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Professor Shusheng Pang

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Department: Chemical and Process Engineering

Email: shusheng.pang@canterbury.ac.nz

Direct Dial: +64 3 3694094

Office: LINK 313

Languages: English, Chinese (Mandarin)

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Fields of Research

  • Drying fundamentals and technologies
  • Gas absorption process
  • Heat and mass transfer processes
  • Mathematical modelling
  • MDF processing
  • New products from recycled waste plastics
  • Product development and technologies for wood-plastics composites
  • Technologies for biomass energy and biofuels
  • Wood products and processing
  • Wood thermodynamics and properties

Researcher Summary

Research interests include woody biomass energy and bioliquid fuels, wood based composites, wood processing with strengths on drying of wood and wood based materials, wood quality and wood properties related to drying. In addition, he is interested in drying of particular materials, evaporation, and heat and mass transfer processes. Specific research interests are:
-Thermal gasification of woody biomass for energy and liquid fuels.
-Pyrolysis of waste plastics and woody biomass for liquid fuels.
-Product development and processing technologies for wood – plastic composites.
-Kiln drying of softwood timber: drying modelling, model validation and practical application.
-Modelling of drying stress and board deformation for kiln drying of softwood timber.
-Drying related wood properties, thermal dynamics and wood-water relationships.
-Quality drying of timber: studies on wood discolouration, checking, residual drying stress, warp and instability.
-Fibre processing (particularly on drying) and mat hot pressing for MDF production.
-Modelling of veneer drying for production of plywood and laminated veneer lumber (LVL).
-LVL hot pressing with microwave preheating.
-New technologies and environmental issues in drying of wood and wood based materials.
-Alternative drying medium for high quality drying.
-Kiln emission quantification and reduction in wood and wood product processing.

Subject Area: Disciplines

  • Engineering and Technology: Bioprocess Engineering; Chemical & Process; Energy and Fuels; Manufacturing; Natural Fibre & Bicomposites; Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer; Thermophysical Properties; Timber

Resources

  • Staff webpage

Prizes and Awards

  • Fellow of International Academy of Wood Science (FIAWS). ( 2011 - 2021)
  • Fellow of The Instution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (FIPENZ). ( 2011 - 2021)

