Akira ISOGAI

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Professor, Ph.D

Laboratory of Cellulose, Pulp and Paper Science

Department of Biomaterial Sciences

Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences

The University of Tokyo

Profile

Graduated form The University of Tokyo, Faculty of Agriculture, 1980

Ph.D from The University of Tokyo, Faculty of Agriculture, 1985

1985-86: Post-doctoral Fellow at Institute of Paper Chemistry (Lab. of Prof. Rajai H. Atalla), Wisconsin, USA

1986-94: Research Associate

1989-1990: Visiting scientist at Forest Products Laboratory, USDA, Madison, Wisconsin, USA

1994-2003: Associate Professor

2003-: Professor

Ph.D thesis: Preparation of Cellulose Derivatives using Non-Aqueous Cellulose Solvents (1985)

Resent Research topics

Preparation and characterization of TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofibers

Utilization of TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofibers as high-tech components

Preparation and characterization of alpha- and beta-chitin nanofibers

Modification of various polysaccharides to prepare water-soluble polyuronates by TEMPO-mediated oxidation

Biodegradation mechanism of polyuronate

Preparation and characterization of polymer-brush-type cellulose derivatives

Organic/inorganic hybridization using cellulose and chitin nanofibers

Chemical modifications of chitosan and other polysaccharides

Characterization of nanofiber films

Conformational and structural analyses of celluloses, holocelluloses and other synthetic polymers and natural polysaccharides by SEC-MALLS-PDA

Modifications of TEMPO-mediated oxidation systems to prepare high-Mw-nanofibers and polyuronates

Interactions between cellulosic fibers and wet-end chemicals during papermaking process

Research Areas

Effective surface and chemical modifications of cellulosic materials

Interactions between cellulosic fibers and other compounds in aqueous media

Cellulose and chitin nanofibers

Applications of new cellulose and chitin nanofibers to high-performance materials

Paper chemistry

Cellulose chemistry

Chemical modifications of cellulose, starch, chitin, chitosan and other polysaccharides

Recent Publications

Konnno, N., Igarashi, K., Habu, N., Samejima, M. and Isogai, A. gCloning of the Trichloderma reesi cDNA encoding a glucuronan lyase belonging to a novel polysaccharide lyase familyh, Appl. Environ. Microbiology, 75(1), in press (2009).

Fukuzumi, H., Saito, T., Kumamoto, Y., Iwata, T. and Isogai, A., gTransparent and high gas barrier films of cellulose nanofibers prepared by TEMPO-mediated oxidationh, Biomacromolecules, 10, in press (2009).

Mori, Y., Enomae, T. and Isogai, A., gPreparation of pure vaterite by simple mechanical mixing of two aqueous salt solutionsh, Material Sci. Eng. C, 29(1), in press (2009).

Iihashi, N., Nagayama, J., Habu, N., Konno, N. and Isogai, A., gEnzymatic degradation of amylouronate (alpha-(1->4)-linked glucuronan) by alpah-glucuronidase from Paenibacillus sp. TH501bh, Carbohydr. Polym., in press (2009).

Isogai, T., Yanagisawa, M. and Isogai, A. gDegrees of polymerization (DP) and DP distribution of cellouronic acids prepared from alkali-treated celluloses and ball-milled native celluloses by TEMPO-mediated oxidationh, Cellulose, 16, in press (2009).

Rakkorainen, M., Kontturi, E., Isogai, A., Enomae T., Blomstedt, M. and Vuorinen, T. gCarboxymethyl cellulose treatment as a method to inhibit vessel picking tendency in printing of Eucalyptus pulp sheetsh, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 48, in press (2009).

Gondo, T., Watanabe, M., Kitao, O. and Isogai, A. gApplication of advanced wet-end system using carboxymethyl cellulose to mixed pulp slurries for wood-containing paper productionh, TAPPI J., 8, in press (2009).

Fan, Y., Saito, T. and Isogai, A., gPreparation of chitin nanofibers from squid pen beta-chitin by simple mechanical treatment under acid conditionsh, Biomacromolecules, 9, 1919-1923 (2008).

Fan, Y., Saito, T. and Isogai, A.., gChitin nano-fibers/whiskers prepared by TEMPO-mediated oxidation of alpha-chitinh, Biomacromolecules, 9(1), 192-198 (2008).

Shibatani, M., Enomae, T. and Isogai, A., gApproach for detecting localization of inkjet ink components using dynamic-SIMS analysish, Colloids Surfaces A, 326, 61-66 (2008).

Isogai, T., Yanagisawa, M. and Isogai, A., gDegrees of polymerization (DP) and DP distribution of dilute acid-hydrolyzed products of alkali-treated native and regenerated cellulosesh, Cellulose, 15, 815-823 (2008).

Yoshida, Y. and Isogai, A., gStructural analysis of polymer-brush-type cellulose beta-ketoesters by molecular dynamics simulationh, Cellulose, 15, 651-658 (2008).

Ishii, D. and Isogai, A. gDetermination of residual amide content in sequentially solvent-exchanged and vacuum-dried celluloseh, Cellulose, 15, 547-553 (2008).

Konno, N., Isogai, A., Habu, N. and Iihashi, N., gPurification and characterization of exo-type cellouronate lyaseh, Cellulose, 15, 453-467 (2008).

Takahashi, N., Isogai, A., Ling, P. P., Kato, Y. and Kurata, K., gEffects of elevated atomospheric carbon dioxide concentration on silica deposition in rice (oryza sativa L.) panicleh, Plant Prod. Sci., 11(3), 307-315 (2008).

Enomae, T., Han, Y.-H. and Isogai, A., gZ-Directional distribution of fiber orientation of Japanese and western papers determined by confocal laser scanning microscopyh, J. Wood Sci., 54(4), 300-307 (2008).

