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Takao Masuda

Takao Masuda

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Chemistry

D-Index
43
Citations
5896
World Ranking
17321
National Ranking
1369

Overview

Takao Masuda is affiliated with Hokkaido University in Japan and focuses their research primarily in the fields of Engineering and Materials Science. Their work spans several subfields, including Biomedical Engineering, Inorganic Chemistry, Plant Science, Materials Chemistry, and Mechanical Engineering.

Their research topics emphasize areas such as Lignin and Wood Chemistry, Enzyme-mediated dye degradation, Advanced Cellulose Research Studies, Catalysis for Biomass Conversion, Catalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies, Zeolite Catalysis and Synthesis, and Biochemical and biochemical processes.

Masuda has coauthored publications with several frequent collaborators including Yuta Nakasaka, Takuya Yoshikawa, Hiroya Ishimaru, Eri Fumoto, and Shinya Sato. These partnerships have contributed to their body of work across various research venues.

Some of the recent papers authored or coauthored by Masuda include:

  • Determination of carbonyl functional groups in lignin-derived fraction using infrared spectroscopy, 2022, Fuel
  • Surfactant-assisted synthesis of nanocrystalline zeolitic imidazolate framework 8 and 67 for adsorptive removal of perfluorooctane sulfonate from aqueous solution, 2020, Catalysis Today
  • Uniqueness of biphasic organosolv treatment of soft- and hardwood using water/1-butanol co-solvent, 2020, Industrial Crops and Products
  • Successful selective production of vanillic acid from depolymerized sulfite lignin and its application to poly(ethylene vanillate) synthesis, 2023, Bioresource Technology
  • Selective aqueous phase hydrodeoxygenation of erythritol over carbon-supported Cu catalyst prepared from ion-exchange resin, 2021, Applied Catalysis A General

Masuda's publications have frequently appeared in journals such as Catalysis Today, Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, Fuel, Industrial Crops and Products, and Bioresource Technology.

Best Publications

  • Development of heavy oil hydrocracking catalysts using amorphous silica-alumina and zeolites as catalyst supports

    M.A Ali;T Tatsumi;T Masuda

  • Kinetics of n-hexane cracking over ZSM-5 zeolites : Effect of crystal size on effectiveness factor and catalyst lifetime

    Hiroki Konno;Takuya Okamura;Takahito Kawahara;Yuta Nakasaka

  • Production of phenols from lignin via depolymerization and catalytic cracking

    Takuya Yoshikawa;Taichi Yagi;Satoshi Shinohara;Tetsuya Fukunaga

  • A metal-free, high nitrogen-doped nanoporous graphitic carbon catalyst for an effective aerobic HMF-to-FDCA conversion

    Chi Van Nguyen;Yu-Te Liao;Ting-Cih Kang;Jeffrey E. Chen

  • Effectiveness of nano-scale ZSM-5 zeolite and its deactivation mechanism on catalytic cracking of representative hydrocarbons of naphtha

    Hiroki Konno;Teruoki Tago;Yuta Nakasaka;Ryota Ohnaka

  • Test to screen catalysts for reforming heavy oil from waste plastics

    Ahmad Rahman Songip;Takao Masuda;Hiroshi Kuwahara;Kenji Hashimoto

  • Modification of pore size of MFI-type zeolite by catalytic cracking of silane and application to preparation of H2-separating zeolite membrane

    Takao Masuda;Naohiro Fukumoto;Masahiro Kitamura;Shin R Mukai

  • Selective synthesis for light olefins from acetone over ZSM-5 zeolites with nano- and macro-crystal sizes

    Teruoki Tago;Hiroki Konno;Mariko Sakamoto;Yuta Nakasaka

  • Preparation of encaged heteropoly acid catalyst by synthesizing 12-molybdophosphoric acid in the supercages of Y-type zeolite

    Shin R. Mukai;Takao Masuda;Isao Ogino;Kenji Hashimoto

  • Size-Controlled Synthesis of Nano-Zeolites and Their Application to Light Olefin Synthesis

    Teruoki Tago;Hiroki Konno;Yuta Nakasaka;Takao Masuda

  • Production of phenols from lignin-derived slurry liquid using iron oxide catalyst

    Takuya Yoshikawa;Takuya Yoshikawa;Satoshi Shinohara;Taichi Yagi;Naonori Ryumon

  • Conversion of cacao pod husks by pyrolysis and catalytic reaction to produce useful chemicals

    Dieni Mansur;Teruoki Tago;Takao Masuda;Haznan Abimanyu

  • Preparation of hydrophilic and acid-proof silicalite-1 zeolite membrane and its application to selective separation of water from water solutions of concentrated acetic acid by pervaporation

    Takao Masuda;Shu-hei Otani;Toshiro Tsuji;Masahiro Kitamura

  • Recovery of Useful Hydrocarbons from Petroleum Residual Oil by Catalytic Cracking with Steam over Zirconia-Supporting Iron Oxide Catalyst

    Eri Fumoto;Teruoki Tago;and Toshiro Tsuji;Takao Masuda

  • Catalytic cracking of heavy oil over TiO2–ZrO2 catalysts under superheated steam conditions

    Hisaki Kondoh;Kumiko Tanaka;Yuta Nakasaka;Teruoki Tago

  • Methanol to olefins using ZSM-5 zeolite catalyst membrane reactor

    Takao Masuda;Tadashi Asanuma;Mitsuru Shouji;Shin R Mukai

  • Changes in catalytic activity of MFI-type zeolites caused by dealumination in a steam atmosphere

    Takao Masuda;Yoshihiro Fujikata;Shin R. Mukai;Kenji Hashimoto

  • Key factors for the encapsulation of Keggin-type heteropoly acids in the supercages of Y-type zeolite

    S.R Mukai;L Lin;T Masuda;K Hashimoto

  • Kinetics of the catalytic cracking of naphtha over ZSM-5 zeolite: effect of reduced crystal size on the reaction of naphthenes

    Hiroki Konno;Ryota Ohnaka;Jun-ichi Nishimura;Teruoki Tago

  • Conversion of glycerol into allyl alcohol over potassium-supported zirconia-iron oxide catalyst

    Aya Konaka;Teruoki Tago;Takuya Yoshikawa;Ayaka Nakamura

  • Production of Lighter Fuels by Cracking Petroleum Residual Oils with Steam over Zirconia-Supporting Iron Oxide Catalysts

    Eri Fumoto;and Teruoki Tago;Takao Masuda

  • Preparation of monolithic SiO2–Al2O3 cryogels with inter-connected macropores through ice templating

    Hirotomo Nishihara;Shin R. Mukai;Yusuke Fujii;Teruoki Tago

Frequent Co-Authors

Kenji Hashimoto
Kenji Hashimoto Kyoto University
Oki Muraza
Oki Muraza Pertamina (Indonesia)
Kevin C.-W. Wu
Kevin C.-W. Wu National Taiwan University
Jun-ichiro Hayashi
Jun-ichiro Hayashi Kyushu University
Kenji Hashimoto
Kenji Hashimoto Chiba University
Naonobu Katada
Naonobu Katada Tottori University
Tsuneji Sano
Tsuneji Sano Hiroshima University
Yasuchika Hasegawa
Yasuchika Hasegawa Hokkaido University
Masahiko Matsukata
Masahiko Matsukata Waseda University
Yasunori Oumi
Yasunori Oumi Gifu University

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