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Strive to achieve practical applications for the world’s first on‐site ammonia synthesis systems Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Universal Materials Incubator Co., Ltd. Tokyo Institute of Technology Japan Science and Technology Agency Pioneering on-site ammonia production: Collaboration with Ajinomoto and UMI http://www.titech.ac.jp/english/news/2017/038235.html
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Establishment of “Tsubame BHB Co., Ltd.”
- 2. DATE No.News Release 27APR2017 Ajinomoto Co., Inc. and the No. 1 UMI Limited Partnership managed and operated by Universal Materials Incubator Co., Ltd., Professor Hideo Hosono, Director of Materials Research Center for Element Strategy at Tokyo Institute of Technology, have established Tsubame* BHB Co., Ltd., which strives to achieve practical applications for the world’s first on‐site ammonia synthesis using applying catalysts developed by Hosono’s research group supported by the Japan Science and Technology Agency. The new company began operations on April 25, 2017. 2 *Tsubame: means swallow in Japanese
- 3. DATE No.Contents 27APR2017 3 1. About Tsubame BHB 2. Technical explanation by Prof. Hosono 3. Positioning at Ajinomoto Co., Inc. 4. Significance of collaborations in Industry and Academia 5. About UMI 4 13 18 24 25
- 4. DATE No.About Tsubame BHB Co., Ltd. 27APR2017 Established April 5, 2017 Start of Business April 25, 2017 Total Investment JPY 450 million Outline of Business R&D and manufacturing involving on‐site ammonia production systems and catalysts Chief Executive Officer Hideo Nakatani Chuo‐ku, TokyoPrincipal Office R&D Base Midori‐ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Tokyo Institute of Technology, Suzukakedai Campus 4
- 5. DATE No.Tsubame BHB’s Business Model Tsubame BHB IP rights Investments Catalyst manufacturers Engineering companies User companies Next‐generation development ,IPs Manufacturing outsourcing Supply Catalysts and equipment supply Licensing fees Alliance partners Prof. Hosono (and others) Achieve the world’s first “on‐site ammonia production technologies” using electride catalysts developed by the Tokyo Institute of Technology Bring innovative academia technology into practical applications through collaborations with various companies 27APR2017 5
- 7. DATE No.How ammonia is used: In a variety of applications, including foods, fertilizers, and chemicals 27APR2017 Air Natural gas Nitrogen Hydrogen Plants Fermentation bacteria Fermentation Ammonia Agricultural fertilizers 7 Amino acids (Food products, pharmaceuticals) Chemicals
- 8. DATE No. 55% 7% 12% 13% 3% 10% 尿素 燐安 硝安 硫安 直接利用 工業用 Worldwide demand for ammonia, by field (2012) The global ammonia market: A huge market focusing mainly on fertilizers 27APR2017 Total worldwide ammonia production volume: 165 million tons = A market valued at approximately 5 trillion yen* Global ammonia production is increasing; approximately 84% of the total production comprises of fertilizers Most of produced ammonia is used in fertilizers Data source: MCTR, NEXANT *Average ammonia market conditions calculated assuming a price of US$300/ton and an exchange rate of US$1 = 110 yen Ammonium phosphate Worldwide ammonia production volumes Other Asian countries ASEAN / Oceania Korea Ammonium nitrate Urea Ammonium sulfate Direct applications Industrial applications Japan India China Africa United States Middle East Saudi Arabia Former Soviet Union (excluding Russia) Brazil Europe (EU27 + OECD) American countries Canada Russia 8
- 9. DATE No.What is the Haber‐Bosch process? A foundation of industry, unchanging for 100 years 27APR2017 Used in the production of fertilizers, which supply nitrogen essential to the growth of crops → The process was first achieved by Fritz Haber, a professor at the University of Karlsruhe in Germany, and Carl Bosch, an engineer at the German chemical manufacturer BASF (The first production line began operations in 1913) With the supply of chemical fertilizers produced using this method, the global yield of crops increased dramatically The process has been called “a way of making bread from the air” Haber and Bosch were awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 1918 and 1931, respectively More than 100 years after their invention, this process remains the most common method for the production of ammonia Carl Bosch Fritz Haber Ammonia production plants using the Haber‐Bosch process (100 years ago and today) Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bundesarchiv_Bild_183‐57339‐0003,_VEB_Leuna‐ Werke.jpg 9
- 11. DATE No.New technology achieves “distributed production” through on‐site ammonia production 27APR2017 Reduction in storage costs Distributed production at small‐scale plants in each area of demand Reduction in transport costs Production only in the volumes required at sites Areas of demand (end users) Chemicals Agricultural fertilizers Amino acids (Food products, pharmaceuticals) Ammonia manufacturing 11 Ammonia storageAmmonia transport
- 12. DATE No.The future envisioned by Tsubame BHB 27APR2017 12 We will contribute to society by establishing on‐site ammonia production technologies that overturn the conventional wisdom of “centralized, large‐scale production” which will lead to implement distributed and environment‐friendly production system throughout the world
- 13. DATE No.27APR2017Current Technology + NH3 （1.7 B.ton/year） Fertilizer Hydrogen career H2N2（Air） For Fuel Cells etc. Haber – Bosch Process（1910） Intermediate for chemicalsHigh Temp./Pressure (400‐500ºC, 100‐300atm) liquefaction (Chemistry Researcher, University)＋(Engineer, BASF) 1910 Unique results of academic‐industrial alliance Global population growth Potential Needs On‐sight production near by hydrogen production sites Iron Catalyst 13
- 15. DATE No.27APR2017 C12A7 Electride Catalyst N N ‐ Ru C12A7:e− H− H− e− e− H H H H Nature. Chem. 2012, 4, 934 Capture and release of H0 Promote the cleavage of N2 We found the cleavage of N2 molecule could be promoted by strong electron donating power of the electride, even under low temperature condition. Unique properties of C12A7 electride Low work function (similar as Metal Potassium), chemical & thermal stability 15
- 16. DATE No.27APR2017Various Types of Electride Catalyst Ca2NH, Ca(NH2)2 Y5Si3 LaH2‐x CaH2 16
- 17. DATE No.27APR2017Challenge for Ammonia Synthesis under Low Temp./Pressure 100 10 1 0.1 300 400 500 600 700 800 NH3concentration (%) Temperature (K) P=1 atm P=10 atm Our target (new process) Current Industrial process (Haber‐Bosch process) P=100 atm We build new ammonia synthesis processes under low temp. /pressure using electride Iron Catalyst Electride Catalyst 17
- 18. Prof. Kikunae Ikeda of Tokyo Imperial University, who discovered “umami,” had a strong desire to “Improve nutrition for Japanese.” The original “AJI‐NO‐MOTO®” Glutamic acid, extracted by Prof. Ikeda 1908 Saburosuke Suzuki II launched “AJI‐NO‐MOTO®,” the world’s first umami seasoning. 1909 ◇ Ajinomoto Co., Inc. became a trailblazer among Japanese venture companies, through collaborations between industry and academia Origins of Ajinomoto Co., Inc. 1909: The world’s first umami seasoning (amino acid) business started 1909: The world’s first umami seasoning (amino acid) business started No.18
- 19. What are “Amino Acids”? ◇ Approximately 20% of the human body comprises of proteins ≒ Amino acids Amino Acid ○ Organic compound with two functional groups (both carboxyl and amino groups) ○ Materials in proteins, which built the human body *Amino groups are derived from ammonia Amino group Carboxyl group Side chain No.19 Proteins Hundreds of amino acids linked together Peptides Two to several tens of amino acids linked together Amino acids Water 60% Proteins 20% Fats 15% Carbohydrates & others 5%
- 21. Amino acids manufacturing method (fermentation method) Raw material: sugar cane Extract molasses Addition of fermentation bacteria and sub raw materials (nitrogen) Produced Amino acid Drying Fermentation bacteria Nitrogen Crystallization Amino acids Molasses Fermentation liquor No.21 ◇ Produced through a fermentation method that uses sugar as a main raw material and ammonia as a sub raw material
- 25. DATE No.UMI: A Platform for the creation of new business in the chemicals and material industries 27APR2017 Major corporationsAcademia Domestic chemicals & material based ventures A Co. B Co. C Co. D Co. ・・・ E Co. Start‐up Equity Investment Carve out Investment/ Professional trainees Chemicals & Material Companies Innovation Network Corporation of Japan GP Global network with chemicals and material companies User industries (auto, electronics, semiconductors, medical, engineering etc.) etc Management with chemicals & material expertise Strong network with material companies Fulling portfolio gap with industry Selected seeds Network Network Partnering with Major Corporations Strong Academia Network Focus on development and scale‐up stages Investment Through capital participation by the Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ; a Public‐Private Investment Fund), and 9 major material and chemical companies listed on the 1st Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, UMI operates a fund valued at 10 billion yen. It supports new business and invests in promising engineers and technologies that will form the foundations of the next‐generation industry. 25
- 26. DATE No.Investment Theme 27APR2017 Understanding of Needs Paradigm Shift Matched with the future needs of industry Able to explain “Why this technology” Ties into “something” that the customer wants There is “someone” who is determined to have it Matched with universal human needs Overturns preconceptions of “impossible” or “difficult” Takes on challenges outside of commonly accepted industry wisdom Forgets about “improving on exciting technologies” Transcends the concepts of “high efficiency” and “high yield” Release from the spell of “high added value” Applies commonly accepted wisdom form other industries Adopts the perspective of “intentionally going against the trends” × Shared Industry Knowledge Increased scale / Manufacturing resource Marketing channels and key person ＋ 26
- 27. DATE No.Our approach 27APR2017 Stage1 Research Stage2 Engineering Stage3 Production Engineering Stage4 Small scale Manufacturing Stage5 Mass Production 11~years5~years0year 15~years 20~years8~years Development stage of chemicals/material Academia Large Corporation Vacant Space! =Our Focus No academia elements Too early for large corporation’s investment 5‐7 years’ development with ~$10M investment Use large corporation’s resources (mass production technology, marketing channel) ~$1‐2M ~$5‐7M Over $10‐100M Technology Depth Water = Working Cap. Identify business stages, and concentrate investments in stages 2 and 3 Appropriate equity investment Active collaborations with large corporations Comprehensive hands‐on management support Assumptions behind investments 1 2 3 4 New business in the material and chemical industries is defined from the outset as time‐ consuming and expensive Concentrate support on Stages 2‐3, where it is easy to fall into the “valley of death” Stage 2‐3 → Equity investments of 1‐2 billion yen, to accommodate development in the engineering phase, where risk is comparatively high (assume investment of up to 1 billion yen) Venture companies do not have to struggle to get through Stage 4‐5 alone, because the resources of large corporations are used effectively. The portfolio is complemented by a broad‐ranging network of companies. Business does not move forward just because you invested money. UMI provides clear communications from before business startup and before the investment, as well as support through comprehensive, hands‐on management. 27