◆ Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Course
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Course offers opportunities for study and research in interdisciplinary wide-range areas based on chemistry, applied chemistry and chemical engineering including materials science, electronic chemistry, environmental chemistry, international development engineering and latest nanotechnology. Students are encouraged to develop their creativity and to work actively in fields related to fundamental and applied chemistry. An extremely wide range ofstate-of-the-art specialized instrumentation is available in individual research laboratories, offering unique support and opportunities for research. All students are required to take lectures which are selected for systematic study in the specified field, and have a guidance by both their supervisor and the professors who give the courses to finalize Master and Doctor theses.
Advanced Materials Chemistry (2-0-0) Even
Prof. Masaharu OGUNI, Prof. Tetsuo ODAKA, Assoc. Prof. Tomoji OZEKI,
Assoc. Prof. Hidehiro UEKUSA, and Assoc. Prof. Takayuki KOMATSU
I Changes in the Molecular States of Aggregation
II Polyether Chemistry
III Polyoxometalate Chemistry
IV Crystal Chemistry
V Catalytic Chemistry of Zeolite and Intermetallic Compound
Heterogeneous Catalysis (2-0-0) Even
Prof. Kiyoshi OTSUKA, Prof. Ken-ichi AIKA, Prof. Hiroo NIIYAMA
I Introduction (Principles, Advantages)
II Adsorption (Physisorption, Chemisorption)
III Kinetics of Catalytic Reactions
IV Catalysis by Solid Acids and Bases
V Catalysis by Metals (Hydrogenation, Ammonia Synthesis)
VI Catalysis by Metal Oxides (Oxidation)
VII Environmental Catalysis
VIII The Latest Developments in Catalysis
Nanotechnology and Nanoscience (2-0-0) Even
Prof. Masahiko HARA and visiting Assoc. Prof. Kaoru TAMADA
Nanotechnology, the leading edge of modern science and technology, was born in the early 80's with the invention of the scanning probe microscopy by Drs. Binnig and Rohrer, Nobel laureates of IBM Zurich. It opened up a completely new window into the nanoscale world, and remains a challenging field in a wide variety of endeavors from solid state physics to molecular biology. In this lecture, we have attempted to accumulate and summarize the nanotechnology and nanoscience activities now underway in the world, and you will find that each story presents an innovative state-of-the-art subject in modern nanotechnological research.
1. Introduction of Nanotechnology and Nanoscience
2. Scanning Probe Microscopy
2-1. History of Scanning Probe Microscopy: from Observation to Manipulation
2-2. Scanning Tunneling Microscopy 1: Surface Chemistry and Phase Transitions
2-3. Scanning Tunneling Microscopy 2: Self-Assembled Monolayers
2-4. Atomic Force Microscopy 1: Biological Macromolecules and Surface Forces
2-5. Atomic Force Microscopy 2: Single Molecular Detection
2-6. Near-Field Optical Microscopy: Fluorescence Decay Process and Proximity Effect
3. Organized Molecular System
3-1. History of Organic Thin Films: LB, OMBE and SAM
3-2. Self-Assembly Processes on Solid Substrates
3-3. Functionalization of Organic Thin Films
3-4. Device Application of Organic Thin Films
3-5. Supramolecular Architecture
3-6. Nanoparticles
4. Limit of Nanotechnology and the Future
Current Topics in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Even
Prof. Toshiaki ENOKI, etc.
Most recent topics in chemistry and chemical engineering will be presented by significant
visiting scientists from all over the world. Students will be informed titles of lectures in
advance, and requested to evidence the attendance of more than five lectures offered between
October through September.
Autumn Semester
Advanced Physical Chemistry (2-0-0) Odd
Prof. T. ICHIMURA, Prof. T. ENOKI, Prof. Y. KAIZU, Prof. K. SHIBUYA, Prof. N. KOUCHI,
Assoc. Prof. K. EDAMOTO, Assoc. Prof. T. SUZUKI, and Assoc. Prof. K. FUKUI
I Introduction
II Excitation of molecules, spectroscopy and photochemistry of diatomic and polyatomic
molecules (T. Ichimura and T. Suzuki)
III Creation and relaxation of excited molecules, and laser chemistry (K. Shibuya)
IV Excitation and ionization of atoms and molecules as studied by electron spectroscopy
(N. Kouchi)
V Electronic and magnetic properties of solids (T. Enoki)
VI Coordination chemistry (Y. Kaizu)
VII Surface science and photoelectron spectroscopy (K. Edamoto)
VIII Atomic-scale chemistry and physics on surfaces revealed by scanning probe techniques
(K. Fukui)
Advanced Organic Chemistry (2-0-0) Even
Prof. Katsumi KAKINUMA, Prof. Keisuke SUZUKI, Prof. Yoshinori FUJIMOTO, Prof.
