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Last modified date：2010.1.30
Takuya Kitaoka
Associate Professor
Division of Biomaterial Science
Department of Forest and Forest Products Sciences
Faculty of Agriculture

Graduate School

Department of Forest and Forest Products Sciences
Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences

Undergraduate School

Department of Bioresource and Bioenvironment
School of Agriculture

E-Mail

Homepage

http://brc.wood.agr.kyushu-u.ac.jp/
Welcome to our laboratory: Bioresources Chemistry.
http://bm.wood.agr.kyushu-u.ac.jp/
Welcome to Kitaoka's research group.

Phone

092-642-2993

Fax

092-642-2993

Academic Degree

Ph.D. in Agrochemistry

Field of Specialization

Biomaterial Science, Bioresources Chemistry

Outline Activities

Cellulose is an architectural polysaccharide organizing plant cell walls, and has characteristic structures and unique functions integrated during the cellulose biosynthesis. The material science of cellulose is now energetically pushed forward as follows: (1) In vitro synthesis of cellulose and structural polysaccharides, (2)Architectural and functional design of nano-structured cellulose layer, (3) Surface modification based on the molecular recognition of cellulose, and (4) R & D of catalyst paper for environmental and energy applications. Education and social activities are positively tackled for lectures, research guidance, patent applications and social seminars & symposiums.

CALL FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS
We laboratory staff of Bioresources Chemistry would like to offer convenience to the foreign students studying in Japan. Please make contact with me by e-mail if you are interested in our research.

Research

Research Interests

  • Nano-/Bio-Architectonics of Structural Carbohydrates
    keyword : Structural Polysaccharides, Self-Assembly & Nano-Control, Interface & Functions, Biomaterial Design, Bio-Architecture
    2002.04.
  • Architectural and Functional Design of Polysaccharide-Based Bio-Interfaces
    keyword : Cellulose I Nano-Layer, Vectorial Chain Control, Sugar Integration, Bio-Interface, Biomimetics
    2002.04.
  • Nonaqueous Biocatalysis: In Vitro Synthesis of Structural Polysaccharides and Surface Modification with Functional Sugars
    keyword : Cellulose Synthesis, Surfactant-Enveloped Enzyme, Nonaqueous Biocatalysis, Artificial Sugar Assembly, Bioactive Materials, Glycoengineering
    2002.04.
  • Paper-Structured Catalysts for Environmental and Energy Applications

    keyword : Paper-Structured Catalyst, Composites, Fiber Network Structure, Micro Reactor, Photoremediation, Hydrogen Fuel Cells
    2000.04.
  • Wet-End Chemistry Based on the Recognition of Cellulose Molecules
    keyword : Cellulose-Binding Domains, Direct Dyes, Sugar Assembly, Molecular Recognition, Non-Covalent Surface Modification
    2000.04～2007.03.
  • Sizing Mechanism of Porous Materials Consisting of Cellulose Fiber Network

    keyword : Surface Morphology, Network Structure, Multi-Step Distribution, Water Repellency, Interfatial Phenomena
    2000.04～2007.03.

Current and Past Project

  • R & D of Paper-Structured Catalyst for Exhaust Gas Cleanup
  • R & D of Catalyst Paper for Hydrogen Production by Biomethanol Steam Reforming

Academic Activities

Books

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1. Koga H., Kitaoka T.,Silver Nanoparticles
On-paper Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles for Antibacterial Applications,IN-TECH Education and Publishing KG,in press,2010.01.
2. Paper-Structured Catalyst for Hydrogen Production, in the Advanced Technologies of Cellulose Utilization.
3. XPS Mapping Analysis of Paper Surface/Elementary Imaging of Paper Surface by SEM-EDS/Nano-Imaging of Paper Surface by AFM, in Know-How Catalogues for Paper Analysis and Observation.
4. Photocatalyst Paper/Hydrogen-Producing Catalyst Paper, in FIBER Super-Biomimetics.
5. Development of Catalyst Paper by a Papermaking Technique, in Encyclopedia of Hydrogen Utilization II.
6. Aluminum Chemistry at the Wet-End, in the Recent Trends of Wet End Chemistry and Paper Chemicals.

