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A state-of-the-art review of biomass torrefaction, densification and applications by Chen, Wei-Hsin, Peng, Jianghong, Bi, Xiaotao T.

“…Torrefaction is a mild pyrolysis, which has been explored for the pretreatment of biomass to increase the heating value and hydrophobicity. Due to its…”
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Electrostatics in gas-solid fluidized beds: A review by Fotovat, Farzam, Bi, Xiaotao T., Grace, John R.

“…•The characterization methods of electrostatics in fluidized beds are outlined.•Charge generation and distribution phenomena in fluidized beds and the…”
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Reduction of hematite (Fe2O3) to metallic iron (Fe) by CO in a micro fluidized bed reaction analyzer: A multistep kinetics study by Chen, Hongsheng, Zheng, Zhong, Chen, Zhiwei, Bi, Xiaotao T.

“…The reduction kinetics of α-Fe2O3 to metallic iron by carbon monoxide at temperatures of 1023 to 1223K was experimentally investigated in a micro fluidized bed…”
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Progress in modified carbon support materials for Pt and Pt-alloy cathode catalysts in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells by Wang, Yan-Jie, Fang, Baizeng, Li, Hui, Bi, Xiaotao T., Wang, Haijiang

“…H2-fed polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) are the most advanced fuel cell technology to date and continue to be of great interest as prospective…”
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Thermal behavior and reaction kinetics analysis of pyrolysis and subsequent in-situ gasification of torrefied biomass pellets by Hu, Qiang, Yang, Haiping, Xu, Hanshen, Wu, Zhiqiang, Lim, C. Jim, Bi, Xiaotao T., Chen, Hanping

“…[Display omitted] •Thermal kinetics of pyrolysis and subsequent in-situ gasification of torrefied biomass pellets were studied.•Both torrefaction and…”
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A review of recent advances in selective catalytic NOx reduction reactor technologies by Cheng, Xingxing, Bi, Xiaotao T.

“…Research on NOx treatment is extensive in recent years due to growing environmental awareness. Selec- tive catalytic reduction （SCR） of NOx, as a proven…”
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Removal of inorganic constituents from pine barks and switchgrass by Liu, Xinliang, Bi, Xiaotao T.

“…The ash content of biomass has some negative impacts on the efficient utilization of biomass for the production of value-added products. In this paper, the…”
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Effects of superficial gas velocity and temperature on entrainment and electrostatics in gas–solid fluidized beds by Alsmari, Turki A., Grace, John R., Bi, Xiaotao T.

“…The effects of superficial gas velocity and temperature on particle entrainment and electrostatic charges in fluidized binary mixtures of glass beads were…”
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Oxidative torrefaction of biomass residues and densification of torrefied sawdust to pellets by Wang, Congwei, Peng, Jianghong, Li, Hui, Bi, Xiaotao T., Legros, Robert, Lim, C.J., Sokhansanj, Shahab

“…► An oxidation torrefaction kinetics model was developed based on TGA data. ► Sawdust was torrefied in a fluidized bed reactor using oxygen-laden combustion…”
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Carbon-Supported Pt-Based Alloy Electrocatalysts for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction in Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells: Particle Size, Shape, and Composition Manipulation and Their Impact to Activity by Wang, Yan-Jie, Zhao, Nana, Fang, Baizeng, Li, Hui, Bi, Xiaotao T, Wang, Haijiang

“…Wang et al examine carbon-supported Pt-based alloy electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells. They focus on…”
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Effects of Pressure, Temperature, and Gas Velocity on Electrostatics in Gas−Solid Fluidized Beds by Moughrabiah, Wajeeh O, Grace, John R, Bi, Xiaotao T

“…The influences of operating pressure, temperature, and gas velocity on the degree of electrification in a fluidized bed of glass beads and different grades of…”
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A Lattice Gas Automata Model for the Coupled Heat Transfer and Chemical Reaction of Gas Flow Around and Through a Porous Circular Cylinder by Chen, Hongsheng, Zheng, Zhong, Chen, Zhiwei, Bi, Xiaotao T

“…Coupled heat transfer and chemical reaction of fluid flow in complex boundaries are explored by introducing two additional properties, i.e. particle type and…”
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Analysis on Storage Off-Gas Emissions from Woody, Herbaceous, and Torrefied Biomass by Tumuluru, Jaya Shankar, Lim, C Jim, Bi, Xiaotao T, Kuang, Xingya, Melin, Staffan, Yazdanpanah, Fahimeh, Sokhansanj, Shahab

“…Wood chips, torrefied wood chips, ground switchgrass, and wood pellets were tested for off-gas emissions during storage. Storage canisters with gas-collection…”
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Techno-economic assessment of transportation biofuels from hydrothermal liquefaction of forest residues in British Columbia by Nie, Yuhao, Bi, Xiaotao T.

“…A techno-economic assessment was conducted to estimate the capital and operating costs of a hypothetic biofuel system based on hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL)…”
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High density and high solids flux CFB risers for steam gasification of solids fuels by Bi, Xiaotao T., Liu, Xinhua

“…The application of high density and high solids flux CFB risers for steam gasification of solids fuels like coal and biomass has been examined in this paper. A…”
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From fossil fuels towards renewables: Inhibitory and catalytic effects on carbon thermochemical conversion during co-gasification of biomass with fossil fuels by Masnadi, Mohammad S., Grace, John R., Bi, Xiaotao T., Lim, C. Jim, Ellis, Naoko

“…Oxidation–reduction reaction pathways at the carbon/catalyst junction during CO2 co-gasification. [Display omitted] •Ash minerals have two-fold effects on…”
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Pyrolytic conversion of biowaste-derived hydrochar: Decomposition mechanism of specific components by Zhuang, Xiuzheng, Song, Yanpei, Zhan, Hao, Bi, Xiaotao T., Yin, Xiuli, Wu, Chuangzhi

“…•The conversion of “biowaste-to-fuel” by HTC can stabilize the pyrolysis behavior.•Various biochemical components in hydrochar cause the differences in its…”
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A perspective on electrostatics in gas-solid fluidized beds: Challenges and future research needs by Fotovat, Farzam, Bi, Xiaotao T., Grace, John R.

“…This paper provides a perspective on the current knowledge and potential areas of future research related to electrostatics in fluidized beds. Aspects…”
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A novel integrated rotary reactor for NOx reduction by CO and air preheating: NOx removal performance and mechanism by Sun, Peiliang, Li, Jianjie, Cheng, Xingxing, Li, Xiangdong, Bi, Xiaotao T., Wang, Zhiqiang

“…A novel integrated rotary reactor for NOx reduction by CO and air preheating (iNA reactor) was proposed. NOx removal performance was investigated in a…”
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Sawdust as an effective binder for making torrefied pellets by Peng, Jianghong, Bi, Xiaotao T., Lim, C. Jim, Peng, Hanchao, Kim, Chang Soo, Jia, Dening, Zuo, Haibin

“…•Torrefied pine sawdust was produced in a fixed bed reactor.•Torrefied sawdust was made into strong pellets with raw sawdust binder.•Torrefied pellets had high…”
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