PAPER PRESENTATIONPublications

Achievements since 2020 are listed. The link on each paper title opens the paper's DOI page. For achievements from 2019 and earlier, please see researchmap for details.

Original Papers

2026

1. [187]
   Ryoga Fujikawa, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, Synthesis and photothermal properties of Fe2O3-Fe3O4/carbon composite particles by mechanochemical reduction of α-Fe2O3 (in Japanese), Journal of the Japan Society of Powder and Powder Metallurgy, 73(10), 373-381 (2026).
2. [186]
   X. Yang, C. Fang, Z. Wang, R. Huo, Y. Wang, Q. Li, S. Li, T. Shirai, Y. Xin, X. Sun, H. Shen, N. Zheng, Photocluster catalytic oxidation enabled by structurally precise copper-hydride nanoclusters, Nature Communications, in press (2026).
3. [185]
   C. Xin, B. Yan, Z.-A. Nan, S. Liang, Q. Li, X. Jiang, Y. Wang, Y. Wang, W. Ren, T. Shirai, Y. Xin, S. Li, N. Zheng, H. Shen, Crystallographic Visualization of the Missing Structural Evolution of Copper Nanoclusters, Journal of the American Chemical Society, 148(39), 42256-42264 (2026).
4. [184]
   Y. Xu, Y. Wei, Y. Xin, T. Shirai, Scalable metal-assisted mechanochemical synthesis of silicon nanocrystals from (HSiO1.5)n polymers, RSC Mechanochemistry (2026).
5. [183]
   Y. Cheng, Y. Sun, S. Dong, L. Ma, X. He, Q. Xu, Z. Wang, Y. Tang, P. Li, C. Hai, Y. Zhou, M. Fuji, T. Shirai, Construction of an ultrathin separation layer of PEI-TMC NF membrane via a retarder for high-efficiency Li⁺/Mg²⁺ separation, Separation and Purification Technology, 386, 136510 (2026).
6. [182]
   X. Zhuo, C. Hai, Y. Sun, S. Dong, L. Ma, X. He, Q. Xu, M. Fuji, T. Shirai, Y. Zhou, Configuring 5TiO₂·2H₂O/C composite-type adsorbents for effectively recovering Li⁺ from original Salt Lake brines, Desalination, 622, 119758 (2026).
7. [181]
   S. Oishi, H. Togashi, K. Aono, R. Ogawa, Y. Xin, T. Shirai, Insights into the Selective Reduction of NO over Al2O3-Supported Pt, Rh, and Pd catalysts, Catalysis Science & Technology, 16(11), 3760-3767 (2026).
8. [180]
   Y. Xin, M. Goto, T. Shirai, Reclaiming Carbon Fibres: A Green Catalytic Route for Low-Temperature CFRP Recycling, Green Chemistry, 28(24), 9976-9982 (2026).
9. [179]
   T. Watanabe, H. Kamiya, Y. Xin, Y. Xu, T. Shirai, Tailoring Amorphous Alumina Catalysts with Enriched Five-Coordinated Aluminum via pH control, Catalysis Science & Technology, 16(9), 3150-3159 (2026).

2025

1. [178]
   Y. Xu, E. Nishio, Y. Xin, T. Shirai, Crystal Structure and Characterization of Ag Nanoparticles Synthesized by Microwave-assisted Liquid-phase Reduction, Annual Report, Advanced Ceramics Research Center, Nagoya Institute of Technology, 13, 1~10 (2025).
2. [177]
   Takashi Hitomi,Takashi Shirai,Takafumi Sugiyama,Ken Saito, Development of a New Cement-Free Binder Using Fly Ash Imparted with Chemical Reactivity by Grinding Treatment (in Japanese), Proceedings of the Japan Concrete Institute, 47(1), 696-701 (2025).
3. [176]
   Y. Xu, Y. Xin, T. Shirai, Photoluminescence evolution of functional silicon quantum dots assembled via a sustainable mechanochemical process, RSC Mechanochemistry, 2, 641-652 (2025).
4. [175]
   Y. Xin, Y. Oishi, K. Kato, Y. Xu, T. Shirai, Gas and liquid state ammonia boosted in the hydrolysis of secondary aluminum dross, Advanced Powder Technology, 36, 104910 (2025).
5. [174]
   Y. Xin, Y. Kamisaka, T. Shirai, Elimination of volatile organic compound by hydroxyapatites derived from waste bone biomass, Journal of the Ceramic Society of Japan, 133(5), 220-224 (2025).
6. [173]
   Y. Xin, Y. Murakami, T. Shirai, Crystal-oriented hydroxyapatite ceramic sheets tailored in a novel tape casting process of powder mixture system, Journal of Ceramic Society of Japan, 133(3), 67-70 (2025).

2024

1. [172]
   K. Kato, T. Shirai, Multi-step thermal design of microwave vacuum heating to basaltic regolith simulant towards lunar base construction, Scientific Reports, 14(28231) (2024).
2. [171]
   Y. Funahashi, Y. Xin, K. Kato, T. Shirai, Effect of Monomer Structure on Carbonization Process of Gel-cast Green Body and Electrical Property of Sintered Body, Journal of the Ceramic Society of Japan, 132, 232-237 (2024).
3. [170]
   K. Kato, Y. Xin, Y. Xu, T. Shirai, Multifunctional HxMoO3−y−MoO2/Carbon Composite Particles for Water Remediation, Applied Materials and interfaces, 16(48), 65970-65983 (2024).
4. [169]
   A. Yabuki, K. Kato, Y. Xin, Y. Xu, T. Shirai, Bi-functional hydrogen tungsten bronze/carbon composite catalysts towards biomass conversion and solar water purification, Materialia, 38(102249) (2024).
5. [168]
   H. Kamiya, K. Kato, Y. Xin, Y. Xu, T. Shirai, Pt/facet-engineered hydroxyapatite co-catalyst for highly efficient hydrolysis of ammonia borane, Catalysis Letters, 154(11), 6012-6021 (2024).
6. [167]
   K. Kato, Y. Xin, Y. Xu, T. Shirai, Fast microwave synthesis of WO2.9-W18O49/carbon particles for near infrared-driven photocatalytic water remediation, Materials Research bulletin, 179, 112941 (2024).
7. [166]
   K. Kato, R. Matsui, Y. Xin, Y. Xu, T. Shirai, Fast synthesis of Ti3+ self-doped TiO2/few-layer graphene oxide core/shell nanoparticles for sustainable photocatalytic water purification, Applied Surface Science, 664, 160280 (2024).
8. [165]
   K. Kato, N.K.S. Ari Warsani, Y. Xin, Y. Xu, T. Shirai, Ultra-fast synthesis of WO2-W18O49/FeWO4 composites for Near-infrared driven photocatalysis, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 991(5), 174526 (2024).
9. [164]
   Y. Xu, W. Shimizu, Y. Xin, K. Kato, T. Shirai, Effect of the ball milling process on surface hydration behavior of ceramic powder, Ceramics International, 50(11), 20790-20795 (2024).
10. [163]
    Y. Xin, T. Nagata, K. Kato, Y. Xu, T. Shirai, Role of polyvinylpyrrolidone in the polyol synthesis of platinum nanoparticles, Nanoscale Advanceds, 6(12), 3034-3040 (2024).
11. [162]
    Y. Funahashi, K. kato, Y. Xin, T. Shirai, Solubility parameters for ensuring a castable design in the Al2O3-based gel-casting system, Journal of the Ceramic Society of Japan, 132(3), 138-143 (2024).
12. [161]
    Y. Xin, G.M. Dursun, S. Tanaka, T. Shirai, A novel fast fabrication of crystal-oriented hydroxyapatite ceramics via gel-casting in high magnetic field, Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 44, 1864-1872 (2024).
13. [160]
    S. Nakagawa, Y. Xin, H. Nishikawa, R. Yoneyama, T. Nakagawa, A. Yoshikawa, T. Shirai, Fe-Substituted Hydroxyapatites as Catalysts for Oxidative Decomposition of VOCs, Catalysis Letters, 154, 2231-2242 (2024).
14. [159]
    S. Nakagawa, Y. Xin, H. Nishikawa, R. Yoneyama, T. Nakagawa, A. Yoshikawa, T. Shirai, Synthesis of Hydroxyapatites via Wet Mechanochemical Process for Enhanced Catalytic Decomposition of Volatile Organic Compounds, Catalysis Letters, 154, 582-592 (2024).

2023

1. [158]
   T. Sangu, Y. Xin, T. Hitomi, K. Kato, T. Shirai, Influence of Ball Materials on the Surface Activation Behavior of Coal Ash Particles during a Mechanochemical Process, Ceramics International, 49(21), 34327-34332 (2023).
2. [157]
   Y. Xin, S.Shido, K. Kato, T. Shirai, Glazes induced degradation of tea catechins, Scientific Reports, 13(10507), 1-10 (2023).

2022

1. [156]
   T. T. T. Hien, T. Shirai, M. Fuji, N. Q. Dung, Surface activities of silica powders produced by milling, AIP Conference Proceedings, 2610(1), 20001 (2022).
2. [155]
   H. Nguyen, Y. Xin, T. Shirai, Binder Derived Semi-Conductive Graphite/Alumina Composites via Novel One-Step Pulsed Electric Current Sintering, Advanced Powder Technology, 33(12) (2022).
3. [154]
   Y. Xu, Y. Xin, K. Kato, T. Shirai, A novel sustainable and green mechanochemical route from a (HSiO1.5)n polymer to emissive silicon nanocrystals, Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 10(35), 12455-12894 (2022).
4. [153]
   Y. Xin, K. Odachi, T. Shirai, Fabrication of ultra-bright carbon nano-onions via a one-step microwave pyrolysis of fish scale waste in seconds, Green Chemistry, 24, 3969-3976 (2022).
5. [152]
   Y. Xu, Y. Xin, T. Shirai, A Novel Fabrication of Al2O3/SiC Composite via Surface 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane Tailored Al2O3, Journal of the Ceramic Society of Japan, 130(6), 390-393 (2022).
6. [151]
   Y. Xin, T. Nagata, K. Kato, T. Shirai, Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Pt Nanoparticles via Liquid-Phase Polyol Reaction for Catalytic Volatile Organic Compound Elimination, ACS Applied Nano Materials, 5, 4305-4315 (2022).
7. [150]
   Y. Xin, T. Shirai, Trace addition of cellulose nanofiber in gel-casting system for structurally controlled porous ceramics towards superior thermal-insulating property, Journal of the Ceramic Society of Japan, 130(5), 355-358 (2022).
8. [149]
   K. Kato, F. Kobayashi, Y. Xin, S. Nakagawa, H. Nishikawa, T. Shirai, HAp/TiO2 heterojunction catalyst towards low-temperature thermal oxidation of VOC, Materials Research Express, 9, 20007 (2022).
9. [148]
   K. Kato, T. Shirai, Highly efficient water purification by WO3-based homo/heterojunction photocatalyst under visible light, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 901, 163434 (2022).
10. [147]
    Y. Funahashi, Y. Xin, K. Kato, H. Nguyen, T. Shirai, Enhanced electrical property of graphite/Al2O3 composite fabricated by reductive sintering of gel-casted body using cross-linked epoxy polymer, Journal of Advanced Ceramics, 11 (2022).
11. [146]
    K. Kato, T. Sudo, Y. Xin, T. Shirai, Sustainable and green synthesis of hydrogen tungsten bronze nanoparticles with nanocarbon via mechanically induced hydrogen spillover, Ceramics International, 48(3), 4115-4123 (2022).
12. [145]
    K. Kato, Y. Xin, S. Vaucher, T. Shirai, Single nanosized graphene/TiOx multi-shells on TiO2 core via rapid-concomitant reaction pathway on metal oxide/polymer interface, Scripta Materialia, 208, 114358 (2022).

