Research Topics

We are researching functional inorganic materials that reduce environmental load. We have prepared novel ceramics that have excellent electrical, optical, catalytic, and separation properties, and we are evaluating their characteristics.

Developing material for a solid oxide fuel cell

We are developing new electrode materials and electrolytes with the motivation for improving the performance of SOFCs that are attracting attention as a clean and highly efficient power generation system.

Developing high performance catalysts

We are developing environmental purification photocatalysts, self-cleaning films, and fuel reforming catalysts. We are also trying to synthesize new catalysts with novel characteristics by incorporating soft chemical methods in the synthesis process.

Developing new separation materials

Utilizing the pore structure of zeolite and the superhydrophilicity of the TiO2 photocatalyst, we are developing new separation materials that can save energy compared to conventional water / alcohol separation and oil / water separation.

Publication List

• Nishimoto, S; Takiguchi, T; Kameshima, Y; Miyake, M: "Underwater superoleophobicity of Nb2O5 photocatalyst surface", CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS, 726, 34-38 (2019).
• Yabumoto, D; Ota, M; Sawai, Y; Nishimoto, S; Kameshima, Y; Miyake, M; Fujii, E; Katsumata, K: "Underwater wettability of oleic acid on TiO2 photocatalyst surface", COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS, 548, 32-36 (2018).
• Miyake, M; Iwami, M ; Takeuchi, M; Nishimoto, S; Kameshima, Y: "Electrochemical performance of Ni0.8Cu0.2/Ce0.8Gd0.O-1.9 cermet anodes with functionally graded structures for intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cell fueled with syngas", JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES, 390, 181-185 (2018).
• Hsing, J; Kameshima, Y; Nishimoto, S; Miyake, M: "Preparation of carbon-modified N-TiO2/montmorillonite composite with high photocatalytic activity under visible light radiation", JOURNAL OF THE CERAMIC SOCIETY OF JAPAN, 126, 230-235 (2018).
• Miyake, M; Matsumoto, S; Nishimoto, S; Kameshima, Y: "Performance of Ni0.8-xCu0.2Mx (M = Fe and Co) alloy-based cermet anodes for intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cells fueled with syngas", JOURNAL OF THE CERAMIC SOCIETY OF JAPAN, 125, 833-836 (2017).
• M. Miyake, M. Iwami, K. Goto, K. Iwamoto, K. Morimoto, M. Shiraishi, K. Takatori, M. Takeuchi, S. Nishimoto, Y. Kameshima, "Intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cell employing reformed effective biogas: Power generation and inhibition of carbon deposition", J. Power Source, 340, 319-324 (2017).