The performance of Lithium ion batteries depends greatly on the physical and chemical properties of electrode
materials. Nanostructured (mesoporous) materials have distinguishable advantages as the electrodes of energy
storage devices. they not only shorten the diffusion lengths for Lithium ions and electrons, but also provide large
electrode/electrolyte interfaces. Moreover, deformation of electrode during the electrochemical reactions can be
suppressed, resulting in improved cyclability and capability. Our laboratory has focused on the development of
advanced nanostructured (mesoporous) materials and their application to the electrodes of various energy storage
devices. Through these studies, we have striven to realize next-generation/high performance energy storage devices.

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• Finding out anode materials based on conversion, insertion and alloy reaction.
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• Design of nano-materials with controlled crystalline phases.
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• In depth study on new electrode materials to understand reaction mechanisms.
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• Development of next-generation energy storage devices.