The purpose of this project is to cultivate a deep understanding of the properties of deuterated materials and to explore a research field "Deuterium Science". Through this research activity, we wish to propose a new material design concept "Deut-Switch", which aims to maximize the material functions by precise, logical deuteration of materials.
Deuterated materials/molecules occasionally exhibit properties significantly different from those of the original, non-deuterated ones. Deuterium-control on the properties of materials is an emerging concept in material design worldwide. To achieve our objective, we will promote research on deuterated materials in the following four fields: (1) development of synthetic methodology of deuterated materials, (2) a better understanding of the properties of deuterated materials with the aid of computational methods, (3) a better understanding of the reactivity of deuterated materials using spectroscopic analysis, and (4) Application of deuterated drugs for metabolic research.
Current Project Name: Deuterium Science Research Unit, Center for Promotion of Interdisciplinary Education and Research, Kyoto University (CPiER-DSR, Kyoto Univ.)
Previous Project Name: MEXT KAKENHI Grant-in-Aid for Transformative Research Areas (B) "Deuterium Science"
2023.12.25 Renewed website.
2023.08.31 Hosted the 10th Deut-Switch seminar.
Dr. Katsuhiko Takeuchi (AIST)
"Synthesis of organic substances by direct catalytic conversion of flue gas CO2"
2023.04.01 This team restarted as "Deuterium Science Research Unit" at the Center for the Promotion of Interdisciplinary Education and Research, Kyoto University
Capability - Collaborative, Consulting Service, Catalogue
More info at Japanese Site: https://deut-switch.pharm.kyoto-u.ac.jp/