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Nagata Lab
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The lab studies energy conversion inspired by photosynthesis and the chemical utilization of renewable energy.
AboutAbout the lab
Energy conversion technology learned from photosynthesis
The Nagata Lab studies, from a chemical perspective, technologies for using photochemical energy that are inspired by photosynthesis.
It works on solar cells that use sunlight, and on hydrogen generation through artificial photosynthesis.
Besides sunlight, it also studies ways to use other renewable energy sources, such as biomass and geothermal energy, through chemistry.
The goal is to lead to new energy conversion technologies.
Key terms
- Artificial photosynthesis
- A technology that follows photosynthesis and uses light energy to carry out reactions such as extracting hydrogen from water
- Dye-sensitized solar cell
- A type of solar cell made by combining oxide semiconductors, metal complexes, bio-related substances, and other materials
- Biomass
- Resources such as wood that have finished photosynthesis. They can also be burned to provide warmth
ResearchResearch themes
As the spread of renewable energy is increasingly called for, the lab studies technologies for using photochemical energy, taking natural photosynthesis as a model. From a chemical perspective, it aims to apply them to solving the energy and environmental problems that humanity faces.
*Illustrative imageSolar Cells and Artificial Photosynthesis
Taking photosynthesis as a model, the lab works on dye-sensitized solar cells and new organic solar cells that combine oxide semiconductors, metal complexes, and bio-related substances. It also works on hydrogen generation through artificial photosynthesis.
*Illustrative imageUtilization of Renewable Energy
In biomass power generation, methods that extract gas while burning as little as possible and producing as little heat as possible, and then obtain electricity from that gas, are attracting attention. Useful ways to use the chemical substances and gases dissolved in geothermal steam are also needed.
MembersFaculty
- ProfessorMorio Nagata
- Assistant ProfessorYuya Takekuma
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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: “PV Accelerator Pilot Line 2” Tasmanet / CC BY-SA 3.0 (cropped)
- Solar Cells and Artificial Photosynthesis: “Rooftop Solar Panels 3KW” Dr. Chinchu C. / CC BY 4.0 (cropped)
- Utilization of Renewable Energy: “Biogas Photovoltaik Wind” Florian Gerlach (Nawaro) / CC BY-SA 3.0 (cropped)
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