Division
of Materials Science
Physical/chemical properties
of materials change a lot depending on kinds or amounts of atoms,
or on making process and heat treatments.
Physical/chemical mechanisms of phenomena are investigated by
micro probes that can distinguish objects in micro- to nano-meters
order and by measurement using laser beam etc.
Research
Field
Optical memories, Photonic crystals, Metallic crystals,
Semi-conductors, etc.
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| Investigation by high-resolution
electronic microprobe |
Long-lasting phosphorescence
of oxides |
Metals, semi-conductors
and ceramics are applicable to sensors or advanced functional
materials owing to their superior electrical, magnetic and chemical
properties. It is investigated what materials
have such new properties, and what mechanism these properties
are stood on. Further research and education is conducted to
improve these properties.
Research
Field
Recording media such as hard disk drives, Refractory metals
(turbine blades for jet engines), Gas sensor for motor
cars, etc. |
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| Development of high-density recording
media |
Growth of thin functional metallic films
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Division
of Materials Function
It is
intended to develop materials for power generation plants or
fuel cells, that realize a clean energy generation, or superconductors
and high refractory materials, that are used in nuclear fusion
energy plants. Further developments and education on materials
are conducted to realize high efficient and saving usage of
energy.
Research
Field
Super conduction magnets (for linear-motor cars), Fuel
cells (for generation and vehicles), Functional ceramics
(with abrasion and corrosion resistance), etc. |
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| Development of Solar Battery |
Development of high temperature
superconductors |
Strength and life time
of materials are especially important to utilize and commercialize
them. Advanced research and education for
materials processing in the next generation are conducted, clarifying
the phenomena in the manufacturing process from raw materials
into industrial products.
Research
Field
Advanced metallic materials (wires for bridges, engine
blocks for vehicles), Eco-materials without detrimental
(lead-free solders), etc. |
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| Development of high tensile
wires for huge bridges |
Material evaluation by computer
simulation |
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