Research/Scholarly/Creative Works

Journal Articles
  • Dashtestani F., Nusheh M., Siriwongrungson V., Hongrapipat J., Materic V. and Pang S. (2021) Effect of H2S and NH3 in biomass gasification producer gas on CO2 capture performance of an innovative CaO and Fe2O3 based sorbent. Fuel 295 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2021.120586.
  • Ma X., Pang S. and Xu Q. (2021) Kinetic study of carbonaceous deposit formation and catalyst deactivation in hydrotreating of fast pyrolysis bio-oil. Chemical Engineering Science 231 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ces.2020.116316.
  • Zhao S., Wang Z., Chang C., Li P., Xu G. and Pang S. (2021) Enhanced production of levulinic acid/ester from furfural residue via pretreatment and two-stage alcoholysis. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13399-021-01307-1.
  • Dashtestani F., Nusheh M., Siriwongrungson V., Hongrapipat J., Materic V. and Pang S. (2020) CO2Capture from Biomass Gasification Producer Gas Using a Novel Calcium and Iron-Based Sorbent through Carbonation-Calcination Looping. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research 59(41) http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.0c03025.
  • Gharib J., Pang S. and Holland D. (2020) Synthesis and characterisation of polyurethane made from pyrolysis bio-oil of pine wood. European Polymer Journal 133 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2020.109725.
  • Hongrapipat J., Siriwongrungson V., Messner M., Henrich C., Gunnarsson S., Koch M., Dichand M., Rauch R., Pang S. and Hofbauer H. (2020) Co-gasification of Cassava Rhizome and Woody Biomass in the 1 MWel Prototype Dual Fluidised Bed Gasifier by Gussing Renewable Energy. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 495(1) http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/495/1/012019.
  • Mei Y., Zhang S., Wang H., Jing S., Hou T. and Pang S. (2020) Low-Temperature Deoxidization of Lignin and Its Impact on Liquid Products from Pyrolysis. Energy & Fuels 34(3): 3422-3428. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.0c00202.
  • Nursultanov N., Heffernan WJB., Altaner C. and Pang S. (2020) Anisotropic electrical conductivity of green timber within 20 - 90 ∘C temperature range. Wood Science and Technology 54(5): 1181-1196. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00226-020-01212-2.
  • Sheng W., Li X., Pei Y., Wang R., Zhang X. and Pang S. (2020) Mechanism of ice nucleation inhibition of PVA and PVP in aqueous glycerin solution. Thermochimica Acta 689 178617: 178617-178617. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tca.2020.178617.
  • Siriwongrungson V., Hongrapipat J., Kuba M., Rauch R., Pang S., Thaveesri J., Messner M. and Hofbauer H. (2020) Influence of bed materials on the performance of the Nong Bua dual fluidized bed gasification power plant in Thailand. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13399-020-00908-6.
  • Wang J., Jiang J., Meng X., Li M., Wang X., Pang S., Wang K., Sun Y., Zhong Z. and Ruan R. (2020) Promoting Aromatic Hydrocarbon Formation via Catalytic Pyrolysis of Polycarbonate Wastes over Fe- And Ce-Loaded Aluminum Oxide Catalysts. Environmental Science and Technology 54(13): 8390-8400. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.0c00899.
  • Wang J., Jiang J., Wang X., Pang S., Sun Y., Meng X., Li M., Ruan R. and Ragauskas AJ. (2020) Enhanced BTEX formation via catalytic fast pyrolysis of styrene-butadiene rubber: Comparison of different catalysts. Fuel 278 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2020.118322.
  • Wang J., Jiang J., Wang X., Wang R., Wang K., Pang S., Zhong Z., Sun Y., Ruan R. and Ragauskas AJ. (2020) Converting polycarbonate and polystyrene plastic wastes intoaromatic hydrocarbons via catalytic fast co-pyrolysis. Journal of Hazardous Materials 386 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2019.121970.
  • Xin X., Torr KM., Pang S., Van De Pas D., Cooke-Willis M. and De Miguel Mercader F. (2020) Catalytic Fast Pyrolysis of Demineralized Biomass in a Fluidized Bed Reactor: Effects of Acid-Leaching and Torrefaction Pretreatments. Energy and Fuels 34(1): 568-578. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.9b03698.
  • Ma X., Pang S., Zhang R. and Xu Q. (2019) Process simulation and economic evaluation of bio-oil two-stage hydrogenation production. Applied Sciences (Switzerland) 9(4) http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app9040693.
  • Pang S. (2019) Advances in thermochemical conversion of woody biomass to energy, fuels and chemicals. Biotechnology Advances 37(4): 589-597. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biotechadv.2018.11.004.
  • Pang S. (2019) Promises and challenges for woody biomass to biofuels and biochemiclas. New Zealand Journal of Forestry 64(3): 17-24.
  • Wang J., Jiang J., Sun Y., Zhong Z., Wang X., Xia H., Liu G., Pang S., Wang K. and Li M. (2019) Recycling benzene and ethylbenzene from in-situ catalytic fast pyrolysis of plastic wastes. Energy Conversion and Management 200 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2019.112088.
  • Xin X., Pang S., de Miguel Mercader F. and Torr KM. (2019) The effect of biomass pretreatment on catalytic pyrolysis products of pine wood by Py-GC/MS and principal component analysis. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 138: 145-153. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaap.2018.12.018.
  • Xin X., Torr KM., De Miguel Mercader F. and Pang S. (2019) Insights into Preventing Fluidized Bed Material Agglomeration in Fast Pyrolysis of Acid-Leached Pine Wood. Energy and Fuels 33(5): 4254-4263. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.8b04178.
  • Zhang Z. and Pang S. (2019) Experimental investigation of tar formation and producer gas composition in biomass steam gasification in a 100kW dual fluidised bed gasifier. Renewable Energy 132: 416-424. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2018.07.144.
  • Wang H., Wu Q., Mei Y., Zhang L. and Pang S. (2018) A study on exergetic performance of using porous media in the salt gradient solar pond. Applied Thermal Engineering 136: 301-308. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2018.03.025.
  • Wang Y. and Pang S. (2018) Investigation of ammonia removal from the simulated producer gas of biomass gasification by H2-reduced titanomagnetite. Fuel 220: 800-809. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2018.02.051.
  • Wang Y. and Pang S. (2018) Investigation of hydrogen sulphide removal from simulated producer gas of biomass gasification by titanomagnetite. Biomass and Bioenergy 109: 61-70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.12.021.
  • Wang Y. and Pang S. (2018) The Effects of Temperature and Gas Species on Ammonia Removal in the Simulated Producer Gas of Biomass Gasification by H2‑Reduced Titanomagnetite. Energy and Fuels 32(4): 5134-5144. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.7b03851.
  • Mat Salleh M., Magniez K., Pang S., Dormanns JW. and Staiger MP. (2017) Parametric optimization of the processing of all-cellulose composite laminae. Advanced Manufacturing: Polymer and Composites Science 3(2): 73-79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20550340.2017.1324351.
  • Wigley T., Yip ACK. and Pang S. (2017) A detailed product analysis of bio-oil from fast pyrolysis of demineralised and torrefied biomass. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 123: 194-203. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaap.2016.12.006.
  • Wigley T., Yip ACK. and Pang S. (2017) A detailed product analysis of bio-oil from fast pyrolysis ofdemineralised and torrefied biomass. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaap.2016.12.006.
  • Zhang Z. and Pang S. (2017) Experimental investigation of biomass devolatilization in steam gasification in a dual fluidised bed gasifier. Fuel 188: 628-635. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2016.10.074.
  • Zhang Z., Pang S. and Levi T. (2017) Influence of AAEM species in coal and biomass on steam co-gasification of chars of blended coal and biomass. Renewable Energy 101: 356-363. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2016.08.070.
