Molecular Catalysts for Energy Conversion

Tatsuhiro Okada has a long research career in fuel cell researches especially in polymer electrolyte fuel cells. His main interest covers characterization of polymer electrolyte membranes, anode and cathode catalysts and development of new materials and systems. Especially novel type of catalysts based on organic complexes are his recent research targets. Masao Kaneko has been active in the research area of photoenergy conversion, artificial photosynthesis, photoelectrochemical cells, functional molecular and polymeric meta complexes, and electrocatalyses by functional molecule-coated electrodes. His recent research focuses on creation of sustainable energy from biomass under solar irradiation.

Historical Overview and Fundamental Aspects of Molecular Catalysts for Energy Conversion.- Charge Transport in Molecular Catalysis in a Heterogeneous Phase.- Electrochemical Methods for Catalyst Evaluation in Fuel Cells and Solar Cells.- Molecular Catalysts for Fuel Cell Anodes.- Macrocycles for Fuel Cell Cathodes.- Platinum-Free Catalysts for Fuel Cell Cathode.- Novel Support Materials for Fuel Cell Catalysts.- Molecular Catalysts for Electrochemical Solar Cells and Artificial Photosynthesis.- Molecular Design of Sensitizers for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells.- Fabrication of Charge Carrier Paths for High Efficiency Cells.- Environmental Cleaning by Molecular Photocatalysts.- Optical Oxygen Sensor.- Adsorption and Electrode Processes.- Spectroscopic Studies of Molecular Processes on Electrocatalysts.- Strategies for Structural and Energy Calculation of Molecular Catalysts.- Future Technologies on Molecular Catalysts.