Materials Design Laboratory
Creating next-generation metal materials designed at the atom level
Metal materials are indispensable for the social infrastructure. Therefore, we aim to make novel metal materials that are equipped with high functions by designing and controlling the microstructure of these materials at the level of atom. Specifically, we are designing light-weight alloys, such as aluminum and magnesium alloys, for automobiles. Moreover, we are developing medical-use zirconium alloys, which can be detected through an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan. Thus, we are trying to create new materials whose properties are superior to those of the existing ones.
This lab is for this SDG activity:
STUDY FIELDS
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Metals and alloys
- Materials Design
- Crystal growth
RESEARCH THEMES
- Steam-derived multi-functionalization of aluminum alloys
- Fabrication of high corrosion resistance and high conductivity films on lightweight metal substrates for new battery devices applications
- Microstructure control responsible for developing high-performance aluminum casting alloys
- Atomistic simulations of transformation and phase decomposition behaviors in aluminum alloys
- Fabrication of high functional crystalline materials at low temperatures