Faculty of Textile Science and Technology Research Activity2015｜Shinshu Universi

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39Uses of energy from biomass resources. Numerous types of catalytic reactions are used. Optimizing those reactions is the key to practical application.Materials and Chemical EngineeringAiming to realize a sustainable society throughthe effective utilization of biomass resourcesDivision of Chemistry and MaterialsI am working to explain detailed response mechanisms and propose new high-activity catalysts from both an experimental and model calculation approach with the goal of producing biomass fuels, which can be expected to serve as a carbon-neutral energy source, and using those fuels for highly efficient energy conversion.Iori ShimadaTenure-track Assistant ProfessorIori Shimada graduated from the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Frontier Sciences and obtained his doctorate in environmental studies. He took his current position in April 2013 after working as a special researcher (DC2) at the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. His specialty is reaction engineering.My goal is to help develop a society powered by clean and sustainable energy that does not rely on exhaustible resources such as fossil fuels. Further, I hope to develop methods for synthesizing useful substances using biomass to replace the many chemical products that are currently synthesized from oil resources.Outlook for researchIt is my hope that graduates will gain the ability to think from a variety of angles and pursue productive careers in a diverse array of elds.Outlook for students after graduation!"#H2O2H2OH+e-Photo-synthesisBiomass resourcesSolidicationUseful substancesLiquid fuelGas fuelFuel cellsFuel for transportationConverting substances through catalytic reactionsCatalytic reaction based energy useMaterials dissolve when cooledGenerally, materials dissolve by heating and/or adding solvents. HOWEVER, these material dissolve by cooling. Fibers and particles can be easily prepared.3D engineered tissue composed of cells and proteinsBy arranging cells (20-50 mm in diameter), various 3D tissues can be constructed. A new way to “Tissue Engineering”.Superhydrophobic nonwovens prepared from only amino acidsThe challenge is to reproduce the superhydrophobicity of lotus leaves without uorine, using just biocomponents.Materials and Chemical EngineeringCreation of safe/secure materials from natural compounds for bio/environmental applicationsDivision of Chemistry and MaterialsSafety and security are very important properties for medical and environmental materials. However, most materials used in biomedical situations are synthesized from oils, so developing truly safe and secure materials from bio-derived components is imperative. We are creating novel functional materials for use in biomedical and environmental applications by chemically-modifying natural compounds with good safety and security properties and then engineering and processing them appropriately. Hiroaki YoshidaAssistant ProfessorAfter completion of PhD work at Osaka University (2011), Prof. Yoshida worked as a researcher at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Osaka University before taking his current position (2014). Professional interests: Polymer Chemistry and Materials, Biomaterials.Developing novel functional materials, such as biomaterials for serious diseases and adsorption/separation materials for environmental pollution is essential to solve general problems in society today. As well, nding new materials is denitely linked to nding a new usage, and to design and develop materials to meet future challenges.Outlook for researchI believe students can choose a variety of career paths after graduation because of their wide knowledge and experience in various elds such as chemistry, biology and material science & engineering.Outlook for students after graduation

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