College of Food Science and Engineering,
Northwest A&F University
Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100China
Office Tel: (+86)2987092827
Email:lizhenyu@nwafu.edu.cn
Dr. Zhenyu Li holds a full professorshipin the College of Food Science and Engineering at Northwest A&F University, China. He also works asa research associate (adjunct) in Kennedy School at Harvard University and guest professor in The Center of Membrane Science and Technology at Prince of Songkla University, Thailand.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
u Membrane based water treatment technology
u Novel membrane technology for the separation and purification processes in agro-industry, food engineering and biotechnology
u Innovative membrane materials and modules
u Sustainability in water-energy-food nexus
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
1) Board member of Youth Committee of Chinese Society of Seawater Desalination and Water Reuse
2) Editorial board member, Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering (Elsevier Journal)
3) Editorial Board Member, Chiangmai Journal of Science (Chiangmai University Journal)
WORKING AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
u September, 2016 – till now
Professor
College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, China
(https://food.nwsuaf.edu.cn/szll/js/spkjx/321194.htm)（Chinese website）
u September, 2016 – till now
Research Associate(Adjunct)
Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
John F. Kennedy School of Government,HarvardUniversity, USA
(https://www.belfercenter.org/person/zhenyu-li)
u May, 2020 – till now
Guest Professor (Virtual)
The Membrane Science and Technology Research Center
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
u September, 2015 – August, 2016
Postdoctoral Research Fellow(Supervisor: Prof. Venkatesh Narayanamurti)
Water-Energy Nexus Program, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
John F. Kennedy School of Government,Harvard University, U.S.A.
Research Area: Sustainability in water-energy nexus
u September, 2012 – August, 2015
Research Scientist(Supervisor: Prof. Gary Amy, Prof. NoreddineGhaffour)
Head of Forward Osmosis Research Team
Water Desalination and Reuse Center,
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia
Research Areas:
1) Innovative membrane technologies for desalination and wastewater treatment
2) Design and optimization of membrane process
3) Characterization of membrane fouling propensity
4) Application of renewable energy in water industry
5) Integrated processes for a sustainable solution of water–energy-foodnexus
u September, 2009 – September,2012
Postdoctoral Fellow (Supervisor: Prof. Gary Amy, Prof. Neal Tai-Shung Chung)
Water Desalination and Reuse Center, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore
(Special Academic Partnership Program between King Abdullah University of Science and Technologyand National University of Singapore)
Research Project: Seawater desalination and water reuse by a hybrid forward osmosis process
Preparation of forward osmosis membrane and fabrication of membrane modules
u April, 2008 – January, 2009
Research Fellow, (Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. WiroteYouravong)
Membrane Science and Technology Research Center, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Research Project: Application of membrane technologies in the downstream processing of agro-industry
u July, 1999 - September, 2002
Project Coordinator, Office of Research Services, Anhui Polytechnic University, China
EDUCATION
2004 – 2008 PhD, Biotechnology
Department of Industrial Biotechnology, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Thesis: Development of amulti-stagemembrane filtration process for separation and purification of protease fromthe wastes of fishery industry
Supervisors: Assoc. Prof. Aran H-Kittikun and Assoc. Prof. WiroteYouravong
2002 – 2004 MSc, Biotechnology
Department of Industrial Biotechnology, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Thesis: Separation of proteases from viscera extract of yellowfin tuna(Thunnus albacares) by ultrafiltration
Supervisors: Assoc. Prof. Aran H-Kittikun and Assoc. Prof. WiroteYouravong
1995 –1999 B.E., Food Engineering
Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, China
HONORS AND AWARDS
1)‘Science, Technology & Public Policy (STPP) Postdoctoral Fellowship (2015-2016)’ from John F. Kennedy School of Government,Harvard University, U.S.A
2)‘KAUST Seed Fund Award 2012’ from KAUST, Saudi Arabia
3)‘KAUST Global Collaborative Research (GCR) Fellowship (2009-2011)’ from KAUST, Saudi Arabia
4)‘The Best PhD Thesis Award’ from Agro-Industry Academic Council Association (AIAC) of Thailand, June, 2009, Bangkok, Thailand
5)‘The Outstanding PhD Thesis Award (2008)’ from Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
6)‘Student Travel Award (2007)’ from the European Membrane Society (EMS) for The 6th International Membrane ScienceandTechnology Conference (IMSTEC07)
7)‘Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-financed Students Abroad (2006)’ from Ministry of Education, China
8)‘Development of Excellence in Agro-Industry Fellowship (2004-2007)’ for PhDCandidate from Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
9)‘Development of Excellence in Agro-Industry Fellowship (2002-2004)’ for MScCandidate from Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
10)‘Provincial Award for Outstanding Manager of Scientific Research Services (2001)’ from Education Bureau of Anhui Province Government, China
PUBLICATIONS
Refereed Journal Publications(* Corresponding author)
1)Li, S.H., Meng, H.N., Wang, H.H., Vrouwenvelder, J.S., Li, Z.Y.* 2022. A sacrificial protective layer as fouling control strategy for nanofiltration in water treatment. Water Research 219, 118554.
