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Nanotechnology, Materials and ManufacturingRealization of technologies to reduce CO2 emissions from transportation equipment, houses, and buildings by the development of highly functional componentsIt is important for the prevention of global warming to reduce CO2 emissions by improving energy use efficiency while maintaining the quality of life. We are conducting research on lightweight alloys used to reduce vehicle weight for improved fuel economy and on technologies for machining these alloys. We are also engaged in the development of building materials such as light-controlling window glass materials and humidity-controlling materials, to improve the energy efficiency and comfort of houses, office buildings, and factories. Reduction of the use of rare metals and precious metals and development of technologies as alternatives to them, in order to secure and effectively use resourcesRare metals and other exhaustible mineral resources are commonly used in vehicles and home appliances. We are studying technologies to reduce the use of rare and precious metals such as tungsten and platinum, which are essential for leading-edge industries but very unstable in supply, as well as alternative material technologies.Development of materials and devices that will play a core role in green innovation through nanosystemsAn innovative technology evolves with the development of a new material or device that has new functions or features not available in conventional technologies. We are developing materials and components that function at the nano level, using nanosystematization combining a theoretical simulation technique and a nanotechnology experimental technique. Another focus of our research is the development of technologies for the mass-production of single-walled carbon nanotubes expected to be used for the reduction of component weights and the realization of low-power consumption devices, the development of technologies for the mass-production of graphen expected to be used for the transparent conductive film, and the development of large diamond crystal substrates.Development of technologies to reduce the burden on the environment by innovations in manufacturingNew manufacturing processes are essential to reduce the environmental load of industrial activities without compromising industrial competitiveness. We are developing manufacturing technologies for high-mix, variable-volume production that have a smaller environmental load or take resource productivity into account. In order to improve microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and promote their widespread use, we are developing manufacturing technologies to combine and integrate MEMS devices in different areas and a system to monitor energy consumption at manufacturing sites using MEMS devices.【Outline of priority strategies】Toshimi ShimizuDeputy Director-GeneralAIST is contributing to green innovation, the aim of which is to achieve enhanced Japanese competitiveness and a sustainable society by creating materials and devices that play a core role in green innovation with nanotechnology as the key technology, and by revolutionizing manufacturing processes in the fields of nanotechnology, materials, and manufacturing.Toward the development of revolutionary materials and manufacturing technologies that contribute to green innovationTEL : 029-862-6031 (from outside Japan: +81-29-862-6031)E-mail : nanomatman-liaison-ml@aist.go.jpIchirou Matsubara Director, Research Planning OfficeToshihiko Kanayama Vice-PresidentDirector-General30Organization and Outline

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