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 Laboratory creates organic-inorganic hybrid materials and devices by skillfully controlling the arrangement, structure, interface, and space using nanotechnology such as material synthesis and microfabrication that combine organic and inorganic materials at the minmolecule level, and also by taking advantage of the unique functions and properties unique to organic-inorganic hybrids, We are also taking on the challenge of creating innovative chemical processes that enable the recycling of resources, the environment, and energy.
