Research

Activity

Outline

With the aim of contributing to next-generation energy-related technologies, we are designing and synthesizing various "molecules" from the viewpoint of organic materials chemistry to develop "energy conversion materials" that exhibit outstanding performance and new functions.

Topic 1

We are working on the development of "crystal materials" that respond to stimuli. Crystals that bend in response to light are attracting attention as materials that can convert photoenergy into mechanical energy (Figure).

Related Papers

  1. Chem. Commun. 2016, 52, 4349 (DOI: 10.1039/c6cc00059b)
  2. Dalton. Trans. 2020, 49, 1721 (DOI: 10.1039/c9dt04760c)

Topic 2

We are working on the development of "luminescent materials" that respond to stimuli. During the development of highly efficient (less energy-loss) luminescent materials, we discovered a material that can switch the luminescent color (Figure).

Related Papers

  1. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2013, 52, 8722 (DOI: 10.1002/anie.201303137)
  2. Dalton. Trans. 2016, 45, 11620 (DOI: 10.1039/c6dt01303a)

Topic 3

We are working on the development of "catalysts" that make good use of "hydrogen" which is attracting attention as next-generation energy. We have succeeded in developing a catalyst that can efficiently convert a C–F bond to a C–H bond (Figure).

Related Papers

  1. Organometallics 2014, 33, 4352 (DOI: 10.1021/om500647h)
  2. Chem. Eur. J. 2021, 27, 17326 (DOI: 10.1002/chem.202102735)