Research

Our research interests include development of advanced electrochemical devices and materials, in particular, plasmon-based electrochemical devices and photocatalysts.


1. Plasmon-Induced Charge Separation

We develop various novel materials and devices based on "Plasmon-Induced Charge Separation" (also known recently as "Plasmonic Hot Electron Injection"), which we found in 2004.
Multicolor Photochromism
Infrared Photochromism
Color Changes of Single Particles
Photomorphing Hydrogels/Photoelectrochemical Actuators
Photovoltaics
Chemical Sensing and Biosensing
Photocatalysis and Artificial Photosynthesis

2. Plasmonic Enhancement Effects

We study on plasmonic enhancement effects, which enhance photovoltaic and photocatalytic performances on the basis of the near-field antenna effect and the far-field scattering effect.
Photovoltaic Devices Based on Dyes or Quantum Dots
Photocatalysis and Artificial Photosynthesis

3. Devices Based on Metal Clusters

We develop devices based on metal clusters.
Photovoltaics and Photosensors
Photocatalysis and Artificial Photosynthesis

4. Photocatalysts with Energy Storage Abilities

Photocatalysts with Energy Storage Abilities

5. Others

Photocatalytic Lithography Based on Photocatalytic Remote Oxidation
Electrochemical and Photoelectrochemical Actuators



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