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Book Title: A Guide to Choosing and Using Surfactants: Case Studies －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ◎ Here are tips to maximize effectiveness by understanding structure, function, and properties! ◎ What are the methods to avoid aggregation, coalescence, creaming, insufficient wetting, and poor adsorption? －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book ◆ Usage - Selection considering the environment and regulations - Control of micelle concentration - Innovations to enhance the effectiveness of surfactants - Control of bleed-out ◆ New Insights - AI predictions of dispersibility and viscosity - Protein protective effects - Biodegradable and naturally derived surfactants ◆ Applications - Cosmetics, detergents, food, pharmaceuticals - Concrete, ceramics - Textiles, films, paints, adhesives, paper ◆ Evaluation Techniques Irritation assessment, surface tension measurement Identification and quantitative analysis of surfactant components in products

- Filler compounding, structural control, molecular design, thermal conductivity evaluation - ◎ Compatibility with temperatures above 200°C ◎ Usage of nitride fillers ◎ Balancing "insulation" and "heat dissipation" ⇒ A comprehensive overview of the latest technologies for next-generation power devices, LEDs, and automotive electronics! --- ■ Structure of this document ◆ Handling of high thermal conductivity fillers and compounding technology with resins ◆ - Detailed explanation of thermal conductivity and functional characteristics of various high thermal conductivity fillers - Dispersion control and stabilization technology for high thermal conductivity fillers - Orientation control technology for fillers and its effects - - - ◆ Development of high thermal conductivity resins for next-generation devices such as power semiconductors ◆ - Temperature characteristics when using power semiconductors and LEDs - What are the characteristics of nitride fillers, which are attracting attention as high thermal conductivity fillers? - - ◆ Methods and points for measuring thermal conductivity ◆ - How to use thermal conductivity measurement devices and key points - Measurement of thermal diffusion and thermal conductivity of thermal interface materials - Flash method, quasi-steady method, distance change method, frequency change method... - - -

**Book Title:** How to Evaluate the Business Viability of Research and Development Themes and Determine Resource Allocation --- ★ Delve into the evaluation, focal points, and decisive factors for narrowing down promising themes and investing strategically! **Key Points of This Book:** 1. How to identify promising R&D themes? 2. What perspectives on business viability can assist management's decision-making? 3. How to determine the importance and priority of themes? 4. What are the key points for personnel allocation, motivation, and efficiency in investing human resources?

■ Points of this book ◎ Tactile and Textural Expression and Decoration Technology - Tactile expression using artificial leather and its quantification technology! - Development examples of colored resins to replace metallic paint and piano black paint! - Decoration technology for complex three-dimensional shaped parts! - Improved scratch resistance, weather resistance, and chemical resistance of decorative surfaces! Achieving both heat resistance and cold resistance! ◎ Design of In-Vehicle Cockpits and HMIs - Enhancing the reliability of aesthetically pleasing curved touch panels! - Requirements for HMI at Level 3 of autonomous driving! - AR display and 3D display technology using head-up displays! - Monitoring technology for drowsiness and distraction with minimal driver load! ◎ Odor and VOC Measures in Vehicle Interiors - Artificial leather, paints, and adhesives used in interiors - Odor, fogging, and discoloration measures for polyurethane foam - Types of aldehydes emitted from automotive materials, causes of emission, and their reduction - Odor reduction in vehicle interiors using hot melt adhesives ◎ Control of Sound and Heat in Vehicle Interiors for Enhanced Comfort - Sources and reduction measures for the unique "high-frequency noise" of EVs! - Automotive windows that do not compromise transparency and radio wave permeability - Heat transfer characteristics of the human body and evaluation methods for thermal comfort in vehicle interiors! - How to improve the texture and comfort of the entire interior space?

High heat resistance, high thermal conductivity, high strength, high toughness, low loss, adsorption, sound absorption Cutting-edge technology for electronics, medical, and automotive applications! ―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――― ■ Key Points of This Document ◆ Manufacturing and Processing Technology of Nanofibers ◆ - How to achieve uniform thickness during nanofiber production? - Control technology for stable and continuous spinning - Manufacturing technology for nanofibers that reduces the use of solvents and minimizes environmental impact - Key points for controlling the position and posture of nozzles in the melt-blown method - How to prevent stress concentration during fiber stretching? - Key points for efficiently performing fiber stretching ◆ Observation of Nanofiber States and Evaluation Methods ◆ - Evaluation methods for mechanical properties and material transport properties - Methods for observing structural states, evaluating mechanical and electrical properties - Methods for surface observation of nanofibers - Measurement of thickness variation in nanofiber nonwoven fabrics ◆ Application Examples of Nanofibers in Various Fields ◆ - Development of sensing technology and sensors using nanofibers - Development of materials utilizing transparency and optical properties - Application examples as medical materials and hygiene materials - Application examples in automotive uses

