Fang’s Publications

ZHEN FANG’S SELECTED PUBLICATIONS:

PUBLICATIONS: (*Corresponding author).

(http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7391-372X)

SELECTED PAPERS (INT’L JOURNALS 国际期刊论文):

  • GQ Zhu, MX Zhu, EZ Wang, CX Gong, YR Wang, WJ Guo, GL Xie, W Chen, C He, LJ Xu*, H Li, Y Zhang, Zhen Fang, Natural Biochar Catalyst: Realizing the Co-Valorization of Waste Cooking Oil into High-Quality Biofuel and Carbon Nanotube Precursor via Catalytic Pyrolysis Process, Chemical Engineering Journal (IF 16.7), 399 (2024), 125808. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.150195.
  • GX Xu, S Nanda , JJ Guo, YQ Song, JA Kozinski, AK Dalai, Zhen Fang*, Red Mud Supported Ni-Cu Bimetallic Material for Hydrothermal Production of Hydrogen from Biomass, Industrial Crops and Products (IF 6.4), 212 (2024), 118370.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.118370.
  • Y Yang, LZ Chen, ZY Gou, SQ Liu, PD Wu, Zhen Fang*, K Zhang, H Li*, Remote p-d Orbital Hybridization via First/Second-layer Coordination of Fe Single Atoms with Heteroatoms for Enhanced Electrochemical CO2-to-CO Reduction, Journal of Materials Chemistry A (IF 11.9), 2024, https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TA08021H.
  • JJ Guo, YT Wang, Zhen Fang*. Covalent Immobilization of Lipase on Magnetic Biochar for One-Pot Production of Biodiesel from High Acid Value Oil. Bioresource Technology (IF 11.9), 394 (2024), 130237. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2023.130237.
  • P Cheng, YC Zhang, MF Li, HL Ma, WT Xu, XP Tan, Zhen Fang*, ZX Guo*, LQ Jiang*, Carbonaceous Anodes and Compatible Exoelectrogens in High-Performance Microbial Fuel Cells: A Review, ACS ES&T Engineering, (IF 7.1), 2024, 4, 488-505. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsestengg.3c00512.
  • HLiu, TJ Liu, HW Guo, YJ Wang, R Ji, LL Kang, YT Wang*, X Guo*, JG Li*, LQ Jiang, Zhen Fang*, A Review of the Strategy to Promote Microalgae Value in CO2 Conversion-Lipid Enrichment-Biodiesel Production, Journal of Cleaner Production (IF 11.1), 436 (2024), 140538. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.140538.
  • GL Xie, GQ Zhu, YF Kang, MX Zhu, QQ Lu, C He, LJ Xu*, Zhen Fang, Valorization of Waste PET: Understanding the Role of Active Ammonia in Facilitating PET Depolymerization and Aromatic Nitrile Formation. Journal of Cleaner Production (IF 11.1), 434 (2024), 140204. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.140204.
  • XWJi, GR Bao*, P Gao, J Luo, DQ Chen, Zhen Fang, Hydrodeoxygenation of Vanillin to 2-Methoxy-4-Methylphenol over Carbon Dots Supported Pd Catalyst, Molecular Catalysis, 553 (2024), 113722. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mcat.2023.113722.
  • PYLiu, ZL Wu*, Zhen Fang, G Cravotto*, Sonolytic Degradation Kinetics and Mechanisms of Antibiotics in Water and Cow Milk, Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 99 (2023), 106518, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ultsonch.2023.106518.
  • GL Xie, GQ Zhu, T Lv, YF Kang, YH Chen, Zhen Fang, LJ Xu*, Sustainable Production of Aromatic-Rich Biofuel via Catalytic Co-pyrolysis of Lignin and Waste Polyoxymethylene over Commercial Al2O3 Catalyst, The Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 174, 106147 (2023), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaap.2023.106147.
  • JX Zhang, XL Liu, L Wang, Zhen Fang*, Two-stage Process Production of Microbial Lipid by Co-Fermentation of Glucose and N-Acetylglucosamine from Food Wastes with Cryptococcus curvatus, Bioresource Technology, 387 (2023), 129685, https://doi.org/10,1016/j.biortech.2023.129685.
  • WJ Cong, J Yang, JG Zhang, Zhen Fang*, ZD Miao. A Green Process for Biodiesel and Hydrogen Coproduction from Waste Oils with a Magnetic Metal-Organic Framework Derived Material. Biomass & Bioenergy, 175 (2023) 106871. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2023.106871.
  • Q Yu, TJ Liu, YN Zeng, YT Wang*, JG Li*, LL Kang, R Ji, FP Wang, XM Wang, B Liu, S Cai, Zhen Fang*, Efficient Lipid Synthesis of Chlorella Pyrenoidosa Promoted under Heavy Metals from Electric Arc Furnace Slag, Journal of Cleaner Production, 414 (2023) 137648. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.137648.
  • PCheng , YC Zhang, NF Ma, LN Wang, LQ Jiang*, Zhen Fang, YT Wang, XP Tan, The Parallel Electron Transfer Pathways of Biofilm and Self-Secreted Electron Shuttles in Gram-Positive Strain Rhodococcus Pyridinivorans HR-1 Inoculated Microbial Fuel Cell, Bioresource Technology, 369 (2023), 128514. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128514.
  • J Yang, WJ Cong, YT Wang, ZD Miao, ZY Zhu*, Zhen Fang*, Microwave-Assisted One-step Production of Biodiesel from Waste Cooking Oil by Magnetic Bifunctional SrO-ZnO/MOF Catalyst, Journal of Cleaner Production, 395 (2023) 136182. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.136182.
  • XL Liu, Zhen Fang*, XF Tian*, ZD Miao, Impact of Alkalic Salt Coupled Ball Milling Pretreatment of Wheat Straw on Improving Enzymatic Hydrolysis and Energy Efficiency, Fuel, 340 (2023), 127336. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.127336.
  • PD Wu, LY Li, KP Wang, H Li*, Zhen Fang*, Non-quantum Nanostructure-Enabled Hot Carrier Generation for Enhancive Photoelectrocatalytic Oxidation of Bio-Alcohol in Water Coupled with Hydrogen Evolution, Green Chemistry, 25 (2023), 2771-2781. https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC00226H.
  • S Nanda, JA Okolie, R Patel, F Pattnaik, Zhen Fang, AK Dalai*, JA Kozinski, S Naik, Catalytic Hydrothermal Co-Gasification of Canola Meal and Low-Density Polyethylene Using Mixed Metal Oxides for Hydrogen Production, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 47 (2022), 42084-42098. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2021.08.179.
  • R Ji, TJ Liu, LL Kang, YT Wang, JG Li, FP Wang, Q Yu, XM Wang, H Liu, HW Guo, WL Xu, YN Zeng, Zhen Fang*, A Review of Metallurgical Slag for Efficient Wastewater Treatment: Pretreatment, Performance and Mechanism, Journal of Cleaner Production, 380 (2022) 135076, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.135076.
  • P Cheng, LQ Jiang*, R Shan, Zhen Fang, NF Ma*, LW Deng*, YQ Lu, XP Tan, WJ Shen, RR Liu, An Alternative to Vermiculite: Composting on Tropical Islands Using Coral Sand to Enhance Nitrogen Retention during Ventilation, Fermentation, 8 (2022), 552. https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation8100552.
  • LL Kang, YN Zeng, YT Wang,* , JG Li,* , FP Wang, YJ Wang, Q Yu, XM Wang, R Ji, D Gao, Zhen Fang,* Removal of Pollutants from Wastewater Using Coffee Waste as Adsorbent: A Review, Journal of Water Process Engineering, 49 (2022) 103178. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2022.103178.`
  • ZX Huang, F Zhang, YB Tang, YD Wen, ZQ Wu, Zhen Fang,* XF Tian,* Rapid Degradation of Rhodamine B through Visible-Photocatalytic Advanced Oxidation Using Self-Degradable Natural Perylene Quinone Derivatives—Hypocrellins, Bioengineering, 9 (2022), 307. https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering9070307.
  • LJ Xu, GL Xie, XJ Zhou, YC Liu, Zhen Fang*, Catalytic Pyrolysis of Soybean Oil with CaO/Bio-Char Based Catalyst to Produce High Quality Biofuel, Journal of Renewable Materials, 10 (2022), 3107-3118. DOI: 10.32604/jrm.2022.020691.
