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★ Optimization of coupling treatment, graft treatment, maleic anhydride, compatibilizers, etc.! 1. Types of fillers and fibers Silica / Alumina / Boron Nitride / CNT / Antimony / Carbon Fiber / Glass Fiber / CNF, etc. 2. Improvement of adhesion - Polymer grafting - Fluorene - Maleic Anhydride - Coupling agents - Sizing agents, etc. 3. Production of polymer alloys - How to choose and use compatibilizers - Control of phase separation structure - Future developments towards waste plastics 4. Understanding the state and behavior of interfaces - What factors are acting at the resin/filler interface? - How to analyze the mobility and morphology of polymer chains?

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Book Title: HPLC and GC Analysis Techniques in the Pharmaceutical/Cosmetic/Food Fields －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ How to distinguish distorted peaks? What to do when ghost peaks appear? Packed with tips on chart interpretation from experienced professionals and condition settings backed by experience! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ●Publication Date: June 30, 2020 ●Authors: 62 ●Format: A4 size, 521 pages Hardcover Edition: Price: 88,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-797-8 　　↓↓　The hardcover edition is out of print　↓↓ On-Demand Edition Available 　　　　　 Price: 44,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-894-4 　　　　　 After receiving your order, we will perform simple printing and binding. －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－

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Book Title: "Improving Productivity and Enhancing Maintenance through DX of Plants" ★ Towards the realization of "safe," "high-efficiency," and "non-stop" plants utilizing IoT, AI, and digital twins! ■ Key Points of this Book - Establishment of wireless sensor networks and remote monitoring of conditions - Real-time collection of operational data using local 5G - Anomaly detection, lifespan prediction, and productivity improvement through data analysis using AI - Prediction of internal plant conditions via digital twins - Security measures and vulnerability assessment for plant control systems - Autonomous control anomaly detection, lifespan prediction, and productivity improvement of plants using AI - Efficiency improvement in equipment management utilizing 3D models - Continuous monitoring of dynamic equipment and anomaly detection using machine learning - Detection of corrosion, damage, and deposits in tanks and piping - Efficiency improvement in plant equipment inspections using drones and robots - Skill transfer and safety education for experienced workers using VR/AR - Knowledge transfer and operational efficiency improvement through the database of operation logs - Development of AI and security personnel to support plants

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Book Title: "Streamlining R&D and Shortening Experiments through the Introduction of DX in the Research and Development Department" －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ★ How to Implement and Operate Data-Driven R&D to Achieve Overwhelming Development Speed and Cost Reduction! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book 1. How to break free from personalized and formalized data management! 2. How to promote and raise awareness of DX within the company, and what are the key points of innovation! 3. How to find and cultivate DX talent within the organization! 4. How to achieve efficiency in research and development through automation, intelligence, and remote execution of experiments! 5. How to leverage artificial intelligence for the time-consuming tasks of technical literature and patent research! 6. To what extent can AI be used for exploring research and development themes and marketing?

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★There were many requests at the seminar we held! "I don't understand the friction and wear mechanisms of polymers." "The measurement results are inconsistent." "I want to achieve both low friction and low wear." This book is a collection of hints for solving these problems! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ●Publication Date: January 30, 2020 ●Authors: 58 people ●Format: A4 size, 550 pages Hardcover edition: Price: 88,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-777-0 ↓↓ The hardcover edition is out of print ↓↓ On-demand edition available for sale Price: 44,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-891-3 After receiving your order, we will print and bind it simply. －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－

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Book Title: Biodegradation, Development and Application of Biomass Plastics －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ★ Achieving 'Strength, Heat Resistance', 'Workability', and 'Cost' that can compete with conventional materials! Balancing the conflicting 'Weather Resistance / Degradability'! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ● Publication Date: March 31, 2020 ● Authors: 60 ● Format: A4 size, 560 pages Hardcover Edition: Price: 88,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-782-4 　　↓↓ The hardcover edition is out of print ↓↓ On-Demand Edition Available 　　　　　 Price: 44,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-889-0 　　　　　 After receiving your order, we will perform simple printing and binding. －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－

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Book Title: How to Introduce and Utilize IoT and AI in Factories and Manufacturing Processes －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ◎Act immediately! No waste! Never stop! A comprehensive guide to realizing a smart factory!! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ●Publication Date: June 30, 2020 ●Authors: 52 ●Format: A4 size, 596 pages Hardcover Edition: Price: 88,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-791-6 　　↓↓ The hardcover edition is out of print ↓↓ On-Demand Edition Available 　　　　　 Price: 44,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-892-0 　　　　　 After receiving your order, we will print and bind it simply. －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－

