Cheng Zhang's Research

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Biomass Conversion for Renewable Fuel: Transforming variety biomass sources, such as agricultural and forest residues, municipal solid waste and digester solids, into usable energy products.
Innovative Materials from Biocrude: Converting biocrude into value-added materials. This includes developing asphalt binders and specialized coatings for various applications, such as slow-release fertilizers and waterproof sealants.
Toward a Circular Bioeconomy: Integrating biomass valorization strategies that turn waste into sustainable fuels, functional materials and biodegradable packaging.

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