Japanese Patent Intelligence

Industry: Advanced Materials

809 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

Method for Reducing Methane Emissions from Paddy Fields, Method for Determining Methane …

This technology identifies and cultivates deep-root rice varieties to naturally reduce methane emissions from paddy fields. By enhancing oxygen supply in t…

Advanced Materials Life Sciences

Deep-Root Rice Cuts Methane by 70%, Boosting Farm Profitability

~$800K/year in environmental cost reduction or revenue is estimated for an adoption of 5,000 hectare…

国立研究開発法人農業・食品産業技術総合研究機構 ★ S Rank

Weed Suppression Method

This technology transforms discarded cut grass into a durable, eco-friendly mulching material by applying a water-based resin and compaction. It effectivel…

Advanced Materials Life Sciences

Cut Grass Mulch: ~50% Material Cost Savings, ~30% Labor Reduction

~$150K/year estimated 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

Second Sheet for Fruit Tree Cultivation

This technology employs a dual-sheet system to precisely control soil moisture around fruit tree roots. By physically blocking rainwater and subsurface wat…

Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Boost Fruit Quality by 1-2 Brix, Cut Labor 20% with Precision Stress

~$100K/year estimated revenue increase per hectare (est.)

国立大学法人千葉大学 ★ S Rank

Squalene-Consuming Enzyme Screening Method and Squalene-Hopene Cyclase

This technology provides a novel, rapid screening method for squalene-consuming enzymes, leveraging pigment synthesis to identify high-efficiency mutant en…

Advanced Materials Life Sciences

1.5x Productivity Boost in Squalene Synthesis via Novel Enzyme Screening

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

岡野 浩志 ★ S Rank

Dry Ice Manufacturing System Using Atmospheric CO2 as Gas Source, Also Capable of HVAC A…

This system efficiently captures atmospheric CO2 to produce high-purity dry ice on-site, while simultaneously utilizing waste heat and purified air for HVA…

Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials Environment

On-site Dry Ice Production: Cut Logistics Costs by 33%, Boost Energy Efficiency

~$550K/year estimated logistics and CO2 procurement cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人福井大学 ★ S Rank

Method for Evaluating Internal Surface Properties of Solid Materials

This technology precisely evaluates local physical properties and microstructures within solid materials using a near non-destructive method. By projecting…

Advanced Materials AI & Software

Non-Destructive Internal Material Evaluation Speeds Quality Checks by 20%

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

福田 幸司 A Rank

New Method for Decomposing Polytetrafluoroethylene

This technology offers a novel method for safely and efficiently decomposing difficult-to-recycle polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) using tin powder and heat.…

Inspection & Detection Advanced Materials

PTFE Recycling Breakthrough: Zero Harmful Emissions, 30-Minute Decomposition

~$1M/year estimated cost savings and resource recovery 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

Water-Dispersible Sericin Nanoparticles

This technology creates stable, water-dispersible sericin nanoparticles by excluding Sericin 1, unlocking the full potential of this natural polymer. It en…

Advanced Materials Life Sciences

Sericin Nanoparticles: ~2x Stability, ~1.5x Functionality for Next-Gen Bio-materials

~$83.5M/year estimated market value increase (est.)

国立研究開発法人理化学研究所 ★ S Rank

Modified Luciferase

This modified luciferase dramatically enhances substrate specificity for non-D-luciferin bioluminescent reporters. It enables high-sensitivity, multi-color…

Advanced Materials Life Sciences

Boosts Bio-Detection Speed by 20%, Enhancing Multi-Color Specificity

~$1.5M/year estimated operational 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

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.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 A Rank

Porous Ceramic Sintered Body and Applications Thereof

This technology presents a porous ceramic with oxide-ion and electron mixed conductivity, featuring precisely controlled pore structures. It achieves high …

Electronics Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials

1.5x Durability, 20% Cost Reduction for High-Efficiency SOFCs

~$1M/year estimated fuel cell operational 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.)