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Yong Wang

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Yong Wang, Ph.D.
Regents Professor
Laboratory Fellow and Associate Director of IIC
(Pacific Northwest National Laboratory)

Curriculum Vitae
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Development of novel catalytic materials and reaction engineering for the conversion of fossil and biomass feedstocks to fuels and chemicals

Office: 153 Wegner Hall 📞509-371-6273

The Gene and Linda Voiland
School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering
1505 Stadium Way, Room 105
P.O. Box 646515
Washington State University
Pullman, WA 99164-6515

Accepting Graduate and Undergraduate Students

Accepting applications for new graduate and undergraduate students. If interested in an entry level experimental student research position, please email your CV and inquiry to wang42@wsu.edu.

Biography

Dr. Wang joined Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in 1994 and was promoted to the position of Laboratory Fellow in 2005. He led the Catalysis and Reaction Engineering Team from 2000 to 2007 and has served as the Associate Director of the Institute for Integrated Catalysis (IIC) since 2008. In 2009, he assumed a joint appointment at Washington State University (WSU) and PNNL, where he continues to hold the title of Laboratory Fellow and Associate Director of IIC at PNNL, and is also the Voiland Distinguished Professor in Chemical Engineering at WSU. In 2022, Dr. Wang received the title of Regents Professor, a recognition awarded to only 30 faculty members at WSU at any given time.

He is widely recognized for his pioneering work in developing novel catalytic materials and reaction engineering to tackle energy and atom efficiency challenges in converting fossil and biomass feedstocks into fuels and chemicals. With expertise spanning fundamental principles to crucial industrial applications, he drives advancements in sustainable technologies to address present and future energy, resource, and environmental concerns. As a researcher, inventor, and visionary collaborative academic leader, he has 440 peer-reviewed publications with an H-index of 101 and 45,633 citations (as of Sept. 30, 2024) and is listed as a highly cited researcher by Web of Science (Clarivate Analytics). Additionally, he holds 285 issued U.S. patents (with over 90% licensed to industries), has delivered over 200 invited lectures, and co-edited 6 special journal issues and 2 books. The impact of his research on industry is evident in his invention of the commercial Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) process, which converts renewable, plant-based glycerol into 100,000 metric tons per year of propylene glycol, achieving a 61% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to petroleum sources. Additionally, he played a central role as a founding member in the creation of Velocys (traded on the London Stock Exchange, VLS). Established in 2001, based primarily on inventions by Wang and his colleagues, Velocys has been leading the commercialization of compact reactors for sustainable fuel production.

His research has been supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, encompassing fundamental programs like Basic Energy Sciences (SC-BES) and applied programs such as Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM), U.S. Department of Defense, and NSF. He has also conducted funded research and/or consulting for industrial organizations, including Chevron, ConocoPhillips, BP, Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM), GEVO, Nexceris, Ascend Performance Materials, BASF, Scientific Design, Chambroad, Ammbonia, Nike, Al Gore, and Velocys.

Dr. Wang is a member of the Washington State Academy of Sciences and a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), American Chemical Society (ACS), Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), and American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). He has received numerous awards and recognition, including the 2021 ACS E.V. Murphree Award in Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, the 2019 AIChE Catalysis and Reaction Engineering Practice Award, the 2006 Asian American Engineer of the Year Award, the Presidential Green Chemistry Award, three R&D 100 Awards, a Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award from the Chemical Engineering program at WSU, two PNNL Inventor of the Year Awards, a Battelle Distinguished Inventor Award, the first recipient of the PNNL Laboratory Director’s Award for Exceptional Scientific Achievement, and Voiland College Safety Award (2020) which is a testimony of achieving high productivity with well-established safety culture.

He has served as the past chair of the Energy & Fuel Division of the American Chemical Society,past director of the Catalysis and Reaction Engineering Division of AIChE, secretary of Pacific Coast Catalysis Society, and member of the American Chemical Society National Award Committee (2016-2019). He is currently serving as Co-Editor-in-Chief of Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy and Executive Editor of the Chemical Engineering Journal.

Education and Credentials

  • Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, Washington State University, 1993
  • M.S., Chemical Engineering, Washington State University, 1992

Selected Awards and Honors

  • Highly Cited Researchers 2023 (Clarivate Analytics)
  • The 2021 American Chemical Society E.V. Murphree Award in Industrial and Engineering Chemistry (2020) 
  • The American Institute of Chemical Engineers Catalysis and Reaction Engineering Division Practice Award (2019)
  • The American Chemical Society I&EC Division Fellow Award (2018)
  • Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (2015)
  • Member of the Washington State Academy of Science (2015)
  • Fellow of AIChE (American Institute of Chemical Engineers) (2013)
  • Fellow of RSC (Royal Society of Chemistry) (2013)
  • Fellow of ACS (The American Chemical Society) (2010)
  • Fellow of AAAS (The American Association for the Advancement of Science) (2008)
  • R&D 100 Award, Fischer-Tropsch fuels using Velocys microchannel technology (2008)
  • R&D 100 Award, full-scale vaporizer for automotive fuel cell fuel processor (1999)
  • R&D 100 Award, production of chemicals from biologically derived succinic acid (1997)
  • Presidential Green Chemistry Award, use of biomass to produce useful chemicals (1999)
  • Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award, Dept of Chem.Eng., Washington State University (2008)
  • Asian American Engineer of the Year Award (2006)
  • 2020 Safety Award, Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture, Washington State University (2020)  
  • PNNL Inventor of the Year (2006)
  • PNNL Inventor of the Year (2004)
  • Distinguished Battelle Inventor (2004)
  • First recipient of PNNL Laboratory Director’s Award for Exceptional Scientific Achievement (2005)
  • Scientific advisory board, Center for Environmental Beneficial Catalysis Center, University of Kansas (2011–2017)

Selected Society Participation

  • Co-Editor-in-Chief, Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy (2023-present)
  • Founding Executive Editor of the Catalysis Section, Chemical Engineering Journal (2022-present)
  • Editor, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental (2022)
  • Editorial board, ACS Catalysis (2010–2021)
  • Editorial board, JACS Au (2020-present)
  • Editorial board, Catalysis Today (2006–present)
  • Editor of Journal of Energy Chemistry (2012–2017)
  • Editorial board, Journal of Nanomaterials (2005–2020)
  • Editorial board, Biofuel Research Journal (2014-present)
  • Editorial board, Chinese Journal of Catalysis (2014-present)
  • Honorary Chairman of Trends in Renewable Energy (Future Energy Service and Publishing), (2015-present)
  • Chair elect, ACS Petroleum Division (2011)
  • Co-Chair, ACS Energy & Fuel Division (2012)
  • Chair, Program Committee of the ACS Petroleum division (2006 –2008)
  • Secretary of Pacific Coast Catalysis Society (2006–2009)
  • Director to the Catalysis and Reaction Engineering Division of AIChE (American Institute of Chemical Engineers) (2015-2017)

