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  1. Cellulose nanofiber-introduced continuous-ramie yarn-reinforced polylactic acid filament for 3D printing: Novel fabrication process and mechanical properties

    Article • Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing, January 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  2. Preliminary study on the blending of citrus fruit pulp under vacuum to extract cellulose nanofibers

    Article • Modern Physics Letters B, February 2023, World Scientific Pub Co Pte Lt

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  3. Durable mechanical properties of unidirectional flax fiber/phenolic composites under hydrothermal aging

    Article • Composites Science and Technology, March 2022, Elsevier

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  4. Review of Functional Properties of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Thermal Insulation, Biodegradation and Vibration Damping Properties

    Article • Advanced Composite Materials, May 2019, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  5. Nanosized nickel decorated sisal fibers with tailored aggregation structures for catalysis reduction of toxic aromatic compounds

    Article • Industrial Crops and Products, September 2018, Elsevier

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  6. Easy cellulose nanofiber extraction from residue of agricultural crops

    Article • International Journal of Modern Physics B, July 2018, World Scientific Pub Co Pte Lt

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  7. Polylactic Acid Reinforced with Mixed Cellulose and Chitin Nanofibers—Effect of Mixture Ratio on the Mechanical Properties of Composites

    Article • Journal of Composites Science, June 2018, MDPI AG

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  8. Fiber Orientation Control by Stretching in Cellulose Nanofiber Green Composites

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, September 2017, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  9. Tensile and flexural properties of polylactic acid-based hybrid green composites reinforced by kenaf, bamboo and coir fibers

    Article • Industrial Crops and Products, December 2016, Elsevier

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  10. Mechanical properties of heat-treated cellulose nanofiber-reinforced polyvinyl alcohol nanocomposite

    Article • Journal of Composite Materials, August 2016, SAGE Publications

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  11. Mechanical properties of urethane diacrylate/bamboo powder composite fabricated by rapid prototyping system

    Article • Rapid Prototyping Journal, June 2016, Emerald

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  12. Thermal and mechanical properties of copper/photopolymer composite

    Article • Rapid Prototyping Journal, June 2016, Emerald

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  13. Strength evaluation of cross-ply green composite laminates reinforced by bamboo fiber

    Article • Composites Part B Engineering, January 2016, Elsevier

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  14. Preparation and Characterization of Halloysite Nanocomposites by Rapid Prototyping Technology

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, September 2015, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  15. Development and characterization of thermoset green composites reinforced by unidirectional abaca fibers

    Article • Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part L Journal of Materials Design and Applications, July 2015, SAGE Publications

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  16. Influence of Alkali Concentration on Morphology and Tensile Properties of Abaca Fibers

    Article • Advanced Materials Research, June 2015, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi, Ph D student Ming Cai

  17. Fabrication and Performance Evaluation of Cellulose Nanofiber/PVA Composite Films

    Article • Advanced Materials Research, June 2015, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  18. Influence of Alkali Treatment on Mechanical Properties of Poly Lactic Acid Bamboo Fiber Green Composites

    Article • Advanced Materials Research, June 2015, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  19. Cellulose nanofiber extraction from grass by a modified kitchen blender

    Article • Modern Physics Letters B, March 2015, World Scientific Pub Co Pte Lt

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  20. Development of green nanocomposites reinforced by cellulose nanofibers extracted from paper sludge

    Article • Modern Physics Letters B, March 2015, World Scientific Pub Co Pte Lt

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  21. Handbook of Polymer Nanocomposites. Processing, Performance and Application

    Article • January 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  22. Dispersion of Nanocellulose (NC) in Polypropylene (PP) and Polyethylene (PE) Matrix

    Article • December 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  23. Optically Transparent Nanocomposites

    Article • December 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  24. Effect of chemical treatments on transverse thermal conductivity of unidirectional abaca fiber/epoxy composite

    Article • Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing, November 2014, Elsevier

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  25. Effect of microstructure on multifunctional properties of natural fiber composites

    Article • October 2014, Editora Edgard Blucher, Ltda.

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  26. Effect of Acid Treatment on Mechanical Performance of Polyvinyl Alcohol/Halloysite Nanocomposites

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, September 2014, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  27. Fabrication and Evaluation of Cellulose-Nanofiber-Reinforced Green Composites

    Article • March 2014, Wiley

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  28. Flexural properties of cellulose nanofibre reinforced green composites

    Article • Composites Part B Engineering, March 2014, Elsevier

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi, Chensong Dong

  29. The potential use of electrospun polylactic acid nanofibers as alternative reinforcements in an epoxy composite system

    Article • Journal of Polymer Science Part B Polymer Physics, February 2014, Wiley

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  30. Anisotropic thermal conductivity of unidirectional natural abaca fiber composites as a function of lumen and cell wall structure

    Article • Composite Structures, February 2014, Elsevier

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  31. Sulfuric acid treatment of halloysite nanoclay to improve the mechanical properties of PVA/halloysite transparent composite films

    Article • Composite Interfaces, January 2014, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  32. Effect of surface treatments on the mechanical properties of natural fiber textile composites made by VaRTM method

    Article • Composite Interfaces, January 2014, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  33. Mechanical Characterization of Bamboo Fiber-Reinforced Green Composites

