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Mass Analysis
(4 Sector-Type Tandem Mass Spectrometer)
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The spectrometer is capable of measuring the mass spectrum of a target component, such as a biological element, present in a specimen in extremely small quantities or in the form of a mixture with other components. The technique is used for the structural analysis of metabolites or impurities in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and bio-polymers such as enzymes.
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Organic Structural Analysis (600 MHZ NMR)
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A solution of organic molecule is placed in a strong magnetic field that is a million times higher than terrestrial magnetization. This enables measurement of very weak radiofrequency magnetism emitted from the atomic nucleus (magnetic resonance phenomenon). The technique is most effective in the analysis of an organic compound whose structure is unknown.
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Solid Structural Analysis (400 KV electron-microscope)
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This electron-microscope is capable of analyzing the structure of a specimen at an atomic level and conducting elemental analysis. It is used to analyze the lattice defects of semiconductors, oxides and metallic materials as well as separated substances and the phase structure of a granular layer, and elemental distribution.
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Surface Analysis (XPS)
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XPS is used to analyze the surface composition or chemical state of a solid by irradiating it with X-ray and measuring the emitted photo-electron energy. The technique has contributed to the development of materials in broad areas and elucidation of the mechanism of generating catalytic activity.
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Molecular Design of an Herbicide
(Structure of "Resource", an herbicide for soybeans and corn)
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By using advanced computer graphics, the three-dimensional structure of a pesticide molecule, structural similarity between several molecules and complementarity with a receptor can be studied. The results of such study are utilized in the molecular design of a new chemical class of pesticides.
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Structure Design of Thin Epitaxial Layer
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The photograph at left shows the energy band structure of the MOCVD epitaxial layer on a substrate, designed by quantum calculation and the crystal structure of the GaAs compound semiconductor. Our newly designed epitaxial wafers were developed with the help of our advanced computational materials science.
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Molecular Design of a Physiologically Active Compound
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The stereo structure of bio-polymers such as proteins is analyzed with 3-dimensional graphics to determine the relationship between structure and function. In addition, a chemical agent is analyzed for its interaction with bio-polymers in order to design molecules.
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Synthetic Reaction Design
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In collaboration with Professor M.Bersohn of Toronto University, we are developing a synthetic route design program called - "SYNSUP-MB". The program is close to the practical stage, and further efforts are underway to build a more extensive knowledge database for the program.
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