Apical™ (polyimide film) This extremely heat-resistant, high-performance film is used as an insulator in the motors of airplanes and high-speed trains, as well as in flexible printed circuit boards, enabling considerable size reductions in cameras.

Electrical and electronic materials

Kaneka Flux™ (bonded magnets) Molded articles made of bonded magnetic materials are used in the magnetic rollers of laser printers and copiers.

Hybrid photovoltaic modules (thin-film photovoltaic modules) We have succeeded in developing a new hybrid photovoltaic module with a conversion efficiency of 12%, which sets the highest standard in the world. We are actively undertaking ground installations, roof installations ranging in scale from houses and other small- and medium-sized buildings to large-scale roof projects, as well as facades and other applications. Another appeal of this product is that its attractive design does not detract from the appearances of building exteriors.

Kaneka Silicon PV

Elmech™ (transparent film for optical use) Kaneka developed this new solvent casting film for optical and electronic use. Its surface is xceptionally fine and has excellent transparency and optical isotropy.

Electrical and electronic materials

Graphinity™ (High thermal conductive graphite sheet) Based on our macromolecular design and high-temperature sintering technologies, we developed graphite sheets that have high resistance to heat and high levels of crystallization. They have a thermal conductivity that is three times that of copper and a high degree of flexibility. This material is providing its powerful heat dispersion and diffusion abilities in various applications including mobile electronic devices.

Electrical and electronic materials

See-through photovoltaic modules A moderate filtering effect reduces the brightness of outside light. The permeation of visible light is about 9.2% even for layered glass. By using this as a roof material, for example, a suitable amount of illumination can be achieved, serving to reduce lighting use in the daytime. The realization of these see-through photovoltaic modules is the result of Kaneka's expertise.

Solar Circuit™
(wooden house construction system) This wooden house construction system incorporates Kaneka's energy conservation technology and offers a natural and healthy living environment for all seasons in Japan.

*This construction system is provided by SC Housing System Corporation.

Business Fields

• Chemicals
• Functional Plastics
• Expandable Plastics and
  Products
• Foodstuffs Products
• Life Science Products
• Electronic Products
• Synthetic Fibers