Li Qiang

Dr. Qiang Li is currently serving as a full professor in the College of Engineering and an adjunct professor in the College of Horticulture and Forestry Science at Huazhong Agricultural University, China. He got his Ph.D. in Agriculture in 2015 from Hokkaido University, a top-tier national university in Japan. After that, he did his postdoc research at both Texas A&M University (2016.1-2020.1) and Northeastern University (2020.1-2021.4) in the United States. From 2021.4 to 2021.12, Dr. Li returned Texas A&M University and worked there as a Scientist I. In December 2021, Dr. Li moved back to China and joined Huazhong Agricultural University as a new journey of his academic career.
Dr. Li has a solid background in pulp and paper engineering, wood science, and lignocellulosic biomass. His research centers on advanced manufacturing using lignocellulosic biomass as feedstock for future sustainability. Dr. Li’s research is very interdisciplinary. He has strong interests in lignin modification and valorization, quality carbon fiber, functional nanofiber and nanoparticle, biodegradable bioplastics, artificial wood cell wall and its functionalization, nanocellulose and its functional application, next generation energy storage, next generation clean energy, clean water technology and such. He has published more than 40 peer-reviewed papers, including these on ACS Nano, Electrochemical Energy Review, Matter, Small, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Green Chemistry, Carbon, ChemSusChem, and Bioresources Technology. Dr. Li holds two Chinese patents, one US patent, and two US patents on pending. Moreover, Dr. Li has served as the ad hoc reviewer for about 10 peer-review journals like ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, Ind. Crops Prod., and Scientific Reports as well as two international conferences. Dr. Li is very active in the field, for instance, he had over 30 talks in recent years in the renowned conferences, such as AIChE, Material Research Society annual meeting (MRS), and Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals (SBFC). For his scientific contribution to the field, Dr. Li has received some recognitions, including the Outstanding Ph.D.-Level Scientist award in 2017 from the Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, Texas A&M University.
Diligence and passion are a blessing. Li Lab always welcomes the postdocs and students who work hard, are passionate for research, and can play hard to join our family. Your creativity, hard-working, and career development matter here!

[1] 2004.9——2008.6, South China University of Technology > Pulp and Paper Engineering > B.E.
[2] 2008.9——2011.6, China National Pulp and Paper Research Institute > Pulp and Paper Engineering > M.E.
[3] 2011.10——2015.9, Hokkaido University [Japan] > Wood Chemistry > Ph.D.

