Publication

Original Papers Review Papers Books Patents

Original Papers

  1. Jonathon D Tanks, Yoshihiko Arao, Masatoshi Kubouchi,Network-level analysis of damage in amine-crosslinked diglycidyl ether resings degraded by acid, eXPRESS Polymer Letters, 2022, 231, 109560
  2. Takuma Hanaoka, Hiroki Ikematsu, Suguru Takahashi, Natsuki Ito, Noriaki Ijuin,Hiroyuki Kawada, Yoshihiko Arao, Masatoshi Kubouchi, Recovery of carbon fiber from prepreg using nitric acid and evaluation of recycled CFRP, Composites Part B, 2022, 231, 109560
    (https://https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2021.109560）
  3. Hadi Rezhji Maleki, B. Abazadeh, Yoshihiko Arao, Masatoshi Kubouchi,Selection of an appropriate non-destructive testing method for evaluating drilling-induced delamination in natural fiber composites, NDT and E International, 2022, 126, 102567
    (https://https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ndteint.2021.102567）
  4. Takuma Hanaoka, Yoshihiko Arao, Yoshihito Kayaki, Shigeki Kuwata, Masatoshi Kubouchi,New approach to recycling of epoxy resins using nitric acid: regeneration of decomposes products through hydrogenation, ACS Sustainable Chemistry and enginnering, 2021, 9, 12520-12529
    (https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.1c01737）
  5. Takuma Hanaoka, Yoshihiko Arao, Yoshihito Kayaki, Shigeki Kuwata, Masatoshi Kubouchi, Analysis of nitric acid decomposition of epoxy resin network structures for chemical recycling, Polymer Degradation and Stability, 2021, 186, 109537. (doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2021.109537）
  6. Kazushi Shibutani, Jun Nakai, Ketkanok Aphichartsuphapkhajorn, Yoshihito Kayaki, Shigeki Kuwata, Yoshihiko Arao, Masatoshi Kubouchi, The activation of furfuryl alcohol polymerization by oxygen and its enhanced mechanical properties, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2020, 138, 50311.
    (doi.org/10.1002/app.50311)
  7. Yoshihiko Arao, Jonathon D. Tanks, Kojiro Aida, Masatoshi Kubouchi, Exfoliation behavior of large anionic graphite flake in liquid produced by salt-assisted ball milling, Process, 2020. (doi.org/10.3390/pr8010028)
  8. Yasutomo Koga, Yoshihiko Arao, Masatoshi Kubouchi, Application of small punch test to lifetime prediction of plasticized polyvinyl chloride wire, Polymer Degradation and Stability, 171, 109013, 2020.
    (doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.109013)
  9. Yoshihiko Arao, Riichiro Kuwahara, Kaoru Ohno, Jonathon D. Tanks, Kojiro Aida, Masatoshi Kubouchi, Shin-ichi Takeda, Mass production of low-boiling point solvent- and water-soluble graphene by simple salt-assisted ball milling, Nanoscale Advance, 1, 4955-4964, 2019.
    (doi.org/10.1039/C9NA00463G)
  10. Yoshihiko Arao, Jonathon D. Tanks, Masatoshi Kubouchi, Akira Ito, Atsushi Hosoi, Hiroyuki Kawada, Direct exfoliation of layered materials in low-boiling point solvents using weak acid salts, Carbon, 142, 261-268, 2019.
    (doi.org/10.1016/j.carbon.2018.10.063)
  11. Yoshihiko Arao, Jonathon D. Tanks, Kojirou Aida, Masatoshi Kubouchi, Mechanochemical reaction using weak acid salts enables dispersion and exfoliation of nanomaterials in polar solvent, Journal of Materials Science, 54, 4546-4558, 2019.
    (doi.org/10.1007/s10853-018-3156-9)
  12. Hadi Rezghi Maleki, Mohsen Hamedi,Masatoshi Kubouchi, Yoshihiko Arao, Experimental study on drilling of jute fiber reinforced polymer (JFRP) composites, Journal of Composite Materials , 53, 283-295, 2019.
