NanoFrontier Inc.

Name

CEO Seiya Inoue

Outline of Research

NanoFrontier Inc., building upon over thirty years of accumulated expertise in the “reprecipitation method” at Tohoku University’s Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for Advanced Materials, is advancing the creation and social implementation of functional organic nanoparticles. This research focuses on three key applications: (i) organic nano-dyes for real-time detection of pollutants, (ii) high-thermal-conductivity nano-coolants for GPU data centers, and (iii) next-generation organic redox flow electrolytes. Over a three-year period, the project will progress stepwise from bench-scale optimization of particle synthesis to the establishment of continuous-flow mass production, followed by pilot-scale reliability testing. Through industry–academia–government collaboration, the program aims to accelerate the deployment of these materials into practical applications.

Research Purpose

The primary objective of this study is “to establish a mass production process for organic nanoparticles using the reprecipitation method and continuously create application-ready functional materials for social implementation.” Specifically, the project seeks to: (i) optimize conditions at the bench scale to achieve particle sizes below 50 nm with ensured dispersion stability, (ii) employ a proprietary continuous-flow system (2 L/min) to determine scalable production parameters at the g–kg level, and (iii) conduct pilot operations equivalent to 1 ton/year to validate long-term stability through accelerated and circulation tests. The established protocols will be disseminated through co-creation research meetings with universities, companies, and local governments, thereby linking fundamental research with practical deployment.

Expected Effect

The anticipated outcomes of this research include the accelerated commercialization of novel nanomaterials that directly contribute to reducing environmental impact and improving energy efficiency. More concretely: (i) provision of high-sensitivity pollutant detection kits for water and wastewater treatment companies, (ii) reduction of power consumption in data centers through high-thermal-conductivity coolants for GPU servers, and (iii) practical deployment of next-generation redox flow batteries in collaboration with energy companies. Dissemination of results through domestic and international conferences and exhibitions will also foster expanded industry–academia–government collaboration, stimulate regional industry, and support the training of young researchers. The project targets trial product sales in FY2027 and a formal market launch in FY2028.

SDGs

Contact Information

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