{"id":33,"date":"2016-09-27T09:51:17","date_gmt":"2016-09-27T16:51:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/labs.wsu.edu\/lei\/?page_id=33"},"modified":"2021-11-10T13:33:50","modified_gmt":"2021-11-10T21:33:50","slug":"awards-grants-patents","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/labs.wsu.edu\/lei\/awards-grants-patents\/","title":{"rendered":"Grants, Awards, Honor, and Patents"},"content":{"rendered":"<br \/>\n<section id=\"builder-section-1474995208806\" class=\"row single gutter pad-top\">\n<div style=\"\" class=\"column one \">\n<p><a name=\"Grants\"><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Quick Links:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/labs.wsu.edu\/lei\/awards-grants-patents\/#Grants\">Grants<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0|\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/labs.wsu.edu\/lei\/awards-grants-patents\/#Awards-Honors\">Awards &amp; Honors\u00a0 \u00a0|\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/labs.wsu.edu\/lei\/awards-grants-patents\/#Patents\">Patents<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Grants<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<strong>H2 saving process for production of aromatics for jet fuels<\/strong><br \/>\nSponsor Agency: SunGrant\/USDA NIFA<br \/>\nPrincipal Investigator:    <strong>H. Lei <\/strong>(PI\/PD)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nano cellulose-based nanoparticle catalysts for bio-jet fuel ranged cycloalkanes production<\/strong><br \/>\nSponsor Agency: USDA NIFA<br \/>\nPrincipal Investigator:    <strong>H. Lei <\/strong>(PI\/PD)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aromatic hydrocarbons from agricultural and forest wastes using biomass derived carbon catalysts<\/strong><br \/>\nSponsor Agency: USDA NIFA<br \/>\nPrincipal Investigator:    <strong>H. Lei <\/strong>(PI\/PD)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Applying abundant plants to develop battery materials and study the benefits on agricultural economy<\/strong><br \/>\nSponsor Agency: USDA NIFA<br \/>\nPrincipal Investigator:    <strong>H. Lei <\/strong>(PI\/PD), K. Zhong (WSU), L. Scudiero (WSU), T. Marsh (WSU), P. Tozer (WSU)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conversion of biomass feedstock to bio-oils by microwave pyrolysis<\/strong><br \/>\nSponsor Agency: Creative Energy Systems<br \/>\nPrincipal Investigator:     <strong>H. Lei <\/strong>(PI\/PD)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bio-phenols production from lignocellulosic biomass<\/strong><br \/>\nSponsor Agency: USDA NIFA SBIR<br \/>\nPrincipal Investigator:    Z. Yang, <strong>H. Lei <\/strong>(Co-PI\/PD), J. Canin (Washington Bio-oils Inc.), H. Sun (Washington Bio-oils Inc.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>High energy dense bio-fuels from a microwave conversion system: feedstocks and processes for securing bio-aromatic hydrocarbons<\/strong><br \/>\nSponsor Agency: Commercialization Gap Fund, WSU Office of Commercialization, WSU Office of Commercialization, the Offices of the President and Provost in conjunction with the Vice President of Research, and the Washington Research foundation<br \/>\nPrincipal Investigator:     <strong>H. Lei <\/strong>(PI\/PD) and J Canin<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hydrogen saving process for cycloalkanes (naphthenes) in jet fuels from diverse<\/strong><strong>Washington state forest biomasses<\/strong><br \/>\nSponsor Agency: Joint Center for Aerospace Technology and Innovation, Joint Industry-University Research Program<br \/>\nPrincipal Investigator:     <strong>H. Lei <\/strong>(PI\/PD)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Acquisition of a high performance microtherm-split-tube furnace reactor integrated with micro parr reactor<\/strong><br \/>\nSponsor Agency: Chancellor\u2019s Equipment Grant Program<br \/>\nPrincipal Investigator:     <strong>H. Lei <\/strong>(PI)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aromatic hydrocarbons for aviation biofuels from Lignocellulosic Biomass<\/strong><br \/>\nSponsor Agency: Joint Center for Aerospace Technology and Innovation, Joint Industry-University Research Program<br \/>\nPrincipal Investigator:     <strong>H. Lei <\/strong>(PI\/PD)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advanced lithium-ion batteries incorporating bio-and nano-materials and the effects on the agricultural economy<\/strong><br \/>\nSponsor Agency: WSU Research Advancement Challenge (RAC) Competition program<br \/>\nPrincipal Investigator:    W.H. K. Zhong, M. G. Norton, L. Scudiero, and T. Marsh, and<strong>H. Lei <\/strong>(Co-PI)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Torrefaction as biomass pretreatment for PNNL fluid-bed pyrolysis<\/strong><br \/>\nSponsor Agency: DOE Office of Biomass Program through PNNL<br \/>\nPrincipal Investigator:     <strong>H. Lei <\/strong>(PI\/PD)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Torrefaction as a pretreatment method to improve biofuel quality<\/strong><br \/>\nSponsor Agency: WSU Office of Research<br \/>\nPrincipal Investigator:     <strong>H. Lei <\/strong>(PI)<\/p>\n<p><strong>National Advanced Biofuels Consortium (NABC)<\/strong><br \/>\nSponsor Agency: DOE (www.eere.energy.gov)<br \/>\nPrincipal Investigator:     National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Albemarle Corporation, Amyris Biotechnologies, Argonne National Laboratory, BP Products North America Inc., Catchlight Energy, LLC, Colorado School of Mines, Iowa State University, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Pall Corporation, RTI International, Tesoro Companies Inc., University of California, Davis, UOP, LLC, Virent Energy Systems, Washington State University (B. Ahring, <strong>H Lei<\/strong>),<\/p>\n<p><strong>Infrastructure: Create a more flexible, more reliable, and higher capacity U.S. energy infrastructure<\/strong><br \/>\nSponsor Agency: DOE Laboratory Directed Research and Development Program<br \/>\nPrincipal Investigator:       D. C. Elliott (PI, PNNL) and<strong> H. Lei <\/strong>(Co-PI)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Development of microwave pyrolysis of biomass and biochar utilization<\/strong><br \/>\nSponsor Agency: DOE through SunGrant<br \/>\nPrincipal Investigator:     <strong>H. Lei (PI\/PD) <\/strong>and J. Julson (SDSU)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Center for Biofuels Research and Development<\/strong><br \/>\nSponsor Agency: NSF I\/UCRC Program<br \/>\nPrincipal Investigator:    Collaborating institutions: South Dakota State U<strong> (<\/strong>B. Gibbons,<strong>H. Lei, <\/strong>Team Member<strong>)<\/strong>, SDSMT, Kansas State U, North Carolina State U, U New York at Stony Brook, U Hawaii<\/p>\n<p><strong>Develop sustainable renewable energy systems for practical utilization of bulky biomass<\/strong><br \/>\nSponsor Agency: DOT through SunGrant<br \/>\nPrincipal Investigator:     R. Ruan (PI, UMN), Schmidt (UMN), Kiittelson (UMN), P. Chen (UMN), <strong>H. Lei <\/strong>(Co-PI), Tiffany (UMN), D. Raynie (SDSU), W. Gibbons (SDSU), K. Muthukumarappan (SDSU), Kittelson (SDSU)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hydrothermal pretreatment and clean fractionation of lignocelluloses biomass for production of biobased products and fuels<\/strong><br \/>\nSponsor Agency: SD research and Commercialization Council<br \/>\nPrincipal Investigator:     <strong>H. Lei (PI\/PD)<\/strong> and J. Julson (SDSU)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Development of a novel pyrolytic process for the conversion of corn biomass to biofuels and char residue<\/strong><br \/>\nSponsor Agency: SD Corn Utilization Council<br \/>\nPrincipal Investigator:     <strong>H.<\/strong> <strong>Lei (PI\/PD)<\/strong>, J. Julson (SDSU), K. Muthukumarappan (SDSU), D. Raynie (SDSU), R. Gelderman (SDSU)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Development of an interactive input\/output process and cost model with consideration of impacts of the end use of the biochar on the carbon status of the fuels or products made in the thermochemical conversion process<\/strong><br \/>\nSponsor Agency: USDA through SunGrant<br \/>\nPrincipal Investigator:     V. Kelley (PI, SDSU), <strong>H. Lei <\/strong>(Co-PI), J. Julson (SDSU), K. Muthu (SDSU), S. A. Clay (SDSU), G. Warmann (SDSU)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Biomass torrefaction and catalytic pyrolysis<\/strong><br \/>\nSponsor Agency: SDSU Agricultural Experimental Station<br \/>\nPrincipal Investigator:     <strong>H. Lei (PI\/PD)<\/strong> and J. Julson (SDSU)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Development of corn ethanol process \u2013 liquefaction without alpha amylase<\/strong><br \/>\nSponsor Agency: Bentley and Griffith Undergraduate Research Program<br \/>\nPrincipal Investigator:     <strong>H. Lei (PI)<\/strong>, C. R. Keierleber (SDSU), J. Julson (SDSU)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Interactions of biochar source\/properties impacts on soil properties, c sequestration potential, and crop management<\/strong><br \/>\nSponsor Agency: DOE through SunGrant<br \/>\nPrincipal Investigator:     D. D. Malo (PI, SDSU), S.A. Clay (SDSU), T.E. Schumacher (SDSU), H.J. Woodard (SDSU), D.E. Clay (SDSU), and R.H. Gelderman (SDSU), <strong>H. Lei<\/strong>(Co-PI), and J. Julson (SDSU)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Evaluation of ethanol production from extrusion-cooked corn starch<\/strong><br \/>\nSponsor Agency: Buhler Group<br \/>\nPrincipal Investigator:     R. Ruan (PI, UMN) and <strong>H. Lei <\/strong>(Co-PI)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Extrusion scale-up and systematical analysis of screw configurations<\/strong><br \/>\nSponsor Agency: General Mills<br \/>\nPrincipal Investigator:     R. Ruan (PI, UMN) and <strong>H. Lei <\/strong>(Co-PI)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Extraction, characterization and utilization of anthocyanins from red corn<\/strong><br \/>\nSponsor Agency: French Ag Research<br \/>\nPrincipal Investigator:     R. Ruan (PI), P. Chen (UMN), R. Barros (UMN), F. Rigelhof (UMN), M. French (UMN), <strong>H. Lei <\/strong>(Co-PI)\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"Awards &amp; Honors\"><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Quick Links:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/labs.wsu.edu\/lei\/awards-grants-patents\/#Grants\">Grants<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0|\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/labs.wsu.edu\/lei\/awards-grants-patents\/#Awards-Honors\">Awards &amp; Honors\u00a0 \u00a0|\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/labs.wsu.edu\/lei\/awards-grants-patents\/#Patents\">Patents<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Awards &amp; Honors<\/h4>\n<li>\u201c<strong> Research Featured at USDA NIFA <\/strong>\u201d website: https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/USDANIFA\/bulletins\/24ae29a, 2019. <\/li>\n<li>\u201c<strong> Outstanding Reviewer <\/strong>\u201d, recognized by the editors from Green Chemistry, Royal Society of Chemistry, a high impact journal and cutting-edge research for a greener sustainable future. <\/li>\n<li>\u201c<strong> 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award <\/strong>\u201d, as a result of hard work and dedication to the profession by Marquis Biographies, a database of more than 1.5 million of the most distinguished professionals from around the globe, 2019. <\/li>\n<li>\u201c<strong> Who&#8217;s Who in the World <\/strong>\u201d 2019 Edition. <\/li>\n<li>\u201c<strong> Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award <\/strong>\u201d, as a result of hard work and dedication to the profession by Marquis Biographies, a database of more than 1.5 million of the most distinguished professionals from around the globe, 2018. <\/li>\n<li>\u201c<strong> ACS Publications Award of Certificate of Recognition <\/strong>\u201d, for help on advance scientific excellence and made ACS the most trusted, most cited, and most read publisher, 2018. <\/li>\n<li>\u201c<strong> Best Paper Award <\/strong>\u201d, S. M. Villota, J. Lavarias, H. Lei*, E. Villota, V. Taylan and W. Mateo. 2018. Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) Pod Husks as Precursor for Activated Carbon Production under Microwave-Assisted Pyrolysis. 2018 International Conference on Sustainable Development and Green Technology, Taichung, Taiwan, October 19-21, 2018. <\/li>\n<li>\u201c<strong>Invited Research Green Industrial Processes\u2014Feature Article\u201d <\/strong>: P. Chen, E. Anderson, M. Addy, R. Zhang, Y. Cheng, P. Peng, Y. Ma, L. Fan, Y. Zhang, Q. Lu, S. Liu, N. Zhou, X. Deng, W. Zhou, M. Omar, R. Griffith, F. Kabir, <strong>H. Lei<\/strong>, Y. Wang, Y. Liu, R. Roger*. 2018. Breakthrough Technologies for Biorefining of Organic Solid and Liquid Wastes. <em> Engineering<\/em>, 4(4), 574-580. doi: 10.1016\/j.eng.2018.07.004.\n<li>\u201c<strong> Most Cited Article <\/strong>\u201d from <em> Biosystems Engineering <\/em>. The published paper <em>\u201cThermal behaviour and kinetic study for woody biomass torrefaction and torrefied biomass pyrolysis by TGA \u201d<\/em> The internationally respected Biosystems Engineering (formerly JAER) is the official scientific journal of The European Society of Agricultural Engineers (EurAgEng), 2018. <\/li>\n<li>\u201c<strong> ACS Publications Award of Certificate of Recognition <\/strong>\u201d for help on advance scientific excellence and made ACS the most trusted, most cited, and most read publisher, 2017. <\/li>\n<li>\u201c<strong> Recognized Reviewer Status <\/strong>\u201d for instrumental in enabling the progress of science, technology and medicine for reviews for Elsevier journals, 2017. <\/li>\n<li>\u201c<strong> Who&#8217;s Who in the World <\/strong>\u201d 2017 Edition. <\/li>\n<li>\u201c<strong> Highly Cited Research <\/strong>\u201d from <em> Biosystems Engineering <\/em>. The published paper <em>\u201cThermal behaviour and kinetic study for woody biomass torrefaction and torrefied biomass pyrolysis by TGA \u201d<\/em> is one of the 5 most highly cited papers during 2016, 2015, and 2014 published in <em> Biosystems Engineering <\/em> according to data from Scopus. A certificate for \u201cHighly Cited Research\u201d in <em> Biosystems Engineering <\/em> was awarded to Dr. Lei in recognition of the contribution to the quality of the Elsevier journal. <\/li>\n<li>\u201c<strong> Dr. Hanwu Lei\u2019s research featured in a top journal <\/strong>\u201d: The August 2016 issue of the journal of <em> Green Chemistry <\/em> features the research article from Dr. Lei\u2019s group, <em>\u201c Catalytic co-pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass with polymers: a critical review.\u201d<\/em> (Front cover based on a design by Drs. Xuesong Zhang and Hanwu Lei; Dr. Xuesong Zhang is the recent PhD graduate from Dr. Lei\u2019s group). <em> Green Chemistry <\/em> is a top journal (Impact Factor: 8.506) and the frontiers of the interdisciplinary science of alternative sustainable technologies and publishes cutting-edge research. <\/li>\n<li>Listed as \u201c<strong>2016 <\/strong><strong>Top 20 Articles<\/strong>\u201d published on the same topic at BioMedLib: Bu Q, <strong>H.<\/strong> <strong>Lei<\/strong>*, Wang L, Wei Y, Zhu L, Zhang X, Liu Y, Yadavalli G, Tang J. 2014. Bio\u2010based phenols and fuel production from catalytic microwave pyrolysis of lignin by activated carbons. Bioresour Technol. 162:142\u20107.<\/li>\n<li>\u201c<strong>Best Paper Award 2015<\/strong>\u201d from <em>Bioresource Technology<\/em>. The published paper \u201cA review of catalytic hydrodeoxygenation of lignin-derived phenols from biomass pyrolysis<em>\u201d<\/em> appears among the ten top cited papers contributing to the<em>Bioresource Technology <\/em>2014 Impact Factor. Dr. Hanwu Lei and his co-authors are contributing such high quality work to the journal, and helping to secure <em>Bioresource Technology\u2019s<\/em> continued position as a high impact journal in its field of biomass, biological waste treatment, and bioenergy.<\/li>\n<li>\u201c<strong>Outstanding Services<\/strong>\u201d, Association of Overseas Chinese Agricultural, Biological, and Food Engineers (AOCABFE) extends its sincere appreciation in recognition of outstanding services to Dr. Hanwu Lei at the 2015 Annual Meeting of ASABE, New Orleans, LA, July 2015.<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;<strong>Early Career Award<\/strong>&#8220;, Association of Overseas Chinese Agricultural, Biological, and Food Engineers (AOCABFE), July 2014. The purpose of this award is to recognize outstanding career achievement by a young AOC member in the profession of Agricultural, Biological and Food Engineering. The award is to honor achievement through education, research, innovation, development, extension, consulting, administration, international collaboration, and other professional activities.<\/li>\n<li>Listed in <strong>Who\u2019s Who in Science and Engineering<\/strong>, 12th Edition (2016-2017)<\/li>\n<li>Listed in <strong>Who\u2019s Who in America<\/strong>, 70th Edition (2016)<\/li>\n<li>Listed in\u00a0<strong>Who\u2019s Who in America<\/strong>, 69th Edition (2015)<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u201cElsevier Reviewer Recognition\u201d<\/strong>, <strong>\u201cCertificate of Reviewing\u201d<\/strong>,\u00a0Elsevier, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2015<\/li>\n<li>\u201c<strong>Certificate of Appreciation<\/strong>\u201d for valuable contribution and dedicated service in the peer review of manuscripts submitted to ACS journals, Journals Publishing Group, American Chemical Society, 2012<\/li>\n<li>\u201c<strong>Guest of Honor<\/strong>\u201d in 2012 American Chemical Society Annual Meeting of Author &amp; Reviewer Reception, San Diego, CA, March 2012.<\/li>\n<li>Listed as \u201c<strong>2015 <\/strong><strong>Top 20 Articles<\/strong>\u201d published on the same topic at BioMedLib: #1. <strong>H.<\/strong> <strong>Lei<\/strong>*, S. Ren, L. Wang, Q. Bu, J. Julson, J. Holladay, R. Ruan. 2011. Microwave pyrolysis of distillers dried grain with solubles (DDGS) for biofuel production. Bioresour Technol., 102 (10):6208-13.<\/li>\n<li>Listed as \u201c<strong>2014 <\/strong><strong>Top 20 Articles<\/strong>\u201d published on the same topic at BioMedLib: #7. <strong>H.<\/strong> <strong>Lei<\/strong>*, S. Ren, L. Wang, Q. Bu, J. Julson, J. Holladay, R. Ruan. 2011. Microwave pyrolysis of distillers dried grain with solubles (DDGS) for biofuel production. Bioresour Technol., 102 (10):6208-13.<\/li>\n<li>Listed as \u201c<strong>2013 <\/strong><strong>Top 20 Articles<\/strong>\u201d published on the same topic at BioMedLib: #1. <strong>H.<\/strong> <strong>Lei<\/strong>*, S. Ren, L. Wang, Q. Bu, J. Julson, J. Holladay, R. Ruan. 2011. Microwave pyrolysis of distillers dried grain with solubles (DDGS) for biofuel production. Bioresour Technol., 102 (10):6208-13; #16. Q. Bu Q, <strong>H.<\/strong> <strong>Lei<\/strong>*, S. Ren, L. Wang, Q. Zhang, J. Tang, R. Ruan. 2012. Production of phenols and biofuels by catalytic microwave pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass. Bioresour Technol., 108: 274-9.<\/li>\n<li>Listed as \u201c<strong>2012 Most Downloaded Articles<\/strong>\u201d in J. Analytic and Applied Pyrolysis: S. Ren, <strong>H<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><strong> Lei*<\/strong>, 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.<\/li>\n<li>Listed in <strong>Who\u2019s Who in America<\/strong>, 68th Edition (2014)<\/li>\n<li>Listed in <strong>Who\u2019s Who in America<\/strong>, 67th Edition (2013)<\/li>\n<li>Listed in <strong>Who\u2019s Who in Science and Engineering<\/strong>, 11th Edition (2011-2012)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;<strong>Orville and Enolia Bentley Research Award<\/strong>&#8220;: C. R. Keierleber, <strong>H. Lei<\/strong><strong>*<\/strong>, J. Julson. 2009. Development of corn ethanol process \u2013 liquefaction without alpha amylase. <\/li>\n<li>&#8220;<strong>Third Place Paper Award<\/strong>&#8221; of \u201cModeling die pressure, shaft torque, SME, and product temperature in a co-rotating twin-screw extruder\u201d. Paper No. 056113. AOC Paper Competition of ASABE Annual International Meeting, Tampa, Florida, 2005<\/li>\n<li>\u201c<strong>A Future Leader in Agricultural Engineering<\/strong>\u201c, International Commission of Agricultural Engineering, XV CIGR World Congress, Chicago, 2002<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;<strong>Paper Award<\/strong>&#8221; of \u201cA study of improving producing quality of the ready-to-serve rice\u201d at Chinese National Agricultural Product Drying and Storing Machinery New Technology Development Symposium, 1998<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;<strong>Excellent Graduate Dissertation<\/strong>&#8220;, Wuxi University of Light Industry, China, 1992<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;<strong>Undergraduate Scholarships of Institute <\/strong>&#8220;, Wuxi University of Light Industry, China, 1988- 1992<\/li>\n<p><a name=\"Patents\"><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Quick Links:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/labs.wsu.edu\/lei\/awards-grants-patents\/#Grants\">Grants<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0|\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/labs.wsu.edu\/lei\/awards-grants-patents\/#Awards-Honors\">Awards &amp; Honors\u00a0 \u00a0|\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/labs.wsu.edu\/lei\/awards-grants-patents\/#Patents\">Patents<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Patents and Invention Disclosures<\/h4>\n<p><strong>2016 <\/strong><br \/>\n17. <strong>H. Lei<\/strong>, X Zhang. \u201cFrom intact biomass to renewable cycloalkanes for jet fuels\u201d. USPTO 62385841, September 2016<\/p>\n<p><strong>2015 <\/strong><br \/>\n16. <strong>H. Lei<\/strong>, G. Yadavalli. \u201cCarbon dioxide capture using ammonium sulfate surface modified activated biomass carbon\u201d. Date Filed: July 2015<br \/>\n15. <strong>H. Lei<\/strong>, X Zhang. \u201cFrom intact biomass to renewable cycloalkanes for jet fuels\u201d. Date filed: July 2015<br \/>\n14. <strong>H. Lei<\/strong> and L. Wang. \u201cAromatic hydrocarbons from lignocellulose biomass\u201d. USPTO 27158.8047.US01, February 2015<\/p>\n<p><strong>2014<\/strong><br \/>\n13. <strong>H. Lei<\/strong>. \u201cFuels, chemicals, and hydrogen-rich syngas production from microwave assisted carbon catalysis of lignocellulosic biomass\u201d. Date filed: April 2014<br \/>\n12. <strong>H. Lei<\/strong> and L. Wang. \u201cAromatic hydrocarbons from lignocellulose biomass\u201d. USPTO 61938416, February 2014<\/p>\n<p><strong>2012<\/strong><br \/>\n11. <strong>H. Lei<\/strong> and L. Wang. \u201cAromatic hydrocarbons from lignocellulose biomass\u201d. Date filed: November 2012<\/p>\n<p><strong>2011 <\/strong><br \/>\n10. <strong>H. Lei<\/strong>, Q. Bu, S. Ren, and L. Wang. \u201cMicrowave Assisted Pyrolysis and Phenol Recovery\u201d. USPTO 61483132, May 2011<br \/>\n9. <strong>H. Lei<\/strong>, Q. Bu, S. Ren, and L. Wang. \u201cMethods and Synthesis of Phenol and Phenolics from Lignocellulose Biomass and Related Biomass Derived Phenol-formaldehyde (PF) Resin \/ Polyurethane (PU) Foam and Hydrocarbon Biofuels\u201d. Date filed: January 2011<\/p>\n<p><strong>2010<\/strong><br \/>\n8. <strong>H. Lei <\/strong>and S. Ren. \u201cCatalytic microwave torrefaction\/pyrolysis of biomass for biofuels and bioproducts\u201d. Date filed: October 2010<br \/>\n7. <strong>H. Lei. <\/strong>\u201cFeedstock-flexible plasma gasification system for biofuels and bioproducts\u201d. Date filed: July, 2010<br \/>\n6. <strong>H. Lei<\/strong> and S. Ren. \u201cMethod and apparatus for biomass torrefaction and pyrolysis\u201d. USPTO 61404560, March 2010<\/p>\n<p><strong>2009<\/strong><br \/>\n5. <strong>H. Lei<\/strong> and S. Ren. \u201cNovel catalyst and catalytic microwave pyrolysis for high quality biofuels and chemicals production with zero total acid number and enhanced aromatic compounds\u201d. Date filed: May 2009<br \/>\n4. <strong>H. Lei<\/strong> and S. Ren. \u201cMethod and apparatus for biomass torrefaction and pyrolysis for biofuels and chemicals production\u201d. USPTO 61278157, 2009<br \/>\n3. <strong>H. Lei<\/strong>, J. Julson, and I. <strong>Cybulska. \u201c<\/strong>Method of fractionating lignocellulosic material into lignin, cellulose and dissolved sugars with enhanced delignification and cellulose digestibility\u201d. Date filed: 2009.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2008<\/strong><br \/>\n2. <strong>H. Lei, <\/strong>J. Julson, and C. keierleber. \u201cProcess for producing corn ethanol &#8211; liquefaction and saccharification without alpha amylase and glucoamylase enzymes\u201d. Date filed: 2008<\/p>\n<p><strong>2007\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n1. R. Ruan, X. Pan, P. Chen, and <strong>H. Lei<\/strong>. \u201cA novel process for producing biopolymers from agricultural crop residuals\u201d. Date filed: 2007<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><a name=\"Grants\"><\/a><br \/> <strong>Quick Links:<\/strong><br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/labs.wsu.edu\/lei\/awards-grants-patents\/#Grants\">Grants<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0|\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/labs.wsu.edu\/lei\/awards-grants-patents\/#Awards-Honors\">Awards &amp; Honors\u00a0 \u00a0|\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/labs.wsu.edu\/lei\/awards-grants-patents\/#Patents\">Patents<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Grants<\/h4>\n<p><strong>H2 saving process for production of aromatics for jet fuels<\/strong><br \/> Sponsor Agency: SunGrant\/USDA NIFA<br \/> Principal Investigator: <strong>H. Lei <\/strong>(PI\/PD)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nano cellulose-based nanoparticle catalysts for bio-jet fuel ranged cycloalkanes production<\/strong><br \/> Sponsor Agency: USDA NIFA<br \/> Principal Investigator: <strong>H. 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