研究業績
Contents
- Refereed Journal Articles
- Refereed Reviews
- Selected Referred Journal Articles Book Chapter
- Patents
- Advisory Boards
- Invited/Plenary speaker
- Professional activities
Refereed Journal Articles
- R. Iyer, K. Boga, J. F. Varga, H. T. Wang, K. Saito,* “Poly (bibenzyl-trifluoromethyl piperidinium)-Based Anion Exchange Membranes with High Alkaline Durability” ACS Appl. Polym. Mater. 2025, 7, 16, 10507–10515.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsapm.5c01316 - D. W. Burke, M. Yamashita, Z. Wang; M. Kuzumoto, K. Urayama; K. Saito, S. Furukawa, “Mechanically tunable porous gels constructed via the dual coordination/covalent polymerization of coumarin-functionalized rhodium–organic cuboctahedra” Chem. Sci. 2025, 16, 8509-8522.
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SC00535C - E. C. Thompson, P. Anastas, H. Bialk, D. D’Alessandro, V. P. Hoven, T. J. Kedwards, Z. Liu, A. Mudring, K. Saito, V. Z. Zeidler, G. Daher, “Advancing green chemistry performance assessment: the Estée Lauder Companies’ continuing journey towards meaningful transparency” Green . Chem. 2025, 27, 5015-5026.
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4GC04670F - P. S. Roy, N. Nasari, A. F. Patti, F. Allais,* K. Saito,* G. Garnier,* “Reversible Photo‐Responsive Hydrophobic Coating Synthesized from Lignin‐Derivable Molecules on Nanocellulose Films for Packaging Applications”, ChemSusChem, 2025, 14, e202402113
https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.202402113 - R. Iyer, K. Boga, J. F. Varga, H. T. Wang, K. Saito,* “Aryl-Ether-Free Polyaromatics-Based Alkaline-Resistant Anion exchange PTFE Composite Membrane”, Macromol. Chem. Phys., 2025, 225(14), 2400215.
https://doi.org/10.1002/macp.202400215 - A. Alrayyes, K. Boga, H. Wang, K. Saito,* “Construction of a MOF/polysiloxane-based nanocomposite membrane with precise gas separation phototuning”, ACS Appl. Polym. Mater., 2024, 6, 13567-13573.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsapm.4c02060 - A. Alrayyes, K. Boga, M. Vidallon, H. Wang, K. Saito,* “Synthesis and Controlled Cargo Release of Novel Photoresponsive Polysiloxane‐based Single‐chain Nanoparticles”, Macromol. Chem. Phys., 2024, 225, 2300081
https://doi.org/10.1002/macp.202300081 - P. Vijay, V. Raghuwanshi, J. Ma, W. Batchelor, K. Saito,* “Fenton-like oxidation of pinewood to produce cellulose nanoparticles in one pot treatment”, Cellulose, 2024, 31, 953-967
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-023-05573-2 - K. Boga, A. F. Patti, J. C. Warner, G. P. Simon, K. Saito, In situ fabrication of photo-responsive PVA composites enabled by doping with coumarin-derived nanoparticle, Composites Communications, 2023, 44, 2452-2139. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coco.2023.101740
- K. Boga, A. F. Patti, J. C. Warner, G. P. Simon, K. Saito, Eco-Friendly Photoreversible Adhesives Derived from Coumarin-Functionalized Epoxy Soybean Oil, ACS Applied Polymer Materials, 2023, 5(7), 4644-4653. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsapm.3c00091
- M. Inada, T. Horii, T. Fujie, T. Nakanishi, T. Asahi, K. Saito, Debonding-on-demand adhesives based on photo-reversible cycloaddition reactions, Materials Advances, 2023, 4, 1289-1296.
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA01048H - P. S. Roy, M. M. Mention, A. F. Patti, G. Garnier, F. Allais, K. Saito, Photo-responsive lignin fragment-based polymers as switchable adhesives, Polym. Chem., 2023, 14, 913-924.
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2PY01474B - L. Verdugo, L. Zhang, K. Saito, W. Bruckard, J. Menacho, A. Hoadley, Flotation behavior of the most common electrode materials in lithium ion batteries, Polym. Int., 2022, 301, 121885.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121885 - R. Pal, A. K. Sikder, K. Saito, A. M Funston, J. R Bellare, Study of polycarbonate‐polystyrene interfaces using Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy Spectrum Imaging (STEM‐SI), Polym. Int., 2022, 72(1), 106-112. https://doi.org/10.1002/pi.6451
- M. Inada, A. Udagawa, S. Sato, T. Asahi, K. Saito,* “Photo-conversion of self-assembled structures into continuous covalent structures via [2+ 2]-cycloaddition reactions”, Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2022, 21, 2169-2177. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43630-022-00286-0
- P. Vijay, W. Batchelor, K. Saito,* “Preparation of coumarin polymer grafted nanocellulose films to form high performance, photoresponsive barrier layers”, J. Polym. Sci., 2022, 60(24), 3447-3462. https://doi.org/10.1002/pol.20220248
- K. Boga, A. F. Patti, J. C. Warner, G. P. Simon, K. Saito,* “Sustainable Light‐Stimulated Synthesis of Cross‐Linked Polymer Microparticles”, Macromol. Chem. Phys., 2022, 223(13), 2100493.
https://doi.org/10.1002/macp.202100493 - P. Vijay, W. Batchelor, K. Saito,* “One-pot treatment of cellulose using iron oxide catalysts to produce nanocellulose and water-soluble oxidised cellulose”, Carbohydr. Polym,. 2022, 282, 119060. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.119060
- P. Roy, M. M. Mention, M. A. P. Turner, F. Brunissen, V. G. Stavros, G. Garnier, F. Allais,* K. Saito*, “Bio-based photo-reversible self-healing polymer designed from lignin”, Green Chem., 2021, 24, 10050-10061.
