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Laboratory of Polymer Materials Science
Professor / TAKENAKA Katsuhiko
Assistant Professor / TODA Tomoyuki
- Creating new polymer materials that never exist
- From synthesis of monomer to polymerization
- Polymerization using self-made glass apparatus
Professor / TAKENAKA Katsuhiko
Professor Takenaka is very kind and caring towards his students. Despite his busy schedule, he always has the time to visit us in the laboratory, and we can always freely ask for his opinions regarding our research. He enjoys outdoor activities and loves barbecue. He has a cute pet dog that sometimes joins our online discussion.
Research Content
Our laboratory conducts research from monomer synthesis to polymerization. With 1,3-diene as the keyword, we synthesize 1,3-butadiene derivatives containing the functional group and polymerize them using anionic polymerization, free radical polymerization, and coordination polymerization using metal complex catalyst to produce the polymer. Since the microstructure and molecular weight of the obtained polymer differ depending on the monomer and the polymerization method, the physical properties of the polymer also differ greatly. Through synthesis and polymerization, we are taking on the challenge of developing new polymer materials with the aim of creating something that was not in the world until yesterday.
Assemble of glass apparatus which is essential for anionic polymerization.
A Day in the Lab
Our laboratory starts with a short morning assembly on Monday morning. We report on the progress of research from the week before and the planning for that week, so we can clarify what we should do and work on the experiment. In addition, English seminars and journal meetings on the principles of polymer chemistry and analytical instruments used in research are held regularly. All teachers and students can have discussions to deepen their understanding of their experiments. Those interested in polymer synthesis, complex catalysts, and those who want to do laboratory glass blowing should definitely visit our laboratory.
Group photo taken during barbecue party
Thesis Subjects
- (M)Synthesis of a new Zr complex with [NPN] ligand and evaluation of its olefin polymerization activity
- (M)Effect of alkyl chain length on the polyaddition of 4-(ω-hydroxyalkyl)-α-methylstyrene and CO
- (D)Study on Anionic Polymerization Behavior of Phenyl-Substituted [3]Dendralene Derivatives
The number of
PhD Graduates
9
Major employers of Graduates
- Denka
- NOK Corporation
- MATSUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD
- Japan Atomic Energy Agency
- Tokuyama Dental
- KOATSU GAS KOGYO CO., LTD.
- TOYO TIRES
- Sumitomo Chemical
- Hioki E.E. Corporation
- Mitsui Chemical
