RESEARCH INTERESTS

The goal of my research is to reduce carbon footprint (CO2) to our globe by using renewable feedstock and green chemistry technology. The establishment of circular carbon and circular bio-economy can significantly address energy security, environmental pollution, and human health. My research centers on the fractionation of lignocellulosic biomass, chemical modification and functionalization of precursors derived from lignocellulosic feedstock. Our research group welcomes an array of expertise in wood science, chemistry, polymer science, and chemical engineering etc.

Sustainable Fractionation

Develop innovative and cost-effective fractionation technologies of lignocellulosic materials for the isolation of biopolymers, e.g., cellulose, lignin, hemicellulose, pectin, extractives, and etc.

Lignocellulose-based polymers and materials

Design and synthesis of plastics, functional and intelligent materials from sustainable lignocellulose feedstock via chemical modification, co-polymerization, and functionalization.

Nanotechnology

Combine nanotechnology (nano-cellulose and nano-lignin) and chemical functionalization, manipulating the feature of nanomaterials and multi-layer architecture design, respectively, for the production of smart materials for innovative applications.

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