Close-up on Research in Focus “Strengthening Gels with Eringi (King Oyster Mushrooms) and Kanpyo (Dried Gourd Strips)”

Associate Professor Tasuku Nakajima (Faculty of Advanced Life Science) published a paper titled “Soft and tough bio-composites via integration of agricultural products and polymer gels” in January 2026. We interviewed Dr. Nakajima for more information.

Associate Professor Tasuku Nakajima (center) with collaborators: Ms. Kagari Maruyama (left) and Ms. Honoka Matsuura (right)

Original Article

Soft and tough bio-composites via integration of agricultural products and polymer gels