Book Title: How to Make, Use, and Evaluate PCP/MOF and Various Porous Materials -------------------- ■ Key Points of This Book ◎ Various Synthesis Methods for PCP/MOF Solution Static Method, Solution Stirring Method, Hydrothermal Synthesis, Microwave, Ultrasound Synthesis, Electrochemical Synthesis, Use of Micro Strong Mixing Fields, Solid Phase Synthesis, Use of Supercritical Fluids, etc. ◎ Analysis and Evaluation Know-How for Porous Materials Crystal Growth Observation, Pore Distribution Measurement, Gas Adsorption Method, Mercury Intrusion Method, Adsorption Rate Measurement, Visualization of Void Structures, Thermal Conductivity Measurement, Electrochemical Measurement, etc. ◎ Practical Challenges and Issues Reproducibility, Manufacturing Scale-Up, Safety in Experiments and Usage, Overseas Research, Patent Application Trends, etc. ◎ Application Development and Future Possibilities CO2 Separation, Gas Adsorption, Deodorization, Hydrogen Storage, Next-Generation Batteries, Electronics, Sensors, Chemical Reaction Fields, Catalysts, Medical Applications, etc. --------------------

Book Title: Streamlining Research and Development Using Artificial Intelligence: A Collection of Case Studies --- ◎ Desperately Wanting! How to Acquire and Nurture 'AI Talent'!! --- ■ Key Points of This Book ● Considerations and Preparations for Implementation in Business! - What can be done at this point? - Which technologies should be applied to which tasks? - What are the work processes for AI development? - How to visualize business operations during implementation? ● Intensifying Competition for AI Engineers! - How to create a training plan and approach during the training period? - What is the process for developing AI talent? - What are the methods for nurturing AI talent through project-based learning? - Should AI talent be outsourced or developed in-house? ● There’s No Reason Not to Use This Innovative Technology! - Creative artificial intelligence that generates new concepts! - AI that visualizes and extracts latent needs! - How to utilize AI in new business development! - How to analyze technological trends using patent information!

Book Title: Surface Treatment, Dispersion Technology, and Composite Examples of Carbon Nanotubes --------------------- ■ Key Points of This Book ◆ Manufacturing, Surface Treatment, and Dispersion Technology of Carbon Nanotubes ◆ ◆ Application Examples of Carbon Nanotubes ◆ ◆ Characterization Techniques for Carbon Nanotubes ◆ --------------------- ● Publication Date: December 27, 2019 ● Authors: 56 ● Format: A4 Size, 456 Pages Hardcover Edition: Price: 88,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-772-5 　　↓↓　The hardcover edition is out of print　↓↓ On-Demand Edition Available 　　　　　 Price: 44,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-893-7 　　　　　 After receiving your order, we will perform simple printing and binding. ---------------------

Book Title: Synthesis, Applications, and Troubleshooting of Polymers, Particles, and Coatings Centered on Radical Polymerization --- ■ Key Points of This Book ★ Types and Approaches of Radical Polymerization Emulsion polymerization, suspension polymerization, bulk polymerization, dispersion polymerization, gas-phase polymerization, phase separation emulsion method, phase inversion emulsion method, mini-emulsion polymerization, soap-free emulsion polymerization, and others. ★ Types and Uses of Various Additives Emulsifiers for emulsion polymerization, reactive surfactants, biodegradable surfactants, suspension stabilizers, polymerization inhibitors, photopolymerization initiators, acid-base generating agents, and others. ★ Various Applications and Their Latest Examples Water-soluble polymers, biodegradable polymers, microcapsules, core-shell materials, (water-based) paints, adhesives, UV-curable materials, DDS (Drug Delivery Systems), and others. ★ Manufacturing, Evaluation, and Troubleshooting Polymerization rate, testing and evaluation of effective material properties, combination of radical polymerization and grafting, [Case Study] Decomposition and fire accidents in the use of polymerization initiators - their causes and countermeasures, and others.

Book Title: Development and Application Cases of Self-Healing Materials, Self-Organizing Materials, and Shape Memory Materials ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー A comprehensive collection of self-healing approaches such as molecular chain mobility, supramolecular networks, and dynamic covalent bonds! ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー ■ Key Points of This Book ◆ Development and Application Cases of Self-Healing Materials ◆ - What are the mechanisms by which self-healing occurs? - How is the degree of repair for scratches and dents evaluated? - How can accurate functional expression be achieved when damaged? - Maintaining anti-fogging, gas barrier properties, heat resistance, transparency, adhesion, toughness, weather resistance, scratch resistance, and imparting self-healing properties. - Thorough explanations of application cases in FRP, barrier materials, catalysts, semiconductor materials, wiring materials, etc.! ◆ Development and Application Cases of Self-Organizing Materials ◆ - Detailed explanation of the introduction of self-organization capabilities and the development of functional materials! - Thorough explanation of methods for controlling self-organization! - How does the self-organization process occur? ◆ Development and Application Cases of Shape Memory Materials ◆ - Detailed explanation of the mechanisms of shape memory properties and methods of molecular design! - Thorough explanation of evaluation methods for shape memory properties!

Title: Points to Consider for Entering the Space Business and Required New Technologies and Materials --- ★ A wealth of business ideas that utilize your company's core technologies for entering the space industry! ★ Is there potential for repurposing commercial products? What are the required characteristics, reliability, and evaluation methods? --- ■ Key Points of This Book 1. Detailed explanation of the legal systems and support structures that encourage private sector entry! 2. What should you do in the space business? How to find development themes to tackle moving forward! 3. Rapid increase in private sector entry! What are the required characteristics and entry methods for components, materials, and electronic devices like small rockets and satellites? 4. Other new technologies and materials required in the space business! ---

Unraveling substrate, wiring, mounting materials, and mounting technology aimed at "miniaturization and high density," "high speed and high frequency," and "flexibility." ■ Key points of this book ◎ Response to automotive and miniaturization for high density ◎ Response to 5G and high-speed communication ◎ Advancement of mounting and design technology