    (doi.org/10.1177/0021998318782376)
  13. Jonathon D. Tanks, Masatoshi Kubouchi, Yoshihiko Arao, Influence of network structure on the degradation of polu(ether)amine-cured epoxy resins by inorganic acid, Polymer Degradation and Stability, 157, 153159, 2018.
    (doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2018.10.011)
  14. Hadi Rezghi Maleki, Mohsen Hamedi,Masatoshi Kubouchi, Yoshihiko Arao, Experimental Investigation on Drilling of Natural Flax Fiber Reinforced Composites, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 34, 283-292, 2018.
    (doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2018.1532584)
  15. Fumiya Mori, Masatoshi Kubouchi, Yoshihiko Arao, Effect of graphite structures on the productivity and quality of few-layer graphene in liquid phase exfoliation, Journal of Materials Science, 53, 10807-10815, 2018.
    (doi.org/10.1007/s10853-018-2538-3)
  16. Jonathon D. Tanks, Yoshihiko Arao, Masatoshi Kubouchi, Diffusion kinetics, swelling, and degradation of corrosion-resistant C-glass/epoxy woven composites in harsh environments, Composite Structures, 202, 656-694, 2018.
    (doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2018.03.078)
  17. Masahiro Kusano, Shota Takizawa, Tetsuya Sakai, Yoshihiko Arao, Masatoshi Kubouchi, Simultaneous sound velocities and thicknesses measurement by the ultrasonic pitch-catch method for corrosion layer forming polymeric materials, Ultrasonics, 82, 178-187, 2018.
    (doi.org/10.1016/j.ultras.2017.08.001)
  18. Masahiro Kusano, Takafumi Kanai, Yoshihiko Arao, Masatoshi Kubouchi, Degradation behavior and lifetime estimation of fiber reinforced plastics tanks for hydrochloric acid storage, Engineering Failure Analysis, 79, 971-979, 2017.
    (doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2017.06.004)
  19. Yoshihiko Arao, Fumiya Mori, Masatoshi Kubouchi, Efficient solvent systems for improving productivity of few-layer graphene in liquid phase exfoliation, Carbon, 118, 18-24, 2017.
    (doi.org/10.1016/j.carbon.2017.03.002)
  20. Kento Ozawa, Tae Sung Kim, Daichi Tsunoda, Yoshihiko Arao, Norihiko Taniguchi, Takeshi Nishiwaki, Atushi Hosoi, Hiroyuki Kawada, Influence of fiber diameter on impact properties of injection-molded long glass fiber reinforced polyamide, Transactions of the JSME, 82, 839, 2016.
    (doi.org/10.1299/transjsme.15-00657)
  21. Yoshihiko Arao, Yoshinori Mizuno, Kunihiro Araki, Masatoshi Kubouchi, Mass production of high aspect ratio few-layer-graphene by high speed laminar flow in liquid, Carbon, 102, 330-338, 2016.
    (doi.org/10.1016/j.carbon.2016.02.046)
  22. Takayasu Fujiura, Ryosuke Nakamura, Tatsuya Tanaka, Yoshihiko Arao, Effect of Jute Fiber’s Thermal Degradation on the Fiber Strength and its Polymer Composites, Advanced Materials Research, 1110, 7-12, 2015.
    (doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1110.7)
  23. Yoshihiko Arao, Masatoshi Kubouchi, High-rate production of few-layer graphene by high-power probe sonication, Carbon, 95, 802-808, 2015.
    (doi.org/10.1016/j.carbon.2015.08.108)
  24. Yoshihiko Arao, Taro Fukui, Tomoyuki Niwa, Hiroyuki Kawada, Dimensional stability of epoxy-based and cyanate-based carbon fiber-reinforced plastics, Journal of Composite Materials, 49, 1483-1492, 2015.
    (doi.org/10.1177/0021998314535455)
  25. Akira Inoue, Kazuya Morita, Tatsuya Tanaka, Yoshihiko Arao, Yasutake Sawada, Effect of screw designs on fiber breakage and dispersion of GFRTP in injection molding plasticization, Journal of Composite Materials, 49, 75-84, 2015.
