Leteng Lin

Associate professor

Department of Built Environment and Energy Technology Faculty of Technology

leteng.lin@lnu.se

+46 470-70 81 04

I received the Doctoral degree ( in 2013) in Chemical Engineering from Linnaeus University in Sweden. I work as a senior lecturer in the department of Built Environment and Energy Technology, and received associate professor (Docent in Swedish) title in Dec. 2020.

Teaching

I am responsible for and teach several courses within both the bachelor program of Energy and Environment and international master program of Sustainable Energy System and Processes, for example, Combustion Technology, Applied Thermodynamics, Sustainable Energy Supply.

Research

My research focuses on sustainable energy and resource recovery through thermochemical conversion and circular economy approaches. My work spans biomass and solid waste valorization into energy products and/or advanced materials. I explores conversion kinetics, catalytic upgrading, emission reduction, and process optimization using experimental methods and simulation tools such as Aspen Plus and CFD. Additional interests include biomass-derived carbon materials (graphite and graphene) for energy storage, aerosol processing techniques, renewable energy integration, hydrogen utilization, and innovative recycling and upcyling strategies for waste biomass, plastics, sediment and sludge.

Commissions

I am a member of Editorial Board to the Jounal: Green Energy and Resources - Journal - Elsevier .

My research groups

Bioresource Technology Bioresource Technology is the umbrella term for the university's research in the fields of bioenergy, biotechnology, combustion engineering, chemical engineering and process…

My ongoing research projects

Publications

Article in journal (Refereed)

