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Biomass, Hydrogen, Catalysis, Thermochemcial conversion, Waste management
Canada

Biography

Professional Biography
Dr. Kang Kang is a Research Assistant Professor and Research Chair at the Biorefining Research Institute (BRI) at Lakehead University. He is also an Adjunct Professor in the Departments of Chemical Engineering and Biology.
Academic Qualifications
• BSc, Environmental Engineering, The Second Artillery Engineering College, Xi’an, Shaanxi, PR China
• MSc, Environmental Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, PR China
• PhD, Environmental Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Work experience
• Assistant Research Fellow (Assistant Professor), 2017-2020, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, PR China
• Post-Doctoral Associate, Institute for Chemicals and Fuels from Alternative Resources (ICFAR), Western University, London, ON

Research Interests
Kang Kang's research focuses on developing economically efficient and environmentally friendly biomass conversion technologies and biomass-based catalytic materials that could promote sustainability.
Research projects:
• Thermochemical conversion of lignin and other biomass wastes into value-added chemicals and fuels
• Development of biomass-based catalytic materials for energy and environmental applications
• Catalytic thermochemical conversion of solid wastes

Keywords: biomass, hydrogen production, thermochemical conversion, heterogeneous catalysis

Contact Information
Kang Kang, Ph.D., EIT
Research Assistant Professor
Biorefining Research Institute (BRI), Lakehead University,
Office NO 3001D, 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 5E1, Canada
Email: kkang3@Lakeheadu.ca
Phone: (807)-343-8010, ext. 7635

Activities

Employment (2)

Lakehead University: Thunder Bay, Ontario, CA

2022-08-01 to present | Assistant Professor (Biorefining Research Institute (BRI))
Employment
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KANG KANG

Western University: London, ON, CA

2020-01-01 to 2022-07-31 | Post-Doctoral Researcher (Institute for Chemicals and Fuels from Alternative Resources (ICFAR))
Employment
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KANG KANG

Works (14)

Magnetic adsorbents from co‐pyrolysis of non‐woody biomass and red mud for water decontamination

The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering
2025-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Griffin Loebsack; Kang Kang; Ken K.‐C. Yeung; Mattia Bartoli; Franco Berruti; Naomi B. Klinghoffer
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Optimization of photo-fermentation bio-hydrogen production from corncob via genetic algorithm optimized neural network and response surface method model

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
2024-11 | Journal article
Contributors: Fuke Ai; Yuan Hu; Kang Kang; Su Shiung Lam; Shin Ying Foong; Cheng Yong; Yameng Li; Quanguo Zhang; Yang Zhang; Shengnan Zhu et al.
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Engineered Biochar for Metal Recycling and Repurposed Applications

Energies
2024-09-20 | Journal article
Contributors: Mehedi Hasan; Soumik Chakma; Xunjia Liang; Shrikanta Sutradhar; Janusz Kozinski; Kang Kang
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Comparison of Oil-Seed Shell Biomass-Based Biochar for the Removal of Anionic Dyes—Characterization and Adsorption Efficiency Studies

Plants
2024-03-13 | Journal article
Contributors: Shrikanta Sutradhar; Arijit Mondal; Felix Kuehne; Oliver Krueger; Sudip K. Rakshit; Kang Kang
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Recent advances in the synthesis and application of magnetic biochar for wastewater treatment

Bioresource Technology
2023-12 | Journal article
Contributors: Kang Kang; Yulin Hu; Iltaf Khan; Sophie He; Pedram Fatehi
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Analytic hierarchy process-based life cycle assessment of the renewable energy production by orchard residual biomass-fueled direct-fired power generation system

Journal of Cleaner Production
2023-09 | Journal article
Contributors: Yining Li; Ying Wang; Wei Wang; Pedram Fatehi; Janusz Kozinski; Kang Kang
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Comparative study on fuel characteristics and pyrolysis kinetics of corn residue-based hydrochar produced via microwave hydrothermal carbonization

Chemosphere
2022-03 | Journal article
Contributors: Tianle Zhang; Kang Kang; Sonil Nanda; Ajay K. Dalai; Teng Xie; Yongchun Zhao
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Role of Metals in Biochar Production and Utilization in Catalytic Applications: A Review

Waste and Biomass Valorization
2022-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Priya Shrestha; Dave D. Chun; Kang Kang; Amanda E. Simson; Naomi B. Klinghoffer
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Recent Advances in Algae-Derived Biofuels and Bioactive Compounds

Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research
2022-01-26 | Journal article
Contributors: Shanghuan Feng; Kang Kang; Shakirudeen Salaudeen; Ali Ahmadi; Quan Sophia He; Yulin Hu
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Demonstration and multi-perspective analysis of industrial-scale co-pyrolysis of biomass, waste agricultural film, and bituminous coal

Journal of Cleaner Production
2021-03 | Journal article
Contributors: Zonglu Yao; Kang Kang; Hongbin Cong; Jixiu Jia; Lili Huo; Yun Deng; Teng Xie; Lixin Zhao
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Directional Structure Modification of Poplar Biomass-Inspired High Efficacy of Enzymatic Hydrolysis by Sequential Dilute Acid–Alkali Treatment

ACS Omega
2020-09-29 | Journal article
Contributors: Fuxi Shi; Yajun Wang; Maryam Davaritouchaee; Yiqing Yao; Kang Kang
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Effects of carbonization conditions on the yield and fixed carbon content of biochar from pruned apple tree branches

Renewable Energy
2020-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Xuanmin Yang; Kang Kang; Ling Qiu; Lixin Zhao; Renhua Sun
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Microwave-assisted hydrothermal carbonization of corn stalk for solid biofuel production: Optimization of process parameters and characterization of hydrochar

Energy
2019-11 | Journal article
Contributors: Kang Kang; Sonil Nanda; Guotao Sun; Ling Qiu; Yongqing Gu; Tianle Zhang; Mingqiang Zhu; Runcang Sun
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Codensification of Agroforestry Residue with Bio-Oil for Improved Fuel Pellets

Energy & Fuels
2018-01-18 | Journal article
Contributors: Kang Kang; Ling Qiu; Mingqiang Zhu; Guotao Sun; Yajun Wang; Runcang Sun
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Peer review (79 reviews for 27 publications/grants)

Review activity for Applied energy (4)
Review activity for Biocatalysis and agricultural biotechnology. (1)
Review activity for BioEnergy research. (3)
Review activity for Biomass conversion and biorefinery. (6)
Review activity for Bioresource technology reports. (2)
Review activity for Case studies in chemical and environmental engineering. (1)
Review activity for Chemical engineering journal. (6)
Review activity for Chemosphere. (5)
Review activity for Energy & fuels. (1)
Review activity for Energy nexus. (1)
Review activity for Energy. (10)
Review activity for Environmental research. (7)
Review activity for Environmental science and pollution research international (1)
Review activity for Fuel. (3)
Review activity for Industrial crops and products. (3)
Review activity for Journal of analytical and applied pyrolysis. (1)
Review activity for Journal of cleaner production. (11)
Review activity for Journal of environmental chemical engineering. (1)
Review activity for Journal of environmental management. (1)
Review activity for Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry. (1)
Review activity for Materials today sustainability. (1)
Review activity for Nano trends. (1)
Review activity for Renewable energy. (2)
Review activity for Surfaces and interfaces. (1)
Review activity for Sustainable materials and technologies. (2)
Review activity for Waste and biomass valorization. (1)
Review activity for Waste Disposal & Sustainable Energy. (2)