繊維学部研究紹介_2018_英語版
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31Fiber Materials EngineeringYasushi MurakamiProfessorBreaking new ground in materials, processes, and systems with the ultimate goal of energy self-sufficiencyDepartment of Chemistry and MaterialsThe optical materials and inorganic nanofiber materials that my lab has developed are unique in the world, and they are actually being used. My current focus is energy self-sufficiency. If biomass could be dried without applying too much energy, it would be possible to utilize marine resources as well, and if electricity could be generated efficiently from heat, we would be able to convert the long wavelength range of sunlight into electricity.Professor Murakami joined the Faculty of Textile Science and Technology at Shinshu University in 1993 and took his current position in 2007. He spent ve years working as the lead researcher for the knowledge cluster creation project starting in 2007, during which time he spearheaded advanced collaboration between industry and academia. His area of research is material chemistry.A project develops into major research when a new and unprecedented vision is proposed. My hope for my students is that they will grow into researchers who can propose such visions.Outlook for researchIn the development of new materials, failure is more common than success. My goal is to foster the development of tough and resilient researchers.Outlook for students after graduationWe select only research that is truly necessary to solve society’s problems and strive to break new ground with our work.Titanium oxide nanober used as a photo catalystA highly active and long-life platinum/silica fuel cell catalystFiber Materials EngineeringMixing familiar materials to make coatings for high-efficiency solar cellsDepartment of Chemistry and MaterialsMany universities and companies throughout the world are pursuing research and development programs with the goal of increasing the efficiency of solar cells that can be created by coating surfaces with a mixture of titanium oxide (used in sunblock creams), iodine (used as a disinfectant), and pigments (such as from blueberries). I am working to develop highly efficient solar cells and explain the mechanism of electron transfer.Shogo MoriAssociate ProfessorAssociate Professor Mori took his current position in 2009 after working at Nokia Japan and as an assistant professor in the Faculty of Textile Science and Technology at Shinshu University. His areas of research include dye-sensitized and organic lm solar cells and semiconductor and surface electron transfer.Dye-sensitized solar cells and organic-lm solar cells are expected to serve as low-cost, next-generation solar cells. Further, by explaining the mechanism of electron transfer, I believe it will be possible to design high-performance devices using low-cost materials.Outlook for researchGraduates are employed by material, device, and electrical manufacturers.Outlook for students after graduationIt is possible to make solar cells without complex equipment.A selection of pigment solutions and dye-sensitized solar cells made from themThese solutions make it possible to design eective solar cells.

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