Selected Recent Publications

  • R.Zhang, Y.Wang*, P.Gaspard, N.Kruse*, “The oscillating Fischer-Tropsch reaction”, Science, 2023, 382, 99-103.
  • J.Zhang, W.Hu, B.Qian, H. Li, B.Sudduth, M.Engelhard, L.Zhang, J.Hu, J.Sun, C.Zhang, H.He, Y.Wang, “Tuning Hydrogenation Chemistry of Pd-based Heterogeneous Catalysts by Introducing Homogeneous-like Ligands”, Nature Comm., 2023, doi: 10.1038/s41467-023-39478-2.
  • D.Jiang, G.Wan, J.H.Stenlid, C.E. GarcĂ­a-Vargas, J.Zhang, C.Sun, J.Li, F. Abild-Pedersen*, C.J. Tassone*, Yong Wang*, “Dynamic and reversible transformations of sub-nanometer-sized palladium on ceria for efficient methane removal”, Nature Catalysis, 2023, DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-39478-2.
  • H.Zhang, P.Han, D.Wu, D.Du, J.Zhao, H.L. Zhang, J.Lin, S.Wan, J.Huan, S.Wang, H.Xiong, Y.Wang, “Confined Cu-OH Single Sites in SSZ-13 for the Direct Oxidation of Methane to Methanol”, Nature Comm., 2023, DOI : 10.1038/s41467-023-43508-4.
  • P.Han, R.Yan, Ran, Y. Wei, L.Li, J.Luo, Y. Pan, B. Wang, J. Lin, S. Wan, H.Xiong, Y. Wang*, S. Wang*, “Mechanistic Insights into Radical-Induced Selective Oxidation of Methane over Nonmetallic Boron Nitride Catalysts”, J.Am.Chem.Soc., 2023, DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c13648.
  • Z.Zhang, J.Tian, Y.Lu, S.Yang, D.Jiang, W.Huang, Y.Li, J.Hong, A.Hoffman, S.Bare, M.Engelhard, A.Datye, Y.Wang, “Memory-dictated Dynamics of Single-atom Pt on CeO2 for CO Oxidation”, Nature Comm. , 2023, DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-37776-3.
  • K.Khivantsev, N.R. Jaegers, H.A. Aleksandrov, I.Song, X.I.Pereira-Hernandez, M.H.Engelhard, J.Tian, L.Chen, D.Meira, L.Kovarik, G.N. Vayssilov, Y.Wang*, J.Szanyi*, “Single Ru(II) ions on ceria as a highly active catalyst for abatement of NO”, J.Am.Chem.Soc., 2023, DOI: doi.org/10.1021/jacs.2c09873.
  • D.Yao, Y.Wang, Y.Li, A.Li, Z.Zhen, J.Lv, F.Sun, R.Yang, J.Luo, Z.Jiang, Y. Wang*, X.Ma*, “Scalable synthesis of Cu clusters for remarkable selectivity control of intermediates in consecutive hydrogenation”, Nature Comm. , 2023, DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-36640-8.
  • Li, X. I. P. Hernandez, Y. Chen, J. Xu, J. Zhao, C. Pao, C.-Y. Fang, J. Zeng*, Y. Wang*, B. C. Gates*, J. Liu*, “Functional CeOx Nanoglues for Robust Atomically Dispersed Catalysts”, Nature, 2022, doi: 10.1038/s41586-022-05251-6.
  • F.Lin, W.Hu, N.R.Jaegers, F.Gao, J.Hu, H.Wang, Y.Wang, “Elucidation of the roles of water on the reactivity of surface intermediates in carboxylic acid ketonization on TiO2“, J.Am.Chem.Soc., 2022, DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c08511.
  • M.Tan, Y.Yang, Y.Yang, J.Chen, Y.Yang, Z.Zhang, J.Lin, S.Wan, S.Wang, Y.Wang, “Hydrogen spillover assisted by oxygenate molecules over nonreducible oxides”, Nature Comm., (2022)13:1457,doi.org/10.1038/s41467-022-29045.
  • D.Jiang, Y. Yao, T. Li, G.Wan, X.Pereira-HernĂĄndez, Y.Lu, J.Tian, K.Khivantsev, M.H. Engelhard, C.Sun, C.E. GarcĂ­a-Vargas, A,S. Hoffman, S. R. Bare, A.K. Datye, L.Hu, Y.Wang, “Tailoring the Local Environment of Pt in Single-Atom Pt1/CeO2 Catalysts for Robust Low-Temperature CO Oxidation”, Angewandte Chemie.Int.Ed, 2021, DOI: 10.1002/anie.202108585/li>
  • H.Xiong, D.Kunwar, D.Jiang, C.E. GarcĂ­a-Vargas, H.Li, C.Du, G.Canning, X.I.Pereira-Hernandez, Q.Wan, S.Lin, S.C.Purdy, J.T.Miller, K.Leung, S.S.Chou, H.H.Brongersma, Rik ter Veen, J.Huang, H.Guo*, Y.Wang*, A.K.Datye*, “Engineering catalyst supports to stabilize PdOx two-dimensional rafts for water-tolerant methane oxidation”, Nature Catalysis, 2021, doi: 10.1038/s41929-021-00680-4.
  • H.Li, Q.Wan, C. Du, Q. Liu, J. Qi, X. Ding, S. Wang, S.Wan, J. Lin, C.Tian, L. Li, T.Peng, W.Zhao, H. Zhang, J. Huang, H. Guo, S.Lin, A.K.Datye, H.Xiong, Y. Wang, “Vapor-Phase Self-Assembly to Generate Single Atom Catalysts with Weak Metal-Support Interaction”, Chem, 2021, DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.3835429
  • Lin, H.Wang, Y. Zhao, J.Fu, D.Mei, N.Jaegers, F.Gao, Y. Wang, “Elucidation of Active Sites in Aldol Condensation of Acetone over Single-Facet Dominant Anatase TiO2 (101) and (001) Catalysts”, JACS Au, 2020, DOI: 10.1021/jacsau.0c00028
  • J.Tian, J.Tan, Z.Zhang, P.Han, M.Yin, S. Wan, J.Lin, S.Wang, Y. Wang, “Direct Conversion of Methane to Formaldehyde and CO on B2O3 Catalysts”, Nature Comm., 2020, doi: 10.1038/s41467-020-19517-y
  • K.Khivantsev, C.Vargas, J.Tian, L.Kovarik, N.R. Jaegers, J.Szanyi, Y.Wang, “Economizing on Precious Metals in Three-Way Catalysts: Thermally Stable and Highly Active Single-Atom Rhodium on Ceria for NO Abatement under Dry and Industrially Relevant Conditions”, Angew.Chem.Int.Ed., 2020, DOI: 10.1002/anie.202010815 and 10.1002/ange.202010815
  • N.R. Jaegers, J.Lai, Y.He, E.Walter, D.A. Dixon, M.Vasiliu, Y.Chen, C.Wang, M.Y.Hu, K.T.Mueller, I.E. Wachs*, Y.Wang*, J.Hu*, “Tungsten oxide-promotion mechanism for supported TiOcatalysts during NOx abatement: structural effects revealed by V MAS NMR”, Angew.Chem.Int.Ed., 2019, 58(36) 12609-12616, doi:10.1002/anie.201904503.
  • X.Isidro Pereira-HernĂĄndez, A.DeLaRiva, V.Muravev, D.Kunwar, H.Xiong, B.Sudduth, M.Engelhard, L.Kovarik, E.J.M. Hensen, Y.Wang*, A.K.Datye*, “Tailoring the activity of Pt/CeO2 catalysts via high-temperature vapor-phase synthesis”, Nature Comm., 2019, doi:10.1038/s41467-019-09308-5.
  • J.Tian, J.Tan, M.Xu, Z.Zhang, S.Wan, S.Wang, J.Lin, Y.Wang, “Propane oxidative dehydrogenation over highly selective hexagonal boron nitride catalysts: the role of oxidative coupling of methyl”, Science Advances, 2019, doi: 10.1126/sciadv.aav8063.
  • L.Nie, D.Mei, H.Xiong, B.Peng, Z.Ren,X.Hernandez, A.DeLaRiva, M.Wang, M.H. Engelhard, L. Kovarik, A.K. Datye, Y.Wang, “Activation of surface lattice oxygen in single-atom Pt/CeO2 for low-temperature CO oxidation”, Science, 2017, 358, 1419-1423, doi: 10.1126/science.aao2109.
  • J.Jones, H.Xiong, A.T. DeLaRiva, E.J. Peterson, H.Pham, S.R. Challa, G.Qi, S.Oh, M.H. Wiebenga, X.HernĂĄndez, Y.Wang, A.K. Datye, “Thermallystable single-atom platinum-on-ceria catalysts via atomtrapping”, Science, 2016, 353(6295), 150-154. doi: 10.1126/science.aaf8800.
  • J.Sun, R.A.L.Baylon, C.Liu, D.Mei, K.J.Martin, P.Venkitasubramanian, Y.Wang, “Key roles of Lewis acid-base pairs on ZnxZryOz in direct ethanol/acetone to isobutene conversion”, J.Am.Chem.Soc., 2016, 2, 507-517. doi: 10.1021/jacs.5b07401.

