Associate Professor
Email: wenqiang.liu@hust.edu.cn
Phone: 027-87545526
Academic Areas: Thermal Engineering
Research Interests: CO2 capture by Calcium Looping Process , Chemical Looping Combustion, Hydrogen Production Route by Sorption Enhanced Steam Methane Reforming
Academic Degrees
PhD, 2008 – 2012, School of Mechanical Engineer, The University of Queensland, Mechanical Engineering, Australia
Master, 2005 – 2006, School of Mechanical Engineer, The University of Queensland, Mechanical Engineering, Australia
Bacholer, 1999– 2003, Mechanical Design Manufacturingand Automation, Guangdong Ocean University
Professional Experience
Associate Professor (2015-present); School of Energy and Power Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology;
Lecturer (2012-2014); School of Energy and Power Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology;
Research Assistant (2006-2007); School of Mechanical Engineer, The University of Queensland, Mechanical Engineering, Australia
Selected Publications
From 2016-present
Zexin Li, Wenqiang Liu, Shun Yao, Yuandong Yang, Qiuwan Li and Shimeng Zhou, Synthesis of waste bagasse-derived Li4SiO4-based ceramics for cyclic CO2 capture: Investigation on the effects of different pretreatment approaches. CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL. 47, 20(2021).
Yang Yuandong, Cao Jixue, Hu Yingchao, Sun Jian, Yao Shun, Li Qiuwan, Li Zexin, Zhou Shimeng, Liu Wenqiang. Eutectic doped Li4SiO4 adsorbents using the optimal dopants for highly efficient CO2 removal [J]. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2021.
Yang Yuandong, Yao Shun, Hu Yingchao, Sun Jian, Li Qiuwan, Li Zexin, Zhou Shimeng, Liu Wenqiang. High-temperature CO2 adsorption by one-step fabricated Nd-doped Li4SiO4 pellets [J]. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2021, 410(128346).
Yang Yuandong, Yao Shun, Liu Wenqiang, Hu Yingchao, Li Qiuwan, Li Zexin, Zhou Shimeng, Zhou Zijian. Novel synthesis of tailored Li4SiO4-based microspheres for ultrafast CO2 adsorption [J]. Fuel Processing Technology, 2021, 213(106675).
Yuandong Yang, Qianjun Chen, Wenqiang Liu*, Shun Yao, Jixue Cao, Qiuwan Li, Minghou Xu*. Mineral-derived Li4SiO4-based adsorbent for post-combustion CO2 capture: An experimental and kinetic investigation [J]. Proceedings of the Combustion Institute (2020)
Yang Yuandong, Yao Shun, Hu Yingchao, Sun Jian, Cao Jixue, Li Qiuwan, Liu Wenqiang*. Mechanochemically activated Li4SiO4-based adsorbent with enhanced CO2 capture performance and its modification mechanisms [J]. Fuel, 273 (2020) 117749（o1p2）
Yang Yuandong, Liu Wenqiang, Hu Yingchao, Sun Jian, Tong Xianliang, Li Qiuwan, Zhou Zijian. Novel low cost Li4SiO4-based sorbent with naturally occurring wollastonite as Si-source for cyclic CO2 capture [J]. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2019, 374(328-37.
Tong Xianliang, Liu Wenqiang, Yang Yuandong, Sun Jian, Hu Yingchao, Chen Hongqiang, Li Qiuwan. A semi-industrial preparation procedure of CaO-based pellets with high CO2 uptake performance [J]. Fuel Processing Technology, 2019, 193(149-58.
Wenyu Wang, Wenqiang Liu*, Jian Sun, Yingchao Hu, Yuandong Yang, Chang Wen*, Reactivation of CaO-based sorbents via multi-acidification under N2 or oxy-fuel (with and without SO2) calcination conditions[J]. Fuel, 2019, 244: 13-21.
Yang Yuandong, Liu Wenqiang, Hu Yingchao, Sun Jian, Chen Qianjun, Tong Xianliang, Li Qiuwan. Enhancement of CO2 Absorption in Li4SiO4 by Acidification and Eutectic Doping [J]. Energy & Fuels, 2018, 32(12): 12758-65.
