The Kao “Kirei” Future Open Innovation Project
Research Theme
Theme 1
Research on Biofuel Cells and Biosensors
Innovative development of bio-devices
1 ) Investigation of the practical application of health monitoring devices that generate power from the human body.
2 ) We will study the realization of an ultimate health care device that allows anyone to manage health information at any time by incorporating biofuel cells, which provide clean and safe power supply regardless of location, into wearable devices.
Theme 2
Research on foaming control and functionalization
Innovative development of foaming control technology
1 ) Maximize surfactant performance using small amounts of polymers to achieve comfortable and rich foam with a minimum of materials.
2 ) Understand the synergistic effects of mixing surfactants and polymers to create technologies that can control various foam performances.
Theme 3
Research on Neural and Molecular Mechanisms of Pain
Innovative development for improvement of low back pain
1 ) Elucidation of neural and molecular mechanisms of chronic low back pain
2 ) Elucidation of the mechanism of stress-induced aggravation of low back pain and search for treatment methods by modulating brain functions
Through the above, we aim to clarify the relationship between the onset of low back pain and stress, and to improve low back pain by regulating brain functions.
Theme 4
Research on application of cellulose nanofiber reinforced resin composites to structural materials
Research on innovative development of CNF reinforced resin composites for internal localization in carbon fiber reinforced Plastics (CFRP)
1 ) Explore the application of CNF-reinforced resin composites for high interlaminar toughness of CFRP composite laminates.
2 ) Explore material design guidelines for the application of CNF-reinforced resin composites as structural materials.