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Yoshinori HASEGAWA

Yoshinori HASEGAWA

Researcher/R&D team leader, KAO CORPORATION
Japan

Biography: 

 

Yoshinori HASEGAWA has been serving as the R&D team leader at Kao Corporation since 2020, where he focuses on the development of water-based glide coatings using cellulose nanofiber (CNF) under the brand name "LUNAFLOW®". He specializes in research on slippery surfaces using Pickering emulsions of CNF and lubricants, exploring applications such as anti-fouling, snow-shedding, and release agents, and has achieved commercialization in the release agent sector. Through the development of effective release agents, he has contributed to reducing manufacturing burdens in rubber and resin molding processes. These water-based, fluorine-free agents also demonstrate a commitment to environmental sustainability. Before joining Kao Corporation, he graduated with a master's degree from Kyoto University in 2014, where he conducted research on cancer imaging using polymer probes, contributing to advancements in biomedical applications.

About KAO:

 

Kao Group, which was established in Japan in 1887, has been providing consumer products for general consumers and chemical products that precisely meet the needs of industry in the world. Our Chemical Business has continued to development a range of unique chemical products centering around fats and oil derivatives, surfactants and functional polymers and today, these products are used in myriad applications in a broad range of industries all over the world. The Kao Group will continue to mobilize its comprehensive strengths to create value by innovating new materials, technologies, and new products, while expanding its business to encompass a wide range of industries around the world, to contribute to the realization of a rich lifestyle and culture in a sustainable society.

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