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Structural Biomaterials Science
Material and Housing Sciences
Biomass Chemistry

To better the quality of life, we consume various kinds of raw materials. At the present, many materials are produced from fossil resources, but excessive consumption is cause for concern because it may significantly influence the environment. It is hoped that the development and introduction of biomaterials which are more in harmony with the environment can replace fossil resources. Wood, the most important biomaterial, is both renewable and clean. The promotion of its appropriate utilization will preserve the environment, and is of great importance for the continued existence of human beings far into the future. In order to constructively promote the utilization of biomaterials, we have to work for the efficient and complete use of wood and to apply acquired knowledge and refined research methods of material science to biomaterials other than wood. Namely, we have to advance science and technology in order to progress towards this goal.

Structural Biomaterials Science

Structural Biomaterials Science:

Ultrastructure and physicochemical properties of cellulosic materials

Structure and transformation of cellulose and chitin crystals

Correlation between structure and biogenetic mechanisms of bacterial cellulose
　

Material and Housing Sciences

Physics of Biomaterials:

Physical and mechanical properties of structural biomaterials

Acoustic and vibrational properties of wood

Analysis of fracture mechanism of wood and wooden structure

Wood-based Materials and Timber Engineering:

Dynamic analysis and structural performance of timber construction

Development of new wood-based materials and processing

Environmental impact of wooden housing and recycling of wood resources

Evaluation of wooden dwelling environment for human comfort

Paper Science:

Coating/base stock interaction and coated paper properties

Colorimetric analysis of paper and printed image

Chemical and physical interactions between pulp fibers and wetend additives and paper chemistry
　

Biomass Chemistry

Forest Chemistry:

Propagation and differentiation in cell cultures of woody plants

Induction of secondary products in cell cultures of woody plants

Biotransformation of biomass to useful metabolites by microorganism

Wood Chemistry:

Development of pollution free pulping and bleaching technology

Structural analysis of cell wall components

Synthesis of functional cellulose derivatives

Science of Polymeric Materials:

Structure and physical properties of adhesives and adhesive performances

Blends of natural and synthetic polymers

Development of bio-degradable polymeric materials

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