Bioenergy Laborotary |
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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