Introduction to Our Research and Development Groups
Fine Chemicals Research Group
Based on the advanced organic synthesis techniques, crystallization control techniques and purification techniques we accumulated in the medicine/agricultural chemical intermediate business, we are working on the development of characteristic and proprietary compounds that draw out the functions and performance demanded by the users. We also work on the development of materials in advanced technology with incorporation of the latest techniques through exchanges with universities and research institutes.
Primary research themes
Development of special monomers
We develop raw materials (monomers/polymers) for special resins that can be used in electronic material fields and high function components.
We offer the “TBIS®” Series. Fluorene-based compounds in particular deliver characteristics such as a high refractive index and low birefringence due to the inclusion of the cardo structure.
In addition, episulfide resins which show characteristics to cure at low temperatures deliver properties such as a low dielectric characteristic and low water absorbency, while also having a low sulfur odor and forming compounds that excel in transparency.
Fine organic synthesis of pharmaceutical and agricultural chemical intermediates
We conduct the development of manufacturing methods for pharmaceutical substances and intermediates of medicines and agricultural chemicals to meet the needs of our customers while utilizing our process development capability we have accumulated.
Functional Chemicals Research Group
We work on improving the functions and expanding the applications of functional materials (adhesives, rubber additives, etc.) and functional resins (phenol resins, paper chemicals, etc.) through full use of the polymer synthesis techniques and composition techniques we have accumulated over many years. We also promote the development of functional products that support the leading-edge fields by fusing a variety of techniques in the existing businesses and creating new functions.
Our group promotes developments in coordination with overseas bases in response to the globalization of our business.
Primary research themes
Cyanoacrylate-based adhesives
In addition to our pursuit of quick curing, which is the characteristic of instant adhesives, we work on the development of new products equipped with new properties such as a high durability and high strength.
Epoxy resin-based adhesives
We work on the development of high function products with the addition of new properties such as flexibility, low noise and vibration control, as well as those which provide the adhesion of new materials such as LCP and composite materials, with the main focus on electrical material applications.
Phenol resins
We mainly develop high function rubber additives to provide the development of new products such as dynamic crosslinking agents for TPV.
Water-soluble polymers
We work on the development of various water-soluble polymers, mainly as resins for paper chemicals.
Process Technology & Analytical Science Group
We work on the development of specialized techniques that support production, such as process development for new products, improvement of existing processes, development of analytical methods in concurrence with industrialization, and introduction of the latest analytical techniques, by combining industrialization research and analytical research.
We also work on contracted manufacturing which also involves process development with full utilization of our techniques and know-how we have accumulated in the past.
Primary research themes
Process development
We work on process development based on safety and disaster prevention evaluation with DSC, TG-DTA, Reaction calorimeters etc.
We also work while assuming the plant scale and using chemical engineering analysis as the basis from the process development stage.
- ● Contracted manufacturing
- We offer contracted synthesis with full use of the following techniques:
- Halogenation (bromine, thionyl chloride, etc.)
- Chlorosulfonation
- Esterification
- Condensation reaction
- Sulfonation
- Diazotization, coupling
- Trace metal control techniques (lower than 100 ppb)
- Contracted manufacturing scheme
Analysis and physical property evaluation
- ● Matters related to structural analysis
- We pursue robustness of quality and productivity, while analyzing the structure including impurities through the full use of structural analysis devices such as GC-MS, LC (TOF)-MS, NMR and FT-IR, and conducting quick process development with feedback being given about the process development. We also work while assuming the plant scale and using chemical engineering analysis as the basis from the process development stage.
- ● Matters related to physical property analysis
- We actively work on the development of processes that satisfy the customer quality requirements by fusing the process development examination and the results from physical property measurement devices such as FBRM, PVM, TMA and DMA.
Next generation business development・IP strategy Dept
This is the department which conducts operations related to intellectual property, investigates technical trends, and mediates joint research with external research institutes etc.
For operations related to intellectual property, in particular, the Operation Department takes the lead in extracting the details of inventions from researchers and prepares an intellectual property strategy based on the situation of technical trend investigations, product sales etc. to apply for patents etc. and acquire the rights based on the strategy, as preparation of an intellectual property strategy under a system integrating all three elements of business, research and development, and intellectual property is required.
In addition, TAOKA establishes competitive strength against other companies in the same industry by employing qualified specialists (patent attorneys) at the company and establishing a speedy and solid patent network with patent attorneys at the center, where all the basic processes from application for patent etc. to the acquisition of rights are conducted within the company.