About Supermolecules Group
From Molecules to Materials: Creation of Nanostructures and Fumctional Materials by Bottom-Up, Self-assembly, and Supramolecular Processes
Supermolecules are created through non-covalent interaction between two or more molecules and can exhibit novel functions not available from their individual component molecules. Supramolecular chemistry covers a wide range of materials from small molecular complexes to macroscale assemblies.
Our research creativity will realize hitherto unknown materials with novel functions at the molecule, nano-, micro-, and macroscales.
Specialized Research Field
In our research group, functional materials have been wisely constructed via bottom-up approaches as seen in preparation of molecular patterns and complexes, organized nanostructures, and function bulk materials. In addition, novel concepts "hand-operating nanotechnology" to bridge nano (molecular) structures and bulk systems is also initiated. These strategies enable us to construct hierarchic supramolecular structures, some of which are highly useful for bio-related applications such as drug delivery and sensing. In addition, functional
materials for social demands such as catalysts with minimum amount of rare metals and organic assemblies for photo-energy conversion are also targets of our researches.
Group Members
Katsuhiko ARIGA
Group Leader
Senior Scientist with Special Missions
Junichi TAKEYA
NIMS Invited Researcher
Cross Appointment with The University of Tokyo
Yusuke YAMAUCHI
Chief Invited Researcher
