Outline
Alongside obtaining cross-disciplinary knowledge of nano-scale phase properties by gathering information from various research fields which consider phases in heterogeneous materials and substances from a nano-scale point of view, this research aims at constructing new materials, devices and techniques with drastically improved performance, by conducting theoretical analysis and implementing production control at nano-scale level based on this knowledge. Specifically, the scope of the research includes electronics, phases between organic materials and metals or semiconductors in devices used for transforming energy, surfaces and phases observed in environmental catalysts and function control membranes, phases between artificial materials and biological materials used for nanobiomedicine, and the utilization of functional phases, such as in the fabrication of nano-scale structures from inorganic materials by using soft structures as templates. In addition, a major goal of the research is to cultivate knowledge related to the biological safety of nano-scale materials, for example, the behavior of nano-scale particles inside cells.
Strategic Sector
Creation and Application of Innovative Nano-Interface Technology that Achieves High Performance from Materials and Substances in Different State
Research Projects
Research Director | Affiliation | Research Project |
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Izumi Ichinose | Managing Director, National Institute for Materials Science | Macroscopic Properties of Liquids in Interfacial Nanopores |
Seiji Ogo | Professor, Kyushu University | Energy Conversion via the Interface with Hydrogen Activation Aqua Catalysts |
Kazue Kurihara | Professor, Tohoku University | Foundation of the Nano-Interface Technology by the Surface Forces Measurement |
Kazuo Sakurai | Professor, Kitakyushu University | Manipulation of Nano Interface of Drug-Delivery System and Its Application to Vaccine for Bird Flu |
Kazuhiko Matsumoto | Professor, Osaka University | Quantum Nano Devices by Control of Quantum Nano Interface |
Research Director | Affiliation | Research Project |
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Tetsuya Aruga | Professor, Kyoto University | Spin-polarized Electric Current Induced by Giant Rashba Effect |
Nobuo Kimizuka | Professor, Kyushu University | Integration of Self-Assembly Strategies for the Construction of Smart Nanointerfaces |
Kazuhiko Hirakawa | Professor, The University of Tokyo | Novel Physics and Device Applications of Nanogap Electrode/Quantum Nanostructure Junctions |
Makoto Fujita | Professor, The University of Tokyo | Self-assembled Discrete Nanointerfaces |
Nobuhiko Yui | Professor, Tokyo Medical and Dental University | Design of Multidimensionally Biological Interfaces through Manipulating Molecular Mobility |
Research Director | Affiliation | Research Project |
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Shinji Inagaki | Senior Fellow, Toyota Central R&D labs., Inc. | Creation of Functional Organosilica Hybrid Materials with Highly Ordered Nanostructure |
Masaharu Oshima | Professor, The University of Tokyo | Ultra-high Brilliant Synchrotron Radiation Analysis and Control Station for Functional Interfaces |
Masashi Kawasaki | Professor, Tohoku University | Interfacial Device Physics for Oxide- and Organic-Electronics |
Hiroshi Kitagawa | Professer, Kyoto University | Creation of the Metal-Organic Hybrid Protonics and Functional Nano-Layer Integrated System |
Masatake Haruta | Professor, Tokyo Metropolitan University | Catalyst Design of Gold Clusters through Junction Effect with Metal Oxides, Carbons, and Polymers |
- Research Area Website
- http://www.nanoif.jst.go.jp/english/index.html