Referred Publications/ Proceedings
(Over 150 papers)
V. Sharma; S. Singh; N. Nold; S. Kaur; B. Li; C. Heldt. Viral Clearance of Cupric-Modified Phyllosilicate Minerals Against Enveloped and Non-Enveloped Viruses. Colloids Interfaces 2025, 9(1), 13. DOI: 10.3390/colloids9010013.
B. Li. Interaction mechanism and safety of nonmetallic minerals and human tissue. In: Prospectives of Nonmetallic Minerals (ed. He. et al.). Beijing: Science Press, 2023, p229-234.
A. Chen; G. Luo; X. Sun; J. Qiao; J. Cao; Z. Du; B. Li. Synthesis and Characterization of Co3O4/ rGO Composite Magnetic Microwave Absorbing Materials. JOM, 2023, 75(2), pp.407–416. (DOI: 10.1007/s11837-022-05598-1)
B. Li, X. Huang, J. Hwang. Metallographic feature of a nickel-based superalloy in fluoride electrolyte melt. Materials Engineering – From Ideas to Practice: An EPD Symposium in Honor of Jiann-Yang Hwang, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG, 2021. p105-112. (doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-65241-8_10).
H. Yu; F. Dong, J. Chen; B. Li. 3,3’-diaminobenzidine with dual o-phenylenediamine groups: two in one enables visual colorimetric detection of nitric oxide. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry 2020, (doi.org/10.1007/s00216-020-02482-2)
M. Yang, H. Sun, T. Peng, B. Li, Y. Xie. Structural Alteration of Montmorillonite by Acid Activation and Its Effect on the Decolorization of Rapeseed Oil. JOM, 2019, 71(10): 3667–3672. (DOI: 10.1007/s11837-019-03665-8)
H. Yu, F. Dong, B. Li, F. S. Riehle, Co (II) triggered radical reaction between SO2 and o-phenylenediamine for highly selective visual colorimetric detection of SO2 gas and its derivatives. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 2019, 299, Nov.15, 2019. 126983 (DOI: 10.1016/j.snb.2019.126983)
D. TAN, H. Zhang, S. SUN, F. DONG, H. SUN, B. LI. Rapid flocculation-sedimentation of microalgae with organosilane-functionalized halloysite. Applied Clay Science, Aug. 2019, 177:37-42 (DOI: 10.1016/j.clay.2019.05.005)
X. Ma, H. Tan, F. Dong, B. Li, J. Wang, X. He, C. Liu. Influence of troilite on the decomposition of ammonium jarosite and estimated activation energy. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, June 2019, pp1-7. (DOI:10.1007/s10973-019-08480-6)
Li, R.; Wang, J.; He, Y.; Dong, F.; Bian, L.; Li, B.. Mechanochemical Synthesis of Defective Molybdenum Trioxide, Titanium Dioxide, and Zinc Oxide at Room Temperature. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, May 2019, 7(14): 11985-11989 (DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.9b00374)
B. Li. Perlite. Mining Engineering, 2018, v70, No.7, pp72-74. (Invited).
B. Li, M. He, C. Li. Characteristics of WISCO Steelmaking Slags. Characterization of Minerals, Metals, and Materials 2018. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG, 2018, pp95-103.
B. Li. Perlite. Mining Engineering, 2017, v69, No.7, pp75-76. (Invited).
B. Li, M. He, H. Wang. Phase Transformation of Andalusite-Mullite and Its Roles to Microstructure and Sinterability of Refractory Ceramic. Metallurgical & Materials Transaction A, 2017, 2017, 48(7), 3188-3192.
Y. Zhang, J.Y. Hwang, Z. Peng, M. Andriese, B. Li, X Huang, X. Wang, X. Yan. Penetration depth of Microwave in Tire Rubber. Proceedings of 8th International Symposium on High Temperature Metallurgical Processing. Springer, 2017, pp403-410.
