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DR. HANWU LEI Biofuels, Bioproducts & Thermochemical Catalysis Lab

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Article at the journal Science (Impact Factor: 63.71): L Dai, R Ruan, S You, H Lei. 2022. Paths to sustainable plastic waste recycling. Science, 377(6609), p934. Doi: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.ade2221

Dr. Hanwu Lei’s research featured on the front cover of the journal Green Chemistry (Impact Factor: 11.03). Doi: https://doi.org/10.1039/C6GC00911E

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Recent Peer-reviewed Journal Papers:

  • L. Dai, R. Ruan, S. You, H. Lei. 2022. Paths to sustainable plastic waste recycling. Science, 377(6609), p934. doi: 10.1126/science.ade2221.
  • M Qian, H. Lei*, Y Zhao, E Villota, E Huo, C Wang, X Zhang. 2021. Lignin-mediated preparation of hierarchical ZSM-5 catalysts and their effects in catalytic co-pyrolysis of softwood biomass and low-density polyethylene mixtures. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 9(37), 12602-12613. doi: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.1c03863.
  • X. Kong, Y. Zhu*, H. Lei*, C. Wang, Y. Zhao, E. Huo, X. Lin, Q. Zhang, M. Qian, W. Mateo, R. Zou, Z. Fang, and R. Ruan. 2020. Synthesis of graphene-like carbon from biomass pyrolysis and its applications. Chemical Engineering Journal, 399, 125808. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2020.125808.
  • Y. Zhang, D. Duan, H. Lei*, E. Vllota, R. Ruan. 2019. A novel route of transportation jet-fuel production from waste plastics via one-pot catalytic pyrolysis over activated carbon catalysts. Applied Energy , 251, 113337. doi: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.113337.
  • Y. Zhang, H. Lei*, Z. Yang, D. Duan, E. Villota, R. Ruan. 2018. From Glucose-Based Carbohydrates to Phenol-rich Bio-oil Integrated with Syngas Production via Catalytic Pyrolysis over Activated Carbon Catalyst. Green Chemistry , 20, 3346 – 3358. doi: 10.1039/C8GC00593A.
  • E. M. Villota, H. Lei*, M. Qian, Z. Yang, S. M. A. Villota, Y. Zhang, and G. Yadavalli. 2017. Optimizing microwave-assisted pyrolysis of phosphoric-acid-activated biomass: impact of concentration on heating rate and carbonization time. ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 6 (1), 1318–1326. doi: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.7b03669.
  • X. Zhang, H. Lei*, J. Wu, S. Chen. 2016. Catalytic co-pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass with polymers: a critical review. Green Chemistry, 18, 4145-4169. doi:10.1039/C6GC00911E.
  • X. Zhang, H. Lei*, L. Zhu, M. Qian, J. C. Chan, X. Zhu, Y. Liu, G. Yadavalli, D Yan, L. Wang, Q. Bu, Y. Wei, J. Wu, S. Chen. 2016. Development of a catalytically green route from diverse lignocellulosic biomasses to high-density cycloalkanes for jet fuels. Catalysis Science & Technology, 6, 4210-4220. doi:10.1039/C5CY01623A.
  • X. Zhang, H. Lei*, L. Zhu, M. Qian, X. Zhu J. Wu, S. Chen. 2016. Enhancement of jet fuel range alkanes from co-feeding of lignocellulosic biomass with plastics via tandem catalytic conversions. Applied Energy, 173, 418-430. doi: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.04.071.
  • X. Zhang, H. Lei*, L. Zhu, J. Wu, S. Chen. 2015. From lignocellulosic biomass to renewable cycloalkanes for jet fuels. Green Chemistry. 17: 4736-4747. doi:10.1039/C5GC01583A.
  • X. Zhang, H. Lei*, L. Wang, L. Zhu, Y. Wei, Y. Liu, G. Yadavalli, D. Yan. 2015. Renewable gasoline-range aromatics and hydrogen-enriched fuel gas from biomass via catalytic microwave-induced pyrolysis. Green Chemistry. 17: 4029-4036. doi: 10.1039/C5GC00516G.


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Refereed Journal Papers (157)

Peer Reviewed Journal Publications (* indicates corresponding author; * indicates corresponding author in the review process)

2022 Published Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers (13):

157. L Dai, R Ruan, S You, H. Lei. 2022. Paths to sustainable plastic waste recycling. Science, 377(6609), p934. Doi: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.ade2221.

156. Z Song, M Bai, Z Yang, H. Lei, M Qian, Y Zhao, R Zou, C Wang, E Huo*. 2022. Gasification of α-O-4 linkage lignin dimer in supercritical water into hydrogen and carbon monoxide: Reactive molecular dynamic simulation study. Fuel, 329, 125387. Doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2022.125387.

155. L Dai, N Zhou, Y Lv, Y Cheng, Y Wang, Y Liu, K Cobb, P Chen, H. Lei, R Ruan*. 2022. Pyrolysis technology for plastic waste recycling: A state-of-the-art review. Progress in Energy and Combustion Science, 93, 101021. Doi: 10.1016/j.pecs.2022.101021.

154. L Dai, N Zhou, K Cobb, P Chen, Y Wang, Y Liu, R Zou, H. Lei, B A Mohamed, Y Cheng, R Ruan*. 2022. Insights into structure–performance relationship in the catalytic cracking of high density polyethylene. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 318, 121835. Doi: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2022.121835.

153. L Dai, N Zhou, Y Lv, K Cobb, P Chen, Y Wang, Y Liu, R Zou, H. Lei, B A Mohamed, Y Cheng, R Ruan*. 2022. Catalytic reforming of polyethylene pyrolysis vapors to naphtha range hydrocarbons with low aromatic content over a high silica ZSM-5 zeolite. Science of The Total Environment, 847, 157658. Doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157658.

152. M Qian, Y Zhao, E Huo, C Wang, X Zhang, X Lin, L Wang, X Kong, R Ruan, H. Lei*. 2022. Improving catalytic production of aromatic hydrocarbons with a mesoporous ZSM-5 modified with nanocellulose as a green template. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 166, 105624. Doi: 10.1016/j.jaap.2022.105624

151. N. Zhou, L. Dai, Y. Lyu, Y. Wang, H. Li, K. Cobb, P. Chen, H. Lei, R. Ruan*. 2022. A structured catalyst of ZSM-5/SiC foam for chemical recycling of waste plastics via catalytic pyrolysis. Chemical Engineering Journal, 440, 135836. Doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2022.135836.

150. C. Wang, R. Zou, M. Qian, X. Kong, E. Huo, X. Lin, L. Wang, X. Zhang, R. Ruan, H. Lei*. 2022. Improvement of the carbon yield from biomass carbonization through sulfuric acid pre-dehydration at room temperature. Bioresource Technology, 355, 127251. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127251.

149. R. Zou, M. Qian, C. Wang, W. Mateo, Y. Wang, L. Dai, X. Lin, Y. Zhao, E. Huo, L. Wang, X. Zhang, X. Kong, R. Ruan, H. Lei*. 2022. Biochar: from by-products of agro-industrial lignocellulosic waste to tailored carbon-based catalysts for biomass thermochemical conversions. Chemical Engineering Journal, 441,135972. Doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2022.135972.

148. C. Wang, R. Zou, H. Lei*, M. Qian, X. Lin, W. Mateo, L. Wang, X. Zhang, R. Ruan. 2022. Biochar-advanced thermocatalytic salvaging of the waste disposable mask with the production of hydrogen and mono-aromatic hydrocarbons. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 426, 128080. Doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.128080.

147. R. Xu, C. Yan, Q. Liu, E. Liu, H. Zhang, X. Zhang, X. Yuan, L. Han, H. Lei, R. Ruan, X. Zhang*. 2022. Development of metal-doping mesoporous biochar catalyst for co-valorizing biomass and plastic waste into valuable hydrocarbons, syngas, and carbons. Fuel Processing Technology, 227, 107127. doi: 10.1016/j.fuproc.2021.107127.

146. L Wang, T Li, L Tao, P Ma, H. Lei*, J Liu*. 2022. A novel copper-doped porous carbon nanospheres film prepared by one-step ultrasonic spray pyrolytic deposition on monocrystalline silicon wafers for photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 158, 79-86. doi: 10.1016/j.psep.2021.11.040

145. X. Zhang, R. Xu, Q. Liu, G. Kong, H. Lei, R. Ruan, L. Han*. 2022. Enhancing the activity of Zn, Fe, and Ni-embedded microporous biocarbon: towards efficiently catalytic fast co-pyrolysis/gasification of lignocellulosic and plastic wastes. Energy Conversion and Management: X, 13, 100176. Doi: 10.1016/j.ecmx.2021.100176.

2021 Published Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers (17):

144. X. Lin, H. Lei*, W. Yi, H. Cai, X. Chen, Y. Guo. 2021. Catalytic co-pyrolysis of biomass and low-density polyethylene over activated carbon catalyst. Transactions of the CSAE, 37(15), 189-196. doi: 10.11975/j.issn.1002-6819.2021.15.023.

143. Q Liu, R Xu, C Yan, L Han, H. Lei, R Ruan, X Zhang*. 2021. Fast hydrothermal co-liquefaction of corn stover and cow manure for biocrude and hydrochar production. Bioresource Technology, 340, 125630. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.125630.

142. L Dai, N Zhou, Y Lv, K Cobb, Y Cheng, Y Wang, Y Liu, P Chen, R Zou, H. Lei, R Ruan*. 2021. Pyrolysis-catalysis for waste polyolefin conversion into low aromatic naphtha. Energy Conversion and Management, 245, 114578. doi: 10.1016/j.enconman.2021.114578.

141. M Qian, H. Lei*, Y Zhao, E Villota, E Huo, C Wang, X Zhang. 2021. Lignin-mediated preparation of hierarchical ZSM-5 catalysts and their effects in catalytic co-pyrolysis of softwood biomass and low-density polyethylene mixtures. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 9(37), 12602-12613. doi: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.1c03863.

140. D. Duan, X. Dong, Q. Wang, Y. Zhang*, R. Ruan, Y. Wang, H. Lei. 2021. Production of renewable phenols from corn cob using catalytic pyrolysis over self-derived activated carbons prepared with torrefaction pretreatment and chemical activation. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 126507. doi: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.126507.

139. L. Dai, N. Zhou, Y. Lv, Y. Cheng, Y. Wang, Y. Liu, K. Cobb, P. Chen, H. Lei, R. Ruan*. 2021. Chemical upcycling of waste polyolefinic plastics to low-carbon synthetic naphtha for closing the plastic use loop. Science of the Total Environment, 782, 146897. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.146897.

138. N. Zhou, L. Dai, Y. Lyu, H. Li, W. Deng, F. Guo, P. Chen1, H. Lei, R. Ruan*. 2021. Catalytic pyrolysis of plastic wastes in a continuous microwave assisted pyrolysis system for fuel production. Chemical Engineering Journal, 418, 129412. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2021.129412.

137. C. Wang, H. Lei*, R. Zou, M. Qian, W. Mateo, X. Lin, R. Ruan. 2021. Biochar-driven simplification of the compositions of cellulose-pyrolysis-derived biocrude oil coupled with the promotion of hydrogen generation, Bioresource Technology. 334, 125251. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.125251.

136. C. Wang, H. Lei*, X. Kong, R. Zou, M. Qian, Y. Zhao, W. Mateo. 2021. Catalytic upcycling of waste plastics over nanocellulose derived biochar catalyst for the coupling harvest of H2 and liquid fuels. Science of the Total Environment, 779, 146463. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.146463.