1) Minghao Chen; Yiqin Wang; Jie Lu; Jian Du; Yehan Tao; Yi Cheng; Qiang Li*; Haisong Wang*. Combinatorial pretreatment of reed straw using liquid hot water and lactic acid for fermentable sugar production. Fuel 2022. (In press, IF 8.035, JCR Q1).
2) Qiang Li, Daxian Cao, Mandar T. Naik, Yunqiao Pu, Xiao Sun, Pengcheng Luan, Arthur J. Ragauskas, Yuyue Zhao, Fangqi Chen, Yi Zheng, Hongli Zhu. Molecular Engineering of Biorefining Lignin for Solid-State Electrolyte. ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng. 2022, 10, 27, 8704–8714 (IF 9.224, JCR Q1).
3) Qiang Li, Xiao Sun, Daxian Cao, Ying Wang, Hongli Zhu. Electrospinning for Structural Designs in All-solid-state Lithium Batteries. Electrochemical Energy Reviews, 2022 (In press, IF 32.804, JCR Q1).
4) Qiang Li, Yongchao Yin, Daxian Cao, Pengcheng Luan, Ying Wang, Xiao Sun, Hongli Zhu. Photocatalytic rejuvenation enabled self-sanitizing, reusable, and biodegradable masks against COVID-19. ACS Nano, 2021, 15(7), 11992–12005 (IF 18.027, JCR Q1).
5) Qiang Li, Cheng Hu, Mengjie Li, Phuc Truong, Jinghao Li, Hao-Sheng Lin, Mandar T. Naik, Sisi Xiang, Brian E. Jackson, Winson Kuo, Wenhao Wu, Yunqiao Pu, Arthur J. Ragauskas, Joshua S. Yuan. Enhancing Multifunctional Properties of Renewable Lignin Carbon Fiber via Defining Structure-Property Relationship Using Different Biomass Feedstock. Green Chem., 2021, 23, 3725-3739. (IF 11.034, JCR Q1)
6) Xiao Sun#, Qiang Li#, Daxian Cao#, Ying Wang, Alexander Anderson, Hongli Zhu. High Surface Area N-doped Carbon Fibers with Accessible Reaction Sites for All-solid-state Lithium-sulfur Batteries. Small, 2021, 18, 2105678 (#Co-first，15.153, JCR Q1)
7) Youming Xu#,*, Qiang Li#, Liping Man. Bamboo-Derived Carboxymethyl Cellulose for Liquid Film as Renewable and Biodegradable Agriculture Mulching. Inter. J. Biol. Macromol., 2021, 135, 1006-1019. (#Co-first，IF 8.025, JCR Q1)
8) Chao Liu#, Pengcheng Luan#, Qiang Li#, Zheng Cheng, Yang Yang, Xiao Sun, Daxian Cao, Hongli Zhu. Biodegradable, Hygienic, and Compostable Tableware from Sugarcane and Bamboo Fibers as Plastic Alternative. Matter, 2020, 3, 2066-2079. (#Co-first，IF 19.967, AAAS EurekAlert! highlighted)
9) Qiang Li, Cheng Hu, Mengjie Li, Phuc Truong, Mandar T. Naik, William L. Rooney, Joshua S. Yuan. Discovering Biomass Structural Determinants Defining the Properties of Plant-derived Renewable Carbon Fiber. iScience 2020, 23, 101405. (IF 6.107, JCR Q1)
10) Qiang Li, Cheng Hu, Heidi Clarke, Mengjie Li, Patrick Shamberger, Wenhao Wu, Joshua S. Yuan. Microstructure Defines the Electroconductive and Mechanical Performance of Plant-derived Renewable Carbon Fiber. Chem. Commun., 2019, 55, 12655-12658. (IF 6.222, JCR Q1)
11) Qiang Li, Mengjie Li, Hao-Sheng Lin, Cheng Hu, Phuc Truong, Tan Zhang, Hung-Jue Sue, Yunqiao Pu, Arthur J. Ragauskas, Joshua S. Yuan. Non-solvent Fractionation of Lignin Enhances Carbon Fiber Performance. ChemSusChem, 2019, 12, 3249-3256. (IF 9.140, JCR Q1)
12) Meixia Chen, Jie Lu, Yi Cheng, Qiang Li* and Haisong Wang*. Novel Process for the Coproduction of Xylooligosaccharide and Glucose from Reed Scraps of Reed Pulp Mill. Carbohydr. Polym. 2019, 215, 82-89. (IF 10.723, JCR Q1)
13) Yi Meng, Jie Lu, Yi Cheng, Qiang Li* and Haisong Wang*. Lignin-based Hydrogels: A Review of Preparation, Properties, and Application. Inter. J. Biol. Macromol., 2019, 135, 1006-1019. (IF 8.025, JCR Q1)
