| Budget Amount *help |
¥189,670,000 (Direct Cost: ¥145,900,000、Indirect Cost: ¥43,770,000)
Fiscal Year 2017: ¥22,360,000 (Direct Cost: ¥17,200,000、Indirect Cost: ¥5,160,000)
Fiscal Year 2016: ¥22,490,000 (Direct Cost: ¥17,300,000、Indirect Cost: ¥5,190,000)
Fiscal Year 2015: ¥28,600,000 (Direct Cost: ¥22,000,000、Indirect Cost: ¥6,600,000)
Fiscal Year 2014: ¥44,850,000 (Direct Cost: ¥34,500,000、Indirect Cost: ¥10,350,000)
Fiscal Year 2013: ¥71,370,000 (Direct Cost: ¥54,900,000、Indirect Cost: ¥16,470,000)
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| Outline of Final Research Achievements |
In the present study, we investigated the photo-energy conversion processes of nanometer-sized semiconductor photocatalysts (nano-catalysts) by using single particle- and single-molecular spectroscopy to realize highly efficient artificial photosynthesis systems. Especially, we clarified photo-carrier dynamics and reaction dynamics at inhomogeneous interfaces of various nano-catalysts. These studies clarified effects of various factors such as size, shape, and compositions on photo-catalytic activities. In addition, multi-disciplinary studies including time-resolved diffuse reflectance provided detailed picture of reaction mechanisms of nano-catalysts. Novel knowledge from the present study will be important for the development of highly efficient photocatalysts which utilize wide spectrum of solar energy.
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