Issued U.S. Patents

  1. “Hydrothermally and thermally stable catalytic materials based on theta-alumina”, L.Kovarik, K.Khivantsev,N.R.Jaegers, Y.Wang, J.Kwak, J.Szanyi, US 11,857,950, Jan. 2, 2024.
  2. “High-capacity, low-temperature, passive NOx and cd adsorbers and methods for making same”, K.Khivantsev, S.Janos, N.R.Jaegers, L.Kovarik, F.Gao, Y.Wang, US 11,071,966, July 27, 2021.
  3. “Process for making biobsed fuel additives”, J.Sun, C.Liu, Y.Wang, K.Martin, P.Venkitasubramanian, US 10,774,022, Sept. 15, 2020
  4. “Process for making biobased isoprene”, J.Sun, C.Liu, Y.Wang, K.Martin, P.Venkitasubramanian, US 9,975,818, May 22, 2018.
  5. “Process and apparatus employing microchannel processes technology”, A.L.Tonkovich, R.Arrora, J.Brophy, F.P.Daly, S.Deshmukh, M.Fanelli, K.T.P.Jarosch, T.J.LaPlante, R.Q.Long, T.Mazanec, D.F.Ryan, L.J.Silva, W.W.Simmons, B.Stangeland, Y.Wang, T.Yuschak, S.T.Perry, J.D.Marco, M.A.Marchiando, R.D.Litt, US 9,926,269, March 27, 2018.
  6. “Process for making methacrylic acid”, J.Sun, C.Liu, Y.Wang, K.Martin, P.Venkistasubramanian, US 9,751,823, Sept. 5, 2017.
  7. “Process and apparatus employing microchannel process technology”, A.L.Tonkovich, R.Arrora, J.Brophy, F.P.Daly, S.Deshmukh, M.Fanelli, K.T.P.Jarosch, T.J.LaPlante, R.Q.Long, T.Mazanec, D.F.Ryan, L.J.Silva, W.W.Simmons, B.Stangeland, Y.Wang, T.Yuschak, S.T.Perry, J.D.Marco, M.A.Marchiando, R.D.Litt, US 9,695,368, July 4, 2017.
  8. “Process and catalyst for conversion of acetic acid to isobutene”, J.Sun, C.Liu, Y.Wang, K.Martin, P.Venkistasubramanian, US 9,586,194, March 7, 2017.
  9. “Process and catalyst for conversion of acetic acid to isobutene and prolylene”, J.Sun, C.Liu, Y.Wang, K.Martin, P.Venkistasubramanian, US 9,580,365, Feb. 28, 2017.
  10. “Renewable para-xylene from acetic acid”, J.Sun, C.Liu, Y.Wang, C.Smith, K.Marin, P.Venkistasubramanian, US 9,505,671, Nov. 29, 2016
  11. “Fischer-Tropsch synthesis using microchannel technology and novel catalyst and microchannel reactor”, Y.Wang, A.L.Tonkovich, T.Mazanec, F.P.Daly, D.VanderWiel, J.Hu, C.Cao, C.Kibby, X.Li, M.D.Briscoe, N.Gano, Y.Chin, US 9,453,165, Sept. 27, 2016.
  12. “Integrated reactors, methods of making same, and methods of conducting simultaneous exothermic and endothermic reactions”, A.L.Tonkovich, G.Roberts, S.T.Perry, S.P.Fitzgerald, R.S.Wegeng, Y.Wang, D.VanderWiel, J.L.Marco, U.S. 9,452,402, Sept. 27, 2016.
  13. “Processes for making methacrylic acid”, J.Sun, C.Liu, Y.Wang, K.Martin, P.Venkitasubramanian, US 9,403,749, Aug. 2, 2016.
  14. “Renewable isobutene and isoprene from a mixture of acetic acid and propionic acid”, J.Sun, C.Liu, Y.Wang, K.Martin, P.Venkitasubramanian, US 9,381,495, July 5, 2016.
  15. “Suspended-slurry reactor”, W.E.TeGrotenhuis, A.M.Karim, P.H.Humble, Y.Wang, US 9,289,741, March 22, 2016.
  16. “Renewable olefins from a mixture of acetic acid and propionic acid”, J.Sun, C.Liu, Y.Wang, C.Smith, K.Martin, P.Venkitasubramanian, J.Terrian, US 9,212,106, December 15, 2015.
  17. “Integrated combustion reactor and methods of conducting simultaneous endothermic and exothermic reactions”, A.L.Tonkovich, G.Roberts, S.P.Fitzgerald, P.W.Neagle, D.qiu, M.B.Schmidt, S.T.Perry, D.J.Hesse, R.J.Luzenski, G.B.Chadewell, Y.Peng, J.A.Matthias, N.P.Gano, R.Q.Long, W.A.Rogers, R.Arora, W.W.Simmons, B.L.Yang, D.J.Kuhlmann, Y.Wang, T.D.Yuschak, T.Forte, J.A.Monahan, R.Jetter, US 9,192,929, November 24, 2015.
  18. “Use of byproduct acetic acid from oxidative methods of making acrylic acid and/ormethacrylic acid”, J.Sun, C.Liu, Y.Wang, K.Marin, P.Venkitasubramanian, US 9,156,746, October 13, 2015.
  19. “Fischer-Tropsch synthesis using microchannel technology and novel catalyst and microchannel reactor”, Y.Wang, A.L.Tonkovich, T.Mazanec, F.P.Daly, D.VanderWiel, J.Hu, C.Cao, C.Kibby, X.Li, M.D.Briscoe, N.Gano, Y.Chin, US 9,023,900, May 5, 2015.
  20. “Dimethyl ether production from methanol and/or syngas”, R.Dagle, Y.Wang, E.G.Baker, J.Hu, US 8,957,259, February 17, 2015.
  21. “Selective CO methanation catalysis”, R.A.Dagle, Y.Wang, G.Xia, US 8,877,674, November 4, 2014.
  22. “Process and apparatus employing microchannel process technology”, A.L.Tonkovich, R.Arrora, J.Brophy, F.P.Daly, S.Deshmukh, M.Fanelli, K.T.P.Jarosch, T.J.LaPlante, R.Q.Long, T.Mazanec, D.F.Ryan, L.J.Silva, W.W.Simmons, B.Stangeland, Y.Wang, T.Yuschak, S.T.Perry, J.D.Marco, M.A.Marchiando, R.D.Litt, US 8,747,656, June 10, 2014.
  23. “Steam reforming methods and catalysts”, J.M.Watson, F.P.Daly, Y.Wang, S.T.Perry, A.L.Tonkovich, S.P.Fitzgerald, L.J.Silva, R.Taha, E.A.de Alba, Y.Chin, R.Rozmiarek, X.Li, US 8,569,202, Oct. 29, 2013.
  24. “Integrated reactors, methods of making same, and methods of conducting simultaneous exothermic and endothermic reactions”, A.L.Tonkovich, G.Roberts, S.T.Perry, S.P.Fitzgerald, R.S.Wegeng,Y.Wang, D.Vanderwiel, J.L.Marco. US 8,557,186, Oct.15, 2013.
  25. “Integrated combustion reactors and methods of conducting simultaneous endothermic and exothermic reactions”, A.L.Tonkovich, G.Roberts, S.P.Fitzgerald, P.W.Neagle, D.Qiu, M.B.Schmidt, S.T.Perry, D.J.Hesse, R.J.Luzenski, G.B.Chadwell, Y.Peng, J.A.Mathias, N.P.Gano, R.Q.Long, W.A.Rogers, R.Arora, W.W.Simmons, B.L.Yang, D.J.Kuhlmann, Y.Wang, T.D.Yuschak, T.Forte, J.A.Monahan, R.Jetter. US 8,383,054, Feb. 26, 2013.
  26. “Steam reforming method”, J.M.Watson, F.P.Daly, Y.Wang, S.T.Perry, A.L.Tonkovich, S.P.Fitzgerald, L.J.Silva, R.Taha, E.A.de Alba, Y.Chin, R.Rozmiarek, X.Li, US 8,277,773, Oct. 2, 2012.
  27. “Reactors having varying cross-section, methods of making same, and methods of conducting reactions with varying local contact time”, Y.Wang, C.Cao, J.B.Kimble, L.J.Silva, US 8,206,666, June 26, 2012.
  28. “Protected alloy surfaces in microchannel apparatus and catalysts, alumina supported catalysts, catalyst intermediates, and methods of forming catalysts and microchannel apparatus”, B.L.Yang, A.L.Tonkovich, J.M.Watson, F.P.Daly, S.P.Fitzgerald, C.Cao, X.Li, D.Qiu, R.Taha, J.J.Ramler, Y.Wang, R.Long, Y.H.Chin, US 8,206,597, June 26, 2012
  29. “Tailored Fischer-Tropsch synthesis product distribution”, Y.Wang, C.Cao, X.S.Li, D.C.Elliott, US 8,203,023, June 19, 2012
  30. “Microcombustors, microreformers, and methods involving combusting or reforming liquids”, J.D.Holladay, Y.Wang, Y.Chin, M.Phelps, US 8,197,777, June 12, 2012.
  31. “Fischer-Tropsch synthesis using microchannel technology and novel catalyst and microchannel reactor”, Y.Wang, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, T.Mazanec, F.P.Daly, D.VanderViel, J.Hu, C.Cao, C.Kibby, X.S.Li, M.D.Briscoe, N.Gano, Y.Chin, US 8,188,153, May 29, 2012.
  32. “Structured catalyst bed and method for conversion of feed materials to chemical products and liquid fuels”, Y.Wang and W.Liu, US 8,101,140, Jan. 24, 2012.
  33. “Stable, catalyzed, high temperature combustion in microchannel, integrated combustion reactors”, F.P.Daly, J.M.Watson, Y.Wang, J.Hu, C.Cao, R.Long, US 8,062,623, November 22, 2011.
  34. “Protected alloy surfaces in microchannel apparatus and catalysts, alumina supported catalysts, catalyst intermediates, and methods of forming catalysts and microchannel apparatus”, B.Yang, F.P. Daly, J.M.Watson, T.Manzanec, S.P.Fitzgerald, B.R.Johnson, X.Li, C.Cao, Y.Chin, A.L.Tonkovich, R.Arora, D.J.Hesse, D.Qiu, R.Taha, J.J.Ramler, Y.Wang, R. Long, US 7,874,432, Jan.25, 2011.
  35. “Alcohol synthesis from CO or CO2”, J.Hu, R.A.Dagle, J.D.Holladay, C.Cao, Y.Wang, J.White, D.C.Elliott, D.J.Stevens, US 7,858, 667, Dec. 28, 2010.
  36. “Integrated reactors, methods of making same, and methods of conducting simultaneous exothermic and endothermic reactions”, A.L.Tonkovich, G.Roberts, S.T.Perry, S.P.Fitzgerald, R.S.Wegeng, Y.Wang, F.VanderWiel, J.L.Marco, US 7,803,325, September 28, 2010.
  37. “Methods of making textured catalysts”, T.Werpy, J.G.Frye, Y.Wang, A.H.Zacher, US 7,776,782, August 17, 2010.
  38. “Catalysts, reactors and methods of producing hydrogen via the water-gas shift reaction”, Y.Wang, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, US 7,776,113, August 17, 2010.
  39. “Methods for dehydration of sugars and sugar alcohols”, J.E.Holladay, J.Hu, X.Zhang, Y.Wang, US 7,772,412, August 10,2010.
  40. “Methods of producing hydrogen via the water-gas shift reaction over a Pd-Zn catalyst”, R.A.Dagle, Y.Wang, J.Hu, US 7,758,846, July 20, 2010.
  41. “Methods of generating hydrocarbon reagents from diesel, natural gas and other logistical fuels”, D.R.Herling, C.L.Aardahl, R.T.Rozmiarek, K.G.Rappe, Y.Wang, J.D.Holladay, US 7,744,751, June 29, 2010.
  42. “Method of performing sugar dehydration and catalyst treatment”, J.Hu, J.E.Holladay, X.Zhang, Y.Wang, US 7,728,156, June 1, 2010.
  43. “Steam reforming methods and catalysts”, J.M.Watson, F.P.Daly, Y.Wang, A.L.Tonkovich, S.P.Fitzgerald, S.T.Perry, L.J.Silva, R.Taha, E.Aceves de Alba, Y.Chin, R.Rozmiarek, X.Li, US 7,722,854, May 25, 2010.
  44. “Microchannel reactor”, Y.Wang, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, T.Mazanec, F.P.Daly, D.VanderWiel, J.Hu, C.Cao, C.Kibby, X.Li, M.D.Briscoe, N.Gano, Y.Chin, US 7,722,833, May 25, 2010.
  45. “Staged alkylation in microchannels”, Y.Wang, J.F.White, US 7,708,955, May 4, 2010.
  46. “Catalyst structure and method of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis”, Y.Wang, D.P.VanderWiel, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, Y.Gao, E.G.Baker, US 7,700,518, April 20, 2010.
  47. “Method of forming a dianhydrousugar alcohol”, J.H.Holladay, J.Hu, Y.Wang, T.A.Werpy, X.Zhang, US 7,649, 099, Jan. 19, 2010.
  48. “Chemical reactor for gas phase reactant catalytic steam reforming reactions”, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, Y.Wang, S.P.Fitzgerald, J.L.Marco, G.L.Roberts, D.P.Vanderwiel, R.S.Wegeng, US 7,632,320, Dec. 15, 2009.
  49. “Two stage dehydration of sugars”, J.H.Holladay, J.Hu., Y.Wang, T.A.Werpy, US 7,615,652, November 10, 2009
  50. “Catalyst structure and method of Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis”, Y.Wang, D.P.VanderWiel, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, Y.Gao, E.G.Baker, US 7,585,899, September 8, 2009.
  51. “Microcombustors, microreformers, and methods involving combusting or reforming fluids”, J.D.Holladay, Y.Wang, J. Hu, Y.Chin, R.A. Dagle, G. Xia, E.G.Baker, D.R.Palo, M.R. Phelps, H.Jung, US 7,585,472, September 8, 2009
  52. “Methods of conducting catalytic combustion in a multizone reactor, and a method of making a thermally stable catalyst support”, F.P.Daly, J.M.Watson, Y.Wang, J.Hu, C.Cao, R.Long, R.Taha, US 7,566,441, July 28, 2009
  53. “Alcohol steam reforming catalysts and methods of alcohol steam reforming”, J.D.Holladay, Y.Wang, J. Hu, Y.Chin, R.A. Dagle, G. Xia, E.G.Baker, D.R.Palo, M.R. Phelps, H.Jung, US 7,563,390, July 21, 2009.
  54. “Catalyst, method of making, and reaction using catalysts”, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, Y.Wang, Y.Gao, U.S. 7,498,001, March 3, 2009.
  55. “Catalysts, reactors and methods of producing hydrogen via the water-gas-shift reaction”, Y.Wang and A.L.Y.Tonkovich, U.S. 7,488,360 B2, February 10, 2009
