Research
Development of bio-sensor using mechanochromic polymer
To understand the the mechanical interaction between the molecules of a mechanochromic polymer we used atomic force microscope coupled with fluorescence microscope. Based on the result we will try to make functional sensor for biological application.
Soft layered materials and their intercalation and flexibilty chemistries
Due to two-dimensional (2D) anisotropy and structure flexibility, soft-type layered materials exhibit characteristic dynamic functions. To design the layered structures intercalation of guests is a characteristic approach. Intercalation induced tunable stimuli responsive soft layered materials have potentials for development of advanced dynamic functional materials. Therefore Quantitative understanding of the dynamic properties of functional polymer materials are applied to prepare force sensor devices for energy- and environment-related applications.
Development of metal oxide micro/nano-particles using the technique of solventless thermal decomposition of organometallic/metalorganic complexes
Thermal decomposition of molecular precursors containing the desired metal ion in air or oxygen can be used as an effective way to synthesize micro- or nano scale metal oxides, as the properties of the end decomposition product depend on the chemical nature of the precursor used, temperature and reaction atmosphere. This synthetic route becomes increasingly important mainly due to easy control of process conditions, purity, phase, composition, microstructure, etc. of the resultant products as well as more economic.