In vitro processes for evaluating sunscreen formulations are being developed on a worldwide level. When SPF (Sun Protection Factor) is measured in vitro, it is necessary to apply the sunscreen formulation uniformly on a substrate. A spatially periodic stripe pattern parallel to the direction of coating, however, generally forms and is extremely difficult to eliminate.

In liquids, glasses, and crystal defects, there is no structural regularity in the atomic arrays. We are engaged in the measurement of structures while controlling their irregular atomic arrays through pressure and temperature. In our exhibit, we will provide examples of measurements performed with graphite as a model of crystal defects, as well as liquids and glasses. We also plan to perform a demonstration of magnetic levitation.

Therapies involving long-term implantation of metal devices in patients have increased in recent years, and widespread efforts have recently focused on obtain highly safe materials that withstand long-term use. In this exhibit, we present a new surface modification process that we have recently developed.

Various surface modification processes are used to increase the fatigue strength, corrosion resistance, abrasion resistance, and other properties of metal in order to obtain heightened performance for machines and structural objects. In this exhibit, we present a new surface modification process developed during the past several years in our laboratory for metal with heightened performance characteristics.

The coating presented in this exhibit imbues substrate surfaces with both water and oil resistance. It imparts excellent liquid release from vessels, thus leaving no residue of expensive liquids on the vessel interior surfaces. The coating adds a soiling-resistant function to fibers, fabrics, wood, metals, and resins. On agitator surfaces, it reduces flow resistance, thus reducing power consumption and increasing fuel efficiency.

In our research, we create functional thin films using nanocoating technology with aqueous solutions as the main material. We will present a number of special films, such as multilayer optical films obtained through control of film refractive index and thickness, super-hydrophilic films with anti-fogging effect, high-transparency electroconductive films, and antithrombogenic films for medical instruments.

Despite the many advances that have been achieved in medical technology, serious diseases continue to pose major challenges to effective therapy. Current advances in organic chemistry enables the synthesis of virtually any organic compound; however, their use of toxic reagents and other problems remain. Today, we report on our research on the production of useful leads of medicinal drugs through effective utilization of clean electrical energy.

Our research focuses on development of photoswitchable nanomaterials. These types of materials can potentially be utilized as a next-generation electronics components such as high-speed and high-density recording media. At our exhibition booth, we demonstrate an optical control on magnetic and superconductive properties.

Combustion essentially consists of high-temperature thermal decomposition and oxidation reactions, which can be applied to synthesize oxidized materials and many other substances. In our exhibit, we will present a method of utilizing gas combustion reactions (flame) for synthesis of phosphor nanoparticles, hollow porous particles and nanotubes, and other functional nanomaterials.