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Nozaki Lab
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A lab that creates new organic molecules and polymers through the power of catalysts.
AboutAbout the lab
Pursuing what is truly interesting
The Nozaki Lab studies methods for making organic compounds and polymers, centered on catalytic reactions.
The lab also explores the functions of the new substances obtained through its original methods.
From many perspectives, such as whether the research is elegant and whether it truly has the potential to benefit society, the lab pursues "what is truly interesting."
The lab takes pride in the breadth of its research subjects and the versatility of its members.
Key terms
- Catalyst
- A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction, or steers it in a particular direction, without being changed itself
- Ligand
- A molecule that binds to a metal atom. Depending on how it is combined, it can change the metal's properties as a catalyst
- Heterogeneous catalyst
- A catalyst that does not dissolve in the liquid in which the reaction takes place. It can be recovered after the reaction and is easy to reuse
NewsLab news
A PhD student won a Poster Award at the RIKEN Summer School
Press release on the results of a paper in Angew. Chem. Int. Ed.
A master's student won the BCSJ Poster Award at the Young Researchers' Meeting on Organometallic Chemistry
A student won a Student Presentation Award at the Chemical Society of Japan Spring Annual Meeting
Associate Professor Xiongjie Jin won the JAICI Award
ResearchResearch themes
The lab develops methodologies for organic synthesis and polymer synthesis, centered on catalytic reactions. It also explores the functions of the new substances obtained through its original methods.
*Illustrative imageDevelopment of Catalytic Reactions
The lab develops catalytic reactions that produce polymers and chemicals from carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide as raw materials. It also works on reactions in which a metal and a ligand cooperate to break and form bonds.
*Illustrative imagePolymer Synthesis and Degradation
Using catalysts, the lab makes polymers in which hydrophilic moieties are incorporated into hydrophobic polymers such as polyethylene, improving properties such as adhesion. It also works on developing degradable plastics.
*Illustrative imageSynthesis of Beautiful Molecules
"Beautiful molecules" whose electronic states are precisely controlled show functions never seen before. The lab synthesizes helicenes and related helical molecules, as well as new phosphorus-containing ligands.
*Illustrative imageDevelopment of Heterogeneous Catalysts
The lab creates heterogeneous catalysts whose mechanisms can be discussed with the precision of homogeneous catalysts, and uses them to take on challenging organic synthesis reactions. It has developed a platinum catalyst that converts phenols into aromatic hydrocarbons under mild conditions.
MembersFaculty
The Nozaki Lab consists of faculty members, postdoctoral researchers, secretaries, and doctoral, master's, and undergraduate students.As of 2026
- ProfessorKyoko NozakiPublications ↗
- Associate ProfessorXiongjie JinPublications ↗
- Project LecturerKohei TakahashiPublications ↗
- Assistant ProfessorRin SekiPublications ↗
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Report an errorAbout the images
The top and research theme images are illustrative and were not taken at the lab. They are cropped from Wikimedia Commons images. Cropped CC BY-SA images are provided under the same CC BY-SA license as the original (version shown on each line).
- Top image: “Gas line IMG 20230205” Jonathansammy / CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped)
- Development of Catalytic Reactions: “Carbon dioxide 3D ball” Jynto / CC0 (cropped)
- Polymer Synthesis and Degradation: “Polypropylene Pellets - DPLA - f7c2fa29d14525ce21219452f4a1a316” Quantum Chemical Corporation / CC BY 4.0 (cropped)
- Synthesis of Beautiful Molecules: “Heptahelicene-3D-balls” Jynto / CC0 (cropped)
- Development of Heterogeneous Catalysts: “Catalysts” Shubhrapdil / CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped)
- Related lab (Kudo Lab): “Equipment and glassware” Belikov Maxim / CC BY 4.0 (cropped)
- Related lab (Fluorine Organic Chemistry Lab (Kawaguchi Lab)): “9104 - Milano - Museo storia naturale - Fluorite - Foto Giovanni Dall'Orto 22-Apr-2007” Giovanni Dall'Orto / CC BY-SA 2.5 it (cropped)
- Related lab (Aida Lab): “Superabsorber Hydrogel KSG 2917 pK” Petra Klawikowski / CC BY-SA 3.0 (cropped)
- Related lab (Organic Functional Design Lab (Masai Lab)): “Laboratory vacuum distillation apparatus on a benchtop” KiveVictor / CC BY 4.0 (cropped)
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