KraftLignin.com believes it’s important to recognize our leaders in the kraft lignin industry. It would be impossible to identify everyone who’s made a difference or significant contribution to the industry. But we must begin somewhere, which is the purpose for this page. We would love to receive your feedback and information on the leaders we may not be familiar with.
Researchers
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Dr. Jinghao Li
Dr. Li is a distinguished researcher and Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Paper Engineering at Western Michigan University. With a Ph.D. focused on biopolymer valorization, Dr. Li has built a strong reputation for his innovative work in lignin conversion and biorefinery technologies. Dr. Li’s work is underpinned by a vision to revolutionize the biomass economy through lignin based solutions. Dr. Li is at the forefront of lignin valorization, combining molecular engineering, process innovation, and materials science to convert kraft lignin into high performance, commercially viable products.
Kraftlignin.com is aware of the impressive work performed by Dr. Li, particularly the development of rigid lignin carbon foam that he co-developed with Dr. Zhiyong Cai and Dr. Qiangu Yan (U.S. patent 11,142,458) granted in 2021.