Japanese Patent Intelligence

Industry: Advanced Materials

809 patents
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.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Method for Manufacturing Three-Dimensional Objects

This technology optimizes 3D printed object geometry to control heat transfer during metal additive manufacturing. By maintaining optimal temperatures, it …

Manufacturing Advanced Materials

Metal 3D Printing: ~30% Faster, Superior Properties, No Post-Heat Treatment

~$850K/year estimated cost reduction per facility (est.)

東京都公立大学法人 ★ S Rank

Micro-Nozzle Device

This micro-nozzle technology fundamentally solves the critical issue of clogging in metal nanowire fabrication. By integrating multiple capillaries for met…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing

2x Productivity, Zero Clogging: Continuous Nanowire Production

~$200K/year estimated cost reduction and revenue opportunity per facility (est.)

菅 清三 ★ S Rank

Wind Power Generation System for Mobile Objects

This hybrid system generates power for EVs using both driving wind and stored compressed air while parked, ensuring continuous battery charging. It signifi…

AI & Software Manufacturing Advanced Materials

EVs Charge On-the-Go & Parked: 1.5× Power Output, ~15% Range Boost

~$800K/year estimated fuel and charging cost reduction per fleet (est.).

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Composite Particles, Their Manufacturing Method, and Electrochromic Devices Using Them

This technology introduces novel composite particles for electrochromic devices (ECDs), combining layered silicate compounds with metallo-supramolecular po…

Advanced Materials AI & Software Chemistry & Pharma

2x Memory Retention, 50% Energy Savings for Smart Displays

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

国立大学法人鳥取大学 ★ S Rank

Recombinant Protein Production in Geobacillus Bacteria

This technology introduces a novel plasmid vector for high-yield recombinant protein production in Geobacillus bacteria. It boosts expression efficiency vi…

Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Boost Protein Yield by 2x, Cut E. coli Toxicity for Safer Bioproduction

~$400K/year estimated manufacturing 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

Strain, Method of Use, Food or Beverage Containing the Strain, and Method for Selecting …

This technology introduces novel probiotic strains (Latilactobacillus sakei, Lactiplantibacillus paraplantarum, Latilactobacillus curvatus) with dual antib…

Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Dual-Action Probiotic Strain: 2-in-1 Gut Health & Antimicrobial Defense

~$1M/year estimated new market creation potential (est.)

国立研究開発法人理化学研究所 ★ S Rank

pH-Responsive Protein Degradation Probe

This technology introduces a novel single-molecule FRET probe for highly accurate, pH-independent quantification of autophagy activity. By overcoming the l…

Life Sciences Advanced Materials AI & Software

pH-Stable Autophagy Probe: Accelerates R&D by ~30%, Enhances Precision

~$350K/year estimated research 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 Removing Radioactive Cesium from Contaminated Soil

This technology efficiently removes radioactive cesium from contaminated soil using a metal halide treatment, heating, and acid washing. It targets difficu…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing

Cuts Radioactive Waste Volume by 20%, Reduces Costs by ~30%

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

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Quantum Dot and Manufacturing Method Thereof, Green Phosphor, Visualizing Dye, and Pigme…

This technology introduces cadmium-free InP/ZnS quantum dots with exceptional green emission (500-540nm), achieving high quantum yield and narrow linewidth…

Manufacturing Advanced Materials AI & Software

High-Purity Green Quantum Dots: Boost Color Reproduction by 20%, Cut Power by 15%

~$1.5M/year estimated manufacturing cost reduction and market expansion (est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Superplastic Composite Ceramics

This novel composite ceramic exhibits superplasticity below 1400°C, enabling complex component shaping and precise thermal property control. It reduces man…

Advanced Materials Chemistry & Pharma

Superplastic Ceramics: 30% Cost Cut, 1.5x Lifespan Below 1400°C

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

公立大学法人秋田県立大学 ★ S Rank

Wood Treatment Method and Processed Wood Product

This technology treats wood using food-derived fermentation residues, like sake or beer lees, instead of toxic chemicals. It significantly enhances wood's …

Manufacturing Advanced Materials

Food-Safe Wood: Fermentation Residues Boost Stability by ~20%

~$350K/year estimated cost savings and revenue increase per facility (est.).

株式会社ADEKA ★ S Rank

Liquid Detergent Composition for Dishware

This innovative liquid detergent composition leverages a synergistic blend of surfactants and enzymes to deliver superior cleaning performance against comp…

Consumer & Lifestyle Advanced Materials Chemistry & Pharma

Multi-Soil Cleaning: Cuts Re-Contamination by ~33%, Boosts Efficiency

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

学校法人同志社 ★ S Rank

Novel Substance, Method for Producing Hexanuclear Copper Complex, Method for Producing D…

This technology introduces a novel hexanuclear copper complex catalyst for the direct, high-efficiency oxidation of gaseous alkanes like methane into valua…

Manufacturing Advanced Materials

2x Efficiency, ~20% Cost Reduction in Methane-to-Methanol Conversion

~$13.5M/year estimated operational 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

Plant Disease Control Agent and Plant Disease Control Method

This technology offers a low-cost, safe, and sustainable method for plant disease control using acetic acid root immersion. It effectively reduces disease …

Life Sciences Advanced Materials

1.2x Harvest, ~66% Cost Reduction with Safe Acetic Acid Plant Protection

~$350K/year estimated cost savings and revenue increase per facility (est.)

地方独立行政法人北海道立総合研究機構 ★ S Rank

Electromagnetic Wave Filter

This technology introduces an electromagnetic wave filter that achieves stable, isotropic filtering performance, independent of wave polarization. By utili…

Advanced Materials Electronics

Omnidirectional EMI Filter Boosts Reliability, Cuts Design Time by ~30%

~$95K/year estimated cost reduction and reliability improvement per facility (est.)

国立大学法人千葉大学 ★ S Rank

DGKδ Knockout Mouse and Methods Using the Same

This technology offers a novel DGKδ knockout mouse model for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), accurately reproducing OCD-like behavioral characteristic…

Life Sciences Advanced Materials AI & Software

Novel OCD Model Accelerates Drug Discovery by 20%

~$800K/year estimated R&D cost reduction per facility (est.)

学校法人 工学院大学 ★ S Rank

Metal Film Forming Composition and Metal Film Forming Method

This technology offers a novel metal film composition that significantly enhances adhesion to various substrates through a simplified, single-step process.…

Advanced Materials

New Metal Film Process: ~20% Cost Reduction, Superior Adhesion

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

茂 啓二郎 A Rank

Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Utensils and Their Manufacturing Method

This technology applies a transparent inorganic oxide layer to aluminum, enabling superior heat resistance (250°C+) and durability for cookware and other a…

Consumer & Lifestyle Environment Advanced Materials

250°C+ Durability, Eco-Friendly Coating: 1.5x Lifespan, Cut Waste

~$350K/year estimated environmental and maintenance cost savings per facility (AI est.).