Tohoku University

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Often mentioned with · Technologies

Hydrogen separation membranes

Technological membranes for clean and efficient hydrogen separation from gas mixtures, key for hydrogen fuel and storage.

Nb-doped TiO2 mixed conductor

A new material based on titanium dioxide with niobium doping, which conducts both protons and electrons efficiently at moderate temperatures.

Proton-conducting glass electrolyte measurement

A specialized glass developed by the research team for accurately isolating and measuring proton conductivity in electronic conductors.

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Often mentioned with · Projects

Aerodynamic Tire Spoiler Development

Yokohama's research and development project to create tires with spoiler fins on the outer sidewall to improve vehicle fuel efficiency through aerodynamic control.

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Often mentioned with · Facilities

44th Tokyo Motor Show 2015

National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute

Often mentioned with · Products

Aerodynamic tire with spoiler fins

Tires equipped with small thin fins placed at specific angles on the outer sidewall to control airflow, reduce rolling resistance, and improve vehicle fuel efficiency.

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Hirokazu Kojima

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Often mentioned with · Research studies

Aerodynamic tire fin design optimization

Influence of renewable energy power fluctuations on water electrolysis for green hydrogen production

In the news (4)

AI-Driven Breakthrough in Hydrogen Storage Materials Discovery

4 months 28 days ago

Founded in 1907 in Sendai, Japan. One of Japan's leading research universities, hosting WPI-AIMR. Involved in the DIVE project published in Chemical Science[1][2][3].

Hydrogen Fuel Cells Get a Boost: Nb-Doped TiO2 Mixed Conductor Works at 200–500 °C

10 months 12 days ago

Tohoku University is a leading research institution in Japan, known for significant contributions to materials science and energy systems. Their Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for Advanced Materials (IMRAM) frequently publishes in high-tier journals and has played a key role in developing innovative materials

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy publishes Toyota-supported research

3 years 4 months ago

One of the institutions whose researchers contributed to the published study on water electrolysis.

Spoilers on tires could lead to greater fuel efficiency

10 years 8 months ago

Japanese university whose Institute of Fluid Science collaborated with Yokohama on aerodynamic simulations for the tire spoiler technology.

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