Book Title: Development of Materials for 3D Printers and High Precision of Molded Products －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ★ How to achieve both "cost reduction" and "high precision" for mass production of final products? ★ Compatibility between materials and molding technology, and measures against surface roughness, gas burn, weld lines, etc.! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ●Publication Date: May 29, 2020 ●Authors: 73 ●Format: A4 size, 469 pages Hardcover Edition: Price: 88,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-793-0 　↓↓↓　The hardcover edition is out of print On-Demand Edition Available 　　　　　 Price: 44,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-890-6 　　　　　 After receiving your order, we will perform simple printing and binding. －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－

Book Title: Application of Biosignal Sensing and Human State Estimation －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ◎ Applications in healthcare, sports, automotive, monitoring, marketing, and production sites ◎ Featuring the latest technologies that visualize "risks" and "internal states" previously unseen from biosignals! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book ◎ Non-contact measurement of heart rate, respiration, and pulse waves ◎ Unconstrained measurement of heart rate and pulse waves ◎ Analysis of faces and expressions ◎ Measurement and analysis of gaze and eye movements ◎ Measurement and analysis of brain waves ◎ Processing and interpretation of biosignals

Book Title: 【Book】New Needs, Regulations, and Responses in Food Container Packaging －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ★ Preceding examples of container packaging development aimed at extending food shelf life, maintaining freshness, and microwave cooking! ■ Key Points of This Book ★ Details of regulations in various countries and practical responses - Regulations and testing in Europe, the United States, China, and Japan - Introduction of Japan's positive list system and the required management and testing - Migration testing of monomers and additives from food contact materials - Legal regulations on paper-based container packaging in various countries ★ Development examples of new food packaging materials and packages - Physiological phenomena of fresh produce and mechanisms of freshness deterioration - Innovations to suppress heating unevenness and steam release in microwave-compatible packaging - Improvement of barrier properties in bottle containers for maintaining the freshness and flavor of alcoholic beverages and drinks - Suppression of barrier property degradation due to retort sterilization and bending ★ Environmental responses in food container packaging - Development and adoption examples of food container packaging using biodegradable and biomass plastics - Reduction of plastic usage through thinning of container packaging and transition to paper - Development of water-based and UV-curable inks for food packaging and compliance examples - Environmental initiatives by food manufacturers and required characteristics for packaging materials

Book Title: Measures Against Microparticles and Contaminants in Clean Rooms and Worker Education --- ■ Key Points of This Book 1. Measures Against Foreign Substances and Dust Generated by Humans ~ How much can risk be mitigated through worker education? Key points. 2. Measures Against Foreign Substances and Dust Brought in by Humans ~ How strict should measures be according to cleanliness class? Criteria for judgment. 3. Management of Temperature, Humidity, and Static Electricity, and Dust Control ~ Essential for controlling the behavior of microparticles! How to utilize systems and tools. 4. Measures Against Foreign Substances in Clean Rooms Across Various Industries ~ Examples of foreign substances generated from manufacturing processes and equipment: Semiconductor and electronic components Chemicals and materials Biological clean rooms

Book Title: How to Enhance the Motivation of R&D Developers and Practical Case Studies Revealing the latest research on "motivation and drive" to maximize the capabilities of R&D personnel, along with specific implementation know-how!! ---------------------------- ■ Key Points of This Book ● What does "motivation" mean for research and development professionals? Are you managing in a way that decreases motivation? ● If young researchers are not passionate about their work, outstanding technologies and products will not emerge! How to enhance the motivation of research and development developers! ● Theme proposal systems, progress management, theme evaluation, withdrawal... Innovations for enhancing motivation in various stages of research and development!

Book Title: Sensing, Analysis, and Visualization of Odors --- ◎ How to sensitively detect and visualize the ambiguous and difficult-to-quantify "odor" Development cases aimed at new applications such as living spaces, vehicle interiors, disease diagnosis, food quality control, and factory odor detection are included. --- ■ Key Points of This Book ● Mechanisms of odor recognition ● Development trends of odor sensors comparable to the sense of smell ● Sensing of biogas and disease diagnosis ● Development trends of various gas sensors ● Visualization of odors and fragrances through sensory evaluation and instrumental analysis ● Latest application cases utilizing odors

Book Title: Latest Technologies for Optimal Design of Compatibility and Dispersion Conditions in Polymer Alloys/Blends, Evaluation and Applications --- ★ "Strength and Lightweight," "Heat Resistance and Transparency," "Hardness and Flexibility and Molding Speed" ... Tips for Overcoming "Trade-offs" in Heterogeneous Polymer Composites --- ■ Key Points of This Book ★ Mechanisms of Alloys/Blends and Control of Molecular Structure - Concept of Phase Separation Structure - Differentiation between Compatible and Incompatible Phases - Contributions of Polymer Viscoelasticity, SP Values, etc. to Compatibility - Types of "Compatibilizers" and Their Usage ★ Manufacturing Technologies, Quality Evaluation, New Initiatives - Twin-Screw Extrusion Mixing, Equipment for Reactive Processes, and Prevention of Dispersion Variability - Functional Evaluation through Various Instrument Analyses, Visualization of Alloys - Utilization of MI, AI, Experimental Design Methods, and Computational Chemistry in Alloys/Blends ★ Functional Enhancement and Its Applications - High Strength (Automobiles, Aircraft, Construction, Various Enclosures, etc.) - Thermal, Optical, and Electrical Properties (Electronic Devices, Displays, Medical Applications, etc.) - Functional Compensation of Biodegradable Resins and Biopolymers

