Innovations in Research as a Result of Cross-sectoral Cooperation at Recycling Facilities

Abstract

The following cases relating to our research and development activities are introduced in this article:
　・An insolubilizing agent for environmental pollutants to be used at building demolition sites and a vibration power generation apparatus which is attached to a crusher: a collaborative project with Gunma Industrial Technology Center.
　・A power generator using oscillation of the crusher: a joint development project with Gunma Industrial Technology Center.
　・A machine which automatically sorts objects in the top layer of multi-layered stacking: a joint development project with Tokyu Construction Co.. Ltd and Institute of Technology.
　・A wind power generator activated by exhaust emissions from industrial sized dust collectors: a collaborative research project with Iino Laboratory at Ashikaga University.
　・A study on Health and Satoyama: a project conducted with The Public Health Institute and Nawata Laboratory at Tokyo University.