Reports

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1. Architectural Design and Functional Development of Cellulosic Nanolayers
T. Kitaoka, S. Yokota
Bioscience & Industry.
2. A Novel Conception for the Wet-End Interactions Based on the Molecular Recognition on Paper Surface
T. Kitaoka
Wood Science in Kyushu, 13(1), 3-6 (2006).
3. Development of Porous Catalyst/Fiber Composites by a Papermaking Technique
A. Tomoda, R. Suzuki, T. Kitaoka
Fuel Cell, 5(4), 83-87 (2006).
4. Wet-End Interaction Based on the Molecular Recognition at the Cellulose/Water Interface
T. Kitaoka
Report of the Center of Advanced Instrumental Analysis Kyushu University, 23, 15-24 (2005).
5. Catalyst Paper
T. Kitaoka
Sen'i Gakkaishi, 60(9), P439-P442 (2004)
The Society of Fiber Science and Technology, Japan.
6. Paperlike fiber/catalyst composites for environment and energy applications
T. Kitaoka
Cellulose Communications, 10(4), 170-174 (2003)
The Cellulose Society of Japan.
7. Preparation and environmental applications of paperlike photocatalyst composites
H. Tanaka, H. Ichiura, S. Fukahori, Y. Iguchi, T. Kitaoka
Annals of the High Performance Paper Society, Japan, 41, 7-15 (2003).
8. A new conception in the design of papermaking additives based on the substrate recognition of cellulose-degrading enzymes
T. Kitaoka
Cellulose Communications, 8(4), 177-180 (2001)
The Cellulose Society of Japan.
9. Molecular design of water-soluble polymer in paper chemistry
H. Tanaka, T. Kitaoka
Sen'i Gakkaishi, 56(5), P141-P145 (2000)
The Society of Fiber Science and Technology, Japan.

