National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)

[Press Release] New Evaluation Technique for Nanocellulose Using Machine Learning —Predicts specific surface area values from sedimentation data, applied to quality control and prediction of physical properties— Highlights: ✅Developed a high-precision model for predicting the specific surface area that reflects the shape information of nanocellulose ✅Converted sedimentation behavior into heatmap images and established an analytical technique using deep learning ✅Successfully predicted the properties of polypropylene/nanocellulose composites using the predicted specific surface area values More information: https://lnkd.in/eteVj5qb

The 4th Grand Canvas, a get-together event for companies committed to AI quality management, will take place tomorrow, March 4. Invited speakers from NEC, Fujitsu, and Preferred Networks, three companies developing LLMs, will talk about their approaches to AI quality management. In addition, you are all welcome to speak in a lightning talk session! 来週3/4、AI品質に関する企業交流会 4th Grand Canvas を開催します。 招待講演は国産LLMを手掛けるNEC、富士通、PFNの品質への取組みです。 ショートトークセッションでの登壇者も募集中！ https://lnkd.in/eHrf-p5y

[Press Release] Creation of a Novel Bio-based Adhesive Using Euglena-derived Materials to Bond Automotive Structural Components —Facilitating the recycling of end-of-life auto parts through heat-triggered disassembly—   Highlights: ✅Adhesive made from polysaccharides derived from Euglena and fatty acids ✅Adhesive strength similar to that of petroleum-based epoxy structural adhesives ✅The bonded aluminum plates can be easily disassembled by heating and re-bonded through reheating.   More information: https://lnkd.in/e4FaYhD5

[Press Release] Material Evaluation Technology to Support Large-Scale Quantum Computing —Accuracy determination of material parameters essential for the development of cryogenic radio-frequency components in the range from cryogenic to room temperature—   Highlights: ✅Radio-frequency substrate materials can be evaluated in the temperature range from 4 K (-269 ℃) to 300 K (27 ℃). ✅Three material parameters (relative permittivity, loss tangent, and conductivity) can be evaluated simultaneously. ✅Contributes to the higher density of radio-frequency components used in cryogenic environments More information: https://lnkd.in/eqziRUkg

[Press Release] Achieving the World's Highest Level of Accuracy in Sphere Diameter Measurement —Enhancing free-form lens shape measurement accuracy by one order of magnitude—   Highlights: ✅ Proposed a calibration method for sphere diameter using a silicon gauge block with surface roughness less than 1 nanometer as a reference standard ✅ Developed a micro-coordinate measuring machine (µ-CMM) capable of measuring sphere diameters with an uncertainty of 15 nm ✅ Expected application include the measurement of high-precision optical components, such as in-vehicle camera lenses for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), lenses for endoscopes, and semiconductor exposure mirrors   More information: https://lnkd.in/eey-XcWf   ================================================   【プレスリリース】 世界最高レベルの精度で球の直径測定を実現 ～自由曲面レンズの形状測定の精度を１桁向上～   ✅表面粗さが1ナノメートル以下のシリコン製ブロックゲージを基準とした球の直径の校正方法を提案 ✅不確かさ（測定精度）15 nmで球の直径を測定できる三次元測定機（µ-CMM）を開発 ✅先進運転支援システム（ADAS）の車載カメラレンズ、内視鏡用レンズ、半導体露光用ミラーなど光学素子の高精度化に期待   URL: https://lnkd.in/eSNvyJGF

[Press Release] Development of Photo-Absorber Layer as a Promising Top Cell for Tandem-Type Solar Cells ~Indium-free CIS-type thin film solar cells set new record-breaking efficiency~   ✅Improved photovoltaic efficiency of thin-film solar cells specialized for short-wavelength light (blue light) absorption ✅Improved solar cell performance with gradient addition of aluminum ✅Potentials for the realization of next-generation tandem solar cells combined with perovskite type and the same CIS type   More information: https://lnkd.in/e7BiYee3 ============================================================== 【プレスリリース】   タンデム型太陽電池のトップセルとして有望な光吸収層を開発   ～希少金属インジウムを含まないCIS型薄膜太陽電池の最高効率を更新～   ✅短波長光（青色系の光）吸収に特化した薄膜太陽電池の光電変換効率を向上 ✅アルミニウムを傾斜添加し、太陽電池性能を向上 ✅ペロブスカイト型や、同じCIS型などと組み合わせた次世代タンデム型太陽電池の実現にも期待 URL: https://lnkd.in/e74QZfSG

[Press Release] A Breakthrough in Green Energy! ～Synthesizing Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Directly from CO2～ This milestone is a part of our ongoing research efforts at the Kanadevia-AIST Collaborative Research Laboratory for Sustainable Green Energy Production, established in April 2023.  More information (English): https://lnkd.in/ep__JnbA ==================================================   【プレスリリース】 CO₂から直接、「液化石油ガス（LPG）」の合成に成功 ～LPG合成用触媒およびプロセスを開発～ https://lnkd.in/ejcGk6d8

🔹AIST starts providing information on LinkedIn! 🔹 From now on, we will share research results📢, international events🌍, and other relevant information for researchers and industries throughout the world.  Stay tuned! 👀✨   🔹産業技術総合研究所（AIST）は、LinkedInでの情報発信を開始します！🔹 今後は、研究成果📢や国際イベントなど🌍、世界中の研究者や産業界に向けた情報を発信していきます。 ぜひフォローしてください！👀✨

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