Cordinating Director

Takayoshi SASAKI

Progress in nanotechnology over recent years has produced a new trend in research concerning creation of materials. By consciously introducing the parameter of “length” not previously on the minds of many, nanosized materials and materials such as those whose structures and combinations are controlled at the nanoscale level have gained research recognitions. Even now however examples of nanomaterials are not visibly numerous. Yet with aggregation of high research potentials at NIMS, organized and systematic search/creation of novel nanoscale materials – such as nanopowders, nanotubes, nanosheets and organic nanomaterials – is being made possible. Moreover, through additional structuring/categorization of this effort, development of innovative seeds (such as those in electronics, environment and energy-related fields) for the next generation is to take place.