2)Zhangsun, H., Wang, Q.Z., Xu, Z.H., Wang, J., Wang, X.S., Zhao, Y.J., Zhang, H., Zhao, S., Li, L.H., Li, Z.Y.*, Wang Li. 2022. NiCu nanoalloy embedded in N-doped porous carbon composite as superior electrochemical sensor for neonicotinoid determination. Food Chemistry 384, 132607.
3)Zhao, S.Z., Li, S.H., Pei, J.F., Meng, H.N., Wang, H.H., Li, Z.Y.* 2022. Evaluation of hybrid pressure-driven and osmotically-driven membrane processes for non-thermal production of apple juice concentrate. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies75, 102895.
4)Meng, X.M., Zhang, J.W., Wang, W.J., Gonzalez-Gil, G., Vrouwenvelder, J.S. and Li, Z.Y.* 2022. Effects of nano- and microplastics on kidney: Physicochemical properties, bioaccumulation, oxidative stress and immunoreaction. Chemosphere,288,132631.
5)Wang, H.H., Zhang, Y., Ren, S.P., Pei, J.F. and Li, Z.Y.* 2022. Athermal concentration of apple juice by forward osmosis: process performance and membrane fouling propensity. Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 177,569-577.
6)Dong, M.N., Sun, X.Y., Bu, T., Zhang, H., Wang, J., He, L.H., Li, L.H., Li, Z.Y.* and Wang, L. 2022. 3D/2D TMSs/TiO2 nanofibers heterojunctions for photodynamic-photothermal and oxidase-like synergistic antibacterial therapy co-driven by VIS and NIR biowindows. Composites Part B: Engineering, 230, 109498.
7)Li, S.H., Zhao, S.Z., Pei, J.F., Wang, H.H., Meng, H.N., Vrouwenvelder, J.S. and Li, Z.Y.* 2021. Stimuli-responsive lysozyme nanocapsule engineered microfiltration membranes with a dual-function of anti-adhesion and antibacterial for biofouling mitigation. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 13, 32205-32216.
8)Pei, J.F., Wang, W.J., Wang, Y.F., Wang, H.H., Bucs, S.S., Vrouwenvelder, J.S., Li, Z.Y.* 2021. Fate of polyphenols in forward osmosis. Journal of Membrane Science,621, 118993.
9)Pei, J.F., Gao, S.S., Sarp, S., Wang, H.H., Chen, X.N., Yu, J., Yue, T.L., Youravong, W., Li, Z.Y.* 2021. Emerging forward osmosis and membrane distillation for liquid food concentration: a review. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 20, 1910-1936.
10)Wang, H.H., Zhang, Y., Yang, D.B., Hou, L., Li, Z.Y.* and Wang, Y.Y. 2021. Fluorine-substituted regulation in two comparable isostructural Cd(II) coordination polymers: Enhanced fluorescence detection for tetracyclines in water. Crystal Growth and Design,21, 2488-2497 .
11) Delgado-Gallardo, J., Sullivan, G.L., Esteban, P., Wang, Z.Y., Arar, O., Li. Z.Y., Watson, T.M. and Sarp, S. 2021. From Sampling to Analysis: A Critical Review of Techniques Used in the Detection of Micro- and Nanoplastics in Aquatic Environments. ACS EST Water, 1,4, 748-764.
12)Zhao, S.Z., Li, S.H., Pei, J.F., Guo, Y. and Li, Z.Y.* 2022. Effect of forward osmosis concentration method on cloudy apply juice. Journal of NWAFU (Natural Science), 50, 1-8.
