The Japanese CO2 Free Hydrogen Supply Chain Promotion Organization HySTRA (Members: Iwatani Corporation, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., Shell Japan Corporation, Power Supply Development Corportion) has launched the first liquefied hydrogen carrier ship. It will transport liquefied hydrogen cooled to minus 253 ° C, leading to a volume of 1/800 of the gas at ambient temperature, safely […]
Osaka University team finds clue in microbiota for rheumatoid arthritis
Based on extracted DNA samples and shotgun sequencing collected from stool of 82 untreated rheumatoid arthritis patients and 42 healthy subjects, the team of OKADA Toshihiro at Osaka University School of Medicine has found that some species of Prevotella are significantly increased in the microbiome of rheumatoid arthritis patients. It could not be concluded whether […]
Japanese startups develop “lifestyle guidance AI system” using intestinal environment information
Metagen Co. and MOLCURE Co., two Japanese startups, will established an AI-based system that predicts optimal weight loss using information about an individual’s intestinal environment. The AI system will provide guidance and support for improving lifestyle habits (eating and regular exercise) according to the intestinal environment of the individual. Metagen (Metabologenomics) is active in microbiome analysis, Molcure onantibody-based libraries for metabolite analysis. The project is supported by NEDO. NEDO […]
NEDO adopts 7 new themes for regional biomass energy use
In a demonstration project, Tottori Prefecture aims to build a biomass energy utilization energy which does not rely any longer on feed-in tariffs and subsidies. In this project, biomass steam boilers will be installed that use building waste chips as fuel, and waste fungal beds for mushroom cultivation. In addition, the program includes six Business […]
NEDO starts biojet fuel feasibility test, focus on supply chain
In addition to establishing integrated production technology for pure bio-jet fuel, supply chain construction including raw material procurement, product supply, commercialization schemes and economic efficiency will be considered in order to promote the realization of such market in Japan. Four themes were adopted, and contractors nominated: 1. Gasification / FT synthesis technology (raw materials are […]
NEDO establishes Bioeconomy Promotion Office, adds bioeconomic unit at Technology Strategic Research Center
The overall strategic goal is “to realize the world’s most advanced bio economy society in 2030”. New budget requests for FY2020 include 2 billion yen for “Development of bio-based production technology that accelerates the realization of carbon recycling”, 850 million yen for “Development of technology related to cellulose nanofibers” and 1.83 billion yen for the “Plastic […]
Hitachi Zosen builds CO2-to-methane (methanation) test facility
A test facility for synthesizing methane from CO2 and hydrogen was completed on the Koshijihara plant site of Nagaoka Mine in Niigata Prefecture. Tests and continuous operation will be conducted through the end of 2019. In this test facility, methane is produced by synthesizing CO2 produced during natural gas production at the Koshijihara Plant and […]
Energie: Japans Masterplan
W2J 19:10 WasserstoffJapanhttps://doi.org/10.1002/nadc.20194088810 Download: W2J 19:10 WasserstoffJapan
Japan’s “hydrogen society” – a concise development plan for fuel-cell based mobility and home energy supply
Showa Chemical Industry adds woody biomass module to plant’s LNG heat generator
Under a contract from NEDO, the company has put into operation in its Okayama plant a woody biomass heat generator, using surplus woody biomass such as bark produced in local areas. Liquid natural gas (LNG) and heat from woody biomass will be used, according to fluctuations in fuel prices and procurement conditions, for the company’s […]