January 22, 2026

A research paper published in the International Journal of Plasma Environmental Science and Technology (IJPEST) has been honored with the IJPEST Paper Award 2025.

Paper Title:
Durability of Brush Electrode in an Electrostatic Precipitator

Authors:
Fumiki Mashimo, Akinori Zukeran, Koji Yasumoto, Yoshiyasu Ehara, Masahiro Matsumoto, Noboru Matsumoto

Journal Information:
International Journal of Plasma Environmental Science and Technology,
Vol. 19, No. 1, e01008 (11 pages), 2025

This paper presents a detailed investigation into the durability of brush electrodes used in electrostatic precipitators. It was highly recognized for both its academic originality and its practical significance, leading to this award.

Mr. Fumiki Mashimo (Master’s Program in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, graduated in 2024), the first author of the paper, commented:

“I am very honored to have published our research and received this award in an international journal. I hope to apply this experience in my future career and contribute to society. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my professors, my laboratory members, and many others, including my family, for their support.”