2021

1. [144]
   Y. Xu, Y. Xin, T. Shirai, A Novel One-Step Synthesis of Bright Luminescent Silicon Nanocrystals Capped with Hydrophobic Surface, Colloid and Interface Science Communications, 45, 100547 (2021).
2. [143]
   K. Kato, T. Sudo, Y. Xin, T. Shirai, Novel design of facet-engineered TiO2 nanocomposite with non-noble metal for enhancing photocatalytic activity, Journal of the Ceramic Society of Japan, 129(11), 691-695 (2021).
3. [142]
   S. Nakagawa, Y. Xin, H. Nishikawa, Y. Inomata, R. Oyama, T. Namikawa, M. Yamada, T. Shirai, Hydroxyapatites synthesized by different approaches for efficient catalytic decomposition of volatile organic compound, Journal of the Ceramic Society of Japan, 129(9), 601-605 (2021).
4. [141]
   H. Nguyen, T.Shirai, Y.Xin, Q. Dang, M. Nanko, Influences of TiO2 or Y2O3 doping on the homogeneity of polycrystalline Al2O3 produced by pulsed electric current sintering, Journal of Asian Ceramic Societies, 9(3), 828-837 (2021).
5. [140]
   Y. Xin, Y. Takeuchi, T. Shirai, Influence of ceramic matrix on semi-conductive properties of nano-carbon/ceramic composites fabricated via reductive sintering of gel-casted bodies, Ceramics International, 47, 23670-23676 (2021).
6. [139]
   Y. Xin, T. Shirai, Noble-metal-free hydroxyapatite activated by facile mechanochemical treatment towards highly-efficient catalytic oxidation of volatile organic compound, Scientific Reports, 11, 7512 (2021).
7. [138]
   Y. Xin, S. Nakagawa, H. Nishikawa, T. Shirai, Novel noble-metal-free ceramic filter with controlled pore structure for environmental cleaning, Ceramics International, 47, 11819-11823 (2021).

2020

1. [137]
   Y. Xin, Y. Ando, S. Nakagawa, H. Nishikawa, T. Shirai, New possibility of hydroxyapatites as noble-metal-free catalysts towards complete decomposition of volatile organic compounds, Catal. Sci. Technol., 10, 5453-5459 (2020).
2. [136]
   K. Kato, Y. Xin, J. Hong, K. Katsumata, T. Shirai, Synthesis of core/shell Ti/TiOx photocatalyst via single-mode magnetic microwave assisted direct oxidation of TiH2, Adv. Powder Technol., 31, 1777-1783 (2020).
3. [135]
   K. Kato, Y. Xin, T. Hitomi, T. Shirai, Fabrication of solidified bodies by utilizing mechanochemically modified fly ash powder, J. Ceram. Soc. Jpn, 128, 224-228 (2020).
4. [134]
   K. Kato, Y. Xin, T. Shirai, Rigorous Design of Outermost Surface of TiO2 via One-Step Single-Mode Magnetic Microwave Field toward Highly Efficient Visible-Light Photocatalyst, Journal of Materials Science, 55, 1‐10 (2020).
5. [133]
   K. Kato, Y. Xin, T. Shirai, TiO2 with Super Narrow Bandgap Achieved in One-Step Single-Mode Magnetic Microwave Induced Plasma Treatment, Scripta Materialia, 177, 157-161 (2020).

Books

2026

1. [10]
   Takashi Shirai, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Hitomi (contributing authors), “Fundamentals and Social Implementation of Mechanochemical Reactions / Chapter 6, Section 4: Development of Cement-Substitute Materials Using Mechanochemical Technology” (in Japanese), NTS Inc. (2026), ISBN 978-4-86043-516-5.
2. [9]
   Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai(Contributing author), “Fundamentals and Social Implementation of Mechanochemical Reactions / Chapter 5, Section 2: Design of Metal Oxide–Carbon Composite Catalysts by Mechanochemical Reactions and Their Application to Water Purification” (in Japanese), NTS Inc. (2026), ISBN 978-4-86043-516-5.
3. [8]
   Takashi Shirai, Yunzi Xin (contributing authors), “Fundamentals and Social Implementation of Mechanochemical Reactions / Chapter 5, Section 1: Synthesis and Activity Enhancement of Hydroxyapatite Catalyst Materials by Mechanochemical Technology” (in Japanese), NTS Inc. (2026), ISBN 978-4-86043-516-5.

Reviews

2026

1. [52]
   Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Construction of Novel Reaction Fields for Creating Next-Generation Nano-Phosphor Materials: Future Materials Opened Up by Non-Equilibrium Processes” (in Japanese), Ceramics, 61(6), 372-376 (2026).
2. [51]
   Takatoshi Tajima, Akira Shinmura, Yasuhiro Fuchita, Takashi Shirai, Masayuki Fujita, “Manufacturing Method for Base Construction Materials Using Lunar Regolith and Evaluation of Their Applicability to Pavement Materials” (in Japanese), Journal of the Japanese Geotechnical Society, 74(4), 42-45 (2026).
3. [50]
   T. Watanabe, Y. Xu, Y. Xin, T. Shirai, “Thermal CO2 Sorption / Reaction on Perovskite-Type Oxide Ceramics”, Annual Report of the Advanced Ceramics Research Center, 14, 1-15 (2026).
4. [49]
   Takashi Hitomi, Takashi Shirai, Takafumi Sugiyama, Naoki Kajita, “Development of a New Cement-Free Binder Technology Using Ground Fly Ash” (in Japanese), Electric Power Civil Engineering, No. 442, 58-62 (2026).
5. [48]
   Takatoshi Tajima, Akira Shinmura, Yasuhiro Fuchita, Takashi Shirai, Masayuki Fujita, “Manufacturing Technology for Base Construction Materials by Firing and Solidifying Lunar Regolith” (in Japanese), Kisoko (Foundation Engineering), 54(1), 46-49 (2026).
6. [47]
   Takashi Shirai, Yunzi Xin, “Development of Novel VOC Oxidation Catalysts Using Hydroxyapatite” (in Japanese), Gekkan Kino Zairyo (Monthly Functional Materials), 54-60 (2026).

2025

1. [46]
   Takashi Hitomi, Takashi Shirai, Takafumi Sugiyama, Ken Saito, “Development of Cement-Free Binders Using Fly Ash Given Chemical Reactivity by Grinding” (in Japanese), Cement Science and Concrete Technology, No. 944, 54-60 (2025).

2024

1. [45]
   Yoshiaki Funahashi, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Research Trends in Conductive Nanocarbon/Ceramic Composites and Materials Design through Carbon Structure Control” (in Japanese), Annual Report of the Advanced Ceramics Research Center, 12, 16-21 (2024).
2. [44]
   T. Sangu, Y. Xin, K. Kato, Y. Xu, T. Shirai, “Recycling of Fly Ash Resource in Ceramic Processing: Reaction Mechanism and Structure Controlling”, Annual Report of the Advanced Ceramics Research Center, 12, 6-15 (2024).
3. [43]
   Ryo Katsumura, Takatoshi Tajima, Takashi Shirai, Kunihiko Kato, Masayuki Fujita, “Development of Manufacturing and Construction Technologies for Base-Construction Materials Using Lunar Resources” (in Japanese), Construction Machinery, 60(5), 35-39 (2024).

2023

1. [42]
   Y. Xu, Y. Xin, T. Shirai, “Applications of Hydrogen Silsesquioxane in Nanomanufacturing and Nanofablication”, Annual Report of the Advanced Ceramics Research Center, 11(7), 13-26 (2023).
2. [41]
   Takashi Shirai, Yunzi Xin, “Development of Novel Environmental Purification Catalysts Using Hydroxyapatite” (in Japanese), Phosphorus letter, 106(1), 28-39 (2023).

2022

1. [40]
   Y. Xin, T. Shirai, “Hydroxyapatite as Green Catalyst for Enviromental Cleaning”, Annual Report of the Advanced Ceramics Research Center, 10, 6-15 (2022).

2021

1. [39]
   Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, “Rapid nano-surface modification of titanium oxide by microwave-induced plasma and development of highly active photocatalysts” (in Japanese), Annual Report of the Advanced Ceramics Research Center, 9, 11-15 (2021).

2020

1. [38]
   Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Rapid Synthesis of Highly Active Visible-Light-Responsive Photocatalysts Using Microwave Reaction Fields” (in Japanese), Catalysts, 62(5), 315-321 (2020).
2. [37]
   Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Synthesis of Non-Stoichiometric Oxides Using Unique Microwave Reaction Fields and Their Applications” (in Japanese), Ceramics, 55(1), 19-22 (2020).
3. [36]
   N. H. Hien, M. Nanko, Y. Xin, T. Shirai, “Pulsed Electric Current Sintering and Its Employment for Transparent Polycrystalline AL2O3”, Annual Report of the Advanced Ceramics Research Center, 8, 23-27 (2020).

Presentations

Conference presentations from 2020 onward (from researchmap and the Annual Report of the Advanced Ceramics Research Center).

2027

1. [232]
   InvitedYunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Mechanochemical engineering of silicon quantum dots: From controlled synthesis to tunable RGB emission”, the 51st International Conference and Expo on Advanced Ceramics and Composites (ICACC 2027) (2027.01.24).

