MSA-DAC Research Network Holds FY2026 Kickoff Meeting
On April 24, 2026, the MSA-DAC Research Network General Meeting was held at Hitachi Campus as the FY2026 kickoff meeting. The MSA-DAC Research Network was established in November 2025 to promote research and development through collaboration among industry, academia, government, and financial institutions, with the aim of achieving the societal implementation of “Moisture Swing Adsorption […]
MSA-DAC Research Network Webpage Launched
The Carbon Recycling Energy Research Center (CRERC) at Ibaraki University has launched a dedicated webpage for the MSA-DAC Research Network. The MSA-DAC Research Network focuses on Moisture Swing Adsorption Direct Air Capture (MSA-DAC) technologies and aims to promote research and development toward low-energy CO₂ capture and carbon recycling, as well as to strengthen collaboration among […]
Four-Center Research Results Presentation and Discussion
On March 19, 2026, the Four-Center Research Results Presentation and Discussion was held at the Mito Campus of Ibaraki University. Director Tanaka from our center attended the event, presented the center’s research results, and participated in the panel discussion. For more details, please see [here] on the Ibaraki University website (in Japanese).
MSA-DAC Research Network Launched
The "MSA-DAC Research Network" was established on November 21, 2025, with participation from multiple companies, financial institutions, and local governments, aiming to achieve the social implementation of "Moisture Swing Adsorption Direct Air Capture (MSA-DAC)", which enables low-energy carbon dioxide capture. The Network is organized into regular members (entering into joint research contracts worth 3 million […]
Establishment of the MSA-DAC Research Network
To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, the development of effective carbon dioxide (CO₂) capture technologies is an urgent priority. In particular, direct air capture(DAC) technology requires innovations that reduce both energy consumption and cost. At the Carbon Recycling Energy Research Center, Ibaraki University, we are advancing research focused on the Moisture swing adsorption method—an approach […]
Decarbonization Management Support Seminar (October 29)
On Wednesday, October 29, the Joyo Bank will host a seminar on decarbonization management support. CRERC Director Kotaro Tanaka will be speaking at the event. We warmly invite all those interested to participate. For details, please see the flyer and registration page below. 【Date & Time】Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM 【Format】In-person […]
Research paper by Assistant Professor Haruki Nagakawa and a co-author selected for the English academic journal Cover
A research paper titled “Morphology Optimization of CdS–Pt Photocatalyst by Photoetching for Hydrogen Production with High Quantum Efficiency” by Assistant Professor Haruki Nagakawa from the CRERC Synthes Unit and a co-author has been selected as the Inside Front Cover of the September 18, 2025 issue of Chemical Communications. Haruki Nagakawa, Tetsu TatsumaMorphology optimization of CdS-Pt […]
MoU Signing Between Ibaraki University and University of Technology Malaysia Highlights International Academic Cooperation
Ibaraki University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on academic exchange with the University of Technology Malaysia. MoU Exchange Ceremony was held at the Malaysia Pavilion of the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai on July 21, 2025. At the ceremony, commemorative gifts were exchanged between President Hiroyuki Ohta of Ibaraki University and Vice Chancellor Professor […]
iRIC Symposium
On December 24,2024, a symposium titled “Pioneering the Future of Green Technology by Ibaraki University” was held at the Mito Campus, hosted by Research and Innovation Center, Ibaraki University(iRIC).From CRERC, Director Kotaro Tanaka participated in the panel discussion. For more details, please click [here]. You can watch the video of this symposium at the following […]
Agreement on Collaboration and Cooperation with Kashima Oil Co., Ltd
On December 25, 2024, a signing ceremony for the agreement on collaboration and cooperation between Ibaraki University and Kashima Oil Co., Ltd. was held. CRERC Director Kotaro Tanaka and Professor Keiichi Koseki attended the ceremony. For more details, please click [here].