Objective of our work is development and characterization of novel functional polymers and organometallic compounds directed toward organic devices and catalysts.
We are challenging to create new materials, technologies, and research areas for contributing to the society by conducting the research about new two-dimensional materials, a substitute material of Pt at the Fuel Cell electrode using nitrogen-doped carbon, and reaction dynamics at surface.
Our research involves characterization and development of redox enzymes and nano materials for bioelectrochemical devices. Of particular interest is heterogeneous electron transfer reaction of redox enzymes as electrocatalyst.
Objective of our work is to create new functionality biomaterials related to high performance biosensing, drug delivery, cell engineering and bioimaging systems.
We focus on a preparation of supramolecular nanomaterials consisting of π-conjugated small- and macro-molecules and construct nanodevices which are expected to exhibit optoelectronic and energy conversion properties.
The research of our group encompasses nano-bioscience, life science, medical science, and food science. In particular, we focus on point of care testing (POCT) devices and DNA nano-machines based on DNA nano-system using DNA molecules as a programmable constitutional unit.
Objective of our research is development of novel functional materials toward molecular devices and biomimetic molecules based on organometallic, polymer and supramolecular chemistry.
Our group develops and investigates chiral piconjugated semiconducting polymers for redox and chiro-optoelectronic applications with liquid crystal technology.
Study on the molecular mechanisms of plant photosynthetic reaction centers, quest for novel and key chlorophylls, and application of chlorophylls to photodynamic therapy (PDT).
We develop novel molecular crystals with distinct structural flexibility by assembling the constituent molecules via extremely weak intermolecular interactions in a programmable manner.
We focus on the materials synthesis related to hydrogen energy applications by controlling the assembly structure of organic and inorganic nanomaterials.
環境問題や脱炭素社会に貢献する機能性材料やエネルギー変換デバイスの研究開発を行っています。特に、太陽光発電の電力を用いたエネルギー物質生成による"人工光合成(Solar to X)"の実現を目指しています。具体的には、炭素材料や遷移金属ダイカルコゲナイドなどの2D・層状材料を用いた、超低価格なペロブスカイト太陽電池や水素発生の研究開発に意欲を持って取り組んでいます。
I am engaged in research and development of functional materials and energy conversion devices that contribute to environmental issues and the creation of a decarbonized society. In particular, I aim to achieve “artificial photosynthesis (Solar to X)” by generating energy substances using solar power. Specifically, I am passionately working on the research and development of ultra-low-cost perovskite solar cells and hydrogen production using 2D and layered materials such as carbon materials and transition metal dichalcogenides.