Yang Yuandong, Liu Wenqiang, Hu Yingchao, Sun Jian, Tong Xianliang, Chen Qianjun, Li Qiuwan. One-step synthesis of porous Li4SiO4-based adsorbent pellets via graphite moulding method for cyclic CO2 capture [J]. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2018, 353(92-9.
Hu Yingchao, Liu Wenqiang, Yang Yuandong, Tong Xianliang, Chen Qianjun, Zhou Zijian. Synthesis of highly efficient, structurally improved Li 4 SiO 4 sorbents for high-temperature CO 2 capture [J]. Ceramics International, 2018, 44(14): 16668-77.
Jian Sun*, Cheng Liang, Wenyu Wang, Wenqiang Liu*, Screening of Naturally Al/Si-Based Mineral Binders to Modify CaO-Based Pellets for CO2 Capture, Energy & Fuels, 2017, 31, 14070-14078.
Jian Sun, Yuandong Yang, Yafei Guo, Yongqing Xu, Weiling Li, Chuanwen Zhao, Wenqiang Liu*, Ping Lu, Stabilized CO2 capture performance of wet mechanically activated dolomite, Fuel 222(2018) 334-342.
Yang Zhang, Xun Gong*, Xuanlong Chen, Li Yin, Jian Zhang, Wenqiang Liu*，Performance of synthetic CaO-based sorbent pellets for CO2 capture and kinetic analysis. Fuel 232 (2018) 205–214.
Hu Yingchao, Liu Wenqiang, Zhou Zijian, Yang Yuandong. Preparation of Li4SiO4 Sorbents for Carbon Dioxide Capture via a Spray-Drying Technique [J]. Energy & Fuels, 2018, 32(4): 4521-7.
Hu Yingchao,Liu Wenqiang,Yang Yuandong,Sun Jian,Zhou Zijian,Xu Minghou . Enhanced CO2 Capture Performance of Limestone by Industrial Waste Sludge [J]. Chemical Engineering & Technology, 2017, 40(12): 2322-2328
Chen Hongqiang, Liu Wenqiang, Sun Jian,Hu Yingchao,Wang Wenyu,Yang Yuandong,Yao Shun,Xu Minghou. Routine Investigation of CO2 Sorption Enhancement for Extruded–Spheronized CaO-Based Pellets[J]. Energy & Fuels,2017, 31(9): 9660-9667.
Hu Yingchao, Liu Wenqiang, Peng Yang, Yang Yuandong, Sun Jian, Chen Hongqiang, Zhou Zijian, Xu Minghou. One-step synthesis of highly efficient CaO-based CO2 sorbent pellets via gel-casting technique [J]. Fuel Processing Technology, 2017, 160(2017): 70-77.
Sun Jian, Liu Wenqiang, Chen Hongqiang, Zhang Yang, Hu Yingchao, Wang Wenyu, Li Xian, Xu Minghou. Stabilized CO2 capture performance of extruded–spheronized CaO-based pellets by microalgae templating [J]. Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, 2017, 36(3): 3977-3984.
Sun Jian, Liu Wenqiang, Wang Wenyu, Hu Yingchao, Yang Xinwei, Chen Hongqiang, Peng Yang, Xu Minghou. CO2 Sorption Enhancement of Extruded-Spheronized CaO-Based Pellets by Sacrificial Biomass Templating Technique [J]. Energy & Fuels, 2016, 30: 9613–9621.
Hu Yingchao, Liu Wenqiang, Sun Jian, Yang Xinwei, Zhou Zijian, Zhang Yang, Xu Minghou. High Temperature CO2 Capture on Novel Yb2O3-Supported CaO-Based Sorbents [J]. Energy & Fuels, 2016, 30: 6606-6613.
Zhang Yang, Liu Wenqiang, Yang Xinwei, Sun Jian, Hu Yingchao, Xu Minghou. Incorporation of CaO in Inert Solid Matrix by Spray Drying Sol mixture of Precursors [J]. RSC Advances, 2016.