135. D. Duan, D. Chen, L. Huang, Y. Zhang, Y. Zhang, Q. Wang, G. Xiao, W. Zhang, H. Lei, R. Ruan*. 2021. Activated carbon from lignocellulosic biomass as catalyst: A review of the applications in fast pyrolysis process. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 158, 105246. doi: 10.1016/j.jaap.2021.105246.

134. L. Dai , N. Zhou , H. Li , Y. Wang , Y. Liu , K. Cobb , Y. Cheng, H. Lei, P. Chen , R. Ruan*. 2021. Catalytic fast pyrolysis of low density polyethylene into naphtha with high selectivity by dual-catalyst tandem catalysis. Science of the Total Environment, 771, 144995. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.144995.

133. M. Qian, H. Lei*, E. Villota, W. Mateo, Y. Zhao, E. Huo, C. Wang, R. Zou. 2021. Enhanced production of renewable aromatic hydrocarbons for jet-fuel from softwood biomass and plastic waste using hierarchical ZSM-5 modified with lignin-assisted re-assembly. Energy Conversion and Management, 236, 114020. doi: 10.1016/j.enconman.2021.114020.

132. M. Qian, H. Lei*, Y. Zhao, C. Wang, E. Huo, Q. Zhang, W. Mateo, X. Lin, X. Kong, R. Zou. 2021. High yield production of nanocrystalline cellulose by microwave-assisted dilute-acid pretreatment combined with enzymatic hydrolysis. Chemical Engineering and Processing – Process Intensification, 160, 108292. doi: 10.1016/j.cep.2020.108292.

131. X. Lin, L. Kong, X. Ren, D. Zhang, H Cai*, H. Lei*. 2021. Catalytic co-pyrolysis of torrefied poplar wood and high-density polyethylene over hierarchical HZSM-5 for mono-aromatics production. Renewable Energy, 164, 87-95. doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2020.09.071.

130. X. Kong, X. Wei, L. Li, Z. Fang*, H. Lei. 2021. Production of liquid fuel intermediates from furfural via aldol condensation over La2O2CO3-ZnO-Al2O3 catalyst. Catalysis Communications, 149, 106207. doi: 10.1016/j.catcom.2020.106207.

129. E. Huo*, C. Liu, L. Xin, Y. Zhang, Y Zhao, M Qian, X Lin, H. Lei*. 2021. Jet fuel range hydrocarbon production by co-pyrolysis of low density polyethylene and wheat straw over an activated carbon catalyst. Sustainable Energy & Fuels, doi: 10.1039/D1SE01108A.

128. C. Wang, H. Lei*, Y. Zhao, M. Qian, X. Kong, W. Mateo, R. Zou, R. Ruan. 2021. Integrated harvest of phenolic monomers and hydrogen through catalytic pyrolysis of biomass over nanocellulose derived biochar catalyst. Bioresource Technology, 320A, 124352. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.124352.

127. W. Mateo, H. Lei*, E. Villota, M. Qian, Y. Zhao, E. Huo, Q. Zhang, X. Lin, and C. Wang. 2021. One-step Synthesis of Biomass-based Sulfonated Carbon Catalyst by Direct Carbonization-Sulfonation for Organosolv Fractionation. Bioresource Technology, 319, 124194. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.124194.

2020 Published Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers (22):

126. X. Lin*, D. Zhang, X. Ren, Q. Zhang, H. Cai, W. Yi, H. Lei. 2020. Catalytic co-pyrolysis of waste corn stover and high-density polyethylene for hydrocarbon production: The coupling effect of potassium and HZSM-5 zeolite. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 150, 104895. doi: 10.1016/j.jaap.2020.104895.

125. Invited Peer-Reviewed Journal Paper: E. M. Villota, H. Lei*, S. M. A. Villota, M. Qian, W. Mateo, Y. Zhao, E. Huo, Q. Zhang, X. Lin, Z. Huang. 2020. Adsorption Isotherm and Kinetics of Methylene Blue Dye on Chemically-Activated Porous Carbon from Douglas fir. Materials International. Accepted.

124. D. Duan, Y. Zhang*, Y. Wang, H. Lei, Q. Wang; R. Ruan. Production of renewable jet fuel and gasoline range hydrocarbons from catalytic pyrolysis of soapstock over corn cob-derived activated carbons. Energy, 209, 118454. doi: 10.1016/j.energy.2020.118454.

123. H. Wu, L. Wang*, G. Ji, H. Qu, H. Lei, J. Liu*. 2020. Renewable production of nitrogen-containing compounds and hydrocarbons from catalytic microwave-assisted pyrolysis of chlorella over metal-doped HZSM-5 Catalysts. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 151, 104902. doi: 10.1016/j.jaap.2020.104902.

122. N. Zhou, J. Zhou, L. Dai, F. Guo, Y. Wang, H. Li, W. Deng, H. Lei, P. Chen, Y. Liu, R. Roger*. 2020. Syngas production from biomass pyrolysis in a continuous microwave assisted pyrolysis (CMAP) system. Bioresource Technology, 314, 123756. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.123756.

121. Invited Peer-Reviewed Journal Paper: X. Kong, Y. Zhu*, H. Lei*, C. Wang, Y. Zhao, E. Huo, X. Lin, Q. Zhang, M. Qian, W. Mateo, R. Zou, Z. Fang, and R. Ruan. 2020. Synthesis of graphene-like carbon from biomass pyrolysis and its applications. Chemical Engineering Journal, 399, 125808. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2020.125808.

120. Q. Zhang, D. Zhang, M. U. Khan, W. Yi*, H. Lei*, M. Qian, E. Huo, Y. Zhao. 2020. Production of high-density polyethylene biocomposites from rice husk biochar: effects of varying pyrolysis temperature. Science of the Total Environment, 738, 139910. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.139910.

119. Q. Zhang, H. Xu, W. Lu, D. Zhang, W. Yu, X. Ren, J. Wu, W. Yi*, H. Lei*. 2020. Properties evaluation of biochar/high-density polyethylene composites: Emphasizing the porous structure of biochar by activation. Science of the Total Environment, 737, 139770. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.139770.

118. Invited Peer-Reviewed Journal Paper: L. Dai, N. Zhou, H. Li, W, Deng, Y. Cheng, Y. Wang, Y. Liu, K. Cobb, H. Lei, P. Chen, R. Ruan*. 2020. Recent advances in improving lignocellulosic biomass-based bio-oil production. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 145, 104845. doi: 10.1016/j.jaap.2020.104845.

117. Y. Zhao, H. Lei*, Y. Liu, R. Ruan, M. Qian, E. Huo, Q. Zhang, Z. Huang, X. Lin, C. Wang, W. Mateo, E. M. Villota. 2020. Microwave-assisted Synthesis of Bifunctional Magnetic Solid Acid for Hydrolyzing Cellulose to Prepare Nanocellulose. Science of the Total Environment, 731, 138751. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.138751.

116. X. Lin, H. Lei*, Q. Zhang, M. Qian, Y. Zhao, E. Huo, C. Wang, W. Mateo, E. Villota. 2020. Enhancing jet fuel range hydrocarbon production from catalytic co-pyrolysis of Douglas fir and low-density polyethylene over Fe-modified bifunctional activated carbon catalysts. Energy Conversion and Management, 211, 112757. doi: 10.1016/j.enconman.2020.112757.

115. Q. Zhang, H. Lei*, H. Cai*, X. Han, X. Lin, M. Qian, Y. Zhao, E. Huo, E. M. Villota, W. Mateo. 2020. Improvement on the properties of microcrystalline cellulose/polylactic acid composites using activated biochar. Journal of Cleaner Production, 252, 119898. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.119898.

114. E. Huo, H. Lei*, C. Liu, Y. Zhang, L. Xin, Y. Zhao, M. Qian, Q. Zhang, X. Lin, C. Wang, W. Mateo, E. M. Villota, R. Ruan. 2020. Jet fuel and hydrogen produced from waste plastics catalytic pyrolysis with activated carbon and MgO. Science of the Total Environment, 727, 138411. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.138411.

113. Q. Zhang, D. Zhang, H. Xu, W. Lu, X. Ren, H. Cai*, H. Lei*, E. Huo, Y. Zhao, M. Qian, X. Lin, E. M. Villota, W. Mateo. 2020. Biochar filled high-density polyethylene composites with excellent properties: Towards maximizing the utilization of agricultural wastes. Industrial Crops and Products, 146, 112185. doi: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2020.112185.

112. Q. Zhang, M. U. Khan, X. Lin, W. Yi*, H. Lei*. 2020. Green-composites produced from waste residue in pulp and paper industry: A sustainable way to manage hazardous wastes. Journal of Cleaner Production, 262, 121251. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.121251.

111. E. Huo, D. Duan , H. Lei*, C. Liu, Y. Zhang, J. Wu, Y. Zhao, Z. Huang, M. Qian, Q. Zhang, X. Lin, C. Wang, W. Mateo, E. M. Villota, R. Ruan. 2020. Phenols production from Douglas fir catalytic pyrolysis with MgO and biomass-derived activated carbon catalysts. Energy, 199, 117459. doi: 10.1016/j.energy.2020.117459.

110. W. Mateo, H. Lei*, E. Villota, M. Qian, D. Duan, Y. Zhao, E. Huo, Q. Zhang, X. Lin, and Z. Huang. 2020. Synthesis and characterization of sulfonated activated carbon as a catalyst for bio-jet fuel production from biomass and waste plastics. Bioresource Technology, 297,122411. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2019.122411.

109. Invited Peer-Reviewed Journal Paper: Y. Zhang, Y. Cui, S. Liu, L. Fan, N. Zhou, P. Peng, Y. Wang, F. Guo, M. Min, Y. Cheng; Y. Liu; H. Lei; P. Chen; B. Li; R. Ruan*. 2020. Fast microwave-assisted pyrolysis of wastes: A review of biofuels production. Bioresource Technology, 297, 122480. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2019.122480.

108. Q. Zhang, H. Cai, W. Yi, H. Lei*, H. Liu, W. Wang, R. Ruan. 2020. Biocomposites from organic solid wastes derived biochars: A review. Materials, 13(18), 3923. doi:10.3390/ma13183923.

107. C. Wang, H. Lei*, M. Qian, E. Huo, Y. Zhao, Q. Zhang, W. Mateo, X. Lin, X. Kong, R. Zou, R. Ruan. 2020. Application of highly stable biochar catalysts for efficient pyrolysis of plastics: a readily accessible potential solution to a global waste crisis. Sustainable Energy & Fuels, 4, 4614 – 4624. doi: 10.1039/D0SE00652A.

106. D. Duan, Y. Zhang, H. Lei*, M. Qian, E. Villota, Y. Wang, R. Ruan. 2020. A novel production of phase-divided jet-fuel-ranged hydrocarbons and phenols-enriched chemicals from catalytic co-pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass with waste plastics over carbon catalysts. Sustainable Energy & Fuels, 4, 3687 – 3700. doi: 10.1039/D0SE00419G.

105. Y. Zhang, D. Duan, H. Lei*, C. Wang, M. Qian, E. Villota, W. Mateo. 2020. From Douglas fir to renewable H2-enriched syngas via ex-situ catalytic pyrolysis over metal nanoparticles-nanocellulose derived carbon catalysts. Sustainable Energy and Fuels, 4, 1084-1087. doi: 10.1039/C9SE00860H.

2019 Published Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers (9):

104. Y. Zhang, D. Duan, H. Lei*, E. Vllota, R. Ruan. 2019. A novel route of transportation jet-fuel production from waste plastics via one-pot catalytic pyrolysis over activated carbon catalysts. Applied Energy , 251, 113337. doi: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.113337.

103. M. Qian, H. Lei*, E. Villota, W. Mateo, Y. Zhao, E. Huo, Q. Zhang, X. Lin, and Z. Huang. 2019. Optimization of delignification from Douglas fir sawdust by alkaline pretreatment with sodium hydroxide and its effect on structural and chemical properties of lignin and pyrolysis products. Bioresource Technology Reports, 8, 100339. doi: 10.1016/j.biteb.2019.100339.

