エネルギー変換システム設計分野

Solving the three problems of resources, energy and the environment using the power of chemistry

　Our laboratory aims to solve problems related to “Resources, Energy, and the Environment” using the power of chemistry, and we are primarily promoting the development of advanced utilization methods of poor quality and unused chemical resources. Specifically, we are working on developing processes that can efficiently convert currently unused carbon resources (e.g., biomass and low-grade coal) to clean energy and high-value raw material chemicals, systems that can upgrade poor quality iron ore resources (e.g., limonite and gangue-rich ores) into fuels for ironmaking processes, and technology for reusing CO2 emissions (carbon recycling). In view of the issue of food loss, we are also conducting chemical engineering research on a freshness management system for marine biological resources, including fish and shellfish. The results are expected to contribute significantly to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as Goal 7, Goal 9, Goal 13, and Goal 14.

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