13)Zhang, J.Y., Li, S.H., Wang, W.J., Pei, J.F., Zhang, J.W., Yue, T.L., Youravong, W., Li, Z.Y.* 2021. Bacteriocin assisted food functional membrane for simultaneous exclusion and inactivation of Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris in apple juice. Journal of Membrane Science, 618, 118741.
14)Pei, J.F.,Pei, S.Y., Wang, W.J., Li, S.H., Youravong, W., Li, Z.Y.* 2020. Athermal forward osmosisprocess for the concentration of liquid egg white: Process performance and improved physicochemical property of protein. Food Chemistry312,126032.
15)Kim,Y.,Li, S.,Francis,L.,Li,Z.Y.,Linares,R.V.,Alsaadi,A.S.,Abu-Ghdaib, M., Son, H.S.,Amy, G.,Ghaffour,N. 2019. Osmotically and thermally isolated forward osmosis–membrane distillation (FO–MD) integrated module, Environmental Science & Technology, 53, 3488-3498.
16)Li, Z.Y.*, Siddiqi, A., Diaz Anadon, L., and Narayanamurti, V. 2018. Towards sustainability in water-energy nexus: ocean energy for seawater desalination. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Review 82, 3833-3847.
17) Li, Z.Y.*,Valladares, R., Bucs, S.S., Fortunato, L., Helix-Nielsen, C., Vrouwenvelder, J.S., Ghaffour, N.,Leiknes, T., andAmy, G. 2017. Aquaporin based biomimetic membrane in forward osmosis: chemical cleaning resistance and practical operation. Desalination 420, 208-215.
18)Amy, G., Ghaffour, N., Li, Z.Y., Francis, L., Valladares Linares, R., Missimer, T., and Lattemann, S. 2017. Membrane-based seawater desalination: Present and future prospects. Desalination 401, 16-21.
19)Valladares Linares, R., Li, Z.Y.*, Yangali-Quintanilla, V. Li, Q.Y., Vrouwenvelder, J.S., Ghaffour, N. and Amy, G. 2016. Hybrid SBR-FO system for wastewater treatment and reuse: Operation, fouling and cleaning. Desalination 393, 31-38.
20)Sarp, S., Li, Z.Y., Saththasivam, J. 2016. Pressure retarded osmosis: past experiences, current developments and future prospects. Desalination389, 2-14.
21)Phuntsho, S., Kim, J.E., Johir, M.A.H., Hong, S., Li, Z.Y., Ghaffour, G., Leiknes, T. and Shon, H.K. 2016. Fertiliser drawn forward osmosis process: pilot-scale desalination of mine impaired water for fertigation. Journal of Membrane Science 508, 22-31.
22)Valladares, R., Li, Z.Y.,Yangali-Quintanilla, V.,Ghaffour, N., Amy, G., Leiknes, T., Vrouwenvelder, J.S.2016. Life cycle cost of a hybrid forward osmosis-low pressure reverse osmosis system for seawater desalination and wastewater recovery. Water Research 88, 225-234.
23)Livazovica, S., Li, Z.Y., Behzad, A.R., Peinemann, K.V., Nunes, S.P. 2015. Cellulose multilayer membranes manufacture with ionic liquid. Journal of Membrane Science 490, 282-293.
24)Li, Z.Y.*, Valladares, R., Bucs, S.S., Aubry, C., Ghaffour, N., Amy, G., Vrouwenvelder, J.S. 2015.Calcium carbonate scaling in ammonia-carbon dioxide forward osmosis desalination. Journal of Membrane Science 481, 36-43.
25)Valladares,R, Li, Z.Y.*, Sarp, S., Bucs, S.S., Amy, G., Vrouwenvelder, J.S. 2014.Forward osmosis niches in seawater desalination and wastewater reuse. Water Research 66, 122-139.
26)Valladares, R., Li, Z.Y.*, Sarp, S., Park, Y.G.,Vrouwenvelder, J.S. and Amy, G. 2014. Boron rejection of a new generation forward osmosis membrane for seawater desalination. Desalination and Water Treatment1-7.
27)Valladares R., Bucs, S. S., Li, Z.Y.,AbuGhdeeb, M. Amy, G. and Vrouwenvelder, J.S. 2014. Impact of spacer thickness on biofouling in forward osmosis. Water Research57, 223–233.
28)Li, Z.Y.*, Valladares, R., Yangali-Quintanilla, V., Muhannad, A.G., Zhan, T. and Amy, G. 2014. Osmotically driven membrane process for the management of urban runoff in coastal regions. Water Research48, 200–209.
