Development of sustainable nanomaterials and thin films, and their applications to ultra-trace analysis of contamination and environmental purification technology
Environmental Nano-materials lab
Faculty

TAKAHASHI Yukiko
Material Science and Bioengineering
Associate Professor
- TEL:
- 0258-47-9657
- Detail
Specialties
1. Environmental Science and Engineering: Environmental Science and Chemistry
2. General Engineering: Functional Materials
3. Basic Chemistry: Analytical Chemistry
Research areas
1. Dye nanoparticle coated test strips: ppb-leveled ion detection in aqeous samples
2. Touch test: A method for detecting particulate contamination in manufacturing sites
3. Singlet oxygen generating film: A method for sterilizing air and oxidizing polymer surfaces
4. Core-shell nanoparticles: Functional nano-pigments and plant pigments from agricultural waste
5. Development of mass production technology for metal-organic frameworks
Main facilities
Zeta potential and particle size measurement system, UV-visible spectrophotometer, Fluorescence spectrophotometer, Digital microscope, Fiber optic spectrophotometer, Flying spot scanning densitometer, Open clean bench, Thermogravimetric/differential thermal analyzer
Forte of this laboratory's study
Synthesis of organic dye nanoparticles, Synthesis of organic-inorganic hybrid nanoparticles, Development of functional materials using metal complexes, Technology for making nanoparticle thin films, Technology for detecting and analyzing ultra-trace ions, Technology for detecting contaminated miro-particles, High-sensitivity elemental analysis of solid surfaces, Singlet oxygen generation technology, Technology for detecting reactive oxygen species, Mass production technology for metal-organic frameworks
Achivements/proposals via industry-academia collabolations
Products of test strips for various ions at regulatory levels, Practical application of methods for detecting particulate contamination, Assurance of cleanliness in products and production lines, Identification of contaminated areas such as abrasion, exposure, and peeling, Development of technologies for sterilization and deodorization using singlet oxygen, Soft surface modification of organic resins, Pigments based on SDGs, Mass production of porous materials
Areas interesting to interact with
As manufacturers of nanoparticles and thin films: printing industry, chemical industry, and paper manufacturing companies. As users that require cleanliness management: all manufacturing and business sites that manage wastewater, semiconductor industry, electronics industry, automotive industry, pharmaceutical industry, food industry, etc. As users develop sterilization technology: electrical and medical equipment manufacturers.
Message
With the keywords “nano, thin film, and dye,” we hope to create energy- and resource-saving nano materials and contribute to the development of products that are useful in various fields.