★ Thermal decomposition GC, MALDI-MS, NMR, IR/Raman spectroscopy, GPC, etc. Selection of methods suitable for the purpose and materials, along with specific analytical case studies! ★ Packed with qualitative and quantitative analysis know-how for separation and extraction from unknown samples, applicable in material development and quality control! ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー ■ Key Points of This Book ◆ Differentiation of Analytical Instruments and Sample Preparation - Characteristics of each analytical method, optimal combinations - Sample preparation - Know-how for conducting high-precision, rapid, and simple analyses - Addressing data variability ◆ How to Obtain Clean Spectral Peaks and Accurate Interpretation - Removal of unwanted peaks such as noise - How to interpret ghost peaks, peak splitting, and overlapping - Analysis and identification methods for similar substances - Detection methods for peaks that are difficult to analyze with general-purpose libraries ◆ Numerous Analytical Examples Included - Characteristics of various additives and their analytical techniques - Analysis of bleed-out additives - Resins, rubber, inks, adhesives, electrolytes, etc. - Molecular weight distribution, branching, and composition analysis of polymers - Identification of unknown components and measurement examples of trace components

Book Title: Interface Control, Molding and Processing Technology, and Material Applications of CFRP/CFRTP --- ■ Key Points of This Book Characteristics and Selection of Base Resin, Production of Prepreg Materials - Properties of pitch-based and PAN-based carbon fibers - Epoxy resin with a high concentration of milled carbon fibers - CFRP using TriA-X resin Interface Control Between Base Resin and Carbon Fiber - Compatibilizers to enhance adhesion at the resin-fiber interface - Bonding using water-soluble polymers - Improvement of interface properties through colloidal adsorption Physical Properties, Strength, and Lifespan Evaluation - Interlaminar delamination characteristics of CFRP laminates - Laser ultrasonic and eddy current testing - Observation of crack initiation, propagation, and failure High-Cycle Molding and Adhesive Joining Technologies - Hybrid molding of CFRTP - Suppression of warpage in hybrid molded products - Strength enhancement through the combination of 3D printing and lasers - Steering laminate technology for CFRP Material Applications and Development Cases of CFRP and CFRTP - Application to automotive back doors - Sandwich structures of foam and CFRP - Application of CFRP in the aerospace field and multicopter airframes - Application to sound-absorbing materials and reinforcement materials for buildings

◎ What is the human temperature reception mechanism? ◎ A thorough explanation of heat shielding and insulation technologies, as well as air conditioning technologies, to evaluate thermal environments and achieve comfort! ◎ Thermal storage, latent heat, waste heat recovery ⇒ A detailed explanation of technologies aimed at using heat efficiently and achieving energy savings in automobiles! ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー ■ Key Points of This Book ◆ Heat management for next-generation vehicles ◆ ◆ Temperature control technologies for vehicle interiors ◆ ◆ Effective utilization technologies for thermal energy, such as waste heat recovery ◆

Book Title: Product Development and Practical Application of Genome Editing Technology －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ◎ What is the potential for creating a huge market with the technology awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2020? Where and how can it be utilized? ◎ A multifaceted explanation of specific applications in energy production, disease treatment, and plant breeding, as well as the associated issues! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book ◆ Understand technology trends, development, and the key points for successful social implementation all in one book! - Explanations from various perspectives including regulatory frameworks, intellectual property, safety, ethical issues, and social acceptance! 1 Addressing patent issues that pose barriers to commercialization 2 Safety challenges and measures against off-target effects 3 Applications in the smart cell industry and solutions to related challenges 4 Applications in model animal creation and pharmaceutical evaluation 5 Development of gene therapy technologies and regenerative medicine 6 Utilization in the improvement of agricultural product varieties

■ Points of this book 【High-Frequency Substrate Materials】 - Characteristics and development of various substrate materials such as epoxy, polyimide, liquid crystal polymer, and fluorine - Development of new resins for 5G that achieve both "high heat resistance and low dielectric properties" - Surface modification and adhesion, bonding techniques that enhance the adhesion of copper/resin without compromising smoothness 【5G Antennas】 - Antenna design technology for 5G smartphones - Reflectors and area construction using metamaterial/metasurface technology - Antenna RF front-end modules that realize Massive MIMO in the high SHF band 【Electronic Components for 5G/Beyond 5G】 - Characteristics and technological trends of ceramic capacitors required for 5G - Technological trends and high-frequency advancements of SAW filters for 5G - Research and development trends of compound semiconductor devices for terahertz waveband wireless communication 【Electromagnetic Wave Absorption and Shielding Materials】 - Design methods for wave absorbers and wave shields compatible with 5G millimeter waves - Application of ceramics and carbon materials for wave absorption and shielding materials for millimeter waves 【Development and Integration Technology of Optical Devices】 - Development and integration technology of optical waveguides, optical modulators, and optical transceivers - Optical connection components and optical connection technology aimed at realizing Co-Package

Book Title: Evaluation of Research and Development Themes and How to Decide on Termination/Withdrawal ■ Key Points of This Book ◎ Research and development personnel often learn only from failures! Research and development failures are the foundation for future successes and creativity! 1. What are the aims and key points of discussion at each gate? 2. How to use stage gates to operate the development process and make continuation/termination decisions? 3. What are the appropriate methods for making Go-Stop decisions based on objective evaluations of R&D themes? 4. How to advance and utilize the progress management system for research and development themes? 5. How to determine the timing for the termination or withdrawal of new R&D themes? 6. What does the termination/withdrawal decision of R&D themes based on a technology portfolio entail? 7. How to handle themes that are not approved at the gate? 8. How to follow up with personnel responsible for terminated themes? 9. How to cultivate an attitude of assessing the quality of themes and making continuation decisions? 10. What are the methods for introducing a system that positively evaluates failures?

