Research and Development

Mar. 7, 2008: Development of Blue Light Emitting Materials for Full-Color Organic EL Display
- World’s highest levels of efficiency and pure color emission achieved through nano-technology -
Dec. 26, 2007: Toray Signs MOU with Singapore's PUB for Joint Development of Water Treatment Business
Oct. 9, 2007: Toray to Establish “Automotive Center” in Nagoya
- To strengthen and expand development of automobile applications; the first step toward transformation of Nagoya Plant’s functions -
Aug. 22, 2007: Achievement in the Development of Hepatitis C Virus Vaccine —World’s First Confirmation of its Efficacy in Experimental Mice—
May 17, 2007: Development of Plant Fiber-Reinforced Polylactic Acid (PLA) Plastic - Improved heat resistance, rigidity and moldability; expectations on expanded applications -
Sep. 8, 2006: Toray Develops Function-Integrating Film for LCD Backlight
-Toray’s unique film design and surface processing technologies enable multiple optical functions-
Jan. 20, 2006: Toray Develops Flexible Circuit Board for IC Mounting With World’s Highest Density Level
-- Wiring Pitch of 12µm Through Unique Technology Achieved --
Dec. 16, 2005: Development of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells
- Achievement of Practical Use Level in Power Generation Capabilities of Innovative Electrolyte Membrane -
Dec. 7, 2005: Toray to Introduce CMP Pad for Cutting-Edge Semiconductors in January
-- Remarkably improved performance by taking advantage of nanotechnology; Halogen-free for the first time in the world. --
Dec. 5, 2005: Toray, DNA Chip Research to Jointly Develop New DNA Microarrays
-- Aiming for De Facto Standard With Commercialization of High Performance DNA Chips--
Oct. 14, 2004: Development of New Textile Processing Technology Based on Nano-Technology
-Nano-Scale Coating Made Possible on Monofilament Surface-
Sep. 17, 2004: Achieving Ultra-Sensitivity and High Reproducibility in Development of Next Generation DNA Microarray Base Aiming for Innovations in Drug and Healthcare Field By Integrating Nano- and Bio-Technologies --
July 5, 2004: Toray Succeeds in Developing World’s First Flexible Poly Lactic Acid Film
-- By Control of the Position of Highly Functional component for Nano-Alloy--
May 22, 2003: Toray Develops Direct Methanol Fuel Cells
May. 15, 2003: Toray To Open Research Center for Biotechnology and Nanotechnology
May 14, 2003: Toray and Nippon Shinyaku to Jointly Develop Oral Controlled-Release Painkiller