Zhang, G., Wang, C., Zhang, X., Dong, Y., Li, Z., et al. (2025). Syngas mercury removal using LaMeOx/ZSM-5 sorbents : Mechanistic insights and performance tests under industrial conditions. Chemical Engineering Journal. 505.
Status: Published
Zhang, G., Wang, C., Zhang, X., Dong, Y., Li, Z., et al. (2025). Experimental and theoretical investigations on H₂S-enhanced elemental mercury adsorption over the La₂CuO₄/ZSM-5 sorbent. Fuel. 388.
Status: Published
Nguyen, T., Lin, L. (2025). Potentials and effects of electricity cogeneration via ORC integration in small-scale biomass district heating system. Green Energy and Resources. 3 (1).
Status: Published
Chen, Y., Li, W., Li, H., Qin, Y., Guo, S., et al. (2025). Insight into the Occurrence relationships between Pb, As, Zn and Cr with Minerals Phases in the coal gangue : A novel quantitative dissociation method. Green Energy and Resources. 3 (3).
Status: Published
Johansson, W., Lin, L. (2025). CFD-driven investigation on improving heat recovery in centrifugal wet scrubbers. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer. 249.
Status: Published
Wang, Y., Zhang, W., Karamergenova, A., Lin, L. (2025). Enhanced oil/water separation using electrospun sandwich-like fibrous membranes of PCL/PMMA@PCL/PCL. Separation and Purification Technology. 376.
Status: Published
Asuquo, A.J., Zhang, X., Lin, L., Li, J. (2024). Green heterogeneous catalysts derived from fermented kola nut pod husk for sustainable biodiesel production. International Journal of Green Energy. 21 (10). 2218-2227.
Status: Published
Ahmad, W., Lin, L., Strand, M. (2024). Investigation of different configurations of alumina packed bed reactor for coke free conversion of benzene. Chemical engineering research & design. 201. 433-445.
Status: Published
Ahmad, W., Lin, L., Strand, M. (2023). Coke-free conversion of benzene at high temperatures. Journal of the Energy Institute. 109.
Status: Published
Johansson, W., Li, J., Lin, L. (2023). Module-based simulation model for prediction of convective and condensational heat recovery in a centrifugal wet scrubber. Applied Thermal Engineering. 219.
Status: Published
Fu, D., Truong, N.L., Lai, Y., Lin, L., Dong, Z., et al. (2022). Improved pinch-based method to calculate the capital cost target of heat exchanger network via evolving the spaghetti structure towards low-cost matching. Journal of Cleaner Production. 343.
Status: Published
Ahmad, W., Lin, L., Strand, M. (2022). Benzene conversion using a partial combustion approach in a packed bed reactor. Energy. 239 (Part C).
Status: Published
Cao, W., Li, J., Lin, L., Zhang, X. (2021). Release of potassium in association with structural evolution during biomass combustion. Fuel. 287. 1-9.
Status: Published
Fu, J., Zhou, B., Zhang, Z., Wang, T., Cheng, X., et al. (2020). One-step rapid pyrolysis activation method to prepare nanostructured activated coke powder. Fuel. 262.
Status: Published
Fu, J., Liu, Z., Wei, L., Lin, L., Li, N., et al. (2020). Identification of the running status of membrane walls in an opposed fired model boiler under varying heating loads. Applied Thermal Engineering. 173. 1-9.
Status: Published
Wang, C., Wang, W., Lin, L., Zhang, F., Zhang, R., et al. (2020). A stepwise microwave synergistic pyrolysis approach to produce sludge-based biochars : Feasibility study simulated by laboratory experiments. Fuel. 272. 1-10.
Status: Published
Jiang, J., Lang, L., Lin, L., Liu, H., Yin, X., et al. (2018). Partial oxidation of filter cake particles from biomass gasification process in the simulated product gas environment. Energy & Fuels. 32 (2). 1703-1710.
Status: Published
Morgalla, M., Lin, L., Strand, M. (2018). Benzene conversion in a packed bed loaded with biomass char particles. Energy & Fuels. 32 (1). 554-560.
Status: Published
Morgalla, M., Lin, L., Strand, M. (2018). Benzene Conversion in a Packed Alumina Bed Continuously Fed with Woody Char Particles. Energy & Fuels. 32 (7). 7670-7677.
Status: Published
Morgalla, M., Lin, L., Strand, M. (2017). Decomposition of benzene using char aerosol particles dispersed in a high-temperature filter. Energy. 118. 1345-1352.
Status: Published
Morgalla, M., Lin, L., Seemann, M., Strand, M. (2015). Characterization of particulate matter formed during wood pellet gasification in an indirect bubbling fluidized bed gasifier using aerosol measurement techniques. Fuel processing technology. 138. 578-587.
Status: Published
Yang, J., Lin, L., Morgalla, M., Gebremedhin, A., Strand, M. (2015). High-Temperature Characterization of Inorganic Particles and Vapors in a Circulating Fluidized Bed Boiler Cofiring Wood and Rubber Waste. Energy & Fuels. 29 (2). 863-871.
Status: Published
Lin, L., Strand, M. (2014). Online investigation of steam gasification kinetics of biomass chars up to high temperatures. Energy & Fuels. 28 (1). 607-613.
Status: Published
Lin, L., Strand, M. (2013). Investigation of the intrinsic CO2 gasification kinetics of biomass char at medium to high temperatures. Applied Energy. 109 (SI). 220-228.
Status: Published
Pettersson, J., Strand, M., Lin, L. (2012). Charging and removal efficiency of an ESP in a 250 kW biomass boiler. International Journal of Plasma Environmental Science and Technology. 6 (3). 204-209.
Status: Published
Lin, L., Gustafsson, E., Strand, M. (2011). Aerosol-based method for investigating biomass char reactivity at high temperatures. Combustion and Flame. 158 (7). 1426-1437.
Status: Published
Gustafsson, E., Lin, L., Strand, M. (2011). Characterization of particulate matter in the hot product gas from atmospheric fluidized bed biomass gasifiers. Biomass and Bioenergy. 35 (Supplement 1). 71-78.
Status: Published
Gustafsson, E., Lin, L., Seemann, M.C., Rodin, J., Strand, M. (2011). Characterization of Particulate Matter in the Hot Product Gas from Indirect Steam Bubbling Fluidized Bed Gasification of Wood Pellets. Energy & Fuels. 25 (4). 1781-1789.
Status: Published

Article, review/survey (Refereed)

Wang, Y., Zhang, W., Karamergenova, A., Lin, L. (2025). Fabrication and application of polycaprolactone-based composite scaffolds in tissue engineering : A review. Materials Today Communications. Elsevier. 49.
Status: Published
Zhang, X., Qian, X., Xiao, C., Yin, X., Wang, X., et al. (2024). Advancements in Purification and Holistic Utilization of Industrial By-product Hydrogen : Progress, Challenges, and Prospects. Green Energy and Resources. Elsevier. 2 (4).
Status: Published
Zhang, X., Zhang, F., Song, Z., Lin, L., Zhao, X., et al. (2022). Review of chemical looping process for carbonaceous feedstock Conversion : Rational design of oxygen carriers. Fuel. Elsevier. 325.
Status: Published

Doctoral thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)

Lin, L. (2013). Char conversion kinetics and aerosol characterization in biomass gasification. Doctoral Thesis. Växjö, Linnaeus University Press.

Conference paper (Refereed)

Nöjd, M., Zambrell, E., Lin, L. (2025). Feasibility Assessment of Biochar Co-production from Existing Biomass-fired Moving Grate Boiler System. 33rd European Biomass Conference adn Exhibition Proceedings. 602-605.
Thelin, W., Lin, L. (2024). Investigation of Particle Removal and Heat Recovery in a Wet Scrubber Using a Module-based Simulation Model. 32nd European Biomass Conference and Exhibition : Advanced biomass combustion. 504-507.
Johansson, W., Lin, L. (2022). Full year assessment of small-scale biomass-fueled district heating system with waste heat recovery. European Biomass Conference and Exhibition Proceedings. 696-698.
Lin, L., Zethraeus, B. (2016). Statistical model to reproduce the combustion behavior of domestic-scale wood pellets burners. Proceedings of the 24th European Biomass Conference : Setting the course for a biobased economy. 666-673.
Lin, L., Morgalla, M., Strand, M. (2015). Study on char fragmentation during biomass gasification in bubbling fluidized bed. 23rd European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, 1-4 June 2015, Vienna, Austria. 652-655.
Morgalla, M., Lin, L., Strand, M. (2015). Characterization Of Particulate Matter In Biomass Gasification. Proceedings for the 23rd European Biomass Conference and Exhibition. 664-667.
Lin, L., Strand, M. (2013). Further development and application of aerosol-based method for on-line investigation of char reactivity in steam. Proceedings for 21st European Biomass Conference and Exhibition. 875-878.
Strand, M., Gustafsson, E., Lin, L., Yang, J. (2011). High-Temperature extraction of aerosol particles from biomass combustion and gasification. European Aerosol Conference 2011.
Pettersson, J., Strand, M., Lin, L. (2011). Charging- and removal efficiency of an ESP in a 250 kW biomass boiler. International Conference on Electrostatic Precipitation XII, ICESP Nürnberg 2011.
Gustafsson, E., Lin, L., Strand, M. (2010). Characteristics of aerosol particles from steam and oxygen gasification of various biofuels. 18th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition : From resarch to industry and markets. 900-902.
Lin, L., Gustafsson, E., Strand, M. (2010). High-temperature Kinetics of Fine Biomass Char Particles in Air and CO₂. 18th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition : From Research to Industry and Markets.
Lin, L., Zethraeus, B. (2009). An Extractive Numerical Method to Interpret Gas Analysis from Domestic Scale Pellets Burner. Book of proceedings-Bioenergy 2009 : Sustainable Bioenergy Business4th International Bioenergy Conference. 517-523.
Lin, L., Strand, M. (2009). Investigation on the oxidation kinetics of biomass char particles. Book of Proceeding-Bioenergy 2009 : Sustainable Bioenergy Business 4th International Bioenergy Conference. 933-939.

Manuscript (preprint) (Other academic)

Gustafsson, E., Lin, L., Strand, M. Characterization of Particulate Matter from a Circulating Fluidized Bed Gasifier Using Different Types of Biomass.

Report (Refereed)

Biollaz, S., Calbry-Muzyka, A., Rodriguez, S., Sárossy, Z., Ravenni, G., et al. (2018). Gas analysis in gasification of biomass and waste : Guideline report: Document 1. International Energy Agency (IEA). 161.
Biollaz, S., Calbry-Muzyka, A., Rodriguez, S., Sárossy, Z., Ravenni, G., et al. (2018). Gas analysis in gasification of biomass and waste : Guideline report: Document 2 - Factsheets on gas analysis techniques. International Energy Agency (IEA). 141.

Report (Other academic)

Pettersson, J., Strand, M., Lin, L. (2011). Kostnadseffektiv partikelavskiljning i mindre närvärmeanläggningar. Energimyndigheten. 35.
Gustafsson, E., Lin, L., Strand, M., Simeone, E., De Jong, W., et al. (2010). Report of Particle Size and Composition Classificationduring Atmospheric Pressure Gasification. 65.