Our laboratory aims to make the effective chemical utilizations of forest resources (biomass) and the development of functional materials.
In particular, our research is focused on cellulose and pulp and paper.
Recently, we are focusing on research about biodegradable materials and recycling of biomass wastes.

Keywords
: Cellulose, Pulp and paper, Biodegradable materials, Waste recycling, Water purification, Green chemistry, Utilization of unused resources, antibacterial and antifungal functions

・Title/Affiliation： Professor / Faculty of Agriculture and Marine Sciences, Kochi University
○Name Hideaki Ichiura
○Ph.D　(Agricuture)
○Field of expertise: Cellulose, Pulp and paper, Biodegradable materials, Biomass recycling