Wennan Zhang

Wennan Zhang is an Associate Professor at Mid Sweden University within the Department of Natural Sciences, Design and Sustainable Development (NDH), focusing on Energy Technology. His research bridges biomass conversion, gasification, and emission control to advance renewable energy systems.

• Academic Rank: Associate Professor
• Department: Natural Sciences, Design and Sustainable Development (NDH)
• Email: wennan.zhang@miun.se

Research interests include:

• Biomass pyrolysis and gasification
• Catalytic processes for fuel conversion
• Biogas and biomethanation
• Torrefaction for improved fuel properties
• Particulate matter emission reduction
• Alkali release control in thermal processes

Recent publications analyze biomass-pollutant synergies, catalyst optimization, and low-temperature composting for emissions reduction. His work spans agricultural residues, sewage sludge, and microalgae as feedstocks.

Projects include:

• Char-CC: Biochar in composting to reduce greenhouse gases
• BiGaCO: Biogas production from biomass residues
• Biogas from syngas methanation