Xianqing Zhu

 

Biography:

Xianqing Zhu, associate professor. He received his Ph.D degree from School of Energy and Power Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology in June 2018. In 2017, he received a PhD student national scholarship. He joined the School of Energy and Power Engineering, Chongqing University in 2018. Currently, his major research topics focused on (1) degradative solvent extraction and upgrading of biomass waste (2) solid waste pyrolysis, gasification technologies   and CFD simulation (3) thermochemical recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries. Dr. Xianqing Zhu has presided one National Natural Science Foundation, two graduate innovation funds of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, and participated in three National Natural Science Foundations. He has published 30 SCI papers in international journals such as Journal of Hazardous Materials、Fuel、Bioresource Technology、Energy Conversion and Management and Energy&Fuel, and applied for 19 national invention patents. He has attended international academic conferences for many times and gave four oral presentations.

Work Experience:

2013/09-2018/06     Huazhong University of Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion   Ph.D

2009/09-2013/06     Huazhong University of Science and Technology, School of Energy and Power Engineering     Bachelor

2021/09- up to now      Chongqing University, School of Energy and Power Engineering Associate professor

2018/06-2021/08     Chongqing University, School of Energy and Power Engineering Lecturer

Education Background:

2013/09-2018/06     Huazhong University of Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion   Ph.D

2009/09-2013/06     Huazhong University of Science and Technology, School of Energy and Power Engineering     Bachelor

Research Interests:

[1] Thermochemical pretreatment and high value utilization of biomass

[2] Pyrolysis-gasification and CFD simulation of municipal and rural solid waste

[3] Thermochemical recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries

Research Grants：

[1] National Natural Science Foundation of China: Mechanism and kinetic study of deoxygenation and deashing of biomass by degradative solvent extraction based on decoupling of components, RMB 240000

[2] The Key Project of Technology Innovation and Application Development of Chongqing: Key technologies and systems research of high-efficiency pyrolysis and gasification treatment of municipal and rural solid waste, RMB 5000000

Selected Publications：

Journal Papers:

[1] Mian Xu, Xianqing Zhu*, Xian Li, Zhenzhong Hu, Yun Huang, Ao Xia, Hong Yao. Investigation of the combustion behaviors and kinetic modelling of municipal solid waste char under isothermal conditions using a micro-fluidized bed. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2021, 9: 105984.

[2] Qin Peng, Xianqing Zhu*, Jun Li*, Qiang Liao, Yiming Lai, Liang Zhang, Qian Fu, Xun Zhu. A novel method for carbon removal and valuable metal recovery by incorporating steam into the reduction-roasting process of spent lithium-ion batteries. Waste Management, 2021, 134: 100-109.

[3] Xiaobo Guo, Huize Chen, Xianqing Zhu*, Ao Xia*, Qiang Liao, Yun Huang, Xun Zhu. Revealing the role of conductive materials on facilitating direct interspecies electron transfer in syntrophic methanogenesis: A thermodynamic analysis. Energy, 2021, 229: 120747.

[4] Dong Feng, Ao Xia*, Yun Huang, Xianqing Zhu, Xun Zhu, Qiang Liao. Effects of carbon cloth on anaerobic digestion of high concentration organic wastewater under various mixing conditions. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2022, 423: 127100.

[5] Yunheng Tang, Yun Huang, Wentian Gan, Ao Xia, Qiang Liao, Xianqing Zhu. Ethanol production from gas fermentation: Rapid enrichment and domestication of bacterial community with continuous CO/CO2 gas. Renewable Energy, 2021, 175: 337-344.

[6] Weida Zeng, Yun Huang*, Ao Xia, Qiang Liao, Keming Chen, Xun Zhu, Xianqing Zhu. Thermoresponsive Surfaces Grafted by Shrinkable Hydrogel Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) for Controlling Microalgae Cells Adhesion during Biofilm Cultivation. Environmental Science and Technology, 2021, 55, 2, 1178–1189.

[7] Jingwei Fu, Yun Huang, Qiang Liao*, Xun Zhu, Ao Xia, Xianqing Zhu, Jo-Shu Chang. Boosting photo-biochemical conversion and carbon dioxide bio-fixation of Chlorella vulgaris in an optimized photobioreactor with airfoil-shaped deflectors. Bioresource Technology, 2021, 337: 125355.

[8] Cheng Chen, Chihe Sun, Ao Xia*, Qiang Liao, Xiaobo Guo, Yun Huang, Qian Fu, Xianqing Zhu, Xun Zhu. Sustainable biohythane production from algal bloom biomass through two-stage fermentation: Impacts of the physicochemical characteristics and fermentation performance. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2020, 45: 344 61-34472.

[9] Dong Feng, Ao Xia*, Qiang Liao, Abdul-Sattar Nizami, Chihe Sun, Yun Huang, Xianqing Zhu, Xun Zhu. Carbon cloth facilitates semi-continuous anaerobic digestion of organic wastewater rich in volatile fatty acids from dark fermentation. Environmental Pollution, 2021, 272: 116030.

