Nanotechnology and Materials Technology

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Nanotechnology and Materials Technology Development Projects
Development of Nanotechnology and Materials Technology
Many novel advanced technologies have been generated in recent years in the eld of nanotechnology and materials. Tis
eld is very important since it provides innovative materials, micromachining processes and measurement technology to a wide
range of industries, including the electronics and information technology industry, the machinery system industry, and the
environment and energy industries.
Greater utilization of nanotechnologies and materials technologies throughout the industrial eld is expected to contribute
to the creation of new business areas and to further strengthen the international competitiveness of Japanese industry. Because
of this, nanotechnology has been dened as one of the priority areas in which R&D activities should be promoted under the
third Science and Technology Basic Plan (March 2006).
FY2008 Objectives
Looking toward the next fteen years, NEDO will implement project management with the aim of advancing the results
of basic research on nanotechnology into projects for practical application with clear outcomes (products). In order to promote
research for practical application, a stage gate system will be used for concentrating on successful projects. Cross-industrial
collaboration and vertical collaboration between universities and research institutes that have seed technologies and companies
that have needs and the ability to develop adequate products will also be promoted.
Acceleration of Nanotechnology
Information and
Telecommunications
Materials and Components
High-efciency Processing Technology for Three-dimensional Optical Devices
Carbon Nanotube Capacitor Development Project
Advanced Ceramic Reactor Project
Rare Metal Substitute Materials Development Project
Technological Development for a Next-generation Highly-reliable Gas Sensor
Technological Development of Superfexible Display Components
Development of Sustainable Hyper Composite Technology
Next-generation Nanostructured Photonic Device and Process Technology
Basic Technology Development for Fiber Materials Having Advanced Functions and New Structures
Development of Microspace and Nanospace Reaction Environment Technology for Functional Materials
Forged Magnesium Parts Technological Development Project
Infrastructure Development to Evaluate Next-generation
Advanced Component Development
Technological Development of Innovative Components Based on Enhanced Functionality Metallic Glass Composites
Technological Development of Ultra-hybrid Materials
Development of Multiceramic Film for New Thermal Insulators
Development of Nitride-based Semiconductor Single Crystal Substrate and Epitaxial Growth Technology
R&D on Fundamental Technology for Steel Materials with Enhanced Strength and Functionality
FY2005 FY2006 FY2007 FY2008 FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 FY2012
Overcome energy
constraints
Overcome resource
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Overcome
environmental
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Energy,
Resources, and
Environment
Research and Development of Nanodevices for Practical Utilization of Nanotechnology

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Acceleration of Nanotechnology
1. Research and Development of Nanodevices for Practical Utilization of Nanotechnology
FY2005 - FY2012; FY2008 Project Budget: 3.65 billion yen
By using innovative nanotechnology, this project is being carried out to conduct development of key devices that
support ve new industrial elds through vertical collaboration between upstream and downstream industries in addition
to cross-industrial collaboration. Research themes will be narrowed down using a stage gate system. After the three years
of entrusted research in Stage I, only prospective themes will be continued for two years of subsidized research in Stage
II. Devices developed in the project should be commercialized within three to ve years after the completion of Stage II.
Information and Telecommunications
1. Development of Nitride-based Semiconductor Single Crystal Substrate and Epitaxial
Growth Technology
FY2007 FY2011; FY2008 Project Budget: 500 million yen
High performance electronic devices such as those used in RF and high power applications will be the core devices
of various key products to support the society of the 21st century in the areas of information appliances, computers, IT
systems, automobiles, medical electronics systems, etc., as such devices can provide improved functionality and reliable
control.
In thi s regard, ni tri de semi conductors are wi del y
considered to be one of the most promising devices. However,
conventional crystallization technologies are unable to achieve
the quality level required for such high performance devices,
and this is a limiting factor in terms of practical application.
The objective of this project is to establish a nitride
semiconductor crystal growth technique which will realize
the production of high power and ultra high-eciency power
elements as well as ultra high-speed electronic devices, etc. that
can exceed the limit of existing technology. For this purpose,
development of large diameter and high quality single crystal
wafers, development of epitaxial growth technology to produce
large diameter and high quality wafers, and fabrication and
evaluation of electronic devices utilizing nitride semiconductor
wafers will be carried out to contribute to energy conservation
in Japan.
