石炭ひとすじ : 研究者から若手研究者へのメッセージ : 基礎研究から人材育成まで(<小特集>第7回エネルギー転換・利用に関わる若手研究者の勉強会活動報告)

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The coal production within Japan, reaching its maximum in 1960s', decreased rapidly to 2 million ton/year now, because of supply of cheap petroleum. Nevertheless the share of coal among the primary energy sources recovered to 20% relying on oversea coal supply of the stable price. Such a share of coal is expected to be kept by 2050 by importing coals from all over the world. I have been involved in basic research, technology development, and education regarding coal at university, industries and research institute for 40 years. I started my research on the safety of mining at Kyushu University, particularly on prevention of fire in coal mines which occurred very frequently in 1960s of Japan. I moved to Nippon Steel Chemical to start the applied research and development of coke making for the blast furnace and chemistry of by-product coal tar. At oil crisis, I was involved in the national project on coal liquefaction. Coal is now and will be in the future, one of indispensable resources for energy convenience and security of Japan. I summarized my experiences in my life as a researcher on coal to leave my messages to young fellows, expecting their challenges to solve the energy and environmental issues in the future.
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2009-12-20