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Book Title: "Design, Fabrication, and Application of Metamaterials for New Materials and Device Development" ---------------------- ■ Key Points of This Book 【Antennas】 - Development of a small antenna for factory IoT sensors that can be installed on metal surfaces - Compact UWB MIMO antenna enabling implementation on various objects 【Electromagnetic Wave Absorbing and Shielding Materials】 - Broadband and wide-angle characteristics of metamaterial wave absorbers - Left-handed composite materials with negative properties achieved through particle dispersion 【Optical and Thermal Control Devices】 - Optical phase modulation devices using mechanically tunable metasurfaces - Development of optical metamaterials through self-organization using organic materials - Transparent reflective heat-insulating film utilizing surface plasmon resonance of ITO nanoparticles 【Terahertz】 - MEMS-driven metamaterials for 6G communication - Development of terahertz optical devices using metasurfaces 【Acoustic Metamaterials】 - Achieving both sound insulation and lightweight properties - Design methods for acoustic metamaterials for controlling reflected sound 【Sensors】 - Metasurface fluorescent biosensors for highly sensitive detection of diverse biomarkers - Enhancement of non-cooled infrared sensors using metamaterials

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★ "Abundant" spectra and mapping data serve as references for analysis! ------------------------------ ■ Key Points of This Book ● What information can be obtained from Raman spectra? ● Data preprocessing and analysis methods for effectively interpreting spectra ● How to obtain good Raman spectra through sample preparation and measurement techniques? ● Numerous case studies on the analysis of polymers, electronic devices, batteries, inorganic materials, pharmaceuticals, food, and cells! ------------------------------ ● Publication Date: February 28, 2022 ● Format: A4 size, 405 pages ● Authors: 63 individuals ● ISBN: 978-4-86104-872-2 ------------------------------

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☆ The changes in "best-selling products" and "diversity of needs" brought about by COVID-19 hide business opportunities where there are changes! ■ Key Points of This Book ◎ Capture latent needs that customers and consumers are not aware of! ~ Using AI, machine learning, text mining, biometric information, patent information, literature information, etc. ~ 1. What changes in living environments, preferences, and consumption behaviors have been brought about by COVID-19! 2. What needs are consumers unaware of, and what needs have they given up on! 3. Here is the next target! An explanation of trends in attention-grabbing markets! 4. Methods for discovering latent needs using AI and text mining! 5. How to identify future needs through hypotheses derived from vast literature and patent information! 6. Surprisingly, there are ways to find customer needs buried within the company! 7. How to capture customer needs online! 8. Key points for practicing technology marketing in a telework environment! 9. How to extract customer and consumer needs from biometric information! 10. How to translate identified latent and future needs into research and development themes!

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Book Title: Development of High-Power Motors and Related Materials for Next-Generation EV/HEV ■ Key Points of This Book ◆ Technology Development for Automotive Motors and Onboard Applications ◆ - Current control and torque control of SR motors, and efficiency enhancement - Optimization of magnetic balance in PM motors and improvement of variable speed characteristics - Reduction of copper and iron losses in induction motors, high torque density, and superconductivity - Reduction and countermeasures for motor noise, and utilization of noise filter technologies - Winding, stacking, compression, and molding techniques for motor coils - Structural and electromagnetic measures for low vibration and low noise in motors ◆ Improvement of Magnetic Properties of Magnetic Materials for Automotive Motors ◆ - Enhancement of magnetic flux density in electrical steel sheets, high strength, high fatigue strength, and reduction of iron losses - Reduction of iron losses in powder magnetic cores, optimization of particle size and shape of raw iron powder - Improvement of magnetic flux density and soft magnetic properties of amorphous and nano soft magnetic materials ◆ Development of Magnetic Materials to Reduce Environmental Impact ◆ - Enhancement of high coercivity in heavy rare earth-free magnets, and expansion for automotive applications - De-rare earth development for post-neodymium magnets and improvement of holding power - Technologies for enhancing the magnetic properties of iron and manganese - Rare earth recycling technologies for magnets used in electric vehicle motors

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Book Title: Introduction of SDGs into Management and Business Strategies and Exploration of Research and Development Themes －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book 1. How to incorporate SDGs into your company's management! 2. How to connect your company's core technologies with SDGs! 3. How to collaborate with universities and public research institutions on SDG-related initiatives! 4. What specific research and development should be pursued! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ● Publication Date: January 31, 2022 ● Format: A4 size, 681 pages ● Authors: 62 individuals ● ISBN: 978-4-86104-868-5 －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－

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Book Title: Design, Conductivity Control, and Latest Applications of Conductive Materials －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book ★ Conductive fillers and conductive polymers ★ Technologies to improve conductivity ★ Supporting semiconductor supply chains and 5G, 6G devices ★ Exploring new applications for next-generation conductive materials －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ● Publication Date: December 31, 2021 ● Authors: 82 ● Format: A4 size, 984 pages Hardcover Edition: Price: 88,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-867-8 　　↓↓ The hardcover edition is out of print ↓↓ On-Demand Edition Available 　　　　　 Price: 44,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86798-043-9 　　　　　 After receiving your order, we will perform simple printing and binding. －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－

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★ Points to derive desired information from measurement results involving multiple complex factors! ★ Exploration of optimal structure and formulation, prediction of long-term reliability, setting conditions for molding processes, identification of defect causes, and quantification of sensory properties! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Points of this book What can be achieved with viscoelastic measurements! - Evaluation of molecular motion and mechanical properties of polymer materials - Understanding the composite effects of nanofillers in polymers - Analysis of compatibility and composition ratios in polymer alloys/blends - Assessment of the degree of degradation of polymer materials and prediction of long-term lifespan - Analysis of orientation state and crystalline structure of plastic molded products - Analysis of crosslinking structure state in polymers and gels - Evaluation of dispersion and stability of particles in solution - Analysis of crosslinking reactions and curing processes in paints and adhesives - Evaluation of moisture and hydration feel in cosmetics - Evaluation of texture and longevity of foams - Evaluation of texture and ease of swallowing in food products

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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 mixing purpose, liquid volume, size of the mixing tank, and properties of the liquid? - Design the mixing impeller 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 required 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 air 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 from flow rate, temperature, and reaction distribution! - Evaluate stagnation, temperature variation, and reaction variation within the mixing equipment! - Evaluation and analysis of torque acting on the mixing blades - How to predict the required power for mixing? - How to observe gas in complex flow paths and equipment?

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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 to 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 ★ Preference Prediction Examples 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

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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, along with size and shape control techniques. 【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 devices utilizing plasmon resonance. 【Sensors】 Development examples of biosensing and high-sensitivity biomolecule detection utilizing the properties of metal nanoparticles. 【Catalysts】 Catalyst design using various metal nanoparticles, along with methods to improve functionality 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.

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☆Reading the future from a unique perspective and discovering the next hit! Delving into that insight and thinking techniques! ——— ■ 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 utilizing future forecasting methods! 1. Information gathering and perspective setting aimed at future forecasting! 2. How to create growth scenarios by analyzing the current situation and future! 3. How to derive future strategies and develop them into 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!

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★ 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, wait 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/silanes coupling agents ・Visualization of particle dispersion state 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

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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 generated in next-generation vehicles - Balancing sound insulation and sound absorption with lightweight materials; appropriate placement of soundproofing and sound-absorbing materials in automotive 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 materials developed 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

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Book Title: Evaluation of R&D Themes, Progress Management, and Approaches through "Visualization" of Research and Development －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ⇒ Visually uncover the issues faced by closed and opaque R&D! A grand reveal of the mechanisms and tricks!! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book 1. Understanding the vision is the most challenging! 2. What are the mechanisms that lead to a continuous flow of groundbreaking ideas! 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!

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Book Title: The Latest Immunology and Its Application Technologies That Drug Discovery Researchers and Academia Researchers Should Know The latest mechanisms of pathogenesis that accelerate the development of new drugs for emerging infectious diseases and immune disorders, and the global trends in research and development. ■ 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 progressed to this point! - What are the latest global trends in elucidating pathogenesis 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. Trends in the development of new modalities for vaccines - 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. Trends in the development of DDS (Drug Delivery Systems) for therapeutic drugs for infectious diseases and immune disorders and the development of administration routes.

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Book Title: The Latest Virology Knowledge Every Drug Discovery Researcher Should Know ■ Key Points of This Book ● Latest Mechanism Research on Viruses and Drug Discovery Efforts - Mechanisms of virus replication and pathogenicity - Mechanisms of virus entry into cells - Mechanisms of drug resistance in viruses - Immune responses to viruses ● Utilization of Infection Models, Virus Synthesis Techniques, and Culture Techniques in Drug Discovery - Creation of virus 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 make up 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 adenoviral, lentiviral, and Sendai virus vectors - Application of oncolytic adenoviruses in immunotherapy

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Book Title: Data Creation and Its Analysis for Materials Informatics: Application Cases ■ Key Points of This Book - Policies of various countries and the development of databases - A system for organizing, managing, and extracting scattered data as a database - Skills required for data scientists and data engineers, and initiatives for their development - Acquisition of large amounts of data through automation of experiments and improvement of data reliability - Data collection techniques utilizing 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 - Construction of predictive models to overcome data scarcity and missing data - Feature extraction through microstructure image analysis of metallic materials - Exploration of optimal film formation process conditions

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Book Title: Material Design and Latest Applications Related to Water and Functional Polymers ★ Points for Achieving Desired Resin Functions: Dissolving in Water, Being Insoluble in Water, 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 "wetting properties" - Why do polymers that should be strong against water 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 crosslinking of water-based resins and selecting additives ◆ Applications for Water Repellent, Hydrophilic, Waterproof, Water Resistant, Corrosion Prevention, and Anti-Fogging - Control of functional groups, charge control, surface modification, and control of resin "wetting properties" - Aesthetic appeal of buildings, stain removal, fingerprint resistance, rust prevention for electronic devices, and countermeasures against salt damage

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- 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 in 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 Case Studies in Device Heat Dissipation Design - Approaches 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 in thermal design for mobile devices

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Book Title: Presentation of Sensations in VR/AR Technology, Expansion Technologies, and Latest Application Cases --- ◎ Responding to new needs born from the COVID-19 pandemic: "Non-contact," "Remote," and "Remote Control"! --- ■ 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】 - Development examples of creating immersive sound spaces and acoustic playback devices - Sound space rendering technology that realizes virtual sound environments 【Temperature Sensation】 - Advancements in understanding the perceptual characteristics of temperature sensations and their interactions with other senses and emotions 【Taste and Smell】 - Expansion of olfactory and gustatory senses utilizing inter-sensory interactions 【Application Cases】

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Book Title: Visualization of the Five Senses and Elucidation of Mechanisms Using Artificial Intelligence --- ◎ How can we "digitalize" intangible sensory information such as human preferences, sensitivities, 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 Techniques for Evaluating the Five Senses and Emotions and Their Analysis Through Machine Learning 4. Machine Learning Analysis of Time-Varying "Sensitivity/Sensory Data"

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■ Points of this book Clarification of the degradation and discoloration mechanisms 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 cracks caused by solvents, oils, surfactants, and other chemicals be prevented? - Degradation mechanisms and stabilization of various materials such as thermosetting resins, thermoplastics, and composite materials Optimal formulation of additives - Formulation considering antagonistic effects, compatibility, and migration - Response when the antioxidant itself discolors - Synergistic effects and antagonistic actions of UVA/HALS - Prevention of poor dispersion and blooming by metal inactivators - Selection of antimicrobial and antifungal agents tailored to specific purposes - 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 characteristics in the construction field?

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Book Title: Choosing and Using Coalescing Agents, Curing Agents, and Crosslinking Agents, and Their Examples ------------------------------ ★ Complete curing of areas not exposed to UV light, uniform curing of surfaces and interiors, selection of initiators suitable for LED-UV! ------------------------------ ■ 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 shadow areas through UV irradiation - Reduction of oxygen inhibition in UV curing and inhibition of curing by bases and water - 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 - Enhancing heat resistance, lowering dielectric constant, and reducing dielectric loss of epoxy resins for 5G applications - Improving workability by balancing long pot life and fast curing - Enhancing 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

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Book Title: Latest Technologies in Materials, Molding Film Formation, and Applications Related to Sealing, Barriers, and Coatings ★ Rust and corrosion prevention for embedded sensors and cameras, extending the lifespan of next-generation lighting and televisions, and preventing leakage of hydrogen gas and electrolyte oxidation gases ~ Supporting 5G devices, next-generation vehicles, IoT devices, and future energy storage devices ~ ■ 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 vehicles, displays, and energy storage fields ● Publication Date: April 30, 2021 ● Format: A4 size, 689 pages ● Authors: 67 contributors ● ISBN: 978-4-86104-838-8

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Book Title: Collection of Case Studies on Scale-Up and Substance Production in Bioreactors ★ Here are tips for implementing scale-up "efficiently," "quickly," and "minimizing failures!" ■ Key Points of This Book ● Efficient Scale-Up of Bioreactors - Data acquisition needed in the lab for scale-up - Selection of operating conditions using measurement technology and numerical analysis techniques ● Efforts to Increase Yield and Production Efficiency of Target Substances - Defoaming technology for bioreactors - High-density culture technology 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 - Use of information analysis and AI for smart cell development - Bioreactors utilizing microbubbles - Bioreactors without stirring blades

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Book Title: Granting, Processing Technologies, and Evaluation of Antibacterial and Antiviral Performance Materials --- ◎ Thorough explanation of materials and surface designs that prevent the adhesion of bacteria and viruses! ◎ 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, Granting Technologies 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 material development utilizing these effects ◆ Overview of Antibacterial and Antiviral Performance Testing and Evaluation Methods ◆ ・What are the evaluation testing methods and evaluation technologies for antibacterial and antiviral performance? ・What are the evaluation methods for antibacterial and antiviral products?