  • Dubey MK., Pang S., Chauhan S. and Walker J. (2016) Dimensional stability, fungal resistance and mechanical properties of radiata pine after combined thermo-mechanical compression and oil heat-treatment. Holzforschung 70(8) http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/hf-2015-0174.
  • Hongrapipat J., Pang S. and Saw WL. (2016) Removal of NH3 and H2S from producer gas in a dual fluidised bed steam gasifier by optimisation of operation conditions and application of bed materials. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 61(1): 105-113. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13399-015-0167-5.
  • Huber T., Kuckhoff B., Gries T., Veit D., Pang S., Graupner N., Mussig J. and Staiger MP. (2016) Three dimensional braiding of continuous regenerated cellulose fibres. Journal of Industrial Textiles 45(5): 707-715. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1528083714540695.
  • Huber T., Kuckhoff B., Gries T., Veit D., Pang S., Graupner N., Müssig J. and Staiger MP. (2016) Three-dimensional braiding of continuous regenerated cellulose fibres. Journal of Industrial Textiles 45(5): 707-715. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1528083714540695.
  • Wigley T., Yip ACK. and Pang S. (2016) Pretreating biomass via demineralisation and torrefaction to improve the quality of crude pyrolysis oil. Energy 109: 481-494. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2016.04.096.
  • Hongrapipat J., Saw WL. and Pang S. (2015) Co-gasification of blended lignite and wood pellets in a dual fluidized bed steam gasifier: The influence of lignite to fuel ratio on NH3 and H2S concentrations in the producer gas. Fuel 139: 494-501. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2014.09.030.
  • Lim MT., Saw WL. and Pang S. (2015) Effect of fluidizing velocity on gas bypass and solid fraction in a dual fluidized bed gasifier and a cold model. Particuology 18: 58-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.partic.2014.05.007.
  • Lim MT., Saw WL. and Pang S. (2015) Estimation of Solids Circulation Rate from Risers at High Solids-to-Gas Density Ratios. Chemical Engineering Communications 202: 356-360. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00986445.2013.838162.
  • Wigley T., Yip ACK. and Pang S. (2015) The use of demineralisation and torrefaction to improve the properties of biomass intended as a feedstock for fast pyrolysis. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 113: 296-306. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaap.2015.02.007.
  • Wigley T., Yip ACK. and Pang S. (2015) The use of demineralisation and torrefaction to improve the properties of biomass intended as a feedstock for fast pyrolysis. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 113: 296-306. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaap.2015.02.007.
  • Xu Q., Pang S. and Levi T. (2015) Cogasification of Blended Coal-Biomass in an Air/Steam BFB Gasifier: Experimental Investigation and Model Validation. AIChE Journal 61(5): 1639-1647. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aic.14773.
  • Hongrapipat J., Yip ACK., Marshall AT., Saw WL. and Pang S. (2014) Investigation of simultaneous removal of ammonia and hydrogen sulphide from producer gas in biomass gasification by titanomagnetite. Fuel 135: 235-242. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2014.06.037.
  • How SS., Williamson CJ., Carradine D., Tan YE., Cambridge J. and Pang S. (2014) Predicting the Young's Modulus of Defect Free Radiata Pine Shooks in Finger-Jointing using Resonance Frequency. Maderas Ciencia Y Tecnologia 16(4): 435-444. http://dx.doi.org/10.4067/S0718-221X2014005000035.
  • Mwandila G., Pang S. and Saw WL. (2014) Semiempirical Determination of Overall Volumetric Molar Transfer Coefficient for the Scrubbing of Gaseous Tars in Biodiesel. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 53: 4424-4428. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/ie401823r.
  • Puadian N., Li J. and Pang S. (2014) Analysis of Operation Parameters in a Dual Fluidized Bed Biomass Gasifier Integrated with a Biomass Rotary Dryer: Development and Application of a System Model. Energies 7(7): 4342-4363. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en7074342.
  • Gupta A., Jordan P. and Pang S. (2013) Modelling the Heat and Mass Transfer during Hot Pressing of Medium Density Fibreboard. Chemical Product and Process Modelling 8(1): 1-12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/cppm-2013-0004.
  • Huber T., Bickerton S., Müssig J., Pang S. and Staiger MP. (2013) Flexural and impact properties of all-cellulose composite laminates. Composites Science and Technology 88: 92-98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2013.08.040.
  • Saw WL. and Pang S. (2013) Co-gasification of blended lignite and wood pellets in a 100 kW dual fluidised bed steam gasifier: The influence of lignite ratio on producer gas composition and tar content. Fuel 112: 117-124. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2013.05.019.
  • Dubey MK., Pang S. and Walker J. (2012) Changes in chemistry, color, dimensional stability and fungal resistance of Pinus radiata D. Don wood with oil heat-treatment. Holzforschung 66(1): 49-57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/HF.2011.117.
  • Dubey MK., Pang S. and Walker JFC. (2012) Oil uptake by wood during heat-treatment and post-treatment cooling, and effects on wood dimensional stability. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products 70(1-3): 183-190. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00107-011-0535-1.
  • Hongrapipat J., Saw WL. and Pang S. (2012) Removal of ammonia from producer gas in biomass gasification: integration of gasification optimisation and hot catalytic gas cleaning. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 2(4): 327-348. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13399-012-0047-1.
  • Huber T., Bickerton S., Müssig J., Pang S. and Staiger MP. (2012) Solvent infusion processing of all-cellulose composite materials. Carbohydrate Polymers 90(1): 730-733. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2012.05.047.
  • Huber T., Müssig J., Curnow O., Pang S., Bickerton S. and Staiger MP. (2012) A critical review of all-cellulose composites. Journal of Materials Science 47(3): 1171-1186. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10853-011-5774-3.
  • Huber T., Pang S. and Staiger MP. (2012) All-cellulose composite laminates. Composites: Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing 43(10): 1738-1745. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2012.04.017.
  • Lim MT., Pang S. and Nijdam J. (2012) Investigation of solids circulation in a cold model of a circulating fluidized bed. Powder Technology 226: 57-67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.powtec.2012.04.015.
  • Pang S. (2012) Emissions From Kiln Drying of Pinus radiata Timber: Analysis, Recovery, and Treatment. Drying Technology: An International Journal 30(10): 1099-1104. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07373937.2012.685673.
  • Saw WL. and Pang S. (2012) The influence of calcite loading on producer gas composition and tar concentration of radiata pine pellets in a dual fluidised bed steam gasifier. Fuel 102: 445-452. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2012.07.013.
  • Saw WL. and Pang S. (2012) The influence of calcite loading on producer gas composition and tar concentration of radiata pine pellets in a dual fluidised bed steam gasifier. Fuel 102: 445-452. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2012.07.013.
  • Saw WL. and Pang SS. (2012) Influence of mean gas residence time in the bubbling fluidised bed on the performance of a 100-kW dual fluidised bed steam gasifier. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 2(3): 197-205. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13399-012-0036-4.
  • Saw WL., McKinnon H., Gilmour I. and Pang S. (2012) Production of hydrogen-rich syngas from steam gasification of blend of biosolids and wood using a dual fluidised bed gasifier. Fuel 93: 473-478. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2011.08.047.