    (doi.org/10.1177/0021998313514872)
  26. Yoshihiko Arao, Takayasu Fujiura, Satoshi Itani, Tatsuya Tanaka, Strength improvement in injection-molded jute-fiber-reinforced polylactide green-composites, Composites Part B, 68, 200-206, 2015.
    (doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2014.08.032)
  27. Keiko Natori, Kanchi Katanoda, Yuki Hashimoto, Yoshihiko Arao, Tatsuya Tanaka, Optimized design of strengthening structure with hat-shaped cross-section by carrying out buckling test, Key engineering, 627, 61-64, 2015.
    (doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.627.61)
  28. Keiko Natori, Ryoji. Kishi,Yoshihiko Arao, Tatsuya Tanaka, Effect of mesostructure on strain rate dependent behavior in high strength steel sheets, WIT Transactions on the Built Environment, 137, 151-162, 2014.
  29. Takaaki Minagawa, Tatsuya Tanaka, Yoshihiko Arao, Akira Inoue, The study of a CVT belt using the composite material of carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin, WIT Transactions on the Built Environment, 137, 177-188, 2014.
  30. Akira Inoue, Tatsuya Tanaka, Yoshihiko Arao, Masayoshi Nomoto, Sou Shimokusuzono, Effect of screw geometry on fiber length and dispersion in FRTP during injection molding, Seikeikako, 26, 279-285, 2014.
    (doi.org/10.4325/seikeikakou.26.276)
  31. Kunihiro Araki, Shonosuke Kaneko, Kouki Matsumoto, Asahiro Nagatani, Tatsuya Tanaka, Yoshihiko Arao, Comparison of Cellulose, Talc, and Mica as Filler in Natural Rubber Composites on Vibration-Damping and Gas Barrier Properties, Advanced Materials Research, 844, 318-321, 2013.
    (doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.844.318)
  32. Yoshihiko Arao, Sakae Nakamura, Yuta Tomita, Kyohei Takakuwa, Toshikazu Umemura, Tatsuya Tanaka, Improvement on fire retardancy of wood flour/polypropylene composites using various fire retardants, Polymer Degradation and Stability, 100, 79-85, 2014.
    (doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2013.12.022)
  33. Akira Inoue, Tatsuya Tanaka, Yoshihiko Arao, Hiroshi Taguchi, Yasusi Sawada, Optimization of screw design for injection molding of bamboo reinforced polypropylene composites, Kobunshi Ronbunshu, 71, 38-45, 2014.
    (doi.org/10.1295/koron.71.38)
  34. Yoshihiko Arao, Syuji Yumitori, Hirofumi Suzuki, Tatsuya Tanaka, Kazuto Tanaka, Tsutao Katayama,Mechanical properties of injection-molded carbon fiber/polypropylene composites hybridized with nanofillers, Composites Part A, 55, 19-26, 2013.
    (doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2013.08.002)
  35. Syuzi Yumitori, Yoshihiko Arao, Tatsuya Tanaka, Kazuto Tanaka, Tsutao Katayama, Increasing the interfacial strength in carbon fiber/polypropylene composites by growing CNTs on the fibers, WIT Transactions on the Built Environment, 55, 275-284, 2013.
  36. Keiko Natori, Toru Kobayashi, Shu Tatsuta, Tatsuya Tanaka, Yoshihiko Arao, Buckling criteria for vacuum bottle based on finite element analysis, WIT Transactions on the Built Environment, 55, 339-349, 2013.
  37. Yoshihiko Arao, Tomoyuki Ootomo, Tatsuya Tanaka, Study on the exfoliation of nanoclay using high speed flow in narrow tube, Transaction of the JSME, 79, 1239-1251, 2013.
    (doi.org/10.1299/kikaia.79.1239)
  38. Tomoyuki Niwa, Yoshihiko Arao, Hiroyuki Kawada, Time-dependent deformation of CFRP quasi-isotropic laminates caused by relaxation of thermal residual stress and physical aging, Transaction of the JSME, 79, 650-960, 2013.
