SHIRAI GROUP Nagoya Institute of Technology 
Functional Integration Materials

Shirai Group (Functional Integration Materials Research Group) focuses on the development of advanced functional materials, ex. structural- and surface- controlled metal, metal oxide and semi-conductive materials in a varied dimensions from 0D to 3D,  via single-mode or multiple-mode microwave assisted homogeneous and heterogenous reactions or mechanochemical process based on liquid, solid, as well as gas systems. We also design and fabricate novel functional ceramics, such as the electrically conductive ceramic composites, porous ceramic filters, and dense ceramic bodies with high mechanical strength via gel-casting, tape-casting as well as controlled sintering techniques.  These developed multifucntional materials are widely applied in photo-/thermal-catalysis, optoelectronic devices, photovoltaic, and next-generation construction materials, aiming for solving both energy and environmental problems and achieving SDGs.