Vehicles with onboard
milliwave/microwave radar
Downsizing of hybrid system
Downsizing and energy reduction of electrical appliances
Ultracompact and high power electronic device

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Next-generation mobile terminal
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Example of the application of epitaxial growth technology to produce nitride-based
compound semiconductor wafers
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evaluation technique, etc.
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Development of research system
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manufacturer
Applicants should have a research system with
vertical integration between upstream and downstream industries
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Frontier research stage
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Practical application
research stage
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* Direct application for Stage II bypassing Stage I is also acceptable.
Information appliances
Fuel cells
Robots
Healthcare/welfare
equipment and services
Environment/energy equipment
and services
Development of key devices supporting
fve new industrial felds
Innovative nanotechnology
Nanoprocessing technology
Top-down approach
Nanoimprint technology
High-precision beammachining technology, etc.
Bottom-up approach
Thin flm growth technology
Self-organization/self-integration technology, etc.
Nanospace technology
Nanofber technology
Advanced materials interface
control technology
High-order structure control technology, etc.
Nanomaterial technology
Material technology coupled with device development
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2. High-eciency Processing Technology for Tree-dimensional Optical Devices
FY2006 - FY2010; FY2008 Project Budget: 360 million yen
Glass material is a fundamental material used extensively in various areas of society. It is expected that further
functional improvement of this type of material will be required in the future so as to meet the needs of high-capacity
and high-speed data transmission in information communications systems as well as to reduce the size, weight and
energy consumption of various devices. Unlike with crystalline materials, the selection range of the composition of glass
materials is wide and continuous and their structural degree of freedom is high. Moreover, various combinations of glass
composition and structure are available. For these reasons, it is believed that glass materials have potentially benecial
characteristics and functions. One way to effectively derive such potential characteristics and functions inherent to
glass materials is to produce heterogeneous phases, in which the physical characteristics dier from those of base glass
materials, within the base glass material so as to actively derive new functions from it. For the development of such basic
technologies, the Nanotechnology Glass Project was carried out.
In this project, the basic technologies obtained from the Nanotechnology Glass Project will be further developed into
manufacturing technologies. Te objective of the project is to improve device characteristics through higher machining
accuracy and to significantly reduce production costs by achieving higher processing speed with the combination of
femtosecond laser and spatial light modulation technologies.
The project also intends to demonstrate the effectiveness of highly efficient three-dimensional optical device
processing technology by working on three-dimensional optical device technology and three-dimensional optical circuit
waveguide device technology as sample applications of a three-dimensional processing system assuming actual application
to specic devices.
3. Infrastructure Development to Evaluate Next-generation Advanced Component
Development
FY2006 FY2008; FY2008 Project Budget: 150 million yen
In this project, an evaluation infrastructure will be developed and implemented in which components and materials
are evaluated on an optimally integrated basis in order to enhance and accelerate the development of components
(including materials and processes) to be used in semiconductor back-end and subsequent processes. Te purpose of
this evaluation infrastructure is to accelerate materials development through the processes to cover the entry of new
materials into cutting-edge semiconductor back-end processes up to packaging processes, evaluation of nano-level
interactions between materials, extraction of problems with the materials, and provision of feedback to materials,
processes and systems. Te Test Element Group (TEG), which is an integrated component development supporting tool,
High-speed and highly accurate 3D machining using a femtosecond laser
Device production
Collective immediate
irradiation
Set wave-front control device,
e.g., holograms
Produce wave-front
control device
Typical output products
Integrated optics
Optical disk pickup devices Optical parts for digital camera
Robot eyes
(optical sensor parts)
3D optical circuit for optical
information processing
Light source
Lens
Application products of three-dimensional optical device processing technology
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will also be developed. Tis evaluation infrastructure can realize the development of an integrated component solution
of semiconductor processes using new components (i.e., an optimized and integrated process ow to use for a set of
materials and processes, taking into account interactions between processes so as to suciently derive performance and
functional potential of materials and components). Tis project also promotes the development of such a solution.
