Materials Electrochemistry/ Exercise 1

This course aims to develop advanced expertise and research capabilities in next-generation energy storage and resource recycling based on materials science and electrochemistry. Students will master the research process—from material design to evaluation and analysis—by studying reaction mechanisms at electrode-electrolyte interfaces. The course prepares students to become independent researchers and engineers capable of addressing global energy and resource challenges.

This research area focuses on materials and processes for energy storage and resource recycling. Targeting next-generation batteries and the effective use of unutilized resources, students will explore electrode materials, electrolytes, and interface phenomena. Through these activities, students systematically learn the entire research cycle, from synthesis to logical analysis.

1. Understand research challenges in energy storage and resource recovery based on fundamental theories such as thermodynamics, kinetics, and reactions.
2. Acquire the ability to plan and execute research independently by integrating material synthesis, characterization, and electrochemical measurements.
3. Develop the skill to logically explain experimental results and reaction mechanisms from materials science and electrochemical perspectives.
4. Establish a foundation for advanced research and development in the field of materials electrochemistry, focusing on batteries and resource recovery.

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Research targets include electrode materials, liquid/solid electrolytes, and their interfaces to clarify the relationship between material structure and electrochemical properties. Students will step-by-step perform material synthesis, characterization, electrochemical testing, and data analysis. Through independent planning and discussions with faculty and peers, students will develop both fundamental and applied research skills.

Reported results of research thesis (report) 40%, 32% Committee interim report, the Society’s research thesis 28%.

No specific textbook is required. Learning is centered on:
Academic papers and reviews authored by the instructor.
Original research and review articles in electrochemistry and materials science.
Technical articles and books published by the Chemical Society of Japan or the Electrochemical Society.

Reference Books:
Chemistry of Electron Transfer: Introduction to Electrochemistry (Eds. T. Watanabe and S. Nakabayashi).
English textbooks and review articles on Materials Chemistry, Electrochemistry, and Battery Science.

To acquire the fundamentals of atomic structure, quantum theory, electron theory, quantun mechanics in the first to fourth year of undergraduate course. It is also desirable to master basic knowledge about magnetic materials, semiconductor materials.

• Please contact the instructor via email to schedule a meeting.

Non-regionally-oriented course

• Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
• Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
• Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
• Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills

Most classes are interactive

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