In our lab, we aim at the environmental technology which is a step ahead of the commonly studied, and focus on electrode materials that is mountable on fuel cell vehicles, which is assumed to appear after hybrid vehicles, gathering attention now. Especially, we are researching on the highly-oriented/efficient/durable carbon nanotube (CNT) which is used as the material for electrodes on fuel cell vehicles. Furthermore, taking advantage of the conductive property of CNT, we are developing a material to use as a neurotransmitter model, fundamental for life activity.
　　Research topics include (1)Synthesis of metal nanoparticles for CNT growth catalysis and high density/orientation control, (2)Preparation of a high density, perpendicularly orientated CNT and understanding its growth mechanism, (3) Formation of a highly efficient fuel cell system utilizing CNT, (4)Preparation of a conductive nanowire and its application to bioelectronics, (5)Development of a neurotransmitter model utilizing CNT and its application to bioelectronics, (6)Creation of a biosensor, (7)Development of a near-field optical microscope and nanostructure property evaluation.