Through this research and development, the practical application of new materials can be accelerated to realize
semiconductor integrated circuits that can satisfy the requirements of advanced functions in IT devices as well as lower
power consumption requirements.
4. Technological Development of Superexible Display Components
FY2006 - FY2009; FY2008 Project Budget: 620 million yen
Our surrounding environment is changing due to the development of highly sophisticated technologies for an
information society (e.g., IT and ubiquitous technologies). It is anticipated that our future lifestyle may be changed by
dreamlike products and systems. It is believed that display devices will take on an important role, working as human-
machine interfaces to exchange various kinds of information. For example, lightweight portable displays as well as roll-up
displays that can be spread out to read are expected to be introduced to the market. To realize such devices, it is necessary
to pursue engineering development of advanced
function materials and highly accurate processing
methods so as to integrate display and associated
driver functions.
Under these circumstances, roll-to-roll technology
in which all of the necessary thin functional
materials are laminated together and continuously
produced will be promoted in this project on
display function components. In relation to driver
function components, this project will promote the
establishment of technology for contact printing
suitable for forming large-area flexible organic TFT
devices. Te nal goal of this project is to contribute
to the practical use of all plastic components for
displays.
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Energy, Resources, and Environment
1. Development of Sustainable Hyper Composite Technology
FY2008 - FY2012; FY2008 Project Budget: 320 million yen
This project will develop an easy-to-process intermediate base material which can be molded in a short time as
a fundamental technology for realizing easy-to-process high-strength carbon fiber composite material. Using this
intermediate base material, high-speed molding technology, bonding technology to maintain strength per unit area at
component joints and recycling technology will also be developed to enable further weight reduction of automobiles,
etc. With these technologies, this project aims to help build an advanced energy saving society and to improve the
international competitiveness of Japans manufacturing industry.
2. Development of Multiceramic Film for New Termal Insulators
FY2007 FY2011; FY2008 Project Budget: 320 million yen
This project aims to develop wall and window materials that have exceptional thermal insulating capacity, i.e.,
reduction of heat transfer due to lattice vibration, convection and radiation, for more ecient energy conservation in
building and home air conditioning systems, electric appliances, transport systems and energy storage systems. Tis will
be realized by using the advantages of nanotechnologies and material technologies related to various ceramic, polymer,
and glass materials. For this purpose, the following will be developed: technology to synthesize porous ceramic particles,
coating technology using nanostructure ceramic lm, technology to synthesize transparent porous ceramics, technology
to create composites and vacuum segments, superinsulation wall materials, and superinsulation window materials.
With the above achievements, this project will contribute signicantly to reducing carbon dioxide emissions and energy
consumption in Japan.
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3. Carbon Nanotube Capacitor Development Project
FY2006 FY2010; FY2008 Project Budget: 400 million yen
Te use of carbon nanotubes as the electrode material for electric capacitors instead of the activated carbon typically
used will result in minimization of the internal resistance of the capacitor attributable to the electrode material. Also,
because carbon nanotube material has high density, high purity and high orientation characteristics, its electrical
capacity per specic surface area is higher than that of active carbon and it thus has the potential to be used as a high
energy density electrode material. Using these characteristics, electric double-layer capacitors will be developed to realize
the higher output level, higher energy density, and longer operating life characteristics that are typically required of
capacitors.
Te ultimate objective of this project is to achieve devices that have an energy density of 20 Wh/kg, a power density
of 10 kW/kg and a service life of 15 years.
4. Advanced Ceramic Reactor Project
FY2005 - FY2009; FY2008 Project Budget: 450 million yen
Practical application of a ceramic reactor that allows highly efficient electrochemical conversion of energy and
substances is expected as a measure to overcome energy and environmental issues due to its considerable potential,
such as fuel cell power generation, material synthesis (such as hydrogen production) and decomposition and cleanup of
harmful substances in exhaust gas.
