Through a joint project, the University of Fukui and Kuraray Co., Ltd. have applied advanced fiber-processing technology -- specifically, electron beam-induced graft polymerization -- to successfully develop a special nonwoven fabric that selectively absorbs and separates metal ions. Building on this success, the University of Fukui and Kuraray are continuing to work together. Following this achievement, the two parties began setting up a metal ion collection business that they hope to quickly launch as a Japan-based industry-university joint project. The two will work together to ensure appropriate materials collaboration for the electron beam-induced graft polymerization.