Publications

  1. Jeong, J. Ryu, Q. Yang, J.Y. Zhu, C.G. Yoo. Recent advances in hydrotropic solvent systems for lignocellulosic biomass utilization. Green Chemistry, advance article.
  2. Kim, S. Pahari, J. Ryu, M. Zhang, Q. Yang, C.G. Yoo, J. Sang-Il Kwon. Advancing biomass fractionation with real-time prediction of lignin content and MWd: A kMC-based multiscale model for optimized lignin extraction. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024, 479, 147226.
  3. Wang, Y. Tao, Q. Yang, Y. Cheng, J. Lu, J. Du, H. Wang. Ammonia and sodium sulfite synergistically pretreat reed to enhance enzymatic saccharification. Bioresource Technology, 2023, 129070.
  4. He, X. Z. Zhang, Q. Yang, M. Z. Atashbar. Physically doped and printed elastomer films as flexible high-performance triboelectric nanogenerator for self-powered mechanoelectric sensor for recovering voice and monitoring heart rate. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2023, 141012.
  5. Z. Zhang, D. He, Q. Yang, M. Z. Atashbar. Rapid, highly sensitive, and highly repeatable and printed porous paper humidity sensor. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2022, 133751.
  6. He, J. Zhang, Y. Jiang, D. Xie, C. G. Yoo, Q. Yang. Fractionation of poplar wood using a bifunctional aromatic acid under mild conditions. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2021, 9, 5364-5376.
  7. Yang, X. J. Pan. Introducing hydroxyl groups as cellulose-binding sites into polymeric solid acids to improve their catalytic performance in hydrolyzing cellulose. Carbohydrate Polymers, 2021, 261, 117895.
  8. He, Y. X. Wang, C. G. Yoo, Q. J. Chen, Q. Yang. The fractionation of woody biomass under mild conditions using bifunctional phenol-4-sulfonic acid as a catalyst and lignin solvent. Green Chemistry, 2020, 22, 5414-5422.
  9. Y. Jin, J. W. Gong, C. Yang, Y. Cheng, J. Lu, Q. Yang, H. S. Wang. A recyclable and regenerable solid acid for efficient hydrolysis of cellulose to glucose. Biomass and Bioenergy, 2020, 138, 105611.
  10. Jiang, Z. H. Wang, X. Y. Liu, Q. Yang, Q. Huang, L. J. Wang, Y. Dai, C. R. Qin, S. F. Wang. Highly transparent, UV-shielding, and water-resistant lignocellulose nanopaper from agro-industrial waste for green optoelectronics. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2020, 8, 17508-17519.
  11. He, Y.X. Wang, C. G. Yoo, Q. J. Chen, Q. Yang. The fractionation of woody biomass under mild conditions using bifunctional phenol-4-sulfonic acid as a catalyst and lignin solvent. Green Chemistry, 2020, 22, 5414-5422.
  12. Y. Jin, J. W. Gong, C. Yang, Y. Cheng, J. Lu, Q. Yang, H. S. Wang. A recyclable and regenerable solid acid for efficient hydrolysis of cellulose to glucose. Biomass and Bioenergy, 2020, 138, 105611.
  13. Yang and T. Runge. Cross-linked polyethylenimine for selective adsorption and effective recovery of lignocellulose-derived organic acids and aldehydes. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2019, 7, 933-943.
  14. Jiang, X. Y. Liu, Q. Yang, S.P. Song, C. R. Qin, S. F. Wang, K. C. Li. Effects of residual lignin on compositions, structure and properties of mechanically defibrillated cellulose fibrils and films. Cellulose, 2019, 26, 1577-1593.
  15. Jiang, X. Y. Liu, Q. Yang, S.P. Song, C. R. Qin, S. F. Wang, K. C. Li. Effects of residual lignin on mechanical defibrillation process of cellulosic fiber for producing cellulose nanofibrils. Cellulose, 2018, 25, 6479-6494.
  16. Yang, H. Wang, R. Larson, T. Runge. Comparative study of chemical pretreatments of dairy manure for enhanced biomethane production. BioResources, 2017, 12, 7363-7375.
