Maeda Lab offers spectroscopic approaches to environmental protection.

Research Strategy

We offer a strategic approach to understanding "Chemical Events" at gold surfaces and interfaces by means of in situ vibrational spectroscopy. Our approach has a high potential for bridging a gap between physical chemisty and environmental science to team up for lighting up paths for innovative breakthroughs in environmental protections. It allows two cogwheel gears, i.e., "Molecular Vibrational Spectroscopy" and "Molecular Dynamics" to mutually power the last gear, that is, "Environmental Protection".

Approaches from Different Angles

We tackle on environmental issues from different angles using various types of spectroscopy and microscopy. A particular emphasis is given on in situ monitoring of surface processes at solid-gas and solid-liquid interfaces without compromising actual-working (operando) conditions. The following techniques are planned to be installed in our lab in near future.