Book Title: Intellectual Property Value Evaluation and Effective Utilization Contributing to Management and Business Strategy ☆ How to visualize and appeal the contribution of intellectual property to management! ◎ What patents are truly necessary for business strategy! Approaching objective and valid intellectual property value evaluation and strategic utilization! ■ Key Points of This Book 1. What methods can be used to evaluate the value of intellectual property and visualize its contribution to management and business? 2. Can artificial intelligence help improve the efficiency of intellectual property operations? How to introduce, use, and points to be cautious about! 3. How to build an intellectual property strategy that anticipates market and technology trends! Formulating and implementing an intellectual property strategy that outpaces rival companies! 4. Behind the scenes of intellectual property department reform that changed the awareness of department members and elevated the department's status! 5. The annual accumulation of patent maintenance costs gradually pressures management! 6. How to build a strong patent network to prevent other companies from entering the market! Proper portfolio management of owned intellectual property and intellectual property strategy! 7. What is the difference between inventions that should be patented and those that should be kept secret as know-how? 8. Intellectual property licensing, M&A, patent transfer, fundraising.

Book Title: Granting Antibacterial and Antiviral Properties to Materials, Processing Technologies, and Evaluation --- ◎ Thorough explanation of materials and surface designs that prevent bacterial and viral adhesion! ◎ What are the indicators for measuring antibacterial and antiviral properties? Detailed explanation of evaluation technologies! ◎ Includes research, testing, and evaluation examples related to the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)! --- ■ Key Points of This Book ◆ Mechanisms of Bacterial and Viral Proliferation, Mechanisms of Antibacterial and Antiviral Action ◆ ・What are the types and characteristics of bacteria and viruses? How do they proliferate? What are the control methods? ・What are the mechanisms of action for organic and inorganic antibacterial agents and various antiviral agents? ◆ Design and Development of Antibacterial and Antiviral Properties, Technologies for Granting Properties to Materials, Processing Technologies ◆ ・Control technologies for antibacterial and antiviral performance, granting technologies, processing technologies ・Performance control using light ・Antibacterial and antiviral effects of silver and copper and the development of materials utilizing them ◆ Overview of Antibacterial and Antiviral Performance Testing and Evaluation Methods ◆ ・What are the evaluation testing methods and technologies for antibacterial and antiviral performance? ・What are the evaluation methods for antibacterial and antiviral products?

Book Title: Collection of Case Studies on Scale-Up and Substance Production in Bioreactors －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ★ Here are tips for implementing scale-up "efficiently," "quickly," and "with minimal failures"! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book ● Efficient Scale-Up of Bioreactors - Data acquisition in the lab necessary for scale-up - Selection of operating conditions using measurement and numerical analysis techniques ● Efforts to Increase Yield and Production Efficiency of Target Substances - Defoaming technology for bioreactors - High-density culture techniques aimed at improving productivity - What is cultivation that suppresses by-products? - Which microorganisms or cells to utilize? ● Introduction of Abundant Substance Production Case Studies Ethanol, hydrogen, methane, biodiesel, sugars, biodegradable substances, beer, pharmaceutical and cosmetic raw materials, ● Latest Technologies in Production Management and Smart Cell Development - Substance production through continuous cultivation - Utilization of data analysis and AI for smart cell development - Bioreactors utilizing microbubbles - Bioreactors without stirring blades

Book Title: Latest Technologies in Materials, Molding, and Applications Related to Sealing, Barriers, and Coatings ★ Sealing technology is essential for next-generation communications such as 6G and terahertz, as well as for semiconductors. ■ Key Points of This Book ★ Latest trends in sealing materials and molding ★ Sealing solutions for the 5G, IoT, and DX era ★ Measurement, evaluation, and analysis of sealing and barriers ★ Sealing, barriers, and coatings in next-generation automobiles, displays, and energy storage fields ● Published: April 30, 2021 ● Authors: 72 ● Format: A4 size, 689 pages Hardcover edition: Price: 88,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-838-8 　　↓↓ The hardcover edition is out of print ↓↓ On-demand edition available for sale 　　　　　 Price: 44,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86798-085-9 　　　　　 After receiving your order, we will print and bind it simply.

