Large-scale investment in the energy and environmental industries is creating a new energy network society. Recently, highly efficient energy materials such as renewable energy sources (solar and wind power, smart grid technology) using IT technology, and plug-in hybrid cars equipped with high-performance batteries are required.

In the development of environmental energy technologies, we are focusing on “superconducting technology”, which is a high-efficiency energy utilization technology, and are working to “establish advanced energy technology ” by fusing these technologies. Through our research, our laboratory is tackling the major issues of global environmental protection, aiming at effective use of energy, alternative technologies for rare metals, and the construction of a low-carbon society.

“Superconducting technology” is expected to be an energy technology for high-efficiency, large-current transmission and high-performance power storage. In addition, it is necessary to steadily promote superconducting magnet technology applied to Maglev, etc. An example is shown below.

○ Development of superconducting wires and magnets for superconducting system applications

In order to apply high-performance superconductors to the energy field, superconducting tape using high-temperature superconductors are essential. For this reason, we are developing a new long tape fabrication technology that extends the epitaxial thin film growth technology.

○ Improve the performance of functional thin films by controlling nanostructure and thin film growth

When certain impurities are added to advanced energy materials such as superconducting materials, the impurities are self-organized in nano-size and exhibit unexpected functions. By actively controlling, we aim to develop materials with the highest performance in the world.

Production equipment for producing advanced energy film environment thin films