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1GC02957F - P. S. Roy, G. Garnier, F. Allais, K. Saito,* “Strategic Approach Towards Plastic Waste Valorization: Challenges and Promising Chemical Upcycling Possibilities”, ChemSusChem, 2021, 14, 4007-4027.
https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.202100904 - Ruchi Pal, Laure Bourgeois, Matthew Weyland, Arun K. Sikder, Kei Saito, Alison M. Funston,* Jayesh R. Bellare,* “Chemical Fingerprinting of Polymers Using Electron Energy-Loss Spectroscopy”, ACS Omega, 2021, 6, 23934−23942
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.1c02939 - P. Chakma, S. V. Wanasinghe, C. N. Morley, S. C. Francesconi, K. Saito, J. L. Sparks, D. Konkolewicz, “Heat‐and Light‐Responsive Materials Through Pairing Dynamic Thiol–Michael and Coumarin Chemistry”, Macromol. Rapid Commun. 2021, 42, 2100070.
https://doi.org/10.1002/marc.202100070 - A Alrayyes, Y Hu, R Tabor, H Wang, K Saito*, “Photo-switchable membranes constructed from graphene oxide/star-PDMS nanocomposites for gas permeation control”, J. Mater. Chem. A. 2021, 9, 21167-21174.
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TA05947E - S. Tan, K, Saito*, M. T. W. Hearn,* Adsorption of a Humanized Monoclonal Antibody onto Thermoresponsive Copolymer-Grafted Sepharose Fast Flow Sorbents, Langmuir, 2021, 37, 1054–1061.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.0c02675 - S. Tan, R. I. Boysen, K. Saito,* M. T. W. Hearn,* “Dynamic Adsorption/Desorption of Proteins with Thermo-Responsive Polymer Grafted Sepharose Fast Flow Sorbents”, Sep. Purif. Technol., 2021, 259,118173.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2020.118173 - S. Tan, K, Saito*, M. T. W. Hearn,* Isothermal modelling of protein adsorption to thermo‐responsive polymer grafted sepharose fast flow sorbents, J. Sep. Sci., 2021, 44, 1884-1892.
https://doi.org/10.1002/jssc.202001188 - Y. Alqarni, F. Ishizuka, T. D. M. Bell, R. F. Tabor, P. B. Zetterlund, K. Saito,* “Confined polymerisation of bis-thyminyl monomers within nanoreactors: towards molecular weight control”, Polym. Chem., 2020, 11, 4326-4334.
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0PY00523A - V. Dao, K. Mohanarangam, P. Fawell, K. Simic, R. Ilyer, N. R. Cameron,* K. Saito,* Enhanced Flocculation Efficiency in a High-Ionic-Strength Environment by the Aid of Anionic ABA Triblock Copolymers, Langmuir, 2020, 36, 1538-1551.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.9b03689 - R. Pal, L, Bourgeois, M. Weyland, A. K. Sikder, K. Saito,* A. M. Funston,* J. Bellare,* “Chemical fingerprinting of polyvinyl acetate and polycarbonate using electron energy-loss spectroscopy”, Polym. Chem., 2020, 11, 5484-5429.
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0PY00771D - S. Tan, E. M. Campi, R. I. Boysen, K. Saito,* M. T. W. Hearn,* “Batch binding studies with thermo-responsive polymer grafted sepharose 6 fast flow sorbents under different temperatures and protein loading conditions”. J. Chromatogr. A, 2020, 1625, 461298.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chroma.2020.461298 - R. W. Lewis, N. Malic, K. Saito, N. R. Cameron,* R. A. Evans,* “Linear coordination polymer synthesis from biscatechol functionalized RAFT polymers”, Macromol. Rapid Commun., 2020, 41, 2000366.
https://doi.org/10.1002/marc.202000366 - C. K. Borrowman, P. Johnston, R. Adhikari, K. Saito, A. F. Patti,* “Environmental degradation and efficacy of a sprayable, biodegradable polymeric mulch”, Polym. Degrad. Stabil, 2020, 175, 109126.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2020.109126 - C. K.Borrowman, M. Bücking, B. Göckener, R. Adhikari, K. Saito, A. F. Patti,* “LC-MS analysis of the degradation products of a sprayable, biodegradable poly (ester-urethane-urea)”, Polym. Degrad. Stabil, 2020, 175, 109218.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2020.109218 - M. Ricci, M. G.T.A. Rutten, S. Toyouchi, S. Nanayakkara, B. Fortuni, R. Vitale, S. Rocha, D. A. Wilson, J. Hofkens, K. Saito*, and Hiroshi Uji-i* “Two-Photon-Induced [2 + 2] Cycloaddition of Bis-thymines: A Biocompatible and Reversible Approach”, ACS Omega 2020, 5, 11547–11552.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.0c00770 - L. Longe, G. Garnier, K. Saito,* “Linear Bio-Based Water Soluble Aromatic Polymers from Syringic Acid, S Type Degradation Fragment from Lignin”, J. Polym. Sci., 2020, 58, 540–547.
