フルヤ金属 is moving into full-scale development of technologies for the research, development and mass production of metal nanoparticles, a next-generation material. Against the backdrop of joint research with Professor Hiroshi Kitagawa (北川 宏) of Kyoto University, the company aims for industrial applications through three core technologies, including continuous-flow manufacturing and cleaning technologies.
フルヤ金属 is pursuing full-scale development of technologies for the research, development and mass production of metal nanoparticles, which are expected to be an innovative next-generation material, and has published a dedicated page on its official website. The initiative is based on joint research with Professor Hiroshi Kitagawa (北川 宏) of the Graduate School of Science at Kyoto University, and the company is building a technology base with practical implementation in mind.
Metal nanoparticles are fine particles or alloy particles of various metals, including precious metals, and are expected to be used in catalysts for the environment and energy fields and in next-generation electronic materials. フルヤ金属 has established a mass-production system capable of producing nanoparticles of precious metals such as Pd, Ru, Pt and Ir, as well as metals such as Fe, Co and Ni. It also has technology for manufacturing solid-solution nanoalloys as oxide-supported catalysts.
The company has a platform that provides integrated support from research and development through mass production, and is establishing a system for moving from small-volume prototyping to mass production using its proprietary synthesis and cleaning technologies. The dedicated page provides a systematic explanation of the background and features of the technology development and its potential future applications.
The three core technologies supporting the mass production of metal nanoparticles are particle-size control using continuous-flow manufacturing equipment, cleaning and purification technology for removing protective agents and impurities, and mass-production process design technology. Process design is advancing with applications envisaged from the research and development stage through mass production.