  56. “Reforming Catalysts”, Y.Wang, J.Hu, Y.Chin, R.A.Dagle, C.Cao, US 7,470,648, Dec. 30, 2008
  57. “Method of generating hydrocarbon reagents from diesel, natural gas and other logistic fuels”, C.Aahdal, D.Herling, Y.Wang, J.Holladay, US 7,435,760, Oct.14, 2008.
  58. “Catalysts, in microchannel apparatus, and reactions using same”, T.J.Mazanec, Y.Wang, L.J.Silva, and D.P.VanderViel, US 7,404,936, July 29, 2008.
  59. “Catalyst and method of steam reforming” Y.Wang, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, and D.P. Vanderwiel. US 7,335,346, February 26, 2008
  60. “Staged alkylation in microchannels”, Y.Wang, J.F.White, US 7,304,198, Dec. 4, 2007.
  61. “Carbon nanotube-containing catalysts, methods of making, and reactions catalyzed over nanotube catalysts”, Y.Wang, Y.H.Chin, Y.Gao, US 7,288,576, Oct 30, 2007.
  62. “Chemical reactor and method for gas phase reactant catalytic reactions”, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, Y.Wang, S.P.Fitzgerald, J.L.Marco, G.L.Roberts, D.P.Vanderwiel, R.S.Wegeng, US 7,288,231, Oct. 30, 2007.
  63. “Methods of conducting simultaneous endothermic and exothermic reactions”, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, S.P.Fitzgerald, P.W.Neagle, D.Qiu, M.B.Schmidt, S.T.Perry, D.J. Hesse, R.J.Luzenski, G.B.Chadwell, Y.Peng, J.A.Mathias, R.Q.Long, W.A.Rogers, R.Arora, W.W.Simmons, B.L.Yang, Y. Wang, T.Forte, R.Jetter, US 7,250,151, July 31, 2007
  64. “Oxidation process using microchannel technology and novel catalyst useful in same”, R. Long, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, E.Daymo, B.L.Yang, Y.Wang, F.P. Daly, US 7,226,574, June 5, 2007
  65. “Alcohol steam reforming catalysts and methods of alcohol steam reforming”, J.D.Holladay, Y.Wang, J.Hu, Y.H.Chin, R.A.Dagle, G.Xia, E.G.Baker, D.R.Palo, M.R.Phelps, H.Jung, US 7,208,136, April 24, 2007.
  66. “Textured catalysts, methods of making textured catalysts, and methods of catalyzing reactions conducted in hydrothermal conditions”, T.A.Werpy, J.G. Frye, Jr., Y.Wang, A.H.Zacher, US 7,186,668, March 6, 2007.
  67. “Fischer-tropsch synthesis using microchannel technology and novel catalyst and microchannel reactor”, Y.Wang, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, T.Mezanec, F.P.Daly, D.P.VanderViel, J.Hu, C.Cao, C.Kibby, S.Li, M.D.Brisco, N.Gano, Y.H.Chin, US, 7,084,180, Aug.1, 2006.
  68. “Microcombustors, microreformers, and methods for combusting and for reforming fluids”, J.D.Holladay, M.R.Phelps, Y.Wang, Y.H.Chin, US 7,077,643, July 18, 2006.
  69. “Method and Apparatus for Obtaining Enhanced Production Rate of Thermal Chemical Reactions”, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, Y.Wang, R.S.Wegeng, and Y.Gao, US 7, 045,114, May 16, 2006.
  70. “Catalyst structure and method of Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis”, Y.Wang, D.P.VanderWiel, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, Y.Gao, E.G.Baker, US 7,045,486, May 16, 2006.
  71. “Carbon Nanotube-Containing Structures, Methods of Making and Processes Using Same” Y.Wang, Y.Chin, Y.Gao, C.L. Aardahl, and T.L. Stewart, US 7,011,760, March 14, 2006.
  72. “Carbon nanotube-containing catalysts, methods of making, and reactions catalyzed over nanotube catalysts”, Y.Wang, Y.Gao, Y.Chin, US 7,008,969 B2, March 7, 2006.
  73. “Chemical reactor for gas phase reactant catalytic reactions”, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, Y.Wang, S.P.Fitzgerald, J.L.Marco, G.L.Roberts, D.P.Vanderwiel, R.S.Wegeng, US 6,984,363, Jan.10, 2006.
  74. “Catalyst structure and method of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis”, Y.Wang, D.P.VanderWiel, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, Y.Gao, E.G.Baker, US 6,982,287, Jan. 6, 2006.
  75. “Methods of conducting simultaneous exothermic and endothermic reactions”, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, G.L.Roberts, S.T.Perry, S.P.Fitzgerald, Y.Wang, US 6,969,506, Nov.29, 2005.
  76. “Catalyst and method of steam reforming”, Y.Wang, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, D.P.VanderWiel, US 6,958,310, Oct. 25, 2005.
  77. “Reforming catalysts and methods of alcohol reforming”, Y.Wang, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, J.Hu, US 6,936,237, Aug.30, 2005.
  78. “Carbon nanotube-containing structures, methods of making, and processes using same”, Y.Wang, Y.Chin, Y.Gao, C.L.Aardhal, and T.L.Stewart, US 6,824,689, Nov. 30, 2004.
  79. “Apparatus for hydrogen separation/purification utilizing rapidly cycled thermal swing sorption”, B.F.Monzyk, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, Y.Wang, D.P.VanderWiel, S.T.Perry, S.P.Fitzgerald, W.W.Simmons, J.S.McDaniel, A.E.Weller, Jr., C.M.Cucksey, US 6,824,592, Nov.30, 2004.
  80. “Catalyst of a metal heteropoly acid salt that is insoluble in a polar solvent on a non-metallic porous support and method of making”, Y.Wang, C.H.F.Peden, S.Choi, US 6,815,392, Nov. 9, 2004.
  81. “Methods for separation/purification utilizing rapidly cycled thermal swing sorption”, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, B.F.Monzyk, Y.Wang, D.P.VanderWiel, S.T.Perry, S.P.Fitzgerald, W.W.Simmons, J.S.McDaniel, A.E.Weller, Jr., US 6,814,781, Nov.9, 2004.
  82. “Catalyst, Method of Making, and Reactions Using the Catalyst”, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, Y.Wang, Y.Gao, US 6,762,149, July 13, 2004.
  83. “Catalyst structure and method of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis”, Y.Wang, D.P.VanderWiel, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, Y.Gao, E.G.Baker, US 6,750,258, June 15, 2004.
  84. “Catalyst and method of steam reforming”, Y.Wang, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, and D.P.VanderWiel, US 6,734,137, May 11, 2004.
  85. “Carbon nanotube-containing catalysts, methods of making, and reactions catalyzed over nanotube catalysts”, Y.Wang, Y.H.Chin, Y.Gao, US 6,713,519, March 30, 2004.
  86. “Methods of making pyrrolidones”, T.A.Werpy, J.G. Frye, Jr., Y.Wang, A.H.Zacher, US 6,706,893, March 16, 2004.
  87. “Method for gas phase reactant catalytic reactions”, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, Y.Wang, S.P.Fitzgerald, J.L.Marco, G.L.Roberts, D.P.Vanderwiel, R.S.Wegeng, US 6,680,044, Jan.20, 2004.
  88. “Methods of making pyrrolidones”, T.A.Werpy, J.G. Frye, Jr., Y.Wang, A.H.Zacher, US 6,670,483, Dec.30, 2003.
  89. “Textured catalysts, methods of making textured catalysts, and methods of catalyzing reactions conducted in hydrothermal conditions”, T.A.Werpy, J.G. Frye, Jr., Y.Wang, A.H.Zacher, US 6,670,300, Dec.30, 2003.
  90. “Catalyst structure and method of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis”, Y.Wang, D.P.VanderWiel, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, Y.Gao, E.G.Baker, US 6,660,237, Dec. 9, 2003.
  91. “Catalysts, reactors and methods of producing hydrogen via the water-gas shift reaction”, Y.Wang and A.L.Y.Tonkovich, US 6,652,830, Nov. 25, 2003.
  92. “Methods of making pyrrolidones”, T.A.Werpy, J.G. Frye, Jr., Y.Wang, A.H.Zacher, US 6,632,951, Oct.14, 2003.
  93. “Method and apparatus for obtaining enhanced production rate of thermal chemical reactions”, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, Y.Wang, R.S.Wegeng, and Y.Gao, US 6,616,909, September 9, 2003.
  94. “Catalyst and method of steam reforming”, Y.Wang, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, and D.P.VanderWiel, US 6,607,678, Aug.19, 2003.
  95. “Methods of making pyrrolidones”, T.A.Werpy, J.G. Frye, Jr., Y.Wang, A.H.Zacher, US 6,603,021, Aug.5, 2003.
  96. “Converting sugars to sugar alcohols by aqueous phase catalytic hydrogenation”, D.C.Elliott, T.A.Werpy, Y.Wang, and J.G.Frye, Jr., US 6,570,043, May 27, 2003.
  97. “Catalyst structure and method of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis”, Y.Wang, D.P.VanderWiel, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, Y.Gao, E.G.Baker, US 6,558,634, May 6, 2003.
  98. “Method and apparatus for obtaining enhanced production rate of thermal chemical reactions”, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, Y.Wang, R.S.Wegeng, Y.Gao, US 6,540,975, April 1, 2003.
  99. “Apparatus and methods for separation/purification utilizing rapidly cycled thermal swing sorption”, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, B.F.Monzyk, Y.Wang, D.P.VanderWiel, S.T.Perry, S.P.Fitzgerald, W.W.Simmons, J.S.McDaniel, A.E.Weller, Jr., US 6,508,862 B1, Jan. 21, 2003.
  100. “Apparatus and methods for hydrogen separation/purification utilizing rapidly cycled thermal swing sorption”, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, B.F.Monzyk, Y.Wang, D.P.VanderWiel, S.T.Perry, S.P.Fitzgerald, W.W.Simmons, J.S.McDaniel, A.E.Weller, Jr., US 6,503,298, Jan. 7, 2003.
  101. “Catalyst structure and method of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis”, Y.Wang, D.P.VanderWiel, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, Y.Gao, E.G.Baker, US 6,491,880, December 10, 2002.
  102. “Active Microchannel Fluid Processing Unit and Method of Making”, W.D.Bennett, P.M.Martin, D.M.Matson, G.L.Roberts, D.C.Stewart, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, Y.Wang, J.L.Zilka, S.C.Schmitt, T.M.Werner, US 6,490,812, December 10, 2002
  103. “Chemical reactor and method for gas phase reactant catalytic reactions”, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, Y.Wang, S.P.Fitzgerald, J.L.Marco, G.L.Roberts, D.P.Vanderwiel, R.S.Wegeng, US 6,488,838, Dec. 3, 2002.
  104. “Long life hydrocarbon conversion catalyst and method of making”, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, Y.Wang, Y.Gao, US 6,479,428, Nov.12, 2002.
  105. “Catalyst of a metal heteropoly acid salt that is insoluble in a polar solvent on a non-metallic porous support and method of making”, Y.Wang, C.H.F.Peden, S.Choi, US 6,472,344, Oct. 29, 2002.
  106. “Catalyst structure and method of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis”, Y.Wang, D.P.VanderWiel, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, Y.Gao, E.G.Baker, US 6,451,864, September 17, 2002.
  107. “Catalyst, Method of Making, and Reactions Using the Catalyst”, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, Y.Wang, Y.Gao, US 6,440,895B1, Aug. 27, 2002.
  108. “Method and Catalyst Structure for Steam Reforming of a Hydrocarbon”, Y.Wang, D.P.VanderWiel, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, US 6,284,217B1, Sep.4, 2001.
  109. “Ruthenium on Rutile Catalyst, Catalytic System, and Method for Aqueous Phase hydrogenations”, D.C.Elliott, T.A.Werpy, Y.Wang, and J.G.Frye, Jr., US 6,235,797B1, May 22, 2001.
  110. “Active Microchannel Heat Exchanger”, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, G.L.Roberts, C.J.Call, R.S.Wegeng, Y.Wang, US 6,200,536B1, Mar.13, 2001.
  111. “Active Microchannel Fluid Processing Unit and Method of Making”, W.D.Bennett, P.M.Martin, D.M.Matson, G.L.Roberts, D.C.Stewart, A.L.Y.Tonkovich, Y.Wang, J.L.Zilka, S.C.Schmitt, T.M.Werner, US 6,192,596, February 27, 2001

