2024 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)
- Reiko Saito / Yoshiaki Shoji / Hiroyuki Isobe / Takayuki Nakamuro
- Class Format
- Lecture (HyFlex)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - Intensive
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- CAP.T423
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 3-4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 14, 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 in a hybrid manner with on-site and zoom for two days each. First half: Dr. Takayuki Nakamuro: Molecular Electron Microscopy Research, and second half: Dr. Hiroyuki Isobe: The Creation of Knowledge.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 1-1 "Introduction to Molecular Electron Microscopy Research" Atomic resolution transmission electron microscopy (AR-TEM) achieves spatiotemporal resolutions on the order of sub-angstroms and milliseconds. This technology has the potential to become a powerful analytical tool for exploring the molecular world. This lecture will provide an overview of its development from the perspective of organic chemists. 1-2: "Recent Advances in Molecular Electron Microscopy Research" AR-TEM has demonstrated significant effectiveness in analyzing hard materials such as metals and solids. However, there have been limitations in the exploration of molecular species. This lecture will outline recent advancements in molecular electron microscopy, including electron diffraction (microED/3DED) and cryo-electron microscopy. 1-3 "Exploring Molecular Science with Atomic-Resolution Electron Microscopy" There is a notable difference between the probabilistic nature of molecules and the deterministic behavior of bulk materials. This presentation will focus on the new interpretations and prospects that AR-TEM has brought to the molecular world, discussing the latest research findings. 2-1 "The Creation of Knowledge 1: A Journey Through Physical Organic Chemistry Research" Beginning with a contemplation of what scientific research is, this lecture will review examples of modern physical organic chemistry, providing an opportunity for participants to reflect on their own research. 2-2 "The Creation of Knowledge 2: Revisiting the Foundations of Organic Chemistry" By visiting the places where the foundational knowledge of organic chemistry was created, this lecture will offer an opportunity to consider the importance of positioning one’s research in the context of past achievements. (Tokyo Institute of Technology has a tradition of lectures on the history of chemistry by the late Emeritus Professor Tatsuaki Michiya.) 2-3 "Exploring Scientific Research through Phenine-based Nanocarbon Molecules" This lecture will discuss the synthesis of nanocarbon molecules based on "phenine" and trace the new developments in modern science stemming from this research. | (1) Can explain the overview of atomic-resolution electron microscopy. (2) Can explain the recent advances in atomic-resolution electron microscopy and its exploration of molecular chemistry. (3) Can explain the creation of "knowledge" through research in physical organic chemistry. (4) Can explain the synthesis of nanocarbon molecules and the new developments in modern science. |
Study advice (preparation and review)
Textbook(s)
None required.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None
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
- CAP.T411 ： Elements of Innovative Molecular Chemistry I
- CAP.A424 ： Advanced Organic Synthesis II
- CAP.A481 ： Advanced Instrumental Analysis
- CAP.T412 ： Elements of Innovative Molecular Chemistry II
- CAP.A521 ： Advanced Molecular Design for Organic Synthesis I
- CAP.I533 ： Advanced Strategic Organic Synthesis
Prerequisites
No prerequisites.
Other
Schedule
1st lecture: November 1 (Fri), 10:45-17:05 (On-site: Ookayama, HyFlex: Suzukakedai)
2nd lecture: December 13 (Fri), 10:45-17:05 (On-site: Suzukakedai, HyFlex: Ookayama)