Nobuharu IWASAWA, Assoc. Prof. Tadashi EGUCHI, Assoc. Prof. Takashi MATSUMOTO,
Assoc. Prof. Hiroyuki KUSAMA
I Synthetic Reactions
II Total Synthesis
III Spectroscopy and Structure Determination
IV Biosynthesis of Natural Products
V Carbohydrates and Nucleic Acids
VI Biologically Active Compounds
Advances in Polymer Science I (2-0-0) Even
Prof. Koji ISHIZU, Prof. Akira HIRAO, Prof. Mitsuru UEDA, Toshikazu TAKATA, Assoc. Prof.
Masato SUZUKI, Assoc. Prof. Reiko SAITO, Assoc. Prof. Takashi ISHIZONE
This lecture mainly describes the fundamentals of polymer synthesis and reaction. In addition, some
recent advances in the related fields are introduced.
1. Fundamentals and Applications of Polymer Science
2. Polymer Synthesis
3. Polymer Reaction
4. Advanced Polymer Materials
Advances in Polymer Science II (2-0-0) Odd
Prof. Isao ANDO, Prof. Junji WATANABE, Prof. Toshio NISHI, Assoc. Prof. Shinji ANDO,
Assoc. Prof. Hidemine FURUYA, Assoc. Prof. Mitsuru SATO, Assoc. Prof. Shuichi NOJIMA
This lecture describes the fundamentals of structures and physical properties of polymers. In addition some
recent advances in the related fields are introduced.
1. Conformation of Polymers
2. Polymer Solutions
3. Crystal and Liquid Crystal of Polymers
4. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance of Polymers
5. Physical Properties of Polymers
Advanced Chemical Reaction Engineering (2-0-0)
Prof. Kazuhisa OHTAGUCHI
Mathematical modeling of chemical reactors in terms of linear and nonlinear differential
equations, ordinary and partial, and difference equations. Topics in stability, bifurcation,
chaos and cusp catastrophes.
1. Longitudinal diffusion in a packed bed
2. Taylor diffusion in a chromatographic column
3. The stirred tank reactor
4. What is a model?
5. The different type of model
6. How to formulate a model
7. How should a model be manipulated into its most responsive form?
8. How should a model be evaluated?
Advanced Separation Operation
Prof. Junjiro KAWASAKI, Assoc. Prof. Hitoshi KOSUGE
I Introduction
II Fundamentals of Freedom
III Freedoms of Sub- and Complex System
IV Freedom of Distillation Tower
V Separation Sequences and Heuristics
VI Evolutionary and Argorithmic Synthesis
VII Basic Equations and Freedom of Multicomponent Distillation
VIII Approximate Calculation of Multicomponent Distillation
IX Rigorous Calculation of Multicomponent Distillation
X Azeotropic and Extarctive distillation Process
XI Extraction Process
XII Membrane Separation Process
Advanced Topics of Chemical Equipment Design and Materials (2-0-0)
Prof. Ken TSUDA
I Basic of Strength of Materials
II Design of Pipe
III Design of Thin-walled Cylindrical Vessel for Internal Pressure
IV Design of Thick-walled Cylindrical Vessel for Internal Pressure
V Design of External Pressure Vessel
VI Thermal Stress
VII Materials for Chemical Equipments
VIII Basic of Corrosion in Chemical Equipments
XI Other Topics
Catalytic Process and Engineering (2-0-0)
Prof. Hiroo NIIYAMA, Assoc. Prof. Takashi AIDA
The topics of the class are the application of catalytic chemistry and catalytic reactions to
the industrial processes, especially to synthesis of process systems, selection of reactor operation
and design of the reactor.
1. Chemical reaction and chemical process: strategy for reactor selection and design
2. Reaction characteristics and reaction operation
3. Environmental catalysts
4. Catalytic process calculation
Advanced Course of Reaction Chemistry (2-0-0) Even
Prof. Tomiki IKEDA, Prof. Masakazu IWAMOTO, Assoc. Prof. Harurou ISHITANI, Prof.
Munetaka AKITA, Prof. Koutaro OSAKADA, Assoc. Prof. Atsunori MORI, Prof. Toshihiro
YAMASE, Assoc. Prof. Haruo NARUKE, Assoc. Prof. Yutaka MORIKAWA
Recent progress of chemical reactions relating to organic chemistry, physical chemistry,
inorganic chemistry, and polymer chemistry will be discussed with brief introduction.