Papers

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1. Opietnik M., Potthast A., Kitaoka T., Rosenau T.,Synthesis of N-methylmorpholine N-(17O-oxide) and N-methylmorpholine 15N-(17O-oxide),Journal of Labelled Compounds and Radiopharmaceuticals,in press,2010.01.
2. Koga H., Kitaoka T., Nakamura M., Wariishi H.,Influence of a fiber-network microstructure of paper-structured catalyst on methanol reforming behavior,Journal of Materials Science,44(21), 5836-5841,2009.11.
3. Yokota S., Matsuyama K., Yamamoto H., Kitaoka T., Wariishi H.,Specific attraction at the carboxyl terminus of fatty acid/oxidized aluminum interface for the sizing appearance of fiber-network materials,Sen’i Gakkaishi,65(12), 332-337,2009.12.
4. Yokota S., Ohta T., Kitaoka T., Wariishi H.,Adsorption of cellobiose-pendant polymers to a cellulose matrix determined by quartz crystal microbalance analysis,BioResources,4(3), 1098-1108,2009.08.
5. Ishihara H., Koga H., Kitaoka T., Wariishi H., Tomoda A., Suzuki R.,Paper-structured catalyst for catalytic NOx removal from combustion exhaust gas,Chemical Engineering Science,65(1), 208-213,2010.01.
6. Koga H., Kitaoka T., Wariishi H.,On-paper synthesis of Au nanocatalysts from Au(III) complex ions for low-temperature CO oxidation,Journal of Materials Chemistry,19(29), 5244-5249,2009.08.
7. Koga H., Umemura Y., Ishihara H., Kitaoka T., Tomoda A., Suzuki R., Wariishi H.,Paper-structured fiber composites impregnated with platinum nanoparticles synthesized on a carbon fiber matrix for catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides,Applied Catalysis B: Environmental,90(3-4), 699-704,2009.08.
8. Yokota S., Ohta T., Kitaoka T., Ona T., Wariishi H.,Preparation of cellobiose-conjugated polyacrylamide and its interaction with a cellulose matrix for papermaking application,Sen’i Gakkaishi,65(8), 212-217,2009.08.
9. Esaki K., Yokota S., Egusa S., Okutani Y., Ogawa Y., Kitaoka T., Goto M., Wariishi H.,Preparation of lactose-modified cellulose films by a nonaqueous enzymatic reaction and their biofunctional characteristics as a scaffold for cell culture,Biomacromolecules,10(5), 1265-1269,2009.05.
10. Yokota S., Ohta T., Kitaoka T., Ona T., Wariishi H.,Preparation and characteristics of anionic polyacrylamides containing direct dye with a high affinity for cellulose,BioResources,4(2), 497-508,2009.05.
11. Koga H., Kitaoka T., Wariishi H.,In situ synthesis of silver nanoparticles on zinc oxide whiskers incorporated in a paper matrix for antibacterial applications,Journal of Materials Chemistry,19(15), 2135-2140,2009.04.
12. Egusa S., Yokota S., Tanaka K., Esaki K., Okutani Y., Ogawa Y., Kitaoka T., Goto M., Wariishi H.,Surface modification of a solid-state cellulose matrix with lactose by a surfactant-enveloped enzyme in a nonaqueous medium,Journal of Materials Chemistry,19(13), 1836-1842,2009.04.
13. Yokota S., Matsuo K., Kitaoka T., Wariishi H.,Retention and paper-strength characteristics of anionic polyacrylamides conjugated with carbohydrate-binding modules,BioResources,4(1), 234-244,2009.02.
14. Yokota S., Kitaoka T., Opietnik M., Rosenau T., Wariishi H.,Synthesis of gold nanoparticles for in situ conjugation with structural carbohydrates,Angewandte Chemie International Edition,47(51), 9866-9869,2008.12.
15. Koga H., Kitaoka T., Wariishi H.,In situ synthesis of Cu nanocatalysts on ZnO whiskers embedded in a microstructured paper composite for autothermal hydrogen production,Chemical Communications,-(43), 5616-5618,2008.11.
16. Yokota S., Kitaoka T., Wariishi H.,Biofunctionality of self-assembled nanolayers composed of cellulosic polymers,Carbohydrate Polymers,74(3), 666-672,2008.11.
