News　Jul. 2026

We have redesigned our lab's website.

Lab Life　Jul. 2026

Dr. Steve Nono Tang has joined our laboratory from France as a Visiting Research Fellow.
We are delighted to welcome him and look forward to exciting research activities together.
The Members page has also been updated accordingly.

Announcement　Jun. 22, 2026

Students at Gunma University who are interested in visiting our laboratory are encouraged to complete Contact page.
We will get back to you to arrange a visit.

Publications Apr. 2026

Our publication list has been updated.
One review article and one research paper have been accepted for publication.

Lab Life　Apr. 2026

Three undergraduate students have joined our laboratory this year. We hope they will enjoy their research activities and have a rewarding experience in the lab.
To all current members, we look forward to another productive academic year together.

Award Sep. 19, 2025

Mr. Kuroiwa (M2) and Mr. Usami (M1) received the Best Poster Presentation Award at the 11th North Kanto Regional Symposium of the Kanto Branch of the Society of Polymer Science, Japan, held at Saitama University on August 29, 2025.
Congratulations on this outstanding achievement!
For more details, please see the announcement from Gunma University.

Publications　Sep. 5, 2025

A collaborative research paper by Prof. Narumi at Yamagata University has been published online.
Prof. Kakuchi is a co-author of this work.
This study was conducted in collaboration with Yamagata University and Prof. Issei Otsuka at CNRS CERMAV (France).
The paper is available here.

Announcement Jun. 22, 2025

Students at Gunma University who are interested in visiting our laboratory are encouraged to completethis formand contact us via the Contact page.
We will get back to you to arrange a visit.

Lab Life Apr. 7, 2025

Three undergraduate students have joined our laboratory this year.
We hope they enjoy their research activities and have a rewarding experience in the lab.
We look forward to another exciting academic year together.

Lab Life Mar. 25, 2025

Congratulations to all graduates from our laboratory and the Amii Laboratory.
We wish you every success in your future careers and look forward to your continued achievements.

Publications Nov. 2, 2024

A paper by Mr. Kasai (M1) has been accepted for publication in Polymer Chemistry. Read the article here.
This work demonstrates a new polymer reaction based on reversible aminolysis utilizing the unique reactivity of difluoroacetate esters.

Publications Oct. 21, 2024

A paper by Mr. Oguchi (M2) and Mr. Kuroiwa (M1) has been accepted for publication in Chemical Science. Read the article here.
This work is the result of a collaborative research project with Prof. Yanai (Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences) and the Seko Group (QST).
By combining a novel polymer reaction with graft polymerization technology, the study successfully immobilized highly acidic carbon acids on organic materials, providing a new strategy for the design of supported organic catalysts.

Announcement Jun.–Aug. 2024

Students at Gunma University who are interested in visiting our laboratory are encouraged to contact us via the Google Form.
We will reply to arrange a visit.

Publications Aug. 8, 2024

A collaborative paper led by Prof. Yoshihara has been published online.
Dr. Zhou (a graduate of our laboratory in FY2023) and Prof. Kakuchi contributed to this work as co-authors.
Read the article here.

Publications Jul. 4, 2024

A preprint by Mr. Kasai (M1) has been posted on ChemRxiv.
Read the preprint here.

Publications May 29, 2024

A paper by Ms. Matsubara (D2), published in ChemPlusChem (Wiley-VCH), has been selected as both a Front Cover and a Cover Profile article in recognition of its scientific significance.
For more information, please see thepress release.

Lab Life Apr. 1, 2024

The new academic year has begun, and two undergraduate students have joined our laboratory.We look forward to working together on exciting research projects.
To all continuing students, we wish you a productive and successful year ahead.

Event Mar. 25, 2024

We held a joint farewell party with the Amii Laboratory to celebrate the graduation of our students.
Congratulations to Mr. Nirazuka (M2) and all graduating members of both laboratories.
We wish you every success in your future careers.

Lab Life Oct. 1, 2023

Two undergraduate students have joined our laboratory.
We look forward to conducting exciting research together.

