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Research paper : Basic materials research for the development of ubiquitous-energy devices (M. Kohyama et al.)−54−Synthesiology - English edition Vol.2 No.1 (2009) paper indicates the effectiveness of conducting research by having the measurement/analysis group and the material development group in the same place. Yet on the other hand, research over distance using the Internet or other communication methods has become practical. Please provide your view on the ideal organization and system, for example, organization within AIST in which the Authors work, as well as collaboration among the universities, public research institutions like AIST, and corporations.Answer (Masanori Kohyama)In general, it is possible to realize effective collaboration using various communication methods even if the joint research does not take place in the same ground. Also, in case of long-term, deeply involved research, the development and analysis groups can conduct research in different places and occasionally meet for discussion. In fact, we do conduct that type of joint research. However, for working on urgent or concentrated problem solving, and from the perspective of efficiently executing Full Research as a research organization, I think there is great advantage tor an organization that enables daily exchanges between the development and analysis groups, like us. For example, the inhibitory factors mentioned above can be better moderated through daily discussions within the same unit. Particularly for the basic research group, the desire to challenge new or difficult topics in response to the technological and social demands of the development side is born from the sense of mission of “being part of Full Research” by sharing the greater objective as a research organization, without settling into our own little world.3 Collaboration with analytical instrument industry Question and comment (Norimitsu Murayama)I understood very well from this paper about the great contribution that can be made to materials development by the study of assessment and analysis. I think the study of assessment and analysis will promote development of new measurement technologies and instruments, and contribute to the progress of analytical instrument industry industry. Please comment on this point.Answer (Masanori Kohyama)The development of measurement technologies and devices can progress further by linking up with actual practice of materials development. In the research of positive electrode materials for Li-ion batteries described in this paper, we originally developed the technology to observe the real space distribution of Li-ion concentration. Also, in various catalyst researches, we are involved in the actual development of technology for “on-site observation under real environment” for catalytic reaction in gas atmosphere. Of course, we ourselves cannot develop the measurement devices, but we are considering joint developments with other research groups and companies.The companies that develop measurement technologies and devices cannot engage in effective development unless they have thorough knowledge of the complex phenomena of materials and substances handled by the engineers and researchers who would be actually working with the device. This is more substantial as the research becomes more advanced, as in measurement and assessment at atomic and electronic levels. Therefore, the exchanges of researches and human resources between the research groups for basic analysis and measurement assessment and the groups for materials development and energy and environment technology are expected to be extremely useful.

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