The intercalation of biological macromolecules within assemblies of inorganic crystals is a common feature of biominerals, such as shells, bones and teeth. These materials are unique inorganic-organic composites with enhanced mechanical properties, texture and chemical functionality. The goal of my current project is to develop bio-inspired synthesis routes to novel engineering materials.

• Materials Preparation in Supercritical Fluids
• Inorganic/Organic Composites
• Preparation, Characterization and Application of Porous Materials, Nanoparticles, Thin Films
• Bio-inspired Materials
• Smart Materials; Self-repair, environment recognition

PERSONAL INTERESTS

Skiing; an active member of Toyota Central Lab. Ski Club and participating in a number of ski races, Fishing in river and sea, Taijiguan; a traditional Chinese pugilism, Music; appreciation of rock and blues music.

1 Wakayama H, Goto Y, Fukushima Y, A Novel Method for Changing Porous Structures of Nanoporous Materials Using Supercritical Solvents, PHYS CHEM CHEM PHYS 5 (17): 3784-3788, 2003

2 Wakayama H, Setoyama N, Fukushima Y, Size-controlled Synthesis and Catalytic Performance of Pt Nanoparticles in Micro- and Meso-porous Silica Prepared Using Supercritical Solvents, Adv. Mater., 15 (9): 742-745, 2003

3 Wakayama H, Inagaki S, Fukushima Y, Nanoporous Titania synthesized by a nanoscale casting process in supercritical carbon dioxide, J. AM. CERAM. SOC. 85 (1): 161-164, 2002

4 Wakayama H, Itahara H, Tatsuda N, Inagaki S, Fukushima Y, Nanoporous metal oxides synthesized by the nanoscale casting process using supercritical fluids, CHEM. MATER. 13 (7): 2392-2396, 2001

5 Wakayama H, Fukushima Y, Supercritical CO2 as a solvent for synthesis of nanoporous materials, IND. ENG. CHEM. RES. 39 (12): 4641-4645, 2000

6 Wakayama H, Fukushima Y, Nanoporous silica prepared with activated carbon molds using supercritical CO2, CHEM. MATER. 12 (3): 756-761, 2000

7 Wakayama H, Mizuno J, Fukushima Y, Nagano K, Fukunaga T, Mizutani U, Structural defects in mechanically ground graphite, CARBON 37 (6): 947-952 1999

8 Fukushima Y, Wakayama H, Nanoscale casting using supercritical fluid, J. PHYS. CHEM. B 103 (16): 3062-3064, 1999

9 Wakayama H, Fukushima Y, Porous platinum fibers synthesized using supercritical fluid, CHEM. COMMUN. (4): 391-392, 1999

10 Fukunaga T, Nagano K, Mizutani U, Wakayama H, Fukushima Y, Structural change of graphite subjected to mechanical milling, JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS, 234: 416-420, 1998

11 Nagano K, Fukunaga T, Mizutani U, Fukushima Y, Wakayama H, Synthesis of C-Li intercalation compounds subjected to mechanical alloying, J. Powder & Powder Met. 44, 1997, 706-711 ( in Japanese)

12 Nagano K, Fukunaga T, Wakayama H, Fukushima Y, Mizutani U, Structural change of graphite subjected to mechanical milling, J. Powder & Powder Met. 43, 1996, 738-741 ( in Japanese)

13 Wakayama H, Fukushima Y, Yamasaki N, Wet Oxidation of Waste Oil, Trans. Mat. Res. Soc. Jpn., Elsevier, Vol. 18A, 1994, 775-778

(Books)

1 Wakayama H, Materials; Nanoscale Replication/ Coating Using Supercritical Fluids, Fundamentals and Applications of Supercritical Fluids, ed. Arai Y., Techno System, Chap. 5 Sec. 3-5, 288-291 (2002) (in Japanese)

2 Wakayama H, Fukushima Y, Nanoporous Materials Synthesized Using Supercritical Fluid Solvents, Recent Res. Devel. Physical Chem., Transworld Research Network, Vol. 6, p241-254, 2002 Part 1

(Patents)

(US patents)

1 6,214,108 Method of manufacturing silicon carbide single crystal and silicon carbide single crystal manufactured by the same

2 6,194,650 Coated object and process for producing the same

3 5,888,430 Graphite composite and method for producing the same

(Japanese Patent)

1 3243382 Method for removing glycol polymer

2 3331940 Coated object and process for producing the same

3 3362668 Method for Loading Metals

4 3362669 Method for producing photocatalysts

And other 30 patent