Lab Life Sep. 28, 2023

Dr. Zhou (D3), who joined our laboratory from Taiwan as a doctoral student, has successfully completed his Ph.D. degree.
Congratulations, and we wish him continued success in his future career.

Announcement Jun.–Jul. 2023

Students at Gunma University who are interested in visiting our laboratory are encouraged to contact us using this form while logged in with their university account.

Publications Jun. 23, 2023

A paper by Mr. Zhou (D3) has been accepted for publication in Polymer Journal.
Read the article here.

Publications May 22, 2023

A paper by Mr. Zhou (D3) has been selected as an Inside Front Cover article in RSC Sustainability.
In recognition of the significance of this work, prof. Kakuchi and Mr. Zhou were also selected for the RSC Sustainability Author Showcase and invited to present their research in an RSC Sustainability webinar.
For more details, please see the announcement.

Publications Apr. 3, 2023

A preprint by Ms. Matsubara (D1) has been posted on ChemRxiv.
In this work, we developed an interpretable machine-learning model capable of accurately predicting graft-polymerization conversion.
The model also enabled visualization and quantitative analysis of the key factors governing graft polymerization, a complex interfacial reaction process.
Read the preprint here (Open Access).

Lab Life Apr. 3, 2023

Three undergraduate students have joined our laboratory.
We look forward to another exciting and productive academic year together.

Event Mar. 21, 2023

Although our traditional joint graduation party with the Amii Laboratory could not be held due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we organized a joint farewell gathering to celebrate our graduating students.
We wish all graduates continued success in their future careers.

Publications Feb. 7, 2023

A paper by Mr. Zhou (D3) has been accepted for publication in RSC Sustainability.
Congratulations to Zhou on this achievement. Please see the Publications page for further details.

Lab Life Feb. 2023

Steve joined our laboratory from France as an international visiting student.
We look forward to sharing exciting research experiences in polymer chemistry together.

Award Jan. 10, 2023

Ms. Matsubara (M2) received the Best Poster Award at QST Takasaki Science Festa 2022, held in Takasaki and online on December 6–7, 2022. For more details, please see the announcement.

Award Sep. 27, 2022

Mr. Nirazuka (M1) received the Excellent Poster Award at the 5th North Kanto Regional Symposium of the Kanto Branch of the Society of Polymer Science, Japan, held online on August 29, 2022.
Congratulations!
For more details, please see the announcement.

Publications Sep. 27, 2022

Our publication list has been updated.
A collaborative research paper with QST has been published online.

Announcement Aug.–Sep. 2022

Students at Gunma University who are interested in visiting our laboratory are encouraged to contact us using this form while logged in with their university account.

Research News Jul. 22, 2022

Ms. Matsubara (M2) was selected for the FY2022 MANABIYA Academic Program (ICReDD). Congratulations!

Publications Jun. 22, 2022

A paper by Ms. Matsubara (M2) has been accepted for publication in Molecular Systems Design & Engineering (RSC). Congratulations!

Lab Life Apr. 4, 2022

Three undergraduate students, including members of the GFL program, joined our laboratory this year.
We look forward to working together on exciting research projects.

Event Mar. 31, 2022

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our traditional joint graduation party with the Amii Laboratory could not be held this year.
We wish all graduating students every success in their future careers.

Publications Mar. 8, 2022

A preprint by Ms. Matsubara (M1) has been posted on ChemRxiv.
Using GFN2-xTB and DLPNO-CCSD(T) calculations, this work provides new insights into polymer reactions.
Read the preprint here.

Publications Jul. 29, 2021

A paper by Mr. Fukazawa (FY2020 graduate) and Mr. Zhou (D1) has been published online.
Read the article here.

Publications Jun. 30, 2021

A paper by Ms. Matsubara (M1) and Mr. Fukazawa (FY2020 graduate) has been published online.
Read the article here.
This work demonstrates the design of optimized polymer reactions through the integration of computational and experimental chemistry.

Publications Jun. 22, 2021

A paper by Ms. Hirama (FY2020 graduate) and Mr. Zhou (D1) has been published online.
Read the article here.

