Prof. Charles XU (徐春保)

Research Output

  1. 2015
  2. Adsorption of model naphthenic acids in water with granular activated carbon

    Martinez-Iglesias, A., Niasar, H. S., Xu, C. C. & Ray, M. B., 2015, In: Adsorption Science and Technology. 33, 10, p. 881-894

    Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Scopus citations: 16
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  3. De-polymerization – An engineering approach to valorization of lignin for bio-based chemicals and materials

    Xu, C., Mahmood, N., Yuan, Z., Huang, S., Ferdosian, F., Li, B. & Siddiqui, H. & 2 others, Paleologou, M. & Schmidt, J., 2015, NWBC 2015 - 6th Nordic Wood Biorefinery Conference. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, p. 120-125 (NWBC 2015 - 6th Nordic Wood Biorefinery Conference).

    Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

    Scopus citations: 1
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  4. Simulation and kinetic modeling of supercritical water gasification of biomass

    Tushar, M. S. H. K., Dutta, A. & Xu, C., 2015, In: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 40, 13, p. 4481-4493

    Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Scopus citations: 37
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  5. 2014
  6. Reductive de-polymerization of kraft lignin for chemicals and fuels using formic acid as an in-situ hydrogen source

    Huang, S., Mahmood, N., Tymchyshyn, M., Yuan, Z. & Xu, C. C., Nov 2014, In: Bioresource Technology. 171, p. 95-102

    Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Scopus citations: 93
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  7. Optimization of glycerol ketalization to produce solketal as biodiesel additive in a continuous reactor with subcritical acetone using Purolite® PD206 as catalyst

    Shirani, M., Ghaziaskar, H. S. & Xu, C., Aug 2014, In: Fuel Processing Technology. 124, p. 206-211

    Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Scopus citations: 70
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  8. Catalytic conversion of glycerol to oxygenated fuel additive in a continuous flow reactor: Process optimization

    Nanda, M. R., Yuan, Z., Qin, W., Ghaziaskar, H. S., Poirier, M.-A. & Xu, C., 15 Jul 2014, In: Fuel. 128, p. 113-119

    Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Scopus citations: 74
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  9. Overview of current biological and thermo-chemical treatment technologies for sustainable sludge management

    Zhang, L., Xu, C., Champagne, P. & Mabee, W., Jul 2014, In: Waste Management and Research. 32, 7, p. 586-600

    Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Scopus citations: 81
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  10. A new continuous-flow process for catalytic conversion of glycerol to oxygenated fuel additive: Catalyst screening

    Nanda, M. R., Yuan, Z., Qin, W., Ghaziaskar, H. S., Poirier, M.-A. & Xu, C. C., 15 Jun 2014, In: Applied Energy. 123, p. 75-81

    Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Scopus citations: 106
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  11. Upgrading fast pyrolysis oil via hydrodeoxygenation and thermal treatment: Effects of catalytic glycerol pretreatment

    Reyhanitash, E., Tymchyshyn, M., Yuan, Z., Albion, K., Van Rossum, G. & Xu, C., 20 Feb 2014, In: Energy and Fuels. 28, 2, p. 1132-1138

    Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Scopus citations: 14
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  12. Kinetics and mechanism of formaldehyde-free phenol-glucose novolac resin cured with an epoxy

    Zhang, Y., Chen, M., Yuan, Z. & Xu, C. C., 1 Jan 2014, In: International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering. 12, 1, A14.

    Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Scopus citations: 3
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  13. Hydrothermal liquefaction of barks into bio-crude - Effects of species and ash content/composition

    Feng, S., Yuan, Z., Leitch, M. & Xu, C. C., 2014, In: Fuel. 116, p. 214-220

    Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Scopus citations: 113
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  14. Production of polyols via direct hydrolysis of Kraft Lignin: Optimization of process parameters

    Mahmood, N., Yuan, Z., Schmidt, J. & Xu, C. C., 2014, In: J-FOR. 4, 2, p. 44-51

    Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Scopus citations: 5
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  15. Simulation of supercritical water gasification of biomass by aspenplus

    Tushar, M. S. H. K., Dutta, A. & Xu, C., 2014, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting 2014, ASABE 2014. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, Vol. 1. p. 453-466 (American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting 2014, ASABE 2014; vol. 1).

    Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

    Scopus citations: 2
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  16. Synthesis and thermomechanical property study of Novolac phenol-hydroxymethyl furfural (PHMF) resin

    Yuan, Z., Zhang, Y. & Xu, C., 2014, In: RSC Advances. 4, 60, p. 31829-31835

    Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Scopus citations: 40
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  17. Synthesis of lignin-based epoxy resins: Optimization of reaction parameters using response surface methodology

    Ferdosian, F., Yuan, Z., Anderson, M. & Xu, C., 2014, In: RSC Advances. 4, 60, p. 31745-31753

    Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Scopus citations: 84
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  18. Thermodynamic and kinetic studies of a catalytic process to convert glycerol into solketal as an oxygenated fuel additive

    Nanda, M. R., Yuan, Z., Qin, W., Ghaziaskar, H. S., Poirier, M.-A. & Xu, C. C., 2014, In: Fuel. 117, PART A, p. 470-477

    Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Scopus citations: 171
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  19. 2013
  20. Reforming of glycerol into bio-crude: A parametric study

    Tymchyshyn, M., Yuan, Z. & Xu, C. C., Jun 2013, In: International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering. 11, 1

    Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Scopus citations: 1
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  21. One-step continuous process for the production of 1-butanol and 1-hexanol by catalytic conversion of bio-ethanol at its sub-/supercritical state

    Ghaziaskar, H. S. & Xu, C. C., 7 Apr 2013, In: RSC Advances. 3, 13, p. 4271-4280

    Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Scopus citations: 46
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  22. Erratum: Solid acid mediated hydrolysis of biomass for producing biofuels (Progress in Energy and Combustion Science (2012) (672-690))

    Guo, F., Fang, Z., Xu, C. C. & Smith Jr., R. L., Apr 2013, In: Progress in Energy and Combustion Science. 39, 2-3

    Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsErratum

    Scopus citations: 1
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  23. Characteristics of wastewater and mixed liquor and their role in membrane fouling

    Gao, W. J., Han, M. N., Qu, X., Xu, C. & Liao, B. Q., Jan 2013, In: Bioresource Technology. 128, p. 207-214

    Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Scopus citations: 72
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