  • JS Huang, YM Jian, H Li*, Zhen Fang, Lignin-Derived Layered 3D Biochar with Controllable Acidity for Enhanced Catalytic Upgrading of Jatropha Oil to Biodiesel, Catalysis Today, 404 (2022) 35-48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cattod.2022.04.016.
  • YT Wang, D Gao, J Yang, YN Zeng*, JG Li*, YJ Wang, XM Wang, FP Wang, Q Yu, TJ Liu , S Cai, Zhen Fang*, Highly Stable Heterogeneous Catalysts from Electric Furnace Dust for Biodiesel Production: Optimization, Performance and Reaction Kinetics, Catalysis Today, 404 (2022), 78-92. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cattod.2021.12.013.
  • YQ Song, S Nanda, WJ Cong, J Sun, GH Dong, A Magdziarz, Zhen Fang*, AK Dalai, JA Kozinski, Hydrogen Production from Cotton Stalk over Ni-La Catalysts Supported on Spent Bleaching Clay via Hydrothermal Gasification, Industrial Crops and Products, 186 (2022) 115228. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2022.115228.
  • CY Dong, XZ Meng, S-Y Leu, LJ Xu, ZL Wu, G Cravotto, Zhen Fang*, Enhancing a-Etherification of Lignin in Eucalyptus Diol Pretreatment to Improve Lignin Monomer Production, Industrial Crops and Products, 185 (2022), 115130. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2022.115130 .
  • LQ Jiang, JC Luo, F Xu, L Qian, YT Wang, H Li*, Zhen Fang*, High Yield Production of Levoglucosan via Catalytic Pyrolysis of Cellulose at Low Temperature, Fuel, 323 (2022) 124369. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.124369.
  • YT Wang, XM Wang, D Gao, FP Wang, YN Zeng, JG Li*, LQ Jiang, Q Yu, R Ji, LL Kang, YJ Wang, Zhen Fang*, Efficient Production of Biodiesel at Low Temperature Using Highly Active Bifunctional Na-Fe-Ca Nanocatalyst from Blast Furnace Waste, Fuel, 322 (2022) 124168. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.124168.
  • XM Wang, YN Zeng, LQ Jiang, YT Wang*, JG Li*, LL Kang, R Ji, D Gao, FP Wang, Q Yu, YJ Wang, Zhen Fang*. Highly stable NaFeO2-Fe3O4 Composite Catalyst from Blast Furnace Dust for Efficient Production of Biodiesel at Low Temperature, Industrial Crops and Products, 182 (2022), 114937. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2022.114937.
  • PD Wu, H Li*, Zhen Fang*, Synergistic Catalysis of Co-Zr/CNx Bimetallic Nanoparticles Enables Reductive Amination of Bio-Based Levulinic Acid, Advanced Sustainable Systems, (2022) 2100321. https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202100321.
  • XL Liu, CY Dong, SY Leu, Zhen Fang*, ZD Miao, Efficient Saccharification of Wheat Straw Pretreated by Solid Particle-Assisted Ball Milling with Waste Washing Liquor Recycling, Bioresource Technology, 347 (2022), 126721. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2022.126721.
  • YT Wang, D Gao, YN Zeng*, TJ Liu, S Cai, AM Jia, WJ Cong, FP Wang, Q Yu, XM Wang, JG Li*, Zhen Fang*, Efficient Production of Biodiesel with Electric Furnace Dust Impregnated with Na2CO3 Solution, Journal of Cleaner Production, 330 (2022), 129772. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.129772.
  • LP Li, Zhen Fang*, X Kong*, WJ Cong, Production of Jet Fuel Intermediates from Furfural via Aldol Condensation over La2O2CO3-Al2O3 Catalyst, Molecular Catalysis, 515 (2021), 111893. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mcat.2021.111893.
  • HG Wu, H Li,* Zhen Fang*, Hydrothermal Amination of Biomass to Nitrogenous Chemicals, Green Chemistry, 23 (2021), 6675-6697 (Critical review, 2021 Green Chemistry Hot Articles). https://doi.org/10.1039/D1GC02505H.
  • YT Wang, WJ Cong, YN Zeng*,YQ Zhang, JL Liang,JGLi, LQ Jiang, Zhen Fang*, Direct Production of Biodiesel via Simultaneous Esterification and Transesterification of Inedible Oils Using Calcined Blast Furnace Dust, Renewable Energy, 175 (2021), 1001-1011. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2021.05.013.
  • WJ Cong, S Nanda, H Li, Zhen Fang*, AK Dalai, JA Kozinski, Metal-Organic Framework-Based Functional Catalytic Materials for Biodiesel Production: A Review, Green Chemistry, 23 (2021), 2595–2618. https://doi.org/10.1039/D1GC00233C.
  • ZY Zhu, YB Liu, WJ Cong,XB Zhao, J Janaun,T Wei, Zhen Fang, Soybean Biodiesel Production Using Synergistic CaO/Ag Nano Catalyst: Process Optimization, Kinetic Study, and Economic Evaluation, Industrial Crops and Products, 166 (2021), 113479. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2021.113479. (Highly Cited Paper, top 1%).
  • X Kong, XJ Wei, Zhen Fang*, LP Li, and HW Lei, Production of Liquid Fuel Intermediates from Furfural via Aldol Condensation over La2O2CO3-ZnO-Al2O3 Catalyst, Catalysis Communications, 149 (2021), 106207. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.catcom.2020.106207.
  • LJ Xu, ZJ He; H Zhang, SH Wu; CY Dong, Zhen Fang*, Production of Aromatic Amines via Catalytic Co-pyrolysis of Lignin and Phenol-Formaldehyde Resins with Ammonia over Commercial HZSM-5 Zeolites, Bioresource Technology, 320 (2021), 124252, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2020.124252.
  • YF Zhu, X Kong, B Peng, LP Li, Zhen Fang, and YL Zhu, Efficient Cu Catalyst for 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural Hydrogenolysis by Forming Cu-O-Si Bond, Catalysis Science & Technology, 10, 7323-7330 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1039/D0CY01032D.
  • LJ Xu, CC Shi, ZJ He, H Zhang, MY Chen, Zhen Fang*, and Y Zhang*, Recent Advances of Producing Bio-Based N-Containing Compounds via Thermo-Chemical Conversion with Ammonia Process, Energy & Fuels, 34 (2020), 9, 10441–10458 (invited review). https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.0c01993.
  • Zhen Fang*, RL Smith Jr., and H Li, Special Issue on Hydrothermal and Solvothermal Approaches toward Bio-products, The Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 165 (2020), 104975. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2020.104975.
  • X Kong, YF Zhu, HW Lei, CX Wang, YF Zhao, EG Huo, XN Lin, QF Zhang, M Qian, W Mateo, RG Zou, Zhen Fang, and R Ruan, Synthesis of Graphene-like Carbon from Biomass Pyrolysis and Its Applications, Chemical Engineering Journal, 399 (2020), 125808. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2020.125808.
  • S Tang, Q Dong, Zhen Fang*, WJ Cong, H Zhang, Microbial Lipid Production from Rice Straw Hydrolysates and Recycled Pretreated Glycerol, Bioresource Technology, 312 (2020), ​123580.
  • YT Wang, Zhen Fang*, Catalytic Biomass to Renewable Biofuels and Biomaterials, Editorial, Catalysts, 10 (2020), 480. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal10050480.
  • J Sun, LJ Xu, GH Dong, S Nanda, H Li, Zhen Fang*, JA Kozinski, AK Dalai, Subcritical Water Gasification of Lignocellulosic Wastes for Hydrogen Production with Co Modified Ni/Al2O3 Catalysts, The Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 162 (2020), 104863. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2020.104863.
  • WJ Cong, YT Wang, H Li, Zhen Fang*, J Sun, HT Liu, JT Liu, S. Tang, LJ Xu, Direct Production of Biodiesel from Waste Oils with a Strong Solid Base from Alkalized Industrial Clay Ash, Applied Energy, 264 (2020), 114735, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.114735. 
  • H Li*, HX Guo, Zhen Fang*, TM Aida, RL Smith Jr*, Cycloamination Strategies for Renewable N-heterocycles, Green Chemistry, 22 (2020), 582-611 (Spotlight Paper, Review). https://doi.org/10.1039/C9GC03655E.
  • S Tang, Q Dong, Zhen Fang*, WJ Cong, ZD Miao, High-Concentrated Substrate Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Pretreated Rice Straw with Glycerol and Aluminum Chloride at Low Cellulase Loadings, Bioresource Technology, 294 (2019), 122164.
  • LJ Xu, QQ Zhong, Q Dong, LY Zhang, Zhen Fang*, Co-production of Phenolic Oil and CaO/Char Deoxidation Catalyst via Catalytic Fast Pyrolysis of Phenol-Formaldehyde Resin with Ca(OH)2, The Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 142 (2019, 104663).
  • LJ Xu, LY Zhang, H Song, Q Dong, GH Dong, X Kong, Zhen Fang*, Catalytic Fast Pyrolysis of Polyethylene Terephthalate Waste Plastic for the Selective Production of Terephthalonitrile under Ammonia Atmosphere, Waste Management, 92 (2019), 97–106.
  • LJ Xu, XW Na, LY Zhang, Q Dong, GH Dong, YT Wang, Zhen Fang*, Selective Production of Terephthalonitrile and Benzonitrile via Pyrolysis of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) with Ammonia Over Ca(OH)2/Al2O3 Catalysts, Catalysts, 9 (2019), 436.
  • S Tang, Q Dong, Zhen Fang*, ZD Miao, Complete Recovery of Cellulose from Rice Straw Pretreated with Ethylene Glycol and Aluminum Chloride for Enzymatic Hydrolysis, Bioresource Technology, 284 (2019), 98–104.
  • LQ Jiang, Zhen Fang*, ZL Zhao*, AQ Zheng, XB Wang, HB Li, Levoglucosan and Its Hydrolysates via Fast Pyrolysis of Lignocellulose for Microbial Biofuels: A State-of-the-Art Review, Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 105 (2019), 215-229.
  • H Li, HX Guo, YQ Su, Y Hiraga, Zhen Fang*, EJM Hensen, M Watanabe*, RL Smith Jr*, N-Formyl-Stabilizing Quasi-Catalytic Species Afford Rapid and Selective Solvent-Free Amination of Biomass-Derived Feedstocks, Nature Communications, 10 (2019), Article number: 699, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-019-08577-4.
  • S Nanda, R Rana, HN Hunter, Zhen Fang, AK Dalai, JA Kozinski, Hydrothermal Catalytic Processing of Waste Cooking Oil for Hydrogen-rich Syngas Production, Chemical Engineering Science, 195 (2019), 935-945.
  • YT Wang, Zhen Fang*, F Zhang, Esterification of Oleic Acid to Biodiesel Catalyzed by a Highly Acidic Carbonaceous Catalyst, Catalysis Today, 319 (2019), 172-181 (Highly Cited Paper, top 1%).
  • H Li, Y Li, Zhen Fang*, RL Smith Jr, Efficient Catalytic Transfer Hydrogenation of Biomass-Based Furfural to Furfuryl Alcohol with Recyclable Hf-Phenylphosphonate Nanohybrids, Catalysis Today, 319 (2019), 84-92.
  • X Kong, YF Zhu, Zhen Fang*, JA Kozinski, IS Butler, LJ Xu, H Song, XJ Wei, Catalytic Conversion of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural to Some Value-Added Derivatives, Green Chemistry, 20 (2018), 3657-3682  (Critical Review. Highly Cited Paper, top 1%).
  • YT Wang, Zhen Fang*, XX Yang, YT Yang, J Luo, K Xu, GR Bao, One-step Production of Biodiesel from Jatropha Oils with High Acid Value at Low Temperature by Magnetic Acid-Base Amphoteric Nanoparticles, Chemical Engineering Journal, 348 (2018),929-939.
  • CH Zhu, Zhen Fang*, TC Su, XK Li, QY Liu, Cellulase Immobilized on Mesoporous Biochar Synthesized by Ionothermal Carbonization of Cellulose, Cellulose, 25(4) (2018), 2473-2485.
  • H Li, TT Yang, Zhen Fang*, Biomass-derived Mesoporous Hf-containing Hybrid for Efficient Meerwein-Ponndorf-Verley Reduction at Low Temperatures, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 227 (2018), 79–89.
  • X Kong, YF Zhu, HY Zheng, YL Zhu*, Zhen Fang*, Inclusion of Zn into Metallic Ni Enables Selective and Effective Synthesis of 2,5-Dimethylfuran from Bio-Derived 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 5(12) (2017), 11280–11289.
  • UA Amran, S Zakaria*, CH Chia, Zhen Fang*, MZ Masli, Production of Liquefied Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) Based Polyols via Microwave Heating, Energy & Fuels, 31 (2017), 10975–10982.
  • YT Wang, Zhen Fang*, XX Yang, Highly Active and Stable Bifunctional Magnetic Acid for Biodiesel Production, Applied Energy, 204 (2017), 702–714.
  • H Li, W Zhao, Zhen Fang*, Hydrophobic Pd Nanocatalysts for One-pot and High-yield Production of Liquid Furanic Biofuels at Low Temperatures, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 215 (2017), 18–27.
  • TC Su, Zhen Fang*, One-pot Microwave-assisted Hydrolysis of Cellulose and Hemicellulose in Selected Tropical Plant Wastes by NaOH-Freeze Pretreatment, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 5(6) (2017), 5166-5174.
  • H Li, W Zhao, A Riisager, S Saravanamurugan*, Z Wang, Zhen Fang,* and Song Yang*, Pd-Catalyzed in-situ Domino Process for Mild and Quantitative Production of 2,5-Dimethylfuran Directly from Carbohydrates, Green Chemistry, 19 (2017), 2101-2106.
  • F Zhang, XF Tian, Zhen Fang*, M Shah, YT Wang, W Jiang, M Yao, Catalytic Production of Jatropha Biodiesel and Hydrogen with Magnetic Carbonaceous Acid and Base Synthesized from Jatropha Hulls, Energy Conversion and Management, 142 (2017), 107-116.
  • H. Li, Zhen Fang*, J He, S Yang, Orderly Layered Zr-Benzylphosphonate Nanohybrids for Efficient Acid/Base-Mediated Bifunctional/Cascade Catalysis, ChemSusChem, 10(4) (2017), 681–686.
  • H Li, Zhen Fang*, J Luo, S Yang, Direct Conversion of Biomass Components to the Biofuel Methyl Levulinate Catalyzed by Acid-Base Bifunctional Zirconia-Zeolites, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 200 (2017), 182–191 (Highly Cited Paper, top 1%).
  • XK Li, Zhen Fang*, J Luo, TC Su, Coproduction of Furfural and Easily Hydrolyzable Residue from Sugar Cane Bagasse in the MTHF/Aqueous Biphasic System: Influence of Acid Species, NaCl Addition, and MTHF, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 4(10) (2016), 5804−5813.
  • XF Tian, L Rehmann, C Xu, Zhen Fang*, Pretreatment of Eastern White Pine (Pinus Strobes L.) for Enzymatic Hydrolysis and Ethanol Production by Organic Electrolyte Solutions, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 4(5) (2016), 2822-2829.
  • F Zhang, XH Wu, M Yao, Zhen Fang*, YT Wang, Production of Biodiesel and Hydrogen from Plant Oil Catalyzed by Magnetic Carbon-Supported Nickel and Sodium Silicate, Green Chemistry, 18 (2016), 3302-3314.
  • M Huang, J Luo,Zhen Fang*, H Li, Biodiesel Production Catalyzed by Highly Acidic Carbonaceous Catalysts Synthesized via Carbonizing Lignin in Sub- and Super-critical Ethanol, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 190 (2016), 103–114.
  • H Li, Zhen Fang*, RL Smith Jr, S Yang, Efficient Valorization of Biomass to Biofuels with Bifunctional Solid Catalytic Materials, Progress in Energy and Combustion Science, 55 (2016), 98–194. (Highly Cited Paper, top 1%).
  • D Jiang, Zhen Fang*, SX Chin, XF Tian, Biohydrogen Production from Hydrolysates of Selected Tropical Biomass Wastes with Clostridium Butyrium, Scientific Reports, 6 (2016), 27205. https://doi.org/10.1038/srep27205.
  • H Li, Zhen Fang*, S Yang, Direct Conversion of Sugars and Ethyl Levulinate into γ-Valerolactone with Superparamagnetic Acid-Base Bifunctional ZrFeOx Nanocatalysts, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 4(1) (2016), 236-246.
  • H Li, Zhen Fang*, S Yang, Direct Catalytic Transformation of Biomass Derivatives into Biofuel Component γ-Valerolactone with Magnetic NiZr Nanoparticles, ChemPlusChem, 81 (2016), 135-142.
  • TC Su, Zhen Fang*, F Zhang, J Luo, XK Li, Hydrolysis of Selected Tropical Plant Wastes Catalyzed by a Magnetic Carbonaceous Acid with Microwave, Scientific Reports, 5 (2015), 17538.
  • Zhen Fang*, How Can We Best Solubilize Lignocellulosic Biomass for Hydrolysis? Biofuels Bioproducts & Biorefining, 9 (2015), 621–622 (invited editorial).
  • F Zhang, Zhen Fang*, YT Wang, Biodiesel Production Direct from High Acid Value Oil with a Novel Magnetic Carbonaceous Acid, Applied Energy, 155 (2015), 637–647.
  • YT Wang, Zhen Fang*, F Zhang, BJ Xue, One-step Production of Biodiesel from Oils with High Acid Value by Activated Mg-Al Hydrotalcite Nanoparticles, Bioresource Technology, 193 (2015), 84-89.
  • F Zhang, Zhen Fang*, YT Wang, Biodiesel Production Directly from Oils with High Acid Value by Magnetic Na2SiO3@Fe3O4/C Catalyst and Ultrasound, Fuel, 150 (2015), 370-377.
  • SX Chin, CH Chia*, S Zakaria, Zhen Fang, S Ahmad, Ball Milling Pretreatment and Diluted Acid Hydrolysis of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) Fibres for the Production of Levulinic Acid, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 52 (2015), 85–92.
  • LQ Jiang, Zhen Fang*, ZL Zhao, F He, HB Li, 2,3-Butanediol and Acetoin Production from Enzymatic Hydrolysate of Ionic Liquid-pretreated Cellulose by Paenibacillus polymyxa, Bioresources, 10(1) (2015), 1318-1329.
  • RL Wang, JC Wang, RH Xu, Zhen Fang, AZ Liu, Oil Production by the Oleaginous Yeast Lipomyces starkeyi using Diverse Carbon Sources, Bioresources, 9(4) (2014), 7027-7040.
  • F Guo, Zhen Fang*, Shape-controlled Synthesis of Activated Bio-chars by Surfactant-templated Ionothermal Carbonization in Acidic Ionic Liquid and Activation with Carbon Dioxide, Bioresources, 9(2) (2014), 3369-3383.
  • SX Chin, CH Chia*, Zhen Fang*, S Zakaria, XK Li, F Zhang, A Kinetic Study on Acid Hydrolysis of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) Fibres Using a Microwave Reactor System, Energy & Fuels, 28(4) (2014), 2589-2597.
  • BJ Xue, J Luo, F Zhang, Zhen Fang*, Biodiesel Production from Soybean and Jatropha Oils by Magnetic CaFe2O4-Ca2Fe2O5-Based Catalyst, Energy, 68 (2014), 584-591.
  • J Luo, Zhen Fang*, RL Smith Jr, Ultrasound-enhanced Conversion of Biomass to Biofuels, Progress in Energy and Combustion Science, 41 (2014), 56-93. (Highly Cited Paper, top 1%).
  • SP Fan, LQ Jiang, CH Chia*, Zhen Fang*, S Zakaria, KL Chee, High Yield Production of Sugars from Deproteinated Palm Kernel Cake under Microwave Radiation via Dilute Sulfuric Acid Hydrolysis, Bioresource Technology, 153 (2014), 69-78.
  • YD Long, Zhen Fang*, TC Su, Q Yang, Co-production of Biodiesel and Hydrogen from Rapeseed and Jatropha Oils with Sodium Silicate and Ni Catalysts, Applied Energy, 113 (2014), 1819-1825.
  • LQ Jiang, Zhen Fang*, XK Li, J Luo, SP Fan, Combination of Dilute Acid and Ionic Liquid Pretreatments of Sugarcane Bagasse for Enzymatic Saccharification, Process Biochemistry, 48 (2013), 1942-1946.
  • LQ Jiang, Zhen Fang*, XK Li, J Luo, Production of 2,3-Butanediol from Cellulose and Jatropha Hulls after Ionic Liquid Pretreatment and Dilute-Acid Hydrolysis, AMB Express, 3:48 (2013).
  • F Zhang, Zhen Fang*, Hydrolysis of Cellulose to Glucose at the Low Temperature of 423 K with CaFe2O4-based Solid Catalyst, Bioresource Technology, 124 (2012), 440-445.
  • YD Long, Zhen Fang*, Hydrothermal Conversion of Glycerol to Chemicals and Hydrogen: Review and Perspective, Biofuels Bioproducts & Biorefining, 6 (2012), 686-702.
  • F Guo, Zhen Fang*, TJ Zhou, Conversion of Fructose and Glucose into 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural with Lignin-Derived Carbonaceous Catalyst under Microwave Irradiation in Dimethyl Sulfoxide-Ionic Liquid Mixtures, Bioresource Technology, 112 (2012), 313-318.
  • LQJiang, Zhen Fang*, F Guo, LB Yang, Production of 2,3-Butanediol from Acid Hydrolysates of Jatropha Hulls with Klebsiella Oxytoca, Bioresource Technology, 107 (2012), 405-410.
  • XF Tian, Zhen Fang*, F Guo, Impact and Prospective of Fungal Pretreatment of Lignocellulosic Biomass for Enzymatic Hydrolysis, Biofuels Bioproducts & Biorefining, 6 (2012), 335-350 (invited review).
  • F Guo, Zhen Fang*, C Xu, RL Smith Jr, Solid Acid Mediated Hydrolysis of Biomass for Producing Biofuels, Progress in Energy and Combustion Science, 38 (2012), 672-690. (Invited review, Highly Cited Paper, top 1%).
  • CY Yang, Zhen Fang (co-first-author)*, B Li, YF Long, Review and Prospects of Jatropha Biodiesel Industry in China, Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 16 (2012), 2178-2190.
  • F Guo, NN Wei, ZL Xiu, Zhen Fang, Transesterification Mechanism of Soybean Oil to Biodiesel Catalyzed by Calcined Sodium Silicate, Fuel, 93 (2012), 468-472.
  • XF Tian, Zhen Fang*, D Jiang, XY Sun, Pretreatment of Microcrystalline Cellulose in Organic Electrolyte Solutions for Enzymatic Hydrolysis, Biotechnology for biofuels, 4:53 (2011).
  • FL Pua, Zhen Fang*, S Zakaria*, CH Chia, F Guo, Direct Production of Biodiesel from High-Acid Value Jatropha Oil with Solid Acid Catalyst Derived from Lignin, Biotechnology for biofuels, 4:56 (2011).
  • Zhen Fang*, F Zhang, HY Zeng, F Guo, Production of Glucose by Hydrolysis of Cellulose at 423 K in the Presence of Activated Hydrotalcite Nanoparticles, Bioresource Technology, 102 (2011), 8017-8021.
  • YD Long, F Guo, Zhen Fang*, XF Tian, LQ Jiang, F Zhang, Production of Biodiesel and Lactic Acid from Rapeseed Oil Using Sodium Silicate as Catalyst, Bioresource Technology, 102 (2011), 6884-6886.
  • F Guo, Zhen Fang*, XF Tian, YD Long, LQ Jiang, One-step Production of Biodiesel from High-acid Value Jatropha Oil in Ionic Liquids, Bioresource Technology, 102 (2011), 6469-6472.
  • Zhen Fang*, Noncatalytic Fast Hydrolysis of Wood, Bioresource Technology, 102 (2011), 3587-3590.
  • X Deng, Zhen Fang*, YH Liu, CL Yu, Production of Biodiesel from Jatropha Oil Catalyzed by Nanosized Solid Basic Catalyst, Energy, 36 (2011), 777-784. (Highly Cited Paper, top 1%).
  • RL Smith, Jr, Zhen Fang, Properties and Phase Equilibria of Fluid Mixtures as the Basis for Developing Green Chemical Processes, Fluid Phase Equilibria, 302 (2011), 65-73 (invited review).
  • Zhen Fang*, RL Smith Jr, JA Kozinski, T Minowa, K Arai, Reaction of D-Glucose in Water at High Temperatures (410 oC) and Pressures (180 MPa) for the Production of Dyes and Nano-particles, The Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 56 (2011), 41-47.
  • X Deng, Zhen Fang*, YH Liu, Ultrasonic Transesterification of Jatropha Curcas L. Oil to Biodiesel by a Two-step Process, Energy Conversion and Management, 51 (2010), 2802-2807.
  • CY Yang, X Deng, Zhen Fang*, DP Peng, Selection of High-Oil Yield Seed Sources of Jatropha Curcas L. for Biodiesel Production, Biofuels, UK, 1(5) (2010), 705-717.
  • RL Smith, Jr, Zhen Fang, Techniques, Applications and Future Prospects of Diamond Anvil Cells for Studying Supercritical Water Systems, The Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 47 (2009), 431-446 (invited review).
  • Zhen Fang*, C Fang, Complete Dissolution and Hydrolysis of Wood in Hot Water, AIChE Journal, 54(10) (2008), 2751-2758.