2026

1. [231]
   Takuma Matsuda, Yunzi Xin, Takumi Watanabe, Lei Miao, Takashi Shirai, “Relationship between stirring flow state and particle growth in silver nanoparticle synthesis by the polyol reduction method (in Japanese)”, 2026 Annual Meeting of the Tokai-Hokuriku Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2026.11.28).
2. [230]
   Takumi Watanabe, Yunzi Xin, Lei Miao, Takashi Shirai, “Mechanochemical activation of rice husk ash for SiC synthesis: effect of ball size on silica activation and SiC formation (in Japanese)”, 2026 Annual Meeting of the Tokai-Hokuriku Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2026.11.28).
3. [229]
   Takumi Sangu, Yunzi Xin, Takumi Watanabe, Lei Miao, Takashi Shirai, “Effect of silicate structure in silica slurry on the solidification behavior of surface-modified coal ash (in Japanese)”, 2026 Annual Meeting of the Tokai-Hokuriku Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2026.11.28).
4. [228]
   Kota Morikawa, Yunzi Xin, Takumi Watanabe, Lei Miao, Takashi Shirai, “Mechanochemical Synthesis of Luminescent Perovskites Using a Planetary Ball Mill with Controlled Rotation and Revolution Conditions (in Japanese)”, 2026 Annual Meeting of the Tokai-Hokuriku Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2026.11.28).
5. [227]
   Ryoga Fujikawa, Yunzi Xin, Takumi Watanabe, Lei Miao, Takashi Shirai, “Effect of Powder Properties on Thermal Inhomogeneity in Vacuum Microwave Sintering of Lunar Highland Regolith Simulant (in Japanese)”, 2026 Annual Meeting of the Tokai-Hokuriku Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2026.11.28).
6. [226]
   Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takumi Watanabe, Takashi Shirai, “Transforming Rice Husk into Functional SiC via Nonequilibrium Mechanochemical Reduction towards Complete Upcycling of Biomass”, 11th International Congress on Ceramics (2026.09.10).
7. [225]
   Takumi Sangu, Yunzi Xin, Takumi Watanabe, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Influence of Al ions eluted from coal ash particles on chemical structure changes of silicate network during solidification process”, 11th International Congress on Ceramics (2026.09.10).
8. [224]
   Takumi Watanabe, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Divalent Metal Substitution in Hydroxyapatite for Enhanced Catalytic VOC Decomposition”, 11th International Congress on Ceramics (2026.09.10).
9. [223]
   Kota Morikawa, Yunzi Xin, Takumi Watanabe, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Tailoring ultrabright halide perovskite via solid-state mechanochemical synthesis under controlled rotation and revolution state”, 11th International Congress on Ceramics (2026.09.10).
10. [222]
    Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takumi Watanabe, Takashi Shirai, “Unlocking Carbon Fibre Recovery: A Green Catalytic Approach to Low-Temperature CFRP Recycling”, 11th International Congress on Ceramics (2026.09.09).
11. [221]
    Takumi Watanabe, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Complete VOC Decomposition over Pure Amorphous Alumina Enabled by Al(V)-Rich Coordination via pH-controlled Synthesis”, 11th International Congress on Ceramics (2026.09.09).
12. [220]
    Zhiqiang Chen, Yunzi Xin, Takumi Watanabe, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Igniting High Entropy Alloy Nanoparticles with Microwave Induced Non-Equilibrium Local Heat”, 11th International Congress on Ceramics (2026.09.09).
13. [219]
    Haruto Kitamura, Yunzi Xin, Takumi Watanabe, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Visualization of the microwave-assisted polyol synthesis of platinum nanoparticles using in-situ Raman spectroscopy”, 11th International Congress on Ceramics (2026.09.09).
14. [218]
    PosterTakuma Matsuda, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takumi Watanabe, Takashi Shirai, “Effect of Stirring Conditions on Metal Nanoparticle Synthesis via the Liquid-Phase Polyol Method”, 11th International Congress on Ceramics (2026.09.08).
15. [217]
    PosterTakumi Sangu, Yunzi Xin, Takumi Watanabe, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Effect of Unburned Carbon of Mechanochemical Surface Activation Behavior of Coal Ash”, 11th International Congress on Ceramics (2026.09.08).
16. [216]
    PosterZhiqiang Chen, Yunzi Xin, Takumi Watanabe, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Design of Multifunctional Cellulose-Derived Carbons towards Zinc-Ion Hybrid Capacitors”, 11th International Congress on Ceramics (2026.09.08).
17. [215]
    PosterKota Morikawa, Yunzi Xin, Takumi Watanabe, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Structurally controlled assembling of halide perovskites via solid-state mechanochemical synthesis under controlled rotation-revolution conditions”, 11th International Congress on Ceramics (2026.09.08).
18. [214]
    PosterRyoga Fujikawa, Yunzi Xin, Takumi Watanabe, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Insights into Thermal Runaway Phenomenon in Vacuum Microwave Sintering of the Lunar Regolith Simulant towards Lunar Infrastructure Development”, 11th International Congress on Ceramics (2026.09.08).
19. [213]
    InvitedYunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Creation of Next-Generation Nanophosphors Based on Novel Local Reaction Fields (in Japanese)”, The 403rd Meeting of the Phosphor Research Society (2026.09.04).
20. [212]
    PosterTakuma Matsuda, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takumi Watanabe, Takashi Shirai, “Effect of stirring conditions on metal nanoparticle synthesis by liquid-phase polyol reduction (in Japanese)”, Tokai-Hokuriku Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 70th Tokai Young Ceramists' Meeting, Summer Seminar (2026.06.08).
21. [211]
    PosterHaruto Kitamura, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takumi Watanabe, Takashi Shirai, “Evaluation of reaction behavior in the microwave polyol synthesis of metal nanoparticles by in situ Raman spectroscopy (in Japanese)”, Tokai-Hokuriku Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 70th Tokai Young Ceramists' Meeting, Summer Seminar (2026.06.08).
22. [210]
    PosterZhiqiang Chen, Jing Niu, Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, Feng Wang, “Cellulose-Derived Carbon with Embedded ZnO Nanoparticles for High-Performance Zinc-Ion Hybrid Capacitors”, Tokai-Hokuriku Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 70th Tokai Young Ceramists' Meeting, Summer Seminar (2026.06.08).
23. [209]
    PosterTakumi Watanabe, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Correlation among substituting metal, structural change, and catalytic activity in metal-substituted hydroxyapatite (in Japanese)”, Tokai-Hokuriku Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 70th Tokai Young Ceramists' Meeting, Summer Seminar (2026.06.08).
24. [208]
    Kota Morikawa, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takumi Watanabe, Takashi Shirai, “Structural design of luminescent halide perovskites by mechanochemical synthesis with controlled rotation and revolution (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 2026 Annual Meeting (2026.03.06).
25. [207]
    Takumi Watanabe, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Development of divalent-metal-substituted hydroxyapatite into highly efficient VOC decomposition catalysts (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 2026 Annual Meeting (2026.03.05).
26. [206]
    Haruto Kitamura, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takumi Watanabe, Takashi Shirai, “Visualization of the Microwave Polyol Synthesis Process of Pt Nanoparticles by In-situ Raman Spectroscopy (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 2026 Annual Meeting (2026.03.05).
27. [205]
    Yuping Xu, Yunzi Xin, Takumi Watanabe, Takashi Shirai, “Novel Synthesis of SiC from Rice Husks by a Magnesio-Mechanochemical Reduction Method (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 2026 Annual Meeting (2026.03.04).
28. [204]
    PosterZhiqiang Chen, Jing Niu, Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, Feng Wang, “Design of Multifunctional Cellulose-Derived Carbons towards Zinc-Ion Hybrid Capacitors”, FY2025 Progress Report Meeting (2026.02.27).
29. [203]
    PosterTakuma Matsuda, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takumi Watanabe, Takashi Shirai, “Effects of Stirring Conditions on Metal Nanoparticle Synthesis by the Liquid-Phase Polyol Reduction Method (in Japanese)”, FY2025 Progress Report Meeting (2026.02.27).
30. [202]
    PosterHaruto Kitamura, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takumi Watanabe, Takashi Shirai, “Evaluation of Reaction Behavior in Microwave Polyol Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles by In-situ Raman Spectroscopy (in Japanese)”, FY2025 Progress Report Meeting (2026.02.27).
31. [201]
    PosterKota Morikawa, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takumi Watanabe, Takashi Shirai, “Precise synthesis of highly efficient luminescent halide perovskites by mechanochemical solid-state reaction with controlled rotation and revolution (in Japanese)”, FY2025 Progress Report Meeting (2026.02.27).
32. [200]
    PosterNaoya Takemoto, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takumi Watanabe, Takashi Shirai, “Effects of Different Glaze Compositions and Transition Metal Addition on Structural Changes of Tea Catechins (in Japanese)”, FY2025 Progress Report Meeting (2026.02.27).
33. [199]
    PosterTakumi Sangu, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takumi Watanabe, Takashi Shirai, “Effects of Heat Treatment on Surface Modification and Solidification Behavior of Coal Fly Ash (in Japanese)”, FY2025 Progress Report Meeting (2026.02.27).
34. [198]
    PosterTakumi Watanabe, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Systematic Research on Metal Substitution－Structural Change－Catalytic Activity of Hydroxyapatite”, FY2025 Progress Report Meeting (2026.02.27).
35. [197]
    PosterYuping Xu, Yunzi Xin, Takumi Watanabe, Takashi Shirai, “A Green Magnesio-Mechanochemical Production of SiC from Rice Husk Ash”, FY2025 Progress Report Meeting (2026.02.27).
36. [196]
    PosterYunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Turning Biomass into Ultrabright Carbon Nano Onion within Seconds: A Novel Microwave-Assisted Pyrolysis Technique”, FY2025 Progress Report Meeting (2026.02.27).
37. [195]
    InvitedTakashi Shirai, “Development of construction material production technology for lunar infrastructure (in Japanese)”, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Industry-Academia Cooperation Committee, 12th Workshop (2026.02.05).
38. [194]
    InvitedTakashi Shirai, “Development of lunar base construction materials from lunar resources using microwave technology (in Japanese)”, 19th Workshop of the Japan Society of Electromagnetic Wave Energy Applications (2026.01.22).
39. [193]
    Zhiqiang Chen, Jing Niu, Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, Feng Wang, “Design and Preparation of Cellulose-Derived Carbon for Zinc-Ion Hybrid Capacitors”, 24th International Symposium on Eco-materials Processing and Design (2026.01.14).
40. [192]
    Takumi Watanabe, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Systematic Study of Divalent Metal Cation Substitution Effects on Hydroxyapatite Structure and Catalytic Performance”, 24th International Symposium on Eco-materials Processing and Design (2026.01.13).
41. [191]
    Takumi Watanabe, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Divalent Metal Cation-substituted Hydroxyapatite as a VOC Decomposition Catalyst”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 64th Symposium on Basic Science of Ceramics (2026.01.10).
42. [190]
    Yuping Xu, Yuting Wei, Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, “A Metal-Mediated Mechanochemical Route for Gram-Scale Synthesis of Silicon Nanocrystals”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 64th Symposium on Basic Science of Ceramics (2026.01.10).
43. [189]
    InvitedYunzi Xin, “Next-Gen Glow: Designing Nano-Fluorescent Materials with Innovative Reaction Fields”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 64th Symposium on Basic Science of Ceramics (2026.01.10).

