Research
We have been conducting basic research on the synthesis of novel organic and polymeric compounds as well as nano- and microparticles. Our focus is on their self-assembly into hierarchical structures, the formation of ordered phases such as crystals and liquid crystals, unique interfacial behaviors, and photophysical and photochemical properties. By leveraging these insights, we seek to develop new materials and technologies that could form the basis of next-generation electronics.
The following highlights several key research activities conducted in our group.
- Stimuli-responsive adhesive material containing nematic elastomers
- Fabrication of sub-micrometer sized spherical particles by pulsed laser melting in liquid
- Preparation of metal nanoparticles with controlled chirality
- Fabrication of well-organized nanopatterns
- Fabrication of superhydrophobic surfaces by 3D print technique
- Photon up-conversion material prepared by friction transfer method
- Crystals that show dynamic motion and function induced by photo-irradiation
- Polymer materials that show bending motion by photo-irradiation