102. Q. Zhang, M. U. Khan, X. Lin, H. Cai*, H. Lei*. 2019. Temperature varied biochar as a reinforcing filler for high-density polyethylene composites. Composites Part B, 175, 107151. doi: 10.1016/j.compositesb.2019.107151.

101. D. Duan, H. Lei, Y. Wang, Y. Liu, R. Ruan, Y Liu, L. Ding, Y. Zhang*, L. Liu. 2019. Renewable phenol production from lignin with acid pretreatment and ex-situ catalytic pyrolysis. Journal of Cleaner Production, 231, 331-340. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.05.206.

100. N. Pang, X. Gu, S. Chen *, H. Kirchhoff, H. Lei, S. Roje. 2019. Exploiting mixotrophy for improving productivities of biomass and co-products of microalgae. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 112, 450-460. doi: 10.1016/j.rser.2019.06.001.

99. D. Duan, Y. Zhang*, H. Lei, E. Villota, R. Ruan. 2019. Renewable jet-fuel range hydrocarbons production from co-pyrolysis of lignin and soapstock with the activated carbon catalyst. Waste Management, 88, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.wasman.2019.03.030.

98. S. M. Villota, H. Lei*, E. Villota, M. Qian, J. Lavarias, I. Agulto, V. Taylan, W. Mateo, M. Valentin, M. Denson. 2019. Microwave-assisted waste cocoa pod husk activation by phosphoric acid and potassium hydroxide – comparative insight on textural and physisorptive properties. ACS Sigma, 4, 4, 7088-7095. doi: 10.1021/acsomega.8b03514.

97. S. Ren, H. Lei*, L. Wang, Q. Bu, Y. Wei, and R. Ruan. 2019. Furfural production from microwave catalytic torrefaction of Douglas fir sawdust. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 138, 188-195. doi: 10.1016/j.jaap.2018.12.023.

96. Invited Peer-Reviewed Journal Paper: G. Yadavalli, H. Lei*, Z. Yang, Y. Zhang, E. Villota, M. Qian. 2019. Alkaline Separation of Protein from Canola Meal and Its Kinetic Study. SF Journal of Material and Chemical Engineering, 2(1): 1011.

2018 Published Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers (12):

95. Y. Zhang, H. Lei*, Z. Yang, D. Duan, E. Villota, R. Ruan. 2018. From Glucose-Based Carbohydrates to Phenol-rich Bio-oil Integrated with Syngas Production via Catalytic Pyrolysis over Activated Carbon Catalyst. Green Chemistry , 20, 3346 – 3358. doi: 10.1039/C8GC00593A.

94. Y. Zhang, H. Lei*, D. Duan, E.Villota, C. Liu, R. Ruan. 2018. New Insight into Mechanism of Hydrogen Evolution Reaction on MoP (001) from First Principles. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces , 10(24): 20429-20439. doi: 10.1021/acsami.8b03976.

93. Invited Research Green Industrial Processes—Feature Article: P. Chen, E. Anderson, M. Addy, R. Zhang, Y. Cheng, P. Peng, Y. Ma, L. Fan, Y. Zhang, Q. Lucas, S. Liu, N. Zhou, W. Zhou, H. Lei, Y. Wang, Y. Liu, R. Roger*. 2018. Breakthrough Technologies for Biorefining of Organic Solid and Liquid Wastes. Engineering , 4, 4, 574-580. doi: 10.1016/j.eng.2018.07.004.

92. K. Ding, A. He, D. Zhong, L. Fan, S. Liu, Y. Wang, Y. Liu, P. Chen, H. Lei, R. Roger*. 2018. Improving hydrocarbon yield via catalytic fast co-pyrolysis of biomass and plastic over ceria and HZSM-5: an analytical pyrolyzer analysis. Bioresource Technology , 268, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2018.07.108

91. L. Zhu, H. Lei*, Y. Zhang, X. Zhang, L. Wang, Q. Bu, Y. Wei. 2018. Production of hydrocarbons from biomass through in situ microwave-assisted catalytic pyrolysis using biomass carbon catalyst. Sustainable Energy & Fuels , 154, 289-297. doi: 10.1039/C8SE00096D.

90. Z. Yang, K. Qian; X. Zhang, H. Lei*, C. Xin, Y. Zhang, M. Qian, E. Villota. 2018. Process Design and Economics for the Conversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass into Jet Fuel Range Cycloalkanes. Energy, 154, 289-297. doi: 10.1016/j.energy.2018.04.126.

89. Z. Yang, H. Lei*, Y. Zhang, K. Qian, E. Villota, M. Qian, G. Yadavalli, H. Sun. 2018. Production of Renewable Phenol from Catalytic Pyrolysis of Douglas Fir Sawdust over Biomass-derived Activated Carbons. Applied Energy, 220, 15, 426-436. doi: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.03.107.

88. Y. Zhang, H. Lei*, Z. Yang, K. Qian, E. Villota. 2018. Renewable High-Purity Mono-Phenol Production from Catalytic Microwave-Induced Pyrolysis of Cellulose over Biomass-Derived Activated Carbon Catalyst. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 6, 4, 5349–5357 doi: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.8b00129.

87. Z. Yang, H. Lei*, K. Qian, Y. Zang, E. Villota. 2018. Renewable bio-phenols from in-situ and ex-situ catalytic pyrolysis of douglas fir pellet over biobased activated carbons. Sustainable Energy & Fuels, 2, 894 – 904. doi: 10.1039/C7SE00607A.

86. D. Duan, R. Ruan, H. Lei, Y. Liu, Y. Wang*, Y. Zhang, L. Dai, Y. Zhao, Q. Wu, S. Zhang. 2018. Microwave-assisted co-pyrolysis of pretreated lignin and soapstock for upgrading liquid: Effect of pretreatment parameters on pyrolysis behavior. Bioresource Technology, 258, 98-104. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2018.02.119.

85. Invited Peer-Reviewed Journal Paper: L. Zhu, H. Lei*, Y. Zhang, X. Zhang, Q. Bu, Y. Wei, L. Wang, G. Yadavalli, E. M. Villota. 2018. A review of biochar derived from pyrolysis and its application in biofuel production. SF Journal of Material and Chemical Engineering, 2018 1(1):1007.

84. L. Wang, H. Lei*, J. Liu, Q. Bu. 2018. Thermal decomposition behavior and kinetics for catalytic pyrolysis of Douglas fir. RSC Advances, 8, 2196-2202. doi: 10.1039/C7RA12187C.

2017 Published Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers (10):

83. E. M. Villota, H. Lei*, M. Qian, Z. Yang, S. M. A. Villota, Y. Zhang, and G. Yadavalli. 2017. Optimizing microwave-assisted pyrolysis of phosphoric-acid-activated biomass: impact of concentration on heating rate and carbonization time. ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 6 (1), 1318–1326. doi: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.7b03669

82. Invited Peer-Reviewed Journal Paper: H. M. Morgan Jr, W. Xie, J. Liang, H. Mao, H. Lei, R. Ruan, Q. Bu*. 2017. A Techno-economic Evaluation of Anaerobic Biogas Producing Systems in Developing Countries. Bioresource Technology, doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2017.12.013

81. L. Fan, Y. Zhang, S. Liu, N. Zhou, P. Chen, Y. Cheng, M. Addy, Q. Lu, M. M. Omar, Y. Liu, Y. Wang, L. Dai, E. Anderson, P. Peng, H. Lei, R. Ruan*. 2017. Bio-oil from fast pyrolysis of lignin: Effects of process and upgrading parameters. Bioresource technology, 241, 1118-1126. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2017.05.

80. Invited Peer-Reviewed Journal Paper: X. Zhang*, K. Rajagopalan, H. Lei, R. Ruan and B. K. Sharma. 2017. An overview of a novel concept in biomass pyrolysis: microwave irradiation. Sustainable Energy and Fuels, 8(1), 1664-1699 doi:10.1039/c7se00254h.

79. J. Liang, H. M. Morgan Jr., Y. Liu, A. Shia, H. Lei, H. Mao, Q. Bu*. 2017. Enhancement of bio-oil yield and selectivity and kinetic study of catalytic pyrolysis of rice straw over transition metal modified ZSM-5 catalyst. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 128, 324-334. doi: 10.1016/j.jaap.2017.09.018.

78. L. Fan, Y. Zhang, S. Liu, N. Zhou, P. Chen, Y. Liu, Y Wang, P. Peng, Y. Cheng, M. Addy, H. Lei, R. Ruan*. 2017. Ex-situ catalytic upgrading of vapors from microwave-assisted pyrolysis of low-density polyethylene with MgO. Energy Conversion and Management, 149, 432–441. doi: 10.1016/j.enconman.2017.07.039.

77. X. Zhang, H. Lei*, L. Zhu, M. Qian, G. Yadavalli, J. Wu, S. Chen. 2017. From plastics to jet fuel range alkanes via combined catalytic conversions. Fuel.188, 28-38. doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2016.10.015.

76. G. Yadavalli, H. Lei*, Y. Wei, L. Zhu, X. Zhang, Y. Liu, D. Yan. 2017. Carbon dioxide capture using ammonium sulfate surface modified activated biomass carbon. Biomass and Bioenergy, 98, 53-60. doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.01.015.

75. Y. Zhang, P. Chen, Sh. Liu; P. Peng; M. Min, Y. Cheng, E. Anderson; N. Zhou, L. Fan, C. Liu, G. Chen, Y. Liu, H. Lei, B. Li, R. Ruan*. 2017. Effects of feedstock characteristics on microwave-assisted pyrolysis-a review. Bioresource Technology, 230:112-121. doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2017.01.046.

74. Invited Peer-Reviewed Journal Paper: H. M. Morgan JR., Q. Bu*, J. Liang, H. Mao, A. Shi, H. Lei, R. Ruan. 2017. A review of catalytic microwave pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass for value-added bio-oil production. Bioresource Technology, 230:112-121. doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2017.01.059.

2016 Published Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers (10):

73. Invited Peer-Reviewed Journal Paper: X. Zhang, H. Lei*, J. Wu, S. Chen. 2016. Catalytic co-pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass with polymers: a critical review. Green Chemistry, 18, 4145-4169 doi:10.1039/C6GC00911E.

72. Q. Bu, H. Lei*, M. Qian, G. Yadavalli. 2016. Phenols production and kinetics study of catalytic pyrolysis of lignin: comparison of microwave and conventional heating. RSC Advances, 6, 100700 – 100707. doi: 10.1039/C6RA22967K.

71. X. Zhang, H. Lei*, L. Zhu, M. Qian, G. Yadavalli, J. Wu, S. Chen. 2016. From plastics to jet fuel range alkanes via combined catalytic conversions. Fuel, 188, 28-38. 10.1016/j.fuel.2016.10.015.

70. X. Zhang, H. Lei*, L. Zhu, X. Zhu, M. Qian, G. Yadavalli, J. Wu, S. Chen. 2016. Thermal behavior and kinetic study for catalytic co-pyrolysis of biomass with plastics. Bioresource Technology, doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2016.08.068.

69. X. Zhang, H. Lei*, L. Zhu, M. Qian, X. Zhu J. Wu, S. Chen. 2016. Enhancement of jet fuel range alkanes from co-feeding of lignocellulosic biomass with plastics via tandem catalytic conversions. Applied Energy, 173, 418-430. doi: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.04.071.

68. X. Zhang, H. Lei*, L. Zhu, M. Qian, J. C. Chan, X. Zhu, Y. Liu, G. Yadavalli, D. Yan, L. Wang, Q. Bu, Y. Wei, J. Wu, S. Chen.  2016. Development of a catalytically green route from diverse lignocellulosic biomasses to renewable cycloalkanes for jet fuels.Catalysis Science & Technology. doi: 10.1039/C5CY01623A.

67. X. Zhang, H. Lei*, L. Zhu, Y. Liu, G. Yadavalli, D Yan, X. Zhu, J. Chin, M. Qian. J. Wu, S. Chen 2016. Optimizing carbon efficiency of jet fuel range alkanes from cellulose co-fed with polyethylene via catalytically combined processes. Bioresource Technology. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2016.04.086.

66. H. Ma, M. M. Addy, E. Anderson, W. Liu, Y. Liu, Y. Nie, P. Chen, B. Cheng, H. Lei, R. Ruan*. 2016. A novel process for low-sulfur biodiesel production from scum waste. Bioresource Technology, 214, 826-835. doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2016.05.029.

65. Y. Wei, H. Lei*, L. Zhu, X. Zhang, Y. Liu, G. Yadavalli, X. Zhu, M. Qian, D. Yan.  2016. Hydrocarbon produced from upgrading rich phenolic compound bio-oil with low catalyst coking. Fuel, 178: 77-84. doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2016.03.039.

64. X. Zhang, H. Lei*. 2016. Synthesis of high energy-density jet fuel from plastics via catalytically integral processes. RSC advances, 6: 6154-6163. doi: 10.1039/c5ra25327f.

2015 Published Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers (10):

63. X. Zhang, H. Lei*, L. Zhu, J. Wu, S. Chen. 2015. From lignocellulosic biomass to renewable cycloalkanes for jet fuels. Green Chemistry. 17: 4736-4747. doi:10.1039/C5GC01583A.

62. X. Zhang, H. Lei*, L. Wang, L. Zhu, Y. Wei, Y. Liu, G. Yadavalli, D. Yan. 2015. Renewable gasoline-range aromatics and hydrogen-enriched fuel gas from biomass via catalytic microwave-induced pyrolysis. Green Chemistry. 17: 4029-4036. doi:10.1039/C5GC00516G.

61. K. Li, Q. Gao*, G. Yadavalli, X. Shen, H. Lei, B. Han, K. Xia, and C. Zhou. 2015. Selective adsorption of Gd3+ on a magnetically retrievable imprinted chitosan/carbon nanotube composite with high capacity. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 7(38), 21047-21055. doi: 10.1021/acsami.5b07560.

60. B. Xie; Y Chen*, M. Yu, X. Shen, H. Lei, T. Xie, Y. Zhang, Y. Wu. 2015. Carboxyl-Assisted Synthesis of Nitrogen-Doped Graphene Sheets for Supercapacitor Applications. Nanoscale Research Letters, 10:332-341, doi: 10.1186/s11671-015-1031-z.

59. X. Zhang, H. Lei*, L. Wang, L. Zhu, Y. Wei, Y. Liu, G. Yadavalli, D Yan, J. Wu, S. Chen. 2015. Insight in the integrated catalytic processes of intact biomass for production of renewable jet fuel range paraffins and aromatics. Fuel, 160:375-385. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2015.08.006.

58. X. Shen, Y. Wang*, B. Ahring*, H. Lei, Q. Gao, H. Liu. 2015. Isomerization of hexoses from enzymatic hydrolysate of poplar sawdust using low leaching K2MgSiO4 catalysts for one-pot synthesis of HMF. RSC Advances, 5, 96990-96996. doi: 10.1039/c5ra17132f.

57. L. Zhu, H. Lei*, L. Wang, G. Yadavalli, X. Zhang, Y. Wei, Y. Liu, S. Chen, and B. Ahring. 2015. Biochar of Corn Stover: Microwave-assisted Pyrolysis Condition Induced Changes in Surface Functional Groups and Characteristics. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis. doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2015.07.012.

56. Y. Wei, H. Lei**, L. Zhu, X. Zhang, G. Yadavalli, Y. Liu, D. Yan. 2015. Oxygen-containing fuels from high acid water phase pyrolysis bio-oils by ZSM-5 catalysis: kinetic and mechanism studies. Energies, 8(6), 5898-5915; doi:10.3390/en8065898.

55. Q. Bu, H. Lei**, L. Wang, G. Yadavalli, Y. Wei, X. Zhang, L. Zhu, Y. Liu. 2015. Biofuel production from catalytic microwave pyrolysis of Douglas fir pellets over ferrum-modified carbon catalyst. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 112: 74-79. doi: 10.1016/j.jaap.2015.02.019.

54. X. Zhang, H. Lei**, G. Yadavalli, L. Zhu, Y. Wei, Y. Liu. 2015. Gasoline-range Hydrocarbons produced from Microwave-induced Pyrolysis of Low-Density Polyethylene over ZSM-5. Fuel, 144: 33-42. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2014.12.013.

2014 Published Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers (7):

53. L. Wang, H. Lei**, Q. Bu, L. Zhu, Y. Wei,  X. Zhang, Y. Liu,  G. Yadavalli, J. Lee, S. Chen, and J. Tang. 2014.  Aromatic hydrocarbons production from ex-situ catalysis of pyrolysis vapor over Zinc modified ZSM-5 in a packed-bed catalysis coupled with microwave pyrolysis reactor. Fuel, 129C, 78-85. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2014.03.052.

52. Q. Bu, H. Lei**, L. Wang, Y. Wei, L. Zhu, X. Zhang, Y. Liu, G. Yadavalli and J. Tang. 2014.  Bio-based phenols and fuel production from catalytic microwave pyrolysis of lignin by activated carbons. Bioresource Technology, 162C, 142-147. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2014.03.103.

51. S. Ren, H. Lei**, L. Wang, G. Yadavalli, Y. Liu, J. Julson. 2014. The integrated process of microwave torrefaction and pyrolysis of corn stover for biofuel production. Journal of Analytic and Applied Pyrolysis. doi: 10.1016/j.jaap.2014.04.008.

50. Invited Peer-Reviewed Journal Paper: Y. Wei, H. Lei**, Y. Liu, L. Wang, L. Zhu, X. Zhang, G. Yadavalli, B. Ahring, S. Chen. 2014. Renewable hydrogen produced from different renewable feedstocks by aqueous-phase reforming process. Journal of Sustainable Bioenergy Systems, 4(2): 113-127. doi: 10.4236/jsbs.2014.42011.

49. S. Ren, H. Lei**, L. Wang, Q. Bu, S. Chen, J. Wu. 2014. Hydrocarbons and hydrogen-rich syngas production by biomass catalytic pyrolysis and bio-oil upgrading over biochar catalysts. RSC Advances, 4 (21), 10731 – 10737. doi: 10.1039/c4ra00122b.

48. Y. Wei, H. Lei**, L. Wang, L. Zhu, X. Zhang, Y. Liu, S. Chen, B. Ahring. 2014. Liquid-liquid extraction of biomass pyrolysis bio-oil. Energy and Fuels, 28(2), 1207-1212. doi: 10.1021/ef402490s.

47. Q. Wang, H. Lei, L. JiangQ. Wen, W. Bai. Y. Zhong*. 2014. Optimization and evaluation of microencapsulation of star anise oleoresin. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 38(5):2129-2136. doi:10.1111/jfpp.12193.

2013 Published Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers (11):

46. Invited Peer-Reviewed Journal Paper: H. Lei**, I. Cybulska, J. Julson. Hydrothermal pr etreatment of lignocellulosic biomass and kinetics. Journal of Sustainable Bioenergy Systems, 3(4): 250-259. doi: 10.4236/jsbs.2013.34034.

45. S. Ren, H. Lei**, L. Wang, Q. Bu, S. Chen, J. Wu. 2013. Thermal behavior and kinetic study for woody biomass torrefaction and torrefied biomass pyrolysis by TGA. Biosystems Engineering, 116, 4, 420-426. doi: 10.1016/j.biosystemseng. 2013.10.003.

44. L. Wang, H. Lei**, J. Lee, S. Chen, J. Tang, B. Ahring. 2013.  Aromatic hydrocarbons from packed-bed catalysis coupled with microwave pyrolysis of Douglas fir sawdust pellets. RSC Advances, 34, 3, 14609 – 14615. doi: 10.1039/C3RA23104F.

43. Q. Bu, H. Lei**, L. Wang, Y. Liu, J. Liang, Y. Wei, L. Zhu, and J. Tang. 2013.  Renewable phenols production by catalytic microwave pyrolysis of Douglas fir sawdust pellets with activated carbon catalysts. Bioresource Technology, 142: 546-552. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2013.05.073.

42. S. Ren, H. Lei**, L. Wang, Q. Bu, S. Chen, J. Wu, J. Julson, and R. Ruan. 2013. The effects of torrefaction on compositions of bio-oil and syngas from biomass pyrolysis by microwave heating. Bioresource Technology, 135, 659-994. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2012.06.091.

41. B. Hu, W. Zhou, M. Min, Z. Du, P. Chen, X. Ma, Y. Liu, H. Lei, J. Shi, R.  Ruan*. 2013. Development of an effective acidogenically digested swine manure-based algal system for improved wastewater treatment and biofuel and feed production.Applied Energy, 107, 255-263. doi: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2013.02.033.

40. R. Zhou, H. Lei**, J. Julson. 2013. Reaction temperature and time and particle size on switchgrass microwave pyrolysis and reaction kinetics. Int. J. Agr. Biol. Eng., 6(1): 53-61. dio: 10.3965/j.ijabe.20130601.005.

39. Z. Du, X. Ma, Y. Li, P. Chen, Y. Liu, X. Lin, H. Lei, R. Ruan*. 2013. Production of aromatic hydrocarbons by catalytic pyrolysis of microalgae with zeolites: Catalyst screening in a pyroprobe. Bioresource Technology, 139, 397-401 doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2013.04.053.

38. R. Zhou, H. Lei**, J. Julson. 2013. The Effects of pyrolytic conditions on microwave pyrolysis of prairie cordgrass and kinetics. J. Analytic and Applied Pyrolysis, 101, 172-176. doi: 10.1016/j.jaap.2013.01.013.

37. Z. Du, B. Hu, X. Ma, Y. Cheng, Y. Liu, X. Lin, Y. Wan, H. Lei, P. Chen, and R. Ruan*. 2013. Catalytic pyrolysis of microalgae and their three major components: carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. Bioresource Technology, 130: 777–782. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2012.12.115.

36. I. Cybulska*, G. P. Brudecki, B. R. Hankerson, J. L. Julson, H. Lei. 2013. Catalyzed modified clean fractionation of switchgrass. Bioresource Technology, 127, 92-99. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2012.09.131.

2012 Published Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers (11):

35. L. Wang, H. Lei**, S. Ren, Q. Bu, J. Liang, Y. Wei, Y. Liu, G. J. Lee, S. Chen, J. Tang, Q. Zhang, and R. Ruan. 2012. Aromatics and phenols from catalytic pyrolysis of Douglas fir pellets in microwave with ZSM-5 as a catalyst. J. Analytic and Applied Pyrolysis, 98, 194–200. doi: 10.1016/j.jaap.2012.08.002.

34. S. Ren, H. Lei**, L. Wang, Q. Bu, Y. Wei, J. Liang, Y. Liu, J. Julson, S. Chen, J. Wu, and R. Ruan. 2012. Microwave torrefaction of Douglas fir sawdust pellet. Energy & Fuels, 26, 5936−5943. doi: 10.1021/ef300633c.

33. I. Cybulska*, G. Brudecki, K. Rosentrater, H. Lei, J. Julson. 2012. Catalyzed modified clean fractionation of prairie cordgrass integrated with hydrothermal post-treatment. Biomass and Bioenergy, 46, 389-401. doi: 10.1016/j.biombioe. 2012.08.002.

32. Invited Peer-Reviewed Journal Paper: Q. Bu, H. Lei**, A. H. Zacher, L. Wang, S. Ren, J. Liang, Y. Wei, Y. Liu, J. Tang, Q. Zhang, and R. Ruan. 2012. A review of catalytic hydrodeoxygenation of lignin-derived phenols from biomass pyrolysis. Bioresource Technology, 124, 470–477. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2012.08.089.

31. I. Cybulska*, G. Brudecki, K. Rosentrater, J. Julson, H. Lei. 2012. Comparative study of organosolv lignins extracted from prairie cordgrass, switchgrass and corn stover. Bioresource Technology, 118C: 30-36. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech. 2012.05.073.

30. I. Cybulska, H. Lei**, J. Julson, G. Brudecki. 2012. Optimization of Modified Clean Fractionation of Prairie Cord Grass. Int. J. Agr. Biol. Eng., 5(2): 42-51. doi: 10.3965/j.ijabe.20120502.00?

29. B. Hu, M. Min, W. Zhou, Y. Li, M. Mohr, Y. Cheng, H. Lei, Y. Liu, X. Lin, P. Chen, R. Ruan*. 2012. Influence of exogenous CO2 on biomass and lipid accumulation of microalgae Auxenochlorella protothecoides cultivated in concentrated municipal wastewater, Appl. Biochem. Biotechnol., 166(7):1661-1673. doi: 10.1007/s12010-012-9566-2.

28. I. Cybulska, G. Brudecki, H. Lei**, J. Julson. 2012. Optimization of combined clean fractionation and hydrothermal post-treatment of prairie cord grass. Energy & Fuels, 26(4): 2303−2309. doi: 10.1021/ef300249m.

27. Q. Wang, Z. Ou, H. Lei, X Zeng*, Y. Ying, W. Bai. 2012. Antimicrobial activities of a new formula of spice water extracts against foodborne bacteria. J. food processing and preservation, 36(4): 374-381. doi: 10.1111/j.1745-4549.2012.00691.x.

26. S. Ren, H. Lei**, L. Wang, Q. Bu, S. Chen, J. Wu, J. Julson, and R. Ruan. 2012. Biofuel production and kinetics analysis of microwave pyrolysis for Douglas fir sawdust pellet. J. Analytic and Applied Pyrolysis, 94: 163-169. doi: 10.1016/j.jaap.2011.12.004.

25. Q. Bu, H. Lei**, S. Ren, L. Wang, Q. Zhang, J. Tang, and R. Ruan. 2012. Production of phenols and biofuels by catalytic microwave pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass. Bioresource Technology, 108:274-279. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2011.12.125.

2011 Published Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers (5):

24. Q. Bu, H. Lei**, S. Ren, L. Wang, J. Holladay, Q. Zhang, J. Tang, and R. Ruan. 2011. Phenol and phenolics from lignocellulosic biomass by catalytic microwave pyrolysis. Bioresource Technology, 102: 7004–7007.

23. H. Lei**, S. Ren, L. Wang, Q. Bu, J. Julson, J. Holladay, and R. Ruan. 2011. Microwave pyrolysis of distillers dried grain with solubles (DDGS) for biofuel production. Bioresource Technology, 102 (10) 6208–6213.

22. Y. Gao, W. Chen, H. Lei*, Y. Liu, X. Lin, R. Ruan*. 2011. Optimization of Transesterification Conditions for the Production of Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) from Chinese Tallow Kernel Oil with a Nano Magnetic Catalyst. Trans. ASABE., 54(3): 1169-1174.

21. X. Lin, J. Zhang, H. Lei*, Z. Jin, P. Chen, R. Roger*. 2011. Effects of different resistant starches on firmness and stickiness of dough by NMR evaluation. Int. Agr. Eng. J., 19(4): 1-9.

20. W. Liu, C. Liu**, J. Liu, S. Yang, H. Zheng, H. Lei, R. Ruan, T. Li, Z. Tu, X. Song. 2011. Medium-chain fatty acids nanoliposomes for easy energy supply. http://www.sciencedirect.com/scidirimg/clear.gifNutrition,27: 700–706.

2010 Published Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers (6):

19. I. Cybulska, H. Lei**, J. Julson. 2010. Hydrothermal pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis of prairie cord grass. Energy & Fuels, 24(1): 718–727.

18. C. Yang, B. Zhang, J. Moen, K. Hennessy, Y. Liu, X. Lin, Y. Wan, H. Lei*, P. Chen, and R. Ruan*. 2010. Fractionation and characterization of bio-oil from microwave-assisted pyrolysis of corn stover. Int. J. Agr. Biol. Eng., 3(3): 54-61.

17. B. Zhang, C. Yang, J. Moen, Z. Le, K. Hennessy, Y. Wan, Y. Liu, H. Lei, P. Chen and R. Ruan**. 2010. Catalytic conversion of microwave-assisted pyrolysis vapors.Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects,32(18):1756-1762.

16. X. Lin*, L. Zhang, H. Lei*, H. Zhang, Y. Cheng, R. Zhu, R. Ruan. 2010. Effect of drying technologies on quality of green tea, Int. Agr. Eng. J., 19(3): 30-37.

15. H. Ding, Y. Gao, H. Lei*, L. Luo , H. Chao, and R. Run*. 2010. The in vitro antioxidant effects of flavonoids of sweet potato vines. Int. J. Food Properties.,13(2):360-368.

14. L. Gao, Y. Liu, H. Lei*, H. Peng, R. Ruan*. 2010. Preparation of semirigid polyurethane foam (PUF) with liquefied bamboo residues. J. Applied Polymer Sci., 116, 1694–1699.

2009 Published Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers (6):

13. J. Moen, C. Yang, B. Zhang, H. Lei*, K. Hennessy, Y. Wan, Z. Le, Y. Liu, P. Chen, R. Ruan*. 2009.  Catalytic microwave assisted pyrolysis of aspen. Int. J. Agric. & Biol. Eng., 2009; 2(4): 70-75.

12. H. Lei**, S. Ren, and J. Julson. 2009. The effects of reaction temperature and time and particle size of corn stover on microwave pyrolysis. Energy and Fuels,23, 3254–3261.

11. Y. Wang, J. Wu, Y. Wan, H. Lei*, F. Yu, P. Chen, X. Lin, and R. Ruan*. 2009. Liquefaction of corn stover using industrial biodiesel glycerol. Int. J. Agric. & Biol. Eng., 2(2): 32-40.

10. Wan, Y., X. Lin, Y. Liu, C. Yang, B. Zhang, P Chen, H. Lei*, and R. Ruan*. 2009. Microwave assisted pyrolysis of corn stover pellets with catalysts for bio-oil production. Transaction of CSAE, 25(4):190-195.

9. J. Wu, Y. Wang, Y. Wan, H. Lei*, F. Yu, Y. Liu, P. Chen, L. Yang, R. Ruan*. 2009. Processing and properties of rigid polyurethane foams based on bio-oils from microwave-assisted pyrolysis of corn stover. Int. J. Agric. & Biol. Eng., 2(1): 40-50.

8. Y. Gao, W. Chen, H. Lei*, X. Lin, R. Ruan*, C. Chen. 2009. Optimization of esterification conditions for the production of biodiesel from Chinese tallow kernel oil with surfactant-coated lipase using surface response methodology. Biomass and Bioenergy, 33(2): 277-282.

2008 Published Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers (3):

7. Y. Liu, Y. Wan, H. Lei*, R. Ruan*, C. Liu, X. Lin, M. Xie, H. Peng, D. Zheng. 2008. Starch based polyester type water resistant wood adhesive. Transactions of the CSAE24(9): 309-312.

6. H. Lei*, R. Ruan*, G. Fulcher, and B. van Lengerich. 2008. Color development in an extrusion cooked model system. Int. J. Agric. & Biol. Eng., 1(2): 55-63.

5. H. Lei*, G. Fulcher, R. Ruan*, and B. van Lengerich. 2008. Modeling mean residence time in a co-rotating twin screw extruder. Cereal Chemistry, 85(2):230-237.

2007 Published Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers (1):

4. H. Lei*, G. Fulcher, R. Ruan*, and B. van Lengerich. 2007. Assessment of color development due to twin-screw extrusion of rice-glucose-lysine blend using image analysis. LWT Journal of Food Sci. Tech., 40: 1224-1231.

2006 Published Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers (1):

3. H. Lei*, G. Fulcher, R. Ruan*, and B. van Lengerich. 2006. SME-Arrhenius model for WSI of rice flour in a twin screw extruder. Cereal Chemistry, 83(5): 574-581.

2005 Published Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers (1):

2. H. Lei*, G. Fulcher, R. Ruan*, and B. van Lengerich. 2005. Empirical modeling of die pressure, shaft torque, SME, and product temperature of rice flour in a co-rotating twin-screw extruder.  Cereal Chemistry, 82(5): 582-587.

2004 Published Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers (1):

1. R. Ruan*, H. Lei*, P. Chen, S. Deng, X. Lin, Y. Li, W. F. Wilcke, and G. Fulcher. 2004. Ozone-aided corn steeping process. Cereal Chemistry, 81(2):182-187.


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Invited Books & Chapters (8)

8. Y. Zhou, X. Li, N. Zhao, H. Elshareef, Y. Yu, M. Qian, H. Lei. 2022. Thermal processing of biomass for energy and fuel production in Advances in Bioenergy. Vol. 7 ISBN: 9780323989848. Elsevier.

7. R. Ruan, K. Ding, S. Liu, P. Peng, N. Zhou, A. He, P. Chen, Y. Cheng, Y. Wang, Y. Liu, H. Lei, M. Addy, K. Cobb. 2020. Gasification and pyrolysis of waste in Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering, chapter 12, pp 263-297. Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-444-64309-4.00012-X.

6. K. Cobb, E. Anderson, M. Addy, Y. Nie, Y. Cheng, P. Peng, Y. Ma, H. Ma, Y. Liu, H. Lei, P. Chen, R. Ruan. 2019. Converting floating scum from municipal wastewater treatment plants to biodiesel fuel, in Wastewater Treatment Residues as Resources for Biorefinery Products and Biofuels, pp 309. Elsevier.

5. R. Ruan, Y. Zhang, P. Chen, S. Liu, L. Fan, N. Zhou, K. Ding, P. Peng, M. Addy, Y. Cheng, E. Anderson, Y. Wang, Y. Liu, H. Lei, B. Li. 2019. Biofuels: Introduction, in Biofuels: Alternative Feedstocks and Conversion Processes for the Production of Liquid and Gaseous Biofuels in Biomass, Biofuels, Biochemicals (2nd Edition). pp. 3–43. Academic Press.

4. X. Zhang, H. Lei*, R. Ruan. 2017. Microwave-assisted pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass. In Encyclopedia of Agricultural, Food, and Biological Engineering . Eds. D. R. Heldman and C. I. Moraru. CRC Press. ISBN 9781439811115.

3. Q. Bu, H. M. Morgan JR., J. Liang, H. Lei*, R. Ruan. 2016. Catalytic microwave pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass. In Advances in Bioenergy . Eds. Y. Li, X. Ge. pp. 69–123. Elsevier. ISBN: 9780128095225.

2. L. Wang, H. Lei*, R. Ruan. 2015. Techno-economic analysis of microwave assisted pyrolysis for production of biofuels.In Production of Biofuels and Chemicals with Microwave, Springer Book Series – Biofuels and Biorefineries”. Ed. Z. Fang, R. L. Smith, Jr., X. Qi. Springer. ISBN 978-94-017-9612-5, vol. 3, pp251-263.

1. I. Cybulska, G. Brudecki, H. Lei*.  2013. Hydrothermal pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass. In Green Biomass Pretreatment and Processing Methods for Bioenergy Production. Ed. T. Gu. Springer. ISBN: 978-94-007-6052-3.


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1. H. Lei**, S. Ren, J. Julson, L. Wang, Q. Bu, and R. Ruan. 2011. Microwave torrefaction of corn stover and tech-economic analysis.ASME 2011 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, MSEC 2011. ISBN: 978-0-7918-4430-4, 1: 685-692.

Non Peer Reviewed Proceedings: (21)
2017 Proceedings (2):

21. E. M. Villota, H. Lei*, Z. Yang, Y. Zhang, G. Yadavalli, M. Qian, K. Qian, S. M. Villota, L. Zhu. 2017. Microwave-assisted Carbonization of Phosphoric Acid Activated Biomass. 2017 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Paper#1701213, doi:10.13031/aim.201701213

20. G. Yadavalli, H. Lei*, Z. Yang, Y. Zhang, E. Villota, M. Qian, L. Zhu. 2017. The effect of canola protein extraction conditions on the kinetic parameters of a two-site extraction model. 2017 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Paper#1701289, doi:10.13031/aim.201701289

2015 Proceedings (2):

19. L. Zhu, H. Lei*, X. Zhang, G. Yadavalli Y. Wei, Y. Liu. 2015. Preparation and characterization of biochar and activated carbon based solid acid catalysts for catalytic microwave pyrolysis. 2015 ASABE Annual International Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, July 26 – 29, 2015

18. X. Zhang, H. Lei*, L. Zhu, G. Yadavalli, Y. Wei, Y. Liu, D. Yan. 2015. Renewable jet fuel range alkanes from integrated catalytic processes of Douglas fir sawdust. 2015 ASABE Annual International Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, July 26 – 29, 2015

2014 Proceedings (3):

17. Y. Wei, H. Lei*, L. Wang, L. Zhu, X. Zhang, Y. Liu. Advanced upgrading of pyrolysis bio-oil via liquid-liquid extraction and esterification by zeolite catalysis. 2014 ASABE International Meeting, Montreal, Quebec Canada July 13 – July 16, 2014, 1: 579-600. doi: 10.13031/aim.20141893057

16. L. Zhu, H. Lei*, L. Wang, X. Zhang, Y. Wei, Y Liu, G. Yadavalli. Characterization of surface functional groups in corn stover biochar derived from microwave-assisted pyrolysis. 2014 ASABE International Meeting, Montreal, Quebec Canada July 13 – July 16, 2014, 1:755-767. doi: 10.13031/aim.20141893447

15. X. Zhang, H. Lei*, L. Wang, Y. Wei, L. Zhu, Y. Liu, G. Yadavalli. Aromatic Hydrocarbons from Microwave-induced Pyrolysis of Cellulose over ZSM-5. 2014 ASABE International Meeting, Montreal, Quebec Canada July 13 – July 16, 2014, 2:1054-1067 doi: 10.13031/aim.20141894632

2013 Proceedings (8):

14. L. Wang, H. Lei*, Q. Bu, L. Zhu.  Aromatic hydrocarbons production from catalysis of douglas fir sawdust pellets pyrolysis vapor over zeolite catalyst. 2013 AIChE Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California, November 3 – 8, 2013. http://www3.aiche.org/proceedings/content/Annual-2013/extended-abstracts/P320497.pdf

13. L. Zhu, H. Lei*, L. Wang. Catalytic Microwave Pyrolysis of Douglas Fir Pellets With Carbon Catalysts Derived From Corn Stover. 2013 AIChE Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California, November 3 – 8, 2013. http://www3.aiche.org/proceedings/content/Annual-2013/extended-abstracts/P320456.pdf

12. Y. Wei, H. Lei*. Advanced Upgrading of Pyrolysis Oil Via Liquid-Liquid Extraction. 2013 AIChE Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California, November 3 – 8, 2013. http://www3.aiche.org/proceedings/content/Annual-2013/extended-abstracts/P316352.pdf

11. Q. Bu, H. Lei*, L. Wang, and J. Tang. Biofuel production and kinetics study of catalytic microwave pyrolysis of douglas fir pellet over activated carbon supported metal catalyst. 2013 AIChE Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California, November 3 – 8, 2013. http://www3.aiche.org/proceedings/content/Annual-2013/extended-abstracts/P307886.pdf

10. L. Wang, H. Lei*, Q. Bu, L. Zhu, Y. Liu, J. Lee, S. Chen, and J. Tang. 2013. Catalytic upgrading of Douglas fir sawdust pellet vapors over Zn/ZSM-5 catalysts in a packed-bed catalysis reactor. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) 2013 Annual International Meeting, 2013(3): 1869-1888. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.13031/aim.20131594800

9. Q. Bu, H. Lei*, L. Wang, and J. Tang. 2013. Renewable phenols and fuel production from catalytic pyrolysis of lignin using microwave irradiation heating. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) 2013 Annual International Meeting, 2013 (2): 1707-1740. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.13031/aim.20131594593

8. L. Zhu, H. Lei*, L. Wang, Q. Bu, Y. Wei, Y. Liu, and J. Liang. 2013. Carbon catalyst from corn stover and its application to catalytic microwave pyrolysis. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) 2013 Annual International Meeting, 2013(3): 1854-1860. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.13031/aim.20131594788

7. Y. Wei and H. Lei*. 2013. Advanced upgrading of pyrolysis oil via liquid-liquid extraction. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) 2013 Annual International Meeting, 2013(2): 1701-1706. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.13031/aim.20131594590

2012 Proceedings (1):

6. Q. Bu, H. Lei*, S. Ren, L. Wang, Y. Liu, J. Liang, Y. Wei, Q. Zhang, J. Tang, and R. Ruan. 2012. Phenols and fuels from catalytic microwave pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) 2012 Annual International Meeting, 2012(2): 1147-1162. doi: 10.13031/2013.41768

2011 Proceedings (3):

5. S. Ren, H. Lei*, J. Julson, L. Wang, Q. Bu, and R. Ruan. 2011. Microwave torrefaction of corn stover. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) 2011 Annual International Meeting, 2011(6): 4579-4591. doi: 10.13031/2013.37301

4. L. Wang, H. Lei*, S. Ren, Q. Bu, J. Tang, Q. Zhang, and R. Ruan. 2011. Microwave assisted pyrolysis of Douglas fir pellets over ZSM-5 zeolite catalysts. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) 2011 Annual International Meeting, 2011(6): 5241-5252. doi: 10.13031/2013.37342

3. S. Ren, H. Lei*, L. Wang, Q. Bu, S. Chen, J. Wu, and R. Ruan. 2011. Microwave pyrolysis of Douglas fir sawdust pellet. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) 2011 Annual International Meeting, 2011(2): 1334-1348. doi: 10.13031/2013.37300

2010 Proceedings (2):

2. I. Cybulska, H. Lei*, and J. Julson. 2010. Hydrothermal pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis of prairie cord grass. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) 2011 Annual International Meeting, 2011(3): 2312-2334. doi: 10.13031/2013.29737

1. I. Cybulska, H. Lei*, and J. Julson. 2010. Integrated process of clean fractionation and hydrothermal treatment for prairie cord grass. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) 2011 Annual International Meeting, 2011(3): 2349-2376. doi: 10.13031/2013.32003


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2017 International Conference Papers and Presentations (8):

75. E. M. Villota, H. Lei*, Z. Yang, Y. Zhang, G. Yadavalli, M. Qian, K. Qian, S. M. Villota, L. Zhu. 2017. Microwave-assisted Carbonization of Phosphoric Acid Activated Biomass. 2017 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Spokane, WA, Jul 16-19, 2017.

74. G. Yadavalli, H. Lei*, Z. Yang, Y. Zhang, E. Villota, M. Qian, L. Zhu. 2017. The effect of canola protein extraction conditions on the kinetic parameters of a two-site extraction model. 2017 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Spokane, WA, Jul 16-19, 2017

73. Y. zhang, H. Lei*, Z. Yang, E. Villota, G. Yadavalli, M. Qian, L. Zhu. 2017. The DFT Studies of Ethane Reforming with Carbon Dioxide on Ni (111) Catalyst Surface. 2017 ASABE Annual International meeting, Spokane, WA, Jul 16-19, 2017

72. Z. Yang, H. Lei*, Y. Zhang, E. Villota, G. Yadavalli, M. Qian, L. Zhu. 2017. Enhanced Production of Phenols-rich Bio-oil from Biomass via Catalysis over Biochar-derived Activated Carbon, 2017 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Spokane, WA, Jul 16-19, 2017

71. Z. Yang, H. Lei*, Y. Zhang, E. Villota, G. Yadavalli, M. Qian, L. Zhu. 2017. Preparation of Nanocellulose Crystals via Microwave-assisted Acid Hydrolysis. 2017 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Spokane, WA, Jul 16-19, 2017

70. L. Zhu, H. Lei*, X. Zhang, G. Yadavalli, M. Qian, Z. Yang, K. Qian, Y. Zhang. 2016. Development of Microwave Pyrolysis Biochar as Carbon Catalysts for High Value Chemicals and Hydrocarbons. 2017 International Biomass Conference & Expo, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 10-12, 2017

69. N. Zhou, S. Liu, Y. Zhang, L. Fan, Y. Cheng, E. Anderson, Y. Wang, P. Chen, Y. Liu, H. Lei, R. Ruan. 2017. ZSM-5 Coating on SiC Foam Support As a Composite Catalyst for Fast Microwave-Assisted Pyrolysis of Biomass. 2017 AIChE Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, October 29 – November 3, 2017

68. S. Liu, Y. Zhang, L. Fan, N Zhou, Y. Cheng, E. Anderson, Y. Wang, P. Chen, Y. Liu, H. Lei, R Ruan. 2017. Bio-Fuel Production from Sequential Two-Step Catalytic Fast Microwave-Assisted Biomass Pyrolysis. 2017 AIChE Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, October 29 – November 3, 2017

2016 International Conference Papers and Presentations (4):

67. M. Qian, X. Zhang, H. Lei*, L. Zhu, J. C. Chan, X. Zhu, Y. Liu, G. Yadavalli, D. Yan. 2016. Catalytic separation and depolymerization of lignin for effective production of aromatic hydrocarbons. 2016 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Orlando, Florida, July 17 – 20, 2016

66. L. Zhu, H. Lei*, X. Zhang, Y. Liu, G. Yadavalli, D Yan, M. Qian, X. Zhu, J. C. Chan. 2016. Hydrocarbon Fuels Produced by Microwave-assisted Pyrolysis of Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) over Carbon Catalysts. 2016 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Orlando, Florida, July 17 – 20, 2016

65. X. Zhu, G. Yadavalli, H. Lei*, X. Zhang, M. Qian, J. C. Chan, L. Zhu, Y. Liu, , D Yan. Protein based solid electrolyte from abundant Canola meal protein. 2016 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Orlando, Florida, July 17 – 20, 2016

64. H. Lei*. 2016. Aromatics and cycloalkanes/naphthenes for jet fuels from lignocellulosic biomass. 2016 International Symposium on Energy Economics and Management, Beijing, July 5-10, 2016

2015 International Conference Papers and Presentations (2):

63. X. Zhang, H. Lei*, L. Zhu, G. Yadavalli, Y. Wei, Y. Liu, D. Yan. 2015. Renewable jet fuel range alkanes from integrated catalytic processes of Douglas fir sawdust. 2015 ASABE Annual International Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, July 26 – 29, 2015

62. L. Zhu, H. Lei*, X. Zhang, G. Yadavalli Y. Wei, Y. Liu. 2015. Preparation and characterization of biochar and activated carbon based solid acid catalysts for catalytic microwave pyrolysis. 2015 ASABE Annual International Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, July 26 – 29, 2015