Book Title: Choosing and Using Coalescing Agents, Curing Agents, and Crosslinking Agents, and Their Examples ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー ★ Complete curing of areas not exposed to UV light, uniform curing of surfaces and interiors, selection of initiators suitable for LED-UV! ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー ■ Key Points of This Book - Precise control of polymer structure and molecular weight - Introduction of functional groups to polymer ends, synthesis of crosslinkable polymers - Uniform curing technology for thick films and shadowed areas using UV irradiation - Reduction of oxygen inhibition and curing inhibition by bases and water in UV curing - Selection and usage of photoinitiators and sensitizers for UV-LED curing - Improvement of flexibility and elongation for films and coatings that conform to curved surfaces - High heat resistance, low dielectric constant, and low dielectric loss of epoxy resins for 5G applications - Improvement of workability by balancing long pot life and fast curing - Enhancement of stretchability and toughness through the formation of a supramolecular network structure with freely movable crosslinking points - Analysis of curing reactions and crosslinking states, and their real-time measurement

■ Points of this Book Understanding the mechanisms of degradation and discoloration of polymer materials - How do auto-oxidative degradation and discoloration progress under the influence of light, heat, and metal ions? - What factors promote hydrolysis? - How can we prevent cracking caused by solvents, oils, surfactants, and other chemicals? - The degradation mechanisms and stabilization of various materials such as thermosetting resins, thermoplastics, and composite materials. Optimal formulation of additives - Formulations considering antagonistic effects, compatibility, and migration. - Responses when antioxidants themselves discolor. - Synergistic effects and antagonistic actions of UVA/HALS. - Prevention of poor dispersion and blooming caused by metal inactivators. - Selection of antibacterial and antifungal agents according to purpose. - Selection of curing agents considering cost, safety, and lifespan. - Mechanisms of bleed-out occurrence and countermeasures. Troubles and countermeasures for polymer products - Degradation and prevention of protective coatings on automobiles due to temperature, pollen, bird droppings, stones, etc. - Scratch resistance, chemical resistance, and hardness in automotive decorative films. - How to meet the safety, reliability, and strength required in the railway sector? - Troubles such as burning and odor in packaging materials and their countermeasures. - Durability, seismic resistance, fire resistance... what are the required properties in the construction field?

Book Title: Visualization of the Five Senses and Elucidation of Mechanisms Using Artificial Intelligence --- ◎ How can we "digitize" intangible sensory information such as human preferences, sensibilities, actions, and tacit knowledge? ◎ Model human senses and apply them to product development! --- ■ Key Points of This Book 1. Smell, taste, sight, touch, hearing— Modeling of human "five senses" and product development using artificial intelligence 2. Modeling and evaluation of human "emotions" and "cognitive functions/actions" 3. Biometric information collection technologies for evaluating the five senses and emotions, and their analysis through machine learning 4. Machine learning analysis of "sensibility/sensory data" that changes over time

Book Title: Presentation of Sensations in VR/AR Technology, Augmentation Techniques, and Latest Application Cases --- ◎ Responding to new needs born from the COVID-19 pandemic: "Non-face-to-face, non-contact," "Remote," "Remote operation"! --- ■ Key Points of This Book 【Vision】 - Design of head-mounted displays considering "usability" and "comfort" - Improvement of holography calculation speed and application to 3D images and head-mounted displays - Air display technology aimed at applications in signage and control panels - Causes of motion sickness and VR sickness and their effects on the body 【Haptics and Force Sense】 - Development examples of various haptic sensors aimed at reproducing human touch 【Hearing】 - Construction of highly immersive sound spaces and development examples of acoustic playback devices - Sound space rendering technology that realizes virtual sound environments 【Temperature Sensation】 - Advancements in understanding the perceptual characteristics of temperature sensation and its interactions with other senses and emotions 【Taste and Smell】 - Augmentation of olfaction and gustation utilizing inter-sensory interactions 【Application Cases】

- Response to 5G, high-speed, and miniaturization - ■ Key Points of This Document Design and Application of Heat Sinks - Resolution of hotspot issues in next-generation power devices - Increase in maximum heat transport per unit - Composite use of graphite and metal materials and application of heat spreaders Development and Application Examples of TIM (Thermal Interface Material) - Orientation technology for transporting large amounts of heat in the thickness direction - Emergence of high thermal conductivity in TIM and reduction of contact thermal resistance - Achievement of high thermal conductivity with less filler content Development of Heat Dissipation Substrates - Improvement of high thermal conductivity and heat shock characteristics of metal-based substrates - Enhancement of thermal conductivity in silicon nitride substrates Prospects for Next-Generation Cooling Technologies - Outlook and challenges of boiling cooling technology - Boiling heat transfer under electric field application Examples of Heat Dissipation Design for Devices - Approach to thermal design and thermal verification, simulation technology - Response to thermal design based on substrate heat dissipation, component technology - Design and evaluation of submerged processor chips aimed at liquid immersion cooling - Key points of thermal design in mobile devices

Book Title: Material Design and Latest Applications Related to Water and Functional Polymers ★ Points for Achieving Desired Resin Functions: Dissolving in Water, Being Insoluble, Repelling Water, Wetting with Water... ■ Key Points of This Book ◆ The Relationship Between Water and Resins/Polymers - The presence or absence of hydroxyl groups, the SP value of the polymer, and the relationship between interfacial free energy and "wettability" - Why do polymers that are supposed to be water-resistant experience water degradation? - Types, selection, and usage of "surfactants" that act as "dispersants" in water ◆ Functions and Applications of Water Solubility, Water Absorption, and Water Dispersion - Water-decomposable resins and water-resistant paper coatings addressing the marine plastic problem - Thickeners, gelling agents, coagulants, cleaning agents, cosmetics, hygiene products like "diapers," and environmentally friendly inks and labels - Improving the crosslinking of water-based resins and selecting additives ◆ Applications for Water Repellency, Hydrophilicity, Waterproofing, and Corrosion Resistance - Functional group control, charge control, surface modification, and controlling the "wettability" of resins - Aesthetics of buildings, stain removal, fingerprint resistance, rust prevention for electronic devices, and countermeasures against salt damage

