Okayama University participates in “nano tech 2016”: world’s largest exhibition of nanotechnology

Okayama University participated in “nano tech 2016 – the 15th International Nanotechnology Exhibition and Conference,” the world’s largest exhibition on nanotechnology held at Tokyo Big Sight , 27 to 29 January 2016.

Representatives from Okayama University displayed four posters and gave the following four oral presentations about science and technology
1. Yuta Nishina, Associate Professor, Research Core for Interdisciplinary Sciences
Title: Preparation and application of wood-derived nanocarbons (WNCs ) http://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/up_load_files/event/nanotech20160127.pdf
2. Takashi Teranishi, Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology
Title: Secondary battery with nano-ferroelectrics polarization assisted ultrahigh rate capability
3. Jun Kano, Associate Professor, Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology
Title: Catalyst designed by ferroelectric compounds
4. Toshihiko Kiwa, Associate Professor, Department of Medical Bioengineering, Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology
Title: Imaging of chemical reactions using a terahertz chemical microscopy

Okayama University researchers actively interacted with representatives from materials and measurement instrument manufacturers and research institutes who were interested in technology transfer and joint research.

The university’s Organization for Research Promotion & Collaboration (ORPC) actively supports researcher participation at exhibitions in order to promote the university’s research and encourage technology transfer.