Takaichi Watanabe

Associate Professor, Faculty of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University*Profile is at the time of the award.

2025Inamori Research GrantsScience & Engineering

Research topics
Development of Ion Conductive Vitrimers
Summary
Vitrimer is a polymeric material with dynamic covalent bonds that undergo reversible bond exchange upon heat or external stimuli, enabling recyclability and self-healing properties. I study the development of a novel ion-conductive vitrimer by introducing a dynamic cross-linking structure into a main-chain polymeric ionic liquid with high ion conductivity. This study aims to elucidate the relationship among monomer design, self-healing properties, and ion conductivity.

Comment

I am deeply grateful for being selected for the Inamori Research Grant. I will devote myself to my research to propose a novel ion-conductive vitrimer.

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