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Mitsuru Sasaki

Mitsuru Sasaki

D-Index & Metrics

Chemistry

D-Index
60
Citations
14367
World Ranking
9612
National Ranking
685

Mitsuru Sasaki publication distribution in Chemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Chemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Mitsuru Sasaki sits on this spectrum.

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61 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 357 publications — 74th percentile

74% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more.

Mitsuru Sasaki D-index placement in Chemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Chemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Mitsuru Sasaki sits on this spectrum.

40–41 D-Index: 289 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 612 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 808 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 776 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 835 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 861 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 872 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 933 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 1,051 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 930 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 882 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 834 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 731 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 775 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 683 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 646 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 561 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 501 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 437 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 388 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 354 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 292 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 275 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 254 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 235 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 185 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 192 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 155 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 163 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 125 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 105 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 105 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 112 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 88 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 68 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 69 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 65 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 79 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 61 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 44 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 37 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 40 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 33 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 26 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 34 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 35 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 25 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 27 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 17 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 16 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 20 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 20 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 15 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 9 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 9 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 16 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 11 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 9 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 3 scientists 158 D-Index: 3 scientists 159+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 60 D-Index — 47th percentile

47% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more.

Overview

Mitsuru Sasaki is affiliated with Kumamoto University in Japan and specializes in the field of Engineering. Their research extends across various subfields, including Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics of Materials, and Food Science.

The scientist's work focuses on several main topics, such as:

  • Catalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies
  • Electrohydrodynamics and Fluid Dynamics
  • Catalysis for Biomass Conversion
  • Plasma Applications and Diagnostics
  • Diamond and Carbon-based Materials Research
  • Biodiesel Production and Applications
  • Fuel Cells and Related Materials

Mitsuru Sasaki has coauthored papers with several frequent collaborators, including Armando T. Quitain, Tetsuya Kida, Tomohiro Furusato, Cinthya Soreli Castro Issasi, and Jonas Karl Christopher N. Agutaya.

Their research has been published in various venues, with multiple contributions to:

  • Journal of Physics D Applied Physics
  • The Journal of Supercritical Fluids
  • Journal of Antioxidant Activity
  • Journal of Food Science and Nutrition Research
  • SSRN Electronic Journal

Several recent publications by Mitsuru Sasaki include:

  • Biogasoline production from linoleic acid via catalytic cracking over nickel and copper-doped ZSM-5 catalysts (2020, Environmental Research)
  • Graphene Oxide Membranes with Cerium-Enhanced Proton Conductivity for Water Vapor Electrolysis (2020, ACS Applied Nano Materials)
  • Geotrichum candidum acetophenone reductase immobilization on reduced graphene oxide: A promising biocatalyst for green asymmetric reduction of ketones (2021, Biochemical Engineering Journal)
  • Supercritical CO2-subcritical H2O system: A green reactive separation medium for selective conversion of glucose to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (2020, The Journal of Supercritical Fluids)
  • Metal-Free Synthesis of HMF from Glucose Using the Supercritical CO2-Subcritical H2O-Isopropanol System (2020, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research)

The range of publications illustrates a focus on catalytic processes, biomass conversion, and advanced materials for energy and biochemical applications. Their interdisciplinary approach bridges chemical engineering, materials science, and biotechnology.

Best Publications

  • Dissolution and Hydrolysis of Cellulose in Subcritical and Supercritical Water

    Mitsuru Sasaki;Zhen Fang;Yoshiko Fukushima;Tadafumi Adschiri

  • Cellulose hydrolysis in subcritical and supercritical water

    Mitsuru Sasaki;Bernard Kabyemela;Roberto Malaluan;Satoshi Hirose

  • Extraction of protein and amino acids from deoiled rice bran by subcritical water hydrolysis

    Issara Sereewatthanawut;Surawit Prapintip;Katemanee Watchiraruji;Motonobu Goto

  • Atg17 Functions in Cooperation with Atg1 and Atg13 in Yeast Autophagy

    Yukiko Kabeya;Yoshiaki Kamada;Yoshiaki Kamada;Misuzu Baba;Hirosato Takikawa

  • Value-added subcritical water hydrolysate from rice bran and soybean meal.

