Prof. Charles XU (徐春保)

Research Output

  1. 2013
  2. Highly efficient de-polymerization of organosolv lignin using a catalytic hydrothermal process and production of phenolic resins/adhesives with the depolymerized lignin as a substitute for phenol at a high substitution ratio

    Cheng, S., Yuan, Z., Leitch, M., Anderson, M. & Xu, C. C., Jan 2013, In: Industrial Crops and Products. 44, p. 315-322

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

    Scopus citations: 97
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  3. Direct conversion of glycerol into bio-oil via hydrotreatment using supported metal catalysts

    Tymchyshyn, M., Yuan, Z. & Xu, C., 2013, In: Fuel. 112, p. 193-202

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

    Scopus citations: 10
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  4. Organosolv Pretreatment of Pine Sawdust for Bio-ethanol Production

    Xu, C., Liao, B. & Shi, W., 2013, Pretreatment Techniques for Biofuels and Biorefineries. Springer Verlag, Vol. 115. p. 435-457 (Green Energy and Technology; vol. 115).

    Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 12 - Chapter in an edited book (Author)peer-review

    Scopus citations: 7
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  5. Production of polyols via direct hydrolysis of kraft lignin: Effect of process parameters

    Mahmood, N., Yuan, Z., Schmidt, J. & Xu, C., 2013, In: Bioresource Technology. 139, p. 13-20

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

    Scopus citations: 145
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  6. Status and Perspective of Organic Solvent Based Pretreatment of Lignocellulosic Biomass for Enzymatic Saccharification

    Tian, X., Fang, Z. & Xu, C., 2013, Pretreatment Techniques for Biofuels and Biorefineries. Springer Verlag, Vol. 115. p. 309-337 (Green Energy and Technology; vol. 115).

    Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 12 - Chapter in an edited book (Author)peer-review

    Scopus citations: 3
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  7. Valorization of bark for chemicals and materials: A review

    Feng, S., Cheng, S., Yuan, Z., Leitch, M. & Xu, C., 2013, In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 26, p. 560-578

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

    Scopus citations: 235
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  8. Valorization of hydrolysis lignin for polyols and rigid polyurethane foam

    Mahmood, N., Yuan, Z., Schmidt, J. & Xu, C., 2013, In: J-FOR. 3, 5, p. 26-31

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

    Scopus citations: 13
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  9. 2012
  10. Ash deposition in biomass combustion or co-firing for power/heat generation

    Shao, Y., Wang, J., Preto, F., Zhu, J. & Xu, C., Dec 2012, In: Energies. 5, 12, p. 5171-5189

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

    Scopus citations: 159
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  11. Upgrading peat to gas and liquid fuels in supercritical water with catalysts

    Xu, C. & Donald, J., Dec 2012, In: Fuel. 102, p. 16-25

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

    Scopus citations: 55
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  12. Synthesis of biobased phenolic resins/adhesives with methylolated wood-derived bio-oil

    Cheng, S., Yuan, Z., Anderson, M., Leitch, M. & Xu, C., 25 Oct 2012, In: Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 126, SUPPL. 1, p. E431-E441

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

    Scopus citations: 59
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  13. Combustion and air emissions from co-firing a wood biomass, a Canadian peat and a Canadian lignite coal in a bubbling fluidised bed combustor

    Badour, C., Gilbert, A., Xu, C., Li, H., Shao, Y., Tourigny, G. & Preto, F., Oct 2012, In: Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering. 90, 5, p. 1170-1177

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

    Scopus citations: 27
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  14. Solid acid mediated hydrolysis of biomass for producing biofuels

    Guo, F., Fang, Z., Xu, C. C. & Smith Jr., R. L., Oct 2012, In: Progress in Energy and Combustion Science. 38, 5, p. 672-690

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

    Scopus citations: 230
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  15. Activity and stability of a novel Ru modified Ni catalyst for hydrogen generation by supercritical water gasification of glucose

    Zhang, L., Xu, C. & Champagne, P., Jun 2012, In: Fuel. 96, p. 541-545

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

    Scopus citations: 44
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  16. Hydrothermal degradation of alkali lignin to bio-phenolic compounds in sub/supercritical ethanol and water-ethanol co-solvent

    Cheng, S., Wilks, C., Yuan, Z., Leitch, M. & Xu, C., Jun 2012, In: Polymer Degradation and Stability. 97, 6, p. 839-848

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

    Scopus citations: 196
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  17. Ash and chlorine deposition during co-combustion of lignite and a chlorine-rich Canadian peat in a fluidized bed – Effects of blending ratio, moisture content and sulfur addition

    Shao, Y., Xu, C. C., Zhu, J., Preto, F., Wang, J., Tourigny, G. & Badour, C. & 1 others, Li, H., May 2012, In: Fuel. 95, p. 25-34

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

    Scopus citations: 20
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  18. Liquid poly(silylacetylene)siloxane resin as a novel precursor of silicon carbide and silicon oxycarbide ceramics

    Wang, M., Yang, L., Yu, C. & Xu, C., Apr 2012, In: Ceramics International. 38, 3, p. 2449-2454

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

    Scopus citations: 19
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  19. Catalytic gasification of woody biomass in an air-blown fluidized-bed reactor using Canadian limonite iron ore as the bed material

    Hurley, S., Xu, C., Preto, F., Shao, Y., Li, H., Wang, J. & Tourigny, G., Jan 2012, In: Fuel. 91, 1, p. 170-176

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

    Scopus citations: 51
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  20. Chemically modified lignin through epoxidation and its thermal properties

    Ferdosian, F., Yuan, Z., Anderson, M. & Xu, C. C., 2012, In: J-FOR. 2, 4, p. 11-15

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

    Scopus citations: 26
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  21. Production of bio-phenols and bio-based phenolic resins from lignin and lignocellulosic biomass

    Xu, C., Cheng, S., Yuan, Z., Leitch, M. & Anderson, M., 2012, Lignin: Properties and Applications in Biotechnology and Bioenergy. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., p. 183-210

    Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 12 - Chapter in an edited book (Author)peer-review

    Scopus citations: 4
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  22. 2011
  23. Use of biocrude derived from woody biomass to substitute phenol at a high-substitution level for the production of biobased phenolic resol resins

    Cheng, S., D'Cruz, I., Yuan, Z., Wang, M., Anderson, M., Leitch, M. & Xu, C., 5 Sept 2011, In: Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 121, 5, p. 2743-2751

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

    Scopus citations: 60
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