About Us

MISSION

I’MSEP is a university origin R&D venture dedicated to delivering MSEP (Molten Salt Electrochemical Process) technologies to the global market.

■ Advancing original, self developed technological seeds to practical and industrial applications
■ Preserving and innovating traditional molten salt technologies
■ 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.

April 2006: Founded

April 2020: Became a subsidiary of SEC Carbon Co., Ltd.

FEATURES

General Characteristics of Molten Salts

■ Dissolve a wide variety of substances; high solubility
■ Low vapor pressure and stable as a free flowing liquid even at high temperatures
■ High electrical conductivity
■ Excellent resistance to radiation
■ Chemically stable with a wide electrochemical window

PROCESS

Molten Salt Electrochemical Process

Electrolytic production of aluminum, lithium, magnesium, rare earth metals, fluorine, etc.

BUSINESS DOMAINS

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Basic Research

Scale-up

Commercialization

Beaker
Scale

Bench
Scale

Pilot
Scale

Commercial
Plant

・Core technology development

・Peripheral technology development

・Contract research

・Technology surveys

・Technology replication support

・Experiment guidance

・Experimental equipment sales

・Equipment design/development consulting
Electrolyzers and auxiliary equipment
※Referrals to furnace manufacturers, power-supply manufacturers, engineering companies, etc.

・Electrolyzer simulation analysis (in preparation)

・Feasibility studies

・Grant applications