    (doi.org/10.1299/kikaia.79.950)
  39. Natori Keiko, Nomura Fumiya, Yoshihiko Arao, Tatsuya Tanaka, Development of the continuous process method for ECAP using a tri-axis rotary die and microstructural evolution of semi-solid aluminum alloy, WIT Transactions on the Built Environment, 124, 107-117, 2012.
  40. Naoki Inoue, Norihiko Taniguchi, Tsuyoshi Nishiwaki, Norio Hirayama, Koichi Nakamura, Yoshihiko Arao, Hiroyuki Kawada, Prediction of compressive strength for unidirectional reinforced plastics in considering effect of strain-rate dependency on mechanical properties of constituent materials, Transaction of the JSME, 78, 1284-1299, 2012. (doi.org/10.1299/kikaia.78.1284)
  41. Yoshihiko Arao, Norihiko Taniguchi, Takeshi Nishiwaki, Norio Hirayama, Hiroyuki Kawada, Strain-rate dependence of the tensile strength of glass fibers, Journal of Material Science, 47, 4895-4903, 2012.
    (doi.org/10.1007/s10853-012-6360-z)
  42. Norihiko Taniguchi, Yoshihiko Arao, Takeshi Nishiwaki, Norio Hirayama, Koichi Nakamura, Hiroyuki Kawada, Experimental study on impact tensile property of glass fiber, Advanced Composite Materials, 21, 165-175, 2012.
    (doi.org/10.1080/09243046.2012.688496)
  43. Norihiko Taniguchi, Yoshihiko Arao, Tsuyoshi Nisiwaki, Norio Hirayama, Koichi Nakamura, Hiroyuki Kawada, Experimental study on impact tensile property of glass fiber, Nihon Fukugo Zairyo Gakkaishi 38, 137-143, 2012.
    (doi.org/10.6089/jscm.38.137)
  44. Jun Koyanagi, Yoshihiko Arao, Shinichi Takeda, Shin Utsunomiya, Hiroyuki Kawada, Time and temperature dependence of surface accuracy on CFRP sandwich mirror, Zairyo System, 30, 41-46, 2011.
    (doi.org/10.34401/zairyosystem.30.0_41)
  45. Yoshihiko Arao, Yukie Okudoi, Shinichi Takeda, Jun Koyanagi, Shin Utsunomiya, Hiroyuki Kawada, Prediction of time-dependent dimensional change induced by thermal residual stress relaxation in CFRP cross-ply laminates, Transaction of the JSME, 77, 1238-1246, 2011.
    (doi.org/10.1299/kikaia.77.1238)
  46. Yoshihiko Arao, Jun Koyanagi, Shinichi Takeda, Shin Utsunomiya, Hiroyuki Kawada, Out-of-plane deformation due to the ply angle misalignment in CFRP laminates (The effect of the stacking sequence on thermal deformation), Transaction of the JSME, 77, 38-47, 2011.
    (doi.org/10.1299/kikaia.77.619)
  47. Yoshihiko Arao, Yukie Okudoi, Jun Koyanagi,Shin-ich Takeda, Hiroyuki Kawada, Simple Method for Obtaining Viscoelastic Parameters of Polymeric Materials by Incorporating Physical-Aging Effects, Mechanics of Time-Dependent Materials, 16, 169-180, 2011.
    (doi.org/10.1007/s11043-011-9143-z)
  48. Yoshihiko Arao, Jun Koyanagi, Shin Utsunomiya, Hiroyuki Kawada, Effect of ply angle misalignment on out-of-plane deformation of symmetrical cross-ply laminates: Accuracy of the ply angle alignment, Composite Structures, 93, 1225-1230, 2011.
    (doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2010.10.019)
  49. Masahiro Kotani, Yoshihiko Arao, Aki Takahashi, Akira Kobiki, Hiroyuki Kawada, Interfacial property of GFRP in hydrothermal environment, Journal of JSEM, 10, 413-419, 2010.