  • Dubey MK., Pang S. and Walker J. (2011) Effect of oil heating age on colour and dimensional stability of heat treated Pinus radiata. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products 69(2): 255-262. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00107-010-0431-0.
  • Pinkert A., Ang KL., Marsh K. and Pang S. (2011) Density, viscosity and electrical conductivity of protic alkanolammonium. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 13(11): 5136-5143. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c0cp02222e.
  • Pinkert A., Goeke DF., Marsh KN. and Pang S. (2011) Extracting wood lignin without dissolving or degrading cellulose: investigations on the use of food additive-derived ionic liquids. Green Chemistry 13(11): 3124-3136. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c1gc15671c.
  • Xu Q., Pang S. and Levi T. (2011) Reaction kinetics and producer gas compositions of steam gasification of coal and biomass blend chars, part 2: Mathematical modelling and model validation. Chemical Engineering Science 66(10): 2232-2240. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ces.2011.02.054.
  • Xu Q., Pang S. and Levi T. (2011) Reaction kinetics and producer gas compostions of steam gasification of coal and biomass blend chars, part 1: Experimental investigation. Chemical Engineering Science 66(10): 2141-2148. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ces.2011.02.026.
  • Adhikary KB., Pang S. and Staiger MP. (2010) Effects of the Accelerated Freeze-Thaw Cycling on Physical and Mechanical Properties of Wood Flour-Recycled Thermoplastic Composites. Polymer Composites 31(2): 185-194. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pc.20782.
  • Dubey M., Pang S. and Walker J. (2010) Color and Dimensional Stability of Oil Heat-treated Radiata Pinewood after Accelerated UV Weathering. Forest Products Journal 60(5): 453-459.
  • Pang S. and Mujumdar A. (2010) Drying of Woody Biomass for Bioenergy: Drying Technologies and Optimisation for an Integrated Bioenergy Plant. Drying Technology - An International Journal 28(5): 690-701. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07373931003799236.
  • Pang S. and Xu Q. (2010) Drying of Woody Biomass for Bioenergy Using Packed Moving Bed Dryer: Mathematical Modeling and Optimization. Drying Technology - An International Journal 28(5): 702-709. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07373931003799251.
  • Pinkert A., Marsh K. and Pang S. (2010) Alkanolamine Ionic Liquids and Their Inability To Dissove Crystalline Cellulose. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 49(22): 11809-11813. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/ie101250v.
  • Pinkert A., Marsh K. and Pang S. (2010) Reflection on the Solubility of Cellulose. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research 49(22): 11121-11130. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/ie1006596.
  • Adhikary KB., Pang S. and Staiger MP. (2009) Accelerated Ultraviolet Weathering of Recycled Polypropylene-Sawdust Composites. Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials 22: 661-679. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0892705709096550.
  • Pinkert A., Marsh KN., Pang S. and Staiger MP. (2009) Ionic liquids and their Interaction with Cellulose. Chemical Reviews 109(12): 6712-6728. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/cr9001947.
  • Adhikary K., Pang S. and Staiger MP. (2008) Dimensional stability and mechanical behaviour of wood-plastic composites based on recycled and virgin high-density polyethylene (HDPE). Composites Part B: Engineering 39(5): 807-815. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2007.10.005.
  • Adhikary KB., Pang S. and Staiger M. (2008) Long-term moisture absorption and thickness swelling behaviour of recycled thermoplastics reinforced with Pinus radiata sawdust. Chemical Engineering Journal 142(2): 190-198. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2007.11.024.
  • Kanga W., Leeb NH., Pang S. and Chunga WY. (2008) Free vibration of polar orthotropic circular plates with elastic growth stresses and drying stresses. Applied Acoustics 69(11): 985-993.
  • Pang S. (2008) Guest Editorial Biomass Drying: Areas for Future R&D Needs and Sustainable Energy Development. Drying Technology - An International Journal 26(6): 623-624. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07373930802045858.
  • Wang E., Chen T., Pang S. and Karalus A. (2008) Variation in anisotropic shrinkage of plantation-grown Pinus radiata wood. Maderas: Ciencia y tecnologia 10(3): 243-249.
  • Xu W. and Pang S. (2008) Mathematical Modeling of Rotary Drying of Woody Biomass. Drying Technology - An International Journal 26(11): 1344-1350. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07373930802331050.
  • Gupta A., Jordan P. and Pang S. (2007) Modelling of the Development of the Vertical Density Profile of MDF during Hot Pressing. Chemical Product and Process Modeling 2(2) Article 2: 15pp.
  • Haque MN., Riley SG., Langrish TAG. and Pang S. (2007) Model Predicted Effect of Process Variables on Kiln Drying of Pinus radiata Boards. Drying Technology 25(3): 455-461. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07373930601183876.
  • Li J., Pang S. and Scharpf EW. (2007) Modeling of thermal energy demand in MDF production. Forest Products Journal 57(9): 97-104.
  • McCurdy MC. and Pang S. (2007) Comparison of colour development in sugar-amino acid solutions with colour changes in wood during drying. Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering 2(1): 30-34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/apj.52.
  • McCurdy MC. and Pang S. (2007) Optimization for kiln drying of softwood through simulation of drying of wood stack, energy use and wood colour change. Drying Technology 25(10): 1733-1740. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07373930701591077.
  • Pang S. (2007) Mathematical Modeling of Kiln Drying of Softwood Timber: Model Development, Validation, and Practical Application. Drying Technology 25(3): 421-431. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07373930601183751.
  • Pang S. and Gu L. (2007) Guest Editorial: Opportunities and Challenges in Wood Drying R&D. Drying Technology 25(3): 419. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10506890601183736.
  • Li J., McCurdy M. and Pang S. (2006) Energy demand in wood processing plants. New Zealand Journal of Forestry 51(2): 13-18.
  • McCurdy MC., Pang S. and Keey RB. (2006) Surface colour change in wood during drying above and below fibre saturation point. MADERAS: Ciencia y Tecnología 8(1): 31-40.
  • Pang S. and Gu L. (2006) Opportunity and Challenge in Wood Drying: Quality Control and Energy Saving. MADERAS: Ciencia y Tecnología 8(1): 57-58.
  • Pang S. and Li J. (2006) BIGCC system for New Zealand: an overview and perspective. New Zealand Journal of Forestry 51(2): 7-12.
  • Pang S. and Li J. (2006) Use of A Modified Drying Medium To Prevent Discolouration of Radiata Pine Sapwood During Kiln Drying. MADERAS: Ciencia y Tecnología 8(1): 41-48.
  • Kang W., Lee NH., Pang S. and Chung WY. (2005) Approximate closed form solution for free vibration of polar orthotropic circular plates. Applied Acoustics 66(10): 1162-1179.
  • McCurdy M., Pang S. and Keey R. (2005) Experimental determination of the effects of temperature and humidity on the development of colour in Pinus radiata. Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering 22(2): 173-179. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0104-66322005000200003.
  • McCurdy M., Pang S. and Keey RB. (2005) Measurements of colour development in Pinus radiata sapwood boards during drying at various schedules. MADERAS: Ciencia y Tecnología 7(2): 79-86.
  • Pang S. and Herritsch A. (2005) Physical properties of earlywood and latewood of Pinus radiata D. Don: Anisotropic shrinkage, equilibrium moisture content and fibre saturation point. Holzforschung 59(6): 654-661.
  • Sun ZF., Carrington CG., Davis C., Sun Q. and Pang S. (2005) Mathematical modelling and experimental investigation of dehumidifier drying of radiata pine timber. MADERAS: Ciencia y Tecnología 7(2): 87-98.