  • H Assaaoudi, Zhen Fang, IS Butler, JA Kozinski*, Synthesis of Erbium Hydroxide Microflowers and Nanostructures in Subcritical Water, Nanotechnology, 19 (2008), 185606 (8pp).
  • Zhen Fang*, T Sato, RL Smith Jr, H Inomata, K Arai, JA Kozinski, Reaction Chemistry and Phase Behavior of Lignin in High-Temperature and Supercritical Water, Bioresource Technology, 99(9) (2008), 3424-3430.
  • Zhen Fang*, T Minowa, C Fang, RL Smith Jr, H Inomata, JA Kozinski, Catalytic Hydrothermal Gasification of Cellulose and Glucose, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 33(3) (2008 ), 981- 990.
  • Zhen Fang*, H Assaaoudi, A Sobhy, MM Barsan, IS Butler, RIL Guthrie, JA Kozinski, Use of Oxygen and Methanol in Promoting the Destruction of Decachlorobiphenyl in Supercritical Water, Fuel, 87 (2008), 353-358.
  • H Assaaoudi, Zhen Fang (Co-supervisor), JE Barralet, AJ Wright, IS Butler, JA Kozinski*, Synthesis, Characterization and Properties of Erbium-based Nanofibers and Nanorods, Nanotechnology, 18 (2007), 445606 (7pp).
  • Zhen Fang*, H Assaaoudi, RIL Guthrie, JA Kozinski, IS Butler, Continuous Synthesis of Tin and Indium Oxide Nanoparticles in Sub- and Supercritical Water, Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 90(8) (2007), 2367-2371.
  • Zhen Fang*, H Lin, H Assaaoudi, X Wang, IS Butler, JA Kozinski, Synthesis of Nanocrystalline SnO2 in Supercritical Water, Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 9 (2007), 683-687.
  • H Assaaoudi, Zhen Fang, IS Butler, DA Ryan, JA Kozinski*, Characterization of A New Magnesium Hydrogen Orthophosphate Salt, Mg3.5H2(PO4)3, Synthesized in Supercritical Water, Solid State Sciences, 9 (2007), 385-393.
  • R Hashaikeh, Zhen Fang, J Hawari, IS Butler, JA Kozinski*, Hydrothermal Dissolution of Willow in Hot Compressed Water as a Model for Biomass Conversion, Fuel, 86 (2007), 1614-1622.
  • Y Jia, L Xu, Zhen Fang, GP Demopoulos, Observation of Surface Precipitation of Arsenate on Ferrihydrite, Environmental Science & Technology, 40(10) (2006), 3248-3253.
  • H Assaaoudi, Zhen Fang, DH Ryan, IS Butler, JA Kozinski*, Hydrothermal Synthesis, Crystal Structure, and Vibrational and Mössbauer Spectra of a New Tricationic Orthophosphate – KCo3Fe(PO4)3, Canadian Journal of Chemistry, 84 (2006), 124-133.
  • R Hashaikeh, Zhen Fang, IS Butler, JA Kozinski*, Sequential Hydrothermal Gasification of Biomass to Hydrogen, Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, 30(2) (2005), 2231-2237.
  • Zhen Fang*, SK Xu, RL Smith Jr, JA Kozinski, K Arai, Destruction of Deca-chlorobiphenyl in Supercritical Water under Oxidizing Conditions with and without Na2CO3, The Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 33(3) (2005), 247-258.
  • Zhen Fang*, T Minowa, RL Smith Jr, T Ogi, JA Kozinski, Liquefaction and Gasification of Cellulose with Na2CO3 and Ni in Subcritical Water at 350 ℃. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 43(10) (2004), 2454-2463.
  • Zhen Fang*, S Xu, IS Butler, RL Smith Jr, JA Kozinski, Destruction of Decachlorobiphenyl Using Supercritical Water Oxidation, Energy & Fuels, 18(5) (2004), 1257-1265.
  • S Xu, Zhen Fang, JA Kozinski*, Decomposition of Selected Organic Wastes during Oxidation in Supercritical Water, Clean Air: International Journal on Energy for a Clean Environment (current, International Journal of Energy for a Clean Environment), 5(2) (2004), 39-52.
  • S Xu, Zhen Fang, JA Kozinski*, Oxidation of Naphthalene in Supercritical Water up to 420 ℃ and 30 MPa, Combustion Science and Technology, 175(2) (2003), 291-318.
  • Zhen Fang*, SK Xu, JA Kozinski, Flameless Oxidation of Chlorinated Wastes in Supercritical Water using Sodium Carbonate as the Oxidation Stimulant, Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, 29(Part 2 (2002)), 2485-2492.
  • A Sobhy, Zhen Fang, S Xu, JA Kozinski*, Supercritical Water Combustion of Organic Residues from Nuclear Plants, Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, 29(Part 2) (2002), 2493-2500.
  • Zhen Fang, JA Kozinski, A Study of Rubber Liquefaction in Supercritical Water Using DAC-Stereomicroscopy and FT-IR Spectrometry, Fuel, 81(7) (2002), 935-945.
  • Zhen Fang, JA Kozinski, A Comparative Study of Polystyrene Decomposition in Supercritical Water and Air Environments Using Diamond Anvil Cell, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 81(14) (2001), 3565-3577.
  • Zhen Fang, JA Kozinski, Phase Changes of Benzo(a)pyrene in Supercritical Water Combustion, Combustion and Flame, 124(1-2) (2001), 255-267.
  • Zhen Fang*, JA Kozinski, Phase Behavior and Combustion of Hydrocarbon-Contaminated Sludge in Supercritical Water at Pressures up to 822 MPa and Temperatures up to 535 ℃, Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, 28(Part 2) (2000), 2717-2725.
  • Zhen Fang, S Xu, JA Kozinski, Behavior of Metals during Combustion of Industrial Organic Wastes in Supercritical Water, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 39(12) (2000), 4536-4542.
  • M Sasaki, Zhen Fang, Y Fukushima, T Adschiri, K Arai*, Dissolution and Hydrolysis of Cellulose in Subcritical and Supercritical Water, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 39(8) (2000), 2883-2890. (Ranked the 30th in “95 Most-Cited I&EC Research Publications”). (Times Cited: 600, Scopus).
  • RL Smith Jr, Zhen Fang, H Inomata, K Arai, Phase Behavior and Reaction of Nylon 6/6 in Water at High Temperatures and Pressures, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 76(7) (2000), 1062-1073.
  • Zhen Fang, RL Smith, Jr, H Inomata, K Arai, Phase Behavior and Reaction of Polyethylene in Supercritical Water at Pressure up to 2.6 GPa and Temperature up to 670 ℃, The Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 16 (2000), 207-216.
  • T Adschiri, T Sato, H Shibuichi, Zhen Fang, S Okazaki, K Arai, Extraction of Taiheiyo coal with supercritical water – HCOOH mixture, Fuel, 79 (2000), 243-248.
  • Zhen Fang, RL Smith, Jr, H Inomata, K Arai, Phase Behavior and Reaction of Polyethylene Terephthalate – Water Systems at Pressures up to 173 MPa and Temperatures up to 490 ℃, The Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 15 (1999), 229-243.
  • T Minowa, Zhen Fang (Fang Zhen) T Ogi, Cellulose Decomposition in Hot-compressed Water with Alkali or Nickel Catalyst, The Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 13 (1998), 253-259.
  • T Minowa, Zhen Fang, Hydrogen Production from Cellulose in Hot Compressed Water Using Reduced Nickel Catalyst: Products Distribution at Different Reaction Temperatures, Journal of Chemical Engineering of Japan, 31(3) (1998), 488-491.
  • T Minowa, Zhen Fang, T Ogi, G Varhegyi, Decomposition of Cellulose and Glucose in Hot Compressed Water under Catalyst-free Condition, Journal of Chemical Engineering of Japan, 31(1) (1998), 131-134.
  • T Minowa, Zhen Fang (Fang Zhen), T Ogi, G Varhegyi, Liquefaction of Cellulose in Hot Compressed Water Using Sodium Carbonate: Products Distribution at Different Reaction Temperatures, Journal of Chemical Engineering of Japan, 30(1) (1997), 186-190.
  • Zhen Fang* (Fang Zhen), Rural Energy Resources, Applications and Consumption in China, Energy Sources (present, Energy Sources Part B-Economics Planning and Policy), 16(2) (1994), 229-240.

