Creating New Industries through
the Social Implementation of Molten Salt Technologies
I’MSEP is the world’s only R&D venture
specializing exclusively in molten salt electrolysis technology.
NEWS
MOREABOUT US
I’MSEP is a university-born R&D venture dedicated to delivering
MSEP (Molten Salt Electrochemical Process) technologies
to the global market.
- ■ Advancing original, self-developed technology seeds to practical and industrial applications
- ■ Carrying forward and advancing traditional molten salt technology
- ■ Contributing to society through the development of next-generation energy and environmental technologies
Through these activities, we strive to create new industries and help realize a prosperous and fulfilling society.
RESEARCH CONTENTS
CO2 Resource Utilization
Technology for actively utilizing
"CO2" as a "resource"
I’MSEP Co., Ltd. is working on R&D for social implementation of innovative technologies that enable CO2 resource utilization, based on the concept of a "carbon-driven society."
Carbon Plating
Achieving "electrolytic carbon plating"
impossible in aqueous solutions
I’MSEP Co., Ltd. has achieved "electrolytic carbon plating" that is impossible in aqueous systems by using "molten salt" as the electrolytic bath. This innovative technology can improve the performance of energy conversion electrochemical devices for the coming EV and 5G era, enhance the corrosion resistance of fasteners such as bolts, nuts, and screws, and has potential applications in heat-transfer components, electrolysis electrodes, and biosensors.
Metal recycling
Rare earth elements can be selectively extracted, separated, and recovered from discarded permanent magnets. Notably, even those elements that are difficult to isolate using conventional hydrometallurgical or pyrometallurgical techniques can be selectively recovered when processed in molten salts.
This approach enables the efficient utilization of a broad range of rare metals, including high‑melting‑point and high‑hardness metals, precious metals, and rare earth elements.
Electrolytic refining
Molten salt electrolysis remains an essential technology for metal production and continues to be widely utilized in the industrial smelting of aluminum, magnesium, and rare earth metals. To support the sustainable advancement of this technology, we engage in activities such as materials development through small scale electrolysis experiments and the proposal of improved electrolytic cell designs.