RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

SELECTED ORIGINAL PAPERS (ENGLISH)

1. Fabrication of a Gradient Nano-/Micro-structured Surface Layer on an Al–Si Casting Alloy by Means of Ultrasonic–Electropulsing Coupling Rolling Process
   Xiaopei Li, Song-Zhu Kure-Chu*, Toru Ogasawara, Hitoshi Yashiro, Haibo Wang, Zi-Zhen Xu, Xiao-Hui Li, Guo-Lin Song, Guoyi Tang
   Acta Metallurgica Sinica, in press, 1-7 (2018)
2. Nanocrystallization and enhanced surface mechanical properties of commercial pure titanium by electropulsing-assisted ultrasonic surface rolling
   Yongda Ye, Song-Zhu Kure-Chu*, Zhiyan Sun, Xiaopei Li, Haibo Wang, Guoyi Tang
   Materials and Design, 149 (4), 214-227 (2018)
3. Tailoring of Morphology and Crystalline Structure of Nanoporous TiO₂–TiO–TiN Composite Films for Enhanced Capacity as Anode Materials of Lithium-Ion Batteries
   Song-Zhu Kure-Chu, Haruki Sakuyama, Ei-ichi Suzuki, Hitoshi Yashiro, Kuniaki Sasaki, Hiroyo Segawa and Takehiko Hihara
   J. Electrochem. Soc. 165 (3), A477-A486 (2018).
4. A Comparative Study on the Static Recrystallization Behavior of Cold-Rolled Mg-3Al-1Zn Alloy Stimulated by Electropulse Treatment and Conventional Heat Treatment
   Xiaopei Li, Xiaohui Li, Song-Zhu Kure-Chu, Guoyi Tang
   Metallurg. Mater. Trans. A, 50 (2), 1-15 (2017).
5. Synthesis of laminated composites of alumina and nickel oxides by AC anodization and electrodeposition
   Segawa Hiroyo, Naka Takashi, Wada Kenji, Song-Zhu Kure-Chu
   Surf. Coat. Tech. 310, 93-97 (2017).
6. Fabrication of Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation Coatings
   Sung-Hyung Lee, Hitoshi Yashiro, Song-Zhu Kure-Chu
   J. Korean Inst. Surf. Eng. 50 (6), 1-7 (2017)
7. Controllable Fabrication of Multi-tiered Nanoporous Anodic TiO₂-TiN Composite Films as High-Performance Anode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries
   S.-Z. Kure-Chu, H. Sakuyama, S. Saito, S. Miura, H. Yashiro, H. Hirahara, H. Segawa, K. Wada, S. Inoue
   Electrochimica Acta, 212, 481-491 (2016).
8. Thermal Stability and Sulfidizing Resistance of High Reflective Multilayered Sn/Ag₃Sn and Sn/Ag Films Electrodeposited on Cu Alloy Sheets
   S.-Z. Kure-Chu, T. Ogasawara, R. Ye, H. Yashiro, K. Sasaki
   Electrochimica Acta, 212, 380-389 (2016).
9. Facile Fabrication of Ordered Multi-Tiered Hierarchical Porous Alumina Nanostructures with Multiple and Fractional Ratios of Pore Interval toward Multifunctional Nanomaterials
   Song-Zhu Kure-Chu, Kyosuke Osaka, Hitoshi Yashiro, Kenji Wada, Hiroyo Segawa, and Satoru Inoue
   ECS J. Solid State Sci. Tech., 5 (5), 285-292 (2016).
10. Nanoporous Sn-SnO₂-TiO₂ Composite Films Electrodeposited on Cu Sheets as Anode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries
    S.-Z. Kure-Chu, A. Satoh, S. Miura, M. Mizuhashi, and H. Yashiro
    J. Electrochem. Soc. 162 (7), D305-D311 (2015).
11. Controllable Fabrication of Networked Three-Dimensional Nanoporous Anodic Alumina Films on Low-Purity Al Materials
    S.-Z. Kure-Chu, K. Osaka, H. Yashiro, H. Segawa, K. Wada, and S. Inoue
    J. Electrochem. Soc. 162 (1), C24-C34 (2015).
12. Corrosion Resistance of Multilayered Sn/Ag₃Sn Films Electroplated on Cu Alloys for Highly Reliable Automotive Connectors
    S.-Z. Kure-Chu, H. Yashiro
    J. Electrochem. Soc. 161 (10), C441-C449, (2014).
13. Direct Growth of Highly Ordered Crystalline Zirconia Nanowire Arrays with High Aspect Ratios on Glass by a Tailored Anodization Song-Zhu Chu , K. Wada, S. Inoue, H. Segawa J. Electrochem. Soc., 158 (5), C148-C157 (2011).
