In this social cooperation program, our goal is to understand the nature and develop ultrahigh performance of zirconia by combining state-of-the-art electron microscopy, theoretical calculations, and sintering techniques. For example, zirconia with excellent mechanical properties, high oxygen ionic conductivities, high transparency and so on. We aim to make social contributions by creating novel zirconia materials and cultivating junior talents in the field of materials science.
Our research topics includes:
・Characterization of zirconia using electron microscopy and theoretical calculations
・Development of ultra-fast sintering method for zirconia
・Development of zirconia with high strength
・Development of zirconia with high toughness
・Development of zirconia with high transparency
・Development of zirconia with high oxygen ionic conductivity
Official HP： https://park.itc.u-tokyo.ac.jp/NextZirconia/en/index.html