OTOMO JUNICHIRO LAB

Energy Science and Informatics,
Department of Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering,
School of Environment and Society, Tokyo Institute of Technology

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Concept

Energy system design based on carbon and nitrogen cycling

In the Otomo Lab, we conduct transdisciplinary research on energy technologies from the perspectives of energy conversion chemistry and energy system design, spanning from fundamental research on constituent technologies to system-scale research. We are investigating chemical reactions and materials related to energy conversion and aim to integrate these into effective energy systems.

Our Research

Fundamental and transdisciplinary research:
from materials and reaction design to system creation

Based on materials designed for improved solid-state ionic and electronic conductivity, and the observation of interfacial ionic transport and chemical reactions, we are developing novel energy devices and systems such as high efficiency fuel cells and electrolysis cells. We further evaluate these low-carbon technologies based on their readiness for implementation to the society. Constructing diverse energy systems that would be compatible with the widespread use of renewable energies is essential to mitigate climate change and to provide a stable and diverse energy supply.

Energy conversion chemistry

We aim to observe and elucidate new mechanisms of chemical reactions and ionic transport, while designing and developing energy conversion devices based on materials development of ionic conductors and on reaction mechanism control at surfaces and interfaces
key words: ionics, fuel cells, electrosynthesis, chemical looping 

New energy system design

Thinking ahead to the future implementation of energy conversion systems that will contribute to the realization of a zero-carbon society, we are working on energy system designs, including fuel cell designs and chemical looping process designs, and analyzing the economic viability of such systems. 
Key words: system design, cost engineering

Lab News 

2023.12.11-12.16.

Doctoral Student Rui Huang participated and gave a presentation at the "3rd Energy and Informatics International Forum" held in Bali, Indonesia. info >>

2023.10.26.

Bachelor student Shiho Otomo received the "2023 Tokyo Tech Award for Student Leadership".info >>

2023.10.18.

Bachelor student Shiho Otomo recieved the "2023 Tokyo Tech School of Environment and Society Award for Student Leadership".info >>

2023.09.17-22.

At the international conference of SSPC, reseacher Julian Andres Ortex Corraleas, doctoral students Shun Yamate and Moe Okazaki gave presentations, and Moe Okazaki received the Best Poster Award.info >>

2023.09.12.

Prof. Otomo gave a lecture at the 54th Society of Chemical Engineers conference. info >>

2023.09.11-13.

Researcher Julian Andres Ortez Corraleas, postdoc Li Heng, doctoral students Shun Yamate, Moe Okazaki, and master student Nao Komada gave presentations at the 54th Society of Chemical Engineers conference, and Shun Yamate recevied the Best Poster Award.info >>

2023.08.10.

Bachelor student Shiho Otomo gave a presentation to high schools students at the Tokyo Tech Open Day. info >>

2023.08.09.

The Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan held a conference in Yamagata, and master student Takayuki Kosaka received the Student Award.info >>

2023.04.06

New members have joined!info >>

2023.03.27.

2023 Tokyo Tech Commencement Ceremonyinfo >>

2023.03.23.

2023 UTokyo Commencement Ceremonyinfo >>

2023.03.13

Prof. Otomo presented at the Tokyo Tech SSI Symposiuminfo >>

2023.03.11

Prof. Otomo gave a talk to high school studentsinfo >>

2023.02.10.

Prof. Otomo presented at the "JST e-ASIA Joint Research Program International Environment Workshop"info >>

2023.02.03.

Prof. Otomo presented at the "CESD KICK-OFF Workshop"info >>

2023.01.31.

Final presentations for the Dept. of Environment Systems (UTokyo) Masters students were conducted. info >>

2022.12.13.-12.17.

Doctoral students Moe Okazaki and Rui Huang presented at the "2nd Energy and Informatics International Forum"info >>

2022.10.25.-10.28.

Prof. Otomo and doctoral student Moe Okazaki presented at "IMPRES 2022" in Barcelona.info >>

2022.10.09.-10.12.

Doctoral student Moe Okazaki presented at the "242nd ECS Meeting".info >>

2022.09.14-09.16.

Doctoral students Moe Okazaki and Rui Huang presented at the SCEJ 53rd Autumn Meeting. info >>

2022.05.26-05.27.

Prof. Otomo and doctoral student Shun Yamate presented at the 29th FCDIC symposium, and Shun Yamate was awarded a poster award. info >>

2022.04.05

New members have joined the laboratory and the new term activities have begun !

Events 

2023.03.13.

東工大SSI国際シンポジウム「オープンイノベーションにより次世代の社会インフラを創造」が開催されます。info >>

2023.02.17.

第28回旬の技術・見学講演会「実用化が進むマイクロ波利用技術の講演・見学会」が開催されます。info >>

2023.01.16.-01.17.

最近の化学工学講習会71「カーボンニュートラルに貢献する・触媒反応工学」が開催されます。info >>

2022.07.28.

第8回ものづくり技術セミナー「プラスチック資源循環における選別・リサイクル技術」が開催されます。info >>

2022.01.18.

「第53回Continuing Educationシリーズ講習会 低炭素社会実現に向けたCO₂回収・利用・貯留(CCUS)技術と社会実装」が開催されます。info >> 

Tokyo Institute of Technology

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ゼロカーボンエネルギー
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カーボンニュートラルの実現に向け、再生可能エネルギーを含めた炭素循環や窒素循環に関する要素技術およびシステム構築に従事しています。
InfoSyEnergy
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大友順一郎先生が主幹事を務め参画するコンソーシアム(共同事業体)です。
持続可能な脱炭素社会の構築を目指した、「統合エネルギー科学研究」を展開しています。

Japan Science and Technology Agency

 
国立研究開発法人
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低炭素社会戦略センター
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JST LCSではこれまで、低炭素社会実現に向け、固体酸化物形燃料電池システムにおける要素技術の構造化に基づいた技術シナリオを提案しています。
(提案書の詳細はこちらを参照してください)。
センター・オブ・
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JST COIでは、持続的共進化地域創成拠点におけるエネルギー部会に参画し、他大学の連携の下で再生可能エネルギーの地産地消に向けた評価システムの構築に従事しています。

Academic Conference

 
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書籍出版を通じて化学工学の様々なテーマの基礎~応用を紹介しています
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化学工学会関東支部では毎年、化学工学講習会をはじめ多くのイベントを開催しています。
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ECS (The Electrochemical Society) HP LinkIcon
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