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TARUTANI NAOKI
Associate Professor
Affiliation Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering
Discipline Materials Chemistry
Academic Degrees Osaka Prefecture University　
Osaka Prefecture University　
Research Fields Chemistry; Materials chemistry; Inorganic industrial materials
Engineering; Material engineering; Composite materials / Surface and interface engineering
Interdisciplinary science and engineering; Nano / Micro science; Nanomaterials chemistry
Engineering; Material engineering; Inorganic materials / Physical properties
Research Keywords Sol-Gel Method / Self-Assembly / Layered Compounds / Porous Materials / Nanoparticles
Comments My research interests focus on synthesis, design, and assembly of subnano-, nano-, and micrometer-scale objects towards the fabrication of materials with novel and unique functionalities. Systematic investigations of the relationship between structures and functionalities enable to access materials with unexpected characteristics.
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Topic Chemistry
Energy
Nanotechnology
SDGs 7 Affordable and clean energy 9 Industry, innovation, infrastructure
Carbon-Neutral Researcher Development of nanocatalysts for water electrolysis towards hydrogen energy production.
Educational Programs [Bachelor Degree Program] School of Engineering : Cluster 3(Applied Chemistry, Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering) : Program of Applied Chemistry
[Master's Program] Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering : Division of Advanced Science and Engineering : Applied Chemistry Program
[Master's Program] Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering : Division of Advanced Science and Engineering : Smart Innovation Program
[Doctoral Program] Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering : Division of Advanced Science and Engineering : Applied Chemistry Program
[Doctoral Program] Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering : Division of Advanced Science and Engineering : Smart Innovation Program
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