Awards and recognitions
Various technologies of the Asahi Kasei Group are highly recognized in a wide range of fields.
Major External Commendations
Fiscal 2022
| Okochi Memorial Technology Prize Okochi Memorial Foundation |
Development of propane ammoxidation catalyst and acrylonitrile manufacturing technology utilizing the catalyst |
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Fiscal 2020
| Medal with Purple Ribbon Government of Japan |
Development of Cyclohexene Process for Cyclohexanol, an Intermediate for Production of Nylon |
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Fiscal 2019
| The Nobel Prize in Chemistry Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences |
The Development of Lithium-ion Batteries |
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| The Order of Culture Government of Japan |
Development of Lithium-ion Battery |
| European Inventor Award, Non-EPO Countries European Patent Office |
Lithium-ion battery and its evolution |
| The Commendation for Science and Technology by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology |
Development of Gold–Nickel Oxide Nanoparticle Catalysts with a Core-Shell Structure |
| The Chemical Society of Japan The Chemical Society of Japan |
Development of Separator for High-Safety and High-Performance Lithium |
Fiscal 2018
| Japan Prize The Japan Prize Foundation |
Development of Lithium-ion Battery |
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| The Commendation for Science and Technology by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology |
Development of Cyclohexene Process for Cyclohexanol, an Intermediate for Production of Nylon |
Fiscal 2016
| NIMS Award National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) |
Development of Lithium-ion Battery |
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Fiscal 2015
| Medal with Purple Ribbon Government of Japan |
Development of Electronic Compass and Automatic Adjustment Method |
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| National Commendation for Invention the Prize of the Chairman of HATSUMEI KYOKAI (JIII) Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation |
Development of gold–nickel oxide (Au–NiOx) nanoparticle catalysts with a core–shell structure |
Fiscal 2014
| Heroes of Chemistry Award American Chemical Society (ACS) |
Non-Phosgene Polycarbonate (PC) |
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| The Commendation for Science and Technology by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Prizes for Science and Technology Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology |
Development of Electronic Compass and Automatic Adjustment Method |
Fiscal 2013
| The Okochi Memorial Technology Prize Okochi Memorial Foundation |
Development of production technology for virus removal filters and the establishment of a market for them |
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| The CSJ Award for Technical Development The Chemical Society of Japan |
Development and commercialization of gold–nickel oxide (Au–NiOx) nanoparticle catalysts with a core-shell structure for methyl methacrylate (MMA) production |
| The Charles Stark Draper Prize The National Academy of Engineering (US) |
Engineering of the rechargeable lithium-ion battery that enables compact, lightweight mobile devices |
| The Global Energy Prize Global Energy Partnership |
Invention of Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery, which is An Essential Element for Mobile Electronic Devices, Electric Vehicles and Hybrid Electric Vehicles |
Fiscal 2012
| National Commendation for Invention The Imperial Invention Prize Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation |
Automatic Adjustment Technology of Electronic Compass |
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| The Okochi Memorial Technology Prize Okochi Memorial Foundation |
Development of a Genetically-Engineered Thrombomodulin Agent for the Treatment of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) |
Fiscal 2011
| The 11th (2011) Yamazaki-Teiichi Prize Foundation for Promotion of Material Science and Technology of Japan (MST) |
Development and Commercialization of the Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery |
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| National Commendation for Invention The Invention Prize Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation |
Polysulfone-Membrane Hemodialyzer |
Fiscal 2010
| The Commendation for Science and Technology by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology |
Comprehensive Research on Thrombomodulin as An Antithrombotic Molecule on Vascular Endothelial Cell |
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Fiscal 2009
| National Commendation for Invention The Invention Prize Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation |
Non-Fluorocarbon Gases High-Performance Phenolic Resin Foam |
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| The Okochi Memorial Production Prize Okochi Memorial Foundation |
Development of Separator for High-Safety and High-Performance Lithium-Ion Secondary Batteries |
Fiscal 2008
| Medal with Purple Ribbon Government of Japan |
Development of Novel Process for Polycarbonate Production from CO2 without Using Phosgene |
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| National Commendation for Invention The Invention Prize Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation |
The Catalyst for the 2nd Stage Reaction in the Direct Methyl-Esterification to Produce MMA |
| The CSJ Award for Technical Development The Chemical Society of Japan |
Direct Methyl Esterification Route for MMA – Development of Its Catalytic Chemistry and Process Engineering – |
| The Award of the Society of Polymer Science, Japan The Society of Polymer Science, Japan |
Development of Microporous PE Film which Contributed to Dissemination and Innovation of Lithium-Ion Battery |
Fiscal 2007
| The Commendation for Science and Technology by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology |
Development of Novel Antileukemic Drug of N4-Behenoyl Cytosine Arabinoside |
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| The Commendation for Science and Technology by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology |
Development of Novel Process for Polycarbonate Production from CO2 without Using Phosgene |
Local Commendations for Invention (Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation)
Fiscal 2022
| The Encouragement for Invention Prize Kanto |
Hydrogenation catalyst for conjugated diene polymer |
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Fiscal 2021
| The Encouragement for Invention Prize Kanto |