14) Qiang Li, Mandar Naik, Hao-Sheng Lin, Cheng Hu, Wilson K. Serem, Li Liu, Pravat Karki, Fujie Zhou, Joshua S. Yuan. Tuning Hydroxyl Groups for Quality Carbon Fiber of Lignin. CARBON, 2018, 139, 500-511. (IF 11.307, JCR Q1).
15) Meixia Chen#, Qiang Li#, Ya Zhang, Haiming Li, Jie Lu, Yi Cheng, Haisong Wang. Xylo-oligosaccharides Enriched Yeast Protein Feed Production from Reed Sawdust. Bioresource Technol. 2018, 270, 738–741. (#Cp-first，IF 11.889, JCR Q1).
16) Qiang Li, Shangxian Xie, Wilson K. Serem, Mandar T. Naik, Li Liu, Joshua S. Yuan. Quality Carbon Fiber from Fractionated Lignin. Green Chem., 2017, 19, 1628-1634. (Cover paper, AAAS EurekAlert! highlighted) (IF 11.034, JCR Q1).
17) Qiang Li, Wilson K. Serem, Wei Dai, Yue Yuan, Mandar T. Naik, Shangxian Xie, Pravat Karki, Li Liu, Hung-Jue Sue, Hong Liang, Fujie Zhou, Joshua S. Yuan. Molecular Weight and Uniformity Define the Mechanical Performance of Lignin-based Carbon Fiber. J. Mater. Chem. A. 2017, 5, 12740-12746. (IF 14.511, JCR Q1).
18) Shangxian Xie#, Qiang Li#, Pravat Karki, Fujie Zhou, Joshua S. Yuan. Lignin as Renewable and Superior Asphalt Binder Modifier. ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng. 2017, 5 (4), 2817–2823. (#Co-first，IF 9.224, JCR Q1).
19) Qiang Li, Arthur J. Ragauskas, Joshua S. Yuan. Lignin Carbon Fiber: The Path for Quality. TAPPI J., 2017, 16(03), 107-108. (Special features, IF 0.633, JCR Q4).
20) Qiang Li, Keiichi Koda, Arata Yoshinaga, Keiji Takabe, Matatsugu Shimomura, Yuji Hirai, Yutaka Tamai, Yasumitsu Uraki. Dehydrogenative Polymerization of Coniferyl Alcohol in Artificial Polysaccharides Matrices: Effects of Xylan on the Polymerization. J. Agric. Food Chem., 2015, 63, 4613-4620. (IF 5.895, JCR Q1).
21) Hanzhang Wang; Guoliang Chen; Wei Zhang; Xu Han; Qiang Li. Molecular manipulation of lignin by phytogenic protein to enable its multifunctionality for water resistance and anti-mildew adhesive. Industrial Crops and Products 2022 (IF 5.645, JCR Q1)
22) Lei Wang, Xinyi Zhu, Xue Chen, Yifan Zhang, Haitao Yang, Qiang Li, Jungang Jiang. Isolation and characteristics of nanocellulose from hardwood pulp via phytic acid pretreatment. Industrial Crops and Products 2022, 182, 114921-114928. (IF 5.645, JCR Q1)
23) Bin Long, Bart Fischer, Yining Zeng, Zoe Amerigian, Qiang Li, Henry Bryant, Man Li, Susie Dai, and Joshua Yuan. Machine learning-informed and synthetic biology-enabled semi-continuous algal cultivation to unleash renewable fuel productivity. Nature Communications 2022, 13, 54 (IF 17.694, JCR Q1)
24) Bing Xu, Qiang Li, Yuanqiao Pu, Shangxian Xie, Arthur J. Ragauskas, Jorge Arreola-Vargas, Zhi-Hua Liu and Joshua S. Yuan. A Unique Bacterial Pelletized Cultivation Platform in Rhodococcus opacus PD630 Enhanced Lipid Productivity and Simplified Harvest for Lignin Bioconversion. ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng. 2022, 10, 3, 1083–1092 (IF 9.224, JCR Q1).
25) Daxian Cao, Qiang Li, Xiao Sun, Ying Wang, Xianhui Zhao, Ercan Cakmak, Wentao Liang, Alexander Anderson, Soydan Ozcan, Hongli Zhu. Amphipathic Binder Integrating Ultrathin and Highly Ion-Conductive Membrane for Cell-Level High-Energy-Density All-Solid-State Batteries. Advanced Materials, 2021, 33, 2105505 (IF 32.086, JCR Q1)
26) Pengcheng Luan, Yuyue Zhao, Qiang Li, Daxian Cao, Ying Wang, Xiao Sun, Chao Liu, Hongli Zhu. Compressible Ionized Natural 3D Interconnected Loofah Membrane for Salinity Gradient Power Generation. Small, 2021, 2104320 (IF 15.153, JCR Q1)
