◆ 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 (West Building 4-105B. Ext.2222),
Prof.
Toshiaki ENOKI, Prof. Tetsuo ODAKA, Assoc. Prof. Tomoji OZEKI,
Assoc. Prof. Hidehiro UEKUSA,
and Assoc. Prof. Takayuki KOMATSU
I Crystal
Structure Analysis and its Application
The aim of this section is how to analyze the crystal structure and how to
correlate the structure with the chemical and physical properties of the
crystal: Diffraction of X-rays by crystals / Methods of crystal structure
analysis / Growth of information on molecular structures / Solid state organic
chemistry
II Polyoxometalate
Chemistry; Solution Equilibria and Crystal Structures
Formation
Equilibria of polyoxomolybdates and -vanadates
in aqueous solution / Crystal structures of polyoxomolybdates,
-tungstates, -vanadates and niobates
III Zeolite
Chemistry; Some Catalytic Properties of Zeolites
and Zeolite Family
Compounds Generation mechanism of acid sites / Control method of Acid strength
/ Catalytic Properties of transition-metal cations
on ion-exchange site and in the framework site / Shape-selective catalysis
IV Polyether
Chemistry
Complex formation of polyethers - Selectivity and
thermodynamics in solution / Polyethers in separation and electrochemistry
V Changes
in the Molecular States of Aggregation
Degree of molecular configuration / Phase transition / Thermal activation
process / glass transition
VI Solid
State Chemistry
Electronic and magnetic properties of solids/Conducting and magnetic organic
crystals/Graphite and related materials/Electronic structure of low-dimensional
systems
Heterogeneous Catalysis
(2-0-0) Even
uncertain
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 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.
Theory of Process Equilibrium (2-0-0)
Assoc. Prof. Kenji TAKESHITA, Assoc.
Prof. Takayuki WATANABE
The fundamental principles of
thermodynamics are lectured. And the concepts of energy
change, energy level and
graphical presentation of thermodynamics are introduced. The
application of thermodynamics
to system synthesis is discussed.
Reaction System Modeling (2-0-0)
Prof. Yoshio NAKANO, Assoc.
Prof. Kenji TAKESHITA
Fundamental physical
chemistry, mass transfer, heat transfer, momentum transfer and
chemical reaction engineering
are reviewed. Mathematical models
based on transport
phenomena are also spoken
Autumn Semester
Advanced Physical Chemistry (2-0-0) Odd
Prof. Teijiro ICHIMURA, Prof.
Toshiaki ENOKI, Prof. Youkoh KAIZU,
Prof. Kazuhiko SHIBUYA, Prof.
Noriyuki KOUCHI, Assoc. Prof. Tadashi SUZUKI,
Assoc. Prof. Kenichi FUKUI,
Assoc. Prof. Masashi KITAJIMA
I Introduction
II Excitation of molecules,
spectroscopy and photochemistry of diatomic and polyatomic
molecules
III Creation and relaxation of
excited molecules, and laser chemistry
IV Excitation and ionization of
atoms and molecules as studied by electron spectroscopy
V Electronic and magnetic
properties of solids
VI Coordination chemistry
VII Atomic-scale chemistry and physics on
surfaces revealed by scanning probe techniques
Advanced Organic Chemistry
(2-0-0) Even
Prof. Nobuharu IWASAWA, Prof.
Keisuke SUZUKI, Prof. Yoshinori FUJIMOTO,
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 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. Reiko SAITO, Assoc.
Prof. Takashi ISHIZONE
This lecture mainly describes
the fundamentals of polymer synthesis and reaction. In addition,
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
Advanced Organic Reaction and
Synthesis (2-0-0)
Prof. Takashi TAKAHASHI, Prof.
Koichi MIKAMI
I Synthetic Reactions
II Total Synthesis
III Biosynthesis of Natural Products
IV Carbohydrates and Peptides
V Biologically Active
Compounds
VI Homogeneous catalysis for
Natural Product Synthesis
VII Recent Topics in Homogeneous Catalysis (I): C-H
and C-C Bond Activation
VIII Recent Topics in Homogeneous Catalysis (II): Asymetric
Catalysis
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)
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: Reaction and separation
3. Environmental catalysts
4. Catalytic process calculation
Energy Saving Processes (2-0-0) Odd
Prof. Toshihide BABA, 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.
Topics in Inorganic Advanced Materials
(2-0-0)
Prof. Toshihiro YAMASE, Assoc.
Prof. Haruo NARUKE
We examine the relationships between
the properties of solid substances
(including metal,
semiconductor, insulator, and superconductor) and the types
of interatomic or
intermolecular bonding (including metal/semiconductor interface)
interactions that are present
Molecular Transition Metal Inorganic
Chemistry (2-0-0)
Prof. Munetaka AKITA
The subjects discussed in this
lecture include synthesis, structure, reactivity and
chemical properties of
molecular transition metal inorganic complexes, which are
essential for understanding the
principles of chemical transformations and material
science based on such
compounds
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
Prof. Takashi TATSUMI, 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,
Lecturer 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,
Lecturer 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,
Lecturer Nobuhiro MATSUSHITA
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