    (doi.org/10.11395/jjsem.10.413)
  50. Yoshihiko Arao, Masahiro Kotani, Shinya Sato, Hiroyuki Kawada, An improvement of the grass fiber strength emb (doi.org/10.11395/jjsem.10.420)
  51. Jun Koyanagi, Yoshihiko Arao, Shin Utsunomiya, Shin-ich Takeda, Hiroyuki Kawada, High accurate space telescope mirror made by light and thermally stable CFRP, Journal of Solid Mechanics and Materials Engineering, 4, 1540-1549, 2010.
    (doi.org/10.1299/jmmp.4.1540)
  52. Yoshihiko Arao, Jun Koyanagi, Yukie Okudoi, Masanori Otsuka, Hiroyuki Kawada, Prediction of the relaxation behavior of residual stress in CFRP cross-ply laminate, Journal of Solid Mechanics and Materials Engineering, 4, 1595-1604, 2010.
    (doi.org/10.1299/jmmp.4.1595)
  53. Yoshihiko Arao, Jun Koyanagi, Shin Utsunomiya, Hiroyuki Kawada, Analysis of thermal deformation on a honeycomb sandwich CFRP mirror, Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures, 17, 328-334, 2010.
    (doi.org/10.1080/15376494.2010.488533)
  54. Yoshihiko Arao, Jun Koyanagi, Shin Utsunomiya, Shin-ich Takeda, Hiroyuki Kawada, Analysis of time-dependent deformation of a CFRP mirror under hot and humid conditions, Mechanics of Time-Dependent Materials, 13, 183-197, 2009.
    (doi.org/10.6089/jscm.35.241)
  55. Atsushi Hosoi，Yoshihiko Arao, Hiroyuki Kawada, Transverse crack growth behavior considering free-edge effect in quasi-isotropic laminates under high-cycle loading, Composites Science and Technology, 69, 1388-1393, 2009.
    (doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2008.09.003)
  56. Yoshihiko Arao, Jun Koyanagi, Shin Utsunomiya, Shin-ich Takeda, Hiroyuki Kawada, Analysis of time-dependent deformation of a CFRP mirror under hot and humid conditions, Mechanics of Time-Dependent Materials, 13, 183-197, 2009.
    (doi.org/10.1007/s11043-009-9081-1)
  57. Yoshihiko Arao, Jun Koyanagi, Shin Utsunomiya, Hiroyuki Kawada, Time-dependent out-of-plane deformation of UD-CFRP in humid environment, Composites Science and Technology, 69, 1720-1725, 2009.
    (doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2008.08.029)
  58. Yoshihiko Arao, Jun Koyanagi, Hiroshi Hatta, Hiroyuki Kawada, Analysis of time-dependent deformation of CFRP considering the anisotropy of moisture diffusion, Advanced Composite Materials, 17, 359-372, 2008.
    (doi.org/10.1163/156855108X385276)
  59. Yoshihiko Arao, Jun Koyanagi, Hiroshi Hatta, Hiroyuki Kawada, Dimensional change of CFRP taking account of moisture concentration, Nihon Fukugo Zairyo Gakkaishi, 34, 95-101, 2008.
    (doi.org/10.6089/jscm.34.95)
  60. Atsushi Hosoi，Yoshihiko Arao, Hirokazu Karasawa, Hiroyuki Kawada, High-cycle fatigue characteristic of quasi-isotropic laminates, Advanced Composite Materials, 16, 151-165, 2007.
    (doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2009.02.028)

Review Papers

  1. Masatoshi Kubouchi, Yoshihiko Arao, Tetsuya Sakai, Degradation monitoring using optical fiber, , Inspection technology, 23, 1-5, 2018
  2. Masahiro Kusano, Yoshihiko Arao, Masatoshi Kubouchi, Nondestructive evaluation of chemical degradation of polymer materials by terahertz time domain spectroscopy, Reinforced Plastics, 63, 440-446, 2017.
