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Welcome to the Energy Nanomaterials Lab

We explore advanced materials and technologies for next-generation energy systems. Our research covers fuel cells, batteries, electrolysis, supercapacitors, sensors, and related electrochemical devices. We focus on ion-conducting polymers and interface design with controlled nanostructures for enhanced performance. Since discovering nanoconfined proton transport in 2008, our work has expanded to include hydroxide ion conductors, interface engineering, and novel measurement techniques. We also engage in hydrogen storage and off-grid energy solutions through academic and industrial collaborations. We welcome international collaborations and motivated master’s and PhD students. Our review article is here. (application of proton conductive polymers is here.) (more info)

NEWS

2026.01.05

We held the 2026 Startup Meeting.

2026.01.01

Happy New Year 2026. We look forward to working with you this year.

2025.12.26

Our proposal has been selected for NEXUS Y-tec 2025. Thank you very much.

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PRESENTATION

2026.01.09

[Presentation] Aoki and Nagao at 4th Soft Designed Materials Research Meeting

2025.12.03

[Accepted] ACS Omega

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