Japanese Patent Intelligence

Industry: Advanced Materials

809 patents
国立研究開発法人理化学研究所 ★ S Rank

Nucleotide Construct for Expressing Spider Silk Protein in Photosynthetic Bacteria

This technology offers an innovative nucleotide construct for producing high-strength, lightweight, and biocompatible spider silk protein. By utilizing pho…

Life Sciences Inspection & Detection Advanced Materials

Spider Silk: Photosynthesis Cuts Production Costs by ~65%

~$650K/year estimated cost savings per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人理化学研究所 ★ S Rank

Method for Producing Polar Olefin Polymers and Copolymers

This technology offers a novel method to stably produce copolymers with over 20 mol% polar olefin content, previously challenging to achieve. It enables th…

Advanced Materials

New Polymer Method Boosts Polar Olefin Content >20%, Accelerating Material Innovation

~$1.7M/year estimated market expansion and cost savings per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人日本原子力研究開発機構 ★ S Rank

Wadalite and Method for Manufacturing Wadalite

This technology offers an innovative, low-environmental-impact method for producing Wadalite, a next-generation material. It utilizes weathered layered cla…

Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials Electronics

Cuts environmental impact by ~65%, simplifies Wadalite production

~$130K/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

Electrode Catalyst for Water Electrolysis, Electrochemical Reactor, and Related Manufact…

This technology introduces a novel noble metal-free electrode catalyst for water electrolysis, utilizing amorphous transition metal oxides. It significantl…

Manufacturing Advanced Materials

Green Hydrogen: Amorphous Catalyst Cuts Costs by 30%, Boosts Efficiency

~$1.0M/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

Plant Environmental Stress Mitigator, Plant Growth Promoter, and Methods of Use

This technology combines plant extracts with calcium ions to create a powerful agent that mitigates environmental stress and promotes plant growth. It sign…

Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Reduce Heat Stress by 20%, Boost Crop Yields by 1.5x

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

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Thermopile-Type Temperature Control Element

This technology leverages the anisotropic magnetopeltier effect in a novel thermopile design to significantly enhance cooling and heating capabilities. By …

Advanced Materials Electronics

2x Cooling Power, ~20% Energy Savings for High-Density Electronics

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

国立研究開発法人理化学研究所 ★ S Rank

Self-Healing Polyisoprene via Microstructure Control with Rare-Earth Catalysts

This technology uses rare-earth catalysts to precisely control polyisoprene microstructure, enabling self-healing properties. It significantly extends prod…

Advanced Materials

Self-Healing Polyisoprene: 3x Product Life, 50% Waste Reduction

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

国立大学法人 熊本大学 ★ S Rank

GM1 Gangliosidosis Prophylactic or Therapeutic Agent and Composition

This technology identifies known compounds as active ingredients for preventing or treating GM1 Gangliosidosis, a severe neurodegenerative rare disease. By…

Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Rare Disease Therapy: 4x Faster Development, ~17 Years Exclusivity

~$65M–$650M/year estimated revenue potential (est.)

植月 利一 ★ S Rank

Rational Processing Method for Spent Nuclear Fuel

This technology offers a groundbreaking method to process spent nuclear fuel, dramatically reducing high-level radioactive waste volume by over 99%. It eff…

Advanced Materials

99%+ Nuclear Waste Reduction, ~$3.5B Annual Savings Potential

~$3.5B/year estimated reduction in final disposal costs (est.)

川崎 大司 A Rank

Temporary Fastening Device

This technology replaces traditional sewing pins with a specialized tool that interlocks fabric fibers. It significantly enhances safety by eliminating pin…

Consumer & Lifestyle Healthcare & Safety Advanced Materials

Pin-free Sewing: Boosts Efficiency by 25%, Eliminates Injury Risk

~$200K/year estimated cost savings and productivity improvement per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構 ★ S Rank

PPARδ Activator and Exercise Tolerance Enhancer

This technology introduces a novel PPARδ activator using guanidine or biguanidine derivatives to specifically enhance metabolic activity. It offers a new a…

Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials Life Sciences

Boost Exercise Tolerance by 1.5×, Improve Metabolism

~$2M/year estimated healthcare cost reduction (est.)

国立大学法人宇都宮大学 ★ S Rank

Resorcinol Derivatives and Tyrosinase Activity Inhibitors Containing Them

This technology introduces novel resorcinol derivatives with significantly enhanced tyrosinase inhibitory activity, a key mechanism for reducing melanin pr…

Advanced Materials Chemistry & Pharma Inspection & Detection

New Resorcinol Derivative: ~2x Efficacy, 17-Year Market Exclusivity

~$33.5M/year estimated revenue expansion per facility (est.)

