Nanochemistry Research Group

The Nano-Chemistry Research Group explores carbon nanotubes, graphene, and other 2D materials, advancing chemical processes, functional materials, and devices toward real-world applications.

Message from the Group Leader

A place where ideas and people come together.
We look forward to tackling challenges with you!
Shunsuke Sakurai GL

Research Themes (main people in charge)

• Mass Production Technology for Carbon Nanotubes (Sakurai, Chen, Tsuji, Kitao)

• Autonomous Chemical Process Exploration with AI & Robotics (Sakurai, Jintoku, Tsuji, Chen, Kitao)

• Two-Dimensional Materials Development (Yamada T., Okigawa, Okada)

• Chemical Process Technologies for Nanocarbon Materials (Jintoku, Chen, Zhang, Tsuji, Kitao)

• Research on CNT Safety, Risk Management & International Standardization (Zhang)

Group Members

Position and Name	Specialization	Member Page
Group Leader Shunsuke Sakurai	Inorganic chemistry
Principal Senior Researcher Takatoshi Yamada	Nanomaterial Science
Senior Researcher Hirokuni Jintoku	Functional organic materials, nanomaterials, dispersions, molecular aggregates
Senior Researcher Minfang Zhang	Materials Science
Senior Researcher Guohai Chen	Materials Science and Engineering
Senior Researcher Mitsuhiro Okada	Crystal Growth, Semiconductor Properties
Senior Researcher Takashi Kitao	Complex Chemistry, Host-Guest Chemistry
Senior Researcher Takashi Tsuji	Physical Chemistry
Senior Researcher Yuki Okigawa	Semiconductor Physical Characteristics, Low-Dimensional Material Electronics
Invited Senior Researcher Ryoichi Kishi