Mi Li, PhD
Specialization: Wood Chemistry, Biopolymer Chemistry, Biorefinery
Dr. Li has a mix of educational background in chemical engineering and wood chemistry. He has been dedicated to the conversion of lignocellulosic materials into bioenergy, biofuels, and byproducts for more than 10 years. He is currently interested in developing high-value products and high-performance materials from renewable forestry and agricultural resources. His research highlights convergent programs using interdisciplinary pieces of knowledge in wood chemistry, chemical synthesis, chemical engineering, polymer science, and nanotechnology for green chemistry, circular carbon economy, and a clean environment.
(1) Novel and green biomass fractionation; (2) Bio-derived biodegradable and circular (co-)polymers; and (3) Bio-derived functional materials.
- How to enhance the efficiency of biomass fractionation using green technology?
- How to synthesize polymers with competitive performance from bio-derived precursors?
- How to engineer smart materials by leveraging the natural properties of plant?
- How to convert waste-to-Energy & value-added products more efficiently and novelly?
2506 Jacob Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
- PhD, Forestry, Auburn University, 2014
- Masters, Chemical Engineering, Northeast Forestry Univ, 2009
- Bachelors, Chemical Engineering, Northeast Forestry Univ, 2004
Mi Li, PhD
2506 Jacob Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
- PhD, Forestry, Auburn University, 2014
- Masters, Chemical Engineering, Northeast Forestry Univ, 2009
- Bachelors, Chemical Engineering, Northeast Forestry Univ, 2004
Dr. Li has a mix of educational background in chemical engineering and wood chemistry. He has been dedicated to the conversion of lignocellulosic materials into bioenergy, biofuels, and byproducts for more than 10 years. He is currently interested in developing high-value products and high-performance materials from renewable forestry and agricultural resources. His research highlights convergent programs using interdisciplinary pieces of knowledge in wood chemistry, chemical synthesis, chemical engineering, polymer science, and nanotechnology for green chemistry, circular carbon economy, and a clean environment.
(1) Novel and green biomass fractionation; (2) Bio-derived biodegradable and circular (co-)polymers; and (3) Bio-derived functional materials.
- How to enhance the efficiency of biomass fractionation using green technology?
- How to synthesize polymers with competitive performance from bio-derived precursors?
- How to engineer smart materials by leveraging the natural properties of plant?
- How to convert waste-to-Energy & value-added products more efficiently and novelly?