Yang Xinwei, Liu Wenqiang, Sun Jian, Hu Yingchao, Wang Wenyu, Chen Hongqiang, Zhang Yang, Li Xian, Xu Minghou. Alkali‐Doped Lithium Orthosilicate Sorbents for Carbon Dioxide Capture[J]. ChemSusChem, 2016, 9(17): 2480-2487.
Yang Xinwei, Liu Wenqiang, Sun Jian, Hu Yingchao, Wang Wenyu, Chen Hongqiang, Zhang Yang, Li Xian, Xu Minghou. Preparation of Novel Li4SiO4 Sorbents with Superior Performance at Low CO2 Concentration [J]. ChemSusChem, 2016, 9: 1607-1613.
Sun Jian, Liu Wenqiang, Li Mingkui, Yang Xinwei, Wang Wenyu, Hu Yingchao, Chen Hongqiang, Li Xian, Xu Minghou. Mechanical Modification of Naturally Occurring Limestone for High Temperature CO2 Capture [J]. Energy & Fuels, 2016, 30(8): 6597-6605.
Hu Yingchao, Liu Wenqiang, Chen Hongqiang, Zhou Zijian, Wang Wenyu, Sun Jian, Yang Xinwei, Li Xian, Xu Minghou. Screening of inert solid supports for CaO-based sorbents for high temperature CO2 capture [J]. Fuel, 2016, 181: 199-206.
Hu Yingchao, Liu Wenqiang, Wang Wenyu, Sun Jian, Yang Xinwei, Chen Hongqiang, Xu Minghou. Investigation of novel naturally occurring manganocalcite for CO2 capture under oxy-fuel calcination [J]. Chem Eng J, 2016, 296: 412-419.
Sun Jian, Liu Wenqiang, Wang Wenyu, Hu Yingchao, Yang Xinwei, Chen Hongqiang, Zhang Yang, Li Xian, Xu Minghou. Optimizing Synergy between Phosphogypsum Disposal and Cement Plant CO2 Capture by the Calcium Looping Process [J]. Energy & Fuels, 2016, 30: 1256-1265.
Sun Jian, Liu Wenqiang, Hu Yingchao, Wu Jianqun, Li Mingkui, Yang Xinwei, Wang Wenyu, Xu Minghou. Enhanced performance of extruded-spheronized carbide slag pellets for high temperature CO2 capture [J]. Chem Eng J, 2016, 285: 293-303.
Hu Yingchao, Liu Wenqiang, Sun Jian, Li Mingkui, Yang Xinwei, Zhang Yang, Liu Xiaowei, Xu Minghou. Structurally improved CaO-based sorbent by organic acids for high temperature CO2 capture [J]. Fuel, 2016, 167: 17-24.
Zhu Xianqing, Li Xian, Xiao Li, Zhang Xiaoyong, Tong Shan, Wu Chao, Ashida Ryuichi, Liu Wenqiang, Miura Kouichi, Yao Hong. Novel carbon-rich additives preparation by degradative solvent extraction of biomass wastes for coke-making [J]. Bioresource Technology, 2016, 207: 85-91.
Li Zehua, Wang Yin, Li Zhiwei, Li Meng, Xu Kai, Liu Wenqiang, Luo Guangqian, Yao Hong. Limestone Decomposition in O2/CO2/Steam Atmosphere Integrated with Coal Combustion [J]. Energy & Fuels, 2016, 30 (6), 5092–5100.
Awards:
Scholar of HUST,2016
Renowned Scholar of HUST, 2019
Chutian Scholar of Hubei Province 2014
2018 National Science Award in Hubei Province (First Prize)
Courses Taught
Future Energy
CO2 Capture Utilizatoin and Storage
Projects
1. National Natural Science Foundation of China：51886083, Research of Decarbonation Mechanism of Novel Li4SO4 Sorbent under Low CO2 concentration, 2018/01-2021/12
2. National Natural Science Foundation of China：51306063, Research of Manufacture and Properties of Catalyst-Sorbent Composite for Near-Zero CO2 Emission Coal Utilizatoin System, 2014/01-2016/12
3. Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China：20130142120047, Research of Sorption Enhanced Steam Methane Reforming for Near-Zero CO2 Emission Coal Utilizatoin System, 2014/01-2016/12