Energy Saving Processes (2-0-0) Odd
Prof. Ken-ichi AIKA, Lect. Yasuo IZUMI
Fundamental theories and application for the developments of energy-saving-chemical-
processes are reviewed. Hydrocarbon processing, chemical heat pumps, hydrogen production,
and utilization of solar energy shall be taught. The molecular design of materials used for such
processes are also spoken.
“Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics” shall be used as a textbook.
Applied Organometallic Chemistry (2-0-0)
Prof. Masato TANAKA, Assoc. Prof. Yuki Taniguchi
This lecture offers the basic knowledge of the structure, stability, and reactivity of organometallic complex of transition metals. This class will understand how to use the organometallics in the industrial processes of pharmaceuticals and petroleum chemicals. Recent topics of application of organometallics in material chemistry will be introduced.
1. Introduction: History, application and research trends
2. General properties of transition metal organometallic complexes (I): Electron counting, 18-electron rule, and oxidation state
3. General properties of transition metal organometallic complexes (II): Bonding, Structure and coordination number
4. General properties of transition metal organometallic complexes (III): Classification and the nature of ligands and effect of complexation
5. Reactivity of transition metal organometallic compounds (I): Oxidative addition and reductive elimination
6. Reactivity of transition metal organometallic compounds (II): Insertion reaction, direct attack to the ligand, and other reactivities
7. Homogeneous catalysis of practical importance (I): Addition reactions such as hydroformylation, hydrosilylation, hydrocyanation and polymerization
8. Homogeneous catalysis of practical importance (II): Substituion reactions such as Wacker process, cross-coupling and Heck reaction
9. Recent research trends in homogeneous catalysis (I): C-H and C-C bond activation
10. Recent research trends in homogeneous catalysis (II): Asymetric catalysis
11. Main group metal organometallics
12. Inorganometallic chemistry
13. Organometallics in materials science (I): Strucural metarials
14. Organometallics in materials science (II) : Electronic and optoelectronic applications.
Advanced Polymer Chemistry (2-0-0) Odd
Prof. Takakazu YAMAMOTO, Assoc. Prof. Takaki KANBARA
This course intends to give an overview of polymer chemistry to the graduate students. Recent developments and trends of polymerization and functional polymers are also discussed. This course covers the following topics.
1. Fundamental polymer chemistry
2. Principles of polymerization
3. Polymerization of olefin catalyzed by transition metal complexes (I): early transition metal complexes
4. Polymerization of olefin catalyzed by transition metal complexes (II): late transition metal complexes
5. Polycondensation using transition metal catalysts (I): Polyarylenes
6. Polycondensation using transition metal catalysts (II): Polyamides, Polyamines
7. Electrically conducting polymers (I): p-type
8. Electrically conducting polymers (II): n-type
9. Optoelectronic devices using polymer materials (I): Diode, Transistor
10. Optoelectronic devices using polymer materials (II): Electroluminescence devices
11. Polymer transition-metal complexes
12. Ion-exchange resins, Chelating resins
13. Polymer recycle (I): Material recycle
14. Polymer recycle (II): Chemical recycle
Advanced Catalytic Chemistry (2-0-0) Odd
Assoc. Prof. Michikazu HARA
"Green" approach to chemical processes are not only beneficial to the environment but can boost profits too, stimulating the use of efficient catalyst. In this curriculum, the basis of catalyst, surface analytical techniques and the front of catalytic chemistry will be discussed.
1. Fundamental heterogeneous catalytic chemistry I (What's catalysis?)
2. Fundamental heterogeneous catalytic chemistry II (Catalysts remain in history)
3. Fundamental heterogeneous catalytic chemistry III (Can kinetics reveal reaction mechanism?)
4. Surface analytical techniques I (How do we observe active sites on heterogeneous catalysts)
5. Surface analytical techniques II (Spectroscopy for surface analysis)
6. Surface analytical techniques III (Spectroscopy for surface analysis)
7. Green Chemistry by catalysts I (Green approach to the production of chemicals and energy)
8. Green Chemistry by catalysts II (solid acid and base catalysts)
9. Green Chemistry by catalysts III (Partial oxidation)
10. Green Chemistry by catalysts IV (Energy production by catalysts)
11. Novel catalysts I (Nanocatalysts)
12. Novel catalysts II (Porous materials)
13. Novel catalysts III (Photocatalysts)
14. Discussion
Organic Electrode Process (2-0-0) Even
Prof. Toshio FUCHIGAMI, Assoc. Prof. Mahito ATOBE
Organic electrode process is of much importance in order to prepare various fine chemicals and functional materials.
