Assessment of Global Warming Mitigation
(Systems Analysis Group)

The Systems Analysis Group conducts systematic research regarding policies and measures to mitigate global warming and examinations on the whole system and on scenario development. Also, we make a comprehensive evaluation including synergies and trade-offs between global warming mitigation and sustainable development, and examines more effective measures.

Biorefinery
(Molecular Microbiology and Biotechnology Group)

Bioeconomy, a fusion between biotechnology-based industry and recycling-oriented society, is gaining traction as one key strategies to manifest the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations. This concept aims to answer global issues while coexisting together with economic development. Correspondingly, our group is developing one of the bioeconomy core technology: biorefinery.

CO₂ Capture,
Utilization and Green Process
(Chemical Research Group)

We are developing optimal CO₂ capture technology such as chemical solvents, solid sorbents and separation membranes from various CO₂ sources such as thermal power plants, industrial plants, and the atmosphere. We are also developing carbon recycling technology using CO₂ as resources, such as carbonate fixation and the synthesis of fuels and chemicals by membrane reactors. In addition, we contribute to the advancement of domestic CCUS industries, by working on standard evaluation methods for CO₂ separation materials and operating the Strategic Council for Industrialization.

CO₂ Storage
(CO₂ Storage Research Group)

Toward the deployment of CCS technology, the CO₂ Storage Research Group conducts research on safe and stable CO₂ geological storage in deep saline aquifers for a long term and works closely with international organizations.