Environmentally Harmonious Materials Design

Faculty

Prof.
Akira Kishimoto

Prof.
Hideyuki Takahashi

Prof.
Yoshinori Sato

Research Themes

1. Design of Novel Photochemical Materials: Engineering advanced photocatalysts for hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) splitting and hydrogen production.
2. Architecting Green Hydrogen Procurement Systems: Developing sustainable supply frameworks for CO₂ mitigation aimed at achieving carbon neutrality.
3. Industrial Integration and Methodology: Designing strategic pathways to implement green hydrogen systems within large-scale industrial processes.

Research contents

Our research objective is the dual realization of innovative functional materials and sustainable energy solutions that exist in synergy with the environment. At the core of this initiative is the development of novel photochemical materials—specifically H₂S splitting photocatalysts—which serve as the pivotal components for next-generation energy systems.
By bridging the gap between fundamental material science and systemic application, we aim to address the global exigencies of resource management and energy security. To ensure the viability of our green hydrogen procurement systems and their seamless integration into industrial workflows, we operate through a robust collaborative framework involving Nittetsu Mining Co., Ltd. alongside a network of prestigious domestic and international research institutions. Through this multi-scalar approach, we strive to pioneer a new paradigm for an ecologically harmonious industrial society.

Keywords

Photocatalyst, Visible-light Responsive Materials, H₂S Decomposition, Hydrogen Generation, Functional Materials Creation, Green Hydrogen Procurement System, Solar-to-Hydrogen: STH, Environmentally Harmonious Energy Systems

Contact

+81-22-795-7402
akishimototohoku.ac.jp