2014 International Conference Papers and Presentations (4):

61. Y. Wei, H. Lei*, L. Wang, L. Zhu, X. Zhang, Y. Liu. Advanced upgrading of pyrolysis bio-oil via liquid-liquid extraction and esterification by zeolite catalysis. 2014 ASABE International Meeting, Montreal, Quebec Canada July 13 – July 16, 2014

60. L. Zhu, H. Lei*, L. Wang, X. Zhang, Y. Wei, Y Liu, G. Yadavalli. Characterization of surface functional groups in corn stover biochar derived from microwave-assisted pyrolysis2014 ASABE International Meeting, Montreal, Quebec Canada July 13 – July 16, 2014

59. X. Zhang, H. Lei*, L. Wang, Y. Wei, L. Zhu, Y. Liu, G. Yadavalli. Upgraded bio-oil from packed-bed catalysis over Ni/HZSM-5 with the addition of ethanol vapor coupled with microwave pyrolysis of Douglas fir pellets. 2014 ASABE International Meeting, Montreal, Quebec Canada July 13 – July 16, 2014

58. L. Wang, H. Lei*, Q. Bu, S. Ren, Y. Wei, L. Zhu, X. Zhang, Y. Liu, G. Yadavalli. Comparison of aromatic hydrocarbon production and distribution between in-situ and ex-situ catalytic pyrolysis of wood sawdust. 2014 ASABE International Meeting, Montreal, Quebec Canada July 13 – July 16, 2014

2013 International Conference Papers and Presentations (10):

57. S. Ren, H. Lei*, S. Chen, and J. Wu. Biomass and torrefied biomass catalytic pyrolysis and bio-oil upgrading over a biomass derived carbon catalyst. 2013 International Conference on the Thermochmical Conversion Science, Chicago, IL, 3-6 September 2013

56. L. Wang, H. Lei*, S. Ren, Q. Bu, J. Liang, Y. Wei, Y. Liu, J. Tang.  Aromatic hydrocarbons production from catalysis of douglas fir sawdust pellets pyrolysis vapor over zeolite catalyst. 2013 AIChE Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California, November 3 – 8, 2013

55. L. Zhu, H. Lei*, L. Wang, Q. Bu, J. Liang, Y. Wei, Y. Liu. Catalytic Microwave Pyrolysis of Douglas Fir Pellets With Carbon Catalysts Derived From Corn Stover. 2013 AIChE Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California, November 3 – 8, 2013

54. Y. Wei, H. Lei*, Q. Bu, J. Liang, Y. Liu, S. Ren, L. Wang. Advanced Upgrading of Pyrolysis Oil Via Liquid-Liquid Extraction. 2013 AIChE Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California, November 3 – 8, 2013

53. Q. Bu, H. Lei*, L. Wang, and J. Tang. Biofuel production and kinetics study of catalytic microwave pyrolysis of douglas fir pellet over activated carbon supported metal catalyst. 2013 AIChE Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California, November 3 – 8, 2013

52. Q. Bu, H. Lei*, S. Ren, L. Wang, Y. Liu, J. Liang, Y. Wei, Q. Zhang, J. Tang. Renewable phenols and fuel production from catalytic pyrolysis of lignin using microwave irradiation heating. 2013 ASABE International Meeting, Kansas City, Missouri, July 21-24, 2013

51. S. Ren, H. Lei*, L. Wang, Q. Bu, Y. Liu, J. Liang, Y. Wei, S. Chen, J. Wu. Thermal behavior and kinetic study for woody torrefied biomass pyrolysis by TGA. 2013 ASABE International Meeting, Kansas City, Missouri, July 21-24, 2013

50. L. Wang, H. Lei*, Q. Bu, L. Zhu, Y. Liu, J. Lee, S. Chen, J. Tang.  Catalytic upgrading of Douglas fir sawdust pellet vapors over Zn/ZSM-5 catalysts in a packed-bed catalysis reactor. 2013 ASABE International Meeting, Kansas City, Missouri, July 21-24, 2013

49. L. Zhu, H. Lei*, L. Wang, Q. Bu, J. Liang, Y. Wei, Y. Liu. Carbon catalysts from Corn Stover and its Application to Catalytic Microwave Pyrolysis. 2013 ASABE International Meeting, Kansas City, Missouri, July 21-24, 2013

48. Y. Wei, H. Lei*, Q. Bu, J. Liang, Y. Liu, S. Ren, L. Wang. Advanced analysis of products from organosolv lignin by microwave pyrolysis. 2013 ASABE International Meeting, Kansas City, Missouri, July 21-24, 2013

2012 International Conference Papers and Presentations (8):

47. S. Ren, H. Lei*, L. Wang, Q. Bu, Y. Liu, J. Liang, Y. Wei, S. Chen, J. Wu, and R. Ruan. Furfural production from microwave catalytic torrefaction of Douglas fir sawdust pellets. 2012 AICHE Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA in Oct.-Nov. 2012

46. J. Liang, H. Lei*, Y. Liu, Y. Wei, L. Wang, Q. Bu, S. Ren, J. Tang, Q. Zhang. A review on renewable hydrogen generation by reforming of glycerol. 2012 ASABE International Meeting, Dallas, Texas, July 29-Aug 1, 2012

45. Y. Wei, H. Lei*, Q. Bu, J. Liang, Y. Liu, S. Ren, L. Wang, J. Tang, Q. Zhang. Renewable hydrocarbons produced from glucose by aqueous-phase reforming process. 2012 ASABE International Meeting, Dallas, Texas, July 29-Aug 1, 2012

44. Y. Liu, H. Lei*, S. Ren, A. Zacher, Q. Bu, J. Liang, Y. Wei, L. Wang, Q. Zhang, J. Tang. Biomass torrefaction and bio-oil upgrading over HZSM-5. 2012 ASABE International Meeting, Dallas, Texas, July 29-Aug 1, 2012

43. S. Ren, H. Lei*, L. Wang, Q. Bu, Y. Liu, J. Liang, Y. Wei, S. Chen, J. Wu, and R. Ruan. Optimum conditions and characteristics of products from microwave torrefaction of Douglas fir sawdust pellet. 2012 ASABE International Meeting, Dallas, Texas, July 29-Aug 1, 2012

42. S. Ren, H. Lei*, A. Zacher, Y. Liu, L. Wang, Q. Bu, J. Liang, Y. Wei, S. Chen, J. Wu. High quality biofuel production from torrefied biomass. 2012 ASABE International Meeting, Dallas, Texas, July 29-Aug 1, 2012

41. Q. Bu, H. Lei*, S. Ren, L. Wang, Y. Liu, J. Liang, Y. Wei, Q. Zhang, J. Tang, and R. Ruan. Phenols and fuels from catalytic microwave pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass. 2012 ASABE International Meeting, Dallas, Texas, July 29-Aug 1, 2012

40. L. Wang, H. Lei*, S. Ren, Q. Bu, J. Liang, Y. Wei, Y. Liu, J. Tang, Q. Zhang, and R. Ruan. Aromatic hydrocarbons from catalytic conversion of microwave assisted pyrolysis of pine wood over ZSM-5 Zeolite. 2012 ASABE International Meeting, Dallas, Texas, July 29-Aug 1, 2012

2011 International Conference Papers and Presentations (5):

39. S. Ren, H. Lei*, J. Julson, L. Wang, Q. Bu. 2011. The effects of reaction temperature and time on microwave torrefaction of corn stover. 2011 ASABE International Meeting, Louisville, Kentucky, Aug 7-10, 2011

38. S. Ren, H. Lei*, J. Julson, L. Wang, Q. Bu. 2011. Microwave pyrolysis of douglas fir sawdust pellet. 2011 ASABE International Meeting, Louisville, Kentucky, Aug 7-10, 2011

37. L. Wang, H. Lei*, S. Ren, Q. Bu. 2011. Mircowave assisted pyrolysis of Douglas fir over ZSM-5 Zeolite catalysts. 2011 ASABE International Meeting, Louisville, Kentucky, Aug 7-10, 2011

36. Q. Bu, H. Lei*, S. Ren, and L. Wang. 2011. Biofuel production from one-step conversion using formic acid-alcohol as reaction medium. 2011 ASABE International Meeting, Louisville, Kentucky, Aug 7-10, 2011

35. R. Ruan*, P. Chen, J. zhou, M. Min, y. Cheng, M. Mohr, y. Li, B. Hu, X. Ma, L. Li, Y. Zhao, Z. Du, X. Wang, y. Li, S. Deng, H. Lei, X. Lin, y.Liu, y. Wan, B. Martinez. 2011. Mass culture of algae for biofuel production and wastewater treatment in northern climates. 4th Congress of the International Society for Applied Phycology, Halifax, Canada

2010 International Conference Papers and Presentations (5):

34. R. Zhou, H. Lei*, J. Julson. 2010. Fast Pyrolysis Optimization of Corn Stover, Switch Grass and Prairie Cordgrass for the Production of Bio-Oil and Volatiles. Paper # 1009439. 2010 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 20- 23, 2010

33. H. Lei*, S. Ren, J. Julson. 2010. Microwave Torrefaction of Corn Stover, Paper # 1009448. 2010 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 20- 23, 2010

32. H. Lei*†, R. Zhou, and J. Julson. 2010. Comparison of Productions from the Pyrolysis of Three Biomasses: Corn Stover, Switch Grass and Prairie Cordgrass. paper# 1009834. 2010 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 20- 23, 2010

31. I. Cybulska, H. Lei*, J. Julson. 2010. Optimization of Clean Fractionation as a Biomass Pretreatment Method. paper# 1008847. 2010 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 20- 23, 2010

30. I. Cybulska, H. Lei*, J. Julson.  2010. Hydrothermal Pretreatment and Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Prairie Cord Grass. paper# 1008844. 2010 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 20- 23, 2010

2009 International Conference Papers and Presentations (2):

29. H. Lei*, S. Ren, R. Zhou, and J. Julson. Particle size of corn stover on pyrolysis. 2009 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Reno, Nevada, June 21-24

28. H. Lei*, S. Ren, R. Zhou, and J. Julson. Optimization of pyrolysis conditions for the production of biooil and biogas from corn distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS). 2009 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Reno, Nevada, June 21-24

2008 International Conference Papers and Presentations (7):

27. H. Lei*, K. Hennessey, Y. Liu, X. Lin, Y. Wan and R. Ruan. Optimization of hydrothermal pretreatment of corn stover. 2008 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Providence, Rhode Island, June 29- July 2, 2008

26. H. Lei*, K. Petrofsky, A. Hohn, X. Cao, P. Chen, R. Ruan. Microscopic Examination of Structural Changes in Wheat bran due to Pulverization and Enzymatic Hydrolysis. 2008 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Providence, Rhode Island, June 29- July 2, 2008

25. C. Yang, J. Moen, B. Zhang, K. Hennessy, H. Lei, Y. Liu, P. Chen and R. Ruan*. 2008. Fractionation and characterization of bio-oil from biomass pyrolysis. 30th Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals, New Orleans, LA

24. J. Moen, B. Zhang, C. Yang, Z. Le, K. Hennessy, H. Lei, Y. Liu, P. Chen and R. Ruan*. 2008. Catalytic Microwave-Assisted Pyrolysis of High-diversity Grassland Perennials. 30th Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals, New Orleans, LA

23. K. Hennessy, B. Zhang, C. Yang, H. Lei, Y. Liu, P. Chen and R. Ruan*. 2008. A continuous plug-flow system for hydrothermal processing of aqueous biomass. 30th Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals, New Orleans, LA

22. R. Ruan, K. Petrofsky, H. Lei*, A. Hohn, P. Chen, L. Marquart. 2008. High-pressure homogenization and enzymatic treatment of bran. IFT Symposium: Designing and delivering whole grains with enhanced health attributes. 2008 IFT Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 28, 2008 – July 2, 2008