This lecture will cover the following topics.
1. Introduction
2. History of organic electrode process, Fundamental aspects of organic electrode processes (1)
3. Fundamental aspects of organic electrode processes (2)
4. Methods for studies of organic electrode processes (1)
5. Methods for studies of organic electrode processes (2)
6. Mechanistic aspects of organic electrode processes (Electrogenerated reactive species: Properties and synthetic utilizations)
7. Synthetic aspects of organic electrode processes (Adsorption mechanism and stereo- and regioselective reactions)
8. Synthetic aspects of organic electrode processes (Hydrocarbons, Heteroatom-containing compounds, Heterocyclic compounds)
9. Synthetic aspects of organic electrode processes (Organometallic compounds, Organofluoro compounds)
10. New trends of organic electrode processes (Electrogenerated acids and bases: Mediatory reactions)
11. New trends of organic electrode processes (Concepts and applications of modified electordes)
12. New trends of organic electrode processes (C1-chemistry, Biomass, Asymmetric synthesis)
13. New trends of organic electrode processes (Paired electrosynthesis, Photoelectrolysis, Electropolimerization, SPE electrolysis)
14. Application to industrial processes
Fundamental Electrochemistry (2-0-0) Odd
Prof. Takeo OHSAKA, Assoc. Prof. Fusao KITAMURA
Electrode potentials is an essential topic in all modern undergraduate chemistry courses and provides an elegant and ready means for the deducation of a wealth of thermodynamic and other solution chemistry data. This course aims to develop the foundations and applications of electrode potentials from first principles using a minimum of mathematics only assuming a basic knowledge of elementary thermodynamics.
1. Introduction
2. The origin of electrode potentials
3. Electron transfer at the electrode/solution interface
4. Thermodynamic description of electrochemical equilibrium
5. Nernst Equation
6. Activity and concentration
7. Activity coefficient
8. Measuremetnt of Electrode Potentials
9. Standard Electrode Potentials
10. The relation of electrode potentials to the thermodynamics of the cell reaction
11. Standard electrode potentials and the direction of chemical reaction
12. Migration and diffusion
13. Applications of electrode potentials (1)
14. Applications of electrode potentials (2)
Fundamental Biological Chemistry (2-0-0) Odd
Prof. Masasuke YOSHIDA, Assoc. Prof. Toru HISABORI
In a living cell, enormous different enzymes are working to maintain the life. The reaction catalyzed by these enzymes can be basically explained as a chemical reaction. In this lecture, the following topics will be covered to understand the significance of the enzymes and the energy metabolism in the cell.
1. Introduction: what is biochemistry?
2. Water molecule: from biochemical aspects
3. Amino Acids and polypeptides
4. Protein: marvelous polymer molecule
5. Protein folding and its regulation I.
6. Protein folding and its regulation II.
7. Enzymatic catalysis: I. General aspects
8. Enzymatic catalysis: II. Versatility
9. Energy transduction: I. Mitochondria
10. Molecular mechanism of ATP synthesis
11. Energy transduction: II. Chloroplasts
12. Regulation of the metabolic system I.
13. Regulation of the metabolic system II.
14. Epilog
Laser Spectroscopy for Chemistry (2-0-0) Odd
Prof. Masaaki FUJII, Assoc. Prof. Akihide WADA
Laser spectroscopy is important tool to understand the structure and dynamics of molecules and clusters in various circumstance such as in gas, a supersonic jet, solution, matrix and surface.
1. Theory of molecular vibration and vibrational spectroscopy (1)
2. Theory of molecular vibration and vibrational spectroscopy (2)
3. Nonlinear vibrational spectroscopy
4. Apparatus for vibrational spectroscopy
5. Infrared and Raman spectroscopy of molecules
6. Vibrational spectroscopy on surface
7. Time-resolved vibrational spectroscopy
8. Theory of electronic transition and vibronic structure
9. Supersonic jet and laser spectroscopy
10. Laser spectroscopy for low lying excited state and its analysis (1)
11. Laser spectroscopy for low lying excited state and its analysis (2)
12. Two-color Laser spectroscopy for the ground state and higher excited state
13. Two-color Laser spectroscopy for ionic state
14. Laser spectroscopy for cluster and its reaction
Fundamental Thermodynamics of Materials Science (2-0-0) Even
Professor Tooru ATAKE, Associate Professor Hitoshi KAWAJI
Fundamentals of thermodynamics will be studied for materials science. At first, concept of temperature and heat will be given. It will be extended to the mechanism of the structure and properties of functional materials. Recent development in high-technology and nano-scale materials will be also discussed.