14. Ordered Integrated Arrays of Pd and Pt Nanotubules on Al with Controllable Dimensions and Tailored Morphologies
    Song-Zhu Chu *, Hirotaka Kawamura, Masashi Mori
    J. Electrochem. Soc. 155 (5), D414-D418 (2008).
15. Fabrication and Characteristics of Pd Nanoparticles/Nanofilms on Ceramics toward Catalytic Electrodes
    Song-Zhu Chu *, Hirotaka Kawamura, Masashi Mori
    Electrochimica Acta, 53 (1), 92-99 (2007).
16. Large-Scale Fabrication of Ordered Nanoporous Alumina Films with Arbitrary Pore Intervals by Critical-Potential Anodization
    Song-Zhu Chu , K. Wada, S. Inoue, M. Isogai, Y. Katsuta, A. Yasumori
    J. Electrochem. Soc., 153 (9), B384-B391 (2006).
17. Fabrication of Integrated Arrays of Ultrahigh Density Magnetic Nanowires (Fe-Pt, Co-Pt, Ni-Pt alloys) on Glass by Anodization and Electrodeposition
    S. Z. Chu*, S. Inoue, K. Wada, K. Kurashima
    Electrochimica Acta, 51(5), 820-826 (2005)
18. Fabrication of Ideally Ordered Alumina Nanoporous Films and Integrated Alumina Nanotubule Arrays by High-Field Anodization
    Song-Zhu CHU, Kenji WADA, Satoru INOUE, Masafumi ISOGAI, Atsuo YASUMORI
    Adv. Mater. 17 (17), 2115–2119 (2005)
19. Fabrication and Photocatalytic Characteristics of Ordered Nanoporous X-doped (X = N, C, S, Ru, Te, Si) TiO₂/Al₂O₃ Films on ITO/Glass
    S. Z. Chu*, K. Wada, S. Inoue, J. Suzuki
    Langmuir, 21(17), 8035-8041 (2005)
20. Self-Organized Nanoporous Anodic Titania Films and Ordered Quantum Titania Nanodots/Nanorods on Glass
    S. Z. Chu*, S. Inoue, K. Wada, S. Hishida, K. Kurashima
    Adv. Funct. Mater. 15 (8), 1343-1349 (2005)
21. A New Electrochemical Lithography: Fabrication of Versatile Self-Organized Titania Nanostructures on Glass by Combinatorial Anodization
    S. Z. Chu*, S. Inoue, K. Wada, S. Hishida, K. Kurashima
    J. Electrochem. Soc.152 (1), C42-C47 (2005)
22. Fabrication and Structural Characteristics of Nano-crystalline Fe-Pt Thin Films and Fe-Pt Nanowire Arrays Embedded in Alumina Films on ITO/Glas
    S. Z. Chu*, S. Inoue, K. Wada, K. Kurashima
    J. Phys. Chem. B 108 (18), 5582-5587 (2004)
23. Fabrication of TiO₂-Ru(O₂)/Al₂O₃ Composite Nanostructures on Glass by Al Anodization and Electrodeposition
    Song-Zhu Chu, S. Inoue, K. Wada, S. Hishita,
    J. Electrochem. Soc. 151 (1), C38-C44 (2004)
24. Fabrication and Structural Characteristics of Ordered TiO₂-Ru(-RuO₂) Nanorods in Porous Anodic Alumina Films on ITO/Glass Substrate
    Song-Zhu Chu, K. Wada, S. Inoue, S. Hishita, K. Kurashima i
    J. Phys. Chem. B, 107 (37), 10180-10184 (2003)
25. Fabrication and Characteristics of Nanostructures on Glass by Al Anodization and Electrodeposition
    Song-Zhu Chu, K. Wada, S. Inoue, S. Todoroki
    Electrochimica Acta, 148 (20-22), 3147-3153 (2003)
26. Highly Porous (TiO₂–SiO₂–TeO₂)/Al₂O₃/TiO₂ Composite Nanostructures on Glass with Enhanced Photocatalysis Fabricated by Anodization and Sol-Gel Process
    Song-Zhu Chu, S. Inoue, K. Wada, D. Li, H. Haneda
    J. Phys. Chem. B 107 (27), 6586-6589 (2003)
27. Highly Porous TiO₂/Al₂O₃ Composite Nanostructures on Glass by Anodization and Sol-Gel Process: Fabrication and Photocatalytic Characteristics
