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 II
- Academic unit or major
- Graduate major in Chemical Science and Engineering
- Instructor(s)
- Ryohei Ishige / Xiaobin Liang / Kohei Yoshimatsu / Shoichi Kubo / Toshiki Sawada / Masayoshi Tanaka / Toshiro Takao / Takane Imaoka / Koichiro Takao / Takahiro Seki / Shintaro Nakagawa
- Class Format
- Lecture (HyFlex)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - Intensive
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- CAP.T424
- 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 to educate chemists who understand fundamental and advanced chemistry for developing the functions and properties of materials toward the preparation of advanced materials. In order to train, researchers active at the forefront of applied chemistry fields introduce their 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
(1) Explain the basics of nucleic acid chemistry. (2) Explain the development and synthesis of artificial nucleic acids. (3) Explain the application and development of acyclic artificial nucleic acids. (4) Explain the research and development of 3D printers related to soft matter. (5) Explain the development of 3D printers in the food and medical fields. (6) Explain the development of 3D printers in the fields of gel, mobility, and soft machines.
Keywords
Basic properties, atoms / molecules, materials, chemical technology, applied chemistry, Nucleic acid chemistry, artificial nucleic acids, 3D printers, soft matter
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
Two lecturers will each give an intensive lecture in a high-flex format.
First half: Prof. Hiroyuki Asanuma: Features and Applications of Acyclic Artificial Nucleic Acids
Second half: Prof. Hidemitsu Furukawa: Numerous efforts to rapidly commercialize new materials with 3D printers
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Artificial nucleic acids with modified main chain backbone have attracted much attention as a new drug discovery modality for nucleic acid medicine, which has been expanding in recent years. On the other hand, various artificial nucleic acids with supramolecular properties similar to those of DNA have been designed out of the interest in why nature chose ribose as the bearer of genetic information. In this lecture, after reviewing various artificial nucleic acids that have been synthesized so far, the features of acyclic artificial nucleic acids developed by our group and their applications will be explained. 1-1. What are artificial nucleic acids? 1-2. Basics of Nucleic Acid Chemistry 1-3. Various Artificial Nucleic Acids Developed to Date 1-4. Acyclic Artificial Nucleic Acids Synthesized from Amino Acids 1-5. Various Applications of Acyclic Artificial Nucleic Acids 1-6. Origin of life | (1) Explain the basics of nucleic acid chemistry. (2) Explain the development and synthesis of artificial nucleic acids. (3) Explain the application and development of acyclic artificial nucleic acids. |
| Class 2 | Japan is a country where new materials are researched and developed. However, it takes many years for these new materials to be utilized in manufacturing. There is a saying "30 years for materials," but that would exhaust the life of a researcher. In this lecture, we will discuss various efforts for rapid commercialization of new materials by 3D printers. 2-1. 2-1. Research and development of innovative 3D printers for practical application of advanced soft materials 2-2. Development in the food field 2-3. Development in the medical field 2-4. Development in the gel (rubber, elastomer) field 2-5. Development in the mobility (structure) field 2-6. Development in the soft machine field | (1) Explain the research and development of 3D printers related to soft matter. (2) Explain the development of 3D printers in the food and medical fields. (3) Explain the development of 3D printers in the fields of gel, mobility, and soft machines. |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
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
- CAP.T423 ： Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering I
- CAP.T425 ： Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering III
- CAP.A461 ： Advanced Solid State Chemistry I
- CAP.P432 ： Elements of Polymer Science II
Prerequisites
No prerequisites.
Other
First Half: 10/12 (Thu) 3-8 (10:45-12:25, 13:30-17:05) Prof. Hiroyuki Asanuma (Nagoya University)
Second Half: 10/23 (Mon) 5-8 (13:30-17:05), 10/24 (Tue) 3-4 Limit (10:45-12:25) Prof. Hidemitsu Furukawa (Yamagata University)