Research Overview
The Multiscale Science and Engineering for Energy and the Environment Thrust pulls together the range of challenges facing Japan and the world’s energy transition, namely the transition from largely fossil fueled energy technology to a carbon-neutral or a carbon-free energy supply. In addition, this Thrust enables the coordination of carbon reduction technologies, energy efficiency technologies, and guidance for social, political, and investment strategies to coordinate this transition.
Our thrust includes the following 4 main clusters;
1. Carbon capture technologies based on membrane separation for zero and negative emission
We are developing technologies for CO₂ capture based on membrane separation, which is considered to have the lowest capture energy. In order to control global warming, CO₂ is not only captured from large-scale emission sources, but also CO₂ from (1) air and (2) exhaust gas with diluted CO₂ by membrane separation for negative emission, and CO₂ removal at biogas upgrading. We are also considering modularization along with the development of these technologies. The specific research topics include:
– Direct Air capture (CO₂ capture from the atmosphere)
– Diluted CO₂ capture
– CO₂ separation over N₂ for post-combustion CO₂ capture
– CO₂ separation over H₂ for pre-combustion CO₂ capture
– CO₂ separation over CH₄ for biogas upgrading
2. Carbon storage & management using the earth
As CO₂ reduction approach using the earth, CO₂ geological storage that directly injects CO₂ into the subsurface reservoir has been recognized. By considering (1) amount of CO₂ reduction, (2) time to achieve CO₂ reduction and (3) cost for CO₂ reduction, CO₂ reduction and managements using the earth could be one of realistic approaches. The specific research topics include:
– Modeling of stored CO₂ (e.g., mineralization process)
– Develop continuous monitoring system for safe CO₂ storage or geothermal development
– Model pore geometry using mathematics and AI for elastic/hydraulic property prediction
– Distinguish natural earthquake and CO₂ injection induced earthquake
– Investigate multiscale CO₂ behavior from molecular- to reservoir-scale
3. Energy efficient technologies
To contribute toward the world’s energy transition, we are working on the development of energy efficient technologies, which includes heat mass transfer enhancement in adsorption systems, development of low-temperature thermally powered adsorption heat pump/refrigeration system and biofuel and edible protein production and negative CO₂ emissions. The specific research topics include:
– Synthesis and characterization of activated carbon-based composite adsorbent.
– Synthesis and characterization of MOFs.
– Heat mass transfer and thermodynamic analysis of adsorbent bed and its geometry.
– Analysis of adsorption cycles.
– Development of compact adsorption heat exchangers.
– Theoretical and simulation of hybrid heat pump cycles.
– Modelling of growth conditions and quantitative analysis for biomass growth.
– Impact of physical parameters for biomass production.
– Optimization of algae growth for industrial production.
4. Socio-techno-economic and policy analysis
In order to progress an energy transition which incorporates and develops technologies which can effectively deal with climate change, there is a need for analysis of technical, economic and social aspects. I²CNER is progressing this analysis across the spectrum of available technologies, with a focus on the technologies being developed within I²CNER. In addition to the evaluation of the technical aspects such as technological applicability and efficiency, we also consider their economic and social merit. The analytical approaches which we undertake include modeling, systems analysis, statistical analysis, applied mathematical analysis, social surveys and stakeholder engagement. Our current research themes include:
– Energy transitions
– Techno-economic analysis of carbon management
– Global Hydrogen and energy system modeling
– Hydrogen fuel station research
– Applied math for energy
Researchers
主任研究者
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教授
International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research, Kyushu University (I²CNER)
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教授
International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research, Kyushu University (I²CNER)
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准教授
International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research, Kyushu University
研究者一覧
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Han, Jianlei
JSPS特別研究員
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Pal, Animesh
JSPS特別研究員
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特命教授
International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research, Kyushu University (I²CNER)
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教授
Kyushu University, Institute of Mathematics for Industry,Division of Applied Mathematics
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Miyazaki, Takahiko
教授
Department of Advanced Environmental Science and Engineering Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Kyushu University
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Miyazaki, Koji
教授
Kyushu University, Department of Mechanical Engineering
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Mori, Shoji
教授
Kyushu University, Department of Mechanical Engineering
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Itaoka, Kenshi
特任教授
Transdisciplinary Research and Education Center for Green Technologies, Kyushu University (TREC-GT)
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Takahara, Atsushi
特任教授
Research Center for Negative Emissions Technologies, Kyushu University (K-NETs)
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Fei, Jiang
准教授
Yamaguchi University
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Ikeda, Tatsunori
准教授
Department of Earth Resources Engineering, Kyushu University
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Kojio, Ken
准教授
Institute for Materials Chemistry and Engineering, Kyushu University (IMCE)
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Kyaw, Thu
准教授
Department of Advanced Environmental Science and Engineering Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Kyushu University
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Li, Qin-Yi
准教授
Kyushu University, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics
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Maeda, Nobutaka
准教授
Center for Energy Systems Design attached to I²CNER, Kyushu University (CESD)
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Miyawaki, Jin
准教授
Institute for Materials Chemistry and Engineering, Kyushu University (IMCE)
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准教授
International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research, Kyushu University (I²CNER)
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Ousaka, Naoki
准教授
Research Center for Negative Emissions Technologies, Kyushu University (K-NETs)
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Sakoda, Naoya
准教授
Kyushu University, Department of Mechanical Engineering
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准教授
Kyushu University Platform of Inter-/Transdisciplinary Energy Research (Q-PIT)
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Shundo, Atsuomi
准教授
Kyushu University, Department of Applied Chemistry
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Gao, Yuan
助教
Center for Energy Systems Design attached to I²CNER, Kyushu University (CESD)
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Huff, Kathryn
助教
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Karmaker, Shamal Chandra
助教
International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research, Kyushu University (I²CNER)
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Nguyen, Linh Thi Hoai
助教
International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research, Kyushu University (I²CNER)
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Teshima, Hideaki
助教
Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Kyushu University
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Umehara, Yutaro
助教
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kyushu University
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Wang, Zhenying
助教
Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Kyushu University
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An, Yingjun
学術研究員
Research Center for Negative Emissions Technologies, Kyushu University (K-NETs)
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Bayomi, Rasha Afmed Hanafy
学術研究員
Center for Polymer Interface and Molecular Adhesion Science, Kyushu University
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Feng, Sinan
学術研究員
Research Center for Negative Emissions Technologies, Kyushu University (K-NETs)
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Liu, Wing Chung
学術研究員
International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research, Kyushu University (I²CNER)
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Padermshoke, Adchara
学術研究員
Research Center for Negative Emissions Technologies, Kyushu University (K-NETs)
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Phuong, Le Thi Anh
学術研究員
Research Center for Negative Emissions Technologies, Kyushu University (K-NETs)
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Akai, Makoto
招聘教授
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Engel-Cox, Jill
招聘教授
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Fujii, Yasumasa
招聘教授
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Hirose, Katsuhiko
招聘教授
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Honda, Kuniaki
招聘教授
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Kurosawa, Atsushi
招聘教授
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Jia, Jihui
招聘助教
China University of Petroleum
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Kita, Yutaku
招聘助教
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Shen, Biao
招聘助教
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Ariyoshi, Miho
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Mitsuiki, Kenta
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