Deuterium Science

Our Goals

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"

News

• 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

past news

Site guide

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• Team 

• Capability - Collaborative, Consulting Service, Catalogue 

• Publications - Press release

 More info at Japanese Site: https://deut-switch.pharm.kyoto-u.ac.jp/