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Landmine detection sensor

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ALIS is a hand-held dual sensor system, which consists of a metal detector and a ground-penetrating radar (GPR). The most unique feature of ALIS is its visualiza- tion function of the metal detector and GPR. Operators can easily identify buried mines on the visualized image.
The full features of a state-of-the-art metal detector are available, for example the soil compensation function and the pinpointing capability. The GPR antennas are integrated into search head together with metal detector coils. The control unit holds all the electronics and a rechargeable battery. The color LCD display provides the survey results both from the metal detector and the GPR as images. Audio alert is also available for the metal detector indication.

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Center for Northeast Asian Studies
SATO Motoyuki, Professor Doctor of Engineering

Lethal effects of blue light on insects

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We revealed the strong lethal effect of short-wavelength visible light (blue light: 400–500 nm) on insects. That is, we found that blue light irradiation by using a common light-emitting diode (LED) can kill the eggs, larvae, pupae, and adults of various orders of insects. Our findings will provide clean and safe pest-control technique as well as important information on the hazards of exposure to visible light.

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Graduate School of Agricultural Science
HORI Masatoshi, Professor Doctor of Philosophy

Low temperature reforming of hydrocarbons using metal oxide nanoparticles synthesized by supercritical method

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Our research group has succeeded in synthesizing various metal oxide nanoparticles with controlled size and exposure crystal planes by using organic modifiers under supercritical water conditions. The oxygen storage/release capacity of those materials in the low-temperature region is very high, and the reforming reaction of oxidative hydrocarbon proceeds at a significant rate. Besides, by combining the supercritical CO2 drying method, we have succeeded in forming a complex in which oxide nanoparticles are dispersed at a high concentration on the surface of the porous material, realizing both high oxygen storage/release capability and stability.

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Low-temperature reforming reaction of biomass wastes, heavy oils, and methane. In the future, it is expected to be a technology that will lead to the construction of a low-carbon society, including CO2-free complete recycling of waste plastics.

Advanced Institute for Materials Research
ADSCHIRI Tadafumi, Professor Doctor of Engineering

Low-Temperature Synthesis of SiC Porous Bulk by Using Na

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SiC ceramics is generally prepared at high temperature of 1200–2000ºC. We are able to prepare SiC at around 700ºC by using Na. Nano-powder of beta-type SiC was obtained from a mixture of Si and carbon powders in a Na melt. SiC porous ceramics were synthesized by heating mixtures of Si powder and carbon black at 700–900ºC in Na vapor. Biomorphic cellular SiC ceramics were formed by heating carbonized woods at 700 ºC with a Na-Si melt.

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Applications : SiC porous ceramics are used in a wide range of applications, such as filters for gas or molten metal, diesel particle filters, catalysis supports, and light-weight structural materials.
Industry : Ceramic Engineering

Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for Advanced Materials
YAMANE Hisanori, Professor Doctor of Science

Lymph node metastasis prediction and treatment evaluation system

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1. pressure sensor (needle, optical fiber, etc.) can be inserted into the lymph node to evaluate the risk of lymph node metastasis and treatment.
2. domestic patent obtained

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Joint research with a medical device manufacturer to develop a diagnosis and treatment system for lymph node metastasis

Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering
KODAMA Tetsuya, Professor PhD (Engineering), PhD (Medicine)