Yoshida, Y. and Isogai, A., gCharacterization of polymer-brush-type polysaccharide beta-ketoestersh, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 109, 1667-1674 (2008).

Hayashi, T., Park, W.-W., Isogai, A. and Nomura, T., gCross-linking of plant cell walls with dehydrated fructose by smok-heat treatmenth, J. Wood Sci., 54, 90-93 (2008).

Kuntinee, S., Enomae, T. and Isogai, A., gRelationships between macroscopic paper structure and water-absorption behaviorh, Japan TAPPI J., 62(3), 325-335 (2008).

Kaji, M., Enomae, T. and Isogai, A., gA study on quantitative determination of fluorescent brightening agent contained in paperh, Japan TAPPI J., 62(5), 590-600 (2008).

Isogai, A. and Yanagisawa, M., gIntegrated size-exclusion chromatography (SEC) analysis of cellulose and its derivativesh in gCharacterization of Lignocellulosic Materialsh, Ed. by Hu, T. Q., Blackwell, New York, p206-226 (2008).

Isogai, A., gAdvanced Technologies of Cellulose Utilizationh, Ed. by Isogai, A., CMC Press, Tokyo (2008).

Isogai, A., gCreation of new culture and industries by nanofiber technologyh, J. High-Performance Paper, 36, 3-12 (2008).

Isogai, A., gThe effects of chemical and mechanical modifications of pulp fibersh, Japan TAPPI J., 62(7), 830-838 (2008).

Saito, T., Kimura, S., Nishiyama, Y. and Isogai, A., gCellulose nanofibers prepared by TEMPO-mediated oxidation of native celluloseh, Biomacromolecules, 8(8), 2492-2496 (2007).

Yoshida, Y. and Isogai, A., gPreparation and characterization of cellulose beta-ketoesters prepared by homogeneous reaction with alkylketene dimers: Comparison with cellulose/fatty acid estersh, Cellulose, 14, 481-488 (2007).

Obokata, T. and Isogai, A., gThe mechanism of wet-strength development of cellulose sheets prepared with polyamideamine-epichlorohydrin (PAE) resinh, Colloids Surfaces A, 302, 525-531 (2007).

Yanagisawa, M. and Isogai, A., gSize exclusion chromatographic and UV-VIS absorption analyses of softwood unbleached and bleached kraft pulps using LiCl/1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone as a solventh, Holzforschung, 61, 236-241 (2007).

Goto, S. and Isogai, A., gStudies on the cofactor/PEO flocculation systems: In situ structural and viscoelastic analyses of cofactor/PEO complexes by QCM-Dh, Nordic Pulp Paper Res. J., 22, 155-160 (2007).

Takihara, T., Yoshida, Y. and Isogai, A., gReactions between cellulose diacetate and alkenylsuccinic anhydrides and characterization of the reaction productsh, Cellulose, 14(4), 357-366 (2007).

Saito, T. and Isogai, A., gWet strength improvement of TEMPO-oxidized cellulose sheets prepared with cationic polymersh, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 46, 773-380 (2007).

Shibatani, M., Enomae, T. and Isogai, A., gRetention and redistribution of ink-jet ink components in printed mediah, Japan Printing J., 44(1), 37-42 (2007).

Gondo, T., Watanabe, M., Kitao, O. and Isogai, A., gCMC attachment to pulp fibers at the wet-endh, Cellulose Communications, 14(4), 158-161 (2007).

Saito, T. and Isogai, A., gPreparation of cellulose single microfibrils from native celluloses by TEMPO-mediated oxidationh, Cellulose Communications, 14(2), 62-66 (2007).

Isogai, A., gPreparation of cellulose nanofibers and their applications to packaging materialsh, Japan Packaging J., 16(3), 185-190 (2007).

Han, Y.-H., Enomae, T., Isogai, A., Yamamoto, H., Hasegawa, S., Song, J.-I. and Jang, S.-W., gEstimate of hand-making processes of Asian traditional papers, Hanji and Washi, by fiber orientation analysish, Studies in Conservation, 51(4), 267-276 (2006).

Gondo, T., Watanabe, M., Soma, H., Kitao, O., Yanagisawa, M. and Isogai, A., gSEC-MALS study on carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC): Relationship between conformation of CMC molecules and their adsorption behavior onto pulp fibersh, Nordic Pulp Paper Res. J., 21(5), 591-597 (2006).

Yoshida, Y. and Isogai, A., gThermal and liquid crystalline properties of cellulose beta-ketoesters prepared by homogeneous reaction with ketene dimersh, Cellulose, 13, 637-645 (2006).

Saito, T., Nishiyama, Y., Putax, J.-L., Vignon, M. and Isogai, A., gHomogeneous suspensions of individualized microfibrils from TEMPO-catalyzed oxidation of native celluloseh, Biomacromolecules, 7(6), 1687-1691 (2006).

Saito, T. and Isogai, A., gIntroduction of aldehyde groups on surfaces of native cellulose fibers by TEMPO-mediated oxidationh, Colloids Surfaces A, 289, 219-225 (2006).

Asakura, K., Iwamoto, M. and Isogai, A., gThe effects of AKD oligomers present in AKD wax on dispersion stability and paper sizing performanceh, Nordic Pulp Paper Res. J., 21 (2), 245-252 (2006).

Enomae, T., Han Y.-H. and Isogai, A., gFiber orientation distribution of paper surface determined nondestructively by image analysish, Nordic Pulp Paper Res. J., 21(2), 253-259 (2006).

