A future city created by the development of infrared light energy conversion technology
Transparent solar cells that can be used as window glass
Lab Info
Department of Transcendent materials chemistry (Sakamoto Lab.)
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Nanomaterial
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Photo-energy conversion
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Infrared light
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Transparent solar cell
Infrared light is an untapped energy resource that accounts for about half of all sunlight. Science to convert infrared light into electricity or chemical energy will provide human society with new energy resources. The department of Transcendent materials chemistry has developed various technologies that contribute to energy conversion of infrared light by using heavily doped semiconductor nanoparticles that exhibit localized surface plasmon resonance in the infrared region. Furthermore, we have established a startup (Optmass co., Ltd.) based on the results of our laboratory, and are promoting the development and social implementation of window glass that collects infrared light and generates electricity.
Staff
Masanori Sakamoto
Professor
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Degree：
Ph.D. in Engineering (2005.7 Osaka University)
Career：
| April 1, 2024 – Current: | Professor, The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Osaka University |
| April 1, 2012 – March 31, 2024: | Associate Professor, Department of Science, Graduate School of Science, Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University |
| October 1, 2011 – March 31, 2012: | Researcher, Japan Science and Technology Agency Precursory Research for Embryonic Science and Technology |
| October 1, 2011 - March 31, 2012 | Assistant Professor, Institute of Pure and Applied Science, University of Tsukuba |
| October 1, 2010 –September 30, 2011: | Assistant Professor, Life Science Center for Survival Dynamics, Tsukuba Advanced Research Alliance, University of Tsukuba |
| November 1, 2009 – September 30, 2010: | Assistant Professor, Center for Tsukuba Advanced Research Alliance, University of Tsukuba, |
| August 1, 2005 – October 31, 2009: | Specially Appointed Assistant Professor, The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Osaka University |
Current Research Topics
- Transparent solar cells that can be used as window glass
- Development of photo-functional materials using artificial intelligence
- Photocatalysts that contribute to infrared light energy resource utilization
- Transparent conductive materials using nanomaterials
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