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Details of the invited projects Project Title: Synchrotron radiation-based analyses and evaluations of high efficiency organic solar cells Director: Koichiro MITSUKE (Institute for Molecular Science) http://groups.ims.ac.jp/organization/mitsuke_g/english_version/e_mainfr.html Details of the project: 1) Fabrication of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs) using paste of titanium oxide, Ruthenium dye and electrolyte solvents. 2) Learning analytical studies of DSCs (I-V and IPCE measurements, Absorbance and Quantum yield measurements). 3) Learning fundamental spectroscopy using normal- and grazing-incidence monochromators of synchrotron radiation. References: Nucl. Instrum. Meth. Phys. Res. A 2001, 467-468, 577; J. Phys. Chem. A 2007, 111, 8336. Required degree: Bachelor or over Required skills: Experience of photochemistry experiments is requested. Experience of synchrotron radiation experiments is preferable. Expected period: 21 – 60 days: February/ March 2009. Project Title: Preparation and spectroscopic characterization of magnetic thin films Director: Toshihiko YOKOYAMA (Institute for Molecular Science) http://msmd.ims.ac.jp/yokoyama_g/index_e.html Details of the project: 3) Preparation of magnetic thin films epitaxially grown on single crystalline substrates in ultrahigh vacuum 4) Spectroscopic and/or microscopic characterization of the magnetic thin films by magneto-optical techniques using lasers and/or synchrotron radiation, and scanning tunneling microscopy (STM). 5) Modification of the magnetic thin films by means of surface science techniques and their characterization References: Phys. Rev. Lett. 2006, 96, 237402; Phys. Rev. B 2008, 78, 104420; Phys. Rev. B, 2005, 71, 235403; Jpn. J. Appl. Phys. 2008, 47, 2132. Required degree: Master or higher Required skills: Experience of ultrahigh vacuum techniques is preferable. Expected period: 21 – 60 days: February/ March 2009. Project Title: Magnetic and Electronic Properties of Conjugated Organic-Metal Nanostructures Director: Shu SEKI (Department of Applied Chemistry, Osaka University) http://www.bms.sanken.osaka-u.ac.jp/~seki/shu_seki.html Details of the project: 6) Formation organic-metal nanocomposites and their characterization by electrodeless conductivity measurement. 7) Magnetic characterization of polynuclear metal complexes 3) Training of analytical study using spectroscopy (Scanning Probe Microscope, Microwave spectroscopy, Time-domain reflectometry, High-field electron paramagnetic resonance) References: Adv. Mater., 20 (2008) 920; J. Am. Chem Soc., 130 （2008）13812 Required degree: Master or over Required skills: Experience of physical chemistry experiment is requested. Experience of spectroscopic measurement (Transient Spectroscopy, etc.) is preferable. Expected period: 21 – 60 days: February/ March 2009. Project Title: Development of Molecular Systems Aiming at Artificial Photosynthesis Director: Toshi NAGATA (Institute for Molecular Science) http://www.ims.ac.jp/publications/ann_rev_2007/nagata.pdf Details of the project: Synthesis of organic molecules equipped with the following components: (1) a photoactive pigment (porphyrins), (2) a dendritic part containing multiple quinones, (3) redox-catalytic site. These components are supposed to work together to perform a redox reaction driven by light absorption, much like natural photosynthesis. References: Chem. Asian J. 2006, 1, 526; Biochim. Biophys. Acta 2007, 1767, 648. Required degree: Master or over Required skills: Experience of organic chemistry experiments (preferably of organic synthesis) is required. Expected period: 21 60 days: February/ March 2009. Project Title: Development of aerobic oxidation catalyzed by gold nanocluster catalyst Director: Hidehiro SAKURAI (Institute for Molecular Science) http://groups.ims.ac.jp/organization/sakurai_g/english/ Details of the project: 8) Preparation of gold nanocluster (AuNC) catalyst 9) Screening of catalytic activity of AuNC catalyst toward the aerobic oxidation. (alcohol oxidation etc.) 3) Training of analytical study using spectroscopy (NMR, GC, MS, IR) References: J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2005, 127, 9734; J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2005, 129, 12060 Required degree: Bachelor or over Required skills: Experience of organic chemistry experiment is requested. Experience of spectroscopic measurement (NMR, IR, MS, GC etc.) is preferable. Expected period: 21 60 days: February/ March 2009. Project Title: Asymmetric Cross-Coupling with Chiral Palladium Complexes toward Environmentally Benign Processes Director: Yasuhiro UOZUMI (Institute for Molecular Science) http://www.ims.ac.jp/publications/ann_rev_2007/uozumi.pdf Details of the project: 10) Preparation of chiral palladium compexes 11) Screening Studies on asymmetric cross-coupling reactions (Tsuji reaction, Suzuki coupling etc.) 3) Training of analytical study using spectroscopy (NMR, GC, MS, IR) References: SYNLETT 2008, 1557 Required degree: Master or over Required skills: Experience of organic chemistry experiment is requested. Experience of spectroscopic measurement (NMR, IR, MS, GC etc.) is preferable. Expected period: 21 60 days: February/ March 2009. Project Title: Reversible conversion between chemical and electrical energies aimed at a sustainable society Director: Koji TANAKA (Institute for Molecular Science) http://www.ims.ac.jp/publications/ann_rev_2007/tanakak.pdf Details of the project: 12) Preparation of metal complexes having oxyl- or amino radical ligand. 