H. Wang, B. Li, M. He, J.Y. Hwang. Mullitization Characteristics and Sinterability of Kyanite in Ceramic Preparation. Characterization of Minerals, Metals, and Materials 2017. New York: Spinger, International Publishing AG, pp251-259.
B. Li, M. He, J.Y. Hwang, W. Gan. Characteristics of anorthite-pyroxene ceramics made from hot-poured steelmaking slag. JOM, 2017, 69(2): 173-177.
B. Li. Perlite. Mining Engineering, 2016, V68, No.7, pp62-63. (Invited)
Y. Zhang, J.Y. Hwang, Z. Peng, M. Andriese, B. Li, X. Huang, X. Wang, and L. Li. Microwave Heating of Waste Tires. Proceedings of 7th International Symposium on High-Temperature Metallurgical Processing. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Hoboken, New Jersey, 2016, p551-558
B. Li, M. He, J. Y. Hwang, W. Gan. Synthesis and Characteristics of Anorthite Ceramics from Steelmaking Slag. Characterization of Minerals, Metals, and Materials 2016. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. New Jersey, 2016, p263-269.
Q. Lu, B. Li. Electrical Effect and Influence Factors of Tourmaline. Characterization of Minerals, Metals, and Materials 2016. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. New Jersey, 2016, p83-89.
B. Li. Perlite. Mining Engineering, 2015, V67, No.7, pp75-76.
M. Wang, B Li. A Novel Technology of Vanadium Extraction from Stone Coal, Rare Metal Technology. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. New Jersey, 2015, p.187-192.
Y. Zhang, J.-Y. Hwang, Z. Peng, M. Andriese, B. Li, X. Huang, X. Wang, Microwave Abosorption Characteristics of Tire. Characterization of Minerals, Metals, and Materials 2015. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. New Jersey, 2015, p235-243.
M. Wang, P. Xian, X. Wang, and B. Li, Extraction of Vanadium from Stone Coal by Microwave Assisted Sulphation Roasting, JOM, 2015, v67, p369-374.
M. Ogwuegbu, G. Onyedika, K. Onwukamike, and B. Li. Differential Characterization of Ikperejere Iron Shale and Iron Sandstone. Characterization of Minerals, Metals, and Materials 2014. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. New Jersey, 2014, p401-411.
C. Vogt, Q. Xing, W. He, B. Li, M. Frost, F. Zhao. Nitric Oxide-Releasing Gelatin Nanofiber Matrix as a Potential Antibacterial Wound Dressing. Biomacromolecules, 2013, 14 (8), pp 2521–2530.
M. Andriese, J. Y. Hwang, Z. Peng, B. Li. Chemical Enrichment of Precious Metals in Iron Sulfides Using Microwave Energy. 4th International Symposium on High-Temperature Metallurgical Processing, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. Feb. 2013. p623-629.
J. Drelich, B. Li, B. Villeneuve, and P. Bowen. Inexpensive Mineral-Copper Materials with Antibacterial Surfaces. Surface Innovations, 2013, 1(1):15-26.
J. Drelich and B. Li. Inexpensive Mineral-based Antibacterial Materials with Infused Copper. Proceedings of Annual International Conference on Materials Science, Metal & Manufacturing, December 12-13, 2011, Singapore, p1-6 (Invited).
J. Drelich, B. Li, P. Bowen, J. Y. Hwang, O. Mills, D. Hoffman. Vermiculite decorated with copper nanoparticles: Novel antibacterial hybrid material, Applied Surface Science, 2011, 257 (22): 9435– 9443.
B. Li, J. Y. Hwang, J. Drelich, D. Popko, and S. Bagley. Physical, Chemical and Antimicrobial Characterization of Copper-bearing Material. JOM, 2010, 12: 80-85.
P. Shang, R. Zhao, M. Ji, B. Li. Removal of Ammonia Nitrogen from Rainwater by Modified Fly Ash and Zeolite. Proceedings of 2010 SME Annual Meeting, p1-5.
