Frontier Functional Molecular Chemistry
Sasaki Laboratory

Reveal correlations between molecular assemblies and their functions

As observed in Mother Nature, molecular assembly is a driving force in obtaining functional molecules. Such functions embedded in self-assembled structures are fascinating from the viewpoint of material development, whereas the correlation between assembled structures and their functions is still unclear. We approach this challenging area through interdisciplinary research.

Control molecular assemblies

The expression of functions in molecular assemblies requires appropriate designs of building blocks and their interactions. In this study, approaches based on molecular recognition chemistry and nanomaterials engineering are applied to obtain the desired function. We aim to design various molecular self-assemblies including solutions, thin films, gels, and powder states.

Understand molecular assemblies

Information on the structure of molecular assemblies is important to manipulate function in material design. Therefore, various analytical methods are combined or newly developed to clarify the correlation between the structure and function of molecular assemblies.

Utilize molecular assemblies

We aim to propose and realize ways to maximize the potential of molecular self-assemblies (e.g. chemical sensors, organic devices) toward changing the world 100 years from now.

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  Conceptual illustration of functional molecular self-assemblies at different scales.

Member

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• • Lecturer
    Yui SASAKI
  Research Area: Supramolecular chemistry

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