Mathematical Catalysis Research Team

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2026/4/1 We have launched the Mathematical Catalysis Research Team.

The Mathematical Catalysis Research Team is developing new electrocatalysts based on kinetic insight. We specialize in identifying intermediates and rate constants using inhouse data analysis algorithms and in-situ spectroscopy. These techniques allow us to understand catalysis at a level where experimental results can be reproduced by the hypothetical mechanism, thus forming the basis for predicting catalytic properties such as activity and lifetime. These kinetic insights guide the development of efficient catalysts for clean energy technologies such as hydrogen production via water electrolysis .

Data Analysis Algorithms
Used to identify catalytic mechanisms and rate constants from experimental data. Also useful for evaluating the plausibility of hypothetical mechanisms.

Optical Waveguide Spectroscopy (In-situ ATR UV-Vis)
A spectroscopy technique specialized for analyzing reaction mechanisms on electrode surfaces. Can be operated in both absorption and fluorescence mode. Possible to evaluate rate constants experimentally due to the ms order timescale.

• Magnetic Refrigeration System Group
• Superconducting System Group
• Hydrogen Production Catalyst Materials Group
• Advanced Superconducting Wire Group
• Hydrogen Ion Materials Group
• Electrochemical Energy Conversion Team
• Mathematical Catalysis Research Team