X. Sun, J. Y. Hwang, X. Huang, and B. Li. Petroleum Coke Particle Size Effects on the Treatment of EAF Dust through Microwave Heating. Journal of Minerals & Materials Characterization & Engineering, 2009, 8 (4): 249-259
Z. Xu, J. Y. Hwang, B. Li, X. Huang, and H. Wang. The Characterization of Various ZnO Nanostructures Using Field Emission SEM. JOM, 2008, 60 (4):28-32
M. He, Jianbao Li, B. Li, et al. Preparation of porous wollastonite ceramics for filtration. Key Engineering Materials, 2007, 337: 1102-1104
L. Liao, Z. Bai, B. Li, Y. Song, Y. Cui. Models of Teaching Management for School and Department. Higher Education of Sciences, 2006(5): 136-138
X. Sun, J. Y. Hwang, X. Huang, B. Li, S. Shi. Effects of microwave on molten metals with low melting temperatures. J. of Minerals & Materials Characterization & Engineering, 2005, 4(2):107-112
B. Li, J. Y. Hwang, S. Yu. Storing capacity of copper ions in vermiculite and its relation to the preparation conditions. JOM, 2004, 56(11), 339.
S. Shi, J. Y. Hwang, B. Li, X. Huang. Investigation into the sintering of magnesium fluoride optical material by microwave. J. of Minerals & Materials Characterization & Engineering, 2004, 3(2):105-108
Y. Kang, A. Lu, P. Zhou, B. Li, J. Li. Mineralogical properties of clay in Liulitun Sanitary Landfill, Beijing and its absorption capability against benzene. China Non-metallic Mining Industry Herald, 2004,(1): 34-37.
Y. Kang, A. Lu, P. Zhou, B. Li, J. Li, Y. Wu, M. Li. Adsorptive results of clay minerals against organic compounds in Liulitun Sanitary Landfill. China Non-metallic Mining Industry Herald, 2003,(2): 42-44.
X. Wang, P. Zhou, B. Li, H. Yu. Preparation and characterization of polystyrene/kaolinite nanocomposites. Journal of the Chinese Ceramic Society, 2003, 31(10): 955-958, +964.
Y. Huang, B. Li, M. He, F. Du, J. Chen. Porous calcium silicate ceramics synthesized by perlite tailings. Bulletin of Chinese Ceramic Society, 2003, 22(3): 85-87.
B. Li, S. Yu, J. Y Hwang, S. Shi. Antibacterial vermiculite nano- material. Journal of Minerals & Materials Characterization & Engineering, 2002, (1): 61-68
D. Xu, G. Gai, B. Li. Processing and utilization of natural brucite. China Powder Technology, 2002, (8): 4-6
G. Song, T. Peng, P. Wan, B. Li. Study on colorimetry of TiO2-Muscovite nanocomposite. Acta Physica Sinica, 2002,51(7): 1575-1580
G. Song, T. Peng, P. Wan, B. Li. Preparation of TiO2-Muscovite nanocomposite and its surface chemical features. Acta Mineralogica Sinica, 2002, 22(1):1-8
G. Song, P. Wan, T. Peng, B. Li. Elementary introduction of nanosciences and nanotechnology. Journal of Southwest China Institute of Technology, 2002,17(1): 75-78
F. Hu, H. Cheng, F. Yang, G. Zheng, Z. Zheng, B. Li. Preparation of Ag-carried antibacterial agent by using palygorskite as carrier. Modern Chemical Engineering, (2001), 21(6): 35-37.
B. Li, Y. Song and L. Liao, Internet resources for mineralogy education, China geology education, 2002, (1): 80-82.
B. Li, S. Yu, A. Lu, and P. Wan. Modes of occurrence of Cu2+ in the Cu-vermiculite antimicrobial agent. Acta Petrologica et Minerlogica, 2001,20(4): 495-499, 503
B. Li, R. Wen, N. Wang, J. Li. Mullite Refractory Ceramic Made from Andalusite and α−Al2O3. Journal of Wuhan University of Technology, Materials Science Edition, 2001, 16(2): 44-46.
