Research Outline
The word "cycle" is very important to achieve carbon neutrality and the SDGs. For example, electronic devices such as cell phones use metallic elements such as lithium, platinum, and rare earths. These are called rare metals and are extremely valuable resources, but most of the used products are dumped as garbage and not recycled. This increase in waste causes not only a serious environmental impact but also excessive energy consumption. In other words, it is essential worldwide to reform chemical processes that satisfy all of the following three requirements: "resource recycling" to recycle and reuse waste materials, "environmental recycling" to reduce environmental pollutants and protect the environment, and "energy recycling" to efficiently convert heat, light, and electrical energy. Tsukahara Lab. is creating organic-inorganic hybrid materials and devices by skillfully controlling the arrangement, structure, interface, and space using nanotechnologies such as material synthesis and microfabrication that combine organic and inorganic materials at the min level, as well as by taking advantage of the unique functions and properties unique to organic-inorganic hybrids. We are also working to create innovative chemical processes that enable recycling of resources, the environment, and energy by taking advantage of the unique functions and properties of organic-inorganic hybrids.