29)Amy, G., Ghaffour, N., Ng, K.C. and Li, Z.Y. 2013. Advances in low energy desalination. Water Environment Federation (WEF): Water Reuse and Desalination 4, 12–13.
30)Valladares, R., Li, Z.Y.*, Muhannad, A.G., Wei, C.H., Amy, G. and Vrouwenvelder, J.S. 2013. Water harvesting from municipal wastewater via osmotic gradient: an evaluation of process performance. Journal of Membrane Science 447, 50–56.
31)Valladares, R., Li, Z.Y.Yangali-Quintanilla, V., Li, Q. and Amy, G. 2013. Cleaning protocol for a FO membrane fouled in wastewater reuse. Desalination and Water Treatment 51, 4821–4824.
32)Valladares, R, Yangali-Quintanilla, V., Li, Z.Y. and Amy, G. 2012. NOM and TEP fouling of a forward osmosis (FO) membrane: foulant identification and cleaning. Journal of Membrane Science 421-422, 217–224.
33)Li, Z.Y., Yangali-Quintanilla, V., Valladares, R., Li, Q.Y. and Amy, G. 2012. Flux patterns and membrane fouling propensity during desalination of seawater by forward osmosis. Water Research 46, 195–204.
34)Valladares, R., Yangali-Quintanilla, V., Li, Z.Y. and Amy, G. 2011. Rejection of micropollutants by clean and fouled forward osmosis membrane. Water Research 45, 6737–6744.
35)Yangali-Quintanilla, V., Li, Z.Y., Valladares, R., Li, Q.Y. and Amy, G. 2011. Indirect desalination of Red Sea water with forward osmosis and low pressure reverse osmosis for water reuse. Desalination 280, 160–166.
36)Laorko, A., Li, Z.Y., Tongchitpakdee, S. and Youravong, W. 2011. Effect of gas sparging on flux enhancement and phytochemical properties of clarified pineapple juice by microfiltration. Separation and Purification Technology 80, 445–451.
37)Laorko, A., Li, Z.Y., Tongjitpakdee, S., Chantachum, S. and Youravong, W. 2010. Effect of membrane property and operating conditions on phytochemical properties and permeate flux during clarification of pineapple juice. Journal of Food Engineering 100, 514–521.
38)Youravong, W., Li, Z.Y. and Laorko, A. 2010. Influence of gas sparging on clarification of pineapple wine by microfiltration. Journal of Food Engineering 96, 427–432.
39)Li. Z.Y., Youravong, W. and H-Kittikun, A. 2010. Protein hydrolysis by protease isolated from tuna spleen by membrane filtration: a comparative study with commercial proteases. LWT-Food Science and Technology 43, 166–172.
40)Li. Z.Y., H-Kittikun, A. and Youravong, W. 2009. Purification of protease from pre-treated tuna spleen extract by ultrafiltration: an altered operational mode involving critical flux condition and diafiltration. Separation and Purification Technology 66, 368–374.
41)Laorko, A., Li, Z.Y., Youravong, W., Tongjitpakdee, S. and Chantachum, S. 2008. Cold sterilization of coconut water by membrane filtration: effects of membrane property and operation condition. Applied Membrane Science and Technology. 7, 23–31.
42)Li, Z.Y., Youravong, W. and H-Kittikun, A. 2008. Removal of suspended particles from extract of tuna spleen by microfiltration: experimental evaluation of a low fouling condition. Journal of Food Engineering 85, 309–315.
43)Li, Z.Y., H-Kittikun, A. and Youravong, W. 2008. Removal of suspended solids from tuna spleen extract by microfiltration: a batch process design and improvement. Biochemical Engineering Journal 38, 226–233.
44)Li, Z.Y., H-Kittikun, A. and Youravong, W. 2008. Separation of protease from yellowfin tuna spleen extract by ultrafiltration: effect of hydrodynamics and gas sparging on critical and limiting flux and selectivity. Journal of Membrane Science 311, 104–111.
45)Li, Z.Y., Youravong, W. and H-Kittikun, A. 2006. Separation of proteases from yellowfin tuna spleen by ultrafiltration. Bioresource Technology 97, 2364–2370.
46)Li, Z.Y., Youravong, W. and H-Kittikun, A. 2006. Analysis of fouling mechanism during dead-end microfiltration of tuna spleen extract. Journal of Anhui Polytechnic University. 21, 1–6.