https://doi.org/10.1002/pol.20190070 - A. M. Mahmoud, J. P. Morrow, D. Pizzi, S. Nanayakkara, T. P. Davis, K. Saito, K. Kempe, “Nonionic Water-Soluble and Cytocompatible Poly(amide acrylate)s”, Macromolecules, 2020, 53, 693-701.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.macromol.9b02267 - G. A. Hurst. J. C. Slootweg, A. M. Balu, M. S. Climent-Bellido, A. Gomera, P. Gomez, R. Luque, L. Mammino, R. A. Spanevello, K. Saito, J. G. Ibanez “International Perspectives on Green and Sustainable Chemistry Education via Systems Thinking”, J. Chem. Educ. 2019, 96, 2794-2804
https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jchemed.9b00341 - V. Dao, N. R. Cameron,* K. Saito,* “Synthesis of UHMW Star-Shaped AB Block Copolymers and Their Flocculation Efficiency in High-Ionic-Strength Environments”, Macromolecules, 2019, 52, 7613-7624
https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.macromol.9b01290 - R. W. Lewis, N. Malic, K. Saito, R. A. Evans,* N. R. Cameron,* “Ultra-high molecular weight linear coordination polymers with terpyridine ligands”, Chem. Sci., 2019, 10, 6174-6183.
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC01115C - Y. Alqarni, T. D. M. Bell, R. F. Tabor, K. Saito,* “Topologically controlled synthesis of reversible macrocyclic compounds in microemulsions”, J. Org. Chem., 2019, 84, 8596-8601.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.joc.9b00913 - T. Hughes, G. P. Simon,* K. Saito,* “Light-Healable Epoxy Polymer Networks via Anthracene Dimer Scission of Diamine Crosslinker”, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 2019, 11, 19429-19443.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.9b02521 - J. Dai, A. F. Patti,*G. N. Styles, S. Nanayakkara, L. Spiccia, F. Arena, C. Italiano, K. Saito,* “Lignin oxidation by MnO2 under the irradiation of blue light”, Green Chem., 2019, 21, 2005-2014.
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8GC03498B - P. Ray, C. Smith, K. Saito,* G. P. Simon,* “Development of bio-acrylic polymers from Cyrene™: transforming a green solvent to a green polymer”, Polym. Chem., 2019, 10, 3334-3341.
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9PY00353C - T. Hughes, G. P. Simon,* K. Saito,* “Photocuring of 4-arm coumarin-functionalised monomers to form highly photoreversible crosslinked epoxy coatings”, Polym. Chem., 2019, 10, 2134-2142.
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8PY01767K - M. Abdallh, C. Yoshikawa, M. Hearn, G. P Simon,* K. Saito,* “Photoreversible Smart Polymers Based on 2π + 2π Cycloaddition Reactions: Nanofilms to Self-Healing Films”, Macromolecules, 2019, 52, 2446-2455.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.macromol.8b01729 - M. Abdallh, P. He, M. Hearn, G. P Simon,* K. Saito,* “Light-Switchable Self-Healing Dynamic Linear Polymers: Reversible Cycloaddition Reactions of Thymine-Containing Units”, ChemPlusChem, 2019, 84, 333-337.
https://doi.org/10.1002/cplu.201900079 - S. B. Kandy, G. P. Simon, W. Cheng, J. Zank, K. Saito, A. R. Bhattacharyya,* “Effect of Organic Modification on Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Dispersions in Highly Concentrated Emulsion”, ACS Omega, 2019, 4, 6647-6659.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.8b03179 - T. Hughes, G. P. Simon,* K. Saito,* “Improvement and tuning of the performance of light-healable polymers by variation of the monomer content”, Polym. Chem., 2018, 9, 5585-5593.
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8PY01203B - L. Longe, J. Couvreur, M. L. Grandchamp, G. Garnier,* F. Allais,* K. Saito,* “Importance of Mediators for Lignin Degradation by Fungal Laccase”, ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng. 2018, 6, 100097-10107.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.8b01426 - J. Dai, G. N. Styles, A. F. Patti,*K. Saito,* “CuSO4/H2O2‑Catalyzed Lignin Depolymerization under the Irradiation of Microwaves”, ACS Omega, 2018, 3, 10433-10441.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.8b01978 - M. Javid, E. Khera, K. Zia,* K. Saito, I. Bhatti, M. Asghar, “Synthesis and characterization of chitosan modified polyurethane bio-nanocomposites with biomedical potential”, Int. J. Biol. Macromol., 2018, 115, 375-384.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.04.013 - M. Javid, M. Rizwan, R. A. Khera, K. Zia,* K. Saito, M. Zuber, P. Langer, “Thermal degradation behavior and X-ray diffraction studies of chitosan based polyurethane bio-nanocomposites using different diisocyanates”, Int. J. Biol. Macromol., 2018, 117, 762-772.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.05.209 - P. Ray, C. Smith, G. P. Simon,* K. Saito,* “Synthesis of Bio-acrylic Polymers from Dihydro-5-hydroxyl furan-2-one (2H-HBO) by Free and Controlled Radical Polymerization”, ACS Omega, 2018, 3, 2040-2048.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.7b01929 - R. W. Lewis, R. A. Evans, N. Malic, K. Saito,* N. R. Cameron,* “Ultra-fast aqueous polymerisation of acrylamides by high power visible light direct photoactivation RAFT polymerisation”, Polym. Chem., 2018, 9, 60-68.