Publications Jun. 16, 2021

A paper by Ms. Matsubara (M1) and Mr. Fukazawa (FY2020 graduate) has been accepted for publication in Macromolecules (ACS).

Publications May 4, 2021

Research conducted by Ms. Hirama (FY2020 graduate) and Mr. Zhou (D1) has been accepted for publication.

Lab Life Apr. 1, 2021

Two undergraduate students joined our laboratory this year.
We look forward to another exciting academic year together.

Event Mar. 23, 2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our traditional joint graduation party with the Amii Laboratory could not be held this year.
Instead, we organized a joint farewell gathering for our graduating students.
We wish all graduates continued success in their future careers.

Publications Jan. 12, 2021

A paper by Mr. Tsuji (M2), Mr. Fukazawa (M2), and Mr. Yamashita (FY2019 graduate) has been published online. Read the article here.

Publications Dec. 16, 2020

A paper by Mr. Takahashi (M2) has been published online. Read the article here.

Publications Nov. 20, 2020

A paper by Mr. Tsuji (M2), Mr. Fukazawa (M2), and Mr. Yamashita (FY2019 graduate) has been accepted for publication in Polymer Journal.
The work demonstrates the advanced utilization of biomass-derived materials through the Passerini three-component reaction.

Publications Nov. 16, 2020

A paper by Mr. Takahashi (M2) has been accepted for publication in Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics.
This work reports the first application of the Petasis three-component reaction to polymer synthesis, enabling the preparation of polymeric zwitterionic amino acids.

Lab Life Nov. 2020

Mr. Zhou joined our laboratory from Taiwan as a doctoral student.
We look forward to sharing exciting research experiences in polymer chemistry together.

Publications Nov. 10, 2020

A paper by Mr. Fukazawa (M2) has been published online. Read the article here.
This work demonstrates the theoretical design of polymer reactions through the integration of computational and experimental chemistry.

Research Highlights Nov. 1, 2020

A paper by Mr. Fukazawa (M2) has been selected for the Supplementary Cover of Macromolecules.
Congratulations!

Publications Oct. 28, 2020

A paper by Mr. Fukazawa (M2) has been accepted for publication in Macromolecules.
This work is the result of a collaborative research project involving Gunma University, Yamagata University, and Carnegie Mellon University.

Publications Jun. 9, 2020

A paper by Okura (FY2019 graduate) has been published online. This work reports the synthesis of a novel RAFT agent and aldehyde-terminated polymers, followed by end-group modification using the Passerini three-component reaction. Read the article here.

Publications May 8, 2020

Research conducted by Mr. Okura (FY2019 graduate) has been accepted for publication.

Lab Life Apr. 1, 2020

The new academic year has begun despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Event Mar. 24, 2020

Although our traditional joint graduation party with the Amii Laboratory was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we held a farewell gathering for graduating students.
We wish all graduates every success in their future careers.

Lab Life Dec. 6, 2019

Mr. Yamashita (M2) successfully returned from a short-term research stay at Chung Yuan Christian University in Taiwan.

Lab Life Oct. 28, 2019

Mr. Yamashita (M2) departed for a short-term research stay at Chung Yuan Christian University in Taiwan.
We wish him all the best.

Award Sep. 13, 2019

Mr. Yamashita (M2) received the Excellent Poster Award at the 9th Young Fluorine Chemists Meeting.
Congratulations!

Publications Aug. 19, 2019

Our publication list has been updated.
A collaborative paper with QST, to which Mr. Yamashita (M2) and Okura contributed, has been published.

News Jun. - Aug., 2017

Our laboratory website has been launched.

Publications Jun. 11, 2019

Our publication list has been updated.

Publications May. 23, 2019

Research conducted by Mr. Yamashita (M2) in collaboration with QST was featured in a press release.

Lab Life Apr. 1, 2019

Two undergraduate students joined our laboratory this year.
We look forward to another exciting academic year together.

Lab Life Publications Apr. 2, 2018

Four undergraduate students joined our laboratory this year.
The publication list has also been updated.

News Aug. 4, 2017

Our laboratory website has been launched.