2025

1. [188]
   Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, “Turning Biomass into Ultrabright Carbon Nano Onion within Seconds: A Novel Microwave-Assisted Pyrolysis Technique”, The International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies 2025 (2025.12.19).
2. [187]
   Yunzi Xin, Takashi Hitomi, Takashi Shirai, “Surface Activation of SiO2 via Mechanochemical Process towards Structurally Controlled Silicate Assembly in Alkali”, The International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies 2025 (2025.12.19).
3. [186]
   Ryoga Fujikawa, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Mechanochemical synthesis of Fe2O3-Fe3O4/carbon composites for boosted photothermal properties”, The International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies 2025 (2025.12.17).
4. [185]
   Kota Morikawa, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Synthesis of halide perovskites via mechanochemical reaction under controlled rotation and revolution state”, The International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies 2025 (2025.12.17).
5. [184]
   Ryoga Fujikawa, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Influence of Mechanochemical Synthesis Conditions on Photothermal Properties of Fe2O3-Fe3O4/Carbon Composite Particles”, Materials Research Meeting (2025.12.11).
6. [183]
   Kota Morikawa, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Revealing the role of rotation and revolution state in planetary ball mill-assisted mechanochemical synthesis of halide perovskites”, Materials Research Meeting (2025.12.11).
7. [182]
   PosterRyoga Fujikawa, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Mechanochemical Synthesis of Fe2O3-Fe3O4/Carbon Composites via Selective Reduction of Various Polyolefins”, Materials Research Meeting (2025.12.09).
8. [181]
   PosterKota Morikawa, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Precise chemical structure controlling of halide perovskites via mechanochemical synthesis under altered rotation and revolution state”, Materials Research Meeting (2025.12.09).
9. [180]
   InvitedTakashi Shirai, “Ordered Future Materials Created by Disordered Material Processes (in Japanese)”, Academic Lecture Meeting on the Creation and Functional Evaluation of Environmentally Harmonious Materials (2025.12.03).
10. [179]
    Kota Morikawa, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Effects of Rotation and Revolution on the Mechanochemical Synthesis of Luminescent Perovskites (in Japanese)”, Annual Meeting of the Tokai-Hokuriku Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2025.11.29).
11. [178]
    Naoya Takemoto, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takumi Watanabe, Takashi Shirai, “Effect of composition-controlled copper glazes on the structural change of tea catechins (in Japanese)”, 2025 Annual Meeting of the Tokai-Hokuriku Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2025.11.29).
12. [177]
    Ryoga Fujikawa, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Mechanochemical synthesis and photothermal properties of iron oxide/carbon composite particles (in Japanese)”, Annual Meeting of the Tokai-Hokuriku Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2025.11.29).
13. [176]
    Takumi Sangu, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takumi Watanabe, Takashi Shirai, “Effect of heat treatment on the mechanochemical surface modification and solidification behavior of coal ash (in Japanese)”, 2025 Annual Meeting of the Tokai-Hokuriku Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2025.11.29).
14. [175]
    Ryoga Fujikawa, Takashi Shirai, Kunihiko Kato, Takatoshi Tajima, Yasuhiro Fuchita, Yoji Ishikawa, Akira Shinmura, “Development of Building Material Manufacturing Technology for Lunar Infrastructure by Microwave Heating (in Japanese)”, 69th Space Sciences and Technology Conference, Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences (2025.11.26).
15. [174]
    InvitedTakashi Shirai, “Development and applications of ceramic processes contributing to the SDGs (in Japanese)”, Joint Meeting of the 261st Meeting of the New Ceramics Forum and the 75th Meeting of the Bio-related Ceramics Division (2025.09.24).
16. [173]
    Takashi Hitomi, Takashi Shirai, Takafumi Sugiyama, Ken Saito, “Development of a Cement-Free Binder Using Fly Ash Imparted with Chemical Reactivity by Grinding Treatment (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 38th Fall Meeting (2025.09.19).
17. [172]
    Kota Morikawa, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Synthesis of halide perovskites by solid-state reaction with controlled rotation and revolution (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 38th Fall Meeting (2025.09.19).
18. [171]
    Ryoga Fujikawa, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Synthesis of functional iron oxide/carbon composite particles by mechanochemical reduction (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 38th Fall Meeting (2025.09.19).
19. [170]
    Naoya Takemoto, Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, “Effect of Copper Addition in Glazes with Controlled Chemical Structure and Its Influence on Structural Changes of Tea Catechins (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 38th Fall Meeting (2025.09.18).
20. [169]
    InvitedYunzi Xin, “Construction of novel reaction fields for the design and creation of next-generation nano-phosphor materials (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 38th Fall Meeting (2025.09.17).
21. [168]
    Takashi Hitomi, Takashi Shirai, Takafumi Sugiyama, Ken Saito, “Development of a new binder using fly ash given binding ability by grinding (in Japanese)”, 2025 Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Civil Engineers (80th Annual Scientific Lecture Meeting) (2025.09.12).
22. [167]
    InvitedTakashi Shirai, “Ceramics Manufacturing in Microgravity: The Future of Space Infrastructure Pioneered by Ceramists (in Japanese)”, FY2025 1st JFCA Planning Meeting Lecture (2025.07.18).
23. [166]
    Takashi Hitomi, Takashi Shirai, Takafumi Sugiyama, Ken Saito, “Development of a New Cement-Free Binder Using Fly Ash Imparted with Chemical Reactivity by Grinding Treatment (in Japanese)”, JCI Annual Convention 2025, 47th Conference on Concrete Engineering (2025.07.16).
24. [165]
    Kota Morikawa, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Mechanochemical Synthesis of Luminescent Halide Perovskites with Controlled Rotation and Revolution in a Planetary Ball Mill (in Japanese)”, Japan Society of Powder and Powder Metallurgy (JSPM), 2025 Spring Meeting (135th Meeting) (2025.05.29).
25. [164]
    Naoya Takemoto, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Effects of Different Chemical Compositions and Firing Conditions on the Chemical Structure and Functionality of Glazes (in Japanese)”, Japan Society of Powder and Powder Metallurgy (JSPM), 2025 Spring Meeting (135th Meeting) (2025.05.29).
26. [163]
    Takumi Sangu, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “To Those Considering a Doctoral Program: Hints for Growth and Your Weapons as a Researcher (in Japanese)”, 21st Material Fabrication & Production Design Workshop, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2025.03.11).
27. [162]
    PosterKota Morikawa, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Precise synthesis of halide perovskites by mechanochemical reaction with controlled rotation and revolution (in Japanese)”, 21st Material Fabrication & Production Design Workshop, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2025.03.11).
28. [161]
    PosterRyoga Fujikawa, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Synthesis and Photothermal Properties of Fe2O3-Fe3O4/Carbon Composite Particles by Mechanochemical Treatment (in Japanese)”, 21st Material Fabrication & Production Design Workshop, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2025.03.11).
29. [160]
    Ryoga Fujikawa, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Effects of Different Polymers in the Mechanochemical Reduction Method on Iron Oxide/Carbon Composite Particles (in Japanese)”, Annual Meeting of The Ceramic Society of Japan (2025.03.07).
30. [159]
    Naoya Takemoto, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Structural change of tea catechins by copper glazes with controlled chemical composition (in Japanese)”, Annual Meeting of The Ceramic Society of Japan (2025.03.06).
31. [158]
    Kota Morikawa, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Effect of rotation and revolution in the mechanochemical synthesis of halide perovskites (in Japanese)”, Annual Meeting of The Ceramic Society of Japan (2025.03.06).
32. [157]
    Takumi Sangu, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Effect of decarbonization treatment of coal ash on the mechanochemical activation of the powder surface (in Japanese)”, Annual Meeting of The Ceramic Society of Japan (2025.03.05).
33. [156]
    Yuping Xu, WEI Yuting, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Fabrication of Functional Silicon Nanoparticles Using a Mechanochemical Process (in Japanese)”, Annual Meeting of The Ceramic Society of Japan (2025.03.05).
34. [155]
    InvitedYunzi Xin, “Structural changes of tea catechins on glaze surfaces and development of functional glazes (in Japanese)”, Annual Meeting of The Ceramic Society of Japan (2025.03.05).
35. [154]
    InvitedTakashi Shirai, “Creating ceramics that contribute to the environmental and energy industries (in Japanese)”, 2024 Lecture Meeting of the Tokai Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2025.02.07).
36. [153]
    InvitedTakashi Shirai, “New developments in ceramics development contributing to the SDGs (in Japanese)”, FY2025 Research Results Briefing, Gifu Prefectural Ceramics Research Institute (2025.02.06).
37. [152]
    Takumi Sangu, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Influence of Al ions eluted from coal ash particles in chemical structures controlling of silicate network during solidification process”, 49th International Conference and Expo on Advanced Ceramics and Composites (ICACC2025) (2025.01.30).
38. [151]
    Yuting Wei, Yuping Xu, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Influence of (HSiO1.5)n Sol-Gel Polymer Structure on High-yield Synthesis of Silicon Nanocrystals via a Green Magnesio-milling Process”, The 23rd International Symposium on Eco-Materials Processing and Design (ISEPD) (2025.01.14).
39. [150]
    Yuping Xu, Yuting Wei, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Precursor Structure-Driven Green and Sustainable Mechanochemical Synthesis of Functional Silicon Nanocrystals”, The 23rd International Symposium on Eco-Materials Processing and Design (ISEPD) (2025.01.14).