B. Li, M. He and J. Li. Prospect for mineral materials. China Building Materials, 2001, (6): 72-74.
Y. Fu, P. Wan, B. Li, T. Peng. Study on the disposing of waste water with Cr6+ using organized bentonite. Journal of Southwest China Institute of Technology, 2001,16(2): 65-69
W. Liu, B. Li, B. Pan, Y. Liu. Characteristics of deformation during Mesozonic Era in the Chaohu-Chuzhou Region, Anhui Province. Geoscience, 2001, 15(1): 13-20
G. Song, T. Peng, B. Li, P.Wan. Preparation and phase transformation of nanometer complex material of TiO2-muscovite. Bulletin of the Chinese Ceramic Society, 2001, 20(Suppl.): 56-59.
Y. Kang and B. Li. Utilization of non-metallic minerals and solid waste in sanitary landfill. China Non-metallic Mining Industry Herald, 2001, (1): 15-17.
M. He, B. Li, J. Li. Application advance on porous ceramics. Bulletin of the Chinese Ceramic Society, 2001, 20 (Suppl): 1-3.
L. Yu, B. Li, Z. Jiang, X. Li. Admixing amount of magnesia in aerated concrete slabs. Bulletin of the Chinese Ceramic Society, 2001, 20(Suppl.): 81-83.
B. Li, Q. Xiao. Antibacterial properties of Ag-exchanged bentonite. Non-metallic Mines, 2001, 24(5): 17-18.
Z. Zheng, B. Li, F. Hu, G. Zheng, H. Cheng, Y. Yang. Existence state of Ag in Ag-palygorskite antibacterial agent. Bulletin of the Chinese Ceramic Society, 2001, 20(Suppl.): 67-69.
G. Song, B. Li, T. Peng, P. Wan. Present situation and prospecting perspective of muscovite resources in China. Acta Geological Sichuan, 2000, 20(3):198-201
N. Wang, B. Li, R. Weng. Application of feldspar in preparation of porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) powders. J. Mineral Petrol, 2000, 20(4):6-10.
G. Song, Y. Guo, N. Xiong, P. Wan, B. Li, T. Peng. Mineral resources of China muscovite and its mineralogy study and application. J. of Southwest China Institute of Technology, 2000, 15(2):73-77.
N. Wang, B. Li, H. Li, J. Feng. Application of non-metallic minerals in antibacterial materials. Journal of China Universities, 2000, 6(2): 306-309.
F. Hu, B. Li, Z. Zheng, W. Zhao. Application and prospect of metal ion antibacterial agents. Multipurpose Utilization of Mineral Resources, 2000,(4): 28-33.
Y. Kang, B. Li. Introduction of some Internet websites for mineralogy and mineral use. China Non-metallic Mining Industry Herald, 2000, (2): 45-46,48
G. Song; T. Peng, P. Wan; B. Li. Geological Characteristics of Museovite Ore Possession and its Discovery Prospect in China. Journal of Southwest Institute of Technology, 2000, 15(4), 47-51.
B. Li, R. Weng, X. Zhou. Aluminosilicate high-performance ceramic prepared from mineral micropowder. Earth Science Frontiers, 2000, 7(2):535-539.
F. Hu, B. Li, Z. Yang, Z. Zheng, F. Yang. The research situation of the metal ion antibacterial—Categories and properties. Shanxi Building Materials, 2000, (1): 32-34.
B. Li, X. Zhou, R. Wang. Sinterability and sintering mechanism of kyanite micropowder. Refractories, 1999, 33 (6):320-322.
Q. Xiao, B. Li and N. Wang. Inorganic antibacterial agents: a review. China Non-metallic Mining Industry Herald, 1999, (6): 5-7.
B. Li, R. Wang and X. Zhou. Reinforcement effect of andalusite micropowder on refractory made from high-alumina bauxite clicker. Bulltin of Mineralogy petrology and Geochemistry 1999, 18 (4):217-220.
