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	The Mitsubishi Chemical Group Science and Technology Research Center,Inc(MCRC)

Mio Ishida

January 2010

Mio Ishida
Functional Materials Lab
Mitsubishi Chemical Group Science and Technology Research Center, Inc. (MCRC)

Functional organic molecules and materials design

Mio Ishida

Since I joined the company, I have engaged in research and development of functional dyes such as printer supplies and display materials. Currently, as a team leader in the development of optical functional materials, I am building a technology platform which enhances the basic technology of functional materials design and creates new businesses.
Optical functional materials have two types of properties. One is that these materials respond to external light energy, exhibiting effects such as color, fluorescence, and photoconductive and chemical reactions. The other is that these materials respond to various external energies, including heat and electricity, and convert those energies into light. There are many practical applications for these optical functional materials. For example, Mitsubishi Chemical Group has been developing various optical functional materials for use in the electronics area, including optical recording media such as DVD and BD discs, imaging supplies for products such as printers and copiers, and information displays.
Through many years of R&D, we have accumulated considerable knowledge and technology, for example, in the design and synthesis of key materials that exhibit highly efficient light absorption and are extremely tough, as well as structural control on the molecular level and control of molecular interactions and complex effects that produce a high level of performance. In addition, we are developing new optical functional materials platforms that combine assessment and analysis technologies.
In general, organic materials exhibit low resistance to light, heat, and humidity, so we focus our R&D efforts on molecular and material design in order to resolve these issues; as a result, we are now developing unique molecular structures and complex materials. Currently, we are conducting R&D on materials used in the environmental and energy fields, including organic photovoltaics and materials for light and heat control. Going forward, we will continue to develop new markets with ever more advanced technologies and continue to create next-generation optical functional materials.
In promoting research and development, I think that speed is critical. However, it is equally important to conduct research carefully and to analyze phenomena in detail. As researchers, we not only need to acquire a high degree of specialized expertise, but also to develop a broad range of knowledge and skills through communication with outside institutions, both corporate and academic. I think it is important to respond quickly and insightfully to the challenges of R&D and always to work persistently to achieve our goals.