2024

1. [149]
   WEI Yuting, Yuping Xu, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “High Yield Synthesis of Silicon Nanocrystals from Hydrogen Silsesquioxane Polymer via a Green Mechanochemical Process”, 2024 Annual Meeting of the Tokai Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2024.12.07).
2. [148]
   Kota Morikawa, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Structural and Compositional Control of Halide Perovskites by Mechanochemical Synthesis (in Japanese)”, 2024 Annual Meeting of the Tokai Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2024.12.07).
3. [147]
   Ryoga Fujikawa, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Synthesis of Iron Oxide/Carbon Composite Particles by the Mechanochemical Reduction Method (in Japanese)”, 2024 Annual Meeting of the Tokai Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2024.12.07).
4. [146]
   Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Mechanochemical Synthesis of MoOx/Carbon Next-Generation Water Purification Catalysts (in Japanese)”, 2024 Annual Meeting of the Tokai Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2024.12.07).
5. [145]
   Naoya Takemoto, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Structural control of glazes using different transition metal species and their reactivity with tea catechins (in Japanese)”, 2024 Annual Meeting of the Tokai Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2024.12.07).
6. [144]
   Haruto Kamiya, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Crystal-Oriented Growth of AlO(OH) Nanosheets by Controlling the Hydration Reaction of Liquid Metal Alloys (in Japanese)”, 2024 Annual Meeting of the Tokai Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2024.12.07).
7. [143]
   Takumi Sangu, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Effect of the Chemical Structure of Unburned Carbon in Coal Fly Ash Powder on Mechanochemical Activation (in Japanese)”, 2024 Annual Meeting of the Tokai Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2024.12.07).
8. [142]
   InvitedTakashi Shirai, “How to make ceramics that contribute to the SDGs (in Japanese)”, FY2024 Fall Research Meeting of the Hokuriku Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2024.11.22).
9. [141]
   InvitedTakashi Shirai, “Structural Changes of Green Tea Catechins by the Catalytic Action of Ceramic Glaze Surfaces (in Japanese)”, Ishikawa Prefecture Next-Generation Industry Development Course / New Technology Seminar (2024.11.21).
10. [140]
    Y. Xin, K. Kato, Y. Xu, T. Shirai, “Turning Biomass into Ultrabright Carbon Nano Onion through Microwave-Driven Pyrolysis in Seconds”, European Materials Research Society (E-MRS) 2024 Fall Meeting, September 16-19th 2024, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland, presented (2024.09.19).
11. [139]
    K. Kato, Y. Xin, Y. Xu, T. Shirai, “Multi-functional HxMoO3-y–MoO2/carbon catalyst for near-infrared-driven water remediation”, European Materials Research Society (E-MRS) 2024 Fall Meeting, September 16-19th 2024, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland, presented (2024.09.17).
12. [138]
    H. Kamiya, K. Kato, Y. Xin, Y. Xu, T. Shirai, “Synthesis of γ-Al2O3 2D-particles with abundant Al(V)”, European Materials Research Society (E-MRS) 2024 Fall Meeting, September 16-19th 2024, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland, presented (2024.09.16).
13. [137]
    Naoya Takemoto, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Effect of first-row transition metals in composition-controlled glazes and their reactivity with tea catechins (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 37th Fall Meeting (2024.09.12).
14. [136]
    Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Mechanochemical synthesis of MoOx/carbon multifunctional catalysts for environmental purification (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 37th Fall Meeting (2024.09.10).
15. [135]
    Takumi Sangu, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Structure and Formation Mechanism of Silicate Ions Eluted from Silica Particles with Different Surface States (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 37th Fall Meeting (2024.09.10).
16. [134]
    Haruto Kamiya, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Surface Structure Analysis of Two-Dimensional γ-Alumina Synthesized Using Ga-Based Alloys (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 37th Fall Meeting (2024.09.10).
17. [133]
    Y. Xin, N. Takemoto, K. Kato, Y. Xu, T. Shirai, “Tea Wares Do Change the Flavor of Tea: Glaze Induced Catalytic Degradation of Catechins”, The 10th International Symposium on Functional Materials (ISFM2024) (2024.08.03).
18. [132]
    K. Kato, Y. Xin, Y. Xu, T. Shirai, “Molybdenum oxides/carbon composite photocatalyst for near-infrared-driven water remediation”, The 10th International Symposium on Functional Materials (ISFM2024) (2024.08.03).
19. [131]
    Y. Xu, Y. Xin, K. Kato, T. Shirai, “Mechanochemically Engineered Silicon Quantum Dots: Achieving Wavelength-Tunable Photoluminescence”, The 10th International Symposium on Functional Materials (ISFM2024) (2024.08.03).
20. [130]
    Kunihiko Kato, “Overseas report: Switzerland and me (in Japanese)”, Tokai Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 66th Tokai Young Ceramists' Meeting, 2024 Summer Seminar (2024.06.13).
21. [129]
    PosterTakumi Sangu, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Reaction Mechanism and Chemical Structure Evaluation of Metal Ions in the Solidification Behavior of Coal Fly Ash (in Japanese)”, Tokai Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 66th Tokai Young Ceramists' Meeting, 2024 Summer Seminar (2024.06.13).
22. [128]
    PosterHaruto Kamiya, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Synthesis of Two-Dimensional γ-Alumina with Highly Coordinated Defects Using Ga-Based Alloys (in Japanese)”, Tokai Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 66th Tokai Young Ceramists' Meeting, 2024 Summer Seminar (2024.06.13).
23. [127]
    PosterAkitaka Yabuki, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Rapid Synthesis of (WMo)Ox Particles Using a Microwave Reaction Field (in Japanese)”, Tokai Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 66th Tokai Young Ceramists' Meeting, 2024 Summer Seminar (2024.06.13).
24. [126]
    PosterNaoya Takemoto, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Effect of composition-controlled glazes on the structure of tea catechins (in Japanese)”, Tokai Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 66th Tokai Young Ceramists' Meeting, 2024 Summer Seminar (2024.06.13).
25. [125]
    PosterNaoya Takemoto, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Effects of Different Glaze Compositions on Structural Changes of Tea Catechins (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, Annual Meeting 2024 (2024.03.14).
26. [124]
    PosterYuma Uesaka, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Synthesis of Hydroxyapatite from Biomass Raw Materials and Its Application to Oxidative Decomposition of VOCs (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, Annual Meeting 2024 (2024.03.14).
27. [123]
    Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Mechanochemical Synthesis of MoOx/Carbon Broadband-Responsive Photocatalysts (in Japanese)”, The 62nd Symposium on Basic Science of Ceramics (2024.01.07).
28. [122]
    Takumi Sangu, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Structure deformation of silicate networks via metal ions eluted from coal ash”, The 62nd Symposium on Basic Science of Ceramics (2024.01.07).
29. [121]
    Haruto Kamiya, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Synthesis of γ-Al2O3 nanoparticles by eco-friendly Ga-based liquid alloy reaction”, The 62nd Symposium on Basic Science of Ceramics (2024.01.07).
30. [120]
    Akitaka Yabuki, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Synthesis of WxMo1-xO3 via single-mode microwave assisted reaction for full-spectrum photocatalysis”, The 62nd Symposium on Basic Science of Ceramics (2024.01.07).

2023

1. [119]
   Kunihiko Kato, Ni Kadek Sagit Ari Warsani, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Rapid Microwave Synthesis of Infrared-Responsive WOx-FeWO4 Composite Particles (in Japanese)”, 2023 Annual Meeting of the Tokai Branch (2023.12.02).
2. [118]
   Takumi Sangu, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Effects of Metal Ions Eluted from Coal Fly Ash on the Solidification Reaction (in Japanese)”, 2023 Annual Meeting of the Tokai Branch (2023.12.02).
3. [117]
   Haruto Kamiya, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Synthesis of γ-Al2O3 nanoparticles using Ga-based liquid alloys (in Japanese)”, 2023 Annual Meeting of the Tokai Branch (2023.12.02).
4. [116]
   Akitaka Yabuki, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai, “Rapid Synthesis of W-Mo-O Ternary Oxides by Microwave Magnetic-Field Heating (in Japanese)”, 2023 Annual Meeting of the Tokai Branch (2023.12.02).
5. [115]
   InvitedKunihiko Kato, “Synthesis of transition metal oxide bronze/carbon composite particles and application to environmental purification catalysts (in Japanese)”, The Japan Society of Applied Physics, 84th Autumn Meeting (2023.09.20).
6. [114]
   Yunzi Xin, Mai Goto, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Development of Novel Green Catalysts for Recycling Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics (CFRP) (in Japanese)”, 36th Fall Meeting of The Ceramic Society of Japan (2023.09.06).
7. [113]
   Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, “Mechanochemical Synthesis of MoOx/Carbon Multifunctional Photocatalysts (in Japanese)”, 36th Fall Meeting of The Ceramic Society of Japan (2023.09.06).
8. [112]
   Kunihiko Kato, Ni Kadek Sagit Ari Warsani, Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, “Microwave Synthesis of WOx/FeWO4 Heterostructured Infrared-Responsive Photocatalysts (in Japanese)”, 36th Fall Meeting of The Ceramic Society of Japan (2023.09.06).
9. [111]
   Takumi Sangu, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Reaction behavior of metal ions eluted from coal ash and its evaluation (in Japanese)”, 36th Fall Meeting of The Ceramic Society of Japan (2023.09.06).
10. [110]
    Yuping Xu, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Controlled Mechanochemical Process for Silicon Quantum Dots with Wavelength-tunable Photoluminescence”, 36th Fall Meeting of The Ceramic Society of Japan (2023.09.06).
11. [109]
    PosterYoshiaki Funahashi, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Carbonization Behavior of Epoxy Polymers in Different Interparticle Spaces (in Japanese)”, 64th Tokai Young Ceramists' Meeting 2023 Summer Seminar, Tokai Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2023.06.15).
12. [108]
    PosterHaruto Kamiya, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, “Ammonia borane hydrolysis activity of metal-nanoparticle-supported hydroxyapatite (in Japanese)”, 64th Tokai Young Ceramists' Meeting 2023 Summer Seminar, Tokai Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2023.06.15).
13. [107]
    PosterNi Kadek Sagit Ari Warsani, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, “Microwave Synthesis of WOx/FeWO4 composite particles for near-infrared-driven photocatalysis”, 64th Tokai Young Ceramists' Meeting 2023 Summer Seminar, Tokai Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2023.06.15).
14. [106]
    PosterTakumi Sangu, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Effect of Silica Additives Containing Silicate Ions with Different Structures on the Solidification Behavior of Coal Fly Ash (in Japanese)”, 64th Tokai Young Ceramists' Meeting 2023 Summer Seminar, Tokai Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2023.06.15).
15. [105]
    PosterAkitaka Yabuki, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, “Mechanochemical Synthesis of Hydrogen Tungsten Bronze and Its Application as a Solid Acid Catalyst (in Japanese)”, 64th Tokai Young Ceramists' Meeting 2023 Summer Seminar, Tokai Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2023.06.15).
16. [104]
    PosterEiji Nishio, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Precise synthesis of functional silver nanoparticles using microwave polyol reaction (in Japanese)”, 64th Tokai Young Ceramists' Meeting 2023 Summer Seminar, Tokai Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2023.06.15).
17. [103]
    PosterKunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, “Mechanochemical Synthesis of Multifunctional MoOx/Carbon Composite Photocatalysts (in Japanese)”, 64th Tokai Young Ceramists' Meeting 2023 Summer Seminar, Tokai Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2023.06.15).
18. [102]
    Yunzi Xin, Taku Nagata, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Precise Synthesis of Platinum Nanoparticles by Microwave Polyol Reaction and Development of Highly Efficient VOC Decomposition Catalysts (in Japanese)”, Japan Society of Powder and Powder Metallurgy (JSPM), FY2023 Spring Meeting (2023.06.06).
19. [101]
    Kunihiko Kato, Takatoshi Tajima, Yasuhiro Fuchita, Akira Shinmura, Takashi Shirai, “Development of Microwave Materials Manufacturing Technologies Contributing to Lunar Infrastructure Construction (in Japanese)”, Japan Society of Powder and Powder Metallurgy (JSPM), FY2023 Spring Meeting (2023.06.06).
20. [100]
    Yoshiaki Funahashi, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Effect of Particle Formulation on Graphitization Behavior and Electrical Properties of Gel-Cast Bodies during Reduction Sintering (in Japanese)”, Japan Society of Powder and Powder Metallurgy (JSPM), FY2023 Spring Meeting (2023.06.06).
21. [99]
    Takumi Sangu, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Surface Modification of Coal Fly Ash Powder by Mechanochemical Treatment Using Balls of Different Materials (in Japanese)”, Japan Society of Powder and Powder Metallurgy (JSPM), FY2023 Spring Meeting (2023.06.06).
22. [98]
    Akitaka Yabuki, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, “Crystal structure control of HxWO3 by planetary ball milling and its application as a cellulose decomposition catalyst (in Japanese)”, Japan Society of Powder and Powder Metallurgy (JSPM), FY2023 Spring Meeting (2023.06.06).
23. [97]
    Yunzi Xin, Yuya Takeuchi, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Effect of different powder matrices on the chemical structure and electrical properties of reduction-sintered ceramics prepared by gel casting (in Japanese)”, The Society of Powder Technology, Japan, 2023 Spring Meeting (2023.05.15).
24. [96]
    Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, “Fabrication of Visible-Light-Responsive Heterojunction Photocatalysts by Microwave Plasma (in Japanese)”, The Society of Powder Technology, Japan, 2023 Spring Meeting (2023.05.15).
25. [95]
    Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, “Synthesis of visible/near-infrared-light-responsive MoOx/C photocatalyst particles by mechanochemical reaction (in Japanese)”, The Society of Powder Technology, Japan, 2023 Spring Meeting (2023.05.15).
26. [94]
    Haruto Kamiya, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, “Ammonia Borane Hydrolysis Activity of Hydroxyapatite Catalysts with Controlled Crystal and Chemical Structures (in Japanese)”, The Society of Powder Technology, Japan, 2023 Spring Meeting (2023.05.15).
27. [93]
    InvitedYunzi Xin, “Development of next-generation nano-luminescent materials using local reaction fields (in Japanese)”, 21st Annual Meeting of the Society of Nano Science and Technology (2023.05.11).
28. [92]
    Yuping Xu, Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, “A Novel and Facile Synthesis of Hydrophobic Silicon Nanocrystals with Visible Photoluminescence”, The Society of Nano Science and Technology, 21st Annual Meeting (2023.05.11).
29. [91]
    Yunzi Xin, Kai Odachi, Takashi Shirai, “Novel Synthesis of Highly Efficient Visible-Light-Emitting Carbon Nano-Onions and Their Application to LEDs (in Japanese)”, The 70th JSAP Spring Meeting (The Japan Society of Applied Physics) (2023.03.15).
30. [90]
    Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Visible-Photoluminescent Silicon Quantum Dots via a Novel and Facile Mechanochemical Reaction of Hydrogen Silsesquioxane”, The 70th JSAP Spring Meeting (The Japan Society of Applied Physics) (2023.03.15).
31. [89]
    Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, “Synthesis of HxWO3/Carbon Composite Nanoparticles by Mechanochemical Reaction and Their Photocatalytic Application (in Japanese)”, The 70th JSAP Spring Meeting (The Japan Society of Applied Physics) (2023.03.15).
32. [88]
    Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Synthesis of Visible-Photoluminescent Silicon Quantum Dots via a Novel and Facile Mechanochemical Reaction of Hydrogen Silsesquioxane”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 2023 Annual Meeting (2023.03.08).
33. [87]
    Kunihiko Kato, Ryosuke Matsui, Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, “Formation of homo-heterojunctions by microwave plasma-assisted reaction and application to visible-light-responsive photocatalysts (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 2023 Annual Meeting (2023.03.08).
34. [86]
    Takumi Sangu, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Structural Evaluation of Silicate Ions with Different Structures Affecting the Solidification Behavior of Coal Fly Ash (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 2023 Annual Meeting (2023.03.08).
35. [85]
    Haruto Kamiya, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, “Microwave hydrothermal synthesis of hydroxyapatite using chelate complexes (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 2023 Annual Meeting (2023.03.08).
36. [84]
    Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Functional Silicon Nanoparticles Prepared via a Novel and Facile Mechanochemical Processing of Hydrogen Silsesquioxane”, 61st Symposium on Basic Science of Ceramics (2023.01.07).
37. [83]
    Takumi Sangu, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Effect of silicate ions with different structures in silicon additives on the solidification behavior of coal ash (in Japanese)”, 61st Symposium on Basic Science of Ceramics (2023.01.07).
38. [82]
    Eiji Nishio, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Synthesis and Crystal Structure Control of Silver Nanoparticles by Microwave Polyol Reaction (in Japanese)”, 61st Symposium on Basic Science of Ceramics (2023.01.07).
39. [81]
    Akitaka Yabuki, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, “Room-Temperature Synthesis of Hydrogen Tungsten Bronze by a Mechanochemical Process (in Japanese)”, 61st Symposium on Basic Science of Ceramics (2023.01.07).

