HighChem Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Ushio Taka, hereinafter “HighChem”) has launched a joint research project with the laboratory of Professor Eiichi Nakamura of the Graduate School of Science, University of Tokyo, aiming to develop new polymer materials—primarily for hole transport layers—and to establish synthesis processes. This technology can also be applied to components of perovskite solar cells and organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells, contributing to the performance enhancement of next-generation solar cells.​​

This joint research aims to systematically develop polymer materials suitable for use as new hole transport layer materials. The technology is applicable to components of perovskite and organic thin-film solar cells (OPV), contributing to the performance improvement of next-generation solar cells. Specifically, the project will cover the entire development process from building a polymer material library and designing materials to developing synthesis processes with commercialization and mass production in mind.​​

Professors: Eiichi Nakamura (Specially Appointed and Emeritus Professor), Rui Shang (Project Professor)
Location: 7th Floor, Molecular Life Innovation Building, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Research Fields: Physical Organic Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, Nanoscience
Research Topics: Development of new reactions, molecules, and functions to explore new frontiers in science and technology

HighChem operates as a chemical trading company and manufacturer, handling a broad range of products and technologies—from life science fields such as pharmaceuticals, food, and agrochemicals to cutting-edge electronic materials—in its trading division. In its sustainability division, which focuses on manufacturing functions, HighChem owns four research centers and a catalyst mass production plant in Japan and China. Building on its C1-based SEG® technology with a licensed annual production capacity of 10 million tons, the company is advancing the development and commercialization of decarbonization technologies that use CO2 as a raw material, along with efforts in biochemical technologies and battery system development. HighChem will continue to expand its business globally with innovative products, technologies, and services at its core.​​​ ​​ ^​ ​​

Company Name: HighChem Co., Ltd.
Location: 11th Floor, Tokyo Toranomon Global Square, 1-3-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
President: Taka Ushio
Business Overview: Import/export and sales of chemicals, contract manufacturing, technology licensing-related operations, catalyst manufacturing and sales, biodegradable materials sales, etc.

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＜HighChem Co., Ltd. Public Relations office＞
Ms. Kuroiwa (+81-90-6539-4213) TEL: +81-3-5251-8580 E-mail: koho@highchem.co.jp