Quantum solid state materials group
2020.05.15 UpdateIn this group we focus our attention on new materials research, functional development, single crystal growth, structural analysis, and fundamental properties studies of the non-conventional insulator in cooperation with the house and outside collaborators. Our studies aim to supply new engineering materials to particular research fields of non-volatile memory, magnetic sensors, micro-energy conversion, and so on. At the same time, we carry out in part the hub function of NIMS on functional materials development through inorganic bulk synthesis and characterization platform; and also, we are in charge of training and education of the next generation researchers through the NIMS-Hokkaido University Joint Graduate School Program.
Research Outline
Studies of non-conventional insulators
Selected research topics
- Materials development focusing on the 5d electron’s properties. A general belief is that the stronger the coupling between various properties in a material (dielectric and conductivity, magnetic and phonon, lattice distortion and magnetic properties, and so on) is, the more advantageous it is in the development of a new functional material. As such, the 5d system may serve as a candidate for a next-generation functional material useful in the areas of information & technology and electronics.
- Developments of the multiferroic oxides containing such as Co and Mn. Improving the practical properties, in which the magnetic and dielectric properties are strongly coupled, as well as elucidating the mechanism of them. All are aiming innovation of the way realizing the practical sensor and memory device applications.
- Developing the mixed anion compounds, nitrides, and halides, which contain a variety of transition metal in a non-oxygen and/or non-equivalent coordination environment. These studies aim enhancement of the practical magnetic and electronic properties that lead to the sensor and memory device applications.
Hokkaido University
Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering