Dr. Carol LIN


Education
PhD, Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Manchester (formerly UMIST), England. Title of PhD thesis: “Succinic acid production from low-cost sustainable raw materials using green processing strategies” Supervisor: Professor Colin Webb



Staff title
Associate Professor





Dr. Carol Lin is an Associate Professor in the School of Energy and Environment at the City University of Hong Kong. She was a Visiting Assistant Professor at the Bioengineering Program in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the HKUST from January 2010 to June 2011. Prior to this, she was a postdoctoral researcher in the research group of Professor Wim Soetaert at the Centre of Expertise – Industrial Biotechnology and Biocatalysis (InBio.be) at the Ghent University in Belgium. She worked in a project titled ‘‘Optimalisation and scale up for succinate production using genetically modifiedEscherichiacoli’. It was the last phase of a collaborative project titled the “Metabolic engineering and dynamic modelling ofEscherichia colifor the production of chemicals from renewable resources” (MEMORE) project.
Carol graduated in Chemical and Materials Engineering from the University of Auckland, New Zealand with a 1^stclass honours degree. Her PhD was carried out within the Satake Centre for Grain Process Engineering (SCGPE) in the School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science at the University of Manchester, England. In collaboration with the Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence at the University of York, her research focused on novel wheat-based biorefining strategies for the production of succinic acid.
Her recent work on 'Starbucks Biorefinery' strategy for sustainable production of succinic acid has been highlighted by the American Chemical Society (ACS) in the 244^thmeeting in Philadelphia, USA as well as in numerous high profile media venues such as Time Magazine (US Edition), BBC News, CNN and the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong.
She has won many innovation awards at international exhibitions, including the Gold Medal with Jury’s Commendation as a Principal Investigator of an ITF project titled ‘Conversion of Food Waste into Polylactic Acid Fibre’ at the 44^thInternational Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva in April 2016. In addition, she has been awarded the Gold Medal at the 46^thInternational Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva for another ITF project titled ‘Textile Waste Recycling by Biological Method’ in April 2018. She is the recipient of the 2015 CityU President’s Awards. Also, Dr. Lin has over 160 research outputs (including 4 books, 141 journal articles and 24 book chapters). She has received regular invitations to share her research findings in invited Keynote and Plenary speeches at major international conferences in the following countries: Australia, Belgium, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, The Netherlands, Mexico, New Zealand, Portugal, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, the UK and USA.


Other Information
Editorial BoardSenior Editor, Cogent Environmental Science(https://www.tandfonline.com/action/journalInformation?show=editorialBoard&journalCode=oaes20)
Editorial Board member of BMC Chemical Engineering (Springer Nature) (https://bmcchemeng.biomedcentral.com/about/editorial-board)
Editorial Board member of Open Agriculture
Scientific Advisory Board member of Waste and Biomass Valorization (Springer)
Advisory Board member of Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy (Elsevier)(https://www.journals.elsevier.com/sustainable-chemistry-and-pharmacy/editorial-board)
Associate Editor of Biochemical Engineering Journal(Elsevier)(https://www.journals.elsevier.com/biochemical-engineering-journal/editorial-board)

Guest EditorsGuest Editor,Green Chemistry,Themed Issue: Green Biorefinery Technologies based on Waste Biomass (Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC); IF: 9.480)https://pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/articlecollectionlanding?sercode=gc&themeid=f5de8e11-9b67-446a-b514-8354456d4d00
Guest Editor, Journal of Hazardous Materials, S.I.: Sustainable and Resilient Environmental Science and Engineering (Elsevier; IF: 9.038)http://www.ieec2019.org/issues.html
Guest editor, Bioresource Technology, S.I.: Bioresource Technology: Special Issue on Waste-to-Resources: Opportunities and Challenges [WROC-2019] (Elsevier; IF: 7.539)https://www.journals.elsevier.com/bioresource-technology/call-for-papers/special-issue-on-waste-to-resources-opportunities
Lead Guest Editor,Process Safety and Environmental Protection,S.I.: 17th Congress of Asian-Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering (Elsevier; IF: 4.966)https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/process-safety-and-environmental-protection/special-issue/10PSN3CFK79
Guest Editor, Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, S.I.: Bioresources and Biochemicals / Biofuels and Bioenergy (Elsevier; IF: 5.165)https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/current-opinion-in-green-and-sustainable-chemistry/vol/14/suppl/C
Lead Guest Editor,Topics in Current Chemistry Collections,S.I.: Chemistry and Chemical Technologies in Waste Valorization (Springer; IF: 10.035)https://www.springer.com/series/14181
Guest Editor, Frontiersin Bioengineering and Biotechnology, S.I.: Design of Efficient Bioprocesses Involving Monocultures and Novel Microbial Consortia for Efficient Lignocellulose Conversion to Biofuels and Green Solvents (Frontier, IF: 3.644)https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/13740/design-of-efficient-bioprocesses-involving-monocultures-and-novel-microbial-consortia-for-efficient
Guest Editor, Sustainable Chemistry, S.I.: Sustainable (Bio)Chemical Processes for Lignocellulosic and Lipid Waste Biomass Valorization to Fuels, Chemicals and Materials (MDPI)https://www.mdpi.com/journal/suschem/special_issues/lignocellulosic_and_lipid_waste
Guest Editor, ChemSusChem, Special Issue: Chemical Upcycling of Waste Plastics (Wiley; IF: 7.962) https://chemistry-europe.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1002/(ISSN)1864-564x.Chemical-Upcycling-Waste-Plastics
Guest Editor, Froniter in Chemical Engineering, S.I.: Biomass Utilization with Chemical and Biochemical Processes https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/17693/biomass-utilization-with-chemical-and-biochemical-processes?utm_source=F-RTM&utm_medium=TED1&utm_campaign=PRD_TED1_T1_RT-TITLE
Guest Editor, Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Special Issue on Urban Waste Valorization for a Sustainable Circular Bioeconomy – UWVSCB-2021 https://www.journals.elsevier.com/case-studies-in-chemical-and-environmental-engineering/call-for-papers/special-issue-on-urban-waste-valorization

Research InterestsThere is a growing demand to establish biotechnology-based processes for material, chemical and fuel production which can decrease our dependency on dwindling oil reserves and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These novel bioprocesses are incorporated into biorefineries, which are integral units converting different renewable-derived feedstocks into a range of useful products as diverse as those from petroleum using environmentally friendly technologies. A number of agricultural-based biorefinery processes have been developed and realised at commercial scale since the past decade. At the same time there are growing concerns over organic waste generation and insufficient resource supply due to the ever-increasing global population and the cradle-to-grave system of material flows in the linear economy.
Therefore, the research in our team aimed at valorising organic waste materials through bioconversion processes to recover their inherent nutrients for transformation into value-added products. Waste-based biorefinery not only provides a means for waste treatment, but also promotes the development of a circular economy by valorising wastes into high-value products. As part of this goal, the recent projects conducted in our group mainly focused on the development of integrated biorefinery strategies tovalorise food and textile wastes. Due to the different characteristics of the waste materials, the bio-processes were specifically designed and demonstrated in laboratory- and pilot-scales, accompanied with techno-economic assessment for evaluation of technical and economic feasibility.

Positions AvailablePostdoctoral Fellow in the field of Waste and Biomass Valorisation at the School of Energy and EnvironmentDutiesThe appointee will be involved in an interdisciplinary waste and biomass valorisation project that encompasses biocatalysis, fermentation and downstream processing.
RequirementsA recent Ph.D. in biochemical engineering, microbiology, green chemistry or a related discipline. Candidates should be familiar with fermentation technique and have a strong background in laboratory and computational skills. Strong oral and written communication skills in English and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team are essential.
ApplicationTo apply, please submit your CV to Dr. Carol Lin atcarollin@cityu.edu.hk. Review of applications will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Salary offered will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Contract duration is for one year and can be renewed subject to performance. For more information, please email Dr. Carol Lin. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
City University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to the principle of diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, especially applicants who will enhance the diversity of our staff.

VideosTextile Waste Recycling Using a Biological Method
Innovative green technology capable of recycling mixed textile waste developed by a researcher from the School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityU) and her research team has won a Gold Medal at the 46th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva.
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Conversion of food waste into polylactic acid fibre (PLA)
Conversion of food waste into polylactic acid fibre (PLA) - Gold medal with jury's commendation of the 44 International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva This is a novel biological process using food waste as the raw material to produce PLA fibre. The technology uses a fermentation process to yield lactic acid. This is then polymerized and spun into fibre. PLA is biodegradable and so the final textile product will degrade to H₂O and CO₂after its useful life.

List of Selected Publications
2022
Wang, X., Li, C., Lam, C.H., Subramanian, K., Qin, Z.H., Mou, J.H., Jin, M., Chopra, S.S., Singh, V., Ok, Y.S., Yan, J., Li, H.Y.,Lin*, C.S.K.2022. Emerging waste valorisation techniques to moderate the hazardous impacts, and their path towards sustainability.Journal of Hazardous Materials,423.
To, M.H., Wang, H., Lam, T.N., Kaur, G., Roelants, S.L.K.W.,Lin*, C.S.K.2022. Influence of bioprocess parameters on sophorolipid production from bakery waste oil.Chemical Engineering Journal,429.
2021
Subramanian, K., Sarkar, M.K., Wang, H., Qin, Z.H., Chopra, S.S., Jin, M., Kumar, V., Chen, C., Tsang, C.W.,Lin*, C.S.K.2021. An overview of cotton and polyester, and their blended waste textile valorisation to value-added products: A circular economy approach–research trends, opportunities and challenges.Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology. 10.1080/10643389.2021.1966254
Ragauskas, A.J., Huber, G.W., Wang, J., Guss, A., O'Neill, H.M.,Lin*, C.S.K., Wang, Y., Wurm, F.R., Meng, X. 2021. New Technologies are Needed to Improve the Recycling and Upcycling of Waste Plastics.ChemSusChem,14(19), 3982-3984.
Qin, Z.-H., Mou, J.-H., Chao, C.Y.H., Chopra, S.S., Daoud, W., Leu, S.-y., Ning, Z., Tso, C.Y., Chan, C.K., Tang, S., Hathi, Z.J., Haque, M.A., Wang, X.,Lin*, C.S.K.2021. Biotechnology of Plastic Waste Degradation, Recycling, and Valorization: Current Advances and Future Perspectives.ChemSusChem,14(19), 4103-4114.
Hathi, Z., Mettu, S., Priya, A., Athukoralalage, S., Lam, T.N., Choudhury, N.R., Dutta, N.K., El-Omar, E.M., Gong, L., Mohan, G.,Lin*, C.S.K.2021. Methodological advances and challenges in probiotic bacteria production: Ongoing strategies and future perspectives.Biochemical Engineering Journal,176, 108199.
Lin*, C.S.K., Kirpluks, M., Priya, A., Kaur, G. 2021. Conversion of food waste-derived lipid to bio-based polyurethane foam.Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering,4.
Jing, H., Wang, H.,Lin, C.S.K., Zhuang, H., To, M.H., Leu, S.Y. 2021. Biorefinery potential of chemically enhanced primary treatment sewage sludge to representative value-added chemicals - A de novo angle for wastewater treatment.Bioresource Technology,339.
Mou, J.H., Tahar, I.B., Wang, Z.Y., Ong, K.L., Li, C., Qin, Z.H., Wang, X.,Lin*, C.S.K., Fickers, P. 2021. Enhancing the recombinant protein productivity ofYarrowia lipolyticausing in situ fibrous bed bioreactor.Bioresource Technology,340.
Wang, Z., Hao, L., Ren, Z.,Lin, C.S.K., Li, Y. 2021. Metabolic profiling identified phosphatidylcholin as potential biomarker in boosting lipid accumulation in multiple microalgae.Biochemical Engineering Journal,174.
Kumar, A.N., Dissanayake, P.D., Masek, O., Priya, A.,Lin, C.S.K., Ok, Y.S., Kim, S.H. 2021. Recent trends in biochar integration with anaerobic fermentation: Win-win strategies in a closed-loop.Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews,149.
Billerach, G., Preziosi-Belloy, L.,Lin, C.S.K., Fulcrand, H., Dubreucq, E., Grousseau, E. 2021. Impact of nitrogen deficiency on succinic acid production by engineered strains ofYarrowia lipolytica.Journal of Biotechnology,336, 30-40.
Wang, X., Zhang, M.-M., Liu, S.-F., Xu, R.-L., Mou, J.-H., Qin, Z.-H., Zhou, Z.-G., Li, H.-Y.,Lin, C.S.K., Sun, Z. (2021). Synergistic bioconversion of lipids and carotenoids from food waste byDunaliella salinawith fulvic acid via a two-stage cultivation strategy.Energy Conversion and Management.234, 113908.
Du, R., Li, C.^a, Pan, P.,Lin, C.S.K., Yan, J. 2021. Characterization and application of a natural derived bacterial consortium for efficient lignocellulosic biomass valorization.Bioresource Technology.329, 124909
Prabhu, A., Ledesma- Amaro, R.,Lin, C.S.K., Coulon, F., Thakur, V.K., Kumar, V. 2020. Bioproduction of succinic acid from xylose by engineeredYarrowia lipolyticawithout pH control.Biotechnology for Biofuels.13(1),113
Gadkari, S., Kumar, D., Qin, Z.-h.,Lin, C.S.K., Kumar, V. 2021. Life cycle analysis of fermentative production of succinic acid from bread waste.Waste Management,126, 861-871.
Li, C., Ong, K.L., Cui, Z., Sang, Z., Li, X., Patria, R.D., Qi, Q., Fickers, P., Yan, J.,Lin*, C.S.K.2021. Promising advancement in fermentative succinic acid production by yeast hosts.Journal of Hazardous Materials, 401.
Hu, X., Subramanian, K., Wang, H., Roelants, S.L.K.W., To, M.H., Soetaert, W., Kaur, G.,Lin, C.S.K., Chopra, S.S. 2021. Guiding environmental sustainability of emerging bioconversion technology for waste-derived sophorolipid production by adopting a dynamic life cycle assessment (dLCA) approach.Environmental Pollution,269.
2020
Khanal, S.K., Varjani, S.,Lin, C.S.K.,Awasthi, M.K. 2020. Waste-to-resources: Opportunities and challenges.Bioresource Technology, 317, 123987.
Prabhu, A.A., Ledesma-Amaro, R.,Lin, C.S.K., Coulon, F., Thakur, V.K., Kumar, V. 2020. Bioproduction of succinic acid from xylose by engineeredYarrowia lipolyticawithout pH control.Biotechnology for Biofuels, 13(1), 113.
Khodadadi, M.R., Malpartida, I., Tsang, C.-W.,Lin, C.S.K., Len, C. 2020. Recent advances on the catalytic conversion of waste cooking oil.Molecular Catalysis, 494, 111128.
Wang, X., Zhang, M.M., Sun, Z., Liu, S.F., Qin, Z.H., Mou, J.H., Zhou, Z.G.,Lin*, C.S.K.2020. Sustainable lipid and lutein production from Chlorella mixotrophic fermentation by food waste hydrolysate.Journal of Hazardous Materials, 400.
Subramanian, K., Chopra, S.S., Cakin, E., Li, X.,Lin, C.S.K.2020. Environmental life cycle assessment of textile bio-recycling – valorizing cotton-polyester textile waste to pet fiber and glucose syrup.Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 161, 104989.
Wang, X., Liu, S.-F., Qin, Z.-H., Balamurugan, S., Li, H.-Y.,Lin*, C.S.K.2020. Sustainable and stepwise waste-based utilisation strategy for the production of biomass and biofuels by engineered microalgae.Environmental Pollution, 265, 114854.
Fickers, P., Cheng, H.,Lin*, C.S.K.2020. Sugar alcohols and organic acids synthesis inYarrowia lipolytica: Where are we? Microorganisms, 8(4).
Ong, K.L., Fickers, P.,Lin*, C.S.K.2020. Enhancing succinic acid productivity in the yeastYarrowia lipolyticawith improved glycerol uptake rate.Science of the Total Environment, 702.
Wang, H., Kaur, G., To, M.H., Roelants, S.L.K.W., Patria, R.D., Soetaert, W.,Lin*, C.S.K.2020. Efficientin-situseparation design for long-term sophorolipids fermentation with high productivity.Journal of Cleaner Production, 118995.
Wang, H., Tsang, C.W., To, M.H., Kaur, G., Roelants, S.L.K.W., Stevens, C.V., Soetaert, W.,Lin*, C.S.K.2020. Techno-economic evaluation of a biorefinery applying food waste for sophorolipid production – A case study for Hong Kong.Bioresource Technology,303.
Islam, M.K., Wang, H., Rehman, S., Dong, C., Hsu, H.Y.,Lin, C.S.K., Leu, S.Y. 2020. Sustainability metrics of pretreatment processes in a waste derived lignocellulosic biomass biorefinery.Bioresource Technology,298.
Guan, W., Chen, X., Hu, H., Tsang, C.-W., Zhang, J.,Lin, C.S.K., Liang, C. 2020. Catalytic hydrogenolysis of lignin β-O-4 aryl ether compound and lignin to aromatics over Rh/Nb₂O₅under low H₂pressure.Fuel Processing Technology, 203, 106392.
Wang, X., Balamurugan, S., Liu, S.F., Zhang, M.M., Yang, W.D., Liu, J.S., Li, H.Y.,Lin*, C.S.K.2020. Enhanced polyunsaturated fatty acid production using food wastes and biofuels byproducts by an evolved strain ofPhaeodactylum tricornutum. Bioresource Technology, 296.
2019
Li, X., Hu, Y., Du, C.,Lin*, C.S.K.2019. Recovery of Glucose and Polyester from Textile Waste by Enzymatic Hydrolysis.Waste and Biomass Valorization, 10(12), 3763-3772.
Li, C., Chen, C., Wu, X., Tsang, C.W., Mou, J., Yan, J., Liu, Y.,Lin*, C.S.K.2019. Recent advancement in lignin biorefinery: With special focus on enzymatic degradation and valorization.Bioresource Technology, 291.
Kaur, G., Wang, H., To, M.H., Roelants, S.L.K.W., Soetaert, W.,Lin*, C.S.K.2019. Efficient sophorolipids production using food waste.Journal of Cleaner Production, 232, 1-11.
To, M.H., Uisan, K., Ok, Y.S., Pleissner, D.,Lin*, C.S.K.2019. Recent trends in Green and Sustainable Chemistry: Rethinking textile waste in a circular economy.Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry.20, 1-10.
Ling, Y., Sun, L.-p., Wang, S.-y.,Lin, C.S.K., Sun, Z., Zhou, Z.-g. 2019. Cultivation of oleaginous microalgaScenedesmus obliquuscoupled with municipal wastewater treatment for enhanced biomass and lipid production.Biochemical Engineering Journal.148, 162-169.
Ong, K.L., Li, C., Li, X., Zhang, Y., Xu, J.,Lin*, C.S.K.2019. Co-fermentation of glucose and xylose from sugarcane bagasse into succinic acid byYarrowia lipolytica. Biochemical Engineering Journal.148,108-115.
Li, C., Ong, K.L., Yang, X.,Lin*, C.S.K.2019. Bio-refinery of waste streams for green and efficient succinic acid production by engineeredYarrowia lipolyticawithout pH control.Chemical Engineering Journal.371, 804-812.
Dong, C., Wang, Y., Wang, H.,Lin, C.S.K., Hsu, H.-Y., Leu, S.-Y. 2019. New Generation Urban Biorefinery toward Complete Utilization of Waste Derived Lignocellulosic Biomass for Biofuels and Value-Added Products.Energy Procedia, 158, 918-925.
Len, C.,Lin, C.S.K., Daviot, L., Len, T. 2019. Microwave-assisted homogeneous acid catalysis and chemoenzymatic synthesis of dialkyl succinate in a flow reactor.Catalysts,9(3). (Special Issue "Catalytic Methods in Flow Chemistry").
Pleissner, D., Dietz, D., van Duuren, J.B.J.H., Wittmann, C., Yang, X.,Lin, C.S.K., Venus, J. 2019. Biotechnological production of organic acids from renewable resources. in: Advances in Biochemical Engineering/Biotechnology, Vol. 166, pp. 373-410.
Kwan, T.H., Ong, K.L., Haque, M.A., Kulkarni, S.,Lin*, C.S.K.2019. Biorefinery of food and beverage waste valorisation for sugar syrups production: Techno-economic assessment.Process Safety and Environmental Protection,121, 194-208.
Li, X., Mettu, S., Martin, J.O.G., Ashokkumar, M.,Lin*, C.S.K.2019. Ultrasonic pretreatment of food waste to accelerate enzymatic hydrolysis for glucose production.Ultrasonics - Sonochemistry,53, 77-82.
2018
Wang, H., Roelants, S.L.K.W., To, M.H., Patria, R.D., Kaur, G., Lau, N.S., Lau, C.Y., Van Bogaert, I.N.A., Soetaert, W.,Lin*, C.S.K.2018.Starmerella bombicola: recent advances on sophorolipids production and prospects of waste stream utilization.Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology,DOI: 10.1002/jctb.5847
Li, C., Gao, S., Yang, X., Li, X.,Lin*, C.S.K.Efficient metabolic evolution of engineeredYarrowia lipolyticafor succinic acid production using a glucose-based medium in anin-situfibrous bioreactor under low-pH condition.Biotechnology for Biofuels,11(1), 236.
Kwan, T.H., Ong, K.L., Haque, M.A., Tang, W., Kulkarni, S.,Lin, C.S.K.2018. High fructose syrup production from mixed food and beverage waste hydrolysate at laboratory and pilot scales.Food and Bioproducts Processing,111, 141-152.
Wang, H., Kaur, G., Pensupa, N., Uisan, K., Du, C., Yang, X.,Lin*, C.S.K.2018. Textile waste valorization using submerged filamentous fungal fermentation.Process Safety and Environmental Protection.118, 143-151.
Li, C., Gao, S., Wang, H., Li, X., Ong, K.L., Yang, X.,Lin*, C.S.K.2018. Succinic acid production using a glycerol-based medium by an engineered strain ofYarrowia lipolytica: Statistical optimization and preliminary economic feasibility study.Biochemical Engineering Journal, 137, 305-313.
Hu, Y., Du, C., Pensupa, N.,Lin*, C.S.K.2018. Optimisation of fungal cellulase production from textile waste using experimental design.Process Safety and Environmental Protection.118,133-142.
Xu, T., Huang, X., Li, Z.,Lin, C.S.K, Li, S. 2018. Enhanced Purification Efficiency and Thermal Tolerance ofThermoanaerobacterium aotearoenseβ-Xylosidase through Aggregation Triggered by Short Peptides.Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,66(16), 4182-4188.
Kwan, T.H., Hu, Y.,Lin*, C.S.K.2018. Techno-economic analysis of a food waste valorisation process for lactic acid, lactide and poly(lactic acid)Journal of Cleaner Production.181, 72-87.
Kwan, T.H., Ong, K.L., Haque, M.A., Kwan, W.H., Kulkarni, S.,Lin*, C.S.K.2018. Valorisation of food and beverage waste via saccharification for sugars recovery.Bioresource Technology.255, 67-75.
Li, C., Yang, X., Gao, S., Chuh, A.H.,Lin*, C.S.K. 2018. Hydrolysis of fruit and vegetable waste for efficient succinic acid production with engineeredYarrowia lipolytica Journal of Cleaner Production.179, 151-159.
Yu, I.K.M., Ong, K.L., Tsang*, D.C.W., Haque, M.A., Kwan, T.H., Chen, S.S., Uisan, K., Kulkarni, S.,Lin*, C.S.K.2018. Chemical transformation of food and beverage waste-derived fructose to hydroxymethylfurfural as a value-added product. Catalysis Today.Catalysis Today,314,70-77.
Kaur, G., Uisan, K., Ong, K.L.,Lin*, C.S.K.2018. Recent Trends in Green and Sustainable Chemistry Waste Valorisation: Rethinking Plastics in a Circular Economy.Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry.9, 30-39.
Ong, K.L., Kaur, G., Pensupa, N., Uisan, K.,Lin*, C.S.K.2018. Trends in food waste valorization for the production of chemicals, materials and fuels: Case study South and Southeast Asia.Bioresource Technology,248(Part A), 100-112.
Li, C., Gao, S., Yang, X.,Lin*, C.S.K.2018. Green and sustainable succinic acid production from crude glycerol by engineeredYarrowia lipolyticavia agricultural residue basedin situfibrous bed bioreactor.Bioresource Technology. .249(Supplement C), 612-619.
Hu, Y., Du, C., Leu, S.-Y., Jing, H., Li, X.,Lin*, C.S.K. 2018. Valorisation of textile waste by fungal solid state fermentation: an example of circular waste-based biorefinery.Resources, Conservation & Recycling.129, 27-35.
2017
Kwan, T.H., Vlysidis, A., Wu, Z., Hu, Y., Koutinas, A.,Lin*, C.S.K.2017. Lactic acid fermentation modelling ofStreptococcus thermophilusYI-B1 andLactobacillus caseiShirota using food waste derived mediaBiochemical Engineering Journal.127, 97-109.
Pensupa, N., Leu, S.-Y., Jing, H., Liu, H., Hu, Y., Wang, H., Du, C.,Lin*, C.S.K.2017. Recent trends in Sustainable Textile Waste Recycling Methods: Current situation and future prospects.Topics in Current Chemistry.375(5), 76.
This article is part of the topical collection ‘Chemistry and Chemical Technologies in Waste Valorization’ guest edited by Dr. Carol Sze Ki LIN
Haque, M.A., Yang, X., Ong, K.L., Tang, W.-T., Kwan, T.H., Kulkarni, S.,Lin*, C.S.K.2017. Bioconversion of beverage waste to high fructose syrup as a value-added product.Food and Bioproducts Processing.105, 179-187.
Hu, Y., Daoud, W.A., Fei, B., Chen, L., Kwan, T.H.,Lin*, C.S.K.2017. Efficient ZnO aqueous nanoparticle catalysed lactide synthesis for poly(lactic acid) fibre production from food waste.Journal of Cleaner Production.165, 157-167.
Cui, Z., Gao, C., Li, J., Hou, J.,Lin, C.S.K., Qi*, Q. 2017. Engineering of unconventional yeastYarrowia lipolyticafor efficient succinic acid production from glycerol at low pH.Metabolic Engineering.42, 126-133.
Ning, C., Hadi, P., Aghdam, E., Zhu, S., Hui, C.W.,Lin, C.S.K., McKay, G. 2017. Environmental Emission Analysis of a Waste Printed Circuit Board-derived Adsorbent Production Process.Chemical Engineering Journal. DOI:10.1016/j.cej.2017.05.181
Tan, Z.,Lin, C.S.K., Ji, X., Rainey, T.J. 2017. Returning biochar to fields: A review. Applied Soil Ecology, 116, 1-11.
To, M.-H., PejmanHadi, Chi, W.,Lin, C.S.K., McKay, G. 2017 Mechanistic study of atenolol, acebutolol and carbamazepine adsorption on waste biomass derived activated carbon.Journal of Molecular Liquids.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2017.05.037
Ning, C.,Lin, C.S.K., Hui, D.C.W., McKay, G. 2017. Waste Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Recycling Techniques.Topics in Current Chemistry,375(2), 43.
This article is part of the topical collection ‘Chemistry and Chemical Technologies in Waste Valorization’ guest edited by Dr. Carol Sze Ki LIN
Yang, X., Wang, H., Li, C.,Lin*, C.S.K.2017. Restoring of Glucose Metabolism of an engineeredYarrowia lipolyticafor Succinic Acid Production via a Simple and Efficient Adaptive Evolution Strategy.Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.65(20), 4133-4139.
Hu, Y., Kwan, T.H., Daoud, W.A.,Lin*, C.S.K.2017. Continuous ultrasonic-mediated solvent extraction of lactic acid from fermentation broths.Journal of Cleaner Production.145, 142-150.
Ning, C., Xu, M., Hui, D.C.W.,Lin, C.S.K., McKay, G. 2017. Study of quench effect on heavy metal uptake efficiency by an aluminosilicate-based material.Chemical Engineering Journal,311, 37-45.
Pleissner, D., Lau, K.Y.,Lin*, C.S.K.2017. Utilization of food waste in continuous flow cultures of the heterotrophic microalgaChlorella pyrenoidosafor saturated and unsaturated fatty acids production.Journal of Cleaner Production.142, 1417-1424.
Li, C., Yang, X., Gao, S., Wang, H.,Lin*, C.S.K.2017. High efficiency succinic acid production from glycerol viain situfibrous bed bioreactor with an engineeredYarrowia lipolytica.Bioresource Technology.225, 9-16.
2016
Gao, C., Yang, X., Wang, H., Perez Rivero, C., Li, C., Cui, Z., Qi, Q.,Lin*, C.S.K.2016. Robust succinic acid production from crude glycerol by using engineeredYarrowia lipolytica.Biotechnology for Biofuels.9(1), 179.
Haque, M.A., Kachrimanidou, V., Koutinas, A.,Lin*, C.S.K.2016. Valorization of Food Waste for Biocolorant and Enzyme Production byMonascus purpureus. Journal of Biotechnology.231, 55-64.
Ning, C., Hadi, P.,Lin, C.S.K.,McKay, G. 2016. Valorization of an electronic waste-derived aluminosilicate – Surface functionalization and porous structure tuning.ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering.4(6),2980-2989.
Hu, Y., Dauod, W., Cheuk, K.L.K.,Lin*, C.S.K.2016.Newly Developed Techniques on Polycondensation, Ring-Opening Polymerization and Polymer Modification: Focus on Poly(Lactic Acid).Materials.9(3), 133.
Kwan, T.H., Hu, Y.,Lin*, C.S.K. 2016. Valorisation of food waste via fungal hydrolysis and lactic acid fermentation withLactobacillus caseiShirota.Bioresource Technology.217, 129-136.
Pleissner, D., Qi, Q., Gao, C., Rivero, C.P., Webb, C.,Lin, C.S.K., Venus, J. 2016. Valorization of organic residues for the production of added value chemicals: A contribution to the circular economy.Biochemical Engineering Journal.116, 3-16.
高翠娟, 连思琪, 祁庆生. (2016) 代谢工程构建重组耶氏解脂酵母生产中长链聚羟基脂肪酸酯. 生物工程学报.Chinese Journal of Biotechnology.
2015
张谦, 贾佳, 林智, 杨晓锋, 郭宏涛, 王剑英,Lin, S.K.C.2015. 产脂肪酶黑曲霉发酵条件优化研究.生物技术通报.31(12). 227-233.
Kwan, H.T., Pleissner, D., Lau, K.Y., Venus, J., Pommeret, A.,Lin*, C.S.K.2015. Techno-economic analysis of a food waste valorization process via microalgae cultivation and co-production of plasticizer, lactic acid and animal feed from algal biomass and food waste.Bioresource Technology.198, 292-299.
Yang X, Zhu M, Huang X,Lin C.S.K., Wang J, Li S. 2015. Valorisation of mixed bakery waste in non-sterile fermentation for L-lactic acid production by an evolvedThermoanaerobacterium sp.strain.Bioresource Technology.198, 47-54.
Jia, J., Yang, X., Wu, Z., Zhang, Q., Lin, Z., Guo, H.,Lin, S.K.C., Wang, J., Wang, Y. 2015. Optimization of fermentation conditions for extracellular lipase production fromAspergillus nigerusing Response Surface Methodology.BioMed Research International.497462
Kosinkova, J., Ramirez, J.A., Hossain, F.M., Nguyen, J., Ristovski, Z., Brown, R.,Lin, C.S.K., Chang, J., J, Rainey, T. 2015. Hydrothermal liquefaction of bagasse using ethanol and black liquor as solvents.Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining.9(6), 630-638.
Han, W., Lam, W.C., Man Tung Wong, Hoi Ting Leung, Chi Leung Ng, Ping Yan, Suet Yu Yeung,Lin*, C.S.K.2015. Kinetic analysis of a crude enzyme extract produced via solid state fermentation of bakery waste.ACS Sustainable Chemistry.3(9), 2043-2048.
Gao C, Qi Q, Madzak C,Lin*, CSK.2015. Exploring Medium-chain-length Polyhydroxyalkanoates Production in the Engineered YeastYarrowia lipolytica.Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology. 42(9), 1255-1262.
Melikoglu, M.,Lin*, C.S.K., Webb, C. 2015. Solid state fermentation of waste bread pieces byAspergillus awamori: Analysing the effects of airflow rate on enzyme production in packed bed bioreactors.Food and Bioproducts Processing. 95(0), 63-75.
Karmee, S.K., Linardi, D., Lee, J.,Lin*, C.S.K.2015. Conversion of lipid from food waste to biodiesel.Waste Management.41(0), 169-173.
Karmee, S.K., Patria, R.D.,Lin*, C.S.K.2015. Techno-economic evaluation of biodiesel production from waste cooking oil—A case study of Hong Kong.International Journal of Molecular Biology(Special Issue "Green Chemistry and the Biorefinery").16(3), 4362-4371. (FEATURE paper)
Hadi, P., To, M.-H., Hui, C.W.,Lin, C.S.K., McKay, G. 2015. Aqueous Mercury Adsorption by Activated Carbons.Water Research.73(C), 37-55.
Pleissner, D., Lau, K.Y., Schneider, R., Venus, J.,Lin*, C.S.K.2015. Fatty acid feedstock preparation and lactic acid production as integrated processes in mixed restarurant food and bakery wastes treatment. Food Research International.73(0), 52-61.
Pleissner, D., Lau, K.Y., Zhang, C.,Lin*, C.S.K.2015. Plasticizer and surfactant formations from food waste and algal biomass derived lipids.ChemSusChem,8(10), 1686-1691.
Hadi, P., Ning, C., Ouyang, W., Xu, M.,Lin, C.S.K., McKay, G. 2015. Toward environmentally-benign utilization of nonmetallic fraction of waste printed circuit boards as modifier and precursor.Waste Management, 35(0), 236-246.
Hadi, P., Xu, M.,Lin, C.S.K.,Hui, C.-W., McKay, G. 2015. Waste printed circuit board recycling techniques and product utilization.Journal of Hazardous Materials, 283(0), 234-243.
Hadi, P., Xu, M., Ning, C.,Lin, C.S.K.,McKay, G. 2015. A Critical Review on Preparation, Characterization and Utilization of Sludge-Derived Activated Carbons for Wastewater Treatment.Chemical Engineering Journal, 260, 895–906.
2014
Karmee, S.K.,Lin*, C.S.K.2014. Valorisation of food waste to biofuel: current trends and technological challenges.Sustainable Chemical Processes.2, 22.
Sun, Z., Li, M., Qi, Q., Gao, C.,Lin*, C.S.K.2014. Mixed food waste as renewable feedstock in succinic acid fermentation.Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 174(5), 1922-1833.
Turon*, X., Venus, J., Arshadi, M., Koutinas, M.,Lin, C.S.K.,Koutinas*, A. 2014. Food waste and byproduct valorization through bio-processing: opportunities and challenges.BioResources9(4), 5774-5777.(Editorial)
Karmee, S.K.,Lin*, C.S.K.2014. Lipids from food waste as feedstock for biodiesel production: Case Hong Kong.Lipid Technology, 26:206–209. doi:10.1002/lite.201400044.(Feature Article)
Lau KY, Pleissner D,Lin*, CSK.2014. Recycling of food waste as nutrients inChlorella vulgariscultivationBioresource Technology.170(0), 144-151.
Hadi, P., Ning, C., Ouyang, W.,Lin, C.S.K.,Hui, C.-W., McKay, G. 2014. Conversion of an Aluminosilicate-Based Waste Material to High-Value Efficient Adsorbent.Chemical Engineering Journal, 256, 415-420.
Pleissner, D., Lam, W.C., Han, W., Lau, K.Y., Cheung, L.C., Lee, M.W., Lei, H.M., Lo, K.Y., Ng, W.Y., Sun, Z., Melikoglu, M.,Lin*, C.S.K.2014. Fermentative polyhydroxybutyrate production from a novel feedstock derived from bakery waste.Biomed Research International– Biotechnology vol. 2014, Article ID 819474, 8 pages, 2014. doi:10.1155/2014/819474.
Lin, C.S.K.,Koutinas, A.A., Stamatelatou, K., Mubofu, E.B., Matharu, A.S., Kopsahelis, N., Pfaltzgraff, L.A., Clark, J.H., Papanikolaou, S., Kwan, T.H., Luque*, R. 2014. Current and future trends in food waste valorization for the production of chemicals, materials and fuels: a global perspectiveBiofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining. 8(5), 686-715.
Arancon, R.A.D., Lin, H.T., Chen, G.,Lin, C.S.K., Lai, J., Xu, G., Luque, R. 2014. Nanoparticle tracking Analysis of Gold nanomaterials stabilized by Various Capping Agents.RSC Advances.4, 17114-17119.
Pleissner, D., Kwan, T. H., andLin*, C. S. K.2014. Fungal hydrolysis in submerged fermentation for food waste treatment and fermentation feedstock preparation, Bioresource Technology. 158, 48-54.
Koutinas, A. A., Pleissner, D., Vlysidis, A., Kopsahelis, N., Lopez Garciac, I., Kookosd, I., Papanikolaou, S., andLin*, C.S.K.,2014. Valorization of industrial waste and by-product streams via fermentation for the production of chemicals and biopolymers,Chemical Society Reviews. 43(8), 2587-2627.Invited review
Arancon, R.A.D.,Lin, C.S.K.,Vargas, C., Luque, R. 2014. To Be Or Not To Be Metal Free: Trends and advances in Coupling chemistries.Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry.12(1), 10-35.
Lam KF, Leung CCJ, Lei HM,Lin, CSK.*.2014. Economic Feasibility of a Pilot-Scale Fermentative Succinic Acid Production from Bakery Wastes.Food and Bioproducts Processing. 92(3), 282-290.
2013
Pleissner, D., andLin*, C.S.K., 2013. Valorisation of food waste in biotechnological processes.Sustainable Chemical Processes.1, 21.
Melikoglu, M.,Lin, C.S.K.*,Webb, C., 2013. Kinetic Studies on the Multi-enzyme Solution produced via Solid State Fermentation of Waste Bread byAspergillus awamori. Biochemical Engineering Journal. 80, 76-81.
Lam, W.-C., Pleissner, D.,Lin, C.S.K.*, 2013. Production of fungal glucoamylase for glucose production from food waste.Biomolecules. 3, 651-661.
Arancon, R.A.D.,Lin, C.S.K.*,Chan, K.M., Kwan, T.H., Luque, R., 2013. Advances on waste valorization: new horizons for a more sustainable society.Energy Science & Engineering1, 53-71.
Melikoglu, M.,Lin, C. S. K.*, and Webb, C., 2013. Stepwise optimisation of enzyme production in solid state fermentation of waste bread pieces,Food and Bioproducts Processing91, 638-646.
Pleissner D, Lam WC, Sun Z,Lin* CSK. 2013. Food waste as nutrient source in heterotrophic microalgae cultivation.Bioresource Technology. 137(0), 139-146.
Melikoglu, M.,Lin*, C.S.K., Webb, C., 2013. Analysing Global Food Waste Problem: Pinpointing the Facts and Estimating the Energy Content.Central European Journal of Engineering.. 1-8.
Balu, A.M.,Lin, C.S.K., Liu, H., Li, Y., Vargas, C., Luque, R. 2013. Iron oxide functionalised MIL-101 materials in aqueous phase selective oxidations. Applied Catalysis A: General. 455, 261-266.
Lin, C.S.K.,Pfaltzgraff, L.A., Herrero-Davila, L., Mubofu, E.B., Abderrahim, S., Clark, J.H., Koutinas, A.A., Kopsahelis, N., Stamatelatou, K., Dickson, F., Thankappan, S., Mohamed, Z., Brocklesby, R., Luque, R. 2013. Food waste as a valuable resource for the production of chemicals, materials and fuels. Current situation and global perspective.Energy & Environmental Science, 6(2), 426-464.
ZHANG, A. Y.-Z., SUN, Z., LEUNG, C. C. J., HAN, W., LAU, K. Y., LI, M. &LIN, C. S. K.* 2013. Valorisation of bakery waste for succinic acid production.Green Chemistry, 15, 690-695.
Francavilla, M., Pindea, A.,Lin, C. S. K., Franchi, M., Trotta, P., Romero, A. a. C., Juan M & Luque, R. 2013. Natural porous agar materials from macroalgae.Carbohydrate Polymers, 92, 1555-1560.
2012
Chen, C., Desmet*, T., Van Der Borght, J.,Lin, S.K.C.& Soetaert, W., 2012. Adsorption-desorption of trehalose analogues from a bioconversion mixture using activated carbon.Separation and Purification Technology. 96, 161-167.
Leung, C. C., Cheung, S. Y., Zhang, Y. Z., Lam, K. F.,Lin, S.K.C.*, 2012. Utilisation of waste bread for the sustainable production of succinic acid.Biochemical Engineering Journal, 65, 10-15.
Du C., Sabirova J, Soetaert W,Lin, S.K.C.*, 2012. Polyhydroxyalkanoates Production From Low Sustainable Raw Materials.Current Chemical Biology, 6-1, 14-25.
Lin, S.K.C., Luque, R., Clark, J., Webb, C., Du, C., 2012. Novel wheat-based biorefining strategy for fermentative production and chemical transformation of succinic acid.Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, 6, 88-104. Invited review
2011
Lin, S.K.C., Luque, R., Clark, J., Webb, C., Du, C., 2011. A seawater-based biorefining strategy for fermentative production and chemical transformation of succinic acid.Energy and Environmental Science, 4, 1471.
2010
Lin, S.K.C., Du, C., Blaga, A., Camarut, M., Webb, C., Christian Stevens and Soetaert, W., 2010. Novel resin-based vacuum distillation-crystallisation method for recovery of succinic acid crystals from fermentation broths.Green Chemistry, 12, 666–671.
2009
Dorado, P.,Lin, S.K.C., Koutinas, A., Du, C., Wang, R.H., Webb, C. 2009. Cereal-based biorefinery development: Utilisation of wheat milling by-products for the production of succinic acid,Journal of Biotechnology, 143: 51-59.
Luque, R.,Lin, S.K.C., Du, C., Macquarrie, D.J., Koutinas, A., Wang, R., Webb, C., Clark, J., 2009. Chemical transformations of succinic acid recovered from fermentation broths by a novel direct vacuum distillation-crystallisation method,Green Chemistry, 11: 193–200.
2008
Lin, S.K.C., Du, C., Wang, R.H., Koutinas, A. and Webb, C., 2008, Substrate and product inhibition kinetics in succinic acid production byActinobacillus succinogenes,Biochemical Engineering Journal,41(2):128-135.
Du, C.,Lin, S.K.C.,Koutinas, A., Wang, R., Dorado, P. and Webb, C., 2008, A wheat biorefining strategy based on solid-state fermentation for fermentative production of succinic acid.BioresourceTechnology,99(17):8310-8315.
2007
Du, C.,Lin, S.K.C., Clark, J. and Webb, C., 2007, Platform chemical production from wheat-based biorefining strategy,Journal of Biotechnology, 131(2, Supplement 1): S145.
Du, C.,Lin, S.K.C., Koutinas, A., Wang, R. and Webb, C., 2007, Succinic acid production from wheat using a biorefining strategy,Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology,76(6): 1263-1270.

BooksLin, C. S. K.,?and Luque, R. (2014) Renewable Resources and Biorefineries, Royal Society of Chemistry, Cambridge, United Kingdom. DOI: 10.1039/ 9781782622918
http://blogs.rsc.org/books/2014/09/03/new-books-in-the-rsc-green-chemistry-series/

Luque, R.,?Lin, C.S.K.,?Wilson, K., Clark, J.H. (2016). Handbook of Biofuels Production: Processes and Technologies. Second ed. Elsevier Science and Technology Books.
http://store.elsevier.com/product.jsp?isbn=978&pagename=search
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/978

Lin, C.S.K.,?Li, C., Kaur, G., Yang, X. (2020) Waste Valorisation: Waste streams in a circular economy. Renewable Resource Series. John Wiley & Sons Limited, Chichester, United Kingdom. (in press)


Book chaptersMou, J., Li, C., Yang, X., Kaur, G.,Lin, C.S.K.2020. Overview of waste valorization concepts from a circular economy perspective in:Waste Valorisation: Waste streams in a circular economy. Renewable Resource Series, (Eds.) C.S.K. Lin, G. Kaur, C. Li, X. Yang, John Wiley & Sons Limited. Chichester, United Kingdom.
Patria, R.D., Li, X., Wang, H., Du, C.,Lin, C.S.K., Kaur, G. 2020. Circular waste-based biorefinery development. in:Waste Valorisation: Waste streams in a circular economy. Renewable Resource Series, (Eds.) C.S.K. Lin, G. Kaur, C. Li, X. Yang, John Wiley & Sons Limited. Chichester, United Kingdom.
Ong, K.L., Fickers, P., Pang, K.W., Dharma, P.R., Luk, H.S., Uisan, K.,Lin, C.S.K.2020. Fermentation of fruit and vegetable wastes for biobased products. Second ed. in: Food Industry Wastes, (Eds.) M. Kosseva, C. Webb, Elsevier.
Lin, C.S.K., Ashokkumar, M., Kaur, G., Li, C., Li, X., Ong, K.L., Pleissner, D. 2020. Food Waste and Manure. in: Handbook on Characterization of Biomass, Biowaste and Related By-products, (Ed.) A. Nzihou, Springer International Publishing. Cham, pp. 899-938.
Wang, H., Gao, S., Li, C., Ong, K.L., Li, X., Yang, X.,Lin, C.S.K.2019. Bio-Feedstocks. 3rd edition ed. in: Comprehensive Biotechnology, (Eds.) C. Webb, M. Moo-Young, Elseiver. United Kingdom. pp. 167-173.
Aude, P., Yang, X., Kwan, T.H., Christoforou, E., Fokaides, P.,Lin*, C.S.K. 2017.Techno-economic study and environmental assessment of food waste based biorefinery. In: Food Waste Reduction and Valorisation, (Eds.) M. Piergiuseppe, P. Franka, T. Valentina Elena, Springer International Publishing. UK, pp.121-146.
Arancon, R.A.,Lin, C.S.K., Chan, K.M., Kwan, T.H., Luque, R. 2016. Advances on Waste Valorization: New Horizons for a More Sustainable Society: Policy and Planning for a Sustainable Society. in: Solid Waste Management, (Ed.) E. Rada, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group. Canada, pp. 37-77.
Du, C., Zhao, X., Liu, D.,Lin, C.S.K.,Wilson, K., Luque, R., Clark, J. 2016. 1 - Introduction: An overview ofbiofuels and production technologies. in: Handbook of Biofuels Production (Second Edition), Woodhead Publishing, pp. 3-12.
Melikoglu, M., Singh, V., Leu, S.Y., Webb, C.,Lin, C.S.K.2016. 9 - Biochemical production ofbioalcohols. in: Handbook of Biofuels Production (Second Edition), Woodhead Publishing, pp. 237-258.
Lam, W.C., Pleissner, D.,Lin*, C.S.K.2016. Production of fungal glucoamylase for glucose production from food waste. in: Solid Waste as a Renewable Resource: Methodologies, (Eds.) J.A.F. Albanes, M.P. Ruiz, Apple Academic Press, Inc. Oakville, Canada.
Lam, W.C., Kwan, T.H.,Lin*, C.S.K.2015. Enzymes for valorization of food and beverage wastes. in: Enzymes in Food and Beverage Processing, (Ed.) C. Sekaran, CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group, LLC, pp. 479-501.
Kwan, TH,Lin, C.S.K, Chan, KM. 2014. Application of Food Waste Valorization Technology in Hong Kong Renewable Resources for Biorefineries Cambridge, United Kingdom: Royal Society of Chemistry; p. 93 - 116.
Lam, W.C., Kwan, T.H., Budarin, V.L., Mubofu, E.B., Fan, J.,Lin, C.S.K.*2014. Pretreatment and Thermochemical and Biological Processing of Biomass. Introduction to Chemicals from Biomass, John Wiley & Sons. 3: 53-83.
Lam W.C. andLin, C.S.K.*,2014. Food Waste Valorisation for High Value Chemicals and Energy Production. Green Technologies for the Environment, American Chemical Society. 1186: 187-202.
Koutinas, A.,Lin, C.S.K,Du, C., Webb, C., 2014. Whole-crop biorefinery in: Wang, L. (Ed.), Sustainable Bioenergy Production. CRC Press Taylor and Francis Group, Greensboro, USA.
Koutinas, A., Du, C.,Lin, C.S.K.,Webb, C., 2014. Cereal-based biorefineries, in: Waldron, K.W. (Ed.), Advances in biorefineries: Biomass and waste supply chain exploitation Woodhead Publishing Limited. 303-334.
Martelli, S.M.,Lin, C.S.K.,Sun, Z., Berezin, N., Fakhouri, F.M., Innocentini-Mei, L.H. 2013. Natural Rubber Blends with Biopolymers. in: Rubber Based Materials: Volume 1 Blends and IPNS, Vol. 1. Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). (in press), 2013. Natural Rubber Blends with Biopolymers, in: Thomas, S., Chan, C., Pothen, L., Rajisha, K.R., Hanna, M., (Eds.), Natural Rubber Materials - Blends and IPNs. Royal Society of Chemistry, Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Caona, T., Berezina, N.,Lin, C.S.K., Fakhouri, F.M., Martelli, S.M. 2013. Polyhydroxyalkanoates and their potential in controlled-release drug delivery systems – biomedical applications and factors affecting the drug release. in: Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA): Biosynthesis, Industrial Production and Applications in Medicine NOVA Publishers.

PatentLin, Carol Sze Ki, and Zhi Quan Lin. "System and Method of Producing Glucoamylases and/or Proteases." U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. City University of Hong Kong, 2015. US Patent Publication no. US-2-A1. November 12, 2015
Pleissner, D.,Lin, C.S.K.2016. MEDIUM, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CULTIVATION OFCHLORELLA PYRENOIDOSAOR ORGANISMS DERIVED FROMCHLORELLA PYRENOIDOSA, (I.S. Patent and Trademark Office. City University of Hong Kong, 2016. US Patent Publication no. US-2-A1. March 10, 2016
Kwan, T.H., Ming, Y.H.,Lin, C.S.K.2017. Utilisation of remaining solids from hydrolysis of food and beverage waste as insect feed (应用厨余及饮料水解副产物为昆虫饲料). Hong Kong. 17101289.9
Hu, Y.,Lin, C.S.K., Leu, S.-Y., Jing, H., Yeung, C.S. 2018. Improved Textile Waste Processing, (Ed.) T.H.K.R.I.o.T.a.A. Limited, The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited. USA. Patent Application No. 15/886,018. February 1, 2018

Conference PapersDu, C.,Lin, S.K.C., Clark, J. and Webb, C., 2007, Platform chemical production from wheat-based biorefining strategy,Journal of Biotechnology,131(2, Supplement 1): S145.
Webb, C., Koutinas, A.A., Du, C., Wang, R., Xu, Y.,Lin, S.K.C., Luque, R. and Clark, J.H., 2006, Development of Cereal-Based Biorefineries for the Production of Biodegradable Plastics and Platform Chemicals,2006 AIChE Annual Meeting Conference Proceeding,San Francisco, California, USA.

DetailsBiotechnology Yes 2005 Competition. Edinburgh, England. November 18, 2005
BERN Annual Meeting, 4th UK Biochemical Engineering Research Showcase, University of Birmingham, England, January 5, 2007
Third International Conference on Renewable Resources and Biorefineries, Ghent, Belgium, June 4-6, 2007
Chemistry Innovation Associates’ Meeting, University of Leicester, England, September 17-18, 2007
Fifth World Congress on Industrial Bioprocessing and Biotechnology, Chicago, Illinois, USA, April 27-30, 2008
Fourth International Conference on Renewable Resources and Biorefineries, Rotterdam, the Netherlands, June 1-4, 2008
FROPTOP event: Enzyme technology for high value products – White Biotechnology Workshop, Manchester Interdisciplinary Bioscience. July 16, 2008(This poster was awarded the poster prize from the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC))
Seminar, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, HKUST, August 19, 2009
Joint-University Workshop in Bioengineering, HKUST, August 5, 2010
Seminar, School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, April 27, 2011
Seminar, Bioengineering Program, HKUST, May 4, 2011
Conference in the Year of Chemistry 2011, University of Cordoba, June 13, 2011
Business Environment Council (BEC). January 9, 2012.
Swire Coca-Cola HK, Shatin, Hong Kong. April 13, 2012.
CityU-NUS Joint Seminar, National University of Singapore, June 7-8, 2012
CityU Technology Transfer Forum, June 15, 2012
Summer Expert Talks 2012, Wei Hing Theatre, 6/F Amenities Building, City University of Hong Kong. July 3, 2012
244th American Chemical Society Meeting. Philadelphia, USA. August 19-23, 2012
Seminar, College of Fisheries and Life Sciences, Shanghai Ocean University. November 19, 2012
Keynote,ANTEC Mumbai, Society of Plastics Engineers, Mumbai, India. December 6, 2012
Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Food Waste Recycling Seminar. Food Education Association, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. February 8, 2013
Invited talk,Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) Technology Seminar on Food Waste Recycling; Technology Centre, 1/F, EMSD Headquarters Building, Kowloon. March 13, 2013
Energy Recovery and Storage: A New Approach for the UK and China Workshop (Whiterose University Consortium), Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China. March 21, 2013
A Holistic Approach in Our Future Community, Holistic Community Association. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. March 28, 2013.
245th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, USA. April 9, 2013
Housing Authority Head Quarter. Ho Man Tin, Kowloon. April 16, 2013
Food Waste Reduction and Recycling Sharing Session, City University of Hong Kong. April 23, 2013
BIT’s 4th Symposium on Enzyme and Biocatalysis, Nanjing, China. April 25-27, 2013
Invited talk,BEC Leadership Networking Series: Managing Hong Kong’s Food Waste – Overview and Latest Research Efforts, Business Environmental Council (BEC) Auditorium. July 25, 2013
Invited talk,The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel, The Future of Innovation, Innovation and Technology Symposium 2013, Meeting rooms N201-212, Hong Kong Conventional and Exhibition Centre, Wanchai, Hong Kong. September 26, 2013
Invited talk,Eco Expo Asia 2013 - International Trade Fair on Environmental Protection, AsiaWorld-Expo. Hong Kong International Airport. October 29, 2013
Seminar, School of Bioscience and Bioengineering, South China University of Technology (SCUT), Guangzhou, China. November 6, 2013
20th Anniversary Workshop on Environmental Science and Technology for Sustainable Development, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. January 25, 2014
Seminar, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. February 25, 2014
Seminar, State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology, Shandong University, Shandong, China. March 19, 2014
Seminar, Laboratory of Biomass and Bioenergy Research, National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, College of Plant Sciences and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China. March 21, 2014
Seminar, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute (NEWRI), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. April 7, 2014
Departmental Seminar, Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, National University of Singapore. April 8, 2014
Invited talk,Food & Hotel Asia 2014 International Conference, Singapore Expo. Food Product Development Technology & Innovation Forum. April 10, 2014
Invited talk,Bioenergy Symposium, Initiative on Clean Energy and Environment (ICEE). Wang Gungwu Theatre, Graduate House, The University of Hong Kong. April 17, 2014
College of Energy, School of Energy Research, Xiamen University. April 24, 2014
Invited talk,Food waste in the European Food Supply Chain Challenges and Opportunities, Divani Palace Acropolis, Athens, Greece. COST Office (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) TD1203. May 13, 2014
Seminar, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Agricultural University of Athens (AUA), Greece. May 14, 2014
Seminar, Department of Physical Chemistry and Applied Thermodynamics. University of Cordoba, Spain. July 3, 2014
Invited talk,The 10th International Conference on Renewable Resources and Biorefineries (RRB10). Palacio Conde Ansúrez Conference Centre, Valladolid University, Valladolid, Spain. June 4, 2014
Summer Expert Talk 2014; Lecture Theatre 4, Academic 1, City University of Hong Kong. July 2, 2014
Plenary Talk,PepsiCo Global R&D Research Forum; 2014 Le Royal Meridien Shanghai Hotel, Shanghai, China. July 14, 2014
Poster presentation, Conversion of Food Waste into Polylactic acid Fibre. in: Green Chemistry Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. July 27 - August 1, 2014
ACS 248th National Meeting, Recent Development of Environmental Chemistry in Asia. Division of Environmental Chemistry, San Francisco Marriott Marquis, Room: Golden Gate Section C3, San Francisco, USA. August 12, 2014.
Invited talk, Hangzhou Dianzi University, December 13-14, 2014, Hangzhou, China
Seminar, Tianjin University, December 11-12, 2014, Tianjin, China
Keynote,National Seminar in Chemistry Fair 2014, Department of Chemistry, Universitas Indonesia, November 29 2014, Depok, Indonesia
Invited talk,Forum – Green Technologies Track, The APAC Innovation Summit 2014 S224-225 Hong Kong Conventional Exhibition Centre. December 2, 2014
Keynote, International Conference on Biological Waste as Resource, with a Focus on Food Waste. B4-LP-04, Hong Kong Institute of Education, Tai Po, Hong Kong. December 3, 2014
Plenary talk,COST Action FP1306 “Valorisation of lignocellulosic biomass side streams for sustainable production of chemicals, materials & fuels using low environmental impact technologies
Textile Waste Recycling by Biological Method"
2017 The President’s Awards, City University of Hong Kong
2016 RITA Award 2016, The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textile and Appeal (HKRITA)
2016 BESS Achievement Award 2016, Bioenergy Biorefinery Conference – Southeast Asia 2016 Sustainable Manufacturing of Food, Fuels and Chemicals, Bioenergy Society of Singapore (BESS)
2016 Golden Medal with Jury’s Commendation in Geneva Invention Exhibition 2016 for ITF project titled “Conversion of food waste into polylactic acid fiber (PLA)”
2014 PepisoCo Global R&D Research Forum Award
2008-2009 Postdoctoral scholarship from the StarTT-projecten funded by the Industrieel Onderzoeksfonds (IOF), Belgium
2008 Poster prize at the FROPTOP event: Enzyme technology for high value products – White Biotechnology Workshop, Manchester Interdisciplinary Bioscience; July 16, 2008.
2008 Student grant for junior researchers in the Fourth International Conference on Renewable Resources and Biorefineries (RRB4) provided by the Dutch Biotechnology Foundation (Stichting Biotechnologie, SBN), the Netherlands.
2008 Postgraduate Research Student Conference Travel Funds, The University of Manchester
2008 Student Bursary, Biochemical Engineering Subject Group, the Institute of Chemical Engineer (IChemE), United Kingdom
2008 Postgraduate Travel Grant from the Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd., United Kingdom
2006-2008 Doctoral Studentship, Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), United Kingdom
2004-2007 Overseas Research Student Awards Scheme (ORSAS), United Kingdom
1999 Runner Up for the Best Presentation in the Chemical Engineering Final Year Project Presentation, Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering, The University of Auckland, New Zealand
1999 5^thInternational Alumina Quality Workshop Scholarship, Australia
1998 Senior Prize in Chemical and Materials Engineering (Year 3)
Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering, The University of Auckland, New Zealand

Service to Professional & Scientific Bodies, Consultancies, Membership of Professional & Learned SocietiesExternal reviewer for research proposals:Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
The Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT)
The Technology Foundation STW, the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) and the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation
Environmental Conservation Fund (ECF), Environmental Protection Department (EPD), Hong Kong
Hong Kong Baptist University Faculty Research Grant
National Research Foundation, Prime Minister’s Office, Singapore
The Research Foundation - Flanders (FWO), Belgium
KU Leuven Impulse Council, Belgium
International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC)
German Federal Ministry of Education & Research (BMBF) for funding initiative "Taylor-made bio-based ingredients for a competitive bioeconomy"
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) and the University of Guelph (UofG), Canada (OMAFRA-UofG Research Program)
Fondazione Cariplo and Innovhub Stazioni Sperimentali per l’Industria (hereinafter ‘Innovhub SSI’, a special agency of Milan’s Chamber of Commerce engaged in research, Italy) for ‘Bioeconomy and Industrial Biotechnology Integrated Research Projects – 2017’
National Science Centre, Poland
Affiliated member of the Environmental Chemistry Division in the American Chemical Society (ACS)
Member of the Academic Conduct Committee, City University of Hong Kong (February 1, 2015-January 31, 2017)
Member of the Academic Review Committee, City University of Hong Kong (September 1, 2013-August 31, 2017)
Organizer for the American Chemical Society (ACS) Division of Environmental Science (ENVR)’s 100th anniversary symposium ‘Recent Development of Environmental Chemistry in Asia’ the 248th ACS National Meeting, San Francisco, August 10-14, 2014
Scientific committee member for Biorefinery for Food, Feed and Materials 2015, Montpellier, France, June 15-17, 2015.http://www.bffm2015-congress.eu/
Scientific committee member for the 2^ndGreen and Sustainable Chemistry conference, Hotel Intercontinental Berlin, Germany, May 14-17, 2017http://www.greensuschemconf.com/
Scientific committee member for Asia-Pacific Conference on Biotechnology for Waste Conversion (BIOWCHK) 2016, Hong Kong Baptist University, December 6-8, 2016https://arcpe.hkbu.edu.hk/conf2016/pagectr?p=2
Scientific committee member for ATHENS 2017 5^thInternational Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management,Athens, Greece, June 21-24, 2017http://www.athens2017.uest.gr/
Organising committee member and Scientific committee member for Asia Pacific Conference of Chemical Engineering (APCChE 2017), Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, August 23-27, 2017
International organisation committee member for 2^ndInternational Conferenceon Bioresources, Energy, Environment, andMaterialsTechnology (BEEM2018), Daemyung Resort, Gangwon-do, Korea, June 10-12, 2018http://www.beem2018.org/sub02_05.php
Scientific committee member for 6th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management, Naxos Island, Greece, June 13–16, 2018
Scientific committee member for WasteEng2018, the 7^thInternational Conference on Engineering for Waste and Biomass Valorisation, Prague, Czech Republic, July 2-5, 2018
Local Organising Committee, The 3^rdInternational Conference on Biological Waste as Resource 2018 (BWR2018):Organic Waste for Energy Recovery, Environmental Remediation, and Sustainable Waste Management, The Education University of Hong Kong, December 17-19, 2018
Member of theCost Action TD1203on Food waste valorisation for sustainable chemicals, materials & fuels (EUBis)http://costeubis.org/
Member of the COST Action FP1306 on “Valorisation of lignocellulosic biomass side streams for sustainable production of chemicals, materials & fuels using low environmental impact technologies’http://www.costfp1306.com/
Member of the G2C2 Green Chemistry networkhttp://g2c2.greenchemistrynetwork.org/
External reviewer for European Commission (EC) Horizon 2020 project






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Email:carollin@cityu.edu.hk
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Research Interests
Biorefinery
Green and Sustainable Chemistry
Food waste valorisation
Nutrient recovery
Waste and biomass valorisation