Seiko Epson Corporation × Tohoku Univ. Co-creation Research Center for Sustainable Materials

Name

Akira Makabe
Specially Appointed Professor (Management)
Research Center for Green X‐Tech, Tohoku University
Technology Development Division, Seiko Epson Corporation

Tomonaga Okabe
Professor
Department of Aerospace Engineering, Tohoku University
Director
Research Center for Green X‐Tech, Tohoku University

Outline of Research

“Decarbonization” and “resource circulation” are important initiatives for building a circular economy to realize a sustainable society. This co-creation research center will promote “decarbonization” and “resource circulation” through cutting-edge basic research into sustainable materials that combines Tohoku University’s strengths in composite materials research and synchrotron radiation analysis technology with Epson’s Dry Fiber Technology. Accelerate the social implementation of　”decarbonization” and “resource circulation”.

Research Purpose

We will establish cellulose fiber-reinforced plastic composite material technology that solves the mechanical properties issues of bioplastics and recycled plastics, as well as its molding technology, and aim to implement it into products.

Expected Effect

We can expect to build a circular economy system that realizes “decarbonization,” “resource circulation,” and “eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources” in the field of plastic materials that are widely used in various products.

Joint Research Enterprise

Seiko Epson Corporation

SDGs

Contact Information

TEL：+81-70-1407-2734
E-mail address: akira.makabe.d5*tohoku.ac.jp
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