Minoru Inaba

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

• Organic chemistry
• Oxygen
• Hydrogen

Minoru Inaba spends much of his time researching Inorganic chemistry, Analytical chemistry, Lithium, Electrolyte and Graphite. His research integrates issues of Nafion, Metal–insulator transition, Oxygen, Carbon and Propylene carbonate in his study of Inorganic chemistry. His Analytical chemistry research incorporates themes from Dielectric spectroscopy, Cyclic voltammetry, Electrode and Thin film.

The study incorporates disciplines such as Carbonate and Electrochemistry in addition to Lithium. In his study, which falls under the umbrella issue of Electrolyte, Catalysis is strongly linked to Hydrogen peroxide. His Graphite research includes elements of Graphene, Electrode potential and Intercalation.

His most cited work include:

• Scientific aspects of polymer electrolyte fuel cell durability and degradation. (2431 citations)
• Gas crossover and membrane degradation in polymer electrolyte fuel cells (384 citations)
• Electrochemically constructed p-Cu2O/n-ZnO heterojunction diode for photovoltaic device (281 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

His main research concerns Inorganic chemistry, Chemical engineering, Electrolyte, Lithium and Electrode. His Inorganic chemistry research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Ionic conductivity, Graphite, Oxygen and Electrochemistry, Propylene carbonate. His Electrochemistry research includes themes of Nanotechnology and Analytical chemistry.

Specifically, his work in Chemical engineering is concerned with the study of Proton exchange membrane fuel cell. His Electrolyte study combines topics in areas such as Polymer chemistry and Polymer. His Lithium research integrates issues from Intercalation and Dissolution.

He most often published in these fields:

• Inorganic chemistry (41.12%)
• Chemical engineering (31.98%)
• Electrolyte (28.93%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2014-2021)?

• Chemical engineering (31.98%)
• Lithium (26.40%)
• Electrolyte (28.93%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

His primary scientific interests are in Chemical engineering, Lithium, Electrolyte, Inorganic chemistry and Catalysis. The concepts of his Chemical engineering study are interwoven with issues in Amorphous solid, Electrochemistry, Anode and Metal. His research in Lithium intersects with topics in Cathode and Electrode.

When carried out as part of a general Electrolyte research project, his work on Propylene carbonate and Ethylene carbonate is frequently linked to work in Interphase, therefore connecting diverse disciplines of study. His work in Inorganic chemistry addresses issues such as Analytical chemistry, which are connected to fields such as Ionic conductivity. His studies deal with areas such as Core shell, Shell, Carbon and Core as well as Catalysis.

Between 2014 and 2021, his most popular works were:

• Dilution of Highly Concentrated LiBF4/Propylene Carbonate Electrolyte Solution with Fluoroalkyl Ethers for 5-V LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 Positive Electrodes (48 citations)
• In situ Scanning Electron Microscopy of Silicon Anode Reactions in Lithium-Ion Batteries during Charge/Discharge Processes. (38 citations)
• Concentrated LiPF6/PC electrolyte solutions for 5-V LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 positive electrode in lithium-ion batteries (33 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

• Organic chemistry
• Oxygen
• Hydrogen

His primary areas of investigation include Lithium, Chemical engineering, Electrode, Electrolyte and Inorganic chemistry. His study in Lithium is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing from both Anode, Precipitation and Silicate. His Chemical engineering research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of Cathode, Catalysis, Thin film and Electrode material.

His Electrolyte research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Solvation, Carbonate and Graphene. His research investigates the link between Inorganic chemistry and topics such as Dilution that cross with problems in Dimethyl carbonate and Ether. His Propylene carbonate study combines topics from a wide range of disciplines, such as Graphite, Spinel, Lithium tetrafluoroborate and Analytical chemistry.