SELECTED BOOKS （英文专著) (440k chapter downloads as of April 2023, Springer: 269k (the series: 216k); *Corresponding author/editor: 17, total: 21):

SELECTED BOOK CHAPTERS （书的章节）:

  • 1. LJ Xu, XJ Zhou, CY Dong, Zhen Fang*, RL Smith, Jr, Sustainable Technologies and Strategies for Recycle of Organic Solid Wastes, Editors: Zhen Fang, RL Smith Jr, LJ Xu, Production of Biofuels and Chemicals from Sustainable Recycling of Organic Solid Waste, Springer Book Series – Biofuels and Biorefineries, Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg Berlin, Hardcover ISBN 978-981-16-6161-7, Chapter 1, 2023.
  • 2. LJ Xu, LQ Jiang, H Zhang, Zhen Fang*, RL Smith, Jr, Introduction to Pyrolysis as a Thermo-Chemical Conversion Technology, Editors: Zhen Fang, RL Smith Jr, LJ Xu, Production of Biofuels and Chemicals with Pyrolysis, Springer Book Series – Biofuels and Biorefineries, Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg Berlin, hardcover ISBN 978-981-15-2731-9, Chapter 1, Pages 3-30, 2020.
  • 3. S Nanda, SN Reddy, Zhen Fang, AK Dalai, JA Kozinski, Hydrothermal Events Occurring during Gasification in Supercritical Water, Editors: Andrew J Hunt, Thomas M Attard, Supercritical and Other High-pressure Solvent Systems: for Extraction, Reaction and Material Processing (Green Chemistry Series). Chapter 19, Pages 560-587, Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry, Print ISBN: 978-1-78262-880-4, Pages 532 – 559, 2018.
  • 4. H Li, X Kong, Zhen Fang*, RL Smith, Jr, Fundamentals of Bifunctional Catalysis for Transforming Biomass-Related Compounds into Chemicals and Biofuels, Editors: Zhen Fang*, RL Smith Jr, H. Li, Production of Biofuels and Chemicals with Bifunctional Catalysts, Springer Book Series – Biofuels and Biorefineries, Publisher: Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg Berlin, ISBN978-981-10-5136-4, Chapter 1, Pages 3-30, 2017.
  • 5. X Kong, Y Zhu, H Li, Zhen Fang*, RL Smith, Jr, Introduction to Characterization Methods for Heterogeneous Catalysts and Their Application to Cellulose Conversion Mechanisms, Editors: Zhen Fang, RL Smith Jr, H. Li, Production of Biofuels and Chemicals with Bifunctional Catalysts, Springer Book Series – Biofuels and Biorefineries, Publisher: Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg Berlin, ISBN978-981-10-5136-4, Chapter 2, Pages 31-96, 2017.
  • 6. XF Tian, Zhen Fang*, RL Smith, Jr., ZQ Wu, MY Liu, Properties, Chemical Characteristics and Application of Lignin and Its derivatives, Editors: Zhen Fang, RL Smith Jr, Production of Biofuels and Chemicals from Lignin, Springer Book Series – Biofuels and Biorefineries, Publisher: Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg Berlin, Chapter 1, Pages 3-34, ISBN978-981-10-1964-7, 2016.
  • 7. J. Luo, Zhen Fang*, R.L. Smith, Jr, and X.H. Qi, Fundamentals of Acoustic Cavitation in Sonochemistry, Editors: Zhen Fang, R.L. Smith Jr., X.H. Qi, Production of Biofuels and Chemicals with Ultrasound, Springer Book Series – Biofuels and Biorefineries, Publisher: Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg Berlin, Chapter 1, Pages 3-33, ISBN 978-94-017-9623-1, 2014.
  • 8. D.A. Mosuli, S. Barghi, C. Xu, and Zhen Fang, Techno-economic analysis of renewable hydrogen production via supercritical water gasification using glucose as a model compound, Editors: Zhen Fang, C. Xu, Near-critical and Supercritical Water and Their Applications for Biorefineries, Springer Book Series – Biofuels and Biorefineries, Publisher: Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg Berlin, Chapter 17, Pages 445-471, ISBN 978-94-017-8922-6, 2014.
  • 9. X.H. Qi, R. L. Smith, Jr, and Zhen Fang, Production of Versatile Platform Chemical 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural from Biomass in Ionic Liquids, Editors: Zhen Fang, R. L. Smith Jr., X.H. Qi, Production of biofuels and chemicals with ionic liquids, Springer Book Series – Biofuels and Biorefineries, Publisher: Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg Berlin, Pages 223-254, ISBN 978-94-007-7710-1, 2013.
  • 10. F. Guo, Zhen Fang*, Solid- and nano-catalysts pretreatment and hydrolysis techniques, Editor: Zhen Fang, Pretreatment Techniques for Biofuels and Biorefineries, Publisher: Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg Berlin, Pages 339-366, ISBN 978-3-642-32734-6, 2013.
  • 11. X.F. Tian, Zhen Fang*, C. Xu, Status and perspective of organic solvent based pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass for enzymatic saccharification, Editor: Zhen Fang, Pretreatment Techniques for Biofuels and Biorefineries, Publisher: Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg Berlin, Pages 309-337, ISBN 978-3-642-32734-6, 2013.
  • 12.  F. Guo, Zhen Fang*, Production of Biodiesel with Solid Catalysts, Editors: S. Margarita, M. Gisela, Biodiesel, Publisher: InTech – Open Access, ISBN 978-953-307-633-1, Pages 339-358, 2011.
  • 13.  Zhen Fang* and C. Fang, Complete Dissolution and Hydrolysis of Wood Rapidly (in 1.5 s) in Hot Water (in Chinese), Editor: Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2009 Report on Industrial Biotechnology Development. pp. 408, Science Press, Beijing, ISBN: 7030247892/9787030247896, Pages 77-89, June 2009.
  • 14.  T. Minowa and Zhen Fang, Hydrogen Production from Biomass by Low Temperature Catalytic Gasification, Editor(s): Bridgwater, A. V., Progress in Thermochemical Biomass Conversion, [Conference], 5th, Tyrol, Austria, Sept. 17-22, 2000  (2001), Meeting Date 2000, 1, Pages 396-404.  Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1st ed. (August 15, 2001),Oxford, UK, ISBN-13: 978-0632055333.
  • 15.  T. Adschiri, M. Sasaki, Z. Fang, Y. Fukushima and K. Arai, Cellulose Hydrolysis in Supercritical Water to Recover Chemicals, Editor(s): M. A. Abraham and R. P. Hesketh (Publisher: Elsevier Science B.V.), React.Eng. Pollut. Prev. Pages 205-220, (2000). ISBN-13: 978-0444502155.
  • 16.  J. L. Sanchez, Zhen Fang and J. Arauzo, Black Liquor Pyrolysis and Char Reactivity, Editor(s): Bridgwater, A. V.; Boocock, Dave G. B.    Dev. Thermochem. Biomass Convers. 1, Pages 294-304.  Publisher: Blackie, London,UK (1997). ISBN: 978-0-7514-0350-3.