By further advancing and applying Japans outstanding ceramic material technology, this project aims to develop
technology to manufacture practical components from materials capable of low temperature operation and technology to
integrate microparts into a module that enables realization of smaller devices with higher eciency and rapid start and
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conditions of the above porous materials
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Nanostructure ceramic particle
synthesis technology
Suppression of lattice vibration and convection
Suppression of radiation
Providing durability and heat resistance
Providing transparency
Technology to synthesize feather-like flm
with a laminated structure and nanosize
pores will be developed
Nanostructure ceramic flm
coating technology
Window materials will be developed by
increasing the transparency of nanoporous
materials
Transparent heat insulation
membrane synthesis technology
Ther mal i ns ul at i ng mat er i al s wi t h
durability, insulation, and environmental
resistance will be developed
Ceramic composite technology
Ceramic and polymer composite
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Single layer carbon nanotubes with high density, high purity and high orientation characteristics
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Enables high energy density (capacitor electrode)
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Electric double layer capacitor using single wall CNT
Development of a capacitor using carbon nanotubes
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stop capability. By integrating all of the development work, a prototype module will also be constructed; for example, a
prototype module that has more than 2 kW/liter of high power density at 650C or lower, aiming for application to an
auxiliary power unit (APU).
5. Rare Metal Substitute Materials Development Project
FY2008 - FY2011; FY2008 Project Budget: 1.00 billion yen
Rare metals are used in high value-added products that support Japanese industry and their demand has been
expanding in recent years. Demand for rare metals is also growing considerably in developing countries, and it is dicult
to substitute other metals for rare metals. Moreover, Japan depends on specic source countries since production is not
evenly distributed. For these reasons, there is some concern about securing mid- and long-term stable supplies in Japan.
This project aims to either develop substitute materials for indium used in transparent conducting electrodes,
dysprosium used in rare earth magnets, and tungsten used in cemented carbide tools or to develop technology for
reducing the use of these elements, thereby contributing to the construction of a sustainable society.
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6. Technological Development for a Next-generation Highly-reliable Gas Sensor
FY2008 - FY2011; FY2008 Project Budget: 100 million yen
Gas safety has been recognized as a highly critical social issue, and carbon monoxide (CO) intoxication and gas
leak accidents must be reduced to as close to zero as possible. One eective measure is the dissemination of gas alarms.
However, currently popular types of sensors require AC 100V, which means there are constraints regarding installation
and utilization, thereby making their dissemination rate low. Consequently, this project aims to develop and disseminate
new CO and methane sensors with high reliability that can be powered by a battery (i.e., cordless) due to the utilization
of low power consumption technology.
In the project, factors that change the characteristics of CO and methane sensors and the extent of the effect of
such factors will be analyzed based on each sensors detection method while clarifying the mechanisms of change.
Fundamental technology for accelerated testing of long-term reliability for next-generation gas sensors will also be
established. Moreover, technological development to realize ultra-low (less than 0.1 mW) electricity consumption for
such sensors will be carried out.
7. Development of Microspace and Nanospace Reaction Environment Technology for
Functional Materials
FY2006 FY2010; FY2008 Project Budget: 520 million yen
Tis project is being undertaken to develop innovative chemical processes to use a concerted reaction eld formed
based on microreactor and nanoporosity technologies. Combining such processes with other technologies, including
microwave and supercritical fluid technologies, will help enhance the competitiveness of Japans parts and materials
industries.
In this research and development, the separation of the generation and reaction elds of chemically active species in
a microreactor as well as the reaction control of active species will be studied. Also, highly selective synthesis methods
will be studied using materials with nanoporosity to x molecular catalysts and enzymes, utilizing cooperative actions.
In addition, basic technology to control a concerted reaction eld, which is formed by a reaction eld provided by an
external energy source including microwave, optical and electric elds or other high-temperature/pressure-reactive media
together with a microreactor or nanoporosity, will be developed. Furthermore, using these technologies, development
will be carried out on other functional materials, including high-performance and highly functional electronic materials
and pharmaceutical intermediates. As a practical application, the development of plant technology to enable widespread
industrial use of these basic technologies will also be carried out.
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Heat impurities frequently on the
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By reducing the variation in sensitivity
and reliability between sensors,
a reliability level of several hundred
ppm will be realized.
