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On Supramolecular Polymerization: Interview with Takuzo Aida.
Takuzo Aida1,2
1Deputy Director, Riken Center for Emergent Matter Science, 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama, 351-0198, Japan.
Advanced Materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)
|December 24, 2019
Summary
Professor Takuzo Aida
Area of Science:
- Materials Chemistry
- Supramolecular Chemistry
- Polymer Science
Background:
- Professor Aida's research spans two decades of creative contributions to supramolecular chemistry.
- He has extensively utilized self-assembly for creating complex materials with unique properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide insight into the evolution of Professor Aida's research.
- To highlight the significance of supramolecular polymers for a sustainable society.
Main Methods:
- Ingenious utilization of self-assembly across scales and components.
- Development of novel materials like conducting bucky gel and mechanically robust aqua materials.
Main Results:
- Pioneered conducting "bucky gel" using carbon nanotubes in ionic liquids.
- Developed "aqua materials" demonstrating water's mechanical robustness with minimal additives.
Conclusions:
- Professor Aida's work showcases the power of self-assembly in materials innovation.
- Supramolecular polymers (Supra-Plastics) are presented as key to achieving a sustainable future.