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7PY01752A - M. Abdallh, M. Hearn, G. P Simon,* K. Saito,* “Light triggered self-healing of polyacrylate polymers crosslinked with 7- methacryloyoxycoumarin crosslinker”, Polym. Chem., 2017, 8, 5875-5883.
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7PY01385J - V. Dao, N. R. Cameron,* K. Saito,* “Synthesis of ultra-high molecular weight ABA triblock copolymers via aqueous RAFT-mediated gel polymerisation, end group modifications and chain coupling”, Polym. Chem., 2017, 8, 6834-6843.
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7PY01410D - R. W. Lewis, R. A. Evans, N. Malic, K. Saito,* N. R. Cameron,* “Cleavage of macromolecular RAFT chain transfer agents by sodium azide during characterization by aqueous GPC”, Polym. Chem., 2017, 8, 3702 – 3711
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7PY00682A - A. S. Al-Shereiqi, B. J. Boyd, K. Saito,* “Photo-switchable self-assemblies based on thymine-containing bolaamphiphiles”, ChePlusChem, 2017, 82, 1135-1144.
https://doi.org/10.1002/cplu.201700207 - J. Dai, A. F. Patti,* L. Longé, G. Garnier, K. Saito,* “Oxidized lignin depolymerisation using formate ionic liquid as catalyst and solvent”, ChemCatChem, 2017, 9, 2684-2690.
https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.201700632 - R. Sepehrifar, R. I. Boysen, B. Danylec, Y. Yang, K. Saito, M. T.W. Hearn, Design, synthesis and application of a new class of stimuli-responsive separation materials, Anal. Chim. Acta, 2017, 963, 153-163.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aca.2017.01.061 - A. Udagawa, P. Johnston, H. Uekusa, H. Koshima, K. Saito,* T. Asahi,* Solid–State Photochemical Reaction of Multisubstituted Thymine Derivatives, ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng., 2016, 4, 6107-6114.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.6b01529 - A. Udagawa, P. Johnston, A. Sakon, R. Toyoshima, H. Uekusa, H. Koshima, K. Saito,* T. Asahi,* Crystal-to-crystal photo-reversible polymerization mechanism of bis-thymine derivative. RSC Adv., 2016, 6, 107317-107322.
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA24229D - J. Dai, S. Nanayakkara, T. C. Lamb, A. J, Clark, S. Guo. J. Zhang, A. F. Patti, K. Saito,* “Effect of the N-based ligands in copper complexes for depolymerisation of lignin”, New J. Chem., 2016, 40, 3511-3519
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5NJ03152D - R. Sepehrifar, R. I. Boysen, B. Danylec, Y. Yang, K. Saito, M. T.W. Hearn,* Application of pH-responsive poly(2-dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate)-block-poly(acrylic acid) coatings for the open-tubular capillary electrochromatographic analysis of acidic and basic compounds, Anal. Chim. Acta, 2016, 917, 117-125.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aca.2016.02.045 - R. W. Lewis, R. A. Evans, N. Malic, K. Saito,* N. R. Cameron,* “Polymeric drift control adjuvants for agricultural spraying”, Macromol. Chem. Phys., 2016, 217, 2223-2242.
https://doi.org/10.1002/macp.201600139 - Κ. Saito,* Κ. Μiyamoto, S. Nanayakkara, H. Ihara. M. T. W. Hearn, “Poly(N-4-vinylbenzyl-1,4,7-triazacyclononane) Copper Complex Grafted Solid Catalyst for Oxidative Polymerization of 2,6-Dimethylphenol”, Molecules, 2016, 21, 146.
https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules21020146 - C. Lin, K. Saito, R. I. Boysen, E. M. Campi, M. T. W. Hearn,* “Static and dynamic binding behavior of an IgG2 monoclonal antibody with several new mixed mode affinity adsorbents”, Sep. Purif. Technol., 2016, 163, 199-205.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2016.02.048 - U. Shaheen, T. W. Turney, K. Saito, W. P. Gates, A. F. Patti,* “Pendant cyclic carbonate-polymer/Na-smectite nanocomposites via in-situ intercalative polymerization and solution intercalation”, Journal of Polymer Science, Part A: Polym. Chem., 2016, 21, 2421-2429.
https://doi.org/10.1002/pola.28117 - C. Lin, R. I. Boysen, E. M. Campi, K. Saito, M. T. W. Hearn,* “Studies on the binding sites of IgG2 monoclonal antibodies recognized by terpyridine-based affinity ligands”, J. Mol. Recognit., 2016, 29, 334-342.
https://doi.org/10.1002/jmr.2535 - A. S. Al-Shereiqi, B. J. Boyd, K. Saito,* “Photo-responsive self-assemblies based on bioinspired DNA-base containing bolaamphiphiles”, Chem. Commun., 2015, 51, 5460-5462.
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4CC08580A - N. Bai, G. P. Simon,* K. Saito,* “Characterisation of the thermal self-healing of a high crosslink density epoxy thermoset”, New. J. Chem., 2015, 39, 3497-3506.
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5NJ00066A - P. Johnston, D. Wheldale, C. Braybrook, K. Saito,* “Topochemical Polymerization using Bis-thyminyl Monomers”, Polym. Chem., 2014, 5, 4375-4384.
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4PY00265B - S. Nanayakkara, A. F. Patti, K. Saito,* “Chemical Depolymerization of Lignin Involving the Redistribution Mechanism with Phenols and Repolymerization of Depolymerized Products”, Green Chem., 2014, 16, 1897-1903.
