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that are impacted by such effects can become stakeholders in the creation of innova-
tive power saving technologies for phosphorus refining of high purity.
9.4.1.2
Implication for Energy and Resource Conservation
A comparative examination of innovative technologies through scenario analyses
indicates a significant increase in the demand of electric power for phosphorus re-
covery technology. In situations where there are strict restrictions on electric power
production therefore, it will be difficult to replace imports. It is thus considered that
technology is needed that produces high purity phosphorus using a supply of heat
other from electric power, such as residual heat or geothermal heat.
9.4.1.3
Contribution of Resource Logistics to Science, Technology and
Innovation Policy
The identification of the stakeholders who consume the specific resources and ma-
terials based on resource logistics is expected to contribute an important perspective
to resource strategy and policies and to promote related research and development.
By presenting clear evidence, it is possible to integrate knowledge gained from re-
search and stakeholders. In order to implement new technologies that are important
to the resource strategy required by society, it is important to clarify what kind of
support, research evaluation, and intervention by the government is required. The
provision of evidence for formulating policy proposals to support the promotion
of innovation through the collaboration of multiple stakeholders is therefore now
required. It is expected that by using the Material Flow Analysis method as a ratio-
nal method to extract stakeholders, we can quantify resource demand in the supply
chain, and can promote efficient discussion regarding waste and resource issues.
Furthermore, the dialogue between stakeholders is important in the introduc-
tion and effective implementation of new technologies. However, when insufficient
knowledge is shared amongst such stakeholders, the risk of miscommunication ex-
ists. In order to improve knowledge to be shared for dialogue, the visualization of
resource logistics enables stakeholders to share information and identify gaps in
knowledge among themselves. Clarifying such resource logistics requires an un-
derstanding of the flow of metal resources, materials, and processed and applied
products in a supply chain, which helps in identifying efficiency and ways of avoid-
ing resource risks. In doing so, critical links in the supply chains are identified. It is
considered that the research and development agenda needs to be emphasized from
the viewpoint of avoiding resource risks in the supply chain when new innovative
technologies are identified.
Acknowledgments
This present work was financially supported by a Grant in-Aid for the Pro-
motion of the Recycling-Oriented Society from the Ministry of the Environment, Japan (K2404),
KAKENHI (24651035), and JST-RISTEX.
