Most recent research project commitments (since 2009):
- Development of new environmentally-safe technology for a seismic-resistant landfill capable of withstanding a massive earthquake (Kyushu University, 2014- 2017). Collaboration with Ando-Hazama Corporation.
Funded by: Ministry of the Environment of Japan
PI: Prof. Takayuki Shimaoka (Kyushu University)
- Biophosphate remediation of MSWI fly ash products and scrubber residues from thermal treatment of municipal solid waste using natural fishbone: An innovative and eco-friendly approach.
- Mineralogical and chemical study on the influence of water quenching process in WtE plants on MSWI bottom ash formation and its characteristics: special focus on chlorine and metal behavior for recycling purpose. Collaboration with Takuma Corporation.
- Studying the characteristics, behavior, and efficient treatment of radioactive cesium in the waste incineration residues (Kyushu University, 2012- 2014). Collaboration with Takuma Corporation.
Funded by: Ministry of the Environment of Japan
PI: Prof. Takayuki Shimaoka (Kyushu University)
- Hydrogen gas generation mechanism from MSW incineration ash residues and evaluating the capacity for commercial hydrogen production- a green innovation. Collaboration with Takuma Corporation.
Funded by: 1) The Fukuoka Research Commercialization Center for Recycling Systems (Kyushu University, 2015- 2016), and 2) Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) (Kyushu University, 2016- 2019)
PI: Prof. Takayuki Shimaoka (Kyushu University)
- Evaluating the impacts of an innovative thermal treatment technology on the quality optimization, heavy metals leachability, and chloride behavior of municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash (MSWIBA). Collaboration with Takuma Corporation.
- Investigating the behavior of chloride-rich components in fine ash products derived from the thermal treatment of paper industry sludge: toward utilization of ash as an alternative recycled material for cement. Collaboration with Sumitomo Corporation.
- Cooperative study for the development of recycle-based waste management system using cement factories in Chinese mega-cities (Kyushu University, 2009- 2011).
Funded by: International Research and Development Cooperative Project:
New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), Japan
PI: Prof. Takayuki Shimaoka (Kyushu University)
- Investigating the influence of natural weathering on the physicochemical characteristics, mineralogical behavior and stability of municipal solid waste (MSW) combustion residues in the landfills (Kyushu University, 2009- 2011).
Funded by: the Grant-in-Aid for Japan-USA joint research project and Research Grant-in-Aid for Sustainable Society and Waste Management funded by the Ministry of Environment
PI: Prof. Takayuki Shimaoka (Kyushu University)