17. Yokota S., Matsuo K., Kitaoka T., Wariishi H.,Specific interaction acting at a cellulose-binding domain/cellulose interface for papermaking application,BioResources,3(4), 1030-1041,2008.11.
18. Koga H., Fukahori S., Kitaoka T., Nakamura M., Wariishi H.,Paper-structured catalyst with porous fiber-network microstructure for autothermal hydrogen production,Chemical Engineering Journal,139(2), 408-415,2008.06.
19. Fukahori S., Koga H., Kitaoka T., Nakamura M., Wariishi H.,Steam reforming behavior of methanol using paper-structured catalysts: Experimental and computational fluid dynamic analysis,International Journal of Hydrogen Energy,33(6), 1661-1670,2008.03.
20. Yokota S., Ueno T., Kitaoka T., Wariishi H.,Molecular imaging of single cellulose chains aligned on a highly oriented pyrolytic graphite surface,Carbohydrate Research,342(17), 2593-2598,2007.12.
21. Yokota S., Ueno T., Kitaoka T., Tatsumi D., Wariishi H.,Morphological imaging of single methylcellulose chains and their thermoresponsive assembly on a highly oriented pyrolytic graphite surface,Biomacromolecules,8(12), 3848-3852,2007.12.
22. Yokota S., Kitaoka T., Sugiyama J., Wariishi H.,Cellulose I nanolayers designed by self-assembly of its thiosemicarbazone on a gold substrate,Advanced Materials,19(20), 3368-3370,2007.10.
23. Fukahori S., Ichiura H., Kitaoka T., Tanaka H., Wariishi H.,Preparation of porous sheet composite impregnated with TiO2 photocatalyst by a papermaking technique,Journal of Materials Science,42(15), 6087-6092,2007.08.
24. Ueno T., Yokota S., Kitaoka T., Wariishi H.,Conformational changes in single carboxymethylcellulose chains on a highly oriented pyrolytic graphite surface under different salt conditions,Carbohydrate Research,342(7), 954-960,2007.05.
25. Yokota S., Matsuyama K., Kitaoka T., Wariishi H.,Thermally responsive wettability of self-assembled methylcellulose nanolayers,Applied Surface Science,253(11), 5149-5154,2007.03.
26. Egusa S., Kitaoka T., Goto M., Wariishi H.,Synthesis of cellulose in vitro by using a cellulase/surfactant complex in a nonaqueous medium,Angewandte Chemie International Edition,46(12), 2063-2065,2007.03.
27. Fukahori S., Iguchi Y., Ichiura H., Kitaoka T., Tanaka H., Wariishi H.,Effect of void structure of photocatalyst paper on VOC decomposition,Chemosphere,66(11), 2136-2141,2007.02.
28. Yokota S., Kitaoka T., Wariishi H.,Surface morphology of cellulose films prepared by spin coating on silicon oxide substrates pretreated with cationic polyelectrolyte,Applied Surface Science,253(9), 4208-4214,2007.02.
29. Mayumi A., Kitaoka T., Wariishi H.,Partial substitution of cellulose by ring-opening esterification of cyclic esters in a homogeneous system,Journal of Applied Polymer Science,102(5), 4358-4364,2006.12.
30. Koga H., Fukahori S., Kitaoka T., Tomoda A., Suzuki R., Wariishi H.,Autothermal reforming of methanol using paper-like Cu/ZnO catalyst composites prepared by a papermaking technique,Applied Catalysis A: General,309(2), 263-269,2006.08.
31. Fukahori S., Koga H., Kitaoka T., Tomoda A., Suzuki R., Wariishi H.,Hydrogen production from methanol using a SiC fiber-containing paper composite impregnated with Cu/ZnO catalyst,Applied Catalysis A: General,310, 138-144,2006.08.
32. Matsuyama K., Yokota S., Kitaoka T., Wariishi H.,Surface morphology and wetting characteristics of sized cellulose imitations,Sen’i Gakkaishi,62(4), 89-94,2006.04.
33. Fukahori S., Kitaoka T., Tomoda A., Suzuki R., Wariishi H.,Methanol steam reforming over paper-like composites of Cu/ZnO catalyst and ceramic fiber,Applied Catalysis A: General,300(2), 155-161,2006.01.

Presentations

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1. Self-assembling immobilization and bio-functional design of chitin nanolayers on a gold surface.
2. One-step lactosylation of hydrophobic alcohols via nonaqueous enzymatic reaction.
3. Development of sugar-based hydrogelators and their application to scaffold materials.
4. Synthesis of gold nanoparticles using NMMO redox system for in situ glyco-conjugation.
5. Synthesis of glyco-azobenzene derivatives and their application to surface glyco-modifications.
6. Synthesis of disaccharide lactone hydrogelators and their application as a cell scaffold.
7. One-pot synthesis of biomimetic alkyllactosides via nonaqueous biocatalysis.
8. Surface morphology and biofunctional characteristics of hyaluronan nanolayers.
9. Surface nanostructure and biofunctional characteristics of self-assembled chitin nanolayers.
10. Glycosynthesis via nonaqueous enzymatic reactions.
11. On-fiber synthesis of Au nanoparticles and their CO oxidation behavior.
12. Biofunctional characteristics of hyaluronan-fixed membrane.
13. On-paper synthesis of Pt nanoparticles and their NOx reduction behavior.
14. Computational fluid dynamic analysis of NOx reduction reaction in paper-structured catalysts.
15. Synthesis of gold nanoparticles for in situ glyco-conjugation in NMMO system.
16. Cellulose synthesis via nonaqueous enzymatic reactions.
17. Novel sugar nano-cylinder designed via self-assembly of supramolecular hydrogelator.
18. One-pot synthesis of alkylglycosides via nonaqueous enzymatic reaction.
19. Preparation and biofunctional characteristics of self-assembled chitin nanolayers.
20. In situ synthesis of gold nanocatalysts on a paper-structured matrix for catalytic CO oxidation.
21. In situ synthesis of platinum nanocatalysts on a paper-structured matrix for catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides
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22. Carbohydrate-gold nanoparticles: synthesis, chemistry and applications.
23. Bioactive paper designed by surface modification with lactose via nonaqueous biocatalysis.
24. Synthesis of oligolactose and alkyllactosides by nonaqueous biocatalysis.
25. In situ synthesis of silver nanoparticles on ZnO whiskers embedded in a paper matrix for antibacterial applications.
26. Novel synthesis of gold nanoparticles for in situ conjugation with various carbohydrates via an NMMO-mediated redox reaction.
27. Cellulose model surfaces of different crystalline characteristics and their evaluation in enzyme adsorption and hydrolysis.
28. On-paper synthesis and antibacterial effect of silver nanoparticles.
29. Preparation and NOx reduction performance of platinum-containing paper-structured catalysts.
30. Catalytic mechanisms of cellulase in nonaqueous cellulose synthesis.
31. Synthesis of gold nanoparticles and in situ glyco-modification in an amine oxide medium.
32. Glyco-conjugation of hydrophobic alcohols by nonaqueous biocatalysis.
33. Nano-structural design and interfacial characteristics of chitin nanolayers.
34. Site-specific synthesis and catalytic function of platinum nanoparticles on cellulose crystals.
35. Surface glyco-modification of cellulose films by nonaqueous biocatalysis and their biointerfacial function.
36. Paper-structured catalyst with layered fiber-network microstructure for efficient autothermal hydrogen production.
37. Catalytic NOx reduction using paper-structured catalyst for the purification of automobile exhaust gas.
38. Development of activated carbon filter from biomass wastes for water purification application.
39. Development of paper-structured catalyst for effective hydrogen production by methanol reforming.
40. Effect of fiber-network microstructure of paper-structured catalyst on methanol reforming behavior.
41. Paper-structured catalyst for catalytic NOx removal from combustion exhaust gas.
42. Structural analysis and interfacial functions of self-assembled cellulosic nano-layers.
43. Nonaqueous cellulose synthesis by using cellulase/polymer complexes.
44. Glyco-synthesis by nonaqueous biocatalysis and structural and functional analysis.
45. Synthesis of oligolactose and lactosides by nonaqueous biocatalysis.
46. Synthesis and functional design of non-natural oligolactose by nonaqueous biocatalysis.
47. Synthesis of carbohydrate-conjugated gold nanoparticles and their functional design for cell sensing.
48. On-fiber synthesis of Pt nanoparticles and NOx reduction behavior by paper-structured Pt catalysts.
49. Development of paper-like microstructured catalysts and their NOx reduction performance.
50. CFD simulation of catalytic methanol reforming reaction in fiber-network microstructure.
51. Production of pure hydrogen by paper-structured catalyst containing Cu-nanoparticles.
52. Fiber-network microstructure effect of paper-structured catalyst on methanol reforming behavior
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53. Catalytic reduction of NOx using paper-structured catalyst for the purification of automotive emissions
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54. Preparation of cellulose-GNP complex in an NMMO/H2O system.
55. In-situ synthesis of Cu nanocatalyst on ZnO fibers embedded in a microstructured paper composite for effective hydrogen production.
56. Biofunctionality of cellulosic nanolayers designed by vectorial chain immobilization.
57. Nonaqueous enzymatic synthesis and structural characterization of novel oligosaccharides.
58. Surface morphology and cell attachment behavior of glyco-modified cellulose films.
59. Microstructure analysis of paper-structured catalyst for combustion exhaust gas purification.
60. Biofunctional cellulosic nanomaterials designed by self-assembly.
61. Biofunctional cellulosic nanomaterials designed by self-assembly.
62. Nonaqueous enzymatic polymerization of bioactive sugars by surfactant-enveloped enzymes.
63. Enzymatic synthesis of carbohydrate polymers by surfactant-enveloped enzyme in nonaqueous media.
64. Bio-functional interfaces composed of cellulosic biopolymers.
65. Effective hydrogen production using paper-structured catalyst with porous fiber-network microstructure.
66. Nonaqueous biocatalytic glycosynthesis by surfactant-enveloped enzymes.
67. Enzymatic polymerization of lactose by surfactant-enveloped enzymes in nonaqueous media.
68. Cellulosic bio-interface designed by vectorial chain immobilization via self-assembly.
69. Paper-structured catalyst prepared by a papermaking technique for hydrogen production.
70. Recent advances in bioresources chemistry.
71. In vitro synthesis of cellulose using cellulase/surfactant complex in nonaqueous media.
72. Adsorption behavior of cellobiose-pendant polymers at the cellulose/water interface.
73. Architectural arrangement of cellulose by self-assembly.
74. Surface chemistry of cellulose for paper materials.
75. Preparation and environmental applications of paperlike fiber/photocatalyst composites.