1. Introduction, concept of temperature and heat
2. First law of thermodynamics
3. Second law of thermodynamics
4. Temperature and entropy, statistics and thermodynamics
5. Experimental thermodynamics and calorimetry
6. Third law of thermodynamics, disorder in crystals
7. Phase transitions
8. Crystal structure and lattice vibrations
9. Plastic crystals and liquid crystals
10. Glassy states and glass transitions
11. Defect structures in crystals
12. Ferroelectric materials and solid state ionics
13. Recent topics and supplements
Topic in Organic Synthesis (2-0-0) Even
Visiting Assoc. Prof. Kunio ATSUMI, Visiting Assoc. Prof. Munenori INOUE
The first half of the class deals with the latest synthetic organic chemistry, which involves researches on new reagents, synthetic methods, and synthesis of biologically important substances (bioactive natural products, medicines, agricultural chemicals, etc.). The second half of the class also deals with the roles of organic synthesis in research and development of new drugs. Studies in pharmaceutical companies, such as Meiji Seika, are explained as examples.
1. New synthetic reagents
2. Organocatalyst
3. C-H Activation reaction
4. Current asymmetric synthesis
5. Green chemistry in synthesis
6. Biomimetic organic synthesis
7. Diversity oriented synthesis
8. Introduction. Basics of medicinal chemistry
9. History and biochemistry of b-lactam antibiotics
10. Chemistry of b-lactam antibiotics
11. Research and development of b-lactam antibiotics: in the cases of Sionogi and Merck
12. Meiji's research and development of b-lactams (1): success stories
13. Meiji's research and development of b-lactams (2)
14. Meiji's research and development of b-lactams (3): ongoing studies
Inorganic Materials Chemistry (2-0-0) Even
Prof. Ryoji KANNO , Assoc. Prof. Atsuo YAMADA
Inorganic materials chemistry is concerned with the synthesis, structure, properties and applications of inorganic solid materials. The study of structure-property relations is very fruitful area and one with immense possibilities for the development of new materials or materials with unusual combination of properties.
1 . Introduction
(a)What is Inorganic Solid State Chemistry?
2 . Crystal Structure
2-1 Symmetry and Space Group
2-2 Notation and Typical Structures
2-3 Diffraction and Crystallography
3 . Chemical Bonds in Solids
(a) Ionic Bond
(b) Partial Covalency
4 . Defects, Nonstoichiometry, and Solid Solutions
(a) Crystal Defects and Nonstoichipmetry
(b) Chemistry of Solid Solutions
5 . Understanding Phase Diagrams
(a) Binary System
(b) Ternary System
6 . Reactivity of Solid
(a) Diffusion in Solid
(b) Thermodynamics in Solid State Reaction
(c) Synthetic Methods with Solid Phase
(d) Synthetic Methods with Liquid Phase
(e) Synthetic Methods with Gas Phase
7 . Properties of Inorganic Solid State Materials
7-1 Electronic Properties of Solids
(a) Fast Diffusion of Ions: Ionic Conductivity
(b) Band and Bond: Electron Conductivity and Superconductivity
(c) Dielectric Materials
7-2 Solid State Electrochemistry
(a) Battery
(b) Fuel Cells
7-3 Magnetic Properties of Solid
(a) What is Magnetism?
(b) Variations: Structure and Properties
7-4 Optical Properties of Solid: Emission and Laser
Organic Molecular and Macromolecular Chemistry (2-0-0) Odd
Prof. Yoshiro YAMASHITA, Assoc. Prof. Ikuyoshi TOMITA
The aim of this course is to give an overview of molecular design of functional organic molecules and macromolecules. This lecture will cover the following topics.
1. Novel organic redox systems
2. Electroconductive and superconductive organic molecules
3. Organic field effect transistors (FET)
4. Organic ferromagnets
5. Inclusion complexes
6. Solid phase organic synthesis
7. Photo- and electro-luminescent organic materials
8. Fundamental aspects of step-growth polymerizations
9. Recent topics on step-growth polymerizations
10. Fundamental aspects of chain polymerizations
11. Living polymerization and macromolecular design through living processes
12. Recent topics on chain polymerizations
13. Reactive polymers
14. Functional polymers