2021 Faculty Courses School of Materials and Chemical Technology Department of Chemical Science and Engineering Graduate major in Chemical Science and Engineering
Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering I
- Academic unit or major
- Graduate major in Chemical Science and Engineering
- Instructor(s)
- Yuya Tachibana / Daisuke Mori
- Class Format
- Lecture
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - Intensive
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- CAP.T423
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2021
- Offered quarter
- 3-4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 10, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
[Outline] In this lecture, we will comprehend the fundamental properties and reactivities of substances at the atomic / molecular level, advanced chemical technology systems on the design and conversion of useful substances including macromolecules, and chemistry In order to train people, researchers active at the forefront of Applied Chemistry field introduce research results from basic to applied.
[Objective] We aim to acquire a broad knowledge of researchers who are active at the forefront of applied chemistry field concerning research from basic to applied.
Course description and aims
Learn the following abilities by taking this lecture.
(1) It can explain basic properties and reactivity of substances at atomic / molecular level. (2) Explain the advanced chemical technology system on the design and conversion of useful substances. (3) Explain a wide range of knowledge from basic to applied research.
Keywords
Basic properties, atoms / molecules, materials, chemical technology, applied chemistry
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
Two lecturers will give intensive lectures for two days each. First half: Dr. Yuya Tachibana : Research and development of biobased and biodegradable polymer materials to solve environmental problems caused by plastics, and second half: Dr. Daisuke Mori: Research trends of electrode and electrolyte materials and innovative batteries focusing on lithium-ion batteries for the creation of sustainable society.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 1.Research and development of biobased and biodegradable polymer materials to solve environmental problems caused by plastics 2.Research trends of electrode and electrolyte materials and innovative batteries focusing on lithium-ion batteries for the creation of sustainable society | (1)Explain the environmental problems associated with plastics and other fossil resources (2)Explain about bio based polymer materials and biodegradable polymer materials (3)Explain the outline of storage batteries (4)Explain about lithium-ion batteries |
Study advice (preparation and review)
Textbook(s)
None required.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Handouts will be distributed.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Attendance will be checked in every class. Full attendance is required in principle. Course score will be based on the reports evaluation.
Related courses
- ENR.H450 ： Environmentally-Friendly Polymer Chemistry
- CAP.P343 ： Industrial Polymer Chemistry
- MAT.P491 ： Materials Engineering and Ecology
- ENR.H411 ： Topics in Applied Electrochemistry
- ENR.A401 ： Interdisciplinary scientific principles of energy 1
- ENR.A402 ： Interdisciplinary scientific principles of energy 2
Prerequisites
No prerequisites.