  17. Yang, T. Runge. Polyethylenimines as homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts for glucose isomerization. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2016, 4, 6951-6961.
  18. Yang, X. J. Pan. Bifunctional porous polymers bearing boronic and sulfonic acids for hydrolysis of cellulose. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2016, 4, 4824-4830.
  19. Yang, W. Lan, T. Runge. Salt-promoted glucose aqueous isomerization catalyzed by heterogeneous organic base. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2016, 4, 4850-4858.
  20. Yang, T. Runge. Amino acids as green catalysts for glucose isomerization in water. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2016, 4, 3526-3534.
  21. Yang, X. J. Pan. Correlation between lignin physicochemical properties and inhibition to enzymatic hydrolysis of cellulose. Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 2016, 113, 1213-1224.
  22. Yang, X. J. Pan. Synthesis and application of bifunctional porous polymers bearing chloride and sulfonic acid as cellulase-mimetic solid acids for cellulose hydrolysis. BioEnergy Research, 2016, 9, 578-586.
  23. Yang, S. F. Zhou, T. Runge. Dairy manure as a potential feedstock for cost-effective cellulosic bioethanol. BioResources, 2016, 11, 1240-1254.
  24. Yang, S. F. Zhou, T. Runge. Magnetically separable base catalysts for isomerization of glucose to fructose. Journal of Catalysis, 2015, 330, 474-484.
  25. F. Zhou, Q. Yang, T. Runge. Ambient-temperature sulfuric acid pretreatment to alter physical properties and improve enzymatic digestibility of alfalfa stems. Industrial Crops and Products, 2015, 70, 410-416.
  26. S. Zhang, Q. Yang, J. Y. Zhu, X. J. Pan. Sulfite (SPORL) pretreatment of switchgrass for enzymatic saccharification. Bioresource Technology, 2013, 129, 127-134.
  27. Yang, X. J. Pan, K. Clarke, K. C. Li. Covalent functionalization of graphene with polysaccharides. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2012, 51, 310-317.
  28. Q. Li, Q. Yang, Z. H. Jiang, B. H. Fei, Z. Y. Cai, X. J. Pan. Comparative study of sulfite (SPORL), dilute acid and NaOH pretreatments of bamboo for enzymatic saccharification. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy, 2012, 6, 544-551.
  29. Yang, X. J. Pan, F. Huang, K. C. Li. Synthesis and characterization of cellulose fibers grafted with hyperbranched poly(3-methyl-3-oxetanemethanol). Cellulose, 2011, 18, 1611-1621.
  30. Yang, X. J. Pan, F. Huang, K. C. Li. Fabrication of high-concentration and stable aqueous suspensions of graphene nanosheets by noncovalent functionalization with natural polymers. Journal of Physical Chemistry Part C, 2010, 114, 3811-3816.
  31. Yang, X. J. Pan. Preparation and characterization of water-soluble single wall carbon nanotubes by hybridization with hydroxypropyl cellulose derivatives. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2010, 49, 2747-2751.
  32. Shuai, Q. Yang, J. Y. Zhu, F. C. Lu, P. J. Weimer, J. Ralph, X. J. Pan. Comparative study of SPORL and dilute acid pretreatments of spruce for cellulosic ethanol production. Bioresource Technology, 2010, 101, 3106-3114.
  33. Yang, S. Li, X. J. Pan. Synthesis of fluorescent chitosan and its application in noncovalent functionalization of carbon nanotubes. Biomacromolecules, 2008, 9, 3422-3426.
  34. Yang, S. Li, J. J. Zhou, F. C. Lu, X. J. Pan. Functionalization of multiwalled carbon nanotubes by pyrene-labeled hydroxypropyl cellulose. Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 2008, 112, 12934-12939.
  35. B. Deng, L. Wang, J. Huo, Q. H. Tan, Q. Yang, H.J. Yu, H. Q. Gao, J. F. Wang. Preparation of N,N'-Bisethoxyethane [12] amideferrocenophane and its application in anion recognition.Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 2008, 112, 5333-5337.
