Satoshi Kimura

7.3k total citations · 1 hit paper
178 papers, 5.8k citations indexed

About

Satoshi Kimura is a scholar working on Biomaterials, Biomedical Engineering and Plant Science. According to data from OpenAlex, Satoshi Kimura has authored 178 papers receiving a total of 5.8k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 91 papers in Biomaterials, 44 papers in Biomedical Engineering and 39 papers in Plant Science. Recurrent topics in Satoshi Kimura's work include Advanced Cellulose Research Studies (64 papers), Polysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls (33 papers) and biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties (29 papers). Satoshi Kimura is often cited by papers focused on Advanced Cellulose Research Studies (64 papers), Polysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls (33 papers) and biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties (29 papers). Satoshi Kimura collaborates with scholars based in Japan, South Korea and United States. Satoshi Kimura's co-authors include Masahisa Wada, Shigenori Kuga, Jie Cai, Tadahisa Iwata, Ung‐Jin Kim, Masahisa Wada, Lina Zhang, Masahiro Samejima, Kiyohiko Igarashi and Anu Koivula and has published in prestigious journals such as Science, Advanced Materials and Journal of Biological Chemistry.

In The Last Decade

Satoshi Kimura

170 papers receiving 5.7k citations

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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Microbial decomposition of biodegradable plastics on the deep-sea floor

2024 94 citations Taku Omura, Noriyuki Isobe et al. Nature Communications profile →

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
Satoshi Kimura Japan	38	2.9k	1.8k	1.1k	936	715	178	5.8k
Cyrille Rochas France	50	2.8k 1.0×	1.4k 0.8×	1.1k 1.0×	629 0.7×	433 0.6×	181	8.4k
Sergio Paoletti Italy	44	1.6k 0.5×	1.7k 0.9×	574 0.5×	1.2k 1.2×	244 0.3×	226	7.1k
Gudmund Skjåk‐Bræk Norway	55	2.2k 0.8×	2.6k 1.5×	1.1k 1.0×	2.2k 2.4×	159 0.2×	144	10.9k
Per Tomas Larsson Sweden	38	5.0k 1.7×	2.9k 1.6×	1.3k 1.2×	354 0.4×	437 0.6×	90	6.6k
Candan Tamerler United States	42	2.8k 1.0×	1.6k 0.9×	460 0.4×	3.1k 3.3×	248 0.3×	152	6.5k
Markus B. Linder Finland	54	3.6k 1.3×	3.3k 1.9×	1.7k 1.5×	3.1k 3.3×	281 0.4×	201	10.0k
Shaoning Yu China	31	1.2k 0.4×	1.3k 0.8×	336 0.3×	2.6k 2.7×	351 0.5×	111	6.6k
Marguerite Rinaudo France	19	4.1k 1.4×	1.4k 0.8×	834 0.8×	975 1.0×	138 0.2×	23	7.7k
Denise Freitas Siqueira Petri Brazil	36	1.5k 0.5×	1.2k 0.7×	528 0.5×	664 0.7×	166 0.2×	178	4.8k
Adley F. Rubira Brazil	52	3.8k 1.3×	2.9k 1.7×	535 0.5×	557 0.6×	251 0.4×	266	9.5k

Countries citing papers authored by Satoshi Kimura

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Satoshi Kimura

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Satoshi Kimura. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Satoshi Kimura based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Satoshi Kimura. Satoshi Kimura is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

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Isobe, Noriyuki, Keiko Tanaka, Shun’ichi Ishii, et al.. (2025). Fully circular shapable transparent paperboard with closed-loop recyclability and marine biodegradability across shallow to deep sea. Science Advances. 11(15). eads2426–eads2426.

Kimura, Satoshi, et al.. (2024). Low-dielectric thermosetting resins derived from polysaccharide unsaturated esters. Polymer Degradation and Stability. 230. 111011–111011. 4 indexed citations

Kimura, Satoshi, et al.. (2024). Improvement of Marine Biodegradability and Mechanical Properties of Poly(D-lactide) Films by Embedment of Poly(ethylene glycol)-Modified (PEGylated) Enzymes. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 12(31). 11674–11682. 3 indexed citations

Omura, Taku, Noriyuki Isobe, Takamasa Miura, et al.. (2024). Microbial decomposition of biodegradable plastics on the deep-sea floor. Nature Communications. 15(1). 568–568. 94 indexed citations breakdown →

Suzuki, Shiori, et al.. (2023). Enhancement of Regenerated Curdlan Fibers with High Wet-Ductility via Post-Drawing in Water. Journal of Fiber Science and Technology. 79(6). 143–149.

