Synthesis and Method for Producing Ammonia

This technology introduces a novel catalyst for ammonia synthesis, operating at significantly lower temperatures and pressures than the traditional Haber-B…

Chemistry & Pharma Manufacturing Advanced Materials

Low-Energy Ammonia Synthesis: ~30% Energy Cut, 1.5× Catalyst Life

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

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Permanent Shape-Modified Material, Manufacturing Methods, Cell Culture Substrate, Ligati…

This technology introduces polymers with easily adjustable permanent shapes via transesterification, overcoming the limitations of fixed-shape memory mater…

Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials Life Sciences

Dynamic Shape Memory Polymers: 1.2x Productivity, 1.5-Year Faster Development

~$1.5M/year estimated economic effect per facility (est.)

慶應義塾 ★ S Rank

Column Packing Material for Liquid Chromatography and its Manufacturing Method

This technology transforms discarded eggshells and seashells into advanced, alkali-resistant packing materials for liquid chromatography. It offers superio…

Manufacturing Advanced Materials

Eggshell Upcycling: High-Performance LC Packing Cuts Costs by 20%

~$20K/year estimated direct cost savings per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構 ★ S Rank

Light-Driven Fuel Cell, Catalysts, and Methane-to-Methanol Production Method

This innovative photofuel cell system efficiently converts methane into high-value methanol and simultaneously generates electricity using light energy. It…

Advanced Materials Electronics

Light-Driven Methane Conversion: ~30% Energy Cost Savings, Dual Output

~$1.0M/year estimated revenue generation and cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構 ★ S Rank

Composite, Light-Receiving Member for Photoelectric Conversion Element, and Photoelectri…

This technology integrates upconverting core-shell nanoparticles into perovskite structures, enabling efficient conversion of long-wavelength light into us…

Advanced Materials Electronics

1.5x Power Output from Long-Wavelength Light Conversion

~$800K/year estimated revenue increase per 100MW facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構 ★ S Rank

Thin Film and Manufacturing Method Thereof, Circular Polarization Detection Element, and…

This technology enables direct, high-sensitivity, broadband circular polarization detection using novel chiral perovskite thin films. It offers a compact, …

Advanced Materials Electronics

Broadband Circular Polarization: Cut Dev Time by 2 Years, Costs by 30%

~$1.5M/year estimated cost savings per project (est.)

国立大学法人山梨大学 ★ S Rank

Electrode Catalyst, Anion Exchange Membrane Electrochemical Cell

This technology introduces an innovative electrode catalyst featuring a metal core coated with a nickel-containing oxide skin layer. This unique porous str…

Manufacturing Advanced Materials Electronics

3× Durability, 1.5× Efficiency, ~30% Cost Reduction in Electrode Catalysts

~$950K/year estimated operational cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人日本原子力研究開発機構 ★ S Rank

Method for Manufacturing Gels, Porous Bodies, and Gels or Porous Bodies

This technology offers a simplified, 3-step method to produce high-strength gels and porous materials from reactive fibrous polymers. It streamlines comple…

Manufacturing Advanced Materials

1.5× Strength, 20% Efficiency Boost for Advanced Gels

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

原 和弘 ★ S Rank

Component Adjustment Product Manufacturing Apparatus and Method

This technology integrates membrane separation (dialysis or filtration) with targeted adsorption to precisely adjust component compositions. It efficiently…

Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials

Precision Separation Boosts Productivity 20%, Maintains Quality

~$1.5M/year estimated revenue improvement and cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人埼玉大学 ★ S Rank

Fluorescent Immunochromatography Kit and Housing Case for Enhanced Diagnostics

This technology fundamentally solves background emission in fluorescent immunochromatography. By integrating a special emission suppression sheet with a qu…

AI & Software Advanced Materials

99% Background Noise Reduction Boosts Diagnostic Sensitivity 10x

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

国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構 ★ S Rank

Fluorescent Nucleic Acid Molecule and Fluorescent Labeling Method for Target RNA

This technology enables real-time, high-sensitivity visualization of mRNA in live mammalian cells using novel fluorescent nucleic acid molecules. By tandem…

Advanced Materials Life Sciences

2× Sensitivity for Live mRNA Imaging, Accelerating Research by 20%

~$250K/year estimated R&D cost reduction per facility (est.)

冨田 穣 ★ S Rank

Method for Preventing Tile Falls from Buildings and Structures

This technology introduces a novel method to prevent exterior tile falls from buildings and infrastructure by creating a networked safety system. Utilizing…

Civil & Architecture Advanced Materials

Exterior Tile Fall Risk Eliminated, ~50% Renovation Cost Reduction

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

国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構 ★ S Rank

Complex Oxide, Metal Support, and Ammonia Synthesis Catalyst

This technology introduces a novel complex oxide as a support for metal catalysts like ruthenium, significantly boosting ammonia synthesis activity. It ena…

Chemistry & Pharma Manufacturing Advanced Materials

Green Ammonia Breakthrough: Boost Energy Efficiency by 25%

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