  • McCurdy M., Pang S. and Keey RB. (2004) Experimental determination of the effect of temperature and humidity on the development of colour in Pinus radiata. Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering 22(2): 173-179.
  • Pang S. (2004) External Heat Transfer in Moist Air and Superheated Steam for Softwood Drying. Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering 12(6): 762-766.
  • Pang S. (2004) Optimizing Airflow Reversals for Kiln Drying of Softwood Timber by Applying Mathematical Models. Maderas: Ciencia y Tecnologia 6(2): 95-108.
  • Pang S. and Pearson H. (2004) Experimental Investigation and Practical Application of Superheated Steam Drying Technology for Softwood Timber. Drying Technology 22(9): 2079-2094. http://dx.doi.org/10.1081/DRT-200034252.
  • Pang S. and Pearson H. (2004) Experimental investigation and practical application of superheated steam drying technology of softwood timber. Drying Technology 22(9): 2079-2094. http://dx.doi.org/10.1081/DRT-200034252.
  • Pang S. (2002) Effects of sawing pattern on lumber drying: model simulation and experimental investigation. Drying Technology 20(9): 1769-1787.
  • Pang S. (2002) Investigation of effects of wood variability and rheological properties on lumber drying: application of mathematical models. Chemical Engineering Journal 86(1-2): 103-110.
  • Pang S. (2002) Predicting anisotropic shrinkage of softwood Part 1: theories. Wood Science and Technology 36(1): 75-91.
  • Pang S. and Haslett AN. (2002) Effects of sawing pattern on drying rate and residual drying stresses of Pinus radiata lumber. MADERAS: Ciencia y Tecnología 4(1): 40-49.
  • Ball RD., Simpson IG. and Pang S. (2001) Measurement, modelling and prediction of equilibrium moisture content in Pinus radiata heartwood and sapwood. Holz als Roh- und Werkstoff 59(6): 457-462.
  • Pang S. (2001) Improving MDF fibre drying operation by Application of a mathematical model. Drying Technology 19(8): 1789-1805.
  • Pang S., Simpson I. and Haslett T. (2001) Cooling and steam conditioning after high-temperature drying of Pinus radiata board: experimental investigation and mathematical modelling. Wood Science and Technology 35(6): 487-502.
  • Pang S. (2000) Drying of sapwood, heartwood and mixed sapwood and heartwood boards of Pinus radiata. Holz als Roh- und Werkstoff 58(5): 363-367.
  • Pang S. (2000) Mathematical modelling of MDF fibre drying: drying optimisation. Drying Technology 18(7): 1433-1448.
  • Pang S. (2000) Modelling of stress development during drying and relief during streaming in Pinus radiata lumber. Drying Technology 18(8): 1677-1696.
  • Pang S. and Dakin M. (1999) Drying rate and temperature profile for superheated steam vacuum drying and moisture air drying of softwood lumber. Drying Technology - An International Journal 17(6): 1135-1147. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07373939908917599.
  • Pang S. and Wiberg P. (1999) A letter to the editor. Holz als Roh- und Werkstoff 57: 79-80.
  • Pang S. and Wiberg P. (1999) Model predicted and CT scanned moisture distribution in a Pinus radiata board during drying. Holz als Roh - und Werkstoff 57(1): 79-80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/PL00002628.
  • Pang S., Orchard R. and McConchie R. (1999) Tangential shrinkage of Pinus radiata earlywood and latewood and its implications for within-ring internal checking. New Zealand Journal of Forestry Science 20(3): 484-491.
  • Pang S. (1998) Relative importance of vapour diffusion and convective flow in wood during drying. Drying Technology 16(1&2): 271-281.
  • Pang S. (1998) Relative importance of vapour diffusion and convecttve flow in modelling of softwood drying. Drying Technology 16(1-2): 271-281. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07373939808917403.
  • Pang S. and Wiberg P. (1998) Model predicted and CT scanned moisture distribution in a softwood board during drying. Holz als Roh- und Werkstoff (European Journal of Wood Science and Technology) 56(1): 9-14.
  • Pang S. (1997) Relationship between a diffusion model and a transport model for softwood drying. Wood and Fiber Science 29(1): 58-67.
  • Pang S. (1997) Some considerations in simulation of superheated steam drying of softwood lumber. Drying Technology - An International Journal 15(2): 651-670. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07373939708917252.
  • Pang S., Riley SG. and Haslett AN. (1997) Simulation of Pinus radiata veneer drying: moisture content and temperature profiles. Forest Products Journal 47(7/8): 51-58.
  • Pang S., Riley SG. and Haslett AN. (1997) Simulation of Pinus radiata veneer drying: Moisture content and temperature profiles. Forest Products Journal 47(7-8): 51-58.
  • Pang S. (1996) External heat and mass transfer coefficients for kiln drying of timber. Drying Technology 14(3-4): 859-871. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07373939608917128.
  • Pang S. (1996) Moisture content gradient in a softwood board during drying: Simulation from a 2-D model and measurement. Wood Science and Technology 30(3): 165-178. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/bf00231631.
  • Pang S. and Haslett AN. (1995) The application of mathematical models to the commercial high-temperature drying of softwood lumber. Drying Technology 13(8-9): 1635-1674. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07373939508917045.
  • Keey RB. and Pang S. (1994) High-temperature drying of softwood boards: a kiln-wide model. Chemical Engineering Research and Design 72(A6): 741-753.
  • Pang S., Langrish TAG. and Keey RB. (1993) Heat of sorption of timber. Drying Technology 11(5): 1071-1080.
Chapters
  • Pang S., Wang Y. and Wang H. (2019) Recent advances in biomass drying for energy generation and environmental benefits. In Pang S; Bhattacharya S; Yan J (Ed.), Drying of Biomass, Biosolids, and Coal For Efficient Energy Supply and Environmental Benefits: 18. Boca Raton: CRC Press. http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781351000871-1.
  • Xu CC., Liao B., Pang S., Nazari L., Mahmood N., Tushar MSHK., Dutta A. and Ray MB. (2018) Biomass Energy. In Dincer I (Ed.), Comprehensive Energy Systems: 770-794. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-809597-3.00121-8.
  • Pang S. (2016) Fuel flexible gas production: biomass, coal and bio-solid wastes. In Oakey J (Ed.), Fuel Flexible Energy Generation: Solid, Liquid and Gaseous Fuels: 241-269. Cambridge: Elsevier.
  • Pang S. (2014) Biomass drying for an integrated bioenergy plant. Handbook of Industrial Drying, Fourth Edition: 847-860. http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b17208.
  • Pang S. (2014) Drying of Biomass. In Mujumdar AS (Ed.), Handbook of Industrial Drying (4th ed.): 847-860. New York: CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group.
  • Pang S. (2004) New Developments in Wood-Drying Technologies. In Mujumdar AS (Ed.), Dehydration of Products of Biological Origin: 389-436. Enfield: Science Publishers, Inc.
  • Pang S. and Haslett AN. (1997) High-Temperature Kiln Drying of Softwood Boards - the Role of Mathematical Modelling. Chapter 4. In Mujumdar AS; Turner I (Ed.), Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Techniques in Drying Technology: 179-219. New York: Marcel Dekker.
Conference Contributions - Published
  • Wang H., Jiang Y., Zhang X., Pang S. and Mei Y. (2020) Numerical analysis of effect of phase change thermal storage layer and annular fins on thermal performance of linear concentrating solar evacuated tubular collector. In IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 615(1) http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/615/1/012068.
  • Sittisun P., Tippayawong N. and Pang S. (2019) Biomass gasification in a fixed bed downdraft ractor with oxygen enriched air: A modified equilibrium modeling study. In Energy Procedia 160: 317-323. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2019.02.163.
  • Siriwongrungson V., Thaveesri J., Pang S., Hongrapipat J., Messner M. and Rauch R. (2018) Influence of Olivine Activity on Plant Performance of a Commercial Dual Fludized Bed Gasifier Power Plant in Thailand. In Proceedings ICGEA 2018: 23-27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICGEA.2018.8356294.