Selected Invited Lectures (since 2001)

Conferences

  1. “Complete Oxidation of Hydrocarbons on Single Atom Catalysts”, 2024 CATL Exceptional Achievement Award: Symposium in honor of Abhaya Datye, ACS Fall 2024, August 18-22, 2024, Denver, Co (invited).
  2. “NOx Reduction on Single Atom Catalysts”, George A. Olah Award in Hydrocarbon or Petroleum Chemistry: Symposium in honor of Umit Ozkan, ACS Fall 2024, August 18-22, 2024, Denver, Co (invited).
  3. “Single Atom Catalysts for Environmental Applications”, Dionysios D. Dionysiou Memorial Symposium: Celebrating a Legacy of Innovation in Advanced Oxidation Processes for Water Treatment: Catalysis & Emerging Contaminants, ACS Fall 2024, August 18-22, 2024, Denver, Co (invited).
  4. “Enhancing Activity Through Tailored Metal-Support Interactions”, ACS Fall 2024, August 18-22, 2024, Denver, Co (keynote)
  5. “Biomass-derived Oxygenates Conversion: Active Sites in Oxygen Elimination and C-C Bond Formation”, ACS Fall 2024, August 18-22, 2024, Denver, Co (keynote)
  6. “Towards biomass deoxygenatin”, CRC-Elsevier Catalysis Symposium: Catalysis in A Changing Environment – Linking Fundamental Aspect to Engineering, Technical University of Munich, July 21-23, 2024 (invited)
  7. “Dynamics of Thermally Stable Single Atom Catalysts”, 18th International Congress on Catalysis, Lyon, France, July 14-19,2024 (invited)
  8. “Thermally Stable Single-atom Catalysts for Catalytic Applications”, Taiwan International Conference on Catalysis, Taipei, June 19-21, 2024 (plenary).
  9. “Catalytic Upgrading of Biomass-derived Oxygenates”, Singapore Catalysis Society Forum 2024, May 13, 2024 (plenary).
  10. “Dynamics of Supported Metal Catalysts”, 13th Natural Gas Conversion Symposium, Xiamen, China, April 21-24, 2024 (keynote)
  11. “Unlocking Earth-Abundant Fe Catalysts in Biomass Conversion”, symposium celebrating 20th anniversary of University of Kansas CEBC Center, ACS 2024 Spring Meeting, New Orleans, March 20, 2024 (invited).
  12. “Harnessing Atom Trapping: Enabling Single-atom Catalysts for Catalytic Applications”, Single atom catalysis symposium, ACS 2024 Spring Meeting, New Orleans, March 17, 2024 (Keynote).
  13. “Harnessing Atom Trapping: Enabling Single-atom Catalysts for Catalytic Applications”, 9th Asia-Pacific Congress on Catalysis (APCAT-9), Hangzhou, China, Oct. 30-Nov.3, 2023 (plenary).
  14. “Single-Atom Catalysts with Exceptional Thermal Stability for Catalytic Applications”, The 4th International Symposium on Catalytic Science and Technology in Sustainable Energy and Environment (EECAT2023), Beijing, October 16-18, 2023 (plenary).
  15. “Harnessing Atom Trapping: Enable Single-Atom Catalysts for Catalytic Applications”, ITICAT-2023, pre-conference of Europacat, Helsinki, Finland, Aug. 24-26, 2023 (plenary).
  16. “Improving Hydrogenation Selectivity of Biomass-derived Phenolics with Homogeneous-like Ligands on Pd-based Heterogeneous Catalysts”, Symposium on Conversion of Biomass and Waste Carbon Sources to Fuels and Products, Catalysis Science and Technology Division, ACS Fall Meeting, Aug. 13-17, 2023 (keynote).
  17. “Driving Sustainability in Chemical Transformations with Earth-Abundant Fe and Single Atom Catalysts”, 15th Global Chinese Chemical Engineering Symposium (GCCES-2023), Aug. 4-9, 2023, Hong Kong (plenary).
  18. “Thermally stable single atom catalysts”, 7th International Conference on Catalysis and Chemical Engineering February 20-22, 2023, Las Vegas, NV (plenary).
  19. “Thermally Stable and Highly Active Single Rh Atom Catalysts (Rh1/ceria) for NO Reduction”, Symposium in Honor of Norbert Kruse’s Birthday, 2022 AIChE Fall Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, Nov. 13, 2022 (invited).
  20. “Earth abundant Fe-based catalysts for hydrodeoxygenation”, 2022 TSRC Catalysis workshop on theory and practice, Telluride, Co, July 25-29, 2022 (invited).
  21. “Thermally stable single atom catalysts”, 27th North American Catalysis Society Meeting, New York City, May 22-27, 2022 (keynote).
  22. “Thermally Stable Single Atom Catalysts”, Michigan Catalysis Society, Nov. 1, 2021 (invited, virtual).
  23. “Biomass upgrading using earth abundant Fe-based catalysts”, Catalysis Club of Philadelphia, Oct. 25, 2021 (invited, virtual).
  24. “Single atom catalysts for automotive aftertreatment”, New York Catalysis Club, Oct. 21, 2020 (invited, virtual).
  25. “Greatly Reduced Vehicle PGM Content Using Engineered, Highly Dispersed Precious Metal Catalysts”, Panelist presented in Panel Discussion: Utilization of Platinum Group Metals in Emissions Control Catalysts, 2020 CLEERS Workshop, Sept 14-19,2020 (invited, virtual).
  26. “Low temperature methane oxidation”, invited presentation to The Advanced Combustion and Emission Control (ACEC) Technical Team, May 14, 2020 (invited, virtual).
  27. “Conversion of biomass-derived C2 and C3 oxygenates to fuels and chemicals”, The 2nd International Symposium on Biomass Utilization Technologies, Hangzhou, China Nov. 22-24, 2019 (plenary).
  28. “Innovative Catalytic Materials of Industrial Relevance”, 2019 AIChE Annual Fall Meeting, Orlando, Nov. 13, 2019 (invited).
  29. “Synthesis of High Metal Loading Thermally Stable Pt/CeO2 Single Atom Catalysts and Activation of O2 for Low Temperature CO Oxidation”, Symposium on Advances in Catalysis with Ceria & Other Reducible Oxides, 2019 ACS Fall Meeting Aug 25, 2019, San Diego (keynote).
  30. “Aldolization (C-C Coupling) of Biomass-Derived C2 and C3 Oxygenates”, Symposium on catalytic conversion of biomass-derived oxygenates, 2019 ACS Fall Meeting, Aug. 26, 2019, San Diego (keynote).
  31. “Opportunities and challenges with new energy sources”, The 11th Global Chinese Chemical Engineers Symposium, Chengdu, China, Aug. 2-4, 2019 (plenary).
  32. “Mechanistic Understanding of Methanol Carbonylation: Interfacing Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis via Carbon Supported Ir-La”, 12th Natural Gas Conversion Symposium, San Antonio, June 5, 2019 (invited).
  33. “Robust supported metal catalysts”, ENFL Distinguished Research Award: Symposium in Honor of Anne Gaffney, 257th ACS National Meeting in Orlando, April 4, 2019 (invited).
  34. “Single Facet Dominated Anatase Titania Model Catalysts to Elucidate the Active Sites for O Elimination and C-C Bond Formation”, 257th ACS National Meeting in Orlando, April 2, 2019 (keynote).
  35. “Earth-abundant Fe Catalysts for Selective Hydrodeoxygenation”, 257th ACS National Meeting in Orlando, April 1, 2019 (keynote).
  36. “Tailoring the activity of Pt/CeO2 catalysts via high temperature synthesis”, symposium In honor of Sheng Dai’s ACS National Award in Separation, 257th ACS National Meeting in Orlando, March 31, 2019 (invited).
  37. “Tailoring the activity of Pt/CeO2 catalysts via high temperature synthesis”, symposium celebrating Chuck Mims’ 73rd birthday, CSChE2018, Oct. 28-31, 2018, Toronto, Canada (invited).
  38. “Mechanistic understanding of methanol carbonylation: Interfacing homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis via carbon supported Ir-La”, 256th ACS National Meeting in Boston, MA, August 22, 2018 (keynote).
  39. “Mechanistic understanding of C-C bond formation and O removal over Lewis acid-base pairs”, 256th ACS National Meeting in Boston, MA, August 22, 2018 (keynote).
  40. “Tailoring the activity of Pt/CeO2 catalysts via high temperature synthesis”, 256th ACS National Meeting in Boston, MA, August 21, 2018 (keynote).
  41. “Single-facet dominant anatase TiO2 (101) and (001) model catalysts to elucidate the active sites for alkanol dehydration”, 256th ACS National Meeting in Boston, MA, August 20, 2018 (keynote).
  42. “Stabilization of supported metal catalysts – atomically dispersed Pt/CeO2 for CO oxidation”, Catalysis Workshop, Berkshires, MA, USA, Aug. 14-17, 2018 (invited).
  43. “Earth abundant Fe based catalysts for hydrodeoxygenation of biomass-derived phenolics”, Green Chemistry Gordon Research Conference, Barcelona, Spain, July 29-Aug. 3, 2018 (invited).
  44. “Understanding and Design of Metal Based Catalysts”, 2018 ACS Spring Meeting, Symposium in honor of Yong Wang’s I&EC Division Fellow Award, New Orleans, March 18, 2018.
  45. “Stabilization and Activation of Single Atom Pt/CeO2 Catalysts for Low Temperature CO Oxidation”, US DOE Advanced Engine Crosscut Meeting, Detroit, US, Jan. 11, 2018 (invited).
  46. “Highly Stable and Active Supported Metal Catalysts for CO Oxidation”, SUCE 2017 (Sino-US Chemical Engineering Conference), Beijing, China, Oct. 18, 2017 (keynote).
  47. “Low Temperature Emission Abatement to Enable Advanced Engines”, 18th National Congress of Catalysis, Tianjin, China, Oct. 17, 2017 (keynote).
  48. “Hydrothermally Stable Pt/CeO2 Catalysts for Low Temperature CO Oxidation”, 2017 Europacat, Florence, Italy, Aug. 28, 2017 (invited).
  49. “Single Facet Nano-shaped Materials as Model Catalysts for Alcohol Conversion”, 2017 ACS Fall Meeting, DC, Aug. 21, 2017 (keynote).
  50. “Cascade Aldolization and Self-deoxygenation over ZnxZryOz Mixed Oxides”, 2017 ACS Energy & Fuels Storch Award Symposium in honor of Umit S. Ozkan, DC, Aug. 20, 2017 (invited).
  51. “Low Temperature Emission Abatement to Enable Advanced Engines”, 2017 MCARE – Materials Challenges in Alternative and Renewable Energy, Jeju, Korea, Feb. 20-24, 2017 (Keynote).
  52. “Catalytic Conversion of Biomass-derived Oxygenates to Olefins for Fuel and Chemical Production”, 3rd Solar Fuels I-CORE Workshop, Sept. 12-15, 2016, Nahsholim, Israel (keynote).
  53. “Thermochemical conversion of biomass to fuels/chemicals”, 252nd ACS National Meeting, Symposium for Catalysts and Catalytic Technologies for Conversion of Biomass and Its Derivatives of Division of Catalysis Science and Technology, Philadelphia, Aug.22, 2016 (keynote).
  54. “Fundamental Understanding of Acid-Base Catalysis for the Upgrading of Biomass-derived Feedstocks”, 252nd ACS National Meeting, Biomass symposium of Division of Energy and Fuels, Philadelphia, Aug.21, 2016 (keynote).
  55. “Conversion of oxygenates on early transition metal oxides”, 252nd ACS National Meeting, Mixed Oxide Catalysts Symposium of Division of Catalysis Science and Technology, Philadelphia, Aug. 21, 2016 (keynote).
  56. “Fundamental Understanding of ZnO Doped ZrO2 Surface for C-C Bond Formation and Deoxygenation of Biomass-derived Oxygenates”, Post 16th ICC Symposium on Conversion of Energy Molecules, Xiamen University, July 11-12, 2016 (keynote).
  57. “Mechanistic Understanding of Fe-based Catalysts for Hydrodeoxygenation of Biomass-derived Phenolics”, 16th International Congress of Catalysis, Beijing, China, July 2-9, 2016 (invited).
  58. “Synergistic Catalysis of Fe Based Bimetallic Catalysts for Hydrodeoxygenation of Lignin Derived Compounds”, Gordon Research Conference, June 22-26, 2016 (keynote).
  59. “Fundamental Understanding of ZnO Doped ZrO2 Surface for C-C Bond Formation and Deoxygenation of Biomass-derived Oxygenates”, 251st ACS National Meeting, Mixed Metal Oxide Symposium of Division of Catalysis Science and Technology, San Diego, March 14, 2016 (keynote).
  60. “Rational Design of ZnxZryOz Catalysts for the Conversion of Ethanol to Isobutene with Improved Selectivity and Stability”, 251st ACS National Meeting, I&EC: Industrial & Engineering Fellow: Symposium in honor of Bala Subramaniam, San Diego, March 13, 2016 (invited).
