Yu Fu

Yu Fu is a Lecturer at South Dakota Mines. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of North Texas. His research focuses on sustainable materials and biotechnology, particularly in developing eco-friendly composites and optimizing natural fiber processing through bacterial and enzymatic methods. Key areas include hemp retting, life cycle assessment, and formaldehyde emission reduction.

His work bridges materials science and environmental engineering, addressing challenges in green manufacturing and sustainable resource utilization. Recent studies emphasize bacterial retting techniques for natural fibers and their integration with biodegradable polymers like PLA for automotive applications.

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