    Ketmanee Watchararuji;Motonobu Goto;Mitsuru Sasaki;Artiwan Shotipruk

  • Recovery of phenolic compounds through the decomposition of lignin in near and supercritical water

    Wahyudiono;Mitsuru Sasaki;Motonobu Goto

  • Kinetics of cellulose conversion at 25 MPa in sub‐ and supercritical water

    Mitsuru Sasaki;Tadafumi Adschiri;Kunio Arai

  • Extraction of astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis using supercritical CO2 and ethanol as entrainer

    Siti Machmudah;Artiwan Shotipruk;Motonobu Goto;Mitsuru Sasaki

  • Depolymerization Mechanism of Poly(ethylene terephthalate) in Supercritical Methanol

    Minoru Genta;Tomoko Iwaya;Mitsuru Sasaki;Motonobu Goto

  • Fractionation of sugarcane bagasse by hydrothermal treatment

    Mitsuru Sasaki;Tadafumi Adschiri;Kunio Arai

  • Rapid and selective retro-aldol condensation of glucose to glycolaldehyde in supercritical water

    Mitsuru Sasaki;Kohtaro Goto;Kiyohiko Tajima;Tadafumi Adschiri

  • Kinetics and mechanism of cellobiose hydrolysis and retro-aldol condensation in subcritical and supercritical water

    Mitsuru Sasaki;Momoko Furukawa;Kimitaka Minami;Tadafumi Adschiri

  • Response surface methodology to supercritical carbon dioxide extraction of astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis

    Praiya Thana;Siti Machmudah;Motonobu Goto;Mitsuru Sasaki

  • Extraction of lycopene from tomato skin with supercritical carbon dioxide: effect of operating conditions and solubility analysis.

    Ummihan Topal;Mitsuru Sasaki;Motonobu Goto;Kiro Hayakawa

  • Decomposition of a lignin model compound under hydrothermal conditions

    [No Value] Wahyudiono;Takayuki Kanetake;Mitsuru Sasaki;Motonobu Goto

  • SUPERCRITICAL WATER TREATMENT OF BIOMASS FOR ENERGY AND MATERIAL RECOVERY

    Yukihiko Matsumura;Mitsuru Sasaki;Kazuhide Okuda;Seiichi Takami

  • Lycopene extraction from tomato peel by-product containing tomato seed using supercritical carbon dioxide

    Siti Machmudah;Siti Machmudah;Zakaria;Sugeng Winardi;Mitsuru Sasaki

  • Extraction of anti-cancer damnacanthal from roots of Morinda citrifolia by subcritical water

    Thitiporn Anekpankul;Motonobu Goto;Mitsuru Sasaki;Prasert Pavasant

  • Reactions of polymers in supercritical fluids for chemical recycling of waste plastics

    M. Goto;M. Sasaki;T. Hirose

  • Supercritical CO2 extraction of rosehip seed oil: Fatty acids composition and process optimization

    Siti Machmudah;Yukari Kawahito;Mitsuru Sasaki;Motonobu Goto

Frequent Co-Authors

Motonobu Goto
Motonobu Goto Nagoya University
Tetsuya Kida
Tetsuya Kida Kumamoto University
Hidenori Akiyama
Hidenori Akiyama Fusiontech Corporation
Suzana Yusup
Suzana Yusup Sunway University
Tadafumi Adschiri
Tadafumi Adschiri Tohoku University
Kunio Arai
Kunio Arai Tohoku University
María José Cocero
María José Cocero University of Valladolid
Hon Loong Lam
Hon Loong Lam University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
Raymond R. Tan
Raymond R. Tan De La Salle University
Hiroshi Watanabe
Hiroshi Watanabe Kyoto University

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