Membership in Academic Society

  • American Chemical Society
  • The Japan Wood Research Society
  • The Society of Fiber Science and Technology, Japan
  • The Cellulose Society of Japan
  • The Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan
  • High Performance Paper Society, Japan
  • Japan Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry
  • The Japan Wood Research Society, Kyushu Branch
  • The Society of Fiber Science and Technology, Japan, Seibu Branch
  • The Cellulose Society of Japan, Seibu Branch
  • Research Community of Pulp and Paper Science in Kyushu

Awards

  • Structural Analysis and Waterproofing Control of Cellulosic Materials SurfacePulp and Paper Research Award by The Society of Fiber Science and Technology, Japan
  • Scientific Research and R & D Collaboration Award by Kyushu University
  • Scientific, Educational and International Contribution Award by the Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University
  • Novel Functional Design of Layered Fiber-network MaterialsThe Young Scientists' Prize in The Commendation for Science and Technology by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan
  • Functional Development of Cellulose Fiber MaterialsThe Cellulose Society of Japan Progress Award for 2004

Educational

Educational Activities

For Undergraduate Students
　Biomaterial Chemistry
　Laboratory Course of Basic Organic Chemistry
　Laboratory Course of Basic Measurement
　Laboratory Course of Wood Chemistry
　Graduation Thesis Research

For Graduate Students
Master Course in Forest and Forest Products Sciences
　Advanced Biomass Conversion
　Proseminar in Biomaterial Science l, ll
　Advanced Studies of Biomaterial Science l, ll
　Advanced Topics on Forest and Forest Products Sciences II (2006)
Ph.D. Course in Forest and Forest Products Sciences
　Tutorials on Biomaterial Science
　Tutorial Exercises on Biomaterial Science

Other Lecture
　Biomass Conversion and Engineering in Tohwa University (2002-2003)

Other Educational Activities

  • 2009.10,Lecturer of Scholastic Guidance in Kochi Gakugei High School, Introduction of Agricultural Science.
  • 2008.07,Lecturer of 19th Summer School for Basic Polymer and Fiber Science, Paper-Structured Catalyst.

Social

Professional and Outreach Activities

R & D of Eco-Papers and Patent Applications for Contributing to Social Welfare
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