Group Exhibition Zone: Chemistry and Biology

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We here introduce “Group Exhibition Zone: Chemistry and Biology” consisting of 9 booths and 4 panel sessions covering a wealth of topics ranging from the development of new life-enriching materials and technologies to the proposal of medical technologies that encompass the multifaceted spectrum of life and living organisms. With its multiplicity of specialized fields and research approaches, its content spans the Departments of Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, and Biosciences and Informatics, enabling free nanoworld control. We look forward to the emergence of deeper insights and more advanced developments arising from interactions with many visitors and guests at the Group Exhibition. Be sure to sound the depths and explore the range of leading trends in chemistry and biology.

BOOTH 73	Other Fields Other Areas Let’s make polymer particles that are of great benefit to mankind and nature
	Professor FUJIMOTO, Keiji Assistant Professor FUKUI, Yuuka Department of Applied Chemistry
We are creating a variety of polymer particles from synthetic and natural materials, which will be of great benefit to mankind and nature. We are also fabricating supra-structured materials assembled from these polymer particles. So, we will show you their utility and attractiveness.

BOOTH 74	Materials Industry Electrochemical measurements for electrochemical devices using quartz crystal electrodes
	Research Associate SERIZAWA, Nobuyuki Department of Applied Chemistry
The detailed analysis of electrode reactions is necessary for development of electrochemical devices. The small change in electrode mass and distribution of the electrolyte can be detected by the electrochemical measurements using quartz crystal electrodes. This study aims the measurements under the conditions which simulate practical electrochemical devices.

BOOTH 75	Materials Industry Advanced Synthetic Methodology for Functional Nanoclusters
	Professor NAKAJIMA, Atsushi Department of Chemistry
Nanoclusters consisting of several to tens atoms are expected to be novel functional materials, because they exhibit unique optical response and reactivity due to rich surface atoms and discrete electronic states. We have developed two original methods using magnetron sputtering and a fine micro-reactor.

BOOTH 76	Biomedical Medical / Welfare Chemical Sensing Devices for Healthcare and Environmental Applications
	Professor CITTERIO, Daniel Assistant Professor HIRUTA, Yuki Department of Applied Chemistry
Our laboratory works on the development of user-friendly (bio)chemical sensing devices for environmental and healthcare applications. Relying on paper as low-cost and single-use substrate, in combination with printing technology, we aim at realizing flexibly designable and mass-producible sensing devices.

BOOTH 77	Biomedical Medical / Welfare Organic materials for medical analysis
	Assistant Professor HIRUTA, Yuki Professor CITTERIO, Daniel Department of Applied Chemistry
We developed organic materials for medical analysis. In our laboratory, we are developing (1) functional fluorescent/luminescent probes, (2) organic/inorganic hybrid separation materials, (3) stimuli responsive polymer materials.

BOOTH 78	Biomedical Medical / Welfare Machine learning and network inference for medical applications
	Associate Professor FUNAHASHI, Akira Research Associate YAMADA, Takahiro Department of Biosciences and Informatics
We developed an accurate embryo quantification and medical diagnosis algorithm by image analysis using deep learning. We also developed a network inference algorithm using high-throughput data analysis. The inferred network enables to identify target genes directly linked to the pathogenesis efficiently.

BOOTH 79	Society & Environment Society / Infrastructure Visualization and reduction of particulate matter-derived risks to facilitate “subways with the world’s cleanest air”
	Associate Professor OKUDA, Tomoaki Department of Applied Chemistry
The subway system is an enclosed space and the attendant concerns about contaminated air, no systematic investigations on the air quality in subways have been carried out. This project aims to visualize and reduce the particulate matter-derived risks to facilitate “subways with the world’s cleanest air.”

BOOTH 80	Society & Environment Environment Characterization of particle surface for particle removal technology of atmospheric particles -Measurement of particle morphology and charging state-
	Research Associate IWATA, Ayumi Associate Professor OKUDA, Tomoaki Department of Applied Chemistry
The efficiently particle removal technology is necessary for the manufacturing process of instruments and maintaining the power generation efficiency by solar panels. By understanding the adhesion of particles from particles properties, we try to develop the technology.

BOOTH 81	Materials Medical / Welfare New technology developed for in vitro evaluation methods of UV protection efficacies of sunscreens
	Professor ASAKURA, Kouichi Department of Applied Chemistry
Concerns have been increased for the establishment of reliable and reproducible in vitro evaluation method of UV protection efficacies of sunscreens, since it gives results more quickly, is less expensive and is more ethical. We are unveiling new technology for commercially available in vitro evaluation method.

PANEL 82	Biomedical Medical / Welfare Discovery and Delivery of Next-Generation Biopharmaceuticals
	Professor DOI, Nobuhide Department of Biosciences and Informatics
Biopharmaceuticals based on biopolymers such as antibodies, peptides, and nucleic acids are attracting attention because of their advantages such as fewer side effects and higher efficacy than conventional small molecule drug products. However, the challenges of high cost and low membrane permeability remained. We are developing new technologies to overcome these issues.

PANEL 83	Other Fields Education Searching for mechanisms to make transparent ascidian
	Associate Professor HOTTA, Kohji Department of Biosciences and Informatics
Searching the mechanism to make the transparent animals transparent.

PANEL 84	Society & Environment Industry Surface cleaning by water flow with ultrasound and fine bubbles
	Professor TERASAKA, Koichi Department of Applied Chemistry Associate Professor ANDO, Keita Department of Mechanical Engineering Professor SUGIURA, Toshihiko Department of Mechanical Engineering Assistant Professor FUJIOKA, Satoko Department of Applied Chemistry
A high-performance, water-based cleaning technique was developed using synergetic effects of ultrasound and fine bubbles (of micron sizes or even smaller). With our approach, surface contamination can be removed more quickly and mildly in comparison to conventional ultrasonic cleaning techniques.

PANEL 85	Materials Industry Development of next-generation bioreactor with contactless interface
	Associate Professor MATSUBARA, Teruhiko Department of Biosciences and Informatics Professor TAKEMURA, Kenjiro Department of Mechanical Engineering
Chemical and biological reactions in laboratory often perform in glass and plastics. If containerless processing is materialized, risks of unforeseen issues induced by contact with reaction flask including contamination and alteration of reactants would be reduce. We are trying to develop next-generation bioreactor with contactless interface.