27) Cheng Hu#, Mingzhen Zhao#, Qiang Li, Zhihua Liu, Naijia Hao, Xianzhi Meng, Jinghao Li, Furong Lin, Chenxuan Li, Lei Fang, Susie Y. Dai, Arthur J. Ragauskas, H.J. Sue, Joshua S. Yuan. Phototunable Lignin Plastics to Enable Recyclability. ChemSusChem, 2021, 14, 1-11. (IF 9.140, JCR Q1)
28) Chao Liu, Liqiang Wan, Qiang Li, Avi Natan, Xiao Sun, Daxian Cao, Yang Yang, Pengcheng Luan, Hongli Zhu. Ice-Templated Anisotropic Flame-Resistant Boron Nitride Aerogels Enhanced through Surface Modification and Cellulose Nanofibrils. ACS Applied Polymer Materials, 2021, 3, 1358–1367. (IF 4.855)
29) Man Li, Zhi-Hua Liu, Naijia Hao, Michelle L. Olson, Qiang Li, Samarthya Bhagia, Katy C. Kao, Arthur. J. Ragauskas, Shangxian Xie and Joshua S. Yuan. Synergistic Improvement of Carbohydrate and Lignin Processability by Biomimicking Biomass Processing. Front. Energy Res. 2021, 8, 1-10. DOI: 10.3389/fenrg.2020.00194 (IF 3.858)
30) Chao Liu, Pengcheng Luan, Qiang Li, Zheng Cheng, Yang Yang, Pengyang Xiang, Detao Liu, Yi Hou, Hongli Zhu. Bio-polymers Derived from Trees as Sustainable Multifunctional Materials: A Review. Adv. Mater. 2020, 2001654. (IF 32.086, JCR Q1)
31) Daxian Cao, Xiao Sun, Qiang Li, Avi Natan, Hongli Zhu. Lithium Dendrite in All-Solid-State Batteries: Growth Mechanisms, Suppression Strategies, and Characterizations. Matter 2020, 3, 57-94. (IF 19.967, JCR Q1)
32) Pan Jiang, Qiang Li, Ce Gao, Jie Lu, Yi Cheng, Haisong Wang. Fractionation of Alkali Lignin by Organic Solvents for Biodegradable Microsphere through Self-assembly. Bioresource Technol. 2019, 289, 121640-121649. (IF 11.889, JCR Q1)
33) Guoning Guo, Xuan Liu, Ran Li, Qiang Li, Hongbo Yu, Mengjie Li. Characterization of tobacco stalk lignin using NMR spectrometry and its pyrolysis behavior at different temperatures. J. Anal. Appl. Pyrol. 2019, 14, 104665-104670. (IF 6.437, JCR Q1)
34) Pranav Bagaria, Qiang Li, Ashok Dastidar, Chad Mashuga. Classification of Particle Breakage Due to Dust Dispersion. Powder Technol. 2019, 342, 204-213. (IF 5.640, JCR Q2).
35) Yasumitsu Uraki, Liang Zhou, Qiang Li, Teuku Beuna Bardant, Keiichi Koda. Honeycomb-patterned Cellulose as a Promising Tool to Investigate Wood Cell Formation and Deformation. In: Cellulose Science and Technology: Chemistry, Analysis, and Applications. Eds: Thomas Rosenau, Antje Potthast & Johannes Hell. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2018 (Book Chapter)
36) Yan Shi, Xu Yan, Qiang Li, Xin Wang, Mingren Liu, Shangxian Xie, Liyuan Chai, Joshua S. Yuan. Direct Bioconversion of Kraft Lignin to Polyhydroxyalkanoate by Cupriavidus basilensis B-8 without Any Pretreatment. Process Biochem. 2017, 52, 238–242. (IF 4.885, JCR Q3).
37) 胡云,刘金刚,许泽红,李强.不同制备方式得到的MFC的增强应用对比.中国造纸学报,2015, 30,13-17.
38) 李强,刘金刚,王比松.空气对帘式涂布运行稳定性的影响.中国造纸, 2011, 30, 66-71.
39) 孙军, 刘金刚, 王比松, 李强. 表面活性剂在帘式涂布中的应用.中国造纸, 2010, 29, 19-23.
40) 李强,许利,孙军.中性脱墨技术的发展及其应用. 华东纸业, 2010, 41, 13-16.
41) 李强,孙军,许利.纸浆中己烯糖醛酸的产生及其影响与消除方法.黑龙江造纸, 2010, 1, 25-28.
42) 李强,孙军,许利.人工湿地在处理造纸废水中的应用.湖北造纸, 2010, 4, 7-11.
43) 邱怡, 叶君, 毕彦霖, 李强, 林鹿.微波辐射下高含水量木薯淀粉热效应及结晶结构的变化.造纸科学与技术, 2007, 2, 34-37.

[1] Joshua S. Yuan, Qiang Li. Lignin Fractionation and Fabrication for Quality Carbon Fiber. US20200407884A1.

[2] Joshua S. Yuan, Shangxian Xie, Qiang Li. Conversion of Lignin into Bioplastics and Lipid Fuels. WO/2016/154631.

[3] 刘金刚,李强,王比松.一种用于测试涂料中气体含量的方法.CN103884645B.

[4] 刘金刚,王比松,李强.一种用于涂料除气的方法.CN103882775B.