Prof. Yongfeng Li, a leading researcher in Wood Science and Technology, holds a Ph.D. from Northeast Forestry University, China. With international experience as a visiting scholar at the University of Maryland and FPInnovations in Canada, he excels in polymer-wood composites, nanotechnology, and sustainable materials. Prof. Li’s groundbreaking research is published in high-impact journals like Nature and ACS Applied Nano Materials. He holds numerous patents, including innovative wood treatments, and has received prestigious awards such as the Shenzong Qi Wood Award. As a project leader and editorial board member, he combines academic excellence with impactful innovation. 🌱🏆📚.
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Academic and Experience 🎓
Prof. Yongfeng Li has a distinguished educational background and professional experience in Wood Science and Technology. He earned his Ph.D. (2008-2012), Master’s (2005-2008), and Bachelor’s (2001-2005) degrees from Northeast Forestry University, China. Prof. Li expanded his expertise through international exposure as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Maryland (2016-2017) in Material Science and Engineering and at FPInnovations in Canada (2011-2012), focusing on wood modification. This blend of advanced education and global experience underpins his leadership in wood science, sustainable materials, and innovative research, cementing his reputation as a prominent figure in his field. 🌳🔬🌍
Accolades and Recognition 🥇
Prof. Yongfeng Li has received numerous prestigious awards and honors throughout his illustrious career. 🌟 In 2019, he became an Editorial Board Member of Advances in Materials. 📘 In 2018, he earned third prize for “National Ecological Civilization & E-Teaching Achievements” 🌍 and was named “Pacemaker to Young Post Expert” at Shandong Agricultural University. 🏅 His first prize in the “Micro-Lecture Competition for Agriculture and Forestry Majors” followed in the same year. 📚 Earlier, he received honors like the Jiangsu High-Level Talent Plan (2015) 💼 and the “SHENZONGQI” Wood Science Paper Prize (2012). 📜 His academic journey is decorated with multiple scholarships, teaching awards, and leadership recognitions. 🎓✨
Scientific and Technological Achievement🌱🏆
Yongfeng Li, Xiaoying Dong, and collaborators have made significant contributions to wood hybrid materials and coatings through patented innovations. A notable patent (ZL201610114880.4) describes a superhydrophobic, oleophobic, antifungal, antibacterial, fire-retardant, and weather-resistant wood modifier, transferred on 30 November 2017 for ￥330,000. Another patent (ZL201610114670.5) covers waterborne wood coatings modified by 2D graphene oxide and 1D nanocellulose, transferred on 1 September 2020 for ￥100,000. Innovative nanoclay (ZL201210287368.1) and POSS (ZL201210287595.4) infiltration methods for hybrid nanocomposites were also patented, transferred in 2020 and 2021, respectively, each for ￥100,000. These advancements highlight breakthroughs in sustainable, functional materials. 🌱🔬✨
Book/Chapter📖
Yongfeng Li has contributed significantly to the field of composite materials and biopolymer grafting through key book chapters. In Advances in Composite Materials – Analysis of Natural and Man-made Materials (2011), Chapter 9 explores “Wood-Polymer Composites,” highlighting innovative approaches to material enhancement (ISBN: 978-953-307-449-8). Additionally, in Biopolymer Grafting: Applications (2017), co-authored with Xiaoying Dong, Chapter 11 delves into “Grafting Modification of Wood for High Performance,” showcasing advancements in biopolymer applications (ISBN: 978-0-12-810462-0). Published by INTECH and Elsevier, these works underscore groundbreaking insights into sustainable and high-performance materials. 📚🌱✨.
Contributions and Research Focus 🔬
Prof. Yongfeng Li’s research primarily revolves around wood science and sustainable materials engineering. He specializes in wood reinforcement and stabilization, polymer-wood composites, and nanotechnology applications. His work includes innovations like epoxy-acrylic polymer filling for wood strengthening, graphene oxide-enhanced coatings, and vacuum-thermo treatments for dimensional stability. Prof. Li’s research also explores environmentally friendly structural materials, such as laminated poplar veneer lumber and in-situ polymerized wood panels. His contributions significantly advance sustainable construction materials, mechanical property enhancement, and green engineering solutions, bridging the gap between academia and industrial applications. 🌱🏗️🧪
Publication Top Notes📄✨
Current utilization of waste biomass as filler for wood adhesives: A review
Enhancing the Mechanical Properties of Waterborne Polyurethane Paint by Graphene Oxide for Wood Products
Acrylic Resin Filling Cell Lumen Enabled Laminated Poplar Veneer Lumber as Structural Building Material
Nanocellulose-reinforced polyurethane as flexible coating for cork floor
Acetylated nanocellulose reinforced hydroxypropyl starch acetate realizing polypropylene replacement for green packaging application
AgCu Nanoparticles as an Antibacterial Coating for Wood
Epoxy-Acrylic Polymer In-Situ Filling Cell Lumen and Bonding Cell Wall for Wood Reinforcement and Stabilization