  36. Yang, L. Wang, W.D. Xiang, J. F. Zhou, Q. H. Tan. Preparation of polymer-grafted carbon black nanoparticles by surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization. Journal of Polymer Science: Part A: Polymer Chemistry, 2007, 45, 3451-3459.
  37. Yang, L. Wang, W. D. Xiang, J. F. Zhou, J. H. Li. Grafting polymers onto carbon black surface by trapping polymer radicals. Polymer, 2007, 48, 2866-2873.
  38. Yang, L. Wang, W. D. Xiang, J. F. Zhou. A temperature-responsive carbon black nanoparticle prepared by surface-induced reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer polymerization. Polymer, 2007, 48, 3444-3451.
  39. Yang, L. Wang, W. D. Xiang, J. F. Zhou, L. B. Deng, Ji. H. Li. Preparation of core-shell carbon black nanoparticles and their crystallization-induced orientation. European Polymer Journal, 2007, 43, 1718-1723.
  40. Yang, L. Wang, W. D. Xiang, J. F. Zhou, G. H. Jiang. Modification of carbon black through grafting multihydroxyl hyperbranched polyether onto its surface. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2007, 103, 2086-2092.
  41. F. Zhou, L. Wang, X. C. Dong, Q. Yang, J. J. Wang, H. J. Yu, X. Chen. Preparation of organic/inorganic hybrid nanomaterials using aggregates of poly(stearyl methacrylate)-b-poly(3-(trimethoxysily) propyl methacrylate) as precursor. European Polymer Journal, 2007, 43, 1736-1743.
  42. F. Zhou, L. Wang, X. C. Dong, T. Chen, Q. Yang, Q. H. Tan, J. J. Wang. Study on synthesis of two-armed polymers containing a crown ether core and their self-assembly behaviors in selective solvents. European Polymer Journal, 2007, 43, 2088-2095.
  43. F. Zhou, L. Wang, Q. Yang, X. C. Dong, H. J. Yu. Synthesis and self- assembly of comb-like amphiphilic copolymer poly(maleic anhydride-alt-stearyl methacrylate)-b-poly(stearyl methacrylate). Colloid and Polymer Science, 2007, 285, 1369-1376.
  44. Huo, L. Wang, H. J. Yu, L. B. Deng, J. F. Zhou, Q. Yang. Synthesis and electrochemical behavior of linear oligo (ferrocenylsilane) and hyperbranched poly(ferrocenylsilane). Journal of Polymer Science: Part B: Polymer Physics, 2007, 2880-2889.
  45. F. Zhou, L. Wang, Q. Yang, Q. Q. Liu, H. Y. Yu, Z. R. Zhao. Novel thermoreponsive and pH-responsive aggregates from self-assembly of triblock copolymer PSMA-b-PNIPAAm-b-PSMA. Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 2007, 111, 5573-5580.
  46. Chen, L. Wang, G. H. Jiang, Q. Yang, J. J. Wang, H. J. Yu, T. Chen. The influence of seeding conditions and shielding gas atmosphere on the synthesis of silver nanowires through the polyol process. Nanotechnology, 2006, 17, 466-474.
  47. Chen, L. Wang, G. H. Jiang, J. F. Zhou, X. Chen, H.J. Yu, Q. Yang. Study on the synthesis of silver nanowires with adjustable diameters through the polyol process. Nanotechnology, 2006, 17, 3933-3938.
  48. Wang, L. Wang, X. Chen, Q. Yang, T. X. Sun, J. F. Zhou. Study on the graft reaction of poly(propylene) fiber with acrylic acid. Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 2006, 291, 173-180.
  49. F. Zhou, L. Wang, X. C. Dong, T. Chen, Q. Yang, C. Chen, X. Chen. Preparation of organic/inorganic hybrid nanoballs using aggregates of PTMSPMA-b-PSMA-Fc-PSMA-b-PTMSPMA block copolymers as precursors. Nanotechnology, 2006, 17, 2745-2751.
  50. H. Jiang, L. Wang, C. Chen, X. C. Dong, T. Chen, Q. Yang. Macroscopic self-assembly of hyperbranched polyesters. Polymer, 2006, 47, 12-17.

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