Pezzotti, Giuseppe, Tetsuya Adachi, Toshiro Yamamoto, et al.. (2023). In Situ Raman Analysis of Biofilm Exopolysaccharides Formed in Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sanguinis Commensal Cultures. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 24(7). 6694–6694. 5 indexed citations

Doi, Y., Kazuho Daicho, Noriyuki Isobe, et al.. (2023). Monitoring crystallite fusion of nanocellulose during colloid condensation. Cellulose. 30(13). 8287–8297. 4 indexed citations

Kim, Ung‐Jin, et al.. (2017). Protein adsorption of dialdehyde cellulose-crosslinked chitosan with high amino group contents. Carbohydrate Polymers. 163. 34–42. 161 indexed citations

Yamashita, Daichi, Satoshi Kimura, Masahisa Wada, & Keiji Takabe. (2016). Improved Mäule color reaction provides more detailed information on syringyl lignin distribution in hardwood. Journal of Wood Science. 62(2). 131–137. 23 indexed citations

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Kimura, Satoshi, et al.. (2014). SLIP FACTOR OF HIGH STRENGTH BOLTED FRICTIONAL JOINTS WITH ROUGHENED STEEL SURFACE AND INORGANIC ZINC RICH PAINTED SURFACE. Journal of Japan Society of Civil Engineers Ser A1 (Structural Engineering & Earthquake Engineering (SE/EE)). 70(1). 137–149. 2 indexed citations

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Hemmi, T., et al.. (2012). Heat Treatment Trials for ITER Toroidal Field Coils. TEION KOGAKU (Journal of Cryogenics and Superconductivity Society of Japan). 47(3). 166–171. 2 indexed citations

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Igarashi, Kiyohiko, Takayuki Uchihashi, Anu Koivula, et al.. (2012). Visualization of Cellobiohydrolase I from Trichoderma reesei Moving on Crystalline Cellulose Using High-Speed Atomic Force Microscopy. Methods in enzymology on CD-ROM/Methods in enzymology. 510. 169–182. 20 indexed citations

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Koizumi, N., et al.. (2012). Winding Trials for ITER Toroidal Field Coils. TEION KOGAKU (Journal of Cryogenics and Superconductivity Society of Japan). 47(3). 160–165. 1 indexed citations

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Cai, Jie, Shilin Liu, Feng Jiao, et al.. (2012). Cellulose–Silica Nanocomposite Aerogels by In Situ Formation of Silica in Cellulose Gel. Angewandte Chemie International Edition. 51(9). 2076–2079. 342 indexed citations

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Yokoyama, Kazuhito, Hajime Satō, Rusli Bin Nordin, et al.. (2005). Effects of Pesticides on the Peripheral and Central Nervous System in Tobacco Farmers in Malaysia: Studies on Peripheral Nerve Conduction, Brain-Evoked Potentials and Computerized Posturography. Industrial Health. 43(2). 285–294. 34 indexed citations

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Bi, Xiuqiong, et al.. (2003). Emergence of Protease Inhibitor Resistance–Associated Mutations in Plasma HIV-1 Precedes That in Proviruses of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells by More Than a Year. JAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes. 34(1). 1–6. 43 indexed citations

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Kimura, Satoshi & Tetsuo Kondo. (2002). Recent progress in cellulose biosynthesis. Journal of Plant Research. 115(4). 297–302. 31 indexed citations

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Kimura, Satoshi, Naoki Sakurai, & Takaò Itoh. (1999). Relationship between cellulose contents and cellulose synthesizing complexes (=TCs) in brittle and nonbrittle strains of barley. Plant and Cell Physiology. 40. 1 indexed citations

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Kimura, Satoshi & Takaò Itoh. (1996). ASSEMBLY OF CELLULOSE MICROFIBRILS IN ASCIDIANS. Plant and Cell Physiology. 37. 134. 1 indexed citations

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Suzuki, Shiho, et al.. (1969). THE CRITICAL ELONGATION AND THE MOLECULAR WEIGHT BETWEEN CROSS-LINKS OF RUBBER. NIPPON GOMU KYOKAISHI. 42(4). 254–259. 2 indexed citations

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