In my laboratory, we use colloid and interfacial science to study nano-technological and biological systems.

Nano-technological applications: We are using interfacial forces to produce a monolayer of nanoparticles at an air-water interface with a controlled packing. Such a monolayer can be used to produce magnetic or semiconductor materials. Our goal is to determine how to create high-quality devices at low cost by determining (1) the effects of the particle material, size, and shape on the physical properties of the monolayer and (2) the forces and factors controlling the structuring and interactions of the particles at the interface.

Biological applications: We are researching (1) the physical properties of polysaccharides in order to produce materials that can act as lubricant films in joints and (2) how to control the interactions of lipids in cell membranes with other molecules so as to inhibit their aggregation, which can cause health problems such as metabolic syndrome.

FACULTY RESEARCH ACTIVITY 2020/ Shinshu University Faculty of Textile Science and Technology