    Song-Zhu Chu, S. Inoue, K. Wada
    J. Mater. Chem. 13 (4), 866-870 (2003).
28. An Integrated Array of TiO₂-SiO₂-TeO₂ Nanotubules on Glass: Fabrication and Structural Characteristics
    Song-Zhu Chu, S. Inoue, K. Wada
    Adv. Mater. 14 (23), 1752-1756 (2002).
29. Fabrication and Characteristics of Ordered Ni Nanostructures on Glass by Anodization and Direct Current Electrodeposition
    Song-Zhu Chu, S. Inoue, K. Wada, S. Todoroki, Y. K. Takahashi, K. Hono
    Chem. Mater. 14 (11), 4595-4602 (2002).
30. Formation and Microstructures of Anodic Alumina Films from Aluminum Sputtered on Glass Substrate
    Song-Zhu Chu, K. Wada, S. Inoue, S. Todoroki
    J. Electrochem. Soc. 149 (7), B-B-327 (2002).
31. Synthesis and Characterization of Titania Nanostructures on Glass by Al Anodization and Sol-gel Process
    Song-Zhu Chu, K. Wada, S. Inoue, S. Todoroki
    Chem. Mater. 14 (1), 266-272 (2002).
32. Local Surface Modification of Aluminum by Laser Irradiation
    Song-Zhu Chu M. Sakairi, H. Takahashi, K. Simamura, Y. Abe
    Electrochimica Acta, 47 (1-2), 225-234 (2001).
33. Laser-assisted Electroless Ni-P Deposition at Selected Areas on Al (-Mg, Si, Cu) Alloys
    S.-Z. Chu, M. Sakairi, H. Takahashi, K. Simamura, Y. Abe
    J. Electrochem. Soc. 147 (6), 281-289 (2000).
34. Electroless Copper Deposition at Selected Area on Aluminum with Pulsed YAG Laser
    S.-Z. Chu, M. Sakairi, H. Takahashi,
    J. Electrochem. Soc. 147 (4), 310-321 (2000).
35. Nucleation of Metals on Aluminum by Laser Irradiation and the Effect on Ni-P Electroless Deposition
    S.-Z. Chu, M. Sakairi, I. Saeki, H. Takahashi, Z. X. Qiu
    J. Electrochem. Soc. 146 (8), 307-316 (1999).
36. Local Deposition of Ni-P Alloy on Aluminum by Laser Irradiation and Electroless-Plating
    S.-Z. Chu, M. Sakairi, H. Takahashi, Z. X. Qiu
    J. Electrochem. Soc. 146 (2), 537-546 (1999).

RECENT PRESENTATIONS (INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS, PRESENTER)

1. Song-Zhu Kure-Chu*, Yongda Ye, Nobuhiro Kawakami, Reona Miyazaki, Takehiko Hihara, Hitoshi Yashiro, Guoyi Tang, One-Process Fabrication of Nanostructured TiO₂-TiO-TiN/XO₂ Composite Films on Ti Foils toward High-Performance Anode Materials for Lithium Ion Batteries, The 22nd Topical Meeting of the International Society of Electrochemistry, 15-18 April 2018, Tokyo, Japan
2. Song-Zhu KURE-CHU, One-Process Fabrication of Nanoporous Sn-SnO₂-TiO₂/Cu6Sn5 Composite Films on Cu by Hybrid Electrodeposition for High Capacity Lithium-ion Battery Anodes, International symposium of Surface Treatment & Modification Technologies 2017 (STMT2017), Nov.21-25, Jeju, South Korea (2017）
3. S.-Z. Kure-Chu, H. Sakuyama, N. Kawakami, H. Yashiro, Y. Kamiike, M. Okido, and H. Segawa, Nano-laminated Fabrication of Nanoporous Anodic TiO₂-TiO-TiN Composite Films and LiTiPO₄ Solid Electrolyte toward High-Security LIB Anode Materials, International Conference on Materials and Systems for Sustainability 2017 (ICMaSS 2017), Sept. 29-Oct.1, 2017, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan.
4. Kure-Chu Song-Zhu, Sakuyama Haruki, Li Xiaopei, Ye Rongbin, Suzuki Eiichi, Yashiro Hitoshi, Segawa Hiroyo, Wada Kenji, Song Guolin, Tang Guoyi, Understanding the Fabrication Mechanism of Nanoporous Anodic TiO₂-TiN Composite Films on Ti Sheets in Nitric-based Electrolytes toward Multi-Functional Materials, Anodize it ! 2017 Conference, July 11-13, Toulouse, France.
5. Song-Zhu Kure-Chu, T. Kawahara, H. Sasaki, H. Yashiro, and K. Sasaki, "Nanoporous Ni-Pd/Al₂O₃ Composite Films on Al as Catalytic Electrodes in Ethanol Oxidation for Direct Ethanol Fuel Cells", 67^th Annual Meeting of International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE 2016), ISE-161850, Aug.21–29, 2016. Hague, Netherlands.
6. Song-Zhu Kure-Chu, T. Ogasawara, R. Nakagawa, M. Uchidate, R. Ye, H. Yashiro, and K. Sasaki, "Tailored Fabrication and Fretting Corrosion Resistance of Nano-laminated Sn/Ag₃Sn(/Ag) Films Electrodeposited on Cu Alloy Plates for Electrical Connectors", 67^th Annual Meeting of International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE 2016), ISE-162183, Aug.21–29, 2016. Hague, Netherlands.
7. Song-Zhu Kure-Chu,* S. Miura, R. Suga, H. Yashiro, and K. Sasaki, "A Novel Nano-Structured Sn-SnO₂-TiO₂/Cu₆Sn₅ Composite Film Electrodeposited on Cu As High Capacity Anode Materials for Lithium Ion Batteries", 18^th International Meeting on Lithium Batteries (IMLB 2016), P1-0478, June 19–24, 2016. Chicago, Illinois, USA.
8. Song-Zhu Kure-Chu,* H. Sakuyama, R. B. Ye, H. Yashiro, H. Segawa, K. Wada, and S. Inoue, "Nanoporous Anodic TiO₂-TiO-TiN Composite Films with Enhanced Capacity as Anode Materials for Lithium Ion Batteries", 18^th International Meeting on Lithium Batteries (IMLB 2016), P1-0176, June 19–24, 2016. Chicago, Illinois, USA.
9. Song-Zhu Shochiku KURE-CHU (Plenary Invited Presentation), "Controllable Fabrication of Versatile Functional Nanomaterials by Smart Anodizing and Nano-coating Technologies", Frontiers at the Chemistry - Allied Sciences Interface (FCASI), April 24 – 26, 2016, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
10. T. Ogasawara, S. Z. Kure-Chu*, H. Yashiro, and K. Sasaki, "Thermal Stability and Sulfidizing Resistance of High Reflective Sn/Ag₃Sn-based Films Electrodeposited on Cu", 66^th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Electrochemistry, Oct.4 – 9, 2015, Taipei, Taiwan.
11. H. Sakuyama, S. Z. Kure-Chu*, H. Yashiro, K. Sasaki, H. Segawa, K. Wada, and S. Inoue "Facile Formation of 3D Nanoporous Anodic TiO₂-TiN Composite Films as Anode Materials for Lithium Rechargeable Batteries", 66^th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Electrochemistry, Oct.4–9, 2015, Taipei, Taiwan.
12. S. Z. Kure-Chu*, H. Sasaki, K. Osaka, H. Yashiro, H. Segawa, K. Wada, and S. Inoue "Fabrication and Electrochemical Characterization of Nanoporous Ni-Pd/Al₂O₃ Composite Films on Al as Anode Materials for Direct Ethanol Fuel Cells", ECS Conference on Electrochemical Energy Conversion & Storage with SOFC-XIV, July 26 – Aug.1, 2015, Glasgow, Scotland.
13. S. Z. Kure-Chu*, A. Sato, and H. Yashiro, "Controllable Fabrication of Nanostructured Sn-SnO₂-TiO₂ Composite Films on Cu Sheets as Anode Material for Lithium-ion Batteries", 226^th ECS Meeting, Oct. 5 – 9, 2014, Cancun, Mexico.
14. S. Z. Kure-Chu*, T. Ogasawara, H. Yashiro, M. Uchidate, R. Ye, E. Suzuki, T. Hosokai, and T. Naito "Fabrication and Characteristics of Multilayered Sn/Ag₃Sn Films on Cu Alloys toward Highly Durable LED Reflective Materials", The International Conference on Electronics Packaging (ICEP-2014), April 4-23-25, 2014, Toyama, Japan.
15. S.-Z. Kure-Chu,* S. Saito, H. Yashiro, H. Segawa, K. Wada, and S. Inoue, "Fabrication and Characteristics of Nanoporous Anodic TiO₂-TiN Composite Films toward Multi-Functional Nanomaterials", ISE 65^th Annual Meeting, Aug.31– Sept, 5, 2014, Lausanne, Switzerland.
16. S. Z. Kure-Chu*, T. Ogasawara, H. Yashiro, M. Uchidate, R. Ye, E. Suzuki, and T. Hosokai, "Multilayered Sn/Ag₃Sn Electroplating on Cu Alloys for High Reliable Electronic/Electric Materials", ISE 65^th Annual Meeting, Aug.31– Sept, 5, 2014, Lausanne, Switzerland.
17. S. Z. Kure-Chu*, and H. Yashiro, "Evaluation of Corrosion Resistance of Multilayered Sn/Ag₃Sn Coatings on Cu Alloys for Electric Connectors", 224^th ECS Meeting, Oct. 27 – Nov.2, 2013, San Francisco, CA, USA.
18. S. Z. Chu*, K. Osaka, H. Yashiro, H. Segawa, K. Wada, and S. Inoue, "Three-Dimensional Networked Nanoporous Anodic Alumina Films with Vertical and Transverse Pores Fabricated on Al with Different Purity", 224^th ECS Meeting, Oct. 27 – Nov.2, 2013, San Francisco, CA, USA.
19. S. Z. Chu*, H. Yashiro, H. Segawa, K. Wada, and S. Inoue, "Controlled Fabrication of Ordered 3D Porous Alumina Nanostructures with Designed Cell Ratios by Stepwise Anodization", PRiME 2012 (222^nd ECS Meeting), 7 Oct. 2012 - 12 Oct. 2012, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
20. S. Z. Chu*, H. Yashiro, H. Segawa, S. Inoue, and K. Wada, "Fabrication and Optical Characteristics of Ordered Crystalline ZrO2 Nanowires and Nanoporous Films on Glass", PRiME 2012 (222^nd ECS Meeting), 7 Oct. 2012 - 12 Oct. 2012, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
21. S. Z. Chu*, M. Odashima, T. Okita, T. Tamakawa, and J. Kumagai, "Corrosion Resistance of Multilayered Sn/Ag Electroplating on Cu Alloys for Automotive Connectors", The 62^nd Annual Meeting of International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE 2011), Sept.11-16, 2011, Niigata, Japan.
22. S. Z. Chu,* H. Kawamura, and M. Mori, "Integrated Arrays of Palladium & Platinum Nanotubules on Aluminum for electrolysis", The 8th International Conference on Advanced Surface Engineering (8th ICASE), April 25-26, 2006, Waseda Unv., Tokyo, Japan.
23. S. Z. Chu,* H. Kawamura, M. Mori, and M. Uotani, "Fabrication and Characteristics of Pd nanoparticles/Nanofilms on Electronic Conductive Ceramics as Catalytic Electrodes for Hydrogen Production", The 4th International Symposium on Electrochemical Processing of Tailored Materials (EPTM 2005), p.177, 3-5 October 2005, Kyoto Univ., Kyoto, Japan.
24. S. Z. Chu*, S. Inoue, K. Wada, and S. Hishita, "Fabrication of Self-Organized Titania Nanostructures on Glass by Combinational Anodizing Technology", The 2004 Joint International Meeting (206th ECS & 2002 ECSJ), Oct.3 – Oct.8, 2004, Hawaii, USA.
25. S. Z. Chu*, S. Inoue, and K. Wada, "Fabrication and Characteristics of Nanoporous Anodic Titania Films on Glass Substrates", The 55^th　Annual Meeting of International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE 2004), p.1275, Sept. 20 – 24, 2004, Thessaloniki, Greee.
26. S.-Z. Chu*, S. Inoue, and K. Wada, "Fabrication and Characteristics of Fe-Pt Nanowire Arrays on Glass Substrates", The 204th　Meeting of Electrochemical Society, Oct. 12-17, 2003, Orlando, USA.
27. S.-Z. Chu*, S. Inoue, K. Wada, S. Todoroki, D. Li, and H. Haneda, "Fabrication and Characteristics of Versatile Nanostructures on Glass Substrates by Sputtering Deposition, Al Anodization, Sol-Gel Process, and Electrodeposition", The 5th　Meeting of the Pacific Ocean Rim, Sept. 29-Oct.2, 2003, Nagoya, Japan.
28. S.-Z. Chu*, S. Inoue, K. Wada, S. Todoroki, M. Isogai, and K. Yasumori, Fabrication and Characteristics of Alumina Nanostructures on Glass Substrates by Sputtering Deposition and Al Anodization", The 5th　Meeting of the Pacific Ocean Rim, Sept. 29-Oct.2, 2003, Nagoya, Japan.
29. S.-Z. Chu*, S. Inoue, K. Wada, and S. Hishita, "Fabrication and Characteristics of TiO₂-Ru(O₂) Composite Nanostructures on ITO/Glass by Anodization and Cathodic Electrodeposition", The 203rd　Meeting of Electrochemical Society, April. 26-May 2, 2003, Paris, France.
30. S.-Z. Chu*, S. Inoue, and K. Wada, "Fabrication and Characteristics of Nanostructures on ITO/Glass by Al Anodization and Electrodeposition", The 53rd Annual Meeting of International Electrochemistry, Sept.15-20, 2002, Düsseldorf, Germany.
31. S. -Z. Chu*, K. Wada, S. Inoue, and S. Todoroki, "Fabrication of Oxide Nanostructures on Glass by Aluminum Anodizing and Sol-Gel Process", Frontiers of Surface Engineering 2001 (FSE 2001), Oct.28-Nov.1, 2001, Nagoya.
32. S. -Z. Chu*, K. Wada, S. Inoue, and S. Todoroki, "Fabrication and Characteristics of Nanostructures on Glass Substrates", Frontiers of Surface Engineering 2001 (FSE 2001), Oct.28-Nov.1, 2001, Nagoya.
33. S.-Z. Chu*, K. Wada, S. Inoue, and S. Todoroki, "Fabrication of Titania Nanostructures on Glass by Aluminum Anodizing and Sol-Gel Process", The 2001 Joint International Meeting (200th ECS and 52nd ISE), Sept. 2–7, 2001, San Francisco, USA.
34. S. Z. Chu*, M. Sakairi, H. Takahashi, "Localized Deposition of Ni-P Alloy on Aluminum by Laser Irradiation and Electroless-plating", The 49th Annual Meeting of International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE), Sept.13-18, 1998, Kitakyushu.
35. S. Z. Chu*, Z. X. Qiu, "Investigation on Al-Mn-Ti Alloy Electrodeposition from Molten Salts on Carbon Steel", International Symposium on Non-Ferrous Metallurgy & its Alloy Materials, Sept., 1996, Shenyang, China.