About Us

3DC is a startup that aims to commercialize GMS, a next-generation carbon material developed by the Nishihara Lab at the Advanced Institute for Materials Research of Tohoku University. “3DC” stands for “three-dimensional carbon materials,” based on GMS as a material expanded three-dimensionally from the two-dimensional carbon material known as graphene. We dedicate each day to diligently advancing the development of GMS applications that improve the performance and durability of energy storage.

Vision

In the quest for a decarbonized society, the evolution of batteries is indispensable. Our NEWLY developed carbon material, Graphene MesoSponge^® (GMS), addresses key battery challenges: compact and high efficiency, resistance to degradation for longer life, safety, and reduced environmental impact. GMS paves the way for efficient energy storage. We are committed to contributing to a future society that is both environmentally friendly and enriching for humanity through our development of carbon materials.

Member

Takuma Kuroda
(Co-Founder & CEO)

Takuma is the Co-Founder & CEO of 3DC. Prior to co-founding 3DC, Takuma was a investment manager at Samurai Venture Capital and responsible for its incubation program from universities. Prior to Samurai VC, Takuma was a chemical engineer at Nitto. Takuma holds MS in organic chemistry from Kyoto University.

Hirotomo Nishihara
(Co-Founder & CSO; Professor at Advanced Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University)

Hirotomo is the Co-Founder & CSO of 3DC and a Professor at Advanced Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University. Hirotomo received the 2019 Gottfried Wagener Prize and was selected for the 2020 edition of the Asian Scientist 100.Hirotomo holds PhD in chemical engineering from Kyoto University.