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KYUSHU UNIV GUIDE BOOK 2014_15_02

Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics Research (OPERA)Adachi Molecular Exciton Engineering Project Promotion Center(Japan Science and Technology Agency(JST) Exploratory Research for Advanced Technology (ERATO))Organic optical devices integrate organic molecules that exhibit semiconducting properties.This research is expected to pioneer new molecular designs exhibiting new and desiredfunctions. The Adachi Molecular Exciton Engineering project involves controlling excitonicmechanisms with new molecular designs to create high-performance photoelectricconversion elements, organic semiconductor lasers, optical and electronic storage devices,and high-performance organic LEDs. The center also works to develop this research intobio-electronics for the development of biocompatible devices.Taste sensor (taste-sensing system TS-5000Z)■ Groundbreaking organic materialsand devices for creating future electronicsResearch and Development Centerfor Taste and Odor SensingKyushu University has succeeded in developing the world’s first sensorto detect and identify different tastes using lipid polymer membranes.The sensor can identify and evaluate tastes by means of global selectivity:it classifies the enormous number of flavorful substances into the five basictaste categories of saltiness, sourness, bitterness, sweetness and umami.The taste sensor has been commercialized by Intelligent Sensor Technology,Inc. and is used by food product manufacturers and research institutesamong others. The university is also involved in R&D into aroma sensors.■ World’s First Taste Sensor to Detectand Identify Flavors18 ｜ KYUSHU UNIVERSITY : DISCOVERY