Industrial Catalysis

To promote research and technological development of innovative chemical catalytic methods of great industrial importance for solving global problems. Although the Faculty of Engineering of Okayama University was established with high expectations from the people of Okayama Prefecture, we recognize that our contribution to the local community is still far from sufficient, and we will promote practical application-oriented chemical research based on coordination chemistry to achieve harmony between the economy and the environment through down-to-earth regional and industry-academia collaboration. Through research and other activities, we aim to nurture proud Japanese people with a firm and unshakable core.

	Senior Asst Prof. OSHIKI Toshiyuki E-mail: oshiki [at] cc.okayama-u.ac.jp carbon recycling/homogeneous catalysis/polymer synthesis   Directory of Researchers 　Link to homepage

To develop innovative homogeneous catalysis for the industrial production of chemicals. We will develop economically rational and practically viable catalysts for chemical processes that maximize the principle advantages of complex catalysts that are soluble in the liquid phase. For example, tungsten-based catalysts for producing thermosets and highly active catalysts for producing essential chemicals such as acrylamide.
In addition, the development of new analytical methods, such as a fast screening method for catalysts that maximizes the capabilities of a group of advanced analytical instruments, and the development of new valuable inorganic materials focusing on the elementary reactions of transition metal complexes are underway.