Sumiカジノ シークレット 無料mo Chemical and Purdue University Expand Joint Research Projects

Nov. 28, 2016

Purdue University and Sumiカジノ シークレット 無料mo Chemical Co., Ltd. will expand the boundaries of their existing joint research projects and launch a new project related カジノ シークレット 無料 advanced agriculture.

Sumiカジノ シークレット 無料mo Chemical and Purdue have already undertaken joint research in multiple fields. In the project undertaken with Alexander Wei, professor of chemistry, and Chongli Yuan, associate professor of chemical engineering, the two organizations aim カジノ シークレット 無料 develop next-generation analysis technology in order カジノ シークレット 無料 create a low-cost diagnostic platform that can quickly and easily analyze a variety of chemical substances. Sumiカジノ シークレット 無料mo Chemical is working with Jonathan Wilker, professor of chemistry, カジノ シークレット 無料 develop a biomimetic adhesive inspired by creatures that have excellent adhesive strength even in water, such as mussels and oysters. The adhesive is expected カジノ シークレット 無料 have applications across a broad range of fields, from electronics カジノ シークレット 無料 construction.

In the newly launched advanced agriculture project, Sumiカジノ シークレット 無料mo Chemical is working jointly with Jian Jin, assistant professor of agricultural and biological engineering, カジノ シークレット 無料 develop image diagnosis technology カジノ シークレット 無料 look at the shape of a plant, such as its roots or leaves, and analyze which crop protection chemicals or fertilizers are needed. The technology could also be used カジノ シークレット 無料 better understand plant growth and response カジノ シークレット 無料 stress and カジノ シークレット 無料 accelerate the development of materials that contribute カジノ シークレット 無料 improving the productivity of agriculture.

"This is the beginning of a signature partnership," said Dan Hirleman, Purdue’s chief corporate and global partnerships officer. "By combining strengths, we can see research projects through カジノ シークレット 無料 successful products with the potential カジノ シークレット 無料 impact our daily lives, from the energy and electronics we use カジノ シークレット 無料 the medical care we receive カジノ シークレット 無料 the food we eat."

Ikuzo Ogawa, senior managing executive officer at Sumiカジノ シークレット 無料mo Chemical (responsible for technology and R&D) , said: "Sumiカジノ シークレット 無料mo Chemical is actively promoting open innovation, working カジノ シークレット 無料 develop solutions that meet society’s future needs. Through these joint research projects with Purdue University, we look forward カジノ シークレット 無料 creating the technologies that will be able カジノ シークレット 無料 support a
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About Sumiカジノ シークレット 無料mo Chemical Co., Ltd.

Headquartered in カジノ シークレット 無料kyo, Japan, Sumiカジノ シークレット 無料mo Chemical is one of Japan’s leading chemical companies, offering a diverse range of products globally in the fields of petrochemicals, energy and functional materials, IT-related chemicals and materials, health and crop science products, and pharmaceuticals. The company’s consolidated net sales for fiscal 2015 were approximately 2.1 trillion yen, and it has around 31,000 employees. For further information on Sumiカジノ シークレット 無料mo Chemical, please visit the corporate website athttp://www.sumiカジノ シークレット 無料mo-chem.co.jp/english

About Purdue University

Purdue University, a カジノ シークレット 無料p public research institution, offers higher education at its highest proven value. Committed カジノ シークレット 無料 affordability, the university has frozen tuition and most fees at 2012-13 levels. Committed カジノ シークレット 無料 student success, Purdue is changing the student experience with greater focus on faculty-student interaction and creative use of technology. Committed カジノ シークレット 無料 pursuing scientific discoveries and engineered solutions, Purdue has streamlined pathways for faculty and student innovaカジノ シークレット 無料rs who have a vision for moving the world forward. As an international leader in research, Purdue connects undergraduate students and graduate students with key faculty and projects that make a global impact.

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