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- Collaboration track record
- Profile
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Keyword
Physical Chemistry/Nanocluster/Nanoscale Functional Materials/ Nanoscal Catalytic Chemistry/ Nanoscale System Chemistry
Project
Nanoclusters, consisting of several to several-hundred atoms or molecules, are expected to exhibit novel functionalities. Using model compounds of metal-encapsulating caged and organometallic nanoclusters, we are aiming to provide a new road map for the creation of innovative nanodevices based on the functional nanocluster monolayers through fine arrangements of their assembly interfaces. In order to realize this goal, we focus this project on macro-scale periodic assembly of the functional nanoclusters for the characterizations and functional analyses of the nanocluster-assembled monolayers, establishing the concept of nanocluster material science.
Desired joint research
テーマ：Development of nanoscale alloy nanocluster catalysts
Development of gas sensors using alloy nanoclusters
- Starting from nanoscale alloy nanoclusters, this research explores functional surfaces by establishing methods to optimize particle size and composition, and by expanding their applications.
Collaboration track record
Based on the outcomes of JST-ERATO (Japan Science and Technology Agency; Exploratory Research for Advanced Technology) program “Nakajima Designer Nanocluster Assembly Project” (2009–2014), we have conducted fundamental research on functionalized nanocluster surface, including nanocatalyst development in collaboration with companies, including Toyota Boshoku Corporation and Ayabo Corporation.
Profile
| Department： | Department of Chemistry |
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| Major： | School of Fundamental Science and Technology |
| Title： | Professor |
1984 the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Science (BS)
1989 the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Science (Dr. Sc.)
1989 Research Ａssociate at Keio University, Faculty of Science and Technology.
1994 Assistant Professor (ibid), 1997 Associate Professor (ibid), 2001 to present Professor at Keio University.
