Business
Transforming Manufacturing
with Abundant Iron.
TSK is a materials innovation company committed to solving the industrial challenges of rare metal dependence through our proprietary Iron-Catalyzed Organic Synthesis technology developed at Kyoto University.
By promoting sustainable resource utilization and creating innovative products, we contribute to building the foundation for the industries of tomorrow.
The Challenge
The Limits of Rare Resources Supporting Modern Life.
Electronic materials, pharmaceuticals, batteries, plastics, and coatings are essential to our daily lives.
Many of these products require catalysts during the manufacturing process. Among the most widely used high-performance catalysts are rare metals such as palladium, platinum, and rhodium. However, these valuable resources have become increasingly associated with significant challenges.
Challenges of Rare Metals
• Limited reserves and potential future supply shortages
• Price volatility and procurement risks due to geographic concentration
• Significant environmental impact during mining and refining
The industries of the future require sustainable alternatives to rare metals.
Our Solution
Redefining What Iron
Can Achieve—
An Innovation Born at Kyoto University.
For many years, conventional wisdom in organic synthesis held that iron was too difficult to control for practical catalytic applications. Based on the pioneering research of Professor Masaharu Nakamura at Kyoto University, TSK has successfully overturned this assumption.
By precisely designing reaction conditions and material combinations, we have established a proprietary platform technology that enables precise control of iron-catalyzed reactions. This breakthrough opens the possibility of replacing expensive rare metals with abundant, environmentally friendly iron in a wide range of chemical processes.
VALUE 01 Reliable Supply
By utilizing abundant iron, we help create stable manufacturing processes with reduced supply chain risks.
VALUE 02 Cost Optimization
Replacing expensive rare metals with iron offers the potential to reduce manufacturing costs.
VALUE 03 Environmental Sustainability
Reducing dependence on rare metal mining and resource consumption contributes to more sustainable manufacturing.
From Research to Real-World Applications
Turning Innovation into Practical Products.
At TSK, we believe that innovation should extend beyond the laboratory. We are committed to bringing our research achievements to society through commercially viable products.
Our first step is Tetsu Fulvo-san®, a fulvic acid product developed using our proprietary manufacturing technology.
Harnessing the power of iron and naturally derived ingredients, it supports healthier soil and promotes crop growth in agricultural applications.
About Tetsu Fulvo-san®
Applying TSK’s Technology to the Future of Agriculture.
Tetsu Fulvo-san® was developed to promote healthy soil conditions and create an optimal growing environment for crops.
It is expected to provide the following benefits in agricultural production.
- Promotes healthy root development
- Supports nutrient absorption
- Improves soil conditions
- Helps enhance crop quality and yield
TSK’s technology contributes not only to the chemical industry, but also to the future of agriculture and food production.
Looking Ahead
Expanding Beyond Agriculture into Advanced Materials.
TSK’s iron catalyst technology has the potential to be applied across a wide range of industries, including:
- Electronic Materials
- Organic EL Materials
- Battery & Energy Storage Materials
- Pharmaceutical & Chemical Intermediates
- Environmentally Friendly Materials
- Global Technology Expansion
We will continue expanding the possibilities of iron into industries that create lasting value for society.
Our Vision
Building an Industry
Free from Resource Constraints.
Global manufacturing is entering a new era.
The age of depending on scarce resources is giving way to one built on sustainable materials.
Through our iron catalyst technology, TSK aims to become a key contributor to the industrial infrastructure of the next generation.
Contact Us for Collaboration, Product Inquiries, or Business Partnerships
• Inquiries about implementing our technology
• Learn more about Tetsu Fulvo-san®
• OEM manufacturing and joint development opportunities
• Media inquiries and recruitment information