Hydrogenated elastomer used in high-performance shoe midsoles |
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Fiscal 2020
| The Prize of the Chairman of Shizuoka Institute of Invention and Innovation Kanto |
Low-temperature curable photosensitive resin composition for use as a protective film for semiconductors |
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Fiscal 2019
| The Prize of the Chairman of Invention and Innovation Kyushu |
Ultra-Small Quantum Type Infrared Sensor Operating at Room Temperature |
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| The Prize of the Chairman of Miyazaki Institute of Invention and Innovation Kyushu |
Electrolysis Cell And Electrolysis Tank |
| The Encouragement for Invention Prize Kanto |
Connector for 1500 DC Voltage Application in Photovoltaic Systems |
Fiscal 2018
| The Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Prize Kyushu |
High-Compactibility and High-Fluidity Cellulose Powder |
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| The Prize of the Chairman of Shizuoka Institute of Invention and Innovation Kanto |
Photosensitive Resin Composition and Method for Producing Cured Relief Patter |
| The Encouragement for Invention Prize Kanto |
Low-viscosity Polyisocyanate Composition |
| The Encouragement for Invention Prize Kanto |
Industrial Process of Acrylonitrile (AN) Production Using Propane |
Fiscal 2017
| The Prize of the Chairman of Kanagawa Institute of Invention and Innovation Kanto |
Development of Functionalized SBR for Fuel-efficient Tire Tread |
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| The Encouragement for Invention Prize Kanto |
Digital/Analog Converter and Control Method Thereof |
Fiscal 2016
| The Encouragement for Invention Prize Kanto |
Hydrogenated Block Copolymer |
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| The Encouragement for Invention Prize Kyushu |
Highly Functional Cellulose Composite |
| The Encouragement for Invention Prize Kyushu |
Body Fluid Treating Device of Hollow Fiber Membrane Type |
Fiscal 2015
| The Prize of the Chairman of Kyushu Industrial Technology Center Kyushu |
Blood Processing Filter |
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| The Prize of the Chairman of Mie Institute of Invention and Innovation Chubu |
Stretched Laminated Film and Bag |
| The Encouragement for Invention Prize Kanto |
Process for Producing Long Chain N-Acyl Acidic Amino Acid |
| The Encouragement for Invention Prize Kanto |
Sealing Material for Long-life Coating |
| The Encouragement for Invention Prize Kanto |
Evaluation System for Used House |
Fiscal 2014
| The Encouragement Prize of Invention by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Kyushu |
Cellulose Powder |
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| The Prize of Okayama Prefectural Governor Chugoku |
Method for Producing Ethylene and Propylene |
| The Encouragement for Invention Prize of the Chairman of the Japan Patent Attorneys Association Kanto |
Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Having High Durability |
| The Encouragement for Invention Prize Kanto |
Flame Retardant Aromatic Polycarbonate Resin Composition |
| The Encouragement for Invention Prize Kanto |
Polyphenylene Sulfide Resin Composition |
Fiscal 2013
| The Encouragement for Invention Prize Kanto |
Modified Conjugated Diene Polymer for Tire Tread |
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| The Prize of Okayama Prefectural Governor Chugoku |
Process for Stabilizing Oxymethylene Copolymer |
Fiscal 2012
| The Encouragement for Invention Prize Kanto |
Ion-exchange Membrane |
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| The Prize of Okayama Prefectural Governor Chugoku |
Innovative Catalyst for Production of MMA by Direct Methyl-Esterification |
Fiscal 2011
| The Encouragement for Invention Prize Kanto |
Housing Design Method Using Sunlight Simulation |
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Fiscal 2010
| The Encouragement Prize of the Chairman of Japan Patent Attorneys Association Kyushu |
Automatic Adjustment Technology of Electronic Compass |
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| The Encouragement of Invention Prize Chubu |
Surface-Grooving Method for ALC Wall Panels |
Fiscal 2009
| The Encouragement Prize of the Commissioner of Japan Patent Office Kanto |
Development of Material for Battery Case for Use in Hybrid Electric Vehicles |
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| The Encouragement Prize of the Chairman of HATSUMEI KYOKAI (JIII) Kyushu |
Polysulfone-Membrane Hemodialyzer |
| The Encouragement Prize of the Chairman of HATSUMEI KYOKAI (JIII) Kinki |
Development of Comfortable Innerwear Using Composite Yarn |
| The Encouragement for Invention Prize Chugoku |
Method of Producing Aromatic Hydrocarbons from Light Hydrocarbons |
| The Encouragement for Invention Prize Kanto |
Mechanical Coupling for Steel Pipe Pile |
| The Encouragement for Invention Prize Kanto |
Surface-Patterned Panels for Exterior Walls |
Fiscal 2008
| The Encouragement of Invention Prize of the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Kinki |
Elastic Polyurethane Fiber with Excellent Chlorine Resistance |
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| The Encouragement Prize of the Commissioner of Japan Patent Office Kyushu |
Development of Silicone Macromer for Contact Lenses |
| The Encouragement Prize of the Chairman of HATSUMEI KYOKAI (JIII) Kanto |
Development of Aluminum Paste with High Brightness and Flip-Flop |
| The Prize of the Honorary Director of Miyazaki Branch of HATSUMEI KYOKAI (JIII) Kyushu |
Polyamide with High Stiffness and Excellent Appearance |
| The Encouragement for Invention Prize Kanto |
Long Life Home and Maintenance Program |
Fiscal 2007
| The Encouragement of Invention Prize of the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Chugoku |
Process of DPC Production without Using Phosgene |
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| The Prize of the Honorary Director of Shizuoka Branch of HATSUMEI KYOKAI (JIII) Kanto |
Technology for Producing Reagent for Diagnosis of Diabetes |
| The Prize of the Honorary Director of Kanagawa Branch of HATSUMEI KYOKAI (JIII) Kanto |
Development of New Polymer for High Impact-Resistant Polypropylene |
| The Encouragement for Invention Prize Chugoku |
Industrial Process for Production of MMA by Direct Methyl-Esterification |
| The Encouragement for Invention Prize Kanto |
Shape of Joints between ALC Wall Panels |
| The Encouragement for Invention Prize Kanto |
Lightweight Aerated Concrete Panel with Patterns |
| The Encouragement for Invention Prize Kanto |
Phenolic Foam |