Catalytic Synthesis and Characterization of Biodegradable ...
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Acknowledgments<br />
The present thesis is the collection <strong>of</strong> the studies which have been carried out under the<br />
direction <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dr. Hiroyuki Nishide, Department <strong>of</strong> Applied Chemistry in Waseda<br />
University, during the 2008-2010. The author expresses the greatest acknowledgement to<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dr. Hiroyuki Nishide for his invaluable suggestion, discussion, <strong>and</strong> continuous<br />
encouragement throughout this work.<br />
The author also expresses her sincere gratitude to Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dr. Xuesi Chen <strong>of</strong> Changchun<br />
Institute <strong>of</strong> Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences, <strong>and</strong> Assoc. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dr.<br />
Kenichi Oyaizu <strong>of</strong> Waseda University for their valuable advice <strong>and</strong> encouragement.<br />
The author wishes to thank Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dr. Kuniki Kino <strong>of</strong> Waseda University <strong>and</strong> Timothy E.<br />
Long <strong>of</strong> Virginia Polytechnic Institute <strong>and</strong> State University for their efforts as members<br />
on judging committee for the doctoral thesis.<br />
The author expresses the special thanks to all active <strong>and</strong> energetic collaborators, Dr.<br />
Kenichiroh Koshika, Dr. Changwen Zhao, Mr. Han Zhang, Mr. Chunsheng Xiao, Dr.<br />
Yongsheng Niu, Mr. Natsuru Chikushi, Mr. Haiyang Yu, Mr. Naoki Sano for their strong<br />
assistance in the experimental work.<br />
The author deeply thanks Dr. Xuan Pang, Dr. Zhaohui Tang, Dr. Takeo Suga, Ms Shiori<br />
Furuyama, Ms Yu Zhang, Dr. Wihatmoko Waskitaji, Mr. Won-Song Choi, Dr. Fumiaki<br />
Kato, Dr. Takeshi Ibe, Mr. Satoshi Nakajima, <strong>and</strong> all members in Pr<strong>of</strong>. Nishide’s<br />
laboratory in Waseda University <strong>and</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen’s laboratory in Changchun Institute <strong>of</strong><br />
Applied Chemistry for their fruitful discussion <strong>and</strong> kind assistance.<br />
Finally, the author expresses her deepest gratitude heartily to her parents, her husb<strong>and</strong>,<br />
<strong>and</strong> her son for their heartfelt supports.<br />
July, 2010<br />
Xiuli Zhuang