N. Wang, B. Li, H. Tao. Interstratified development of organo-bentonite and its application in modification of polypropylene. Journal of Southwest Institute of Technology, 1999,14 (Suppl.): 131-132,149
B. Li, R. Weng, X. Zhou. Sinterability of andalusite micro powder. Refractories, 1999, 33(3): 130-132.
N. Wang, H. Tao, B. Li. Current situation of inorganic antibacterial agents and development of mineral materials. Bulltin of Mineralogy Petrology and Geochemistry, 1999, 18(1):61-65.
B. Li, Preparation of mullite-silica-rich glass composite material with kyanite micropowder. Non-metallic Mines, 1998, 21(6):21-23, 46.
B. Li and N. Wang, Mullite silica-rich glass composite material developed from andalusite micropowder, Proceedings of The First China International Conference on High-Performance Ceramics, Beijing: Tsinghua University Press, 1999, 438-441.
B. Li and N. Wang. From Industrial Petrology to Mineral Materials. Geology History Letter, China geology History Research Society, 1998 (Sppl.): 41-43
B. Li, R. Weng and X. Zhou. Present application situation and trend of kyanite-group minerals. Geological Science and Technology Information, 1997, 16(1): 59-63.
B. Li, R. Weng and J. Li. Experiment and research on the preparation of mullite fibre reinforced material with andalusite. Refractories, 1996, 30(6): 305-307,313
B. Li. The relationship between petrology, mineralogy and materials science. Geological Science and Technology Information, 1995, 14(3):56-60
B. Li. Educational Orientation of Inorganic Nonmetallic Materials Program in Geological Universities. China Geological Education, 1995, (2): 42-43
B. Li, R. Weng. The high temperature feature and mullitization behavior of andalusite from Xixia, Hanan Province. Journal of Mineralogy and Petrology, 1993, 13(3): 36-41
B. Li. Giant regional shear movement in Southern Belt of Beishan, Gansu. Northwest Geology, 1990, (4): 25-28
B. Li. The theory of multiple stratigraphic classification and its application in Gansu. Regional Geology of China, 1990, 4(35), 379-384.
B. Li. Modern agriculture and geology. Gansu Geological Science and Technology Information, 1989, (4): 12-14
B. Li. Mudflow deposition in Jintar Beishan, Gansu. Gansu Geological Science and Technology Information, 1988, (4):
B. Li. Re-consideration of the division of Jushitan Group and Shuangbaotang Group in Beishan Region based on the theory of multiple stratigraphic classifications. Qilian Geology, 1986, (2) (in Chinese).
Other Publications
B. Li. Preface. Advances in Ceramic Materials and Processing 2025. Page v. Springer Nature Switzerland AG, Feb. 2025. ISBN 978-3-031-80663-6; ISBN 978-3-031-80664-3 (eBook).
B. Li. Preface. Advances in Powder and Ceramic Materials Science 2023. Page v-vi. Springer Nature Switzerland AG, Feb. 2023. ISBN 978-3-031-22621-2; ISBN 978-3-031-22622-9 (eBook).
V. Sharma, S. Singh, B. Li, E. Palermo, R. H. Zha, C. L. Heldt. Antiviral effect of clay mineral infused with cupric ions and polymer-functionalized filter fabric (Antiviral effect of biocidal agents on surfaces). American Chemical Society, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, Aug. 22–26, 2021 (poster).
B. Li. Perlite. Mining Engineering, 2022, 74(7), pp.67-69 (Invited).
B. Li. Preface. Advances in Powder and Ceramic Materials Science. Page v-vi. Springer Nature Switzerland AG, Feb. 2020.
M. Zhang, B. Li. Urban Mining: Characterization and Recycling of Solid Wastes. JOM, 2019, 71(10), pp3656–3657 (DOI: 10.1007/s11837-019-03721-3).