学校法人 龍谷大学 ★ S Rank

Superhydrophobic Surface Structure and Method for Manufacturing a Mold

This technology replicates a termite wing's microstructure to create a superhydrophobic surface that efficiently captures and recovers micro-droplets. It o…

Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials Manufacturing

Bio-Inspired Surface Boosts Liquid Recovery by 1.5x, Cuts Maintenance Costs by ~$150K

~$150K/year estimated maintenance 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

Silage Production Method

This innovative silage production method adds ascorbic acid during fermentation, reducing nitrate nitrogen by over 90%. It significantly improves livestock…

Advanced Materials Life Sciences

90% Nitrate Reduction: High-Value Silage Production, Healthier Livestock

~$150K/year estimated cost savings and revenue increase 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

Resin Foam and Coating Liquid

This innovative resin foam technology prevents fine particle generation during use by applying a specialized surface coating. It dramatically improves air …

Consumer & Lifestyle Advanced Materials

Zero Fine Particles: Boost Comfort & Productivity by 20% in Creative Work.

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

国立研究開発法人理化学研究所 ★ S Rank

Composition with Paraprevotella Bacteria as Active Ingredient for Trypsin Activity Inhib…

This technology leverages specific Paraprevotella bacteria to inhibit trypsin activity, providing a novel, microbiome-based approach for treating, improvin…

Advanced Materials Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences

IBD Treatment: Paraprevotella Reduces Trypsin Activity, ~$65M/year Potential

~$65 million/year estimated new market capture (est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Hyaluronic Acid Derivative and Method for Manufacturing Hyaluronic Acid Derivative

This novel hyaluronic acid derivative delivers potent, steroid-free anti-inflammatory action by suppressing inflammatory cytokine production. Engineered fo…

Advanced Materials Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences

Steroid-Free HA Derivative Cuts Side Effects by ~80%, Boosts Anti-Inflammatory Action

~$3.5M/year estimated healthcare cost reduction market-wide (est.)

国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構 ★ S Rank

Thin-Film Transistor, Display Device, and Method for Manufacturing a Thin-Film Transisto…

This technology stabilizes thin-film transistors (TFTs) by precisely controlling carbon atom concentration within 5nm of the metal oxide semiconductor chan…

Advanced Materials Electronics AI & Software

2x Display Lifespan, ~30% Maintenance Cost Reduction for High-Reliability TFTs

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

国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構 ★ S Rank

Gas Sensor

This technology features a novel gas sensor utilizing platinum-group metal nanowires and a distinct metal oxide layer on an insulating substrate. This uniq…

Advanced Materials AI & Software

Ultra-Fast Gas Sensor: ~30% Faster Response, ~20% Lower Power Consumption

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

国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構 ★ S Rank

SN-38 Derivatives, Nanoparticles, Pharmaceuticals, and Production Methods

This innovative drug delivery system (DDS) utilizes SN-38 derivative-loaded nanoparticles for highly selective drug release directly within tumor microenvi…

Advanced Materials Inspection & Detection Chemistry & Pharma

1.5x Efficacy, ~66% Side Effect Reduction for Targeted Cancer Therapy

~$20M/year estimated total healthcare economic impact (AI est.)

国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構 ★ S Rank

Composite Fine Particles, Solar Cells, Photoelectric Conversion Element Members, and Pho…

This technology utilizes multi-layered nanoparticles to efficiently convert near-infrared and infrared light into electricity. By capturing previously unus…

Advanced Materials Electronics

IR Light Conversion Boosts Solar Efficiency by 20%, Unlocking $1.5M/Year

~$1.5M/year estimated revenue increase per 100 GWh solar facility (AI est.)

国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構 ★ S Rank

Ordered Alloy Ferromagnetic Nanowire Structure and Its Manufacturing Method

This technology offers a manufacturing method for ordered alloy ferromagnetic nanowires, enabling sub-100nm structures with superior magnetic properties an…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing AI & Software

Ferromagnetic Nanowires: 30% Denser Memory, 20% Less Power

~$10M/year estimated material and operational cost reduction per facility (AI est.).

学校法人 龍谷大学 ★ S Rank

Structure and Method for Manufacturing the Same

This technology offers a high-efficiency photocatalytic structure based on monoclinic bismuth vanadate, along with a practical manufacturing method. Its un…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing Chemistry & Pharma

3× Photocatalytic Efficiency: Mass-Produce Next-Gen Environmental Materials

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

国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構 ★ S Rank

V-ATPase Activity Inhibitors, Antibacterial Agents, Pharmaceuticals, and Screening Metho…

This technology offers novel V-ATPase inhibitors that selectively disrupt bacterial ion balance, effectively suppressing multi-drug resistant pathogens. Ta…

Advanced Materials Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences

AMR Breakthrough: Selective V-ATPase Inhibition Cuts Treatment Costs by ~$1.5M Annually

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