Books and Book Chapters
1) Valladares,R, Li, Z.Y., Elimelech, M., Amy, G., and Vrouwenvelder, J.S. Recent Development in Forward Osmosis Processes. Lodon: International Water Association (IWA) Publishing. 2017. ISBN: 9781780408118.
2) Li, Z.Y., Valladares,R, Sarp, S., and Amy, G. Chapter 9: Direct and indirect seawater desalination by forward osmosis. In (Hilal, N. and Sarp, S.eds.) Membrane Based Salinity Gradient Processes for Water Treatment and Power Generation. Oxford: Elsevier Publishing. 2018.ISBN: 978-0-444-63961-5.
3) Li, S.H., Li, Z.Y. Chapter 11: Reverse osmosis and forward osmosis in integrated systems. In (Angelo, B., Alfredo, C., Navin, K.R. eds) Current Trends and Future Developments on (Bio-) Membranes. Elsevier Publishing. Oxford: Elsevier Publishing. 2019. ISBN: 978-0-12-816777-9.
4) Li, S., Li, Z.Y. Chapter 12: Reverse osmosis and forward osmosis in desalination membrane systems. In (Angelo, B., Alfredo, C., Navin, K.R. eds) Current Trends and Future Developments on (Bio-) Membranes.Oxford: Elsevier Publishing. 2019. ISBN: 978-0-12-816777-9.
Conference Presentations (* as the presenter or corresponding author)
1)Li, Z.Y.*,Integrated forward osmosis and low pressure reverse osmosis technology for seawater desalination and direct potable reuse. National Summitof innovation in membrane technology 2019, Ning Bo, China, April 26-38, 2019(Keynote speaker and acting chairman of the summit).
2)Li, Z.Y.*, Valladares, R., GhaffourN., and Amy, G.Forward osmosis-low pressure reverse osmosis: Indirect desalination and engineered potable reuse in the coastal regions. DesalTech 2015, San Diego, USA, August 28-29, 2015 (platform presentation).
3)Li, Z.Y.*, Valladares, R., GhaffourN.,VrouwenvelderJ. S.and Amy, G. Draw side fouling in forward osmosis. The 2nd International Conference on Desalination Using Membrane Technology, Singapore, July 26-29, 2015 (platform presentation).
4)Li, Z.Y.*, Valladares, R.,Muhannad, A.G., VrouwenvelderJ. S.GhaffourN. and Amy, G. Comparative assessment of water recovery from primary and secondary wastewater effluents using forward osmosis.International Forward Osmosis Association (IFOA) World Summit, Lisbon, Protugal, September 18-19, 2014 (platform presentation).
5)Li, Z.Y.*, Valladares, R.,Muhannad, A.G.and Amy, G. The process performance and fate of boron in amulti-stage forward osmosis process for integrated water management. European Desalination Society (EDS)Conference and Exhibition on Desalination for the Environment: Clean Water and Energy, Limassol, Cyprus. May11–15, 2014 (platform presentation).
6)Li, Z.Y.*, Valladares, R.,Muhannad, A.G.and Amy, G.Draw solution induced scalingduring ammonia-carbon dioxideforward osmosisdesalination. American Membrane Technology Association (AMTA) Membrane Technology Conference and Exhibition, Las Vegas, Nevada, US. March10–13, 2014 (platform presentation).
7)Li, Z.Y.*, Valladares, R., Muhannad, A.G. andAmy, G.Comparative assessment of forward osmosis (FO) niches in desalination. International Desalination Association (IDA) World Congress, Tianjin, China. October 20–25, 2013 (platform presentation).
8)Valladares, R., Yangali-Quintanilla, V., Li, Z.Y.*, and Amy, G. Immersed forward osmosis membranes for rejection of organic micropollutants in water reuse. The 8th International Water Association (IWA) Specialist Conference on Assessment and Control of Micropollutants/Hazardous Substances in Water, Zurich, Switzerland. June 16–20, 2013 (platform presentation).
9)Li, Z.Y.*, Valladares, R., Muhannad, A.G., and Amy, G. Forward Osmosis for the Management of Urban Runoff in Coastal Regions. The 10th International Water Association (IWA) Leading Edge Conference on Water and Waste Water Technologies, Bordeaux, France. June 2–6, 2013 (platform presentation).
