Energy Storage Materials Engineering Lab
Research
Efficient energy storage and conversion technologies are essential to realize a sustainable society. From the viewpoint of materials science, our laboratory is conducting research and development of innovative rechargeable batteries and highly efficient electrochemical processes. Our goal is to contribute to the realization of a truly affluent society and to knowledge by exploring the essence behind phenomena.
Publications
Our laboratory was established at Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo in April 2016. The achievements of our research are published in the form of academic papers, books, and patents etc.
People
We continue to take on challenges as a team with the strengths of each member. We look forward to the day when we can research and grow with you.
News
A paper on CO2 electrolytic reduction by our Ph.D. student Jiaying Yan and colleagues has been selected for the back cover of Small Science.
Our Ph.D. student Jiaying Yan was selected as a participant in Asian Deans’ Forum “The Rising Stars Women in Engineering Workshop 2025”.
Dr. Jittraporn Saengkaew has joined our laboratory as a Project Researcher.
A scientific paper on CO2 electroreduction by our Ph.D. student Jiaying Yan et al. has been accepted for publication in Small Science.
We have developed a metal Bi nanoflower catalyst for the highly efficient electrochemical reduction of CO2 to formate using electrochemical techniques. We have elucidated how defects and small-angle grain boundaries in metal Bi can significantly enhance catalytic performance. This study explains why the activity of materials with the same composition may differ significantly, and suggests guidelines for the design of catalysts for efficient CO2 electrolytic reduction.
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A scientific paper on magnesium rechargeable battery simulations by our former Project Assistant Professor, Dr. Atsushi Tamura et al., has been accepted for publication in Mater. Today Commun.
Through simulations and experiments using COMSOL Multiphysics® modeling software, we clarified the effects of the surface topography of the magnesium negative electrode and the transport properties of magnesium ions on the deposition behavior of magnesium in magnesium rechargeable batteries, and provided design guidelines for achieving uniform magnesium metal deposition. The design guideline for the realization of uniform magnesium metal deposition was presented. This result was achieved in collaboration with Dr. Mandai of NIMS.