Physical Chemistry
Structural Chemistry
- Molecular dynamics and molecular interactions in organic and organometallic crystals
- Chemical and physical properties of porous materials and intercalation compounds
Staff : Kazuma Gotoh |
Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
- theoretical chemistry, computational chemistry, molecular simulation, soft materials, self-assembly, lipid membranes, biomolecular self-assembly, virion particle, drug delivery system, electrolytes, polymer materials
Staff : Wataru SHINODA |
Theoretical Chemistry
- Theoretical study on structure, stability, and dynamics of water, aqueous solution, ice, and clathrate hydrate in ambient and extreme conditions.
Staff : Masakazu Matsumoto |
Spectrochemistry
- Gas phase unstable molecules, Vibrational-rotational spectrum, Laser spectroscopy, Relevant to astronomical and atmospheric chemistry
Staff : Jian Tang |
Theoretical Physical Chemistry
- Theoretical studies on structure, phase equilibria, and phase transitions in liquids and interfaces
Staff : Kenichiro Koga | Tomonari Sumi |
Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
- Development of New Reactions and Its Application to the Total Synthesis of Biologically Active Natural Products
- Structural Determination of Complex Natural Products via Chemical Synthesis
Staff : Isao Kadota | Hiroyoshi Takamura | Kenta Tanaka |
Synthetic and Physical Organic Chemistry
- Our synthetic research is focused on the creation of novel compound which shows an interesting character in terms of physical organic chemistry, organic photochemistry and chemiluminescence.
Staff : Hideki Okamoto |
Functional Organic Chemistry
- In this laboratory, we aim at development of new synthetic organic reactions and methodologies by means of organometallic compounds toward new types of organic molecules and polymers for functional materials. In particular, catalytic coupling reactions to construct a carbon-carbon bond with regio-, stereo- , and chemoselectivities are one of target reactions.
Staff : Yasushi Nishihara | HIroki Mori |
Analytical and Inorganic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
- Development of new catalysts and adsorbents with metal-ion-exchanged zeolites
- Development of visible-light-responsive photocatalysts with TiO2
- Elucidation of fundamental properties of molecules and ions restricted in nanospace
Staff : Takahiro Ohkubo |
Coordination Chemistry
- Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Transition-Metal Complexes having Unusual Structures, Functionality, and Reactivity.
- Development of New Metal Complexes with Unique Magnetic Properties (e.g., Single Molecular Magnet, Spin Crossover Behavior).
- Chiral Recognition and Total Spontaneous Resolution using Transition-Metal Complexes
Staff : Takayoshi Suzuki | Yukinari Sunatsuki |
Fine Powder and Surface Chemistry
- Solid State Chemistry and Physiscs of Fullerene and Fullerene Related Materials, Filed Effect transistors with Organic Thin Films and Single Crystals
- Synthesis, crystal structure, electrical properties, and catalysis of metallic oxides
Staff : Yoshihiro Kubozono | Ritsuko Eguchi | Hidenori Goto |