Creating organic molecules with eco-friendly tech

Many pharmaceuticals and functional materials are composed of organic molecules. These valuable organic molecules have been created through organic synthesis, a molecular-level manufacturing process that assembles molecules of various shapes, sizes, and properties—much like building with LEGO® blocks. However, traditional organic synthesis requires various reagents and multiple steps to gradually change molecules’ shape, size, and properties, requiring tremendous costs and time and imposing a significant burden on the environment. Therefore, I research to create a technology that can assemble valuable organic molecules as desired, regardless of their shape, size, or properties, using environmentally friendly reagents and energy sources.

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https://research.kyoto-u.ac.jp/documentary/d047/(in Japanese)
https://www.kikin.kyoto-u.ac.jp/files/common/KU%20FANBOOK%2004/?pNo=1(in Japanese)