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NZTC report “Closing the Gap: A Global Perspective” in collaboration with AIST-GZR

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Amagai, Y., Okawa, K., Funahashi, R., Yamamoto, A., Ohta, M., Bridging heat-flow and guarded-heater methods for thermoelectric module efficiency evaluation, iScience 2026, 29, 115271:1-9

Published MAR 07 2026
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Park, C.Y.; Phung, V.L.H.; Nakajima, K.; Takane, Y.; Kondo, H., Heat-related mortality mapping to inform heat adaptation measures, Landsc. Ecol. Eng. 2026, 22,

Published FEB 17 2026
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Seki, K., Temperature-gradient effects on electric double layer screening in electrolytes, J. Appl. Phys. 2026, 139, 064502

Published FEB 12 2026
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Sugawara, S.; Oyabu, I.; Kawamura, K.; Ishidoya, S., Morimoto, S.; Aoki, S.; Nakazawa, T.; Toyoda, S.; Honda, H., Kinetic fractionation of noble gases in the stratosphere over Japan, Atmos. Chem. Phys. 2026, 26, 1537-1563

Published JAN 29 2026
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<u>Ohta, M.</u>, <u>Jood, P.</u>, <u>Imasato, K.</u> (2023). Sulfide Thermoelectrics. Book Author(s): Akinaga, H., Kosuga, A., Mori, T., Ardila, G. Thermoelectric Micro/Nano Generators 1: Fundamental Physics, Materials and Measurements. 10.1002/9781394256419.ch4

Ohta, M., Jood, P., Imasato, K. (2023). Sulfide Thermoelectrics. Book Author(s): Akinaga, H., Kosuga, A., Mori, T., Ardila, G. Thermoelectric Micro/Nano Generators 1: Fundamental Physics, Materials and Measurements. 10.1002/9781394256419.ch4

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<u>Develos-Bagarinao, K.</u> (editor) (2023) Nanoengineered Materials for Solid Oxide Cells. ISBN: 978-0-7503-4064-9

Develos-Bagarinao, K. (editor) (2023) Nanoengineered Materials for Solid Oxide Cells. ISBN: 978-0-7503-4064-9

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Kobayashi,K.;Javaid,R.;Manaka,Y.;Nanba,T.;Nishi,M.;Mochizuki,T.;Chen,S.;<u>Takagi,H.</u> (2023). Comparison of Several Ammonia Catalysts Worked Under Industrial Conditions. In: Aika, Ki., Kobayashi, H. (eds) CO<sub>2 </sub>Free Ammonia as an Energy Carrier. Springer, Singapore. 10.1007/978-981-19-4767-4_17

Kobayashi,K.;Javaid,R.;Manaka,Y.;Nanba,T.;Nishi,M.;Mochizuki,T.;Chen,S.;Takagi,H. (2023). Comparison of Several Ammonia Catalysts Worked Under Industrial Conditions. In: Aika, Ki., Kobayashi, H. (eds) CO2 Free Ammonia as an Energy Carrier. Springer, Singapore. 10.1007/978-981-19-4767-4_17

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<u>Morimoto, S.</u>, Gheewala, S.H., Chollacoop, N., Anbumozhi, V. (editor) (2022). Analysis of Future Mobility Fuel Scenarios Considering the Sustainable Use of Biofuels-Phase-2. ERIA Research Project 2022 No.16. https://www.eria.org/publications/analysis-of-future-mobility-fuel-scenarios-considering-the-sustainable-use-of-biofuels-phase-2/.

Morimoto, S., Gheewala, S.H., Chollacoop, N., Anbumozhi, V. (editor) (2022). Analysis of Future Mobility Fuel Scenarios Considering the Sustainable Use of Biofuels-Phase-2. ERIA Research Project 2022 No.16. https://www.eria.org/publications/analysis-of-future-mobility-fuel-scenarios-considering-the-sustainable-use-of-biofuels-phase-2/.

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Morimoto, S., Feasibility Study of Carbon Recycle System Based on Life Cycle Assessment, Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, Japan 2025, 21(3), 132-137

Published JUL 25 2025
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Soyano, A.; Morimoto, S.; Ishigaki, A., Multiperiod Facility Location Problem Considering Economies of Scale to Promote Lithium-ion battery recycling business for NextGeneration Vehicles, Journal of the Society of Plant Engineers Japan 2024, 36(3), 10

Published OCT 31 2024
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The International Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Conference (PVSEC-35) Best Student Award（WENBO Fan）

The International Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Conference (PVSEC-35) Best Student Award（WENBO Fan）

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The International Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Conference (PVSEC-35) Poster Award (KAMIKAWA Yukiko, NARDONE Marco, NISHINAGA Jiro, ISHIZUKA Shogo)

The International Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Conference (PVSEC-35) Poster Award (KAMIKAWA Yukiko, NARDONE Marco, NISHINAGA Jiro, ISHIZUKA Shogo)

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The International Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Conference (PVSEC-35) Poster Award (DATE Masaki, OSHIMA Ryuji, SHOJI Yasushi, SAI Hitoshi, SUGAYA Takeyoshi)

The International Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Conference (PVSEC-35) Poster Award (DATE Masaki, OSHIMA Ryuji, SHOJI Yasushi, SAI Hitoshi, SUGAYA Takeyoshi)

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Fellow of International Association of Advanced Materials (KITAO Osamu)

Fellow of International Association of Advanced Materials (KITAO Osamu)

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Selected as the Journal Cover | Optimizing External Quantum Efficiency in Photocatalysts via First-Principles Optics and Carrier Transport Modeling (Journal of Materials Chemistry A)

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Selected as a Editors’ Choice by ACS Catalysis

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Selected as the Journal Cover | Highly Robust Diamino-Substituted Phenanthroline-Based Iridium Catalysts for Dehydrogenation of Formic Acid in Water with Mechanistic Insights(ACS Publications)

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Selected as the Journal Cover | Simultaneously Enhanced Thermoelectric and Mechanical Properties in Mg3(Sb,Bi)2 by MXene Compositing for Automotive Waste Heat Recovery(ACS Publications)

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Nikkei Business Publications | Expect Discussion of Business Models for Decarbonized Society

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pv magazine | Three-junction III-V solar cell with 29.3% efficiency

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Nikkei Business Publications | Research Institutes Around the World Unite to Achieve Carbon Neutrality

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pv magazine | Japanese scientists build 23.27%-efficient heterojunction solar cell with 56.2μm-thick wafer (SAI Hitoshi)

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