2022

1. [80]
   InvitedYunzi Xin, “Design and creation of next-generation luminescent materials through local reaction fields (in Japanese)”, Material Fabrication Design (MFD) Workshop, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2022.12.21).
2. [79]
   PosterAkitaka Yabuki, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, “Synthesis of HxWO3 by control of mechanochemical reaction fields and its catalytic applications (in Japanese)”, Material Fabrication Design (MFD) Workshop, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2022.12.21).
3. [78]
   PosterEiji Nishio, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Formation behavior of metal nanoparticles in polyol reactions under different microwave heating conditions (in Japanese)”, Material Fabrication Design (MFD) Workshop, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2022.12.21).
4. [77]
   PosterHaruto Kamiya, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, “Microwave-assisted hydrothermal synthesis of hydroxyapatite using chelate complexes (in Japanese)”, Material Fabrication Design (MFD) Workshop, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2022.12.21).
5. [76]
   Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, “Synthesis of Core–Shell Composite Nanoparticles via Microwave-Induced Surface and Interfacial Reactions (in Japanese)”, FY2022 Annual Meeting of the Tokai Branch (2022.12.03).
6. [75]
   Ryohei Suzuki, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, “Synthesis of HAp/Cu Composite Particles by Microwave Hydrothermal Reaction (in Japanese)”, 2022 Annual Meeting of the Tokai Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2022.12.03).
7. [74]
   Takumi Sangu, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, “Mechanochemical surface modification of coal ash and the effect of ball material on its chemical structure (in Japanese)”, 2022 Annual Meeting of the Tokai Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2022.12.03).
8. [73]
   Akitaka Yabuki, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, “Synthesis of Hydrogen Tungsten Bronze by Mechanochemical Reaction and Its Application to Solid Acid Catalysts (in Japanese)”, 2022 Annual Meeting of the Tokai Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2022.12.03).
9. [72]
   Eiji Nishio, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Precise synthesis of metal nanoparticles using microwave polyol reactions (in Japanese)”, 2022 Annual Meeting of the Tokai Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2022.12.03).
10. [71]
    Haruto Kamiya, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, “Hydrothermal Synthesis of Hydroxyapatite Particles and Their Application to Solid Acid–Base Catalysts (in Japanese)”, 2022 Annual Meeting of the Tokai Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2022.12.03).
11. [70]
    Yuping Xu, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Synthesis of Functional Silicon Nanocrystal via Novel Mechanochemical Processing of (HSiO1.5)n polymer”, 2022 Annual Meeting of the Tokai Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2022.12.03).
12. [69]
    InvitedTakashi Shirai, “Ceramic process design contributing to the SDGs (in Japanese)”, 20th Joint Lecture Meeting of the Five Ceramics Research Institutions (2022.11.07).
13. [68]
    Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, Takatoshi Tajima, Yasuhiro Fuchita, Yoji Ishikawa, “The future of space infrastructure opened up by microwaves: Developing technology for local production and consumption of construction materials (in Japanese)”, The 66th Space Sciences and Technology Conference (2022.11.01).
14. [67]
    Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, “Synthesis of highly efficient visible-light-emitting carbon nano-onions by microwave local reaction (in Japanese)”, The 35th Fall Meeting of The Ceramic Society of Japan (2022.09.12).
15. [66]
    Kunihiko Kato, Takafumi Sudo, Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, “Hydrogen Spillover Phenomena in Mechanochemical Processes and Creation of Novel Composite Nanomaterials (in Japanese)”, The 35th Fall Meeting of The Ceramic Society of Japan (2022.09.12).
16. [65]
    Yuping Xu, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Preparation of functional silicon nanoparticles by mechanochemical treatment of hydrogen silsesquioxane (in Japanese)”, The 35th Fall Meeting of The Ceramic Society of Japan (2022.09.12).
17. [64]
    Yoshiaki Funahashi, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Graphitization behavior in reduction sintering of gel-cast bodies with controlled particle composition (in Japanese)”, The 35th Fall Meeting of The Ceramic Society of Japan (2022.09.12).
18. [63]
    Takumi Sangu, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Mechanochemical activation of coal ash using balls of different materials and the resulting changes in chemical structure (in Japanese)”, The 35th Fall Meeting of The Ceramic Society of Japan (2022.09.12).
19. [62]
    PosterYuping Xu, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “One-Step Synthesis of Hydrophobic Silicon Nanocrystals with Visible Photoluminescence”, 2022 Summer Seminar of the 62nd Tokai Young Ceramists' Meeting, Tokai Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2022.06.17).
20. [61]
    PosterRyohei Suzuki, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Synthesis of Transition-Metal-Containing Hydroxyapatite and Its Effect on VOC Oxidation Catalytic Properties (in Japanese)”, 2022 Summer Seminar of the 62nd Tokai Young Ceramists' Meeting, Tokai Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2022.06.17).
21. [60]
    PosterTakumi Sangu, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Surface activation of coal ash by mechanochemical treatment and analysis of its chemical structure (in Japanese)”, 2022 Summer Seminar of the 62nd Tokai Young Ceramists' Meeting, Tokai Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2022.06.17).
22. [59]
    InvitedTakashi Shirai, “Creation of Functional Materials Using Interfacial Reaction Fields (in Japanese)”, JSPS 124th Committee on Advanced Ceramics, 168th Meeting (2022.06.16).
23. [58]
    InvitedKunihiko Kato, “The Reality of Pursuing a Doctorate: Do You Want to Be a Researcher? (in Japanese)”, 14th MFD Workshop, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2022.03.14).
24. [57]
    PosterYuping Xu, Yunzi Xin, Hien Huu Nguyen, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Functional Silicon Nanocrystal Assembled in Green and Sustainable Mechanochemical Process of (HSiO1.5)n Polymer”, 14th MFD Workshop, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2022.03.14).
25. [56]
    PosterNguyen Huu Hien, Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, “Facile fabrication of semi-conductive C/Al2O3 composites by pulsed electric current sintering”, 14th MFD Workshop, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2022.03.14).
26. [55]
    Yunzi Xin, Taku Nagata, Mai Goto, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Precise synthesis of platinum nanoparticles by microwave liquid-phase synthesis and application to highly efficient VOC decomposition catalysts (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan Annual Meeting 2022 (2022.03.10).
27. [54]
    Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Nguyen Huu Hien, Takashi Shirai, “Nanoscale surface modification by microwave-induced reactions at metal oxide/polymer interfaces (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan Annual Meeting 2022 (2022.03.10).
28. [53]
    Nguyen Huu Hien, Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, “Single-step graphitization/sintering of semi-conductive C/Al2O3 ceramic composites by pulsed electric current sintering”, The Ceramic Society of Japan Annual Meeting 2022 (2022.03.10).
29. [52]
    Kai Odachi, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Nguyen Huu Hien, Takashi Shirai, “Synthesis of Highly Luminescent Carbon Quantum Dots by Microwave Pyrolysis of Fish-Scale Collagen (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 60th Symposium on Basic Science of Ceramics (2022.01.08).
30. [51]
    Yuping Xu, Yunzi Xin, Hien Huu Nguyen, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “A Novel Fabrication of Al2O3/SiC Composite via 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane Tailored Al2O3 Surface”, 60th Symposium on Basic Science of Ceramics, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2022.01.08).
31. [50]
    Yunzi Xin, Taku Nagata, Takashi Shirai, “Beneficial effect of microwave-assembled metallic nanoparticle towards superior catalyst for VOC elimination”, 60th Symposium on Basic Science of Ceramics, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2022.01.07).

2021

1. [49]
   Ryosuke Matsui, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Nguyen Huu Hien, Takashi Shirai, “Synthesis of high-performance TiO2/C composites by microwave-induced plasma and selective oxidation of aromatic alcohols (in Japanese)”, Annual Meeting of the Tokai Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2021.11.27).
2. [48]
   Kai Odachi, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Nguyen Huu Hien, Takashi Shirai, “Investigation of the Nanocarbon Formation Mechanism from Organic Precursors by Rapid Microwave Pyrolysis (in Japanese)”, Annual Meeting of the Tokai Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2021.11.27).
3. [47]
   Yoshiaki Funahashi, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Hien Huu Nguyen, Takashi Shirai, “Correlation between Hansen Solubility Parameter of Precursors and Castability in Ceramic Gel-casting System”, Annual Meeting of the Tokai Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2021.11.27).
4. [46]
   Kunihiko Kato, Hiroshi Yamaguchi, Takashi Shirai, Takatoshi Tajima, Takashi Hitomi, Yoji Ishikawa, “Microwave Technology for Lunar Base Construction: Investigation of the Heating Behavior of Lunar Regolith Simulant (in Japanese)”, 65th Space Sciences and Technology Conference (2021.11.09).
5. [45]
   Ryosuke Matsui, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Nguyen Huu Hien, Takashi Shirai, “Selective oxidation of aromatic alcohols with highly functional heterogeneous catalysts prepared by microwave-induced plasma synthesis (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 34th Fall Meeting (2021.09.01).
6. [44]
   Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, “Surface Activation Technology for Hydroxyapatite and Its Application to Highly Efficient VOC Decomposition Catalysts (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 34th Fall Meeting (2021.09.01).
7. [43]
   Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Enhanced activity of visible-light-responsive photocatalysts by room-temperature formation of homo-hetero junctions (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 34th Fall Meeting (2021.09.01).
8. [42]
   Yoshiaki Funahashi, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Nguyen Huu Hien, Takashi Shirai, “Effects of Polymer Crosslinked Structure on Carbon Structure and Electrical Properties of Gelcast Reduction-Sintered Bodies (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 34th Fall Meeting (2021.09.01).
9. [41]
   Kai Odachi, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Nguyen Huu Hien, Takashi Shirai, “Fabrication of Highly Luminescent Nanocarbon Fluorescent Materials by Microwave Pyrolysis of Collagen (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 34th Fall Meeting (2021.09.01).
10. [40]
    Sota Tomiyama, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Nguyen Huu Hien, Takashi Shirai, “Formation of Theaflavins from Catechin Substrates by Glazes (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 34th Fall Meeting (2021.09.01).
11. [39]
    Ryohei Suzuki, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Nguyen Huu Hien, Takashi Shirai, “Synthesis of Transition-Metal-Containing Hydroxyapatite and Its Application to VOC Oxidation Catalysts (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 34th Fall Meeting (2021.09.01).
12. [38]
    Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Nguyen Huu Hien, Takashi Shirai, “A new approach to creating functional nano-surfaces using concerted reactions at ceramic–polymer interfaces (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, Annual Meeting 2021 (2021.03.25).
13. [37]
    Ryosuke Matsui, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Nguyen Huu Hien, Takashi Shirai, “Late-stage synthesis of TiO2/C composites using microwave-induced plasma (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, Annual Meeting 2021 (2021.03.25).
14. [36]
    Kai Odachi, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Nguyen Huu Hien, Takashi Shirai, “Microwave synthesis of highly luminescent carbon quantum dots using collagen as a precursor (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, Annual Meeting 2021 (2021.03.25).
15. [35]
    PosterKunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Nguyen Huu Hien, Takashi Shirai, “Rapid Synthesis of Nanocarbon/Titanium Oxide Composite Particles Using a Microwave Reaction Field (in Japanese)”, 12th Hybrid Seminar of the Material Fabrication Design (MFD) Workshop, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2021.03.01).
16. [34]
    PosterTakafumi Sudo, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Nguyen Huu Hien, Takashi Shirai, “Synthesis of metal nanoparticles by photodeposition using crystal-facet-controlled titanium oxide (in Japanese)”, 12th Hybrid Seminar of the Material Fabrication Design (MFD) Workshop, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2021.03.01).
17. [33]
    PosterSota Tomiyama, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Nguyen Huu Hien, Takashi Shirai, “Structural changes of tea catechin components in the presence of glazes and their evaluation (in Japanese)”, 12th Hybrid Seminar of the Material Fabrication Design (MFD) Workshop, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2021.03.01).
18. [32]
    PosterTaku Nagata, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Nguyen Huu Hien, Takashi Shirai, “Creation and evaluation of polycrystalline metal nanoparticles using microwave local reaction fields (in Japanese)”, 12th Hybrid Seminar of the Material Fabrication Design (MFD) Workshop, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2021.03.01).
19. [31]
    PosterYuya Takeuchi, Yunzi Xin, Nguyen Huu Hien, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Effect of Silicate Ions with Different Chemical Structures on the Properties of Solidified Waste (in Japanese)”, 12th Hybrid Seminar of the Material Fabrication Design (MFD) Workshop, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2021.03.01).

2020

1. [30]
   Takafumi Sudo, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Nguyen Huu Hien, Takashi Shirai, “Introduction of Oxygen Vacancies onto WO3 Surfaces by Mechanochemical Reduction and Application to Photocatalysts (in Japanese)”, 2020 Annual Meeting of the Tokai Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2020.11.28).
2. [29]
   Taku Nagata, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Nguyen Huu Hien, Takashi Shirai, “Synthesis of polycrystalline nanoparticles by rapid microwave heating (in Japanese)”, 2020 Annual Meeting of the Tokai Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2020.11.28).
3. [28]
   Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Nguyen Huu Hien, Takashi Shirai, “Nano-Surface Modification of Titanium Oxide Photocatalysts by Microwave-Induced Reaction Fields (in Japanese)”, 2020 Annual Meeting of the Tokai Branch, The Ceramic Society of Japan (2020.11.28).
4. [27]
   Kunihiko Kato, “Nano-Surface Structures of Ceramic Particles Created by Microwaves: High Functionality in Just Seconds to Minutes! (in Japanese)”, POWTEX 2020 (International Powder Industry Exhibition) (2020.11.19).
5. [26]
   Yunzi Xin, “Development of precious-metal-free ceramic catalysts achieving complete VOC decomposition: environmental purification using the main component of teeth and bones, as a powder?!”, POWTEX 2020 (International Powder Industry Exhibition) (2020.11.19).
6. [25]
   Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Nguyen Huu Hien, Takashi Shirai, “Nano-Surface Modification of Semiconductor Photocatalyst Particles Using Microwave Plasma (in Japanese)”, The Society of Powder Technology, Japan, 2020 Autumn Meeting (2020.11.17).
7. [24]
   Ryosuke Matsui, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Nguyen Huu Hien, Takashi Shirai, “Microwave Heating Behavior and Properties of Lunar Regolith Simulant (in Japanese)”, The Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences, 64th Space Sciences and Technology Conference (2020.10.27).
8. [23]
   Taku Nagata, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Nguyen Huu Hien, Takashi Shirai, “Synthesis of polycrystalline nanoparticles by rapid microwave heating and improvement of their optical properties (in Japanese)”, Japan Society of Powder and Powder Metallurgy (JSPM), FY2020 Fall Meeting (2020.10.27).
9. [22]
   Takafumi Sudo, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Nguyen Huu Hien, Takashi Shirai, “Fabrication of CNF/Si nanoparticle composites and their application to fluorescent materials (in Japanese)”, Japan Society of Powder and Powder Metallurgy (JSPM), FY2020 Fall Meeting (2020.10.27).
10. [21]
    Yuya Takeuchi, Yunzi Xin, Nguyen Huu Hien, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Improvement of Electrical Conductivity of Carbon Composite Ceramics by Iodine Impregnation (in Japanese)”, Japan Society of Powder and Powder Metallurgy (JSPM), FY2020 Fall Meeting (2020.10.27).
11. [20]
    Taku Nagata, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Nguyen Huu Hien, Takashi Shirai, “Elucidation of the crystallinity and optical properties of metal nanoparticles synthesized by microwaves (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 33rd Fall Meeting (2020.09.02).
12. [19]
    Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Nguyen Huu Hien, Takashi Shirai, “New Strategy for Surface Nanostructure Design Using Microwave-Induced Reaction Fields (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 33rd Fall Meeting (2020.09.02).
13. [18]
    Yoshiaki Funahashi, Nguyen Huu Hien, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, “Effect of different monomer structures on the carbonization behavior of gel-cast green bodies and the electrical properties of sintered bodies (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 33rd Fall Meeting (2020.09.02).
14. [17]
    Takafumi Sudo, Yunzi Xin, Kunihiko Kato, Nguyen Huu Hien, Takashi Shirai, “Improvement of Photocatalytic Properties by Introducing Oxygen Vacancies onto WO3 Surfaces (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 33rd Fall Meeting (2020.09.02).
15. [16]
    Yuya Takeuchi, Yunzi Xin, Nguyen Huu Hien, Kunihiko Kato, Takashi Shirai, “Enhancement of electrical conductivity of nanocarbon-composite alumina by iodine impregnation (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 33rd Fall Meeting (2020.09.02).
16. [15]
    Ryosuke Matsui, Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Nguyen Huu Hien, Takashi Shirai, “Microwave sintering of lunar regolith simulant and its mechanical properties (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 33rd Fall Meeting (2020.09.02).
17. [14]
    Yunzi Xin, Yuri Ando, Sohei Nakagawa, Harumitsu Nishikawa, Takashi Shirai, “Development of Non-Precious-Metal Ceramic Catalysts and Achievement of Complete VOC Decomposition (in Japanese)”, The Ceramic Society of Japan, 33rd Fall Meeting (2020.09.02).
18. [13]
    Kai Odachi, Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, “Microwave synthesis of highly luminescent carbon quantum dots from biopolymer precursors (in Japanese)”, 2nd Material Fabrication Design Seminar (2020.03.03).
19. [12]
    Ryosuke Matsui, Yunzi Xin, Nguyen Huu Hien, Takashi Shirai, “Microwave heating behavior and properties of lunar regolith simulant (in Japanese)”, 2nd Material Fabrication Design Seminar (2020.03.03).
20. [11]
    Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Nguyen Huu Hien, Takashi Shirai, “Rapid Synthesis of Nanocarbon/Titanium Oxide Composite Particles Using a Microwave Reaction Field (in Japanese)”, 2nd Material Fabrication Design Seminar (2020.03.03).
21. [10]
    Yuri Ando, Yunzi Xin, Sohei Nakagawa, Harumitsu Nishikawa, Hien Huu Nguyen, Takashi Shirai, “Surface Characterization of HAp under Thermal Treatment and Its Effect on Catalytic Performance of VOC Oxidative Decomposition”, The 21st International Symposium on Eco-Materials Processing and Design (2020.01.12).
22. [9]
    Yuri Ando, Yunzi Xin, Sohei Nakagawa, Harumitsu Nishikawa, Hien Huu Nguyen, Takashi Shirai, “Catalytic Oxidative Decomposition of VOCs on HAp with Different Chemical Structures”, The 21st International Symposium on Eco-Materials Processing and Design (2020.01.12).
23. [8]
    Yunzi Xin, Tomoshi Kumazawa, Takashi Shirai, “Direct Carbonization of Gel-Casted Ceramic Body towards Highly Uniformed Nano-Carbon/Ceramic Composite with Superior Semiconducting Properties”, The 21st International Symposium on Eco-Materials Processing and Design (2020.01.12).
24. [7]
    Takashi Shirai, Yunzi Xin, “Eco-friendly Forming Technique for Ceramics by Surface Activation through the Mechano-Chemical Treatment”, The 21st International Symposium on Eco-Materials Processing and Design (2020.01.12).
25. [6]
    Sota Shido, Nguyen Huu Hien, Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, “Fabrication of micropatterns using photoresist and their transfer to ceramics (in Japanese)”, 58th Symposium on Basic Science of Ceramics (2020.01.09).
26. [5]
    Fumiaki Kobayashi, Yunzi Xin, Nguyen Huu Hien, Takashi Shirai, “Synthesis of HAp/TiO2 Composite Particles Using Morphology Control and Heteroaggregation of HAp (in Japanese)”, 58th Symposium on Basic Science of Ceramics (2020.01.09).
27. [4]
    Yuri Ando, Yunzi Xin, Nguyen Huu Hien, Takashi Shirai, “Effects of Chemical Composition on Surface Properties and VOC Oxidative Decomposition Properties of Hydroxyapatite (in Japanese)”, 58th Symposium on Basic Science of Ceramics (2020.01.09).
28. [3]
    Yuya Takeuchi, Yunzi Xin, Nguyen Huu Hien, Takashi Shirai, “Control of Electrical Properties of Ceramic/Nanocarbon Composites by Elemental Treatment (in Japanese)”, 58th Symposium on Basic Science of Ceramics (2020.01.09).
29. [2]
    Yoshiaki Funahashi, Nguyen Huu Hien, Yunzi Xin, Takashi Shirai, “Carbonization Behavior of Gel-Cast Bodies and Electrical Properties of Sintered Bodies as Affected by Differences in Molecular Structure (in Japanese)”, 58th Symposium on Basic Science of Ceramics (2020.01.09).
30. [1]
    Kunihiko Kato, Yunzi Xin, Nguyen Huu Hien, Takashi Shirai, “Synthesis of Ultra-thin Multilayered TiO2 particle via one-step MW assisted Reaction towards Highly Efficient Visible Light Photocatalyst”, 58th Symposium on Basic Science of Ceramics (2020.01.09).