[10] Jun Li, Yiming Lai, Xianqing Zhu*, Qiang Liao, Ao Xia, Yun Huang, Xun Zhu. Pyrolysis kinetics and reaction mechanism of the electrode materials during the spent LiCoO₂ batteries recovery process. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2020, 398, 122955.

[11] Man Liu, Xianqing Zhu*, Rong Chen*, Qiang Liao, Ao Xia, Yun Huang. Influence of torrefaction, hydrothermal carbonization and degradative solvent extraction pretreatments on moisture absorption and self-ignition characteristics of biomass. Fuel, 2020, 282, 118843.

[12] Xianqing Zhu, Weixiang Qian, Xian Li, Shan Tong, Zhenzhong Hu, Yun Huang, Ao Xia, Hong Yao. Moisture adsorption and spontaneous combustion characteristics of biomass wastes after degradative solvent extraction. Fuel, 2020, 266, 117109.

[13] Xiaobo Guo, Chihe Sun, Richen Lin, Ao Xia, Yun Huang, Xianqing Zhu, Pau-Loke Show, Jerry D.Murphy. Effects of foam nickel supplementation on anaerobic digestion: Direct interspecies electron transfer.   Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2020, 399, 122830.

[14] Weixiang Qian, Xian Li, Xianqing Zhu, Zhenzhong Hu, Xu Zhang, Guangqian Luo and  Hong Yao. Preparation of activated carbon nanofibers using degradative solvent extraction products obtained from low-rank coal and their utilization in supercapacitors. RSC Advances, 2020, 10(14): 8172-8180.

[15] Chihe Sun, Qiang Liao, Ao Xia, Qian Fu, Yun Huang, Xianqing Zhu, Xun Zhu, Zhengxin Wang. Degradation and transformation of furfural derivatives from hydrothermal pre-treated algae and lignocellulosic biomass during hydrogen fermentation.     Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2020, 131,109983.

[16] Wei Chaoyang, HuangYun, Liao Qiang, Xia Ao, Zhu Xun, Zhu Xianqing. Analysis of the energy barrier between Chlorella vulgaris cells and their interfacial interactions with cationic starch under different pH and ionic strength. Bioresource Technology, 2020, 304,123012.

[17] Wei Chaoyang, Huang Yun, Liao Qiang, Zhu Xun, Xia Ao, Zhu Xianqing. Application of bubble carrying to Chlorella vulgaris flocculation with branched cationic starch: An efficient and economical harvesting method for biofuel production. Energy Conversion and Management, 2020, 213, 112833.

[18] Wu Chao, Qian Weixiang, Li Xian, Zhu Xianqing，et al. Preparation of carbon nanofber with specifc features by degradative solvent extraction product from biomass wastes. Fuel, 2019, 258:116149. 

[19] Dacres Omar D., Tong Shan, Li Xian, Zhu Xianqing，et al. Pyrolysis kinetics of biomasses pretreated by gas-pressurized torrefaction. Energy Conversion and Management, 2019, 182:117-125.

[20] Yun Huang, Chaoyang Wei, Qiang Liao, Ao Xia, Xun Zhu, Xianqing Zhu, Zhu Xianqing，et al. Biodegradable branched cationic starch with high C/N ratio for Chlorella vulgaris cells concentration: Regulating microalgae flocculation performance by pH. Bioresource Technology, 2019, 276: 133-139.

[21] Deng Zhichao, Xia Ao, Liao Qiang, Zhu Xianqing，et al. Laccase pretreatment of wheat straw: effects of the physicochemical characteristics and the kinetics of enzymatic hydrolysis. Biotechnology for Biofuels, 2019, 12:159.

[22] Wei Chaoyang, Huang Yun, Liao Qiang, Xia Ao, Zhu Xun, Zhu Xianqing. Adsorption thermodynamic characteristics of Chlorella vulgaris with organic polymer adsorbent cationic starch: Effect of temperature on adsorption capacity and rate. Bioresource Technology, 2019, 2019, 293:122056.

[23] Ding Lizhi, Gao Yaxin, Li Xian, Wang Wenhui, Xue Yi, Zhu Xianqing，et al. A novel CO2-water leaching method for AAEM removal from Zhundong coal. Fuel, 2019, 237:786-792.

[24] Jian Yiming, Li Xian, Zhu Xianqing, Ashida Ryuichi, et al. Interaction between low-rank coal and biomass during degradative solvent extraction. Journal of Fuel Chemistry and Technology, 2019, 47:14-22.

[25] Zhu Xianqing, Tong Shan, Li Xian, et al. Conversion of Biomass into High-Quality Bio-oils by Degradative Solvent Extraction Combined with Subsequent Pyrolysis. Energy & Fuels, 2017, 31(4): 3987-3994.

[26] Zhu Xianqing, Tang Jian, Li Xian, et al. Modeling and Kinetic Study of Degradative Solvent Extraction of Biomass Wastes. Energy & Fuels, 2017, 31(5): 5097-5103.

[27] Zhu Xianqing, Li Xian, Xiao Li, et al. Novel carbon-rich additives preparation by degradative solvent extraction of biomass wastes for coke-making. Bioresource Technology, 2016, 207: 85-91.

[28] Zhu Xianqing, Xue Yi, Li Xian, et al. Mechanism study of degradative solvent extraction of biomass. Fuel, 2016, 165: 10-18.

[29] Zhu Xianqing, Zhang Zong, Zhou Qixiong, et al. Upgrading and multistage separation of rice straw by degradative solvent extraction. Journal of Fuel Chemistry and Technology, 2015, 43(04): 422-428

[30] Xiao Li, Zhu Xianqing, Li Xian, et al. Effect of Pressurized Torrefaction Pretreatments on Biomass CO₂ Gasification. Energy & Fuels, 2015, 29(11): 7309-7316.

[31] Li Xian*, Zhu Xianqing, Kenshiro Okuda, et al. Preparation of carbon fibers from low-molecular-weight compounds obtained from low-rank coal and biomass by solvent extraction. New Carbon Materials, 2017, 32(1): 41-47.

[32] Tong Shan, Xiao Li, Li Xian, Zhu Xianqing, et al. A gas-pressurized torrefaction method for biomass wastes. Energy Conversion and Management, 2018, 173: 29-36.

[33] Li Xian, Zhang Zong, Zhang Lei, Zhu Xianqing, et al. Degradative solvent extraction of low-rank coals by the mixture of low molecular weight extract and solvent as recycled solvent. Fuel Processing Technology, 2018,173: 48-55

[34] Xu Kai, Dong Jizhou, Hu Hongyun, Zhu Xianqing, et al. Effect of ash components on the performance of solid oxide electrolyte-based carbon fuel cells. Energy & Fuels, 2018, 32(4): 4538-4546.

[35] Xu Yang, Zeng Xiaobo, Zhang Bi, Zhu Xianqing, et al. Experiment and Kinetic Study of Elemental Mercury Adsorption over a Novel Chlorinated Sorbent Derived from Coal and Waste Polyvinyl Chloride. Energy & Fuels, 2016, 30(12): 10635-10642.

[36] Xu Kai, Hu Hongyun, Li Zehua, Zhu Xianqing, et al. Investigation of the anode reactions in solid oxide electrolyte based carbon fuel cells. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2017, 42(15): 10264-10274.

[37] Gao Yaxin, Ding Lizhi, Li Xian, Wang Wenhui, Xue Yi, Zhu Xianqing, et al. Na&Ca removal from Zhundong coal by a novel CO₂-water leaching method and the ashing behavior of the leached coal. Fuel, 2017, 210: 8-14.

[38] Li Xian, Wu Zhengyu, Zhang Lian, Liu Xiaowei, Zhu Xianqing, et al. An updated acid dew point temperature estimation method for air-firing and oxy-fuel combustion processes. Fuel Processing Technology, 2016, 154: 204-209.

[39] Fang Yuan, Zou Renjie, Luo Guangqian, Chen Juan, Li Zehua, Mao Zhengjiang, Zhu Xianqing, et al. Kinetic Study on Coal Char Combustion in a Microfluidized Bed. Energy & Fuels, 2017, 31:3243-52.

Conferences:

1.     Chuanchang Xu, Xianqing Zhu*, Jun Li*, Yiming Lai, Ao Xia, Yun Huang, Xun Zhu, Qiang Liao. Simulation of Co-gasification of Sawdust and Polyethylene in an Updraft Fixed Bed gasifier for Production of Hydrogen-rich Syngas. 13th International Conference on Applied Energy. November 29-December 2, 2021

2.     Zhipeng Shi, Xianqing Zhu*, Xun Zhu*, Mian Xu, Ao Xia, Yun Huang, Qiang Liao. Catalytic Pyrolysis of Biomass to Produce High-grade Bio-oil and Syngas with Thermal Treatment Products of Spent Lithium-ion Batteries. 24th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, October 31-November 3, 2021, Brno, CZ

3.     Man Liu, Xianqing Zhu*, Rong Chen, Qiang Liao, Yun Huang, Ao Xia, Xun Zhu. Effect of torrefaction, hydrothermal carbonization and degradative solvent extraction on moisture adsorption and spontaneous combustion characteristics of biomass. The 14th Asian Biohydrogen, Biorefinery and Bioprocess Symposium. November 13-15, 2019 Hanoi, Vietnam.

4.     Xianqing Zhu, Shan Tong, Xian Li, et al. Conversion of biomass into high-quality products by degradative solvent extraction combined with subsequent pyrolysis. The 6th International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environment. November 28-30, 2017, Bangkok, Thailand. (oral report)

5.     Xianqing Zhu, Jin Ge, Shan Tong, et al. Novel additives obtained from low grade biomasses for coke-making. The 18th International Coal Preparation Congress. June 28-30, 2016, Saint Petersburg, Russia. (oral report)

6.     Xianqing Zhu, Shiping Huang, Huaqiang Liu, et al. Coke-making additives preparation by degradative solvent extraction of biomass wastes. The 13th China-Japan Symposium on Coal and C1 Chemistry. September 1-3, 2015, Dunhuang, China. (oral report)