Takahashi, N., Kato, Y., Isogai, A. and Kurata, K., gSilica distribution on the husk epidermis at different parts of the panicle in rice (Oryza sativa L.) determined by X-ray microanalysish, Plant Prod. Sci., 9(2), 168-171 (2006).

Shibata, I., Yanagisawa, M., Saito, T. and Isogai, A., gSEC-MALLS analysis of cellouronic acid prepared from regenerated cellulose by TEMPO-mediated oxidationh, Cellulose, 13, 73-80 (2006).

Asakura, K., Iwamoto, M. and Isogai, A., gInfluences of fatty acid anhydride components in AKD wax on emulsion stability and sizing performanceh, Appita J., 59(6), 285-290 (2006).

Yanagisawa, M., Kato, Y., Yoshida, Y. and Isogai, A., gSEC-MALS study on aggregates of chitosan molecules in aqueous solvents: Influence of residual N-acetyl grouph, Carbohydr. Polym., 66, 192-198 (2006).

Saito, T., Okita, Y., Nge, T. T., Sugiyama, J. and Isogai, A., gTEMPO-mediated oxidation of native cellulose. Microscopic analysis of fibrous fractions in the oxidized productsh, Carbohydr. Polym., 65, 435-550 (2006).

Konno, N., Habu, N., Maeda, I., Azuma, N. and Isogai, A., gCellouronate (beta-1,4-linked polyglucuronate) lyase from Brevundimonas sp. SH203: Purification and characterizationh, Carbohydr. Polym., 62, 589-596 (2006).

Y. Kitano, Enomae, T. and Isogai, A., gMechanisms of gloss development with matte-coated paper in electrophotographyh, Japan Image Sci. J., 45(6), 450-456 (2006).

Isogai, A., gModifications of cellulose and their applications to pulp and paperh, Japanese J. Paper Technol., 49(11), 5-11 (2006).

Isogai, A., Yoshida, Y., Saito, T. And Takihara, T., gChemical modifications of cellulose and cellulose derivativesh, J. High-Performance Paper, 44, 35-42 (2006).

Konno, N., Habu, N. and Isogai, A., gBiodegradation of cellouronic acidh, Cellulose Communications, 13(4), 178-182 (2006).

Isogai, A., gApplications of cellulose to functional materials through chemical modificationsh, Web J., 75, 2-5 (2006).

Fukuda, S., Isogai, A., Kitaoka, T. and Sumikawa, N., gWater- and oil-penetration resistances of handsheets prepared by internal addition of diperfluoroalkylethyl phosphate: Influence of cationic polymers co-addedh, Nordic Pulp Paper Res. J., 20(4), 496-501 (2005).

Noda, T., Okuda, T., Enomae, T. and Isogai, A., gThe effect of di(oleamidoethyl)ammonium salt addition at the wet-end on drainage and sheet propertiesh, Nordic Pulp Paper Res. J., 20(4), 430-435 (2005).

Enomae, T., Ivutin, D., Isogai, A., Matsumoto, K. and Nakanishi, N., gInk penetration mechanisms of modified calcium carbonate-coated ink-jet paperh, Japan TAPPI J., 59(11), 1694-1705 (2005).

Saito, T., Yanagisawa, M. and Isogai, A., gTEMPO-mediated oxidation of native cellulose. SEC-MALLS analysis of water-soluble and -insoluble fractions in the oxidized productsh, Cellulose, 12, 305-315 (2005).

Saito, T., Shibata, I., Isogai, A., Suguri, N. and Sumikawa, N., gDistribution of carboxylate groups introduced into cotton linters by the TEMPO-mediated oxidationh, Carbohydr. Polym., 61, 414-419 (2005).

Kato, Y., Kaminaga, J., Matsuo, R. and Isogai, A., gOxygen-permeability and biodegradation of polyuronic acids prepared from polysaccharides by TEMPO-mediated oxidationh, J. Polym. Environ., 13, 261-266 (2005).

Saito, T., Isogai, A., gIon-exchange behavior of carboxylate groups in fibrous cellulose oxidized by the TEMPO-mediated systemh, Carbohydr. Polym., 61, 183-190 (2005).

Obokata, T., Isogai, A., gCharacterization of polyamideamine-epichlorohydrin (PAE) resin: Roles of azetidinium groups and molecular mass in wet strength development of paper prepared with PAEh, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 97, 2249-2255 (2005).

Asakura, K., Iwamoto, M., Isogai, A., gEffects of fatty acid components present in AKD wax on emulsion stability and paper sizing performanceh, J. Wood Chem. Technol., 25(1), 13-26 (2005).

Han, Y.-H., Enomae, T., Isogai, A., Ishii, T., gAnalyses of mucilaginous compounds used in making traditional handmade paperh, Japan TAPPI J., 56(7), 1067-1085 (2005).

Yanagisawa, M., Isogai, A., gSEC-MALS-QELS studies on the conformation of cellulose in LiCl/amide solutionsh, Biomacromolecules, 6, 1258-1265 (2005).

Obokata, T., Isogai, A., gDeterioration of polyamideamine-epichlorohydrin (PAE) in aqueous solutions during storage: Structural changes of PAEh, J. Polym. Environ., 13(1), 1-6 (2005).

Yoshida, Y., Yanagisawa, M., Isogai, A., Sumikawa, N., Suguri, N., gPreparation of polymer brush-type cellulose beta-ketoesters using LiCl/1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone as a solventh, Polymer, 46(8), 2548-2557 (2005).

Yanagisawa, M., Shibata, I., Isogai, A., gSEC-MALLS analysis of softwood kraft pulp using LiCl/1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone as an eluenth, Cellulose, 12, 151-158 (2005).

Saito, T., Isogai, A., gNovel method to improve wet strength of paperh, TAPPI J., 4(3), 3-8 (2005).