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3GC41708E - S. Nanayakkara, Z. Zhao, A. Patti, L. He, K. Saito,* “Immobilized Horseradish Peroxidase (I-HRP) as Biocatalyst for Oxidative Polymerization of 2,6-Dimethylphenol”, ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng., 2014, 2, 1947-1950.
https://doi.org/10.1021/sc500392k - S. Nanayakkara, A. Patti, K. Saito,* “Lignin Depolymerization with Phenol via Redistribution Mechanism in Ionic Liquids”. ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng., 2014, 2, 2159-2164.
https://doi.org/10.1021/sc5003424 - A. Al-Hussin, R. I. Boysen, K. Saito, M. T. W. Hearn,* “Preparation and Electrochromatographic Characterization of New Chiral b-cyclodextrin Poly(acrylamidopropyl) Porous Layer Open Tubular Capillary Columns”, J. Chromatogr. A, 2014, 1358,199-207.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chroma.2014.06.067 - G. Kaur, A. Bertrand, J. Bernard, T. D. M. Bell, K. Saito,* “UV-Reversible Chain Extendable Polymers from Thymine Functionalized Telechelic Polymer Chains”, J. Polym. Sci. A, 2014, 52, 2557-2561.
https://doi.org/10.1002/pola.27282 - P. Johnston, Y. Nishikami, K. Saito,* “Synthesis of Thyminyl Stilbazoles and Their Photo-reactivity”, Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2014, 13, 1290-1296.
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4PP00185K - A. Rusli, W. D. Cook,* T. L. Schiller, K.Saito, “Blends of epoxy-amine resins with polyphenylene oxide as processing aids and toughening agents. I: Uncured systems”, Polym. Int., 2014, 63, 52-59.
https://doi.org/10.1002/pi.4560 - R. Lyndon, K. Saito,* “Synthesis of Nano-structured Poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene-oxide)/Polystyrene in Water” J. Chin. Chem. Soc-Taip, 2014, 61, 731-736.
https://doi.org/10.1002/jccs.201400072 - C. Lin, P. Florio, E. Campi, C. Zhang, D. P. Fredericks, K. Saito, W. Jackson, M. Hearn,* “Synthesis of substituted terpyridine ligands for use in protein purification”, Tetrahedron, 2014, 70, 8520-8531.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tet.2014.09.074 - P. Florio, C. Coghlan, C. Lin, K. Saito, E. Campi, W. Jackson, M. Hearn,* “Isolation and Structure of a Hydrogen Bonded 2,2′:6′,2”-Terpyridin-4′-one Acetic Acid Adduct”, Aust. J. Chem., 2014, 67, 651-656.
https://doi.org/10.1071/CH13571 - N. Bai, K. Saito,* G. P. Simon,* “Synthesis of a diamine cross-linker containing Diels–Alder adducts to produce self-healing thermosetting epoxy polymer from a widely used epoxy monomer”, Polym. Chem., 2013, 4, 724-730.
https://doi.org/10.1039/C2PY20611K - N. Bai, G. P. Simon,* K. Saito,* “Investigation of the thermal self-healing mechanism in a cross-linked epoxy system”, RSC Adv., 2013, 3, 20699-20707.
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3RA43746A - K. Saito, K. Hirose, T. Okayasu, H. Nishide,* M. Hearn,* “TEMPO Radical Polymer Grafted Silicas as Solid State Catalysts for the Oxidation of Alcohols”, RSC Adv., 2013, 3, 9752-9756.
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3RA41823E - H. Zhang, E. Goikolea, J. S. Garitaonandia, D. Ortega, K. Saito,* K.Suzuki,* “A two-step process for preparation of dodecanethiol-capped Au nanoparticles with room-temperature spontaneous magnetization”, New J. Chem., 2013, 37, 2628-2631.
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3NJ00516J - A. Rusli, W. D. Cook,* K.Saito, “Allylic monomers as reactive plasticizers of polyphenylene oxide. Part III – Rheological and mechanical properties”, Eur. Polym. J., 2013, 49, 4072-4086.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2013.09.013 - G. Kaur, M. T. W. Hearn, T. D. M. Bell, K. Saito,* “Release Kinetics of 6-Mercaptopurine and 6-Thioguanine from Bioinspired Core-Crosslinked Thymine Functionalised Polymeric Micelles”, Aust. J. Chem., 2013, 66, 952–958.
https://doi.org/10.1071/CH13125 - S. Nanayakkara, A. F. Patti, K. Saito,* “Depolymerization of Poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide) in Green Solvents: Water and Ionic Liquid”, Aust. J. Chem., 2013, 66, 60–66.
https://doi.org/10.1071/CH12191 - P. Johnston, C. Braybrook, K. Saito,* “Topochemical Photo-reversible Polymerization of a Bioinspired Monomer and Its Recovery and Repolymerization after Photo-depolymerization”, Chem. Sci., 2012, 3, 2301-2306.
https://doi.org/10.1039/C2SC20380D - P. Johnston, E. I. Izgorodina,* K. Saito,* “The Interplay between Hydrogen Bonding and π-π Stacking Interactions in the Crystal Packing of N1-Thyminyl Derivatives, and implications for the photo-chemical [2π + 2 π]-cycloaddition of thyminyl compounds”, Photochem. Photobiol. Sci. 2012. 11, 1938–1951.
https://doi.org/10.1039/C2PP25228G - G. Kaur, S. L. Y. Chang, T. D. M. Bell, M. T. W. Hearn, K. Saito,* “Bioinspired Core-Crosslinked Micelles from Thymine-Functionalized Amphiphilic Block Copolymers: Hydrogen Bonding and Photo-Crosslinking Study”, J. Polym. Sci. A, 2011, 49, 4121–4128.
https://doi.org/10.1002/pola.24853 - K. Saito,* S. Pant, M. T. W. Hearn, “Oxidative Polymerization of 2,6-Dimethylphenol in Water using bis-Triazacyclononane Copper Catalyst”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 2011, 122, 2174–2180.
https://doi.org/10.1002/app.34322 - K. Suzuki,* H. Zhang, K. Saito, J. S. Garitaonandia, E. Goikolea, M. Insausti, “Ferromagnetism of Polythiophene-capped Au Nanoparticles”, J. Appl. Phys., 2011, 109, 07E328.
