Crystal growth and device fabrication of
wide bandgap oxides such as gallium oxide
Group in charge
Ultra-wide Bandgap Semiconductors Group
OSHIMA, YuichiOSHIMA, Takayoshi
Substances and Materials | Research Center for Electronic and Optical Materials
Research and development at this center
Substances and Materials
At this center, we are conducting research and development on a wide variety of substances in order to acquire the desired material technology.
First, semiconductors are a typical functional material. Semiconductors are also used as switches that control current by utilizing their electron transport properties, and as chemical sensors that identify substances. Semiconductors are also used for light emitting and light receiving, that is, in devices that emit various types of light, such as lighting and displays, as well as in light sensors and solar cells.Materials that emit light include fluorescent materials, which are materials with a light-emitting structure built into them, and optical materials, such as lenses. In addition, there is a method of imparting fine structure to materials to achieve optical and electronic functions. A typical example is nanostructures such as metamaterials, which can be called nanosized antennas.Additionally, the materials needed for electronics include insulating materials such as capacitors, packaging materials, and piezoelectric materials. Additionally, some substances perform chemical functions such as trapping molecules or transporting ions.
At this center, material development is progressing from a variety of perspectives, from the search for new substances that exhibit unprecedented high functionality to technologies for applying superior materials as devices.
We would like to introduce the research and development of semiconductors at this center, especially semiconductors focusing on electron transport.
Power electronics semiconductor
We are developing wide band gap semiconductors for high voltage power control.
Crystal growth and device fabrication of
Power electronics application of semiconductor diamond
Group in charge
Ultra-wide Bandgap Semiconductors Group
KOIZUMI, Satoshi
Semiconductor for chemical sensors
We are developing sensor semiconductors that utilize the chemical activity of semiconductor surfaces.
Thin film sensor materials such as zinc oxide
Group in charge
Electro-ceramics Group
ADACHI, YutalaSAITO, Noriko
Sensor applications of nitride semiconductors
Group in charge
Ultra-wide Bandgap Semiconductors Group
IROKAWA, Yoshihiro
Semiconductor junction/interface function
We are developing materials and forming bonds to improve the functionality of electronic devices such as transistors.
We are developing devices that utilize interface functions, such as variable resistance devices and memristors.
Group in charge
Electro-ceramics Group
OHSAWA, Takeo
Research on gate insulating films for the development of diamond and nitride devices
Group in charge
Semiconductor Defect Design Group
LIU, Jiangwei
Exploration of new materials
The appearance of new materials can change the industrial structure. We are currently searching for semiconductors with properties such as high mobility.
Functional exploration of non-diamond structure nitrides
Group in charge
Amorphous Material Group
OGAKI, Takeshi
Group in charge
Electro-ceramics Group
SUEHIRO, Takayuki
We would like to introduce the research and development of semiconductors at this center, with a particular focus on semiconductor applications related to light.
III-V semiconductors
We are working on compound semiconductor materials and their nanostructure control with the aim of developing highly efficient light emission and highly sensitive optical sensors.
We are developing III-V semiconductors including quantum dots
Group in charge
Semiconductor Epitaxial Structures Group
MANO, Takaaki
OHTAKE, Akihiro
KAWAZU, Takuya
Nitride semiconductors
We are working on developing III-V nitride semiconductors, from aluminum nitride to indium nitride, with the aim of increasing their functionality.
We are developing nitride semiconductors including gallium nitride (GaN)
Group in charge
Electro-ceramics Group
SUMIYA, Masatomo
Group in charge
Semiconductor Epitaxial Structures Group
IMURA, Masataka
Non-traditional semiconductors
We are currently exploring new semiconductors that are not classified as III-V or II-VI, especially direct transition type semiconductors.
Organic-inorganic hybrid crystals
Group in charge
Electro-ceramics Group
OHASHI, Naoki
SAITO, Noriko
New semiconductors such as silicide
Group in charge
Electro-ceramics Group
OHASHI, NaokiIMAI, Motoharu
We would like to introduce the research and development of phosphors and optical materials at this center.
Phosphors for lighting and displays
We are conducting research and development aimed at reducing the power consumption of lighting, improving display quality, and improving the functionality of phosphors in the infrared region.
We are developing high-performance phosphors such as nitrides and oxynitrides.
Group in charge
Advanced Phosphor Group
TAKEDA, Takashi
We are developing new phosphor materials such as new composite compounds.
Group in charge
Advanced Phosphor Group
NAKANISHI, Hiroyuki
Single crystals that emits high-brightness and high-power light
Group in charge
Optical Single Crystals Group
SHIMAMURA, KiyoshiVILLORA, Garcia
Polycrystalline bulk laser material
We are developing ceramic laser materials for high-power lasers such as industrial lasers.
We are developing ceramic laser materials using advanced sintering technology.
Group in charge
Optical Ceramics Group
SUZUKI, TohruFURUSE, Hiroaki
Scintillator materials
We are developing scintillator materials for radiation detection, which are important in security and medical fields.
We are developing single crystal growth technology and exploring new materials.