21. R. Ruan*, Y. Li, X. Lin, X. Ye, H. Lei, P. Chen. 2008. Magnetic resonance imaging of foods. IFT Symposium: Water in Foods. 2008 IFT Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 28, 2008 – July 2, 2008

2007 International Conference Papers and Presentations (3):

20. H. Lei*, R. G. Fulcher, R. Ruan, B. van Lengerich. 2007. Prediction of water solubility index of rice extrudates from a co-rotating twin-screw extruder. 2007 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 17-20, 2007

19. H. Lei*, R. G. Fulcher, R. Ruan, B. van Lengerich. 2007. Changes in CIElab color parameters in twin-screw extruded rice-glucose-lysine blend. 2007 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 17-20, 2007

18. H. Lei*, R. G. Fulcher, R. Ruan, B. van Lengerich. 2007. Color development in an extrusion-cooked model system. 2007 IFT Annual Meeting. Chicago, Illinois. July 27-August 1, 2007

2006 International Conference Papers and Presentations (3):

17. H. Lei*, R. G. Fulcher, R. Ruan, B. van Lengerich. 2006. Assessment of color development due to twin-screw extrusion of rice-glucose-lysine blend using computer vision. Paper No. 066100. 2006 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Portland, Oregon, July 9 – 12, 2006

16. H. Lei*, R. G. Fulcher, R. Ruan, B. van Lengerich. 2006. Reaction kinetics of color development in an extrusion-cooked model system. Paper No. 066113. 2006 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Portland, Oregon, July 9 – 12, 2006

15. R. Ruan*, S. Deng, X. Lin, H. Lei, P. Chen. 2006. Non-thermal plasma disinfection of foods. In Symposium: “Nonthermal Processing: Food Quality and Chemistry”, 2006 American Chemical Society (ACS) Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, March 26-30, 2006

2005 International Conference Papers and Presentations (5):

14. H. Lei*, G. Fulcher, R. Ruan, and B. van Lengerich. 2005. Mean residence time analysis for a co-rotating twin-screw extruder. Paper No. 31050. 2005 IFT Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, July 15-20, 2005

13. H. Lei*, G. Fulcher, R. Ruan, and B. van Lengerich. 2005. Modeling extrusion system parameters in a co-rotating twin-screw extruder. Paper No. 31005. 2005 IFT Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, July 15-20, 2005

12. H. Lei*, G. Fulcher, R. Ruan, and B. van Lengerich. 2005. Residence time distribution and mean residence time in a co-rotating twin-screw extruder. Paper No. 056112. 2005 ASAE Annual International Meeting, Tampa, Florida, July 17-20, 2005

11. H. Lei*, G. Fulcher, R. Ruan, and B. van Lengerich. 2005. Modeling die Pressure, die temperature, shaft torque, and SME in a co-rotating twin-screw extruder. Paper No. 056113. 2005 ASAE Annual International Meeting, Tampa, Florida, July 17-20, 2005

10. H. Lei*, G. Fulcher, R. Ruan, and B. van Lengerich. 2005. Prediction of water solubility index of rice extrudate in a co-rotating twin-screw extruder. 2005 International Conference of Cereal Science and Technology, Veyna, Austia, June 29-July 1, 2005

2004 International Conference Papers and Presentations (2):

9. H. Lei*, G. Fulcher, R. Ruan, and B. van Lengerich. 2004. Twin screw extrusion of rice flour-effects of extrusion processing conditions on extrudate characteristics. Paper No. 25837. 2004 IFT Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada, July 12-16, 2004

8. H. Lei*, G. Fulcher, R. Ruan, and B. van Lengerich. 2004. Influence of processing on the extrudate characteristics of rice flour. Paper No. 046013. 2004 ASAE Annual International Meeting, Ottawa, Canada, August 1-4, 2004

2003 International Conference Papers and Presentations (3):

7. H. Lei*, G. Fulcher, R. Ruan, and K. Schmitz. 2003. Effects of processing conditions on cereal fibers by twin screw extrusion. Paper No. 036072. 2003 ASAE Annual international Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada, July 27-30, 2003

6. H. Lei*, G. Fulcher, R. Ruan, and K. Schmitz. 2003. Effects of processing conditions on wheat bran by twin screw extrusion. Paper No. 20066. 2003 IFT Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, July 12-16, 2003

5. H. Lei*, R. Ruan, P. Chen, S. Deng, X. Lin, G. Fulcher, W. F. Wilcke. 2003. Ozonation steeping in corn wet milling process. Paper No. 20132. 2003 IFT Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, July 12-16, 2003

2002 and Before International Conference Papers and Presentations (4):

4. R. Ruan, H. Lei*, P. Chen, S. Deng. 2002. Study on ozone-aided corn steeping processing. Paper No. 036072. 2002 ASAE Annual International Meeting/CIGR World Congress, Chicago, Illinois, July 29 – August 1, 2002

3. X. Pan, R. Ruan*, H. Lei, X. Lin, Y. Liu, P. Chen, V. Morey, T. Yang. 2002. Preparation of polyurethane and polyester from liquefied starch. 2002 ASAE Annual International Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, July 29 – August 1, 2002

2. H. Ma, R. Ruan*, P. Chen, H. Lei. 2002. A study of a new ozone generator induced by pulse streamer corona discharge plasma. 2002 ASAE Annual International Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, July 29 – August 1, 2002

1. H. Lei*. 1998. A study of improving production quality of the ready-to-serve rice. In 1998 Chinese National Agricultural Product Drying and Storing Machinery Symposium, Kunming, China

Regional Conference Presentations (23)

23. X. Zhang, H. Lei*, G. Yadavalli, L. Zhu, M. Qian, Z. Zhu. 2016. Synthesis of high-density jet fuel from plastics via catalytically integral processes. 2016 WSU ShowCase Conference, Pullman, Washington, March 25, 2016

22. H. Lei*, L. Zhu, X. Zhang, Y. Wei, Y. Liu, G. Yadavalli. Jet fuels of aromatics and cycloalkanes from integrated catalytic processes of diverse lignocellulosic biomasses. 2015 Inaugural Clean Technology Showcase, Washington Clean Technology Alliance, Bell Harbor Conference Center, Seattle, WA, June 22, 2015

21. Invited presentation: H. Lei*. 2015. Green engineering of processes, biofuels, and bioproducts from biomass. 2015 Delegation from Shanghai Environmental Protection Bureau, Academy of Environmental Sciences, and Shanghai Geodetic Institute, Puyallup, WA, April 10, 2015

20. X. Zhang, L. Zhu, G. Yadavalli, Y. Wei, Y. Liu, D. Yan, H. Lei*. 2015. Cycloalkanes and aromatics for jet fuels from integrated catalytic processes of diverse lignocellulosic biomasses, 2015 JCATI Research Symposium: Advancing Public-Private Partnerships in Aerospace, Seattle, WA, April 20, 2015

19. L. Zhu, H. Lei*, X. Zhang, G. Yadavalli Y. Wei, Y. Liu. 2015. Production of hydrocarbons from biomass through in situ microwave-assisted catalytic pyrolysis using carbon catalyst. 2015 WSU ShowCase Conference, Pullman, WA, March 28, 2015

18. X. Zhang, H. Lei*, G. Yadavalli, L. Zhu, Y. Wei, Y. Liu. 2015. Production of gasoline-range hydrocarbons from microwave-induced pyrolysis of low-density polyethylene. 2015 WSU ShowCase Conference, Pullman, WA, March 28, 2015

17. H. Lei*. 2014. Processes, Biofuels, and Bioproducts from Lignocellulosic Biomass. Washington State University Congressional and State Staff Fact Finding Tour August 12-14, 2014

16. H. Lei*, L. Zhu, X. Zhang, L. Wang, Y. Wei, Y. Liu, G. Yadavalli, S. Ren, Q. Bu. Aromatic Hydrocarbons for Aviation Biofuels from Microwave-assisted Catalytic Pyrolysis of Lignocellulosic Biomass. 2014 Inaugural Clean Technology Showcase, Washington Clean Technology Alliance, Bell Harbor Conference Center, Seattle, WA

15. Invited: H. Lei*. 2014. Aromatic hydrocarbons for aviation biofuels from lignocellulosic biomass. 2014 JCATI Research Symposium: Advancing Public-Private Partnerships in Aerospace, Pullman, WA

14. L. Zhu, X. Zhang, L. Wang, Y. Wei, Y. Liu, G. Yadavalli, S. Ren, Q. Bu, H. Lei*. 2014. Aromatic Hydrocarbons for Aviation Biofuels from Microwave-assisted Catalytic Pyrolysis of Lignocellulosic Biomass. 2014 JCATI Research Symposium: Advancing Public-Private Partnerships in Aerospace, Pullman, WA

13. X. Zhang, H. Lei*, L. Wang, Y. Wei, L. Zhu, Y. Liu, G. Yadavalli. 2014. Hydrocarbons from microwave-assisted catalytic pyrolysis of pretreated Douglas fir. 2014 WSU ShowCase Conference, Pullman, WA

12. H. Lei*. 2014. Processes, biofuels, and bioproducts. 2014 WSU and PNNL workshop, Richland, WA

11. L. Zhu, H. Lei*, L. Wang, X. Zhang, Y. Wei, Y. Liu, G. Yadavalli. 2014. Influence of Microwave-assisted Pyrolysis Conditions on Physicochemical Characteristics of Corn Stover Biochar. 2014 WSU ShowCase Conference, Pullman, WA

10. Q. Bu, H. Lei*, L. Wang, Q. Zhang, J. Tang and R. Ruan. Catalytic pyrolysis of lignin for phenols and fuel production by microwave-assisted heating. 2013 WSU ShowCase Conference, Pullman, WA

9. L. Wang, H. Lei*, S. Ren, Q. Bu, J. Tang, Q. Zhang, and R. Ruan. Microwave assisted pyrolysis of Douglas fir over ZSM-5 Zeolite. 2011 WSU ShowCase Conference, Pullman, WA

8. S. Ren, H. Lei*, J. Julson, L. Wang, Q. Bu, and R. Ruan. The Effects of Reaction Temperature and Time on Microwave Torrefaction of Corn Stover. 2011 WSU ShowCase Conference, Pullman, WA

7. Q. Bu, H. Lei*, S. Ren, L. Wang, and R. Ruan. Biofuel production from one-step conversion using formic acid-alcohol as reaction medium. 2011 WSU ShowCase Conference, Pullman, WA

6. H. Lei*. 2010. Biofuels and bioproducts from biomass. In 2010 Energy Independence Day, Olympia, WA

5. B. Ahring, H. Lei, B. Yang, and X. Zhang. 2010. Advance knowledge in bioproducts and bioenergy research and create value in washington state economy. In 2010 Seattle Future Energy Conference-Bioenergy Research Symposium, Seattle, WA

4. D. Elliott*, H. Lei*, S. Ren, A. Zacher, T. Hart. 2010. Infrastructure compatible fuels and chemicals from biomass. 2010 DOE-PNNL Bioenergy Conference, Richland, WA

3. H. Lei* and S. Ren. 2010. Particle Size of Corn Stover on Microwave Assisted Pyrolysis. 2010 WSU ShowCase Conference, Pullman, WA

2. D. D. Malo, S. A. Clay*, T.E. Schumacher, H. J. Woodard, D. E. Clay, R. H. Gelderman, H. Lei and J. L. Julson. Interactions of biochar source/properties impacts on soil properties, c sequestration potential, and crop management. In 2010 SunGrant Annual Meeting, Reno, NV

1. H. Lei*, G. Fulcher, R. Ruan, C. Ng, D. Green, and B. van Lengerich. 2005. Reaction kinetics modeling of rice flour extrusion in a twin screw extruder. General Mills internal conference, Minneapolis