１．Metal Organic Framework、MOF
Metal Organic Framework (MOF), an organometallic structure, is a regular porous material characterized by a metal core and an organic linker connecting the core to the core.
The pore size of MOFs is uniform at the level of 0.2 to 2 nanometers, making them molecularly selective catalysts and adsorbents with an adsorption capacity twice that of zeolites. With this tremendous adsorption capacity, MOF is an energy-saving adsorbent with low adsorption and desorption energy.
MOF is characterized by the covalent bonding of the core and linker via the carboxyl groups possessed by the linker.
The unique feature of MOF is that it is produced in large quantities at low cost using our proprietary technology.
By using a method that does not use organic solvents in the production of MOF, our method is safe during production, applicable for food and pharmaceutical applications, and inexpensive.
２．High performance zeolite
The production of highly crystallized zeolite is a fundamental technology of our company.
We have developed a new technology to catalyze the post-treatment of highly crystallized zeolite without reducing its crystallinity.
Zeolite is also a high-performance adsorbent, but we manufacture and sell it mainly for catalytic applications, aiming to help our customers catalyze their products.
３．Protein crystals
Proteins are essential for biological activities. Proteins can be chemically described as complex and highly structured macromolecules composed of peptide bonds of amino acids and other molecules. Amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, are molecules with carboxyl and amino groups, and peptide bonds between these two groups form high-molecular-weight proteins.
Currently, natural proteins are isolated and used in foods and pharmaceuticals. Some are separated by crystallization, but in general, they are separated by column chromatography.
Artificial proteins are produced as foods and pharmaceuticals such as antibodies, and column chromatography is used in the separation and purification process.
The reason crystallization is not often used in the separation and purification of proteins is that the free carboxyl and amino groups make them soluble in water and difficult to crystallize as is. There are known methods to control solubility, such as changing pH, but this is still an unknown field.
Once the method of generating supersaturation is clarified, it will be possible to purify and separate large quantities of proteins, such as viral antibodies, at low cost by utilizing our key technology, crystallization technology.
We are currently in the research and development stage, but are exploring applications.
４．Others
Our unique crystallization technology can be applied to both batch and continuous systems. It can also be applied to the production of non-crystalline materials, such as amorphous and ceramic particles.
We also offer consulting services to meet your needs. Please feel free to contact us.