Forest Products Department
Wood Chemistry and Microbiology Division
Wood Chemistry and Microbiology Division aims to proactively respond to climate change and enhance effective values of wood and microorganism resources. In the bioenergy research, we focus on production, utilization and improvement of wood-based solid fuels, production process of lignocellulosic ethanol, quality and standardization of lignocellulosic bioenergy, and pyrolysis mechanism of wood-based substances. Wood substance utilization research centers on isolation, transformation and analysis of wood substances to secure technology of manufacturing carbon fibers and plastic. We also focus on the application of new medicines through exploration and discovery of natural substances derived from trees and through the production and utilization of useful materials such as phytoncide. The research on forest microorganism utilization covers: exploration, collection, assessment and utilization of forest microorganism; new varieties and cultivation of forest mushrooms; interpretation, utilization and transformation of microorganisms’ genetic data; and wood property change utilizing forest microorganisms. Based on such broad and in-depth research, we seek high-value added forest resources and advance the role of forest as a new growth engine for the future.
- Saccarification of biomass utilizing supercritical water
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- Strain development for efficient fermentation
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- Wood pellet and other solid bio-fuels
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- Cultivation of Matsutake
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- Sawdust cultivation of Shiitake
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- Wild Sparassis Crispa
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- Genetic transformation of forest microorganisms
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- Antibacterial effect of phytoncide
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- Development of lignin-based raw materials for plastics
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