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3562444 - T. Okayasu, K. Saito,H. Nishide,* M. T. W. Hearn,* “Poly(vinylsulfonic acid)-grafted Solid Catalysts: New Materials for Acid-Catalysed Organic Synthetic Reactions”, Green Chem., 2010, 12(11), 1981-1989.
https://doi.org/10.1039/C0GC00241K - H. Zhang, K. Suzuki,* K. Saito, J.S. Garitaonandia, E. Goikolea and M. Insausti, “Effect of Organic Capping on the Magnetic Properties of Au Nanoparticles”, Mater. Sci. Forum, 2010, 654-656, 1174-1177.
https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.654-656.1174 - P. Johnston,T. W. Hearn, K. Saito,* “Solid-state Photoreversible Polymerization of n-Alkyl-linked Bis-thymines using Non-covalent Polymer-templating”, Aust. J. Chem., 2010, 63, 631-639.
https://doi.org/10.1071/CH09619 - S. Pant,M. T. W. Hearn, K. Saito,*“1,4,7-Tricarboxymethyl-1,4,7-triazacyclononane Copper Catalyzed Oxidative Polymerization To Form Poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide) in Water”, Aust. J. Chem., 2010, 63, 506-509.
https://doi.org/10.1071/CH09562 - T. Okayasu, K. Saito,H. Nishide,* M. T. W. Hearn,* “Preparation of Novel Poly(vinylsulfonic acid)-grafted Solid Phase Acid Catalyst and Its Use in Esterification Reactions”, Chem. Commun., 2009, 4708-4710.
https://doi.org/10.1039/B823177J - K. Saito,*J. C. Warner, “Core-shell Thymine Containing Polymeric Micelle System: Study of Controlled Release of Riboflavin”, Green Chem. Lett. Rev., 2009, 2, 71-76.
https://doi.org/10.1080/17518250903039782 - K. Saito,G.Sun, H. Nishide,* “Green Synthesis of Soluble Polyphenol: Oxidative Polymerization of Phenol in Water”, Green Chem. Lett. Rev., 2007, 1, 47-51.
https://doi.org/10.1080/17518250701756975 - K. Saito, L. R. Ingalls, J. Lee, J. C. Warner,* “Core-bound Micelles from Poly(vinylbenzylthymine)-b-poly(styrene sulfonic acid sodium salt) Based on Hydrogen Bonding and Photocrosslinking of Thymine”, Chemical Communication, 2007, 24, 2503-2505.
https://doi.org/10.1039/b700686a - J. R. Bianchini, K. Saito, T. B. Balin, V. Dua, J. C. Warner,* “Thymine-Based, Water-Soluble Phototerpolymers: Their Preparation and Synthesis”, J. Polym. Sci. A, 2007, 45, 1296-1303.
https://doi.org/10.1002/pola.21901 - K. Saito,N. Kuwashiro, H. Nishide,* “Catalyzed Oxidative Polymerization to Form Poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide) in Water using Water-soluble Copper Complex”, Polymer, 2006, 47, 6581-6584.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2006.07.033 - K. Saito, T. Masuyama, H. Nishide,* “Oxidative Polymerization in Water to Form Sulfoalkoxy Poly(phenylene oxide)s” Bull. Chem. Soc. Jpn. 2005, 78, 1699-1701.
https://doi.org/10.1246/bcsj.78.1699 - K. Saito, T. Tazaki, R. Matsubara, H. Nishide,* “Acid-Functionalized Poly(phenylene oxide)s: Their Preparation and Properties” Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 2005, 44, 8626-8630.
https://doi.org/10.1021/ie0501677 - K. Saito, T. Tago, T. Masuyama, H. Nishide,* “Oxidative Polymerization of 2,6-Dimethylphenol To Form Poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenyleneoxide) in Water” Angew. Chem. Inter. Ed., 2004, 43, 730-733.
https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.200352764 - K. Saito, T. Masuyama, K. Oyaizu, H. Nishide,* “Depolymerization of Poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide) under Oxidative Conditions” Chem.: Eur. J., 2003, 9, 4240-4246.
https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.200204669 - K. Saito, T. Masuyama, H. Nishide “Oxidative Polymerization to Form Poly(2,6-dimethylphenylene oxide) in Water” Green Chem., 2003, 5, 535-538.
https://doi.org/10.1039/B303168N - K. Oyaizu, K. Saito, E. Tsuchida,* “Copper-Catalyzed Oxidative Coupling of 2,4,6-Trimethylphenol with Oxygen” Chem. Lett., 2000, 11, 1318-1319.
https://doi.org/10.1246/cl.2000.1318 - K. Oyaizu, Y. Kumaki, K. Saito, E.Tsuchida,* “First Synthesis of High Molecular Weight Poly(2,6-difluoro-1,4-phenylene oxide) by Oxidative Polymerization” Macromolecules, 2000, 33, 5766-5769.
https://doi.org/10.1021/ma000626+
Refereed Reviews
- S. Fadlallah, P. S. Roy, G. Garnier, K. Saito*, F. Allais,* “Are lignin-derived monomers and polymers truly sustainable? An in-depth green metrics calculations approach”, Green Chem., 2021, 23, 1495-1535.
