Overview
Research Interests
Yining Zeng is applying microscopic tools to reveal detailed mechanisms of the degradation of biomass due to various chemical pretreatment conditions and biological digestion methods, which might not be detected by large-scale measurements. The current technologies involve coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering microscope, stimulated Raman scattering microscope and fluorescence lifetime imaging microscope, and others. Zeng is also interested in developing high-sensitive and chemical-specific detection techniques for biomass and biomaterials applications.
Professional Experience
Postdoctoral Researcher, NLR (2008–2009)
Education/Academic Qualification
Master, Analytical Chemistry, Peking University
Bachelor, Chemistry, Peking University
PhD, Physical Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin
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Collaborations and Top Research Areas From the Past 5 Years
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Paper or Plastic? Multiscale Material Handling Properties of Two Model Municipal Solid Waste Streams
Finney, T., Oberteuffer-Bailey, R., Wilson, A., Zeng, Y., Navar, R., Donohoe, B. & Davis, B., 2025, In: Waste and Biomass Valorization. 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Remediation and Upcycling of Microplastics by Algae with Wastewater Nutrient Removal and Bioproduction Potential: Article No. 11570
Long, B., Li, Q., Hu, C., Chen, Y., Zeng, Y., Li, W., Pearson, S., Liu, M., Fei, C., Yuan, J. & Dai, S., 2025, In: Nature Communications. 16, 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Storage-Induced Collapse of Lignin Macromolecular Structure and Its Impacts on the Biorefinery
Zeng, Y., Lin, K.-T., Happs, R., Leal, J., Kang, X., Dou, C., Kruger, J., Ding, L., Sale, K., Semelsberger, T., Ray, A., Sun, N. & Donohoe, B., 2025, In: ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering. 13, 30, p. 12178-12187 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Surface Chemistry and Particle Morphology Changes in Pine Biomass Under Indirect Thermal Gradients: Implications for Feed Screw Design
Zeng, Y., Gruber, J., Dunning, T., Rowland, S., Carpenter, D. & Donohoe, B., 2025, In: ACS Omega. 10, 49, p. 60697-60706 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Unveiling Feedstock Variability: Insights into Corn Stover Conversion - Part I: Physicochemical Properties and Self-Degradation
Kang, X., Dou, C., Sale, K., Ding, L., Zeng, Y., Goliman, K., Donohoe, B. & Sun, N., 2025, In: ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering. 13, 20, p. 7406-7417 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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