Book Title: Data Creation and Its Analysis and Application Cases for Materials Informatics ■ Key Points of This Book - Policies of various countries and the development of databases - A system for organizing, managing, and extracting scattered data into a database - Skills required for data scientists and data engineers, and efforts for their development - Acquisition of large amounts of data through automation of experiments and improvement of data reliability - Data collection techniques using IoT technology - Key points for designing descriptions that appropriately represent features - Construction of predictive models and exploration of feature candidates - Types of algorithms, their characteristics, and selection - Predictions from limited data using sparse modeling - Inverse problem analysis using neural networks - Materials development using explainable machine learning - Development of algorithms for multi-objective optimization - Analysis of spectral data using machine learning - Design of polymer materials achieving multiple physical properties simultaneously - Building predictive models to overcome data shortages and missing data - Feature extraction through microstructure image analysis of metallic materials - Exploration of optimal film formation process conditions

Book Title: The Latest Virology Knowledge Every Drug Discovery Researcher Should Know ■ Key Points of This Book ● Latest research on viral mechanisms and drug discovery efforts - Mechanisms of viral replication and pathogenicity - Mechanisms of viral entry into cells - Mechanisms of viral drug resistance - Immune responses to viruses ● Utilization of infection models, viral synthetic techniques, and culture techniques in drug discovery - Creation of viral infection models and drug evaluation - Verification of COVID-19 therapeutics using iPS cells - Cultivation methods and applications of viruses for drug discovery research - Structural analysis of proteins that compose viruses ● Cutting-edge vaccine and antiviral drug development and regulatory strategies - mRNA vaccines, neutralizing antibodies, infection-inhibiting peptides, etc. - Lessons from review reports on antiviral drugs and vaccines - Recent vaccine evaluation methods and related topics - Understanding the operational aspects of vaccine evaluation guidelines ● Preparation and utilization of viral vectors in gene therapy - Production and application of adeno-associated, lentivirus, and Sendai virus vectors - Application of oncolytic adenoviruses in immunotherapy

Book Title: The Latest Immunology and Its Application Technologies That Drug Discovery Researchers and Academia Researchers Should Know ------------------------------------------------------------ The Latest Mechanisms of Pathology Accelerating the Development of New Drugs for New Infectious Diseases and Immune Disorders, and Global Research and Development Trends ------------------------------------------------------------ ■ Key Points of This Book 1. The Latest Immune Mechanisms and Their Applications That Drug Discovery Researchers Should Know - What are the latest research trends and challenges in new drug development both domestically and internationally? 2. The Understanding of Immune Mechanisms for New Infectious Diseases Has Advanced to This Point! - What are the latest global trends in elucidating the pathology for specific diseases? 3. What Are the Key Molecules Involved in the Onset/Control of Autoimmune Diseases? - The latest research trends on target molecules that could become promising drug discovery targets! 4. Development Trends of New Vaccine Modalities - mRNA vaccines, recombinant VLP (virus-like particle) vaccines 5. How to Connect Seeds to Drug Discovery and Clinical Trials? - Approaches to Bridging Research in the Fields of Infectious Diseases and Immune Disorders 6. Development Trends of DDS in Therapeutics for Infectious Diseases and Immune Disorders and Development of Administration Routes

Book Title: Evaluation of R&D Themes, Progress Management, and Approaches through "Visualization" of Research and Development －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ⇒ Visually uncovering the issues faced by closed and opaque R&D! A grand reveal of the mechanisms and tricks!! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book 1. Making the vision understandable is the most challenging! 2. What are the mechanisms that generate groundbreaking ideas one after another! 3. What constitutes a theme evaluation that researchers can agree with! 4. Visualizing the progress of themes! 5. Why do researchers and engineers hide their failures! 6. Accurately grasping and utilizing the characteristics and strengths of personnel!

Book Title: Development of Noise Reduction and Vibration Control Technologies and Materials for Automotive Interiors ■ Key Points of This Book ◆ Vibration and Noise Control Technologies for Next-Generation Vehicles ◆ - Mechanisms of vibration and unpleasant noise generation in automobiles; sounds produced in next-generation vehicles - Achieving a balance between sound insulation, sound absorption, and lightweight materials; proper placement of soundproofing and sound-absorbing materials in vehicle interiors - Application of active noise control in automobiles - Structures of vehicles that reduce NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) - Case studies on countermeasures for "wind noise" and "road noise" - What is required from soundproofing packages? ◆ Development of Sound Insulation, Sound Absorption, Damping, and Vibration Control Materials ◆ - Mechanisms of sound propagation, sound insulation, sound absorption, damping, noise reduction, and resonance phenomena - Design of porous materials and their sound absorption characteristics - Balancing lightweight, durability, and moldability - Case studies on the development of materials to reduce vehicle-specific noise and vibration ◆ Evaluation of Sound Quality in Automotive Interiors, Methods for Assessing Acoustic Comfort, and Sound Design ◆ - Acoustic analysis techniques for automotive interiors - Psychoacoustic evaluation for acoustic design considering human sensitivity - Evaluation of timbre and sound quality for sound design