SELECTED PATENTS GRANTED （授权专利）:

    • 1.Zhen Fang*, J Sun, WJ Cong, Catalysts Prepared from Waste Clay Ash and Their Preparation Methods and Applications.

    Chinese invention patent application #: 202010217671.9, application date: March 25, 2020.

    ZL 202010217671.9 (March 3, 2023) (GRANTED).

    • 2.Zhen Fang*, WJ Cong, Y Cheng, TS Jian , Z Zuo, H Li, S Tang, A Method for Synthesizing Base Catalyst from Waste Clay and Its Application in Producing Biodiesel.

    Chinese invention patent application #: 202010111555.9, application date: Feb. 24, 2020.

    ZL 2020 1 0111555.9 (March 31, 2023) (GRANTED).

    • 3.Zhen Fang*, S Tang, Q Dong, A Method for Extracting Cellulose from Crop Straw Wastes.

    Chinese invention patent: ZL 201910128864.4 (June 2021) (GRANTED).

    • 4.LJ Xu, SJ Chen, CC Shi, Y Liu, Zhen Fang*, A Metal-Free Biochar Deoxidation Catalyst and Its Catalytic Method for the Preparation of Liquid Fuel from Oil Compounds.

    Chinese invention patent: ZL201910476017.7 (Sep 2020) (GRANTED).

    • 5.LJ Xu, Zhen Fang*, LY Zhang, A Method for the Production of Terephthalonitrile from Polyethylene Terephthalate Waste Plastics.

    Chinese invention patent: ZL201811237143.9, (August 2021) (GRANTED).

    • 6.H Li, Zhen Fang*, RL Smith, A Fast Method to Synthesize Biomass-derived A

    Chinese invention patent application #: ZL201810885588.1 (May 2022) (GRANTED), application date: August 6, 2018.

    PCT/CN2019/098614, application date: July 31, 2019.

    US patent application#: 17/266,824; date：2021-02-08

    US patent#: xx (Issue date: xx/xx/2023).

    • 7.H Li, Zhen Fang*, A Method for Preparing Biomass-based Furandicarboxylic Acid-Metal Hybrid Material and Its Application.

    Chinese invention patent application #: 201711171612.9, application date: Nov. 17, 2017.

    Chinese invention patent: ZL 201711146431.9, (April 2021) (GRANTED).

    • 8.Zhen Fang*, H Li, A Method for Preparing Hydrophobic Palladium/Metal Organic Frame Material and Its Application for Synthesizing 2,5-Dimethylfuran under Mild Conditions.

    Chinese invention patent: ZL201710211612.9, (April 2021) (GRANTED).

    PCT/CN2017/106729, application date: Oct. 18, 2017. US patent, application #16499364, date: Sep 30, 2019.

    US patent#: 11,584,729 B2 (Issue date: 08/21/2023).

    • 9.YT Wang, J Luo, Zhen Fang*, XX Yang, F Zhang, A Carbonaceous Solid Acid Catalyst and Its Application in Biodiesel Production.

    Chinese invention patent: ZL201710048911.5 (May 2019) (GRANTED).

    • 10.H Li, S Yang, WF Zhao, W Xue, Zhen Fang, A Method for Direct Catalytic Production of 2,5-Dimethylfuran from Carbohydrates by Modified Pd/C.

    Chinese invention patent: ZL2017101194402 (Feb. 2019) (GRANTED).

    • 11.F Zhang, Zhen Fang*, J Luo, XY Sun, D Jiang, XK Li, TC Su, FJ Lai, A Circular Tubular Reactor for Counter-flow Catalytic Reactions with Magnetic Catalysts.

    Chinese patent (utility model): ZL201620978132.6 (March 2017). (GRANTED).

    • 12.F Zhang, Zhen Fang*, YT Wang, TC Su, A Carbon-based Magnetic Solid Base Catalyst and Its Applications.

    Chinese invention patent: ZL201410764721.X (Sep. 2016), (GRANTED).

    • 13.F Zhang, Zhen Fang*, BJ Xue, TC Su, YT Wang, A Continuous Flow Reactor for the Production of Soluble Sugars and Biodiesel.

    Chinese patent (utility model): ZL201420785283.0 (June 2015). (GRANTED). (License transferred to Shandong Yikang pharmaceutical co. LTD on Oct. 23, 2018)

    • 14.F Guo, Zhen Fang*, A Method to Synthesize Mesoporous Activated Biochars.

    Chinese invention patent, ZL201310331615.8 (June 2015). (GRANTED).

    • 15.F Guo, Zhen Fang*, A Method to Produce 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural by Solid Acid Catalysts.

    Chinese invention patent:  CN102399201-A (April, 2012); ZL201110376665.9 (April, 2014). (GRANTED).

    • 16.J Luo, F Zhang, Zhen Fang*, XK Li, A Micro Reactor for the Hydrolysis and Liquefaction of Biomass.

    Chinese patent (utility model): ZL201320359823.4, Dec. 2013 (GRANTED).

    • 17.J Luo, F Zhang, XF Tian, Zhen Fang*, A High Pressure and High Temperature Flow Reactor for the Production of Biofuels.

    Chinese patent (utility model): ZL201320359907.8, Dec. 2013 (GRANTED).

    • 18.F Zhang, Zhen Fang*, An Autoclave Used for Separation and Recovery of Magnetic Catalysts for Biofuels Production.

    Chinese patent (utility model): ZL201220038727.5, Sep. 2012 (GRANTED).

    • 19.F Zhang, Zhen Fang*, A Magnetic Solid Catalyst (CaFe2O4) and Its Applications.

