Yudong Li

Yudong Li serves as a Researcher III in the Chemical Engineering department at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), operating within the Catalytic Carbon Transformation and Scale-Up Center. His work centers on advancing catalytic processes for biomass and waste carbon conversion into biofuels and bioproducts, with active contributions to NREL's bioenergy research initiatives.

His research specializes in enzymatic hydrolysis optimization, lignocellulosic biomass pretreatment, and biorefinery scale-up challenges. Key focus areas include rheological behavior of biomass slurries, solid-liquid separation techniques, and continuous processing systems for corn stover and similar feedstocks. This work directly addresses efficiency barriers in industrial-scale biofuel production through innovative engineering solutions.

Recent publications reveal a concentrated research trajectory toward scalable biomass conversion technologies, particularly continuous enzymatic hydrolysis systems and risk-aware scale-up methodologies. His 2024-2025 outputs demonstrate interdisciplinary integration of chemical engineering principles with materials science for thermal energy applications, emphasizing practical implementation in biorefinery settings.

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As a core contributor to NREL's Catalytic Carbon Transformation and Scale-Up Center, Li collaborates extensively with internal research teams and external partners on biomass conversion projects. His work supports the center's mission to develop commercially viable pathways for transforming renewable carbon resources into sustainable energy products through integrated process engineering.