Prof Dr. Xiaoli Ren | Antibiotic Residue Treatment | Best Researcher Award

Research and Innovation:

  • With approximately 50 published papers, 20 patents, and two academic monographs, Professor Li’s contributions to scientific literature and intellectual property are extensive. His research on biochar and its applications in wastewater treatment demonstrates both environmental impact and innovative approaches to resource utilization.
Prof Dr. Xiaoli Ren, Taiyuan Institute of Technology, China

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🌱EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

  • Professor Xiao Li graduated with a doctoral degree in biomass resource utilization from Tianjin University in 2006. This foundation in environmental and chemical engineering provided a robust knowledge base and positioned Professor Li to address environmental challenges through innovative research into biomass resource utilization.

💼PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

  • Currently serving as a Professor at Taiyuan Institute of Technology, Xiao Li supervises master’s students and contributes significantly to the institution’s research agenda. As an active member of the Academic Committee and the Standing Committee of the Science and Technology Association at Taiyuan Institute, Professor Li has been instrumental in fostering a collaborative and rigorous research environment.

🔬CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS 

  • Professor Li’s research has concentrated on converting waste biomass into biochar, with applications for wastewater treatment and pollution management. This research addresses both environmental protection and resource sustainability, examining the adsorption mechanisms of biochar for pollutant removal. Through projects sponsored by the Science and Technology Department of Shanxi Province and collaborative industrial projects, Professor Li has pioneered methods that utilize waste biomass, reducing environmental waste and promoting renewable resource use.

📚ACADEMIC CITES 

  • With over 50 published research papers, two books, and 20 patents, Professor Li’s scholarly contributions are well-recognized. Research findings have been shared widely, particularly through journals like Desalination and Water Treatment and Environmental Science and Pollution Research, establishing a respected academic profile and a high citation impact. This breadth of published work reflects Professor Li’s influential voice in the fields of environmental science and waste-to-resource technology.

🌍IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

  • Xiao Li’s research outcomes have profound implications for environmental management and industrial applications. Innovations include biochar technology to purify wastewater, and collaborative projects have translated research into practical applications, such as formaldehyde removal from indoor environments and non-sintered brick production from chemical sludge. These projects underscore Professor Li’s role in advancing sustainable industrial processes.

🌟LEGACY AND FUTURE AND CONTRIBUTIONS

  • The legacy of Professor Xiao Li’s work lies in the integration of waste material utilization with environmental stewardship. Moving forward, Professor Li aims to expand on this legacy, pursuing innovations that further refine biochar applications and enhance sustainable practices in environmental engineering. This commitment to advancing eco-friendly and cost-effective solutions positions Professor Li as a key figure in the ongoing development of green technologies.

📄Publications

  • Strong water-resistant Co-Mn solid solution derived from bimetallic metal–organic frameworks for catalytic destruction of toluene
    Authors: Lei, J., Huang, Y., Bai, B., Cheng, L., Wang, S.
    Journal: Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2024, 75, pp. 142–151
  • Catalytic oxidation of toluene-acetone mixture over MnOx/Cu foam monolithic catalyst: Strong Cu-Mn interaction and amorphous phase
    Authors: Huang, Y., Lei, J., Bai, B., Wang, S., Li, J.
    Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2024, 12(5), 113843
  • Optimization of Extraction Process of Polysaccharide from Sophora japonica by Compound Enzyme Method and Its Antioxidant Activity
    Authors: Ren, X., Yang, L., Qiao, P., Dai, Q., Zhang, X.
    Journal: Science and Technology of Food Industry, 2024, 45(7), pp. 8–14
  • Removal of cefuroxime from aqueous solution by biochars derived from antibiotic mycelial residue
    Authors: Ren, X., Li, Y., Feng, T., Lei, J., Cheng, L.
    Journal: Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2024
  • Preparation of activated carbon from Cephalosporin Mycelia Residue and its adsorption performance for cephalosporin antibiotics
    Authors: Ren, X., Feng, T., Lei, J., Cheng, L.
    Journal: Desalination and Water Treatment, 2024, 317, 100105
Xiaoli Ren | Antibiotic Residue Treatment | Best Researcher Award