  • Wang Y. and Pang S. (2017) Investigation of ammonia removal from the simulated producer gas of biomass gasification by H2-reduced titanomagnetite. In European Biomass Conference and Exhibition Proceedings 2017(25thEUBCE): 876-879.
  • Kolokolova O., Levi T., Pang S. and Herrington P. (2013) TORREFACTION AND PYROLYSIS OF BIOMASS WASTE IN CONTINUOUS REACTORS. In PROCEEDINGS OF THE 13TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.
  • Saw WL., Shaw TR. and Pang SS. (2013) Co-gasification of blended wood and lignite pellets in a dual fluidised bed steam gasifier. In Proceedings of The Australian Combustion Symposium 2013: 242-245.
  • Wigley T., Pang S. and Yip ACK. (2013) Development of the fast pyrolysis process to produce a high quality liquid fuel from woody biomass. In.
  • Lim MT., Saw WL. and Pang SS. (2012) A dual fluidized bed biomass steam gasifier and a dual fluidized bed cold model: Comparison of the effects of a binary mixture on the hydrodynamics. In : 433-438.
  • Lim MT., Saw WL. and Pang SS. (2012) Investigation of hydrodynamics of a dual fluidized bed biomass steam gasifier using a cold model: The effect of fluidizing agent on gasification performance. In : 425-432.
  • Puladian N., Li J. and Pang S. (2012) Development of a unisim design model for evaluating the performance of a DFB biomass gasifier integrated with a rotary dryer. In : 294-307.
  • Saw WL., Hongrapipat J. and Pang S. (2012) Effect of steam to biomass ratio and calcite bed material on the performance of a 100kWth dual fluidised bed gasifier. In.
  • Levi T., Gardiner AI., Whitney R., Iwasaki Y., Pang S., Xu Q. and Clemens T. (2010) Coal: Biomass gasification - A pathway for new technology development of oxygen blown co-fired gasification with integrated electrolysis. In 27th Annual International Pittsburgh Coal Conference 2010, PCC 2010 1: 289-300.
  • McKinnon H., Saw WL., Gilmour I. and Pang S. (2010) Production of Hydrogen-rich Syngas from Steam Gasification of Biosolids. In.
  • McKinnon H., Gilmour I., Penniall C. and Pang S. (2009) Bed material selection for 100kw Dual Fluidised Bed Gasifier: Effects on Gasifier Operation and Producer Gas Quality. In.
  • Pang S. (2009) Thermochemical conversion of biomass to energy and liquid fuels: The role of biomass drying. In : 22-32.
  • Mwandila G., Pang S., Gilmour I. and Williamson C. (2008) Tar Removal in a Hot Gas Bubble & Spray System for Gas Cleaning After Biomass Gasification. In Towards a Sustainable Australasia: 1047-1056.
  • Pang S. and Mujumdar AS. (2008) Biomass Drying for Bioenery Development: Drying Technology and Optimization for an Integrated Energy Plant. In Proceedings of the 16th International Drying Symposium A: 25-35.
  • Pang S., Xu Q. and Mahdum MM. (2008) Modelling and optimisation of packed bed drying of woody biomass for bioenergy. In Proceedings of the 16th International Drying Symposium B: 1122-1129.
  • Li J., Pang S. and Bransfield J. (2007) Modelling of energy consumption in veneer drying for LVL production. In.
  • McCurdy MC. and Pang S. (2007) Comparison of colour development in sugar-amino acid solutions with colour changes in wood during drying. In ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 2(1): 30-34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/apj.52.
  • Xu Q. and Pang S. (2007) Mathematical Modelling of Rotary Drying of Woody Biomass. In Proceedings of the 5th Asia-Pacific Drying Conference 2: 930-938.
  • Gao F., Li X., Pang S. and Darvill M. (2006) Optimisation of Plastics Pyrolysis for Liquid Fuel. In Conference Proceedings of CHEMECA 2006: Knowledge and Innovation: 5pp.
  • Gupta A., Jordan PJ. and Pang S. (2006) Development of An Empirical Model for MDF Hot Press and Comparison with A Fundamental Model. In Proceedings of the 8th Pacific Rim Bio-Based Composites Symposium "Advances and Challenges in Biocomposites": 379-389.
  • Gupta A., Jordan PJ. and Pang S. (2006) Modelling of Vertical Density Profile of MDF in Hot Pressing. In Conference Proceedings of CHEMECA 2006: Knowledge and Innovation: 6pp.
  • Gupta A., Jordan PJ., Pang S. and Chapman KM. (2006) Modelling of hot pressing of MDF. In Proceedings of the 10th European Panel Product Symposium: 265-277.
  • Li J. and Pang S. (2006) Modelling of Energy Demand in an MDF Plant. In Conference Proceedings of CHEMECA 2006: Knowledge and Innovation: 6pp.
  • McCurdy M., Li J. and Pang S. (2006) Modelling of Energy Demand in a Sawmill. In Conference Proceedings of CHEMECA 2006: Knowledge and Innovation: 6pp.
  • McCurdy MC. and Pang S. (2006) Simulation of wood colour development and energy use in kiln drying of softwood timber. In Drying 2006 - Proceedings of the 15th International Drying Symposium (IDS 2006) C: 1763-1769.
  • Pang S. (2006) Using methanol and ethanol vapours as drying media for producing bright colour wood in drying of radiata pine. In Drying 2006 - Proceedings of the 15th International Drying Symposium (IDS 2006) C: 1745-1749.
  • Pang S. and Gu L. (2006) Conference report: Opportunity and challenge in wood drying: Quality control and energy saving. In Maderas: Ciencia y Tecnologia 8(1): 57-58.
  • Pang S., Ngu HF., Davison P. and Slovak J. (2006) New instrument for measurement of kiln emissions in drying of softwood timber and result analysis. In Drying 2006 - Proceedings of the 15th International Drying Symposium (IDS 2006) B: 802-807.
  • Haque MN., Riley SG., Langrish TAG. and Pang S. (2005) Model Predicted Effects of Process Variables on Kiln Drying of Pinus Radiata Boards. In Proceedings from the 9th International IUFRO Wood Drying Conference: 115-120.
  • McCurdy M., Pang S. and Keey R. (2005) Surface Colour Change in Wood during Drying Above and Below Fibre Saturation Point. In Proceedings from the 9th International IUFRO Wood Drying Conference: 304-307.
  • Pang S. (2005) Development, Validation and Practical Application of Mathematical Models for Wood Drying. In Proceedings from the 9th International IUFRO Wood Drying Conference: 39-49.
  • Pang S. and Li J. (2005) Drying of Pinus radiata Sapwood in Oxygen-Free Medium for Bright Colour Wood. In Proceedings from the 9th International IUFRO Wood Drying Conference: 296-299.
  • McCurdy M., Pang S. and Keey RB. (2004) Drying Schedule Optimisation for Producing Bright Coloured Softwood Lumber. In : 1360-1368.
  • Pang S. (2004) Airflow Reversals for Kiln Drying of Softwood Lumber: Application of a Kiln-Wide Drying Model and a Stress Model. In : 1369-1376.
  • McCurdy M., Pang S. and Keey R. (2003) Measurement of colour development in Pinus radiata sapwood board during drying. In : 445-448.
  • Sun Z., Carrington G., Davis C., Sun Q. and Pang S. (2003) Drying radiate pine timber under dehumidifier conditions: comparison of modeled results and experimental results. In : 39-44.
  • Pang S. (2002) Equilibrium Moisture Content of MDF Fibres and Panels: Experimental Investigation and Model Prediction. In Green Processing and Sustainability: 9th APCChE Congress and CHEMECA 2002 CD-ROM(Paper no. 886): 9 p.
  • Pang S. (2002) External heat transter in moist air and superheated steam for softwood drying. In IDS 2002 Proceedings Vol. C: 1864-1871.
  • Pang S. (2002) Factors affecting the drying rates of softwood veneer: application of a mathematical model. In IDS 2002 Proceedings Vol. C: 1848-1854.
  • Pang S. and Pearson H. (2002) Superheated Steam Drying of Softwood Timber: Experimental Investigation and Practical Application. In Green Processing and Sustainability: 9th APCChE Congress and CHEMECA 2002 CD-ROM(Paper no. 898): 11pp.
  • Pang S. (2001) Anisotropic shrinkage, equilibrium moisture content and fibre saturation point of earlywood and latewood of radiata pine. In : 184-191.
  • Pang S. (2001) Modelling of Stresses and Deformation of Radiata Pine Lumber during Drying. In : 238-245.
  • Pang S. and Warnes J. (2001) Software model of MDF fiber processing for plant and process optimization. In Proceedings of the International Particleboard/Composite Materials Symposium: 181.
  • Pang S. (2000) Applications of mathematical models to investigate effects of wood variability and rheological properties on lumber drying. In Paper No. 31: 11pp.
  • Pang S. (2000) Development and application of a mathematical model for MDF fibre drying. In Paper No. 32: 9pp.
  • Pang S. (1999) Stress patterns in the drying and steam conditioning of Pinus radiata lumber: Experimental investigations and mathematical modelling. In Proceedings of 6th IUFRO International Wood Drying Conference: 159-168.
Conference Contributions - Other
  • Pang S. (2019) Hydrogen-rich syngas production and CO2 capture from biomass gasification in a dual fluidised bed gasifier - A keynote speech. Tianjin, China: 2nd International Symposium on Biomass/ Wastes Energy and Environment (BEE2019), 23-25 May 2019.
  • Pang S. (2018) Recent advances in biomass drying for energy generation and environmental benefits - A keynote speech. València, Spain: 21st Internation Drying Symposium IDS’2018, 11-14 Sep 2018.
  • Pang S. (2017) Recent development of thermochemical conversion technologies for biomass to energy and fuels - A plenary speech. Christchurch, New Zealand: 6th International Conference on Biorefinery, 18-21 Jan 2017.
  • Pang S. (2017) Recent development, application and optimisation of biomass drying for an integrated bioenergy plant - A keynote speech. Wuxi, China: the 9th Asia-Pacific Drying Conference, 24-26 Sep 2017.
  • Abdul Patah MF. and Pang S. (2015) Entrained flow gasification of wood pyrolysis oil. Chicago, IL, USA: Thermo-chemical Conversion of biomass (TC biomass 2015), 2-5 Nov 2015.
  • Zhang Z. and Pang S. (2015) Experimental evaluation of biomass devolatilization in steam gasification in a dual fluidized bed gasifier. Chicago, IL, USA: Thermochemcial Conversion of biomass 2015 (TC biomass 2015), 2-5 Nov 2015.
  • Pang S. (2014) Recent Advances in Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass to Liquid Fuels. Rotorua, New Zealand: Advanced Biofuel Research Network Symposium, 16 Oct 2014.
  • Wigley T., Pang S. and Yip A. (2014) Biomass Pre-treatments to Improve the Properties of Fast Pyrolysis Bio-oil. Rotorua, New Zealand: Advanced Biofuel Research Network Symposium, 16-16 Oct 2014.
  • Pang S. (2013) From Wood to Gas and Diesel - UC biomass energy technology development. Bukit Gambang Resort City, Kuantan, Malaysia: International Symposium on Biotechnology Advances, 3-4 Dec 2013.
  • Pang S., Li J. and Puladian N. (2013) Sustainability assessment for production of Fischer-Tropsch (FT) liquid fuels from biomass. Brisbane, Australia: Chemeca 2013, 29 Sep-2 Oct 2013.
  • Xu Q., Pang S. and Levi T. (2012) Co-gasification of Biomass and Coal for Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis of Liquid Fuel: Modelling. Nanjing, China: International Conference on Biomass Energy Technologies, 22-24 Oct 2012.
  • Pang S. (2011) Reducing Environmental Impacts and Increasing Energy Efficiency in Kiln Drying of Softwood Timber: Analysis and Condensation of VOC Emissions, and Condensate Treatment. Tianjin, China: The 7th Asia-Pacific Drying Conference (ACD2011), 18-20 Sep 2011.
  • Huber T., Müssig J., Bickerton S., Pang S. and Staiger MP. (2010) Compression moulding of laminates based on all-cellulose composites or high strength laminates based on all cellulose composites. Budapest, Hungary: 14th European Conference on Composite Materials (ECCM 14), 7-10 Jun 2010.
  • Lim MT., Pang S. and Nijdam J. (2010) Modeling and Experimental Investigation of A Cold Model of a Circulating Fluidized Bed Biomass Gasifier. Yokohama, Japan: Renewable Energy 2010 Conference, 27 Jun-2 Jul 2010.
  • Marsh KN., Pinkert A. and Pang S. (2010) Physical Properties of Ionic Liquids Composed of Alkanolammonium Cations and Organic Acid Anions. Tsukuba, Japan: International Conference on Chemical Thermodynamics, 1-8 Aug 2010.
  • Marsh KN., Pinkert A., Pang S. and Ang K. (2010) Ionic liquids and their interaction with cellulose: What is necessary to dissolve the biopolymer. San Francisco, CA, USA: 239th America Chemical Society National Meeting, 21-26 Mar 2010.
  • Pang S. (2010) Biomass to hydrogen-rich syngas and liquid fuels through thermochemical processing. Nanjing, China: International Conference on Chemical and Biological Utilization of Biomass Resources 2010, 22-26 Oct 2010.
  • Pang S. (2010) Biomass to hydrogen-rich syngas and liquid fuels through thermochemical processing. Rotorua, New Zealand: Science Symposium: Next Generation Liquid Biofuels and Co-Products, 13-15 Dec 2010.
  • Pinkert A., Goeke DF., Marsh KN. and Pang S. (2010) Selective extraction of wood lignin with novel ionic liquids. Honolulu, HI, USA: The International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies, 15-20 Dec 2010.
  • Pinkert A., Goeke DF., Marsh KN. and Pang S. (2010) Selective extraction of wood lignin with novel ionic liquids. Honolulu, HI, USA: The Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology & Bioenergy, 11-14 Dec 2010.
  • Pinkert A., Marsh KN. and Pang S. (2010) Ionic liquids and their interaction with cellulose: What is necessary to dissolve the biopolymer? Honolulu, HI, USA: The International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies, 15-20 Dec 2010.
  • Pinkert A., Marsh KN., Pang S. and Staiger MP. (2010) Hydroxyamine ionic liquids and their properties. San Francisco, CA, USA: 239th America Chemical Society National Meeting, 21-26 Mar 2010.
  • Bull D., Gilmour IA., Williamson CJ. and Pang S. (2009) The Development and Operation of a 100 kW Dual Fluidised Bed Biomass Gasifier for Production of High Quality Producer Gas. Vienna, Austria: International Conference on Polygeneration Strategies (ICPS09), 1-4 Sep 2009.
  • Dubey MK., Pang S. and Walker J. (2009) Effect of Oil Heating Age on Color and Stability of Heat Treated Wood. Boise, ID, USA: Forest Products Society (FPS) 63rd International Conference, 21-23 Jun 2009.
  • Gopalakrishnan P. and Pang S. (2009) Modelling and Experimental Validation of Biomass-steam Gasification in Bubbling Fluidized Bed Reactor. Memphis, TN, USA: 2009 International Bioenergy and Bioproducts Conference, 14-16 Oct 2009.
  • Marsh K., Pinkert A., Pang S. and Staiger M. (2009) Solubility of Cellulose and Wood in Ionic Liquids. Boulder, CO, USA: 17th Symposium on Thermophysical Properties, 21-26 Jun 2009.
  • Adhikary K., Pang S. and Staiger M. (2008) Durability of wood flour-recycled thermoplastics composites under accelerated freeze-thaw cycles. Stockholm, Sweden: 13th European Conference on Composite Materials (ECCM 13), 2-5 Jun 2008.
  • Gopalakrishana P. and Pang S. (2008) Modelling of Fast Pyrolysis in Biomass Gasification. Newcastle, Australia: Chemeca 2008, 28 Sep-1 Oct 2008.
  • Mwandila G., Pang S. and Gilmour I. (2008) Tar Removal in a Hot Gas Bubble and Spray System for Gas Cleaning in Biomass Gasification. Newcastle, Australia: Chemeca 2008, 28 Sep-1 Oct 2008.
  • Lenth C., Pang S. and Haslett AN. (2000) Material behaviour of Pinus radiata in severe environment: Background, methodology and equipment. Canberra, Australia: Proceedings of 5th Pacific Rim Bio-Based Composites Symposium, 1 Jan 2000.
  • Pang S. (1998) Modelling of a MDF fibre dryer and process improvement. Auckland, New Zealand: IPENZ Conference, 1 Jan 1998.
Reports
  • Herritsch A. and Pang S. (2004) Measurement of Anisotropic Shrinkage, Equilibrium Moisture Content and Fibre Saturation Point of Earlywood and Latewood of Radiata Pine: WQI Ltd Report No. Sta 8.New Zealand Wood Quality Research Consortium. 45.
  • Pang S. and Booker R. (2004) Compilation of Analytical Models for Predicting Warp of Lumber: WQI Ltd report No. Sta 10.New Zealand Wood Quality Research Consortium. 12.
  • Pang S., Cown D. and Northway R. (2003) Review of Wood Distortion With Kiln Drying: WQI Ltd Report No. Sta 1.WQI Ltd (New Zealand Wood Quality Research Consortium). 30.
  • Turner J., Cown D. and Pang S. (2003) Review of Radiata Pine Movement in Manufacturing and Service: WQI Ltd Report No. Sta 2.New Zealand Wood Quality Research Consortium. 26.
Other
  • Tan T., Pang S. and Zhang Z. (2019) Editorial for special issue of biorefinery. Biotechnology Advances 37(4): 507-507. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biotechadv.2019.04.013. [Editorial].
  • Rice RW. and Pang S. (2008) Guest Editorial: Theoretical and Experimental Studies Leading to Improved Wood Drying Practice. Drying Technology - An International Journal 26(9): 1088. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07373930802266025. [Editorial].

Student Supervision

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    Current
  • PhD - Dashtestani F: CO2 Capture and Removal of H2S, NH3 and HCL from the Producer Gas of Biomass Gasification by a New Catalyst/Sorbent
  • PhD - Iminabo JT: Production of clean hydrogen-rich syngas via the catalytic reforming of producer gas from the steam gasification of radiata pine
  • PhD - Iminabo M: Catalytic Flash Pyrolysis for Production of High Value Products.
  • PhD - Junk G: Recovery of Arsenic from CCA-Treated Wood
  • PhD - Mohd Safaai NS: Sequential Acid-Alkali-Torrefaction of Biomass Pre-treatments for Improving Bio-Oil Quality through Fast Pyrolysis
  • PhD - Ul Hasan W: Investigation of an absorber/stripper system for tars removal from biomass gasification producer gas
  • Completed
  • PhD - Abdul Patah F: Entraned flow gasification of biomass pyrolysis slurry (2017)
  • PhD - Dedual G: Production of oil derived chemicals from renewable biomass (2018)
  • PhD - Dubey M: Improvements in stability, durability and mechanical properties of radiata pine wood after heat-treatment in (2010)
  • PhD - Gao F: Pyrolysis of waste plastics into fuels (2010)
  • PhD - Gopalakrishnan P: Modelling of Woody Biomass Gasification (2013)
  • PhD - Hongrapipat J: Hydrogen production from biomass gasification in a Fast Internally Circulation Fluidized Bed (FICFB) biomass gasifier (2014)
  • PhD - How S: Optimisation of finger-joint timber manufacturing (2015)
  • PhD - Huber T: Wood cellulose based materials for medical applications’ (2012)
  • PhD - Lim M: Hydrodynamics of a Dual (2012)
  • PhD - Mat Salleh M: Hygrophermal Effect on the Mechanical Behaviour of All-Cellulose Composite (2017)
  • PhD - Mat Salleh M: Hygrothermal properties of all-cellulsoe composites (ACCs) (2017)
  • PhD - Mwandila G: A New Technology for Removal of Tars from Biomass Gasification Producer Gas For Gas Application in An Internal Combustion Engine (2011)
  • PhD - Nursultanov N: Joule heating of Pinus radiata logs for phytosanitary purposes (2018)
  • PhD - Penniall C: Reactor and Catalyst Development for Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis of Biomass Gasification Syngas to Liquid Fuels (2013)
  • PhD - Pinkert A: Investigations on the use of ionic liquids for superior biomass processing (2011)
  • PhD - Puladian N: Development of an Integrated System Model (2015)
  • PhD - Wang Y: Gas cleaning system to remove tars, NH3 and H2S of producer gas from biomass gasification (2018)
  • PhD - Wigley T: Improving the quality of bio-oil by fast pyrolysis of acid leached and torrefied Pinus radiata (2016)
  • PhD - Xin X: The effects of biomass pretreatments on catalytic fast pyrolysis (2018)
  • PhD - Xu Q: Experimental investigation and mathematical modelling of co-gasification of biomass and coal blends (2013)
  • PhD - Zhang Z: Tar Formation and Transformation in Steam Gasification of Biomass in a Dual Fluidised Bed Gasifier (2017)
  • Masters - Jinar Hadi R: Steam gasification of rice husk in a dual fluidised bed gasifier (2018)
  • Masters - Kolokolova O: Biomass Pyrolysis and Optimisation for Bio-bitumen (2013)
  • Masters - McKinnon H: 2008-Masters Thesis-McKinnon, Hamish (2010)
  • Masters - Sharma R: Understanding and Reducing Warping of Triboard (2016)
  • Masters - Wang E: Properties and Distortion of Douglas-fir (2009)
  • Masters - Zhang S: Kinetics of co-gasification of biomass and coal blends (2012)

Editorial Work

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  • Energies Editorial Board Member ( 2011 - 2021)
  • MADERAS : Ciencia y Tecnología Editorial Advisory Board Member ( 1997 - 2002)
  • MADERAS : Ciencia y Tecnología Editorial Advisory Board Member ( 2000 - 2005)
  • MADERAS : Ciencia y Tecnología Editorial Board Member ( 2004 - 2021)
  • Maderas: Ciencia y Tecnología Editorial Board Member ( 0 - 2021)

Review and Refereeing

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  • AICHE Journal ( 2000 - 2005)
  • Chemical Engineering Journal; Chemical Engineering Science; AICHE Journal; Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research; Drying Technology; Energy & Fuels; Environmental Sci and Techn; Bioresources Technology; Composites Part A; Composite Part B; Tree Structure Functioning; Holzforschung ( 2006 - 2011)
  • Chemical Engineering Journal; Scandinavian journal of Forest Research; China Journal of Chemical Engineering ( 2000 - 2005)
  • Drying Technology: an international journal ( 2000 - 2005)
  • Drying Technology: An International Journal; Wood Science and Technology; Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research ( 1997 - 2002)
  • MADERAS : Ciencia y Tecnología ( 2000 - 2005)

Affiliations

  • AgResearch (Teaching/Research Organisation): Collaborative research
  • Beijing Forestry University (Teaching/Research Organisation): Collaborative research
  • Bioenergy Association of New Zealand (BANZ) (Professional Organisation): Member of Board
  • Fogarty Kilns (Industry): Collaborative research
  • Hebei University of Technology (Teaching/Research Organisation): Adjunct Professor of Process Equipment and Control Engineering
  • International Drying Symposium (IDS) (Professional Organisation): Member of Advisory Board
  • International Energy Agency (IEA) Bioenergy (Professional Organisation): NZ representative, Task 33: Thermal Gasification of Biomass
  • International Workshop and Symposium on Industrial Drying (IWSID) (Professional Organisation): Member
  • Nanjing Forestry University (Teaching/Research Organisation): Collaborative research
  • New Zealand Wood Quality Consortium (WQI Ltd) (Professional Organisation): Member of Technical Committee
  • Scion (Teaching/Research Organisation): Collaborative research
  • Universidad del Bío-Bío (University of Bio-Bio) (Teaching/Research Organisation): Collaborative research
  • University of Otago (Te Whare Wananga o Otago) (Teaching/Research Organisation): Collaborative research
  • University of Sydney (Teaching/Research Organisation): Collaborative research
  • Windsor Engineering Group Limited (Industry): Collaborative research

Research Groups

  • Energy and Fuels
  • Natural Materials & Biocomposites Research Group
  • Wood Technology Research Centre

Research Projects

  • Enhancing the Viability of Red and Silver Beech Production Through Improved Kiln Drying, Steaming and Colouring Technology

Future Research

  • Thermal gasification of woody biomass for energy and liquid fuels
  • Energy efficiency on wood drying
  • Quality drying of softwood timber
  • Product development and processing technologies for wood – plastic composites
  • Pyrolysis of waste plastics and woody biomass for liquid fuels
  • Modelling of drying stress and stability for kiln drying of softwood timber
  • Wood thermal modification
  • Drying related wood properties, thermal dynamics and wood-water relationships
  • Environmental issues in wood processing

Key Methodologies

  • Condition chamber used with accurate humidity control for wood property tests
  • Fast internal circulating fluidised bed gasifier with a capacity of 100 kW
  • High pressure and high temperature Fischer-Tropsch reactor for liquid fuel
  • Lab scale vacuum dryer
  • Pyrolysis reactor for fast pyrolysis of waste plastics and wood for liquid fuel
  • Spectrophotometer for colour measurement
  • Tunnel dryer for timber drying at temperature from 50 to 140°C
  • Tunnel dryer for timber drying with capability for heat and emission recovery
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