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC03982A - P. S. Roy, G. Garnier, F. Allais,* K. Saito,* “Strategic Approach Towards Plastic Waste Valorization: Challenges and Promising Chemical Upcycling Possibilities”, ChemSusChem, 2021, 14, 4007-4027.
https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.202100904 - P. S. Roy, G. Garnier, F. Allais, K. Saito,* “Effective Lignin Utilization Strategy: Major Depolymerization Technologies, Purification Process and Production of Valuable Material”, Chem. Lett., 2021, 50, 1123-1130.
https://doi.org/10.1246/cl.200873 - T. Hughes, G. P. Simon, K. Saito,* “Chemistries and capabilities of photo-formable and photo-reversible crosslinked polymer networks”, Mater. Horizons, 2019, 6, 1762-1773.
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9MH00217K - S. Tan, K. Saito, M. T. W. Hearn, “Stimuli-Responsive Polymeric Materials for Separation of Biomolecules”, Curr. Opin. Biotechnol, 2018, 53, 20-223.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copbio.2018.02.011 - R. Pal, A. K. Sikder, K. Saito,* A. M. Funston,* J. R. Bellare,* “Electron energy loss spectroscopy for polymers: A review”, Polym. Chem., 2017, 8, 6927 – 6937
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7PY01459G - P. Ray, C. Smith, G. P. Simon,* K. Saito,* “Renewable green platform chemicals for polymers”, Molecules, 2017, 22(3), 376.
https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules22030376 - V. Dao, N. R. Cameron,* K. Saito,* “Synthesis, properties and performance of organic polymers employed in flocculation applications”, Polym. Chem., 2016, 7, 11-25.
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5PY01572C - J. Dai. A. F. Patti. K. Saito,* “Recent developments in chemical degradation of lignin: catalytic oxidation and ionic liquids”, Tetrahedron Lett., 2016, 57, 4945-4951.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tetlet.2016.09.084 - G. Kaur,P. Johnston, K. Saito,* “Photo-reversible dimerisation reactions and their applications in polymeric systems”, Polym. Chem., 2014, 5, 2171-2186.
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3PY01234D
Selected Referred Journal Articles Book Chapter
- J. Dai, A. F. Patti, K. Saito,* “Depolymerization of Lignin by Catalytic Oxidation in Ionic Liquids”, Encyclopedia of Ionic Liquids, Zhang S. (eds.). Singapore: Springer, 2023, pp 250–262.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-4221-7_78 - S. Fadlallah, L. M. Mouterde, G. Garnier, K. Saito, F. Allais,* “Cellulose-Derived Levoglucosenone, a Great Versatile Chemical Platform for the Production of Renewable Monomers and Polymers”, Sustainability & Green Polymer Chemistry Volume 2: Biocatalysis and Biobased Polymers, ACS Symposium Series, ACS, 2020, Chapter 5, pp 77-97.
https://doi.org/10.1021/bk-2020-1373.ch005 - L. Lionel, G. Garnier,* K. Saito,* “Lignin biodegradation with fungi, bacteria and enzymes for producing chemicals and increasing process efficiency”, Book chapter in Production of Biofuels and Chemicals from Lignin (Biofuels and Biorefineries; vol. 6), Fang, Z. & Smith, R. L. (eds.). Singapore: Springer, 2016, p. 147-179.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-1965-4_6
Patents
- G. Simon, K. Saito, Shahid Kazi; Michael Gurin. A nanocomposite comprising a carbon nanomaterial dispersed in a polymeric matrix, Monash University, May 11, 2020, US provisional patent application No. 16/122364
- K. Saito, G. Simon, J. Dai. T. Hughes, Photo-polymerisable molecules and cross-linked polymers comprising polymerised residues thereof, Provisional patent application No. 2019900552
- K. Saito, G. Simon, P. Ray, A polymerisable composition comprising a vinyl monomer with bicyclic ring structure and a polymer thereof, Provisional patent application No. 2018904787
- K. Saito, G. Simon, M. Hearn, M. Abdallh, Acrylate coating compositions comprising a UV light cleavable cross-linking agent. nationall patent application No. 16/122364
- K. Saito, G. Simon, P. Ray, Renewable monomer and polymer and formulation produced therefrom, 2017, Provisional patent application No. 2016904726
- K. Saito, G. Simon, M. Abdallh, Self healing acrylic coatings based on UV-Stimuli, 2016, Provisional patent application No: 2016902105
- K. Saito, G. Simon, N. Bai, Epoxy Resins, 2013, PCT/AU2013/000518.
- P. Johnston, K. Saito, Solid-state photo-reversible polymerisation, 2012, PCT/AU2012/000470
- H.Nishide, K. Saito, Process for Producing Polyphenylene Ether in Water Solution, PCT Int. Appl. 2006, WO 2006030670, 18 pp.