10)Valladares, R., Li, Z.Y., Muhannad, A.G., and Amy, G. Boron rejection of a new generation TFC FO membrane for seawater desalination: influence of flux, membrane structure and reverse draw solute. The 1st Conference on Desalination using Membrane Technology, Sitges, Spain. April 7–10, 2013 (platform presentation).
11)Li, Z.Y.*, Valladares, R., Muhannad, A.G., and Amy, G. Forward osmosis (FO): comparative assessment of water treatment applications. American Water Works Association (AWWA) Water Quality and Technology Conference, Toronto, Canada. November 4–8, 2012 (platform presentation).
12)Li, Z.Y.*, Yangali-Quintanilla, V. and Amy, G. Seawater desalination by forward osmosis: investigation of flux pattern and membrane fouling. The International Water Association (IWA) World Congress and Exhibition, Busan, Korea. September 16–21, 2012 (platform presentation).
13)Li, Z.Y.*, Yangali-Quintanilla, V., Li, Q.Y., Valladares, R. and Amy, G. A sequential batch reactor–forward osmosis system for water reuse. American Membrane Technology Association (AMTA) Membrane Technology Conference and Exhibition, Glendale, Arizona, US. February 27–March 1, 2012 (platform presentation).
14)Amy, G., Yangali-Quintanilla, V., Valladares, R. and Li, Z.Y. The fate of emerging organic contaminants in forward osmosis membranes. American Water Works Association (AWWA) Water Quality Technology Conference, Phoenix, Arizona, US. November 13–17, 2011 (platform presentation).
15)Li, Z.Y.*, Yangali-Quintanilla, V., Amy, G. and Chung, T.S. Surface modification of membrane to reduce fouling during forward osmosis. The 6th International Water Association (IWA) Specialist Conference on Membrane Technology, Aachen, Germany. October 4–7, 2011 (platform presentation).
16)Amy, G., Yangali-Quintanilla, V., Li, Z.Y., Valladares, R.and Li, Q.Y. Wastewater reclamation with forward osmosis and Red Sea water. International Desalination Association (IDA) World Congress on Desalination and Water Reuse, Perth, Australia. September 4–9, 2011 (platform presentation).
17)Yangali-Quintanilla, V., Maenga, S.K., Fujiokaa, T., Kennedya, M., Li, Z.Y. and Amy, G. Nanofiltration vs. Reverse Osmosis for the removal of emerging organic contaminants in water reuse. The 6th Conference of the Aseanian Membrane Society in conjunction with the 7th International Membrane Science and Technology Conference (AMS2006/IMSTEC2010), Sydney, Australia. November 22–26, 2010 (platform presentation).
18)Li, Z.Y.*, Youravong, W. and H-Kittikun, A. A multi-stages membrane filtration process for separation and purification of protease from the wastes of fishery industry. The 6th Regional Symposium on Membrane Science and Technology (MST2008), Phuket, Thailand. August 13–15, 2008 (platform presentation).
19)Li, Z.Y.*, H-Kittikun, A. and Youravong, W. Effect of crossflow velocity on suspended solid removal, critical flux and limiting flux in microfiltration of tuna spleen extract. The 4th Regional Symposium & Workshop on membrane science and technology (MST2006), Singapore. April 27–28, 2006 (platform presentation).
20)Li, Z.Y.*, Youravong, W. and H-Kittikun, A. Isolation of protease from yellowfin tuna viscera by ultrafiltration. The 2nd Regional Symposium on Membrane Science and Technology (MST2004), Johor, Malaysia. April 21–25, 2004 (platform presentation).
PATENTS
Yangali-Quintanilla, V., Li, Z.Y., Valladares, R., and Amy, G. Apparatus, System, and Method for Forwar Osmosis in Water Reuse. US Patent 20,130,001,162.
Ghaffour, N., Lijo, F., Li, Z.Y., Valladares, R., Ahmad, S., Muhannad, A.G. and Amy, G. Osmotically and Thermally Isolated Forward Osmosis-Membrane Distillation (FO-MD) Integrated Module for Water Treatment Applications. WIPO Patent 2016/135701.
Li. Z.Y., Li, S.H., Zhao, S.Z. and Pei, J.F. A method for membrane fouling control by coating-decoating strategy. Chinese Patent 202110307837.0. (Published)
Li. Z.Y. and Li, S.H. Fabrication and application of a stimuli-responsive and controlled release MIL-53 membrane without leaching of metal ions. Chinese Patent 202210672989.5. (Published)
