Development of spectroscopic and imaging techniques for heterogeneous systems such as surfaces, interfaces, and nanospaces
The W-FST Center was established at the Research Institute for Science & Technology (RIST), Tokyo University of Science (TUS) with the support of a Private University Research Branding Project organized by MEXT, Japan in 2016. Water ubiquitously exists in our environment and also on the surfaces of both natural and industrial materials’ that are strongly correlated with our daily life and industrial activities. Water on material surfaces plays a crucial role in inducing the functional properties of materials and in the efficient operation of machinery and transport systems. At the W-FST Center, we aim to broaden our scientific knowledge of water on material surfaces ranging from the nanometer to micrometer scales by investing the specific structures and functions of water through collaboration among researchers in the physics, chemistry, biology, materials science, and mechanical engineering fields. We also aim to apply state-of-the-art science to the development of new materials for energy-saving and biomedical uses to promote energy conservation and a society characterized by longevity, friendly to both the environment and human life.
Development of spectroscopic and imaging techniques for heterogeneous systems such as surfaces, interfaces, and nanospaces
Study on the water surrounding and inside carbon nanotubes and graphene
In situ measurements on behavior of molecular adsorption and chemical reactions on frictional surfaces and evaluation of mechanical properties on the surfaces
Dynamics measurements of water molecules confined in nanospaces by NMR method
Ionic conduction, ionic transport, and gas occlusion in water clusters inside low-dimensional molecular nanopores
Evaluation of the properties of water in nano-scaled regions and development of nanomaterials through use of the water
Utilization of discarded biological matters as functional materials such as fuel cells
Control of heat, matters, and charges in nano-scaled regions
Study on the hydration at interfaces between biomedical implant materials and biological tissues
Study on the self-organization phenomena and dissipative structures in nature and engineering process
Study on the formation process of biological ceramics based on water and its application to the development of tissue-engineered materials
Understanding of flow ranging from microscales to macroscales based on the research of “dynamic wetting”
Understanding and control of fluid and flow phenomena by large-scale simulation
Contribution to material sciences through use of infrared free electron laser (FEL-TUS)
Simulation of microscopic structures, properties, and functions of water on materials’ surfaces
Molecular modelling and simulation of soft matters such as biopolymers
Analysis of solid/liquid interfaces by molecular simulation, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics
Control of Interfacial flow and particle behavior in micro/nanoscale and development of their measurement methods
Electro-, magneto-, and photoexcited absorption spectra; Live cell absorbance spectral imaging; Light-induced force; Plasmon
Control of self-propelled behavior of metal nanoparticles-regioselectively supported polymer particles
Biophotonics and optical applications
Characterization of water resources throughout the country for provenance analysis of foods, elucidation of production area of woods, and analysis of cultural properties
Study on electronic states on solid surfaces and solid/liquid interfaces by Synchrotron radiation
Material synthesis and transformation by water plasma and solution plasma
Observation of formation of clouds in urban air and mountain air
Development of new methods for formation of solution plasma for highly efficient degradation of persistent substances and for synthesis of novel materials
Study on the self-organization phenomena and dissipative structures in nature and engineering process
Control of heat, matters, and charges in nano-scaled regions
Understanding and control of fluid and flow phenomena by direct numerical simulation with supercomputer
Contribution to material sciences through use of infrared free electron laser (FEL-TUS)
Development of spectroscopic and imaging techniques for heterogeneous systems such as surfaces, interfaces, and nanospaces
Study on the water surrounding and inside carbon nanotubes and graphene