Commercialization of Terephthalic Acid and Polyester Production Technologies from Unused Biomass Resources for the Revitalization of Agriculture and Forestry
Terephthalic acid, which is currently produced from fossil resources through chemical processes and widely used as a raw material for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and related products, is targeted for production via biological processes using unused biomass resources generated in rural areas. The social implementation of this technology is expected to promote the effective utilization of […]
Establishment of Formaldehyde-Free Wood-Based Board Manufacturing Technology
In efforts toward achieving carbon neutrality, the effective utilization of waste wood and thinning materials has become increasingly important in the field of wood utilization. Wood-based boards manufactured by fiberizing or chipping such waste and thinning materials and molding them with adhesives are widely used as construction materials for housing and furniture. However, formaldehyde, a […]
Development of Drone-Based Forest Resource Assessment Technology for Carbon Credit Generation
Accurate assessment and continuous monitoring of forest conditions are essential for carbon credit generation, yet these processes are typically costly and labor-intensive. To make forest monitoring simple and affordable for anyone, we have successfully developed a new technology that automatically analyzes forests using laser-equipped drones. In addition, we have established a method capable of analyzing […]
Improving the Efficiency of Forest Resource Assessment Using a Forest Vegetation Classification AI with Rapid Training Image Generation
By extending and improving the “Fragmented Image Method,” which enables rapid creation of training images, we will build forest vegetation classification AI models with less than one‑tenth of the labor time required by conventional AI approaches. This significant cost reduction will bring innovation to forestry sites where AI adoption has previously been limited. By enabling […]
Development of a Millimeter‑Wave Non‑Destructive Inspection System for Wood Materials
In this research, we aim to visualize internal information of materials using electromagnetic wave analysis technologies, thereby reducing the complexity of manufacturing processes and material losses that have long been considered unavoidable in the manufacturing industry, and ultimately contributing to the realization of a sustainable society. In the case of wood materials, internal properties cannot […]
Development of a Functional Mushroom Cultivation Substrate with High Nutritional Value and Reduced Calorie and Phosphorus Content, and Verification of Its Health-Related Functions
In this project, we will develop a cultivation substrate preparation technology using underutilized biomass and osmotic regulators, with the goal of producing novel mushrooms that are highly nutritious, low in potassium and phosphorus, and offer a wide range of functional benefits. Through this work, we aim to (1) create new health-food markets for people with […]