Ono, H., Yanagisawa, M., Isogai, A., gSEC-MALS study on the molecular conformation of modified starches for papermakingh, Japan TAPPI J., 59(2), 256-264 (2005).

Y. Kitano, Enomae, T. and Isogai, A., gMechanisms of gloss development with matte-coated paper in offset printingh, Japan Printing J., 42(2), 105-112 (2005).

Yoshida, Y. and Isogai, A., gPreparation of polymer brush-type cellulose esters and their solution propertiesh, Cellulose Communications, 12(4), 126-130 (2005).

Isogai, A., Obokata, T. and Saito, T., gRecent research topics in wet strength development of paperh, Japanese J. Paper Technol., 48(7), 9-16 (2005).

Isogai, A., gRecent researches on paper sizingh, Japanese J. Paper Technol., 48(8), 135-141 (2005).

Yanagisawa, M. and Isogai, A., gDetermination of molecular weight and molecular weight distribution of celluloseh, Cellulose Communications, 12(1), 36-39 (2005).

Isogai, A., gCellulose and hemicellulose researches: Present situation and future prospectsh, Mokuzai Gakkaishi, 51(1), 42-44 (2005).

Atalla, R. H. and Isogai, A., gRecent developments in spectroscopic and chemical characterization of celluloseh in gPolysaccharides, 2nd Editionh, Marcel Dekker, New York, p.170-192 (2005).

Saito, T. and Isogai, A., gTEMPO-mediated oxidation of native cellulose. The effect of oxidation conditions on chemical and crystal structures of the water-insoluble fractionsh, Biomacromolecules, 5(5), 1983-1989 (2004).

Obokata, T. and Isogai, A., gDeterioration of polyamideamine-epichlorohydrin (PAE) in aqueous solutions during storage: Effects of PAE deterioration on PAE retention and wet strength performance in handsheet-makingh, Appita J., 57(5), 411-414 (2004).

Kato, Y., Kaminaga, J., Matsuo, R. and Isogai, A., gTEMPO-mediated oxidation of chitin, regenerated chitin and N-acetylated chitosanh, Carbohydr. Polym., 58(4), 421-426 (2004).

Isogai, A. and Morimoto, S., gSizing performance and hydrolysis resistance of alkyl oleate-succinic anhydridesh, TAPPI J., 3(7), 8-12 (2004).

Yanagisawa, M., Shibata, I. and Isogai, A., gSEC-MALLS analysis of cellulose using LiCl/1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone as an eluenth, Cellulose, 11, 169-176 (2004).

Obokata, T. and Isogai, A.., g1H- and 13C-NMR analyses of aqueous polyamideamine-epichlorohydrin resin solutionsh, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 92, 1847-1854 (2004).

Koshikawa, M. and Isogai, A., gAnalyses of incinerated ash of paper sludge : Comparison with incinerated ash of municipal solid wasteh, J. Material Cycles Waste Management, 6(1), 64-72 (2004).

Saito, T. and Isogai, A., gModification of cellulose by TEMPO-mediated oxidationh, Cellulose Communications, 11(4), 192-196 (2004).

Isogai, A., gResearch topics in internal and surface sizingh, Japanese J. Paper Technol., 47(7), 1-6 (2004).

Isogai, A., gRecent development of sizing and oil-repellency chemicals and bulking promoters in papermakingh, Fine Chemicals, 33, 13-25 (2004).

Isogai, A., gUtilization of organic and inorganic fiber materials and their applications to functional materialsh, Web J., 58, 2-6 (2004).

Shibata, I. and Isogai, A., gNitroxide-mediated oxidation of cellulose using TEMPO derivatives: HPSEC and NMR analyses of the oxidized productsh, Cellulose, 10, 335-341 (2003).

Asakura, K. and Isogai, A., gEffects of internal addition of fatty acid diamide salts on sheet propertiesh, Nordic Pulp Paper Res. J., 18, 188-193 (2003).

Shibata, I. and Isogai, A., gDepolymerization of cellouronic acid during TEMPO-mediated oxidationh, Cellulose, 10, 151-158 (2003).

Kitaoka, T. and Isogai, A., gRoles of aluminum sulfate in rosin sizingh, Senfi Gakkaishi, 59, 353-357 (2003).

Isogai, A., gPaper property controls by introduction of carboxyl groups onto pulp surfacesh, Japanese J. Paper Technol., 46(7), 1-6 (2003).

Sato, T. and Isogai, A., gPyrolysis-GC-MS analysis of ASA-sized papers by on-line butylation with tetrabutylammonium hydroxideh, Appita J., 56, 201-211 (2003).

Fukuda, S., Isogai, A., Ishikawa, M. and Masutani, T., gEffect of aluminum sulfate treatments on sizing behavior of handsheets prepared by internal addition of perfluoroalkylphosphateh, Senfi Gakkaishi, 59, 239-242 (2003).

Kato, Y., Matsuo, R. and Isogai, A., gOxidation process of water-soluble starch in TEMPO-mediated systemh, Carbohydr. Polym., 51, 69-75 (2003).

Hamada, H., Enomae, T., Shibata, I., Isogai, A. and Onabe, F., gEffects of water soluble cellulosic polymers on coating development and qualityh, Paper Technol., 44(9), 41-45 (2003).

Kato, Y., Habu, N., Yamaguchi, J., Kobayashi, Y., Shibata, I., Isogai, A. and Samejima, M.., gBiodegradation of beta-1,4-linked polyglucuronic acid (cellouronic acid)h, Cellulose, 9, 75-81 (2002).

Ohno, K., Isogai, A. and Onabe, F., gSolid-state 13C-NMR analysis of size components in handsheet prepared with fatty acid soap size-alum systemsh, J. Wood Sci., 48, 197-203 (2002).

