[Outline] In this lecture, researchers at the forefront of applied chemistry, especially energy conversion chemistry, will introduce their research results from basic to applied chemistry in order to train students to be chemists who understand the fundamental properties and reactivity of materials at the atomic and molecular level, and who have mastered advanced chemical systems engineering and their applications in the design and conversion of useful materials.
[Objective] We aim to acquire a broad knowledge of researchers who are active at the forefront of applied chemistry field concerning research from basic to applied.
Learn the following abilities by taking this lecture.
(1) Explain basic properties and reactivity of substances at atomic / molecular level. (2) Explain the advanced chemical systems engineering on the design and conversion of useful substances. (3) Explain a wide range of knowledge about energy conversion devices, from basic to applied research.
Basic properties, atoms / molecules, materials, chemical technology, applied chemistry, Energy conversion, Battery, Synchrotron radiation
✔ Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Two lecturers will give intensive lectures for two days each.
First half: Dr. Kentaro Yamamoto: Examples of analysis of phenomena occurring inside energy conversion devices and research trends.
Second half: Dr. Atsushi Sakuda: Formation of solid-solid interface for all-solid-state energy conversion devices, elemental technologies for device realization and research trends.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | 1. Further development of storage batteries is required to realize Society 5.0, which balances economic development with solutions to social issues. In this lecture, an overview of storage batteries and their roles will be introduced, followed by a lecture on the phenomena that occur in storage batteries during charging and discharging, focusing on lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, and research trends in post-lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. 2. All-solid-state batteries using inorganic solid electrolytes are attracting attention as the next-generation lithium-ion secondary batteries. In this lecture, the fundamentals and applications of all-solid-state batteries will be reviewed from the viewpoint of materials chemistry. The formation of solid-solid interface, elemental technologies for device realization, research trends and cutting-edge research cases will be discussed to deepen the knowledge of what kind of science and technology is required for the research and development of all-solid-state batteries. | (1) Explain the importance of energy conversion devices (2) Explain materials used in next-generation energy conversion devices (3) Explain issues of next-generation energy conversion devices (4) Explain the characteristics of lithium-ion secondary batteries |
None required.
Handouts will be distributed.
Attendance will be checked in every class. Full attendance is required in principle. Course score will be based on the reports evaluation.
No prerequisites.