Leading University in Innovation, Research, and Education in Asia
Highly reliable, ultra-lightweight system materials
We aim to create highly reliable ultra-lightweight material systems and lightweight polymer material systems by systematizing each element of organic materials such as polymers, nanocarbons, and silica, as well as inorganic materials. We are focusing on creating and deepening the functions of ultra-lightweight materials that pursue ultimate lightness, and developing flame-retardant and non-combustible polymer material systems, where flammability is an issue. We are working on controlling spatiotemporal structures, including not only spatial but also chronological changes. Through these material technologies, we hope to contribute to the development of the space and aviation fields and the creation of a safe and secure society. We are also constructing material systems that mimic the morphogenesis of living organisms, and fundamentally investigating the construction of material systems with advanced functions like complex life systems.
Research Topics
Ultralightweight Material Systems
Pursuing the ultimate functionality of ultra-lightweight materials and system design
Flame Retardant Material Systems
Pursuing material function systems for safety and security
Self-Organization Material Systems
The challenge of forming life-like structures
Our Startups
SORA MATERIALS Co., Ltd.
We contribute to weight reduction in the aerospace and mobility fields by using ultra-lightweight materials that are incredibly light and functional, weighing 0.5 to 10 times less than air.
Ueno Technology Laboratories Co., Ltd.
Consulting, joint development, contract research, and contract evaluation regarding flame retardant and non-flammable materials
Based on the knowledge of polymer combustion and flame retardancy that we have accumulated over many years, we will fully support your research and development of flame-retardant materials.
In particular, our company has strengths in the following knowledge and is currently developing a data platform for flame-retardant material development.
Relationship between thermal decomposition and flammability of polymers.
A method for quantitatively analyzing the combustion state of polymers containing various flame retardants
Combustion state database obtained through quantitative analysis of combustion state
Estimation of flame retardant effectiveness from combustion state analysis
Proposal of new flame retardant technology
Contact :
Assistant Professor Tomonaga Ueno
Graduate School of Engineering Chemical Systems Engineering, Nagoya University
E-mail : ueno.tomonaga@material.nagoya-u.ac.jp