    Chinese invention patent:  CN102513000-A (June, 2012); ZL201110334924.1 (August, 2013). (GRANTED).

    • 20.XF Tian, Zhen Fang*, A Method to Pretreat and Hydrolyze Microcrystalline Cellulose.

    Chinese invention patent:  CN102382870-A (March, 2012); ZL201110227943.4 (May, 2013). (GRANTED).

    • 21.F Guo, Zhen Fang*, FL Pua, A Method for the Production of Biodiesel Catalyzed by Solid Acid Derived from L

    Chinese invention patent: CN102188995-A (Sep. 2011); ZL201110080225.9, March 2013 (GRANTED).

    • 22.Zhen Fang*, Method for the dissolving and rapid hydrolyzing of lignocellulosic biomass, device thereof and use of the same.

    Chinese invention patent: CN101974161-A (Feb. 2011); ZL201010297515.4, Oct. 2012 (GRANTED).

    International PCT invention patent, PCT/CN2011/001099, application date: April 7, 2011.

    US patent#: 9243303 (Issue date: 01/26/2016).

    • 23.X Deng, Zhen Fang*, F Zhang, A High-efficient and Energy-saving Device for Lignocellulosic Biomass Hydrolysis

    Chinese patent (utility model): ZL201020562302.5, June 2011 (GRANTED).

    • 24.X Deng, Zhen Fang*, F Zhang, A Magnetic Solid Catalyst and Its Applications (in lignocellulose hydrolysis).

    Chinese invention patent: CN101920205-A (Dec. 2010); ZL201010243359.3, May 2012 (GRANTED).

    • 25.Zhen Fang*, Method of Completely Dissolving and Rapidly Hydrolyzing Cellulose, and Uses of Said Method.

    International PCT invention patent, PCT/CN2010/001253, application date: August 18, 2010.

    US patent filed (application #: 13259526, Sep. 23, 2011), Publication number: US 2012/0067342 A1, Publication date: 2012-03-22.

    US patent#: 9115215 (Issue date: 08/25/2015).

    • 26.X Deng, Zhen Fang*, F Zhang, A Reactor System for Ethanol

    Chinese patent (utility model), ZL200920253718.6, Sep. 2010 (GRANTED).

    • 27.X Deng, Zhen Fang*, F Zhang, A Novel Method (by Using Solid Base Catalyst) for Hydrolysis of Lignocellulosic Biomass.

    Chinese invention patent: CN101638441-A (Feb, 2010); ZL200910094892.5 (April, 2011) (GRANTED).

    • 28.X Deng, Zhen Fang*, F Zhang, A Novel Method (by Using Solid Acid Catalyst) for Hydrolysis of Lignocellulosic Biomass.

    Chinese invention patent: CN101638442-A (Feb, 2010); ZL200910094893.X (April, 2011) (GRANTED).

    • 29.X Deng, Zhen Fang*, CY Yang, SZ Zhang, YH Liu, A Novel Process for Continuous Extraction of Curcin from Jatropha

    Chinese invention patent: CN101463073-A (June 2009); ZL200910094015.8, Aug. 2011 (GRANTED).

    • 30.X Deng, Zhen Fang*, HY Zeng, YH Liu, A Continuous Reactor for Bio-Diesel Production.

    Chinese patent (utility model): ZL200820081793.4, July 2009 (GRANTED).

    • 31.X Deng, YH Liu, Zhen Fang*, A Method and Equipment to Continuously Produce Bio-Diesel from Jatropha

    Chinese invention patent: ZL200810058974.X, Nov. 2011 (GRANTED).

    • 32.Zhen Fang*, C Fang, Method, Equipment and Applications for Fast Complete Dissolution and Hydrolysis of Lignocellulosic Biomass.

    International PCT invention patent #: PCT/CN2008/000623, application date: March 28, 2008; disclosure publication date: Feb. 12, 2009, publication#: WO 2009/018709 A1;

    Chinese invention patent: CN101638442-A CN101235095-A (Aug., 2008); ZL200710141265.3 (June, 2013) (GRANTED).

    US patent#: 8268126 (Issue date: 09/18/2012).

LICENSE: TWO NEW JATROPHA VARIETIES BRED （植物新品种）:

  •  1. C.Y. Yang, Z.F. Xu, Zhen FANG and 4 others, Jatropha nigroviensrugosus CY Yang, Certificate#: Yunlin Yuanzhi Xindeng 20110037, The Forestry Department of Yannan province, Dec. 15, 2011.
  •   2. C.Y. Yang, Z.F. Xu, Zhen FANG and 4 others, Jatropha curcas cv. multiflorm CY  Yang, Certificate#: Yunlin Yuanzhi Xindeng 20110036, The Forestry Department of Yannan province, Dec. 15, 2011.

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  • 1.The Journal of Supercritical Fluids (IF 4.6, Q2) (01/2021-now; 07/2017-02/2018)
  • 2.Energy, Sustainability and Society (IF 2.8, Q3)  (2011-now)
  • 3.Biotechnology for Biofuels (IF 6.0, Q1) (2011-2012)
  • 4.Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining (Biofpr) (IF 4.1, Q2) (2012-2018)

Guest Editor:

  • 1.The Journal of Supercritical Fluids (Impact factor 4.6), Special Issue on the topic of “Hydrothermal and Solvothermal Approaches toward Bio-Products” Editors: Zhen Fang, Richard L. Smith Jr. and Hu Li, 2020.

CONFERENCE SERVICES （会议服务）:

  • 1. Chair, 6th International Symposium & Exhibition on Aqua Science and Water Resources (ISASWR’20), Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China [Sep, 2021, Delayed].
  • 2.Chair, International Symposium on Biomass Utilization in Agriculture and Forestry (BUAF2022), Virtual Conference, Nanjing, China, December 15-16, 2022.
  • 3. Chair, Keynote section, International Symposium on Technology & Equipment of Biomass Utilization, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China (Sep. 27, 2020).
  • 4. Section Chair, member selection committee, CFS Jerry King Poster Award, the 17th European Meeting in Supercritical Fluids (EMSF2019), April 8-11, 2019 at the Institute of Chemical and Environmental Technology of University of Castilla-La Mancha, Ciudad Real  (Spain).
  • 5. Science Board member, US–China EE-FEWS Workshop 2018, 5th  Environment-Enhancing Energy (E2-Energy) Forum, June 13 – 15, 2018   Beijing, China.
  • 6. Section Chair, First Yunnan Biomass Energy Development Forum, and the Yunnan Provincial Energy Society 30 year Anniversary, October 24-25, 2015, Kunming, China.
  • 7. Science Advisory Board member, BIT’s 5th Annual World Congress of Bioenergy-2015 (WCBE-2015), ” Theme: Boosting the Development of Green Bioenergy”, September 24-26, 2015, Xi’an, China.
  • 8. Section Chair, Science Advisory Board member, BIT’s 4th Annual World Congress of Bioenergy-2014 (WCBE-2014), “Roadmap toward 2020”, September 21-23, 2014, Qingdao, China.
  • 9. Section Co-Chair, Science Advisory Board member, BIT’s 3rd Annual World Congress of Bioenergy-2013 (WCBE-2013), “Releasing Green Bioenergy for Human”, April 25-27, 2013, Nanjing, China.
  • 10. Section Chair, Science Advisory Board member, BIT’s 2nd Annual World Congress of Bioenergy-2012 (WCBE-2012), “Renewable Energy for Sustainability”, April 25-28, 2012, Xi’an, China.
  • 11. Section Co-Chair, Science Advisory Board member, BIT’s 1st Annual World Congress of Bioenergy-2011 (WCBE-2011), “Developing Bio-renewable Energy from Nature”, April 25-29, 2011, Dalian, China (10 Nobel Laureates attended).
  • 12. Section Chair, Science Board member, Seminar on sustainable utilization of plant resources, March 13-15, 2011, Menglun, Yunnan, China.

BOOKS PUBLISHED （出版的专著）: