Papers by IROAST Distinguished Professor Kazuki TAKASHIMA (Director of IROAST) titled "Effect of Microalloying of V, Nb and Mo on Hydrogen Embrittlement Susceptibility of 2 GPa-grade Medium-carbon Si–Cr Spring Steel with Tempered Martensite Microstructure” and "Effect of Inhomogeneous Microstructure on Strength and Fracture Resistance in Sharp Edge of Japanese Swords" has been published the ISIJ International, and are listed on the Publications webpage as an achievement of IROAST.
These research are the results in IROAST Research Cluster "Advanced Structural Materials" coordinated by Prof. Yoji MINE.