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29Applied ChemistryInvestigating how chemical reactions emit light and searching for possible applicationsDivision of Chemistry and MaterialsI carry out research into the foundations and applications of organic photochemistry, with a focus on organic chemistry research into chemiluminescence, the phenomenon of light emitted by chemical reactions. My goals include pursuing the functionalization of chemiluminescence while carrying out a quantitative and qualitative analysis of special metallic ions and chemicals.Jiro MotoyoshiyaProfessorProfessor Motoyoshiya took his current position after working in the Faculty of Textile Science and Technology at Shinshu University as an assistant professor and associate professor. His principal area of research is photochemistry based on organic chemistry, particularly chemiluminescence.In addition to basic research, I hope to put chemiluminescence to use in applications such as the detection of minute quantities of substances and the prevention of disease by leveraging the knowledge obtained from basic research.Outlook for researchMany graduates go on to the master’s program. Many nd employment in the chemical industry, where they are involved in research and development or manufacturing at chemical manufacturers.Outlook for students after graduationApplied ChemistryFabricating novel functional materials by utilizing the diversity of carbon materialsDivision of Chemistry and MaterialsI am working to tap the diversity of carbon materials and create new materials that are useful for human society. Lithium-ion secondary batteries (LIBs) are useful power sources for mobile phones and laptop computers, and there is an intensive effort underway to develop them for use in plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles. In addition to a diverse range of roles in LIBs, carbon materials can play a key role in composite materials such as carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), which is used in aircraft structural components.Fujio OkinoProfessorProfessor Okino took his current position after working as a senior assistant professor and associate professor at Shinshu University. His principal areas of research include structures, properties, and applications of carbon materials such as graphite, carbon ber, nanodiamonds, carbon nanotubes, fullerenes, and graphene.Researchers are developing new uorescing agents based on organic synthesis.Chemiluminescence causes the emission of light in numerous colors due to uorescing agents. The mechanism of light emission is extremely complex, but my lab is working to get to the heart of it.A scanning electron micrograph of a diamond lm grown by chemical vapor deposition using nanodiamonds as seed crystalsA scanning electron micrograph of submicron carbon bersA transmission electron micrograph of a multi-layer carbon nanotubeSubmicron carbon bers are prepared using the electrospinning method and used as a host material in the anodes and/or as a conductive material in anodes and/or cathodes of LIBs to enhance capacity as well as cycle and high-rate performance. Nano-carbons such as nanodiamonds and carbon nanotubes are used as llers in metal or plastic hosts to enhance mechanical strength and thermal and electrical conductivity.Outlook for researchGraduates can pursue careers at chemical, electrical, material, and textile companies.Outlook for students after graduation

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