Nanopore Design Group
Aiming to drive chemical process innovation, the Nanopore Design Group research precise synthesis and structure determination technologies of inorganic materials having nano-size spaces. We successfully investigate sensor devices and zeolite membranes based on these technologies.
Main Research Subjects
1. Zeolite membrane for energy-saving separation
We successfully investigate zeolite membranes for energy saving separation of water, alcohols, and carbon dioxide by forming the polycrystalline layer of zeolites with thermal and chemical stabilities.
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2. Sensor devices using nano-sized test tubes
We investigate nano-size carbon test tube and apply it to sensor devices by dispersing single molecule, such as enzyme and proteins, into the tube for medical application.
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3. Multi-probe structure analysis
We research precise structure determination technologies of microporous materials. By the combination of X-ray diffraction (XRD), electron microscope (STEM) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), we have succeeded in determining the structure of new zeolites.
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