Examples of the development of a next-generation highly-reliable gas sensor
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Materials and Components
1. Technological Development of Innovative Components Based on Enhanced
Functionality Metallic Glass Composites
FY2007 - FY2011; FY2008 Project Budget: 340 million yen
Metallic glass is a new amorphous metal alloy consisting of several different types of metal elements. It has a
denite glass transition point and exhibits superior properties that dier from ordinary crystalline metals. Trough the
development of industrial components with high strength, a low Youngs modulus, soft magnetism, and excellent viscous
ow workability, several innovative products are becoming ready for practical use.
In this project, novel metallic glass composite alloy will be developed by adding an appropriate second phase into or
onto metallic glass matrix, and functional properties such as hard magnetism, plastic deformability at low temperature
and high electrical conductivity will be added to the previously obtained excellent properties of metallic glass single phase
alloy. Furthermore, we also intend to apply the novel metallic glass composites to elds where conventional metallic glass
has been dicult to apply, such as next-generation high-density magnetic data storage media, micromotor components
with sub-micron preciseness, and parts for electric contact with high strength and high conductivity. By applying the
developed technologies to a wide variety of industrial products, it is intended to secure the competitiveness of Japanese
industry.
2. Technological Development of Ultra-hybrid Materials (Technological Development of
Contradictory Functional Materials by Nano-scale Structure Control)
FY2008 - FY2011; FY2008 Project Budget: 620 million yen
In rapidly evolving industries such as the home information appliance and automobile industries, high functionality
materials that meet advanced needs are required. To meet such needs, it is necessary to develop materials having
contradictory functions (e.g., insulation properties and thermal conductivity, and easy moldability and optical
properties), which has been dicult with conventional composite material technologies.
In order to develop organic and inorganic hybrid materials that have contradictory functions, this project will utilize
such techniques as surface modication and interface control at the molecular level. Tese techniques will enable nano-
Industrial products expected to benefit by using metallic glass composites
High-density magnetic data storage media Miniature card connector Micromotor
Temperature and dwell time can be precisely controlled and device transition time can be minimized
Unit assembly type microreactor
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level structure and layout control of materials and realize the establishment of technology to form hybrid structures
made by high-dimensional integration of controlled materials. With such technology, this project will promote the
development of innovative materials with higher functions and performance than conventional composite materials.
3. R&D on Fundamental Technology for Steel Materials with Enhanced Strength and
Functionality
FY2007 - FY2011; FY2008 Project Budget: 1.00 billion yen
It is well known that Japans steel industry has been the world leader in the eld of functional enhancement and
longer service life of steel materials. However, improvements based on current technologies are generally not sucient
to meet increasingly more sophisticated social demand regarding steel materials. For example, energy and infrastructure
industries require tolerance to extreme environmental conditions such as cryogenic temperature, corrosive atmosphere,
high temperature and high pressure, and the transport industry seeks improved efficiency by using lighter materials.
Consideration of energy conservation, safety and security is also another social need. On the other hand, scientific
advances have increased the possibility of new technological innovation through the integration of dierent scientic and
technological elds, including nanoscale control of crystal structure, laser technology, advanced simulation technologies,
etc.
As the basis for promoting practical application of high-strength steel and advanced functional steel, the following
technologies are being developed in this project: welding technology to signicantly improve the reliability and service
life of high-grade steel, welding materials technology that is based on metal structure control technology, and forging
technology that can provide machinery parts with an optimal gradient function in terms of strength and workability to
produce lightweight parts. Tese technologies will enable higher strength, enhanced functions and a longer service life
for steel structures and energy plants as well as lighter weight for motor vehicles and other products.