Group in charge
Optical Single Crystals Group
SHIMAMURA, Kiyoshi
Transparent polycrystalline optical material
We are developing transparent and translucent ceramics with various optical properties such as infrared transparency.
Group in charge
Polycrystalline Optical Material Group
MORITA, Koji
Electro-optic/magneto-optic materials
We are developing electro-optical and magneto-optical materials used for wavelength conversion and polarization control.
We are developing magneto-optical materials (isolator materials) for short wavelengths using transparent magnetic materials.
Group in charge
Optical Single Crystals Group
SHIMAMURA, KiyoshiVILLORA, Garcia
We are developing optical element materials that apply ferroelectric materials
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Quantum Photonics Group
KURIMURA, Sunao
Structural color materials
We are developing color-forming materials with controlled photonic band structures
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Nanophotonics Group
FUDOUZI, Hiroshi
We are conducting research toward the development of devices that apply metamaterials
Group in charge
Semiconductor Epitaxial Structures Group
MIYAZAKI, Hideki
Group in charge
Nanophotonics Group
IWANAGA, Masanobu
We would like to introduce the research and development of nanostructures and composite materials at this center.
Nanophotonics
We are developing photonic devices adopting microfabrication and nanomaterial synthesis.
Development of highly sensitive sensors using metamaterials
Group in charge
Semiconductor Epitaxial Structures Group
MIYAZAKI, Hideki
Group in charge
Nanophotonics Group
IWANAGA, Masanobu
Development of quantum dots and quantum structures by epitaxy
Group in charge
Semiconductor Epitaxial Structures Group
MANO, TakaakiOHTAKE, AkihiroKAWAZU, Takuya
Nano-powders
We are proceeding with the development of nanopowder as a raw material for making ceramics and to obtain the advantage of high specific surface area.
Synthesis of nanopowder raw materials for producing transparent optical ceramics
Group in charge
Polycrystalline Optical Material Group
LI, Jiguang
Synthesis of nanopowder for highly functional chemical sensors
Group in charge
Electroceramics Group
SAITO, Noriko
Nanocomposite
We are developing nanocomposites with the aim of creating high-strength substrates and materials with controlled heat conduction.
Development of non-oxide heat-resistant high-strength ceramics
Group in charge
Polycrystalline Optical Material Group
VASYLKIV, Oleg
Development of composite ceramics with dispersed nanotubes
Group in charge
Optical Ceramics Group
ESTILI, Mehdi
We would like to introduce the research and development of dielectrics and piezoelectrics at this center.
Search for new ferroelectric and piezoelectric materials
We are developing dielectrics and piezoelectrics for various applications such as electronics, sensors, and actuators.
Search for dielectrics and piezoelectrics other than perovskite-derived structures
Group in charge
Electro-ceramics Group
SHIMIZU, Takao
Group in charge
Nanophotonics Group
IWANAGA, Masanobu
Dielectric material exploration using data science
Group in charge
Nano Electronics Device Materials Group
NAGATA, Takahiro
Development of MEMS devices
We are developing materials for the further development of MEMS, such as frequency filters and magnetic sensors.
Development of a high-sensitivity sensor using MEMS that takes advantage of the hardness of diamond
Group in charge
Ultra-wide Bandgap Semiconductors Group
LIAO, Meiyong
Search for low dielectric constant glass and high heat resistant glass
We are investigating amorphous materials without grain boundaries not only as optical materials but also as insulators and dielectrics.
Development of heat-resistant, high-hardness glass for high-power circuits and devices
Group in charge
Amorphous Material Group
SEGAWA, Hiroyo
We would like to introduce the research and development of chemically functional materials such as ionic conductors and adsorption materials at this center.
Hydrogen ion conductors
We are developing hydrogen ion conductors for energy applications such as fuel cells.
We are developing polymer electrolyte materials that are environmentally friendly
Group in charge
Environmental Circulation Composite Materials Group
KIM, JedeokTAMURA, Kenji
Environmental Circulation materials
We are developing materials with low environmental impact that utilize biopolymers and natural resources.
Utilization of biopolymers and biomass
Group in charge
Environmental Circulation Composite Materials Group
TAMURA, Kenji
Capture and recovery of elements using clay minerals, etc
Group in charge
Environmental Circulation Composite Materials Group
TAMURA, KenjiSAKUMA, HiroshiSUEHARA, Shigeru
Process development for ceramics reuse
Group in charge
Amorphous Material Group
SEGAWA, Hiroyo
Group in charge
Electro-ceramics Group
OHASHI, Naoki
Semiconductor for chemical sensors
We are developing sensor materials that utilize the chemical activity of semiconductor surfaces.
Thin film sensor materials such as zinc oxide
Group in charge
Electro-ceramics Group
ADACHI, YutalaSAITO, Noriko
We would like to introduce the research and development conducted at our center regarding the exploration of the substances and functions of amorphous materials.
oxynitride glass
We are developing mixed anionic glass materials containing oxygen and nitrogen to improve the heat resistance, chemical durability, and optical properties of glass.
Development of nitrogen-containing glass materials such as silicon oxynitride
Group in charge
Amorphous Material Group
SEGAWA, Hiroyo
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