Year(FY) Title Commendation Organization
2022

Practical application of PTP packaging using environmentally friendly biomass plastic

5th Japan Open Innovation Awards "Minister of the Environment Award”

Cabinet Office, Government of Japan

2022

From paper cups to compost! Joint demonstration of recycling system using biodegradable paper cups

5th Japan Open Innovation Awards "Selection Committee's Special Award"

Cabinet Office, Government of Japan

2022

Demonstration and development of large-diameter bulk GaN substrates for power electronics

NEDO Energy Conservation Technology Development Award "Excellent Business Award”

NEDO (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization)

2022

"Mission" continues to be a long-selling material for high-class women's suits

53rd Senken Gosen Awards ”Hit Award"

Senken Newspaper

2022

Development and practical application of antistatic materials for electron beam lithography

Ichimura Industrial Award "Contribution Award"

Kiyoshi Ichimura New Technology Foundation

2021

Construction of a recycling-oriented society using biodegradable resin BioPBS and local resources

9th Platinum Grand Prize "Excellence Award (Green Technology Innovation Award)"

Platinum Concept Network / Platinum Grand Prize Steering Committee

2021

A working partnership that introduced a strong thermoplastic replacement for steel roof components.(KyronMAXTM Roof Receivers)

Automotive News PACE Award

Automotive News

2021

Contribution to the development of JEITA standards and international proposals for indoor solar cell evaluation methods

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Industrial Standardization Project Award (Director-General's Award, Industrial Technology and Environmental Bureau)

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

2020

Invention of Technologies for Producing Commodity Polyester from Biomass Resources

National Commendation for Invention, The Asahi Shimbun Prize

Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation

2020

Industrialization of 1-hexene manufacturing process using ethylene trimerization catalyst

The Japan Petroleum Institute Award

The Japan Petroleum Institute

2020

Development of 1-Hexene Manufacturing Technology Using Ethylene Trimerization Chromium Catalyst Consisting of 4-Components

Chemical Technology Award

The Chemical Society of Japan

2018

Development of highly active and highly selective chromium-based ethylene trimerization catalyst

Catalysis Society of Japan Award

Catalysis Society of Japan

2018

Self-propelled robot system with noise

TPM Excellent Award

Japan Institute of Plant maintenance

2017

GINZA SIX(Exterior materials)

Japan Stainless Steel Assciation Prize

Japan Stainless Steel Assciation

2017

New approach to phosphor research for LEDs

Phosphor Research Society Award

Phosphor Research Society.
The Electrochemical Society of Japan

2014

Commercialization of Transparent Engineering Plastics from Renewable Resources - Activities for realizing KAITEKI

Green and Sustainable Chemistry Awards Awarded by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry

Japan Association for Chemical Innovation

2014

Development of new material for sheath core type cellulose acetate fiber "Kist"

The Technology Award of The Society of Fiber Science and Technology, Japan

The Society of Fiber and Technology, Japan

2013

Aluminum resin composite board "Alpolic"

Japan Stainless Steel Assciation Prize、 the Highest Award

Japan Stainless Steel Assciation

2013

Research on the multi-microchannel reactor and its application to biomass-derived acrylate monomer production process

The SCEJ Award for Outstanding Young Engineer

The Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan

2013

Development and industrialization of high contrast dichroic dyes and liquid crystal compositions for cameras

Chemical Technology Award

The Chemical Society of Japan

2012

Design of acrylic block polymer for hair styling and establishment of its new synthesis method

Technology Progress Award

The Chemical Society of Japan

2012

Development of manufacturing technology for high-resolution plastic optical devices used as important components of various optical devices

4th Monodzukuri Nippon (Manufacuring Japan) Grand Award Minister of Economic, Trade and Industry Award

Ministry of Economic, Trade and Industry

2012

Energy-saving coke production technology that enables expansion of coal resources

Okochi memorial prize for production

Okochi Memorial Foundation

2012

Development and industrialization of innovative catalytic processes for ethylene glycol production

Japan Chemical Industry Association Award for technology

Japan Chemical Industry Association

2012

Development and industrialization of fiber type high-precision DNA chip "Genopal®"

Japan Chemical Industry Association Award for technology

Japan Chemical Industry Association

2012

Invention of red phosphor that improves color rendering of white LED

Invention Award, awarded by Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation

2011

Development of red phosphor (CASN phosphor) for white LED

Japan Chemical Industry Association Award for technology

Japan Chemical Industry Association

2011

Innovative Ethylene Glycol Synthesis Process using Novel Homogeneous Catalyst

The 11th (2011) Green and Sustainable Chemistry Award, awarded by minister of Economic, Trade and Industry

Japan Association for Chemical Innovation

2011

Development of New White LED Phosphor Containing Scandium

Fujimori memorial prize

The Rare Earth Society of Japan

2011

Development and industrialization of high-performance zeolite steam adsorbent

Chemical Technology Award

The Chemical Society of Japan

2010

Development of low chromatic aberration graded index plastic rod lens

Optical Design Award

Optics Design Group of The Optical Society of Japan

2010

Development of new water vapor adsorbent and application technology for desiccant air conditioning and adsorption refrigerator

The Japan Society on Adsorption Award for Technology

The Japan Society on Adsorption

2010

Development of neutron moisture measurement technology

TPM Award for excellent product

Japan Institute of Plant maintenance

2010

Development and industrialization of a novel catalytic process for ethylene glycol production

The Japan Petroleum Institute Award

The Japan Petroleum Institute

2009

Development of an innovative water vapor adsorbent that “cools with solar heat”

3rd Monodzukuri Nippon (Manufacuring Japan) Grand Award Excellent Award

Ministry of Economic, Trade and Industry

2009

Development of high quality aluminum ingot (ALFINE)

Japan Aluminium Association Award for Technology

Japan Aluminium Association

2009

Development and industrialization of hollow fiber membrane SADFTM for wastewater treatment

The Technology Award of The Society of Fiber Science and Technology, Japan

The Society of Fiber and Technology, Japan

2009

Industrialization of desiccant air conditioning using a new water vapor adsorbent AQSOA

The SCEJ Award for Technology

The Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan

2009

Novel synthesis method, structure and emission properties of Eu2+ + activated SrxCa1-xAlSiN3 phosphor

Phosphor Research Society Award

Phosphor Research Society. The Electrochemical Society of Japan