  3. Jonathon Tanks, Yoshihiko Arao, Masatoshi Kubouchi, Adopting CFRP cables to durable concrete bridge, Reinforced Plastics, 63, 327-332, 2017.
  4. Masatoshi Kubouchi, Yoshihiko Arao, Inspection technology and degradation of FRP chemical tanks, Kagaku Kogaku Ronbunshu, 81, 61-62, 2017.
  5. Masatoshi Kubouchi, Yoshihiko Arao, Masahiro Kusano, Analysis of degraded tanks for hydrochloric acid storage, Inspection Technology, 22, 5-10, 2017.
  6. Masahiro Kusano, Masatoshi Kubouchi, Yoshihiko Arao, Examples of degradation of FRP and RBI for inspection, Inspection Technology, 22, 19-24, 2017.
  7. Masatohi Kubouchi, Yoshihiko Arao, Current status and future prospect of furan resin as a green composite, Reinforced Plastics, 62, 461-465, 2016.
  8. Yoshihiko Arao, Masatoshu Kubouchi, Yoshinori Mizuno, Low-cost mass production of graphene in liquid phase process, Chemical Engineer, 61, 263-269, 2016.
  9. Masatoshi Kubouchi, Yoshihiko Arao, Technology for recycling of epoxy resin, Petrotech, 39, 96-101, 2016.
  10. Yoshihiko Arao, Jun Koyanagi, Hiroyuki Kawada, Hiroshi Hatta, Dimensional stability of fiber reinforced plastics, Zairyo system, 26, 5-16, 2008.
    (doi.org/10.34401/zairyosystem.26.0_5)

Books

  1. Masatoshi Kubouchi, Yoshihiko Arao, Mesures against residual stress of polymer, Technical Information Institute, 2017.
  2. Masatoshi Kubouchi, Yoshihiko Arao, Functionalization of epoxy, Science and Technology, 2016
  3. Yoshihiko Arao, Visakh P.M., Thermal degradation of polymer blends, composites and nanocomposites, Springer, 2015.
  4. Yoshihiko Arao, Visakh P.M., Flame retardants: Polymer blends, composites and nanocomposites, Springer, 2015.

Patents

  1. Inorganic particle composite and its production method and inorganic particle dispersion, Inventors: Yoshihiko Arao, Masatoshi Kubouchi, Applicant: Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japanese patent application: 2018-033385, Application date: 2018/2/27.
  2. Highly dispersible nanosheets and their manufacturing method, Inventors: Yoshihiko Arao, Masatoshi Kubouchi, Applicant: Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japanese patent application: 2019-53401, Application date: 2017/10/12.
  3. Material layer thickness measurement method, Inventor: Masatoshi Kubouchi, Masahito Kusano, Yoshihiko Arao, Applicant: Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japanese patent application: 2018-28521, Application date: 2016/8/19.
  4. Material test equipment and material test method, Inventors: Masatoshi Kubouchi, Yoshihiko Arao, Takuto satomi, Hideto Kurokawa, Kaori Numata, Applicant: Tokyo Gas, Japanese patent application: 2016-198182, Application date: 2016/10/6
  5. Exfoliation and dispersion of layered minerals by applying high shear using a pressure homogenizer, Inventors: Yoshihiko Arao, Masatoshi Kubouchi, Yoshinori Mizuno, Applicant: Doshisha University, Japanese patent application: 2015-170985, Application date:2015/8/30
  6. Fused deposition molding 3D printer filament and its manufacturing method, Inventors: Tatsuya Tanaka, Yoshihiko Arao, Kei Matsuoka, Kunihiro Araki, Kouki Matsumoto, Applicant: Doshisha University, Japanese patent application: 2015-139592, Application date:2015/7/13
  7. Resin composition, Inventors: Tatsuya Tanaka, Yoshihiko Arao, Sakae Nakamura, Yuta Tomita, Kazutoshi Umemura, Hideo Nakamura, Kyohei Takakuwa, Applicant: Ryoko Chemical, Japanese patent application:2013-003073, Application date:2013/1/11