Physical Chemistry
Material Design Chemistry
(Research Group of Molecular Design Chemistry, Laboratory of Nano-structured Solid Chemistry, Department of Crystalline Materials Science)
Staff
- Professor: Tsukasa Torimoto
- Associate Professor: Shushi Suzuki
- Assistant Professor: Tatsuya Kameyama
Overview of Research
Metal and semiconductor nanoparticles exhibit unique size-dependent physicochemical properties, being different from bulk materials or molecules. We are aiming at the development of novel nanostructured materials to control the transfer of photons, electrons or molecules. These are promising materials for applications to catalysts, electrocatalysts, photocatalysts, solar cells, or optoelectronic devices.
Research Subjects
- Preparation of Semiconductor Nanocomposite Particles and Their Application to Highly Selective Photocatalyses
- Fabrication of Semiconductor Nanoparticle Arrays Having a Tunable Emission
- Design and Development of Highly Efficient Quantum Dot Solar Cells
- Control of Electrode Surfaces in the Nanometer Scale for Highly Efficient Fuel Cells
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Preparation of "jingle-bell"-shaped nanoparticles and their application to highly efficient photocatalysts.