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At Mississippi State University, Dr. Fei Yu leads groundbreaking research on CO₂ capture and utilization. His work focuses on converting biomass into synthesis gas (syngas)�a blend of hydrogen (H₂), carbon monoxide (CO), and carbon dioxide (CO₂)�through gasification of agricultural and forest residues. This syngas is then transformed into renewable fuels such as alcohol and gasoline.

With petroleum prices increasing and dependence on foreign oil becoming an issue of national security, we choose thermochemical pathway to create alternative fuel sources with resources readily available in the Southeastern United States. An abundance of biomass from agricultural and forest waste products exists in Mississippi. By combining heat, steam, and solid carbon-based waste through a process known as gasification, this biomass can be made into synthesis gas (syngas).

Dr. Yu has also developed a one-step catalytic process that reduces the complexity and cost of converting syngas into liquid hydrocarbons, making the process more scalable. Additionally, his lab studies the production of biochar, a byproduct of biomass pyrolysis, which can be applied to soil as a long-term carbon sink while enhancing plant growth. This dual-purpose approach both supports sustainable agriculture and contributes to carbon sequestration.

His collaborations with industrial partners to convert low-grade lignite and biomass into clean fuels further illustrate the practical impact of his research. Dr. Yu�s innovations represent a model for combining carbon capture and utilization in pursuit of a circular carbon economy�an approach that addresses both emissions and sustainability.

Teaching Areas:

Chemical basis of Wood-Based Bioenergy (FP 4990/6990, Graduate level) 2008

Transport in Biological Engineering (ABE 3303, Junior level) 2009-2011, 2021- current

Bioprocessing Engineering (ABE 4990/6990, Senior / Graduate level) 2009

Biomass and Bioenergy (ABE 8990, Graduate level) 2012

Chemical Reaction Engineering (ABE 8990, Graduate level) 2013

Principal of Engineering Design (ABE 4813, Senior level) 2016- 2020

Practices of Engineering Design (ABE 4833, Senior level) 2017- 2020

Graduate Seminar I (ABE 8911, Graduate level) 2017- current

Graduate Seminar II (ABE 8921, Graduate level) 2017- current

 

To contact us:

Department of Ag. and Bio. Eng.

Mississippi State University

130 Creelman Street

Mississippi State, MS 39762

Tel: 662-325-0206

Fax: 662-325-3853

Email: fyu@abe.msstate.edu

 

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