  61. “Synergistic catalysis of Fe based bimetallic catalysts for hydrodeoxygenation of lignin derived compounds”, Sustainable Conversion of Lignin to Value-Added Products and Green Chemicals Symposium, Pacifichem 2015, Honolulu, Hawaii, Dec.15-20, 2015 (keynote).
  62. “Innovation in catalysis and reaction engineering for the conversion of biomass intermediates to fuels”, 5th Asia-Pacific Forum on Renewable Energy, Jeju, Korea, Nov.4-7, 2015 (keynote).
  63. “Innovations in catalysts and reaction engineering for thermal chemical conversion of biomass-derived intermediates to chemicals and fuels”, 65th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Calgary, AB, Oct. 4-7, 2015 (keynote).
  64. “Bimetallic Pt-M catalysts for aqueous phase reforming of glycerol”, Symposium on innovative chemistry & electrocatalysts for low-carbon energy & fuels: discovery to application, 250th ACS Fall meeting, Boston, MA, Aug. 16-20, 2015 (keynote).
  65. “Rational design of ZnxZryOz catalyst for direct conversion of biomass-derived oxygenates to olefins”, Catalysis by Mixed Oxides symposium, 250th ACS Fall meeting, Boston, MA, Aug. 16-20, 2015 (keynote).
  66. “Molecular active sites in heterogeneous Ir-La/C catalyzed carbonylation of methanol to acetates”, E.V.Murphree Award in Industrial & Engineering Chemistry: Symposium in Honor of Joseph R. Zoeller, 2015 ACS Spring Meeting, Denver, March 25, 2015 (invited).
  67. “Role of HZSM-5 in converting syngas derived alcohols and oxygenates to hydrocarbon fuels”, Biofuels for powering the world symposium, 248th ACS meeting, San Francisco, Aug. 12, 2014 (keynote).
  68. “Hydrodeoxygenation of phenolics via noble metal promoted Fe catalysts: a combined experimental and theoretical investigation”, Catalysis for biomass conversion symposium, 248th ACS Meeting, San Francisco, Aug. 12, 2014 (keynote).
  69. “Mechanistic insights on Pd-Fe bimetallic catalysts for hydrodeoxygenation of lignin-derived compounds”, joint Japan-China workshop in catalysis, Jan. 6, 2014 (invited).
  70. “Thermal-chemical conversion of biomass to fuels”, 3rd Sino-US Advanced Biofuels Forum, Beijing, China, Dec. 9-10, 2013 (invited).
  71. “Conversion of biomass derivatives to fuels/chemicals”, 7th Sino-US Chemical Engineering Conference, Beijing, China, Oct. 14-18, 2013 (keynote).
  72. “Carbon supported bimetallic Pd-Fe catalysts for vapor-phase hydrodeoxygenation of guaiacol”, ACS Fall Meeting, Indianapolis, Sept. 8-12, 2013 (keynote).
  73. “Conversion of biomass derivatives to fuels and chemicals”, ACS Fall Meeting, Indianapolis, Sept. 8-12, 2013 (keynote).
  74. “Thermochemical conversion of biomass intermediates to fuels/chemicals”, Symposium in honor of Anne Gaffney as a recipient of the ACS Industrial Chemistry Award, 2013 ACS Spring Meeting, New Orleans, April 7-11, 2013 (invited).
  75. “Thermochemical conversion of carbon source intermediates: syngas to fuels”, 2012 Asia-Pacific Forum on Renewable Energy, Jeju, Korea, Nov. 26-29, 2012 (keynote).
  76. “Ethanol conversion on ZrO2: the roles of Lewis and Bronsted sits”, 2012 AIChE Fall Meeting, Oct. 28-Nov.1, 2012 (invited).
  77. “Hydrodeoxygenation of biomass-derived compounds to biofuels”, 2012 AIChE Fall Meeting, Symposium in honor of Prof. Enrique Iglesia, Pittsburgh, Oct. 28-Nov. 1, 2012 (invited).
  78. “Plasma treated Ni/SiO2 methanation catalysts”, 2012 International Symposium on Plasma for Catalysis and Energy Materials”, Tianjin, China, Sept. 22-24, 2012 (plenary).
  79. “Vapor phase hydrodeoxygenation of biomass derived compounds to biofuels”, 2012 ACS Fall meeting, symposium honoring Umit Ozkan, Philadelphia Aug. 22, 2012 (invited).
  80. “Thermochemical conversion of biomass intermediates to fuels/chemicals”, 2012 spring symposium of Catalysis Club of Chicago, Naperville, IL, May 15, 2012 (plenary).
  81. “Hydrogen production from biomass”, DOE H2 Production Expert Panel, DC., May 11-12, 2012 (invited).
  82. “Nanostructured catalysts for energy conversion applications”, Symposium on Materials for Catalysis in Energy, 2012 MRS Spring Meeting, San Francisco, April 12, 2012 (keynote).
  83. “Investigation of active sites for ethanol conversion”, Gabor A. Somorjai Award for Creative Research in Catalysis and the George A. Olah Award in Hydrocarbon or Petroleum Chemistry: Symposium in Honor of Enrique Iglesia and James A. Dumesic, 2012 ACS Spring Meeting, San Diego, March 28, 2012 (invited).
  84. “Thermochemical conversion of biomass intermediates to fuels/chemicals”, Symposium on Fuels, Chemicals, Materials, and Energy from Biomass, Coal, Natural Gas, and Other Natural Resources, 2012 ACS Spring Meeting, San Diego, March 26, 2012 (keynote).
  85. “Metal oxide promoted catalysts for clean energy conversion”, Symposium on Catalysis for Clean Energy Technologies, 2012 ACS Spring Meeting, San Diego, March 28, 2012 (keynote).
  86. “Conversion of bio-derived intermediates to fuels/chemicals”, 2011 Washington Future Energy Conference, Seattle, Oct. 18-19, 2011 (invited).
  87. “Conversion of bio-ethanol to fuels and chemicals”, Symposium in honor of Chunshan Song’s award, ACS Fall Meeting, Denver, Aug. 29, 2011 (invited).
  88. “Aqueous phase conversion of biomass to hydrogen”, Symposium of Challenges in Environmental Catalysis, Pacifichem, Honolulu, Dec. 17, 2010 (invited).
  89. “Roles of Pt-Re catalysts in biomass conversion”, ACS Fall Meeting, Boston, Aug. 22-26, 2010 (Keynote).
  90. “Direct conversion of ethanol to isobutene”, ACS Fall Meeting, Boston, Aug. 22-26, 2010 (Keynote).
  91. “Conversion of Biomass to Fuels and Chemicals”, ORCAS 2010 Conference, San Juan Islands, Sept 19-22, 2010 (Keynote).
  92. “Overview of biomass conversion”, WTIA Program, Seattle, June 3, 2010 (first WSU presenter invited to speak at a WTIA program).
  93. “Biomass conversion to fuels and chemicals”, Korean Catalysis Society Conference, Pushan, June 2010 (plenary).
  94. “Perspective on biofuels from biomass”, Annual EPSCoR Conference, Oklahoma City, OK, April 29-30, 2010 (plenary).
  95. “Synthesis and fundamental understanding of catalytic materials for sustainable energy”, 2010 ACS Spring Meeting, San Francisco, March 21-25, 2010 (keynote).
  96. “Bimetallic catalysts for reforming of bio-derived liquids”, 2010 ACS Spring Meeting, San Francisco, March 21-25, 2010 (keynote).
  97. “Biomass conversion to fuels and chemicals”, International Symposium on Sustainable Energy: Challenges and Opportunities (ISSE2010), Beijing, China, Feb. 7-8, 2010 (plenary).
  98. “DOE perspective on biofuels from biomass”, International Seminar for Bioenergy & Biofuels, Beijing, China, Dec, 3rd, 2009 (plenary).
  99. “Microchannel enabled process intensification for distributed production of chemicals and fuels”, 2009 AIChE meeting, Nashville, Tennessee, Nov.8-13, 2009 (invited).
  100. “Collaborative initiatives of PNNL with China in clean energy conversion”, 2009 AIChE meeting, Nashville, Tennessee, Nov.8-13, 2009 (invited).
  101. “Preparation and characterization of nano-dispersed early transition metal oxide catalysts”, The 5th Sino-US Joint Conference of Chemical Engineering, Beijing, China, Oct. 12-16, 2009 (keynote).
  102. “Catalytic conversion of biomass to fuels and chemicals: hydrogen production from bio-derived liquids on bimetallic catalyst”, The 5th Sino-US Joint Conference of Chemical Engineering, Beijing, China, Oct. 12-16, 2009 (invited).
  103. “Bimetallic catalysts for hydrogen production from bio-derived liquids”, 17th International Material Research Conference, Cancun, Mexico, Aug. 17-21, 2009 (Keynote).
  104. “Biomass to fuels and chemicals”, Chicago Catalysis Society Symposium, April 13, 2009 (keynote).
  105. “Fuels and chemical production using microchannel reaction technologies”, 2008 International Workshop on Process Intensification, Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 15-18, 2008 (Keynote).
  106. “Overview of biomass conversion to fuels and chemicals”, International Symposium on Catalysis for Ultra Clean Fuels, Dalian, China, July 21-24, 2008 (keynote).
  107. “Structural and Functional Relationship of Early Transition Metal Oxides”, 14th International Congress of Catalysis, Seoul, Korea, July 11, 2008 (invited).
  108. “Bimetallic catalysts for steam reforming of alcohols”, Nano Catalysis: Fundamentals and Applications, Dalian. China, July 9-11, 2008 (invited).
  109. “Roles of catalysis in conserving fossil resources”, International Material Research Society Meeting, Chongqing, China, June 9-12, 2008 (Keynote).
  110. “Hydrogen production from bio-derived liquids”, 2008 Purdue Hydrogen Symposium, Purdue University, April 23-25, 2008 (Keynote).
  111. “Overview of biomass to hydrogen production”, 2008 ACS Symposium on Hydrogen Production, New Orleans, March, 2008 (Keynote).
  112. “Overview of catalytic conversion of biomass to fuels and chemicals”, 4th Joint Japan-China Chemical Engineering Conference, Dec. 19-21, 2007 (plenary).
  113. “Overview of biomass conversion to fuels and chemicals”, Michigan Catalysis Society annual meeting, Oct. 16, 2007 (keynote).
  114. “Catalytic processes for biomass conversion to fuels and chemicals: an overview”, 2007 symposium on biomass conversion and environmental catalysis organized by Japan Science and Technology, Catalysis Research Center, Hokkaido University, July 13-14, Sapporo, Japan (plenary).
  115. “Hydrogen Production via Bio-derived Liquids Reforming”, U.S. Department of Energy
  116. “Bio-Derived Liquids to Hydrogen Distributed Reforming Workshop”, October 24, 2006, Baltimore, Maryland (invited).
  117. “Alcohol Steam Reforming for Hydrogen Production”, 2006 Annual Pacific Coast Catalysis Society Meeting, September 8, 2006 (keynote).
  118. “Overview of Microreactor and Process Intensification”, 2006 AIChE Spring Annual Meeting, Orlando, April, 2006 (keynote).
  119. “Aqueous Phase Reforming of Biomass for Hydrogen Production”, 2006 ACS Spring Meeting, Atlanta, March 26, 2006 (keynote).
  120. “Hydrogen Production from Non-Nuclear Sources”, Hydrogen Production Workshop organized by National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan, Dec.14, 2005 (keynote).
  121. “Steam Reforming of Hydrocarbon Fuels for Hydrogen Production.” Third China-US-Japan Chemical Engineering Conference, Beijing, China on October 13, 2005 (invited).
  122. “Steam reforming of alcohols for hydrogen production,” ACS 2005 Fall Meeting, Washington DC, DC on August 29, 2005 (keynote).
  123. “Process Intensification of Gas-To-Liquids Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis Using Microchannel Reactors”, 229th ACS George A.Olah Award Symposium in Honor of Enrique Iglesia, San Diego, CA, March 13-15, 2005 (invited).
  124. “Characterization and activity of PdZn based catalysts for microchannel fuel processing applications”, 1st Pacific Coast Catalysis Conference, Berkeley, CA, March 11., 2005 (invited).
  125. “Steam Reforming Catalysts for Microchannel Reactors”, ACS Microreaction Engineering and Process Intensification Symposium, New York City, Sept.8-9, 2003 (invited).
  126. “Intensification of Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis Using Microchannel Reactors”, Catcon2003, Houston, May 5-6, 2003 (invited).
  127. “Fuel Processors Based on Microchannel Technology”, 1st International Symposium on Ultracompact Chemical Process Systems, Seoul, Korea, Feb. 25-26, 2002 (keynote).
  128. “Functionalization of Acidic Groups on MCM-41 Silica”, 1st International Catalysis Workshop for Young Scientists, Beijing, China, Sept. 24-28, 2001 (keynote).

Universities/National Labs

  1. “Harnessing Atom Trapping: Enable Single-atom Catalysts for Catalytic Applications”, Distinguished Seminar Series at the Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment, A@STAR, Singapore, Feb. 27, 2024) (Distinguished Seminar).
  2. “Earth-abundant Fe-based Catalysts for the Conversion of Biomass-derived Oxygenates”, Seminar at the School of Material Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technical University, Singapore, Feb. 27, 2024 (invited seminar).
  3. “Thermally Stable Single-atom Catalysts for Catalytic Applications”, Distinguished Seminar Series at the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, National University of Singapore, Feb. 26, 2024 (Distinguished Lectureship).
  4. “Earth abundant Fe-based catalysts for biomass conversion”, Cain Chemical Engineering Department, Louisiana State University, Jan. 27, 2023.
  5. “Thermally stable single atom catalysts”, Monash University, Clayton, Australia, Dec. 15, 2022.
  6. “Thermally stable single atom catalysts”, University of Sydney, Dec. 1, 2022.
  7. “Earth abundant Fe based catalysts for hydrodeoxygenation of biomass-derived lignins” Platinum Seminar Series, Monash University, July 8, 2021 (virtual).
  8. “Highly Active and Durable Single Atom Pt/CeO2 Catalysts for CO oxidation”, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea, Dec. 6, 2019.
  9. “Conversion of Biomass-Derived C2 and C3 Oxygenates to Olefins”, Korea Institute of Energy Research, Daejeon, Korea, Dec. 4, 2019.
  10. “Highly Active and Durable Single Atom Pt/CeO2 Catalysts for CO oxidation”, Monash University, July 12, 2019.
  11. “Highly Active and Durable Single Atom Pt/CeO2 Catalysts for CO oxidation”, China University of Petroleum, May 16, 2019.
  12. “Highly Active and Durable Single Atom Pt/CeO2 Catalysts for CO oxidation”, Beijing University of Technology, May 15, 2019.
  13. “Highly Active and Durable Single Atom Pt/CeO2 Catalysts for CO oxidation”, Hunan University, China, Dec. 3, 2018.
  14. “Highly Active and Durable Single Atom Pt/CeO2 Catalysts for CO oxidation”, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, China, Nov. 30, 2018.
  15. “Single atom catalysis by atom trapping”, Fuzhou University, Oct. 10, 2018.
  16. “Single atom catalysis by atom trapping”, 59th Chemical Engineering Lecture Series, Sichuan University, Oct. 8, 2018.
  17. “Thermally Stable and Regenerable Single Atom Catalysts by Atom Trapping”，Fudan University, July 13, 2018.
  18. “Thermally Stable and Regenerable Single Atom Catalysts by Atom Trapping”，Arizona State University, April 16, 2018.
  19. “Earth-abundant Fe Catalysts for the Conversion of Biomass”, Shanghai University of Engineering Technology, Shanghai, China, Dec. 1, 2017.
  20. “Precious Metal Promoted Fe Catalysts for Hydrodeoxygenation of Phenolics”, ShanXi Normal University, Xi’an, China, Oct. 13, 2017.
  21. “Innovations in Catalysis and Reaction Engineering for Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass-derived Intermediates to Fuels/Chemicals”, Central South University of Nationalities, Wuhan, China, May 25, 2017.
  22. “Innovations in Catalysis and Reaction Engineering for Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass-derived Intermediates to Fuels/Chemicals”, College of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Dec. 16, 2016.
  23. “Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass to Fuels/Chemicals”, Southwest University of Petroleum, Sept. 30, 2016.
  24. “Catalytic Conversion of Oxygenates on Early Transition Metal Oxides”, Sichuan University, Sept. 28, 2016.
  25. “Fundamental Understanding of Bimetallic and Acid-base Catalysis for the Upgrading of Biomass-derived Feedstocks”, University of Delaware, Sept. 2, 2016.
  26. “Conversion of Biomass to Fuels/Chemical: Status and Perspectives”, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, March 5, 2016.
  27. “Upgrading of biomass-derived feedstocks”, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oct. 23, 2015.
  28. “Fundamentals of selective oxygen removal from biomass intermediates”, Department of Chemistry, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Oct. 22, 2015.
  29. “Elucidation of the roles of support for selective oxidation of hydrocarbons on VOx catalysts”, Free University of Brussels, Brussels, July 17, 2015.
  30. “Synergistic catalysis between Fe and precious metals for hydrodeoxygenation of phenolics”, Department of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, China, March 16, 2015.
  31. “Heterogenization of homogeneous Ir based catalysts for methanol carbonylation”, School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Jan. 20, 2015.
  32. “Catalysis in aqueous phase: reforming of glycerol”, School of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Oct. 8, 2014.
  33. “Thermochemical conversion of carbon source intermediates: syngas to fuels”, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Dalian, Aug. 23, 2014.
  34. “Synergistic effects between Pd and Fe for selective hydrodeoxygenation of lignin-derived compounds”, School of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, July 16, 2014.
  35. “Vox/CeO2 catalysts for oxidative dehydrogenation (ODH) of methanol – effects of CeO2 facets”, School of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, July 15, 2014.
  36. “Recent catalysis research at Wang Group”, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, July 14, 2014.
  37. “Innovations in catalysis and reaction engineering for thermal chemical conversion of biomass-derived intermediates to fuels/chemicals”, College of Life Sciences and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, July 14, 2014.
  38. “Recent catalysis research at Wang Group”, School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, July 2, 2014.
  39. “Innovations in catalysis and reaction engineering for thermal chemical conversions of biomass-derived intermediates to chemicals”, Provost Bold Aspiration Lecture Series, University of Kansas, Feb. 17, 2014.
  40. “Catalytic conversion of biomass intermediates to fuels and chemicals”, Leibnitz of Catalysis, Rostock, Germany, Aug.30, 2013.
  41. “Biomass derivatives to fuels and chemicals”, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China, April 27, 2013.
  42. “Conversion of biomass derivatives to fuels and chemicals”, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China, April 24, 2013.
  43. “Catalyst design for biomass conversion to fuels and chemicals”, PNNL, Dec. 4, 2012.
  44. “Overview of the conversion of biomass intermediates to fuels/chemicals”, Tsinghua University, June 21, 2012.
  45. “Biomass conversion to fuels/chemicals”, Peking University, Beijing, China, June 12, 2012.
  46. “Nanostructured catalysts: application for renewable biomass conversion and PEM fuel cells”, Xiamen University, China, March 19, 2012.
  47. “Thermochemical conversion of biomass intermediates to fuels/chemicals”, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, March 17, 2012.
  48. “Ethanol steam reforming: active sites for Co based catalysts”, Tianjin University, March 10, 2012.
  49. “One step conversion of bio-ethanol to isobutene), Tianjin University, Aug. 15, 2011.
  50. “Nanostructured catalysts: applications for renewable biomass conversion and PEM fuel cells”, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China, Aug. 11, 2011.
  51. “Biomass conversion to fuels and chemicals”, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, University of Oklahoma, April 29, 2010.
  52. “Hydrogen production from bio-derived liquids”, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, University Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, March 31, 2010.
  53. “Overview of biomass conversion to fuels and chemicals”, Department of Material Engineering, University of Washington, June 1, 2009.
  54. “Overview of thermochemical conversion of biomass to fuels”, Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering, Washington State University, Feb.9, 2009.
  55. “Catalysis in biomass conversion”, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany, Oct. 30, 2008.
  56. “Steam reforming for hydrogen production on bimetallic catalysts”, ChE Department, Sichuan University, June 16, 2008.
  57. “Catalytic conversion of biomass to fuels and chemicals”, ChE Department, University of Minnesota, May 23, 2008.
  58. “Alcohol steam reforming for hydrogen production”, Tsinghua University, April 26, 2007, Beijing, China.
  59. “Fundamental understanding of bimetallic catalysts for alcohol steam reforming”, Tianjin University, April 24, 2007, Tianjin, China.
  60. “Hydrogen production from alcohol steam reforming”, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, April 19, 2007, Dalian, China.
  61. “Bimetallic catalysts for alcohol steam reforming”, Fudan University, April 16, 2007, Shanghai, China
  62. “Bimetallic steam reforming catalysts for hydrogen production”, Argonne National Laboratory, March 23, 2007.
  63. “Challenges in Hydrogen Production”, Korea University, Nov. 7, 2006.
  64. “Steam reforming catalysts in microchannel reactors for hydrogen production”, Seoul National University, Nov. 6, 2006.
  65. “Process Miniaturization Using Microchannel Reactors”, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, May 19, 2006.
  66. “Process Intensification Using Microchannel Reactors”, Sichuan University, China, April 30, 2006.
  67. “Overview of Hydrogen Production”, 2006 Green Chemistry Lecture, Tianjin University, China, April 28, 2006.
  68. “Overview of Catalysis Research at PNNL”, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China, April 27, 2006.
  69. “Opportunities in Process Intensification Using Microchannel Reactor Technology”, invited to 2006 DICP Symposium, Dalian Institute of Physical Chemistry, Dalian, China, April 21, 2006.
  70. “Process Intensification Using Microchannel Technology – Link of Catalysis and Reaction Engineering”, Washington State University, Pullman, Dec.5, 2005.
  71. “Catalysis Research Overview at PNNL”, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Dalian, China, Oct. 14, 2005.
  72. “Catalysis at PNNL: The Newly Established Institute for Interfacial Catalysis.” Invited seminar at the Institute of Coal Chemistry, Taiyuan, China on October 9, 2005.
  73. “Process Intensifications – Opportunities with Microchannel Reaction Technology”, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, February 5, 2004.
  74. “Process Intensification Using Microchannel Reactors”, University of New Mexico, Albuerqueque, NM, Oct. 7, 2003.
  75. “Some Aspects on Catalysis and Reaction Engineering Research at PNNL”, Sandia National Laboratory, Albuquerque, NM, Oct.6, 2003.
  76. “Process Intensification Using Microchannel Reactors”, The University of Kansas, Lawrence, April 30, 2003.
  77. “Microchannel Fuel Processors for Manportable and Subwatt Power Generations”, Korean Institute of Science and Technology, Feb. 26, 2002.
  78. “Microchannel Catalytic Rectors for Fuel Cell Fuel Processing Applications”, Dept of Chem. Eng., University of California at Berkeley, March 9, 2001.

Industries

  1. “Unveiling Water’s Dual Impact on Catalyst Behavior: Enhancer and Inhibitor”, Scientific Design, New Jersey, Nov. 9, 2023.
  2. “Addressing Key Catalysis Barriers in Cost-Effective Aftertreatment Technologies”, BASF seminar series, Iselin, NJ, June 27, 2023.
  3. “Addressing Key Catalysis Barriers in Cost-Effective Aftertreatment Technologies”, John Deere seminar series, Waterloo, Iowa, June 7, 2023.
  4. “Driving Sustainability in Chemical Transformations with Earth-Abundant Fe and Single Atom Catalysts”, the 2023 Invitational Lecture Series jointly organized by UOP LLC Technical Community Organization (TCO) and Honeywell, April 4, 2023, Des Plaines, IL.
  5. “Low temperature methane oxidation”, invited presentation to The Advanced Combustion and Emission Control (ACEC) Technical Team, May 14, 2020.
  6. “Transition Metal Oxide and Bimetallic Catalysts: From Fundamental to Applications”, USSABIC, Houston, Feb. 14, 2017.
  7. “Selective hydrogenation: current status, challenges and future direction”, Nike, Beaverton, Oregon, Aug. 28, 2015.
  8. “Conversion of bio-ethanol to isobutene”, ADM, Decatur, IL, September, 2011.
  9. “Overview of PNNL’s activities in catalytic conversion of biomass to fuels and chemicals”, Lummus Technology, Bloomfield, NJ, Feb. 17, 2008.
  10. “Overview of catalytic conversion of biomass to fuels and chemicals”, ConocoPhillips, Bartlesville, OK, Jan. 15, 2008.
  11. “Catalytic conversion of biomass to fuels and chemicals”, Eastman Corporate Seminar series, Kingsport, TN, Jan. 8, 2008.

Research Highlights

Journal of Chemistry Cover Vol 127 Number 29 In collaboration with Prof. Jean-Sabin McEwen group, we found that configuration space mapping for carbon on Fe(100) through the creation of lattice gas models enables the construction of coverage-dependent microkinetic models and identifies two catalytically relevant ground state structures.

Cover of ACS Catalysis. November 4, 2023. Vol 13 Number 12. In collaboration with Mal-Soon Lee and Roger Rousseau from PNNL, we discovered that the oxidative dehydrogenation of propane is achieved above the melting point of the boron oxide catalyst. The liquid nature of boron oxide is key to the dynamic creation of molecular moieties that, as seen here, act as catalytic sites to activate oxygen and propane without suffering deeper oxidation.

Cover of ACS Catalysis. November 4, 2022. Vol 12 Number 21. Atom trapping produces Cu1 single atoms bound to the step-defects of CeO2 that activate both lattice and adatom oxygen species through dynamic charge modulation, enabling resilient low-temperature CO Oxidation activity over highly variable thermal and environmental changes.

Cover of JACS AU Magazine. July 2022. Vol 2 Number 7. The active OlatticeH on Pt1/CeO2-S, being essentially the activated lattice oxygen by the steam treatment, is highly “oxidative” to realize the low-temperature oxidation of HCHO, which is intrinsically distinct from the surface OH formed through water dissociation on the metal oxides that is more related with acid–base chemistry.

Cover of ACS Catalysis. February 18, 2022. Vol 12 Number 4. The ZnAl2O4 spinel with exclusively polar facets provides atomic-level control of the zinc source from its top layer for the preferred formation of the PdZnβ alloy even at low Pd loadings, such as 1000 ppm, which exhibits superior reactivity and CO2 selectivity in methanol steam reforming.

ACS Catalysis Magazine Cover 10.2020 Issue 23 Viewpoint on low-temperature methane oxidation for efficient emission control in natural gas vehicles: Pd and beyond.

JACS AU Magazine Cover 01.2021 The {001} facet showed a lower apparent activation energy (or higher reactivity) than the {101} facet, which is due to weaker Lewis acid and Brønsted base strengths of the {001} facet that favors the reprotonation–desorption of the coupled intermediate, making the C–C coupling step more exothermic on the {001} facet and resulting in an earlier transition state with a lower activation barrier.

JACS Au 2021 Methane Oxidation In collaboration with PNNL, we found that isolated Pd sites are much less active than PdO nanoparticles for methane oxdiation and H2O-induced deactivation on PdO nanoparticles can be readily circumvented by tuning the support hydrophobicity.

JACS Magazine Cover September 2021 The roles of water in the cascade acetone-to-isobutene reactions on ZnxZryOz mixed metal oxide are found to distort diacetone alcohol’s hydroxyl functional group toward its carbonyl functional group and facilitate the intramolecular rearrangement of diacetone alcohol to form isobutene.

ACS Catalysis Cover October 2020 Vol 10 Number 19
The active sites for low-temperature CO oxidation are elucidated over single-atom Pd1/CeO2 catalysts prepared via high-temperature atom trapping. Just like the Go game where chess pieces with no liberties are dead, the coordination-unsaturated Pd2+ ions on CeO2 are much more reactive than the fully coordinated counterpart.

ACS Catalysis Cover September 2020 Vol 10 Number 18
Direct conversion of ethanol to n-butene over Ag-ZrO2/SiO2 catalysts was demonstrated with an exceptional butene-rich olefin selectivity of 88% at 99% conversion. This technology offers the potential for a reduction in the number of required processing units versus conventional alcohol-to-jet technology.

ACS Catalysis Cover August 2020 Vol 10 Number 21
Fundamental insights into the deactivation mechanism of a Cu/SSZ-13 SCR catalyst under mild hydrothermal ageing conditions were elucidated, i.e., hydrothermal treatment results in stronger Cu–zeolite interactions, including relocation of Cu ions, leading to decreased reduction half cycle of the SCR reaction.

ACS Catalysis Cover July 2020 Vol 10 Number 14

Embedding nitrogen into the carbon skeleton (mainly including pyridinic and pyrrolic nitrogen functional groups) plays an critical role in stabilizing Fe, while amino-N is inclined to suffering from wastage during the hydrodeoxygenation reaction.

ACS Catalysis Cover April 2020 Vol 10 Number 7

ACS Catal: Molecular 2-propanol dehydration dominates on TiO2 (101) while on TiO2 (001), 2-propanol simultaneously converts to more stable 2-propoxide before dehydration, which then requires higher activation energies for E2 elimination.

Chemical Science Cover

A few layers of graphene can be engineered on metallic Fe particles (G@Fe) to prevent the iron surface from oxidation by hydroxyls or water produced during HDO reaction, while the addition of Cs further promotes the selective C–O bond cleavage by inhibiting the tautomerization.

Catal.Sci.Tech Cover October 2020

Real-time DRIFTS coupled with in situ gas adsorption calorimetry reveal the formation of acetone enolate and the subsequent aldolization via an Eley-Rideal type mechanism on the Zn1Zr10Oz.

Catal.Sci.Tech Cover May 2019

In collaborating with PNNL, uniform d8 metal centers are synthesized and exploited to reveal the long-debated intermediates of ethylene polymerization whereby the oxidative addition of ethylene generates d6 metal vinyl hydride complexes. The dehydrogenative coupling of ethylene leads to the formation of butenes and butadiene under mild conditions on the zeolite-supported Ir(I) and Ni(II) catalysts.

ACS Catalysis Cover May 2019 Vol 9

In collaboration with Datye group at UNM, it was found that the synthesis of single-atom catalysts by trapping volatile PtO2 gas phase molecules on step-edge sites of ceria (111) involves the Pt4+ ions bringing two oxygens (purple) which are now shared with uncoordinated Ce3+ cations, allowing the Pt2+ to achieve a stable square planar site.

The Journal of Physical Chemistry Cover, January 4, 2020. Vol 124 Issue 1

In collaboration with McEwen group, it was found that high-coverage ordered structure of phenol on Pt(111) contains the two most favorable adsorption sites that are co-adsorbed at a coverage of 0.125 ML. The red, black, white, and gray spheres are oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and platinum atoms, respectively.

Angewandte Chemie Cover 2019-58/36

In collaboration with Jianzhi Hu from PNNL and Wachs group at Lehigh University, it was found that abatement of NOx emissions by selective catalytic reduction (SCR) on vanadia‐based heterogeneous catalysts proceeds via a two‐site mechanism over adjacent vanadia sites. The use of tungsten oxide results in vanadia oligomerization which enhances NOx abatement.
ChemComm Journal cover (As featured in ChemComm; Royal Society of Chemistry; www.rsc.org/chemcomm)

ChemComm has recently highlighted our group’s research in directly converting carboxylic acids were to light olefins with high selectivity over ZnxZryOz.

ChemComm Magazine - featured article (As featured in ChemComm; Royal Society of Chemistry; www.rsc.org/chemcomm)

ChemComm has highlighted the joint work done at WSU and PNNL in Dr. Wang’s groups about upgrading the pyrolysis vapors of lignocellulosic biomass.

ACS Catalysis Cover, July 2015

ACS Catalysis’ July 2015 cover features Wang group work on advanced in situ NMR work on vanadia supported on TiO2 rods.

Chem Soc Rev Cover (Royal Society of Chemistry; www.rsc.org/chemcomm)

Changjun Liu’s work featured on Chemical Society Reviews’ cover – “Catalytic fast pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass”

ACS Catalysis Cover, October 2014, ACS Publications

Yongchun Hong’s Pd/Fe catalyst work featured on ACS Catalysis’ cover

Dalton Transactions Cover, August 2014 (Royal Society of Chemistry)

Junming Sun’s work featured on Dalton Transactions’ cover – “Supported metal catalysts for alcohol/sugar alcohol steam reforming”

ChemCatChem Magazine Cover, June 2015, Wiley-VCH, Catalysis

ChemCatChem’s cover features Wang group work on acetone steam reforming over Co catalysts

ACS Catalysis Cover, April 2014, ACS Publications

Junming Sun’s review paper was highlighted on the cover of ACS Catalysis – “Recent advances in catalytic conversion of ethanol to chemicals”

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics (PCCP) cover, February 2012

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics’ Feb 2012 cover features the advancement of in situ NMR techniques for mechanistic studies under working conditions

Book cover: Microreactor Technology and Process Intensification - Edited by Yong Wang and Jamelyn D. Holladay

Professor Yong Wang has co-edited “Microreactor Technology and Process Intensification.”

Book cover: Biomass Processing, Conversion and Biorefinery - Bo Zhang, Yong Wang, editors

Professor Yong Wang has co-edited “Biomass Processing Conversion and Biorefinery.”