GZR is advancing the research and development of technologies necessary for a zero emission society. Ten research teams develop technologies such as CO2-free electricity, CO2-free fuel, and CO2 recycling. We are engaged in research on zero emission social system design and evaluation methods such as resource recycling and environmental / social evaluation.
To drive a shift toward the installation of PV systems and renewable energy being used as a primary option, we enable efficient electricity production using solar energy that can be leveraged in many urban locations.
Multijunction SCs are conventionally used in a limited range of areas such as artificial satellites. We develop fabrication technologies to reduce the cost of these devices, as well as to reduce the weight and increase the power generation capacity of existing Si SCs.
SCs: Solar Cells
We develop thermoelectric materials and thermoelectric energy conversion technologies that convert waste heat directly into useful electricity/accurately control temperature using electric current, thereby promoting efficient energy use.
We engage in nanoscale level observations to identify the causes of degradation in storage batteries, fuel cells, electrolyzers, and other ionic devices that are vital for a zero emission society.
We seek to develop high-efficiency and environmentally friendly recovery technologies for critical metals that are indispensable for producing lithium-ion secondary batteries (LIBs), rare-earth magnets, catalysts, and other products.
