R&D of New Functional Materials Using CNF and CNC
First written in FY2017. 7 of 8 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018. Latest entry: FY2026.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「A joint proposal by Tohoku University, Tatsuta Electric Wire and our company concerning an electromagnetic-wave absorber was selected under the 13th call for research proposals by the Space Exploration Innovation Hub of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), and full-scale research and development began in fiscal 2026.」
Research into advanced materials such as nanocarbon progressed with the selection of a joint proposal with JAXA, Tohoku University and Tatsuta Electric Wire concerning an electromagnetic-wave absorber, followed by full-scale research beginning in fiscal 2026. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「A nanocarbon-based electromagnetic-noise suppression sheet was adopted for industrial equipment for the first time. We also developed a new electromagnetic-wave absorber.」
A nanocarbon-based electromagnetic-noise suppression sheet was adopted for industrial equipment for the first time, and we also developed a new electromagnetic-wave absorber. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In the functional paper business, we are working to improve the quality of and develop new base paper for chip-carrier tape for microchips and supports for reverse-osmosis (RO) membranes, while continuing to build a production system that responds to demand. In connection with the elimination of fluorinated substances, our presentation, “Development of Filter Media Free of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS),” received the Chairman’s Encouragement Award at the 40th Conference on Air Cleaning and Contamination Control held in April 2023.」
We continue to improve quality and develop new functional materials, and our presentation on the development of PFAS-free filter media received the Chairman’s Encouragement Award. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The Functional Materials Development Office conducts a wide range of activities, from applying advanced materials such as cellulose nanofiber and nanocarbon to developing paper-based packaging materials.」
We are expanding applications for CNF and nanocarbon into electromagnetic-noise suppression sheets, paper-based packaging materials and other products, while advancing user evaluations and joint research with universities. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「In a national project joined in fiscal 2020 with the University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, Osaka University and others, the Company is contributing to innovative technology development toward a low-CO2 society through a group responsible for the precise structural analysis of CNF and the formation of thermally insulating porous materials.」
We are expanding CNF and CNC research and development into precision structural analysis and the formation of thermally insulating porous materials through national projects with universities and other institutions. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「By combining this material with carbon fibre, we developed a composite material that is lighter while maintaining strength. We are working to develop it as a new functional material for reducing reliance on plastics.」
We developed a material by combining carbon fiber with CNF-reinforced vulcanized fiber, reducing weight by approximately 20% versus conventional VF while maintaining strength, and established mass-production technology at 北越東洋ファイバー. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, our Canadian consolidated subsidiary Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. is conducting joint research with InnoTech Alberta, a research organisation in Alberta, aimed at the commercial production of cellulose nanocrystals.」
In addition to CNF, Alberta-Pacific and InnoTech Alberta continue to conduct joint research aimed at the commercial production of CNC. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「On 1 April this year, we established the New Functional Materials Development Office to accelerate this R&D, promote development of new functional materials across the Group, examine CNF production and develop products to strengthen the competitiveness of existing products. In addition, our consolidated subsidiary Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. is conducting joint research with InnoTech Alberta, a research institute in Alberta, with the aim of commercial production of cellulose nanocrystals.」
The company established a New Functional Materials Development Office, while Alberta-Pacific and InnoTech Alberta are conducting joint research toward commercial CNC production.