Tohnai Laboratory is focusing on molecular assembly in various states, such as crystals. We are working on this subject from various aspects such as supramolecular chemistry, crystal engineering, organic chemistry, photochemistry, physical chemistry, and materials science.
In the nanoscale world, atoms and molecules generally gather to form a shape. The most beautiful thing produced by this
providence is “crystal”. At Tohnai Laboratory, by utilizing the "nature of assembling (self-assembly/self-organization)"
and the "nature of distinguishing partners when assembling" of atoms and molecules, we are trying to control the
arrangement of atoms and molecules in a crystal.
The force that acts when molecules naturally gather is called "intermolecular force", and the property of distinguishing
partners when they gather is called "molecular recognition". Chemistry that utilizes these two basic properties was once
touted to "building block chemistry." Currently, as "supramolecular chemistry", this nature is used for the development
of new functional materials and devices using bottom-up nanoscience and nanotechnology.
PROJECT
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"Chemistry of building blocks" and "Functional supramolecular chemistry" -
Development of functional materials using organic salts using supramolecular approach -
Photoelectric characteristic control by agglutination conversion of organic salts -
Porous Organic Salts with salts of sulfonic acid and amine -
Characteristics and applications of porous organic salts -
Research example of porous organic salts
STAFF
Welcome to Tohnai Laboratory
When you are interested in our research, please come visit us.
Web consultation is also possible!
We are waiting for motivated people !!
LINK
- Osaka University
- Division of Applied Science, School/Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University
ACCESS
Chemistry on Supramolecular Recognition, Department of Material and Life Science, Division of Advanced Science and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University
2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture
Osaka University Suita Campus
GSE Common East Building (U1E) 11th floor, Room 1101
Tel & Fax 06-6879-7404
Mail: tohnai@chem.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp