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Research

Research

Regulating the ensemble of electrons and ions for water treatment and aqua-based electrochemical energy storage/conversion

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About research

Expediting the realization of low-carbon society and hydrogen economy

Research of this Unit focuses on the development of new inorganic nanomaterials and novel synthetic　processes. We strive to contribute to the prompt realization of hydrogen economy and low-carbon society. Particular emphasis is placed on the development of novel two-dimensional materials—nanosheets— targeted for practical applications such as supercapacitors and batteries, hydrogen fuel cells, water electrolyzers, desalination, etc.

Supercapacitors, batteries, capacitive de-ionization, electrochemical ion recovery and accumulation

Energy storage devices with higher energy and power densities are necessary to increase the share of variable renewable energy to realize zero-carbon and sustainable society. This Unit focuses on the development of advanced nanomaterials and new chemistries which will bridge the gap between current batteries and supercapacitors to realize cost-effective energy harvesting and load-leveling. Such new technologies will also be expanded to the advancement of science & technology for water desalinization, purification, and recovery of useful resources.

Converting H2O to H2 and H2 to electricity

The production of green H2 from H2O is the core of the water-energy nexus—the intricate linkage between water and energy—, essential to realize an ideal hydrogen economy (society). The Unit will conduct research on the development of advanced electrocatalysts for water electolysis and hydrogen fuel cells to realize the H2 cycle. We will advance our studies on Shinshu University proprietary “nanosheet catalyst” with record high surface area and durability. Nanosheets and other low-dimensional nanomaterials based on platinum group metals as well as more abundant non-precious metals will be developed with cooperation from other research institutions and industry.

Affiliated researchers

  • FUKINO KiyotakaProfessor

  • HOISAN (Ked) WatcharapornPostdoctoral Researcher

  • METAWEA OsamaPostdoctoral Researcher

  • MURAMATSU KeisukeAssistant Professor

  • OGAWA MakotoProfessor

  • ROJAS Omar GómezPostdoctoral Researcher

  • Vice Director of the Institute for Aqua Regeneration
    Principal Investigator (PI)

    SUGIMOTO WataruDistinguished Professor

  • TOKURA YukiAssistant Professor

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