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2025

1. [49]
   “Multifunctional Composite Catalyst For Sustainable Wastewater Remediation”, wateronline (2025.03.28).
2. [48]
   “Scientists develop an all-in-one catalyst for solar-driven water remediation”, smartwatermagazine (2025.03.25).
3. [47]
   “Nagoya researchers develop innovative water purification catalyst”, newsminimalist (2025.03.25).
4. [46]
   “Japanese Researchers Develop Affordable Solar-Powered Water Purification Technology”, chemicaltoday (2025.03.25).
5. [45]
   “Renewables: ENGIE, Hecate Energy, Nobina, STABL Energy, LG Energy”, greentechlead (2025.03.25).
6. [44]
   “A multifunctional composite catalyst for sustainable wastewater remediation”, hydrocarbonprocessing (2025.03.25).
7. [43]
   “Nagoya Institute of Technology Scientists Develop an All-in-One Catalyst”, gulfoilandgas (2025.03.24).
8. [42]
   “Nagoya Institute of Technology Scientists Develop an All-in-One Catalyst for Solar-Driven Water Remediation”, article (2025.03.24).
9. [41]
   “Nagoya Institute of Technology Scientists Develop an All-in-One Catalyst for Solar-Driven Water Remediation”, prnewswire (2025.03.24).
10. [40]
    “Development of technology to produce construction materials from materials available on the Moon” (in Japanese), tsukuba-sci (2025.01.15).
11. [39]
    “NITech develops technology for producing construction materials on the Moon using regolith — achieving high strength” (in Japanese), biglobe (2025.01.15).

2024

1. [38]
   “Development of a Composite Catalyst Excellent at Decomposing Water Pollutants and Adsorbing and Removing Heavy-Metal Ions” (in Japanese), monoist (2024.12.17).
2. [37]
   “NITech Develops Room-Temperature, Short-Time Synthesis of Molybdenum Oxide/Carbon Catalysts, Expected for Use in Water Purification and Other Applications” (in Japanese), biglobe (2024.10.28).
3. [36]
   “Nagoya Institute of Technology Develops a Process for Synthesizing Molybdenum Oxide–Carbon Composite Particles” (in Japanese), johocloud (2024.10.17).
4. [35]
   “Nagoya Institute of Technology Develops a Process for Synthesizing Molybdenum Oxide–Carbon Composite Particles” (in Japanese), engineer (2024.10.16).
5. [32]
   “Introducing the Catalytic Action of Glazes and Isekyu” (in Japanese), Togyo Jiho, No. 1932, p. 9 (2024.01.01).

2023

1. [34]
   “Ceramic tea set glazing affects health benefits of tea, finds new study”, ScienceDaily (2023.09.11).
2. [33]
   “Ceramic tea set glazing affects health benefits of tea, finds new study”, EurekAlert! (2023.09.11).
3. [31]
   “‘Teaware changes the taste’ has a scientific basis” (in Japanese), goo News (2023.09.19).
4. [30]
   “Glaze promotes oxidation of catechins: ‘Tea tastes different depending on the teaware’ demonstrated — Nagoya Institute of Technology” (in Japanese), Yahoo! News (2023.09.19).
5. [29]
   “Glaze promotes oxidation of catechins: ‘Tea tastes different depending on the teaware’ demonstrated — Nagoya Institute of Technology” (in Japanese), Jiji Press (2023.10.10).
6. [28]
   “Ceramic Glaze Triggers the Same Reaction as Tea Leaf Fermentation, Discovered by Nagoya Institute of Technology” (in Japanese), University Journal ONLINE (2023.08.10).
7. [27]
   “NITech Discovers that Glazes on Ceramic Surfaces Selectively Oxidize Green Tea Catechins” (in Japanese), BIGLOBE News (2023.08.06).
8. [26]
   “NITech Discovers that Glazes on Ceramic Surfaces Selectively Oxidize Green Tea Catechins” (in Japanese), TECH+ (2023.08.06).
9. [25]
   “Teaware Changes the Taste: Nagoya Institute of Technology Demonstrates That Glazes Promote Catechin Oxidation” (in Japanese), Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, p. 21 (2023.07.15).
10. [24]
    “Turning green tea in a teacup into black tea!? The ‘glaze’ applied to ceramics to prevent water absorption” (in Japanese), Chunichi Shimbun (2023.07.08).

2022

1. [23]
   “Turning fish waste into quality carbin-based nanomaterial”, PHYSORG (2022.08.01).
2. [22]
   “Turning fish waste into quality carbin-based nanomaterial”, ScienceDaily (2022.08.01).
3. [21]
   “Turning fish waste into quality carbin-based nanomaterial”, EurekAlert! (2022.08.01).
4. [20]
   “NITech Achieves Carbon Nano-Onions with the Highest Luminescence Efficiency from Fish Scales” (in Japanese), Optronics Onine (2022.05.25).

2021

1. [19]
   “Frontier People: Controlling the ‘surface’ to create new properties” (in Japanese), Asahi Shimbun Digital (2021.08.02).
2. [18]
   “Frontier People: Controlling the ‘surface’ to create new properties” (in Japanese), Asahi Shimbun (2021.01.20).
3. [17]
   “Bone-deep:Mineral found in human bone can help fight toxic organic compounds”, Research News (2021.05.11).
4. [16]
   “Bone-deep:Mineral found In Human bone can help Fight toxic Organic Compounds”, SCIENMAG Science Magazine (2021.05.11).
5. [15]
   “Bone-deep: Mineral found in human bone can help !ght toxic organic compounds”, PHYSORG (2021.05.11).
6. [14]
   “Bone-deep: Mineral found in human bone can help !ght toxic organic compounds”, ScienceDaily (2021.05.11).
7. [13]
   “Bone-deep: Mineral found in human bone can help !ght toxic organic compounds”, EurekAlert! (2021.05.11).
8. [12]
   “NITech Develops Fundamental Technology for Using Familiar Ceramic Materials for Environmental Purification” (in Japanese), National Institute for Environmental Studies (2021.04.14).

2020

1. [11]
   “Complete Decomposition of VOCs: Low Cost with No Precious Metals Required” (in Japanese), Electronic Device Industry News, p. 10 (2020.09.17).
2. [10]
   “Decomposing Air Pollutants with Ceramics: NITech Group Discovers Inexpensive Material” (in Japanese), Chunichi Shimbun, p. 25 (2020.08.22).
3. [9]
   “Nagai Foundation for Science & Technology Awards Announced” (in Japanese), Chunichi Shimbun, p. 11 (2020.03.11).
4. [8]
   “Nagai Foundation for Science & Technology Research Grant, Research Encouragement Award”, Chubu Keizai Shimbun, Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, pp. 2, 8 (2020.03.04).

Research Funding

Major external funding obtained as principal investigator or co-implementer (all years).

JSPS KAKENHI

• 2023.04–2026.03
  A novel synthesis process for highly efficient photocatalysts using thermally non-equilibrium reaction fields created by microwave irradiation
  Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)
• 2016.04–2019.03
  Development and application of rare-metal-free catalysts using thermally induced radical generation by microwave irradiation
  Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)
• 2010.04–2012.03
  Development of innovative low-environmental-impact processes by controlling local microwave reaction fields
  Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)

Commissioned Research and Competitive Funding

• 2022.04–2027.03
  OngoingManufacturing and construction methods for base-construction materials using lunar resources
  Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Project for Innovative Unmanned Construction Technology in Space (R&D phase)
• 2021.07–2026.03
  Development of cement-free concrete using industrial by-products as binders
  NEDO Strategic Innovation Program for Energy Conservation Technologies (Practical Application Development)
• 2018.06–2020.01
  Development of alternative admixture materials for building materials using unused silicon resources
  Gifu Technology Innovation Center Council, Joint Research Grant
• 2017.06–2020.03
  Development of cement-free concrete using industrial by-products as binders
  NEDO Strategic Innovation Program for Energy Conservation Technologies (Practical Application Development)
• 2016.11–2017.03
  Feasibility study on cement-free concrete using industrial by-products as binders
  NEDO Strategic Innovation Program for Energy Conservation Technologies
• 2016.10–2020.03
  Development of highly active hydroxyapatite and its application to innovative environmental purification materials
  JST A-STEP (Seed Development Type)
• 2016.09–2017.03
  Development of environmental purification materials using microwave thermally induced radical generation
  Chubu Science and Technology Center, Greater Nagoya Program for Inviting Overseas Researchers in Environmental Fields
• 2014.12–2015.11
  A novel mechanochemical-reduction synthesis process for SiO powder enabling high-capacity lithium-ion batteries, and its application
  JST A-STEP (Exploratory Type)
• 2011.09–2012.08
  Development of low-environmental-impact ceramic processes using mechanochemical methods
  Chubu Science and Technology Center, Greater Nagoya Program for Inviting Overseas Researchers in Environmental Fields
• 2010.10–2011.03
  Development of forming technology for meter-scale ceramic components using microwave hydration reactions
  JST A-STEP (Exploratory Type)

Foundation Grants

• 2017.04
  Hosokawa Powder Technology Foundation, Research Grant
• 2016.04
  Toyota Riken Scholar (FY2016)
• 2015.12
  Hoshu Scholarship Foundation, Overseas Travel Grant (FY2015)
• 2014.04
  Powder Technology Information Center, Research Grant (FY2014)
• 2013.03
  Tokai Foundation for Industrial Technology, 25th Research Grant
• 2012.10
  Koshiyama Science and Technology Foundation, Research Grant
• 2012.04
  Hori Sciences and Arts Foundation, Research Grant
• 2011.12
  Hosokawa Powder Technology Foundation, Research Grant
• 2011.12
  JFE 21st Century Foundation, Technology Research Grant