Electric/electronic materials Optical materials Other industrial materials
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Innovative welding technology applicable to high-grade steel

Hybrid laser process
- Technology to enable clean welding work
- Development of welding materials
- Improved heat resistance of base materials
- Technology to enable gradient functions with optimal thermo-mechanical treatment
- Advanced simulation technology and improvement of fatigue fracture characteristics
- Improving safety, reliability and availability of energy plants
(Development of improved (400MPa to 950MPa or higher) high strength steel, practical
weld joints for low temperature steel, and 700C class heat resistant steel)
Advanced control forging technology
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to higher strength
Slow cooling to
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Part B
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- Weight reduction and safety improvement of transport vehicles
(Yield strength improvement from 600MPa to 1,000MPa)
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Shield gas (without oxygen)
Welding wire
Clean MIG process
R&D on innovative basic technology for enhanced strength and functionality of steel materials
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4. Forged Magnesium Parts Technological Development Project
FY2006 FY2010; FY2008 Project Budget: 270 million yen
Magnesium is the lightest metal in practical use, and it is superior to steel or aluminum in terms of specic strength
and specic rigidity characteristics. Also, magnesium is suitable for recycling as it requires low energy consumption in
the recycling process. With these features, magnesium has been mainly used for automobile parts and electric home
appliances, although the development of magnesium molding/casting methods is also active in other countries.
Te purpose of this project is to establish a new forging method to enable the development of high-performance
components. Also, the challenges related to recycling technology will be studied and associated solutions and safety
evaluations will be developed. It is expected that the competitiveness of Japans strong downstream industries, including
the automotive and electronics industries, can be enhanced and maintained by establishing forged magnesium alloy
manufacturing processes to supply high-performance parts, as extensive application of such forged magnesium parts is
envisioned in the future.
5. Basic Technology Development for Fiber Materials Having Advanced Functions and
New Structures
FY2006 FY2010; FY2008 Project Budget: 710 million yen
Te objective of this project is to create innovative components and materials with advanced functions by applying
nanolevel molding, ne boundary machining, and/or composite construction to brous materials. Basic and common
process technologies for producing superne bers of polymer materials, inorganic materials and carbon materials will
be developed through the development of technologies to enable advanced functions and larger-scale equipment with
the electrospinning method and the development of a superne carbon ber production process using the nano melt
dispersion spinning method. Te basic data required for production will be compiled and measurement and evaluation
of the physical and structural characteristics of the produced brous materials will be performed. A safety evaluation will
also be conducted with due consideration of natural resources and environmental problems. Furthermore, based on the
results obtained through the development of the above-mentioned common basic technologies, the development of high-
performance and highly functional battery materials, lter materials, and medical/sanitary and industrial materials will
be carried out to enhance the competitiveness of Japanese industry.
Automobile parts
Parts for home appliances
Realization of
low-energy material fow
Solidifcation Heat treatment Refning Remelting
Impurity detoxifcation
by fne decentralization
Improved material
characteristics through
crystal grain refnement
Direct recycling of recycled
materials through solid process
Development of recycling processes
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6. Next-generation Nanostructured Photonic Device and Process Technology
FY2006 FY2010; FY2008 Project Budget: 290 million yen
To realize innovative nanostructured photonic devices that can satisfy three basic requirements, namely, higher
reliability, lower cost and more functional integration, glass components as well as high-speed, large-area micro molding
and fabrication technologies are to be developed. Te primary objective of glass component development is to exploit
new compositions that simultaneously enable a higher refractive index and lower molding temperature. Also, mold
materials and molding processes to produce cone- or rectangular-shaped microstructures, of a size equal to or less than
the wavelength, on at or curved glass surfaces are to be developed in order to realize low-cost manufacturing of ultra-
advanced next-generation optical devices that can integrate aspheric lenses, diraction gratings and polarizing plates.
The goal of this project is to verify and demonstrate molding technology that can be used to form a periodical
structure of concentric or sawtooth-shaped microstructures as well as rectangular- or cone-shaped one- or two-
dimensional periodical structures on an optical flat surface. This will be achieved by developing basic technology to
realize glass materials of a 1.8 or higher refraction index and a deformation point not exceeding 450C. Based on the
results of the developed basic technology, polarization splitting devices that utilize the anisotropy of the refraction index
caused by deep-groove subwavelength periodical structures, lenses that can perform both refraction and diffraction
functions simultaneously and wideband anti-reection lenses on which one-dimensional subwavelength cone shapes can
be formed are to be developed as next-generation nanostructured photonic devices that eciently and compositely realize
the yet-to-be-achieved functions.
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Optical memory pickup Image pickup system
CCD cover (cover glass)
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Objective lens
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Beam splitter
Laser source
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Products developed as next-generation nanostructured photonic devices
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