Research & Development

Creating new global standards with an eye on the future and the world.

Research and development at NGK is based on ceramics technology, with materials development and systems technology positioned as major pillars.

Toward the realization of carbon neutrality and a digital society, and electronics, NGK experts drawn from a wide range of fields pursue basic and applied research on ceramics and in other areas around the clock to develop new technologies and core products for our future business.

Creating new products

Under Development

Ceramic substrates for direct air capture systems

We are developing a honeycomb structure sorbent material for DAC that can efficiently adsorb CO₂ based on technologies for ceramic substrates for automotive catalytic converters developed for automotive exhaust gas purification. This material will significantly reduce energy consumption and costs and help achieve carbon neutrality.

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Under Development

Sub-nano Ceramic Membranes

We have further improved on the performance with the development of Sub-nano ceramic membranes, which are able to separate specific molecules from mixed liquids or gases. These new ceramic filters make possible innovative separation processes that have the potential to save energy and reduce costs.

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Under Development Zinc Rechargeable Batteries Features

Ceramic separators made using new materials
Water-based electrolytic solution (for safety), high capacity, constant temperature operation

Examples of final use

Residential power storage systems (10 kWh class)
Indoor-type power storage systems (500 kWh class)Office buildings, hospitals, retail facilities, etc.

Under Development

Next-generation wafer

NGK is currently developing next-generation wafers by applying a proprietary crystal growth method, ultra-precision-polishing technology, and multi-materials bonding technology. NGK's wafers will contribute to the development and production of ultracompact, ultra high-speed devices for telecommunications while enhancing reliability and reducing costs of the power devices used in EVs and other applications.

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Under Development

SiC Honeycomb Heater

Applying the honeycomb structure technology cultivated in ceramics for automotive exhaust gas purification, we have developed a heater that uses an electric heating method. This compact yet highly efficient heater contributes to carbon neutrality.

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