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Overview

Yafei Shen is affiliated with Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology in China. Their research primarily spans the field of Engineering, with a focus on several subfields including Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Soil Science, and Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering.

The scientist has authored numerous publications addressing a range of topics. Main topics of their work include:

  • Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes
  • Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics
  • Lignin and Wood Chemistry
  • Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
  • Extraction and Separation Processes
  • Advancements in Battery Materials
  • Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication

Among the recent scholarly articles authored by Yafei Shen are:

  • A review on hydrothermal carbonization of biomass and plastic wastes to energy products (2020, Biomass and Bioenergy)
  • Biomass-derived porous carbons for sorption of Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) (2022, Fuel)
  • Preparation of renewable porous carbons for CO2 capture - A review (2022, Fuel Processing Technology)

Yafei Shen frequently collaborates with other researchers. Their most common coauthors include:

  • Wenfa Xiao
  • Ruimei Cheng
  • Lixiong Zeng
  • Pengfei Sun
  • Tian Chen

Their publications are predominantly found in several recurring scientific venues, including:

  • Green Chemistry
  • Fuel
  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Ecological Indicators
  • Frontiers in Plant Science

This body of work and collaboration suggests a strong involvement in research related to biomass conversion technologies, material sciences focusing on carbon-based products, and environmental impact mitigation through novel materials and processes. The consistent presence in engineering and environmental journals reflects a multidisciplinary approach to addressing issues in renewable energy, waste management, and chemical engineering applications.

Best Publications

  • Recent progresses in catalytic tar elimination during biomass gasification or pyrolysis—A review

    Yafei Shen;Kunio Yoshikawa

  • In-situ catalytic conversion of tar using rice husk char-supported nickel-iron catalysts for biomass pyrolysis/gasification

    Yafei Shen;Peitao Zhao;Peitao Zhao;Qinfu Shao;Qinfu Shao;Dachao Ma

  • Clean solid biofuel production from high moisture content waste biomass employing hydrothermal treatment.

    Peitao Zhao;Peitao Zhao;Peitao Zhao;Yafei Shen;Shifu Ge;Zhenqian Chen

  • Chars as carbonaceous adsorbents/catalysts for tar elimination during biomass pyrolysis or gasification

    Yafei Shen

  • A review on hydrothermal carbonization of biomass and plastic wastes to energy products

    Yafei Shen

  • Activated bio-chars derived from rice husk via one- and two-step KOH-catalyzed pyrolysis for phenol adsorption.

    Yuhong Fu;Yafei Shen;Zhendong Zhang;Xinlei Ge

  • Porous silica and carbon derived materials from rice husk pyrolysis char

    Yafei Shen;Peitao Zhao;Peitao Zhao;Qinfu Shao

  • Energy recycling from sewage sludge by producing solid biofuel with hydrothermal carbonization.

    Peitao Zhao;Peitao Zhao;Yafei Shen;Shifu Ge;Kunio Yoshikawa

  • Rice husk silica derived nanomaterials for sustainable applications

    Yafei Shen

  • In situ catalytic conversion of tar using rice husk char/ash supported nickel-iron catalysts for biomass pyrolytic gasification combined with the mixing-simulation in fluidized-bed gasifier.

    Yafei Shen;Peitao Zhao;Peitao Zhao;Qinfu Shao;Fumitake Takahashi

  • Carbothermal synthesis of metal-functionalized nanostructures for energy and environmental applications

    Yafei Shen;Yafei Shen

  • Hydrothermal carbonization of medical wastes and lignocellulosic biomass for solid fuel production from lab-scale to pilot-scale

    Yafei Shen;Shili Yu;Shun Ge;Xingming Chen

  • By-products recycling for syngas cleanup in biomass pyrolysis – An overview

    Yafei Shen;Junfeng Wang;Junfeng Wang;Xinlei Ge;Mindong Chen

  • Facile synthesis of porous carbons from silica-rich rice husk char for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) sorption.

    Yafei Shen;Niyu Zhang

  • CO2-looping in biomass pyrolysis or gasification

    Yafei Shen;Dachao Ma;Xinlei Ge

  • Rice Husk Silica-Derived Nanomaterials for Battery Applications: A Literature Review

    Yafei Shen;Yafei Shen

  • Catalytic reforming of pyrolysis tar over metallic nickel nanoparticles embedded in pyrochar

    Yafei Shen;Mindong Chen;Tonghua Sun;Jinping Jia

  • Alternative Solid Fuel Production from Paper Sludge Employing Hydrothermal Treatment

    Chinnathan Areeprasert;Chinnathan Areeprasert;Peitao Zhao;Peitao Zhao;Dachao Ma;Yafei Shen

  • Waste-to-energy: Dehalogenation of plastic-containing wastes.

    Yafei Shen;Rong Zhao;Junfeng Wang;Xingming Chen

  • Pyrolysis and combustion kinetics of lignocellulosic biomass pellets with calcium-rich wastes from agro-forestry residues.

    Rui Yuan;Shili Yu;Yafei Shen

  • Preparation of renewable porous carbons for CO2 capture – A review

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  • One-step pyrolysis of lignin and polyvinyl chloride for synthesis of porous carbon and its application for toluene sorption.

    Niyu Zhang;Yafei Shen

  • Pyrometallurgical recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries from conventional roasting to synergistic pyrolysis with organic wastes

    Unknown

Frequent Co-Authors

Xinlei Ge
Xinlei Ge Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology
Mindong Chen
Mindong Chen Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology
Kunio Yoshikawa
Kunio Yoshikawa Tokyo Institute of Technology
Yele Sun
Yele Sun Chinese Academy of Sciences
Guangwen Xu
Guangwen Xu Chinese Academy of Sciences
Jinping Jia
Jinping Jia Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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