★ Points for interpreting the relationship between structure, physical properties, and spectra! A new analytical method using machine learning! ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー ■ Key points of this book ● Sample pretreatment and measurement condition setting ・Removal of impurities and insolubles, extraction and concentration of target substances from mixtures, uniformity of sample concentration ・Peak position shifts due to derivatization, high-sensitivity analysis of trace components ・Adjustment of NMR resolution, optimization of tuning ・Adjustment of flip angle, waiting time, decoupling conditions, and CP conditions in solid-state NMR ・Improvement of S/N ratio through function processing ● Application examples ・Molecular structure evaluation of polymer materials ・Network structure analysis of rubber materials ・Structural analysis of polymer alloys ・Structural analysis of trace graft monomers ・Analysis of intermolecular interactions in composite materials ・Evaluation of crosslink density in resins and rubber materials ・Analysis of molecular mobility in polymers ・Analysis of reaction processes in polymer materials ・Quantification of degradation in polymer materials ・Reaction analysis of fillers/silane coupling agents ・Visualization of the dispersion state of fine particles in concentrated slurries ・Analysis of interactions between binders and pigments in paints ・Observation of the curing process of adhesives ・Analysis of the three-dimensional structure and motion characteristics of proteins

☆ Read the future from a unique perspective and discover the next hit! Delve into that insight and way of thinking! ーーー ■ Key Points of This Book ◎ AI, quantum computers, 6G, CASE/MaaS, SDGs, etc. "The treasure trove" lies here! How to find untapped veins! ◎ Big data, marketing, patent information, scenario planning, etc. How to read the unreadable future! Choosing and using future forecasting methods! 1. Information gathering and perspective setting for future forecasting! 2. How to create growth scenarios by analyzing the present and future! 3. Methods for deriving future strategies and developing a roadmap! 4. Points for assessing the feasibility of continuation as a theme for a 10-year plan! 5. Progress management and course correction methods for promising future themes! 6. How to allocate personnel to advance research and development based on future forecasts! 7. Methods to clearly convey the vision of future society to management! 8. The role of leaders in supporting developers who challenge future creation!

Book Title: Synthesis, Preparation, and Latest Application Technologies of Metal Nanoparticles and Microparticles －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ★ A comprehensive guide to achieving "particle characteristics" tailored to your objectives and know-how for "application products and material development"! ■ Key Points of This Book 【Synthesis Technology】 Explanation of various synthesis methods for metal nanoparticles, including liquid phase and gas phase, and techniques for controlling size and shape. 【Wiring Materials】 Design and required characteristics of silver nanoparticle ink for inkjet printing. Development of copper-based wiring ink that can be made conductive through "oxidation resistance" and "low-temperature heating." 【Adhesive and Joining Materials】 Development examples of low-temperature, pressure-free silver sintering die bond materials. Characteristics of copper nanoparticles as bonding materials and development of bonding sheets. 【Optical Materials】 Development examples of photoelectric conversion devices, polarizing sheets, and multicolor electrochromic elements utilizing plasmon resonance. 【Sensors】 Development examples of biosensing and high-sensitivity biomolecule detection utilizing the characteristics of metal nanoparticles. 【Catalysts】 Catalyst design using various metal nanoparticles, and methods to improve function and reaction efficiency. 【Antibacterial Materials】 Evaluation of antibacterial and antiviral performance of silver nanoparticle-supported fibers and resins. Antibacterial effects of flat silver nanoparticles used in photosemiconductors.

Book Title: Product Development and Its Measurement and Evaluation Techniques Aligned with Human Sensibility ---------------------------- ■ Key Points of This Book ★ Biometric Information Measurement Techniques for Application in Sensory Evaluation - Sensory evaluation from vital signs - Non-invasive sensory measurement and evaluation - Estimating attention and emotions in daily life with low burden ★ Designing Questionnaires for Sensory Evaluation - Generating candidate evaluation words necessary for questionnaires - Factors influencing questionnaire responses - Online surveys during the COVID-19 pandemic - Evaluation and measurement of UX ★ Practical Usability Evaluation - Evaluation methods that convey necessity to the design department - Evaluation in a super-aged society ★ Examples of Preference Prediction Using AI - Visualization of advertising creatives - Emotion analysis through voice, facial expressions, and context - Predictions from sizzle words and keywords ★ Measurement and Product Development Examples - Driving performance and ride comfort in automobiles - User experience of driving assistance systems - Visibility of displays - Spaces that provide healing and stimulate the five senses - Usability of home appliances and keyboards - User experience of cosmetics and fragrances - Comfort of clothing and sportswear - Packaging design of food products

Book Title: Mixing Technology and Scale-Up, Utilization of Simulation ---------------------------- ■ Key Points of This Book ★ Design of Optimal Mixing Equipment According to Purpose - What is the purpose of mixing, the liquid volume, the size of the mixing tank, and the properties of the liquid? - Design the mixing blades based on viscosity, including blade shape, diameter, and number of blades! - Effects and drawbacks of baffles - Does the strength of the mixing shaft meet the conditions? ★ Occurrence of Various Troubles in the Mixing Process and Their Countermeasures - What to do if abnormal heating occurs in the mixing equipment? - Scaling on the inner surface of the tank and its countermeasures - Defoaming techniques for bubbles that mix in during stirring! - Control of dispersion and contamination management ★ Utilization of Various Simulations - Determine the shape and operating conditions of the mixing equipment based on flow rate, temperature, and reaction distribution! - Evaluate stagnant flow, temperature variations, and reaction variations within the mixing equipment! - Evaluation and analysis of torque acting on the mixing blades - How to predict the required mixing power? - How to observe gas in complex flow paths and equipment?