Fukuda, S., Isogai, A., Onabe, F., Ishikawa, M. and Masutani, T., gMechanism of water- and oil-repellency behavior of paper prepared with fluorine-containing reagentsh, Senfi Gakkaishi, 58, 170-175 (2002).

Kato, M., Isogai, A. and Onabe, F., gDistributions of Al, Ca, Si and Mg components in cross sections of pulp fibers in paper sheetsh, Nordic Pulp Paper Res. J., 17, 85-88 (2002).

Somwang, K, Enomae, T., Isogai, A. and Onabe, F., gChanges in crystallinity and re-swelling capability of pulp fibers by recycling treatmenth, Japan Tappi J., 56, 863-869 (2002).

Fukuda, S. and Isogai, A., gModification of cellulose by fluorine-containing reagentsh, Cellulose Comm., 9, 208-212 (2002).

Isogai, A., gRecent research trend of paper sizingh, Japan J. Paper Technol., 45, 1-7 (2002).

Isogai, A. and Asakura, K., gCharacterization of liquid-type ketene dimer-sized handsheetsh, Nordic Pulp Paper Res. J., 16, 108-112 (2001).

Isogai, A. and Asakura, K., gPaper sizing by liquid-type ketene dimers: Comparison with alkylketene dimer or oleic anhydrideh, Nordic Pulp Paper Res. J., 16, 103-107 (2001).

Kitaoka, T., Isogai, A. and Onabe, F., gSizing mechanism of rosin emulsion size-alum systems, Part 4. Surface sizing on alum-reacted base paper by rosin emulsion sizeh, Nordic Pulp Paper Res. J., 16, 96-102 (2001).

Kim, B.-Y. and Isogai, A., gAlkylketene dimer sizing of mechanical pulph, Appita J., 54, 116-120 (2001).

Wada, M., Heux, L., Isogai, A., Nishiyama, Y., Chanzy, H. and Sugiyama, M., gImproved structural data of cellulose III-I prepared in supercritical ammoniah, Macromolecules, 34(5), 1237-1243 (2001).

Isogai, A., gEffect of alkylketene dimer treatments on water repellency of various organic and inorganic materialsh, Senfi Gakkaishi, 57, 1-6 (2001).

Isogai, A., gMaterial Science of Celluloseh, University of Tokyo Press, Tokyo (2001).

Isogai, A., gChemical modification of celluloseh in gWood and Cellulosic Chemistry: Second Edition, Revised and Expandedh, Ed. by Hon, D. N.-S. & Shiraishi, N., Mercel Dekker, New York, p. 599-625 (2001).

Isogai, A. and Shibata, I., gChemical modifications of cellulose by TEMPO-mediated oxidationh, Senfi Gakkaishi, 57, P163-P167 (2001).

Isogai, A., gThe reason why the reactive chemical structure of Alkenyl succinic anhydride is necessary for sizing?h, Senfi Gakkaishi, 56, 334-339 (2000).

Isogai, A., gRetention behavior of alkenyl succinic anhydride size on handsheetsh, Senfi Gakkaishi, 56, 328-333 (2000).

Sato, T., Isogai, A. and Onabe, F., gAutoxidation: predominant mechanism of size reversion for ASA-sized paperh, Nordic Pulp Paper Res. J., 15, 172-176 (2000).

Kitaoka, T., Isogai, A. and Onabe, F., gRosin sizing of pulps modified by TEMPO-mediated oxidationh, Nordic Pulp Paper Res. J., 15, 177-182 (2000).

Isogai, A., gStability of AKD-cellulose beta-ketoester bonds to various treatmentsh, J. Pulp Paper Sci., 26, 330-334 (2000).

Kato, M., Isogai, A. and Onabe, F., gStudies on interactions between aluminum compounds and cellulosic fibers in water by means of 27Al-NMRh, J. Wood Sci., 46, 310-316 (2000).

I Kato, M., Isogai, A. and Onabe, F., gIntra-fiber distribution of aluminum components in alum-treated handsheetsh, J. Wood Sci., 46, 75-78 (2000).

Ohno, K., Isogai, A. and Onabe, F., gMechanism of size retention on handsheets prepared in rosin soap size-alum systemsh, J. Wood Sci., 45, 481-486 (1999).

Kitaoka, T., Isogai, A. and Onabe, F., gChemical modification of pulp fibers by TEMPO-mediated oxidationh, Nordic Pulp Paper Res. J., 14, 274-279 (1999).

Ohno, K., Isogai, A. and Onabe, F., gMechanism of size retention on handsheets prepared in rosin soap size-alum systemsh, J. Wood Sci., 45, 481-486 (1999).

Ohno, K., Isogai, A. and Onabe, F., gMechanism of size retention on handsheets prepared in rosin soap size-alum systemsh, J. Wood Sci., 45, 481-486 (1999).

Isogai, A., gSizing mechanism of paper by alkylketene dimersh, J. Pulp Paper Sci., 25(7), 251-256 (1999).

Isogai, A., gSizing mechanism of paper by cationic emulsion of fatty acid anhydridesh, J. Pulp Paper Sci., 25(6), 211-215 (1999).

Ito, K., Isogai, A. and Onabe, F., gRosin-ester sizing for alkaline papermakingh, J. Pulp Paper Sci., 25(6), 222-226 (1999).

Ohno, K., Isogai, A. and Onabe, F., gRetention behavior of size and aluminum components in handsheets prepared in rosin soap size-alum systemsh, J. Wood Sci., 45(3), 238-244 (1999).

Kato, M., Isogai, A. and Onabe, F., gFactors influencing adsorption behavior of aluminum compounds on pulp fibersh, J. Wood Sci., 45(2), 154-160 (1999).

Ito, K., Isogai, A. and Onabe, F., gRetention behavior of size and aluminum components on handsheets in rosin ester size-alum systemsh, J. Wood Sci., 45(1), 46-52 (1999).

Nishiyama, Y., Isogai, A., Okano, T., Muller, M. and Chanzy, H., gIntracrystalline deuteration of native celluloseh, Macromolecules, 32, 2078-2081 (1999).

Isogai, A. and Atalla, R. H., gDissolution of cellulose in aqueous NaOH solutionsh, Cellulose, 5(4), 309-319 (1998).

Kato, M., Isogai, A. and Onabe, F., gRetention behavior of aluminum compounds on pulp fibers in wet-endh, J. Wood Sci., 44(5), 361-168 (1998).

Yoshizawa, J., Isogai, A. and Onabe, F., gAnalysis and retention of cationic and amphoteric starches on handsheetsh, J. Pulp Paper Sci., 24(7), 213-218 (1998).

Isogai, A. and Kato, Y., gPreparation of polyuronic acid from cellulose by TEMPO-mediated oxidationh, Cellulose, 5(3), 153-164 (1998).

Isogai, A., gStructural changes in non-crystalline regions of pulps and sheet propertiesh, Shizuoka Tappi J., 48(3), 17-23 (1998).

Isogai, A., gStructures and functionalities of polysaccharidesh, Report of Shikoku Engineering Association, 49, 16-23 (1998).

Isogai, A., gApplication of starch as new fibrous materialsh, Koubunshi, 47(6), 403 (1998).

Isogai, A., gApplication of stable nitroxyl radical reagents to cellulose modificationsh, Cellulose Communications, 5(3), 136-141 (1998).

Isogai, A., gMechanism of paper sizingh, Japan Tappi J., 52(12), 1678-1686 (1998).

Isogai, A., gFactors influencing retention of AKDh, in gThe fundamentals of papermaking materialsh, Pira International, London, Vol. 2, pp. 1047-1071 (1997).

Samejima, M., Ohkubo, T., Igarashi, K., Isogai, A., Kuga, S., Sugiyama, J. and Eriksson, K.-E. L., gAdsorption behavior of cellobiose dehydrogenase from Phanerochaete chrysosporium to crystalline and amorphous cellulosesh, Biotechnol. Appl. Biochem., 25, 135-141 (1997).

Suzuki, T., Isogai, A. and Onabe, F., gProperties of handsheets containing starch pulp prepared with various wet-end additivesh, Sen'i Gakkaishi, 53(10), 438-445 (1997).

Isogai, A., gNMR analysis of cellulose dissolved in aqueous NaOH solutionsh, Cellulose, 5(2), 99-107 (1997).

Kitaoka, T., Isogai, A., Onabe, F. and Suguri, N., gSizing mechanism of emulsion rosin size-alum systems, Part 3. Solid-state 13C-NMR analysis of handsheets prepared by 13C-labeled fatty acid-alum systemsh, Nordic Pulp Paper Res. J., 12(3), 182-188 (1997).

Hasegawa, M., Isogai, A. and Onabe, F., gAlkaline sizing with alkylketene dimers in the presence of chitosan saltsh, J. Pulp Paper Sci., 23(11), J528-J531 (1997).

Isogai, A., Kitaoka, C. and Onabe, F., gEffects of carboxyl groups in pulp on retention of alkylketene dimersh, J. Pulp Paper Sci., 23(5), J215-J219 (1997).

Isogai, A., gEffect of cationic polymer addition on retention of alkylketene dimersh, J. Pulp Paper Sci., 23(6), J276-J281 (1997).

Kitaoka, T., Isogai, A. and Onabe, F., gSizing mechanism of emulsion rosin size-alum systems, Part 2. Structures of rosin size components in sheeth, Nordic Pulp Paper Res. J., 12(1), 26-31 (1997).

Isogai, A., gProperties of handsheets containing cellulose regenerated from cellulose/aqueous NaOH solutionh, Sen'i Gakkaishi, 53(3), 96-100 (1997).

Isogai, A., gOn the mechanisms of functionalizations of paper by wet-end additivesh, Japan Tappi J., 51(4), 612-622 (1997).

Isogai, A. and Onabe, F., gCellulose: Its higher-order structures and functionalitiesh, J. Textile Machinery Soc. Japan, 50(4), P181-P185 (1997).

Isogai, A., gPreparation of fibers from new materialsh, Polyfile, 34(6), 45-47 (1997).

Isogai, A., Nishiyama, M. and Onabe, F., gMechanism of retention of alkenyl succinic anhydride (ASA) on pulp fibers of papersheeth, Senfi Gakkaishi, 52(4), 195-201 (1996).

Nishiyama, M., Isogai, A. and Onabe, F., gRoles of reactive alkenyl succinic anhydride (ASA) in paper sizingh, Senfi Gakkaishi, 52(4), 189-194 (1996).

Nishiyama, M., Isogai, A. and Onabe, F., gStructures of alkenyl succinic anhydride (ASA) components in ASA-sized papersheeth, Senfi Gakkaishi, 52(4), 180-188 (1996).

Kitaoka, T., Isogai, A. and Onabe, F., gSizing mechanism of emulsion rosin size-alum systems, Part 1. Relationships between sizing degrees and rosin size or aluminum content in rosin-sized handsheetsh, Nordic Pulp Paper Res. J., 10(4), 253-260 (1995).

Ohkomori, K., Isogai, A., Yoshizawa, J. and Onabe, F., gBasic properties of handsheet containing starch pulph, Nordic Pulp Paper Res. J., 9(4), 237-241 (1994).