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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 to use for evaluating the value of intellectual property and visualizing its contribution to management and business! 2. Can artificial intelligence help streamline intellectual property operations! How to implement it, how to use it, and points to watch out for! 3. How to build an intellectual property strategy that anticipates market and technology! 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 entry by other companies! 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 assignment, fundraising.

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Book Title: Evaluating Research and Development Themes and How to Decide on Cessation/Withdrawal ■ Key Points of This Book ◎ Research and development personnel often learn only from failures! Failures in research and development 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 manage the development process and make continuation/cessation 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 a progress management system for research and development themes? 5. How to determine the timing for ceasing or withdrawing new R&D themes? 6. What does the cessation/withdrawal decision for 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 themes that have been discontinued? 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?

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■ 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 bonding techniques that enhance the adhesion between copper and resin without compromising smoothness 【5G Antennas】 - Antenna design technology for 5G smartphones - Reflectors and area construction applying 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 wireless communication 【Electromagnetic Wave Absorption and Shielding Materials】 - Design methods for wave absorbers and wave shields compatible with 5G millimeter waves - Applications 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 achieving co-packaging

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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 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 its challenges 4 Applications in model animal production and pharmaceutical evaluation 5 Development of gene therapy technology and regenerative medicine 6 Utilization in the improvement of agricultural product varieties

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

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Book Title: Interface Control, Molding Processing Technology, and Material Applications of CFRP/CFRTP -------------------------------- ■ Key Points of This Book Characteristics and Selection of Base Resin, Production of Prepreg Materials - Characteristics of pitch-based and PAN-based carbon fibers - Epoxy resin with 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 peeling characteristics of CFRP laminates - Laser ultrasound and eddy current testing - Observation of crack initiation, propagation, and failure High-Cycle Molding and Adhesive Bonding Technology - 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 structure of foam and CFRP - Application of CFRP in the aerospace field and multicopter airframes - Application to sound-absorbing materials and building reinforcement materials

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★ Pyrolysis GC, MALDI-MS, NMR, IR/Raman spectroscopy, GPC, Selection of methods suitable for the purpose and materials, along with specific analysis examples for setting measurement conditions! ★ Packed with qualitative and quantitative analysis know-how that can be utilized in the field of separation and extraction from unknown samples, 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 Analysis 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

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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 with 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 - Contributions of Polymer Viscoelasticity, SP Values, etc. to Compatibility - Types of "Compatibilizers" and Their Usage ★ Manufacturing Technologies, Quality Evaluation, and New Initiatives - Twin-screw Extrusion Mixing, Equipment for Reactive Processes, and Prevention of Dispersion Variability - Functional Evaluation through Various Analytical Instruments, 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 Casings, etc.) - Thermal, Optical, and Electrical Properties (Electronic Devices, Displays, Medical Applications, etc.) - Functional Supplementation of Biodegradable Resins and Biopolymers

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Book Title: Sensing, Analyzing, and Visualizing 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 biological gases 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

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Book Title: How to Enhance the Motivation of R&D Developers and Practical Case Studies A comprehensive disclosure of 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 R&D developers? Are you managing in a way that lowers motivation? ● If young researchers are not passionate about their work, outstanding technologies and products will not emerge! Ways to enhance the motivation of R&D developers! ● Theme proposal systems, progress management, theme evaluation, withdrawal and cessation... Innovations for boosting motivation in various stages of research and development!

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Book Title: Measures Against Microparticles and Contaminants in Clean Rooms and Worker Education --- ■ Key Points of This Book 1. Measures Against Contaminants and Dust Generated by Humans ~ How much can we suppress risks through worker education? Key points. 2. Measures Against Contaminants and Dust Brought in by Humans ~ How strict should we 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. Contaminant Measures in Clean Rooms Across Various Industries ~ Examples of contaminants arising from manufacturing processes and equipment: - Semiconductors and electronic components - Chemicals and materials - Biological clean rooms

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Book Title: 【Book】New Needs, Regulations, and Responses in Food Container Packaging －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ★ Leading 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 containers and packaging in countries around the world ★ 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 - Enhancements in barrier properties of 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 with standards - Environmental initiatives by food manufacturers and required characteristics for packaging materials

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