Prof. Kenji Mishima 

Application of high pressure technology to Chemical Engineering

Kenji Mishima*, Tanjina Sharmin, Mikio Ouchi

Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty ofEngineering, Fukuoka University,

 8-19-1,  Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka ,  814-0180Japan

*E-mail: mishima@fukuoka.ac.jp

Composite materials offer high functionality for critical applications, making it essential to develop technologies that control their nano- and microstructures. Our expertise lies in the development and design of novel, environmentally benign equipment in the field of chemical engineering, with a particular focus on scaling these technologies for industrial production. In collaboration with Kao Corporation, we conducted research on fluorinated resin coating of inorganic microparticles using supercritical carbon dioxide, enabling industrial-scale production in a 100-liter reaction apparatus. This work successfully led to the practical application of supercritical carbon dioxide micro-coating. Additionally, we developed a novel dyeing technology that generates no wastewater and a painting technology that eliminates the use of toxic solvents such as toluene. Furthermore, we invented a high-pressure ultrasound irradiation technique for the production of new liposomes and advanced drug delivery systems. 

Prof. Kenji Mishima 

Prof. Kenji Mishima is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Fukuoka University, and Head of the Composite Materials Research Center (2012–2024). He previously served as Director of the Center for International Programs and the School of Japanese Language and Culture (2019–2023). His research focuses on environmentally friendly chemical engineering technologies, including supercritical carbon dioxide applications for coating, waste-free dyeing, and non-toxic painting. He has received over 20 research grants, including the Institute Prize from the Society of Materials Engineering for Resources of Japan. With over 300 scholarly contributions, nearly 280 peer-reviewed, he serves on the Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering (APJ) Editorial Board and reviews for The Journal of Supercritical Fluids (Elsevier).