Kitaoka, T., Isogai, A. and Onabe, F., gSulfate ion in acidic paperh, Mokuzai Gakkaishi, 40(5), 563-564 (1994).

Matsuda, Y., Isogai, A. and Onabe, F., gEffects of thermal and hydro-thermal treatments on the reswelling capabilities of pulps and papersheetsh, J. Pulp Paper Sci., 20(11), J323-J327 (1994).

Hasegawa, M., Isogai, A. and Onabe, F., gMolecular mass distribution of chitin and chitosanh, Carbohydr. Res., 262, 161-166 (1994).

Hasegawa, M., Isogai, A., Kuga, S., Onabe, F. and Usuda, M., gPreparation of cellulose-chitosan blend film using chloral/dimethylformamideh, Polymer, 35, 983-987 (1994).

Isogai, A., Taniguchi, R. and Isogai, A., gSizing mechanism of alkylketene dimers, Part 4. Roles of AKD and ketones on AKD sizingh, Nordic Pulp Paper Res. J., 9(1), 44-48 (1994).

Taniguchi, R., Isogai, A., Onabe, F. and Usuda, M., gSizing mechanism of alkylketene dimers, Part 3. Appearance of sizing features of AKD-sized sheetsh, Nordic Pulp Paper Res. J., 8, 352-257 (1993).

Isogai, A., Usuda, M., Kato, T., Uryu, T. and Atalla, R. H., gSolid-state CP/MAS 13C-NMR analysis of cellulose and tri-O-substituted cellulose ethersh, Carbohydr. Polym., 21, 277-281 (1993).

Hasegawa, M., Isogai, A., Onabe, F. and Usuda, M., gPreparation of low-molecular-weight chitosan using phosphoric acidh, Carbohydr. Polym., 20, 279-283 (1993).

Hasegawa, M., Isogai, A., Onabe, F. and Usuda, M., gSize-exclusion chromatography of cellulose and chitin using lithium chloride-N,N-dimethylacetamide as a mobile phaseh, J. Chromatogr., 635, 334-337 (1993).

Taniguchi, R., Isogai, A., Onabe, F. and Usuda, M., gSizing mechanism of alkylketene dimers, Part 1. Deterioration of alkylketene dimer emulsionh, Nordic Pulp Paper Res. J., 7, 205-211 (1992).

Taniguchi, R., Isogai, A., Onabe, F. and Usuda, M., gSizing mechanism of alkylketene dimers, Part 1. Possibility for AKD to form beta-ketoesters in papersheetsh, Nordic Pulp Paper Res. J., 7, 193-199 (1992).

Isogai, A., Hasegawa, M., Onabe, F. and Usuda, M., gChanges in zeta-potentials of amorphous cellulose particles with chitosan saltsh, Senfi Gakkaishi, 48, 655-659 (1992).

Isogai, A., Onabe, F. and Usuda, M., gChanges in zeta-potentials of amorphous cellulose particles with aluminum sulfateh, Senfi Gakkaishi, 48, 649-654 (1992).

Isogai, A. and Atalla, R. H., gPreparation of cellulose-chitosan polymer blendsh, Carbohydr. Polym., 19, 25-28 (1992).

Isogai, A., Onabe, F. and Usuda, M., gSwelling behavior of cellulose by chemical and mechanical treatmentsh, Senfi Gakkaishi, 48, 487-492 (1992).

Akishima, Y., Isogai, A., Kuga, S., Onabe, F. and Usuda, M., gKinetic studies on enzymatic hydrolysis of celluloses for evaluation of amorphous structuresh, Carbohydr. Polym., 19, 11-15 (1992).

Hasegawa, M., Isogai, A., Onabe, F. and Usuda, M., gCharacterization of cellulose-chitosan blend filmsh, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 45, 1873-1879 (1992).

Hasegawa, M., Isogai, A., Onabe, F. and Usuda, M., gDissolving states of cellulose and chitosan in trifluoroacetic acidh, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 45, 1857-1863 (1992).

Isogai, A. and Usuda, M., gX-Ray diffraction and solid-state 13C-NMR analyses of wood celluloses treated with ammoniah, Mokuzai Gakkaishi, 38, 562-569 (1992).

Isogai, A. and Usuda, M., gX-Ray diffraction and solid-State 13C-NMR analyses of celluloses treated with ammoniah, Mokuzai Gakkaishi, 38, 713-719 (1992).

Isogai, A., Onabe, F. and Usuda, M., gPhysical properties of handsheets containing amorphous celluloseh, Senfi Gakkaishi, 48, 281-287 (1992).

Katsura, S., Isogai, A., Onabe, F. and Usuda, M., gNMR analyses of polysaccharide derivatives containing amine groupsh, Carbohydr. Polym., 18, 283-288 (1992).

Akishima, Y., Isogai, A., Onabe, F. and Usuda, M., gStructural changes of amorphous cellulose by acid pulping treatmentsh,  Nordic Pulp Paper Res. J., 6, 166-169 (1991).

Akishima, Y., Isogai, A., Onabe, F. and Usuda, M., gStructural changes of amorphous cellulose by alkaline pulping treatmentsh,  Nordic Pulp Paper Res. J., 7, 161-165 (1991).

Isogai, A., Akishima, Y., Onabe, F. and Usuda, M., gStructural changes of amorphous cellulose by thermal and hydro thermal treatmentsh, Senfi Gakkaishi, 47, 573-579  (1991).

Ishizu, A., Isogai, A., Tomikawa, M. and Nakano, J., gPreparation of cellulose cinnamate and distribution of cinnamoyl groupsh, Mokuzai Gakkaishi, 37, 829-833 (1991).

