Contribution to the Development of Energy Science through Physical Properties Measurement Techniques

In our laboratory, we are engaged in the optimization of energy conversion materials using physical properties measurement techniques and applied research aimed at social implementation.

-Energy Harvesting

Energy Conversion Materials

These materials convert thermal energy into electricity. We are developing thermoelectric conversion materials using electrochemical approaches.

• Liquid Thermoelectric Conversion Devices (LTE)
• Tertiary Batteries

Analytical Methods

We utilize a wide range of techniques, including experiments using large-scale facilities such as the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) and SPring-8, as well as spectroscopic and electrochemical measurements, to analyze the structure of energy conversion materials and elucidate reaction processes.

• X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy (XAFS)
• X-ray Total Scattering and Pair Distribution Function (PDF) Analysis
• Ultraviolet-Visible Absorption Spectroscopy (UV-Vis)
• Electrochemical Measurements (CV and EIS)
• Quantum Chemical Calculations]

Joint Research

We collaborate with other research laboratories on joint research projects.

• Synthesis of SnTe Nanoparticles