Functional particlesNanocomposite thin films

Canon is focusing on promising nanomaterials for fabricating innovative devices, with a number of R&D themes targeting the field of nanocomposites, which comprise mixtures of various nano-sized materials.
Through the eutectic crystallization of silicon and metals, Canon is developing inorganic nanocomposites as next-generation recording, light-receiving and light-emitting materials. As for organic nanocomposites, the company is developing block copolymers, which are used for fabricating proton- (hydrogen ion) permeating membranes for fuel cells. In the area of organic-inorganic hybrid nanocomposites, Canon is carrying out research into light-emitting devices made from regularly arranged mesoporous membranes to which organic pigments are added.