
Field of study
Nanotechnology, picotechnology, and various kinds of functional materials
Nanotechnology, picotechnology, (technology of picometer sizes!), various kinds of functional materials (quantum dot, Metal Organic Framework [MOF]), nano-particulate material, and others
Various kinds of functional materials
Biodegradable plastic, various kinds of biodegradable materials (cellulose nanofibers)
Next-generation energy, excluding oil or coal
Next-generation energy, excluding oil or coal (for example, bioethanol)
Generating and storing electrical energy
Generating and storing electrical energy (aluminum–air battery, lithium ion battery, fuel cell battery, solar cell battery, and others).