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Founded in 2021 within the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) in Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Thermalytica Inc. is a deep-tech startup tackling global energy challenges through advanced materials science.
Addressing the reality that nearly three-quarters of global energy consumption is wasted as heat, the company reportedly aims to maintain and improve the global environment by optimizing "thermal management." Central to their innovation is TIISA®, an ultra-high-performance insulation material born from years of research at NIMS. This material is said to overcome traditional aerogels' drawbacks—prohibitive costs and handling difficulties—through nano-level engineering. Its unique microstructure suppresses gas molecule collisions, reportedly enabling insulation performance that surpasses commercial products while remaining fluid and economically mass-producible, setting it apart from international competitors.
The company’s technology plays a vital role in supporting infrastructure essential for the progress of civilization: from maintaining -253°C for liquid hydrogen storage and preventing thermal runaway in EV batteries to providing ultra-high-temperature coatings for reusable spacecraft. Solutions harmonizing with daily life, such as the "Smart Eco-Window" that allows users to control both insulation and transparency, are also being developed.
In terms of management, the firm has established a transparent governance structure focused on ESG and research integrity, showing a steadfast commitment to the ethical social implementation of technology. This foresight and innovation have earned significant international acclaim, including winning the KPMG Global Tech Innovator competition and the SLINGSHOT grand prize in Singapore. From Tsukuba to the world, Thermalytica’s efforts to eliminate energy waste appear to offer a quiet yet certain hope for passing a sustainable planet to the next generation. (AS)
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