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, September 2013, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  34. Multi-response analysis in the material characterisation of electrospun poly (lactic acid)/halloysite nanotube composite fibres based on Taguchi design of experiments: fibre diameter, non-intercalation and nucleation effects

    Article • Applied Physics A, June 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  35. Shear Strength Evaluation of Laminated Binderless Bamboo Composites

    Article • Materials Science Forum, March 2013, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  36. Fracture and Damage Characterization of Natural Fiber Composites

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, November 2012, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  37. Heat Barrier Properties of Green Composites

    Article • Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy, August 2012, American Scientific Publishers

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  38. Fabrication and applications of cellulose nanoparticle-based polymer composites

    Article • Polymer Engineering & Science, July 2012, Wiley

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  39. Cellulose Nano-Fibers from Waste Newspaper

    Article • Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy, February 2012, American Scientific Publishers

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  40. BAMBOO FIBER REINFORCED BINDERLESS GREEN COMPOSITES FROM STEAM-EXPLODED BAMBOO POWDER

    Article • International Journal of Modern Physics Conference Series, January 2012, World Scientific Pub Co Pte Lt

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  41. EFFECT OF MOLDING CONDITIONS ON ADHESIVE PROPERTY OF LAMINATED BAMBOO COMPOSITES

    Article • International Journal of Modern Physics Conference Series, January 2012, World Scientific Pub Co Pte Lt

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  42. DEVELOPMENT OF MANILA HEMP FIBER EPOXY COMPOSITE WITH HIGH TENSILE PROPERTIES THROUGH HANDPICKING FIBER FRAGMENTS

    Article • International Journal of Modern Physics Conference Series, January 2012, World Scientific Pub Co Pte Lt

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  43. SELF HEALING POTENTIAL OF GREEN NANOCOMPOSITES FROM CRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE

    Article • International Journal of Modern Physics B, December 2011, World Scientific Pub Co Pte Lt

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  44. Recycling Technology for Grinding Swarf: Application to Iron Powder for Disposable Body Warmer

    Article • Applied Mechanics and Materials, October 2011, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  45. Strength and Fracture Behavior of Abaca Green Composites

    Article • Advanced Materials Research, July 2011, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  46. Enhancement in Mechanical Properties of Bamboo by Press Forming

    Article • Materials Science Forum, February 2011, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  47. Effect of Lumen Size on Transverse Thermal Conductivity of Unidirectional Natural Fiber-Polymer Composite via Finite Element Method

    Article • Materials Science Forum, February 2011, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  48. Strength Properties of Cellulose Nanofiber Green Composites

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, January 2011, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  49. Study on Fracture Behaviors of Injection-Molded Bamboo Fiber/PBS Composites

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, November 2010, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  50. Mechanical Behavior of Environment-Friendly Green Composites Fabricated with Starch-Based Resin and Short MAO Fibers

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, November 2010, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  51. Mechanical and Biodegradation Behavior of Natural Fiber Composites

    Article • Advanced Materials Research, August 2010, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  52. Effects of Thermal Shock on Mechanical Properties of Bamboo/PBS Green Composites

    Article • Advanced Materials Research, August 2010, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  53. FLEXURAL PROPERTIES OF INJECTION-MOLDED BAMBOO/PBS COMPOSITES

    Article • International Journal of Modern Physics B, June 2010, World Scientific Pub Co Pte Lt

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  54. Current Status and Future Prospects of Biocomposites

    Article • Journal of the Society of Materials Science Japan, January 2010, Society of Materials Science, Japan

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  55. Strength and Fracture of Unidirectional Green Composites Reinforced by Hemp Fiber

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, October 2009, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  56. Mechanical Properties of Binder-Free Green Composite Using Bamboo Fibers

    Article • Journal of the Society of Materials Science Japan, January 2009, Society of Materials Science, Japan

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  57. Effects of processing conditions on flexural properties of cellulose nanofiber reinforced “green” composites

    Article • Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing, April 2008, Elsevier

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  58. Enhanced Mechanical Properties of Press-Formed Japanese Timber Bamboo

    Article • Journal of the Society of Materials Science Japan, January 2008, Society of Materials Science, Japan

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  59. バインダを用いない竹繊維グリーンコンポジットの機械的性質に及ぼす成形条件の影響

    Article • TRANSACTIONS OF THE JAPAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS Series A, January 2008, Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  60. Characterization of “Green” Composites Reinforced by Cellulose Nanofibers

    Article • March 2007, CrossRef Test Account

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  61. Characterization of “Green” Composites Reinforced by Cellulose Nanofibers

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, January 2007, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  62. Thermal conductivity of PLA-bamboo fiber composites

    Article • Advanced Composite Materials, January 2007, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  63. Effect of Fiber Length on Mechanical Properties of "Green" Composites Using a Starch-Based Resin and Short Bamboo Fibers

    Article • JSME International Journal Series A, January 2004, Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  64. Mechanical Properties of “Green” Composites Made from Starch-Based Biodegradable Resin and Bamboo Powder

    Article • January 2004, Elsevier

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi

  65. The Manufacture and Mechanical Properties of Composite Boards Made from Starch-Based Biodegradable Plastic and Bamboo Powder

    Article • Journal of the Society of Materials Science Japan, January 2003, Society of Materials Science, Japan

    Dr. Hitoshi Takagi