- E. Tsuchida, K. Oyaizu, Y. Kumaki, K. Saito, Copper Complex Catalyst for Oxidative Polymerization of Fluorophenol. PCT Int. Appl. 2001, WO 2001021683, 54 pp.
Advisory Boards
- International Advisory Committee of the 9th International Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry (GSC-9), (2019)
- Secretary and International Advisory Committee of the 8th International Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry (GSC-8), (2017)
- International Advisory Committee of The 7th, 6th, 5th, 4th, and 3rd Asia-Oceania Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry (AOC-7, 2018), (AOC-6, 2016), (AOC-5, 2015), (AOC-4, 2013), (AOC-3, 2011)
- International Advisory Committee of the 7th International Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry (GSC-7), (2015)
- International Advisory Committee of The 2012 IUPAC World Polymer Congress 2012 (2011-2012)
- International Advisory Committee of The 15th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference + 5th International Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry, (2011)
Invited/Plenary speaker
- Invited Speaker: The Nobel Symposium on Chemistry for Sustainability: Fundamental Advances, Stockholm, May (2025)
- Keynote Speaker: Green International Conference on Green & Sustainable Chemistry – 7th EuChemS GSC Conference, Budapest, Hungary (2025)
- Invited Speaker: The International Conference on Materials for Advanced Technologies, Singapore (2025)
- Keynote Speaker: the 10th IUPAC International Conference on Green Chemistry, Beijing, China (2024)
- Keynote Speaker: The 8th Asia-Oceania Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry, NewZeland (2023)
- Keynote Speaker: The 1st Australian Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, Brisbane, Australia (2023)
- Invited Speaker: ACS Spring 2023, Indianapolis, IN, USA + Hybrid, (2023)
- Invited Speaker: 17th Pacific Polymer Conference, Brisbane, Australia, (2022)
- 招待講演: 高分子学会関東支部第7回神奈川地区講演会, 神奈川, 日本, (2022)
- 招待講演: 日本石鹸洗剤工業会 12月度技術委員会, 東京, 日本, (2022)
- 招待講演: 高分子学会関東支部, 5th G’L’owing Polymer Symposium in KANTO, オンライン, 日本, (2022)
- 招待講演: 関東高分子若手研究会 秋の講演会 2022~循環する高分子~, 東京, 日本, (2022)
- Invited Speaker: The Materials Research Society (MRS) Spring Meeting, Hawai + Virtual, USA, (2022)
- Invited Speaker: 16th Pacific Polymer Conference (PPC16), Singapore, (2019)
- Keynote Speaker: Innovation in Polymer Science and Technology 2019 (IPST2019), Bali, Indonesia, (2019)
- Invited Speaker: 37th Australasian Polymer Symposium, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, (2019)
- Invited Speaker: 5th China-Australia Polymer Meeting (CAPM-5), Guangzhou, China, (2019)
- Invited Speaker: International Conference on Advanced and Applied Petroleum, Petrochemicals and Polymers, Bangkok, Thailand, (2018)
- Invited Speaker: The Asia-Oceania Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry (AOC-4), Singapore, (2018)
- Invited Speaker: RACI National Congress, Polymer Division, Melbourne, Australia, (2017)
- Invited Speaker: The 6th International Conference on Bio-based Polymers (ICBP2017), Taoyuan, Taiwan, (2017)
- Keynote Speaker: SQU- Chemistry Conference 2017 Green and Sustainable Chemistry, Muscat, Oman, (2017)
- Invited Speaker: Green Chemistry New Zealand 2017, Auckland New Zealand, (2017)
- Invited Speaker: IUPAC International Symposium on Advanced Polymeric Material, Jeju, Korea, (2016)
- Invited Speaker: 2nd Korea-Australia Polymer Symposium (KAPS2), Gumi, Korea, (2016)
- Invited Speaker: The 5th Asia-Oceania Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry (AOC-5), New Delhi, India, (2015)
- Invited Speaker: The 4th Asia-Oceania Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry (AOC-4), Taiwan, (2013)
- Invited Speaker as Asia Excellence: 61st The Society of Polymer Science Annual Meeting, Yokohama, Japan, (2012)
- Invited Speaker: Green Science Symposium at Kouchi Universiry, Kouchi, Japan, (2012)
- Keynote Invited Speaker: 32nd Australasian Polymer Symposium, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia, (2011)
- Invited Speaker: 6th Global COE International Symposium on Practical Chemical Wisdom, Tokyo, Japan, (2011)
- Invited Speaker: 11th Green and Sustainable Chemistry Symposium, Tokyo, Japan, (2011)
- Invited Speaker: The 2010 International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies (Pacifichem), Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, (2010)
- Invited Speaker: 2nd International Conference on Advanced Materials and Practical Nanotechnology (2nd ICAMPN), Jakarta, Indonesia (2009)
- Invited Seminars: University of Rochester, USA, Aug 2014, The University of Melbourne, Australia, March 2014, The University of Adelaide, Australia, Oct 2013, Deakin University, September 2013, Waseda University, Japan, Feb 2013, The University of Sydney, The University of New South Wales, Australia, Oct 2012, Yale University, New Haven, USA, February, 2010; Mainichi Education Inc, Japan, August, 2009., Flinders University, South Australia, May, 2009
Professional activities
- Secretary of the Asian-Oceania Green & Sustainable Chemistry Network (2009-current)
- Committee member of Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) polymer division (2017- 2019)
- Treasurer of the RACI VIC branch polymer group (2017-current)
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry
- Member of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute, The American Chemical Society, and The Society of Polymer Science, Japan,
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