Faculty of Textile Science and Technology Research Activity2015｜Shinshu Universi

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Functional Polymer ScienceDeveloping materials that are gentle on the body and made from natural materials and exploring how polymer materials can help in the repair of the bodyDivision of Chemistry and MaterialsThe body identifies artificial materials as foreign objects and attempts to eliminate them from the body and neutralize any harmful effects. Consequently, thinking of, and developing, new polymer materials that are more compatible with living organisms are extremely important steps in the treatment of numerous diseases.Akira TeramotoAssociate ProfessorAssociate Professor Teramoto took his current position in 2008 after working as a researcher at a private dairy company and as a research associate and assistant professor in the Faculty of Textile Science and Technology at Shinshu University. His areas of research include the development of substrates for cell culturing and the functional evaluation of cultured cells.My lab is working to develop articial extracellular matrices (ECM) that use natural materials such as proteins and polysaccharides as raw materials. Clinical applications for these materials are expected to include uses in regenerative medicine.Outlook for researchGraduates are primarily employed by material and chemical manufacturers, although some work at companies involved in medical equipment or pursue clinical applications such as regenerative medicine.Outlook for students after graduationTissue cells are cultured over a long period of time using a petri dish whose bottom is coated with the material we created, and then they are kept in a device that maintains sanitary conditions so that we can examine their functionality.Osteoblasts from mice cultured on a non-woven material made from cellulose nanobers44Functional Polymer ScienceCreating high-function fibers to facilitate safer and more comfortable lifestylesDivision of Chemistry and MaterialsFiber is a material that is essential in our daily lives, and I am pursuing research to make fiber even more useful. Currently, my lab is focusing on research to make fiber stronger (high performance) and to add conductive or antibacterial properties (high functionality) by combining numerous types of different materials.Yasuo GotohAssociate Professor Gotoh took his current position in 2007 after serving in the Faculty of Textile Science and Technology at Shinshu University as an assistant professor. His area of research is ber and polymer material science, and he is currently focuses on research into the properties of compound materials and high-polymer solids that combine organic and inorganic materials.When used in the bodies of moving vehicles such as aircraft and cars, these bers can reduce weight, improving fuel eciency and leading to energy savings. Improving the performance and functionality of ber is an area of research that contributes to the future of humanity.Outlook for researchMany graduates are employed by chemical and material companies. They also nd employment at non-ber-related companies when those companies handle bers.Outlook for students after graduationAssociate ProfessorHere, ber is being stretched on a heating plate. This process increases the strength of the ber by a factor of 10.Polymers are melted in a solution to prepare the spinning solution that serves as the raw material for ber.Direction ber travels

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