13) Photo- and electrochemical multi-electron reduction of carbon dioxide catalyzed by metal complexes bearing NADH model ligands. 3) Training of analytical study using spectroscopy (NMR, GC, MS, IR) References: Angew. Chem.,. 46, 7112, 2007, 46, 5728, 2007, 46, 4169, 2007. Required degree: Master or over Required skills: Experience of synthesis of organic and/or metal complexes is requested. Experience of spectroscopic measurement (NMR, IR, MS, GC etc.) is preferable. Expected period: 21 60 days: February/ March 2009. Project Title: Synthesis of Porous Polymers Director: Donglin JIANG (Institute for Molecular Science) http://www.ims.ac.jp/publications/ann_rev_2007/jiang.pdf Details of the project: Preparation of porous polymers by polymerization reaction. Techinique or Skill to be Involved or Learned: To handle organic solvents and chemicals, to purify organic reagents, to carry out organic reactions under anhydrous and non-oxygen condition, to purify organic compounds using clomunar chromatography, to characterize the compounds by spectroscopies, to carried out polymerization reaction under hydrothermal condition or solvothermal condition, to charaterize polymer with modern instrumental methods. References: Angew Chem Int Ed, 47, 8826-8830 (2008). C & EN, October 13, 2008, P.13. Required degree: Master or over Required skills: Experience of organic chemistry experiment is requested. Expected period: 21 60 days: February/ March 2009. Project Title: Synthesis of high-performance aromatic polymers catalyzed by palladium nanocluster Director: Katsuya MAEYAMA (Tokyo University of Agriculture & Technology) http://www.tuat.ac.jp/~maeyama/home2.html Details of the project: 14) Synthesis of high performance aromatic polyketones catalyzed by palladium nanocluster 15) Application of the resulting polyketones to separation of chiral compounds and ions including rare metals. 3) Training of analytical study using spectroscopy (NMR, IR, UV-vis, and GPC ) References: Polym. J. 2005, 37, 735; Polym. J. 2007, 39, 342; Polym. J., 2008, 40, 861. Required degree: Bachelor or over Required skills: Experience of organic chemistry experiment is requested. Experience of polymerization and spectroscopic measurement (NMR, IR, and GPC) is preferable. Expected period: 21 60 days: February/ March 2009. Project Title: Theoretical study on the photo-electronic processes of organic light-emitting diodes (OLED) Director: Masahiro EHARA (Research Center for Computational Science) http://tc.ims.ac.jp/ehara-e.html Details of the project: 16) Theoretical spectroscopy of OLED using the symmetry adapted cluster expansion configuration interaction method 17) Excited-state geometry and emission of the Ir complexes 3) Training of the accurate theoretical computation of the molecular excited states References: Polymer, 2005, 46, 6474-6481; J. Phys. Chem. A 2007, 111, 5473-5481 Required degree: Master or over Required skills: Experience of computational chemistry is requested. Expected period: 21 60 days: February/ March 2009. Project Title: Electronic structure analysis of electrode surfaces toward developing next generation electrode materials Director: Eiji SHIGEMASA (Institute for Molecular Science) http://www.ims.ac.jp/publications/ann_rev_2007/shigemasa.pdf Details of the project: 18) Learning synchrotron radiation based NEXAFS spectroscopy 19) Training how to measure NEXAFS spectra 3) Analysis of the obtained NEXAFS spectra References: J. Stφhr, NEXAFS Spectroscopy (Springer Series in Surface Sciences 25), edited by R. Gomer (Springer-Vrelag, 1996). Required degree: Master or over Required skills: Experience working with ultra high vacuum systems and equipments is requested. Experience of spectroscopic measurements using synchrotron radiation is preferable. Expected period: 14 21 days: February/ March 2009. Project Title: Fabrication of metallic thin films and patterns on polymer substrates by wet chemical process Director: Kensuke AKAMATSU (Konan University) Details of the project: 1) Surface chemical modification of polymer substrate (polyimide film, etc) through hydrolysis reaction, and doping of metallic ions (Ag, Pd, Cu, Ni, etc) into modified layers 2) Deposition of metals by ultraviolet irradiation using photocatalyst or wet chemical reduction, and growth of metal layers by electro- or electroless-deposition 3) Observation of morphology of film surface and cross-sections, and measurement of adhesion and conductivity of metal thin films, providing detailed knowledge for relationship between microstructure and properties of deposited metal/polymer heterojunctions Trainable techniques: Quantitative analysis of electrolyte solution, Mask-based patterning techniques, electrochemical measurement, structural and microscopic characterization of thin films and patterns. References: Adv. Funct. Mater., 2007, 17, 889; Langmuir 2005, 21, 8099; J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2004, 126, 10822; Langmuir 2003, 19, 10366; Required degree: Master or over Required skills: Experience of analytical chemistry experiment is requested. Expected period: 21 60 days: February/ March 2009. |
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