Isogai, A. and Usuda, M., gPreparation of low-molecular weight celluloses using phosphoric acidh, Mokuzai Gakkaishi, 37, 229-244 (1991).

Isogai, A. and Atalla, R. H., gAmorphous celluloses stable in aqueous media: Regeneration from SO2-amine solvent systemsh, J. Polym. Sci., Polym. Chem. Ed., 29, 113-119 (1991).

Isogai, A. and Usuda, M., gCrystallinity indexes of cellulosic materialsh, Senfi Gakkaishi, 46, 324-329 (1990).

Kim, B.-Y., Isogai, A., Onabe, F. And Usuda, M. gMechanism of paper deterioration by UV irradiationh, Japan TAPPI J., 44, 242-248 (1990).

Kim, B.-Y., Isogai, A., Onabe, F. And Usuda, M. gEvaluation of deterioration of book papers in library by optical propertiesh, Japan TAPPI J., 44, 1126-1130 (1990).

Isogai, A., Ishizu, A. and Nakano, J., gResidual lignin and hemicellulose in wood cellulose, Analysis using new permethylation methodh, Holzforschung, 43, 333-338 (1989).

Isogai, A., Usuda, M., Kato, T., Uryu, T. and Atalla, R. H. gSolid-state CP/MAS 13C NMR study of cellulose polymorphsh, Macromolecules, 22, 3168-3172 (1989).

Isogai, A., Onabe, F. and Usuda, M., gViscosity measurements of cellulose/SO2-amine-dimethylsulfoxide solutionh, Senfi Gakkaishi, 45, 299-306 (1989).

Isogai, A., Ishizu, A. and Nakano, J., gConversion of tri-O-benzyl cellulose to benzoylcellulose by ozonizationh, Senfi Gakkaishi, 44, 312-315 (1988).

Kim, B.-Y., Isogai, A., Onabe, F. And Usuda, M. gChanges in physical properties of handsheets by UV irradiationh, Japan TAPPI J., 42, 1165-1170 (1988).

Kim, B.-Y., Isogai, A., Onabe, F. And Usuda, M. gChanges in physical properties of wood-containing paper by UV irradiationh, Japan TAPPI J., 42, 1179-1186 (1988).

Isogai, A., Ishizu, A. and Nakano, J., gResidual lignin in unbleached kraft pulp. Part 2. Analysis of unbleached kraft pulp by new permethylation methodh, J. Wood Chem. Technol., 7, 463-483 (1987).

Isogai, A., Ishizu, A. and Nakano, J., gResidual lignin in unbleached kraft pulp. Part 1. Alkali-extraction of residual lignin from unbleached kraft pulp solutionh, J. Wood Chem. Technol., 7, 311-324 (1987).

Isogai, A., Ishizu, A., Nakano, J. and Atalla, R. H., gIntra- and intermolecular hydrogen bonds in native, mercerized, and regenerated celluloses, Reflection in patterns of solubility and reactivityh, ACS Symp. Ser., ACS, Washington DC, 340, 292-301 (1987).

Isogai, A., Ishizu, A. and Nakano, J., gDissolution mechanism of cellulose in N2O4-DMSO systemh, Senfi Gakkaishi, 42, T654-T656 (1986).

Isogai, A., Ishizu, A. and Nakano, J., gPreparation of tri-O-alkylcelluloses by the use of a non-aqueous cellulose solvent and their physical characteristicsh, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 31, 341-352 (1986).

Kageyama, K., Isogai, A., Iiyama, K. and Nakano, J., gLiquid crystalline properties of cellulose-benzyl derivativesh, Mokuzai Gakkaishi, 31, 274-279 (1985).

Isogai, A., Ishizu, A. and Nakano, J., gThermal and structural properties of tri-O-substituted cellulose ethersh, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 30, 345-353 (1985).

Isogai, A., Ishizu, A., Nakano, J., Eda, S. and K. Kato, gA new facile methylation method for cell-wall polysaccharidesh, Carbohydr. Res., 138, 99-108 (1985).

Isogai, A., Ishizu, A. and Nakano, J., gDistribution of substituents in cellulose ethers prepared in aqueous and non-aqueous systemsh, Senfi Gakkaishi, 40, T504-T511 (1984).

Isogai, A., Ishizu, A. and Nakano, J., gPreparation of tri-O-substituted cellulose ethers by the use of a nonaqueous cellulose solventh, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 29, 3873-3882 (1984).

Isogai, A., Ishizu, A. and Nakano, J., gPreparation of tri-O-benzylcellulose by the use of nonaqueous cellulose solventsh, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 29, 2097-2109 (1984).

Isogai, A., Ishizu, A. and Nakano, J., gHomogeneous acetylation of cellulose with acetyl chloride in dimethylformamide-chloral-pyridine mixtureh, Cellulose Chem. Technol., 17, 123-131 (1983).

Isogai, A., Ishizu, A. and Nakano, J., gHomogeneous acetylation of cellulose with acetic anhydride in DMF-chloral-pyridine systemh, Senfi Gakkaishi, 37, T363-T368 (1981).

Academic Societies

The Cellulose Society Japan, Board member

Japan TAPPI, Board member

The Japan Wood Research Society, Board member

The Society of Fiber Science and Technology Japan, Board member

The Society of Packaging Science and Technology Japan, Board member

High-Performance Paper Society Japan, Board member

Academy of Forest, Wood and Environment, Board member

Japan Nanofiber Society

International Wood Academy Society, Fellow

The Society of Polymer Society, Japan

TAPPI, TAPPI Research Management Committee, Nano-Technology Committee

American Chemical Society

Japanese Society for Chitin and Chitosan

The Society of Printing Science Japan

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