RESEARCHERS
Principal Researcher
Department of Applied Chemistry
Associate Professor Osamu Shimomura
Member
Department of Electronics and Information Systems Engineering
Professor Tomosumi Kamimura
Member
Department of Applied Chemistry
Professor Shinya Higashimoto
Member
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Associate Professor Tomoaki Hashimoto
Member
Department of Environmental Engineering
Professor Yasunori Kosaki
OVERVIEW
The aim of this research project is to create revolutionary hybrid organic-inorganic photoresponsive materials based on interfacial adhesion using optical technologies. This study brings to construct fundamental technologies of the interfacial adhesion mechanism using spectroscopy measurement, molecular simulation, and environmental analysis. Those results obtained would give back to society as commercial products with the joint research collaboration of industry, academia, and Government.
BASIS OF RESEARCH
One example of interfacial bonding is material adhesion. With regular adhesives, bonding proceeds via the chemical reaction of an adhesive with a catalyst. We have developed a novel type of catalyst encapsulated within an inorganic layered compound. This unique catalyst can be stored in adhesives under ambient temperature and can be activated under heating conditions. These technologies have got attention from materials industry and academia. In this project, we create functional materials that start the reaction with solar energy as an external stimulus of light. We also carry out the characterization of the structural analysis, reaction simulation, and adhesive strength of these materials with joint research members. We also perform the environmental analysis to handle the problems in the usage process such as gas emission from the adhesive interface. This research aim corresponds to the target of the SDGs 9 “Industry, innovation and infrastructure”, and will promote the leading technologies of Japan as interdisciplinary research.
EXPECTED EFFECT
Expected Results of Research
We aim to achieve a commercial product by promoting research on the development of fundamental technologies to collaborate with industry, academia, and government. We are also proceeding with patent applications and will return the achievements to society via academic journals and academic conference presentations.
CONTACT US
For any inquiry about this project, please contact Center for Research Administration & Social Outreach.
