Researchers from #UTokyo_IIS discover brand new one-dimensional diffraction patterns in two-dimensional nanomaterials, with exciting implications

Metallic materials are what support advanced technologies. Precious metals are used in electronic components, automotive exhaust purification catalysts, fuel cells, pharmaceuticals, and medical instruments. These metals are limited in quantity, so recycling is essential, yet this presents its own challenges. The following introduces Takanari Ouchi, a lecturer at #UTokyo_IIS, who is developing a recycling technology applicable to all metals, including precious metals.

Research on nanoparticles has advanced rapidly since the 2000s. However, most studies to date have focused on particles 5 nanometers or larger in size. Against this backdrop, in recent years, increasing attention has been given to atomic clusters—structures approximately 1 nanometer in size, consisting of anywhere from several up to a few dozen atoms. Lecturer Takamasa Tsukamoto, at #UTokyo_IIS , is pioneering a groundbreaking method for synthesizing these atomic clusters, which hold untapped potential. At the same time, he is also working to identify the periodicity (i.e., the recurring regularity) of atomic clusters and delve deeper into their fundamental nature. We spoke with Tsukamoto to find out what has been discovered and what new possibilities lie ahead.

Researchers from #UTokyo_IIS have found a surprisingly simple way of understanding social-distancing behavior during an epidemic