Research

Research Theme

(1) Creation of novel fused particles at the interface of bionanofibres.
(2) Surface chemical modification of cellulose nanomaterials by environmentally benign processes.
(3) Structure construction and function creation of cellulosic polysaccharide membrane materials.

 

Structures built by living organisms exhibit excellent properties, which can be attributed to the hierarchical structure of specific organic (or inorganic) substances (building blocks) assembled and organised in a specific pattern. Such knowledge on the correlation between 'structure' and 'function' is a good guidepost for manufacturing. The Biomaterial Design Laboratory aims to propose a 'design process' to demonstrate the unique properties of biological materials and their expression mechanisms as 'materials'. To this end, research and development focuses on understanding and controlling the surface/interface structures and physical properties of cellulose and other biomaterials.

 

Keyword of Research Area

Cellulose, polysaccharides, nanofibres, particle materials, surfaces and interfaces, self-assembly, functional materials, environment, decarbonisation