B. Li. Preface. Characterization of Minerals, Metals, and Materials 2019. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG, Feb. 2019, pp. v-vi
M. He, B. Li, W. Zhou, H. Chen, M. Liu, L. Zou. Preparation and Characteristics of Steel Slag Ceramics from Converter Slag. Characterization of Minerals, Metals, and Materials 2018. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG, 2018, pp13-20
H. Wang, B. Li. Sepiolite: Applications and prospective in environment remediation, catalysis, and nanocomposite synthesis. 2018 SME Annual Conference Preprints 18-061, 4 pages., Minneapolis, MN, Feb.25-28, 2018
B. Li. Preface. Characterization of Minerals, Metals, and Materials 2018. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG, 2018, vii-viii
B. Li and J. Li. Characterization and processing of advanced porous materials, JOM, 69(4), 2017, 69(4), pp689-690 (DOI: 10.1007/s11837-017-2296-8)
B. Li. SBIR Phase I: Copper-based Antimicrobial Plastic Masterbatch Pellets. Published by National Science Foundation, http://grantome.com/grant/NSF/IIP-1416064, March 2015.
B. Li, X. Huang, J. Y. Hwang. Erosion of A Nickel-based Superalloy in Fluoride Electrolyte Melt. 2015 TMS Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL (Poster).
B. Li, Wyo-Ben, Hudong Baike (www.hudong.com), Feb. 26, 2012
J. Drelich, B. Li, J.-Y. Hwang. New Vermiculite-Copper Nanoparticle Product with Antibacterial Properties. AIP Conference Proceedings, 2012, American Institute of Physics, Ste. 1 NO 1 Melville NY 11747-4502 United States
A. Garkida, J. Y. Hwang, X. Huang, B. Li. Evaluating the Compressive Strength and Microstructure of Recycled Glass Compacts. EPD Congress 2010, Recycling, TMS Publications (CD-ROM).
B. Li, J.Y. Hwang, and S. Bagley, Quantitative Assessment of Antibacterial and Antifungal Activivties of Copper Vermiculite, JOM, 2009, v61, No.2, p.232
A. Garkida, J. Y. Hwang, X. Huang, C. Okuofu, B. Li, A. Ahuwan. Shrinkage Behaviour of Recycled Glass Compacts. Proceeding of 137th TMS Annual Meeting, March 9-13, 2008.
B. Li, Ying Huang, J. Y. Hwang. Preparation of Alkali Porous Ceramic with Fibrous Wollastonite. 136th TMS Annual Meeting Extraction, Processing Structure and Properties Proceedings. The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society, Warrendale, PA, 2007, 109-116.
J. Y. Hwang, X. Huang, A. Garkida, S. Shi and B. Li. Utilization of Waste Glass in Alumina-Glass Composite. 136th TMS Annual Meeting Extraction, Processing Structure and Properties Proceedings. The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society, Warrendale, PA, 2007, 121-126.
B. Li, J. Y. Hwang, S. Shi. Fibrous reinforcement in clay-bonded silicon carbide refractory using andalusite powder. Proceedings of EPD congress 2006, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society, Warrendale, PA, 2006, 255-261.
S. Shi, J.-Y. Hwang, X. Sun, B. Li. Potentials of metal oxide molecules for binding hydrogen into clusters, Materials Science & Technology 2006, Cincinnati, OH, USA, Oct. 15-19, 2006
B. Li, J. Y. Hwang, A. M. Hein, Z. Xu. Phase transformation of andalusite and its impacts on refractory brick reinforcement. Proceedings of EPD congress 2006, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society, Warrendale, PA, 2006, 295-302.
B. Li, J.-Y. Hwang. Long Lasting Antibacterial Material, 2006 Michigan Tech Sustainability Future Institute Posters, Houghton, MI, Sept.20, 2006
X. Sun, J. Y. Hwang, S. Shi, B. Li, X. Huang. Temperature Measurements in Microwave Heating. EPD congress 2006. The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society, Warrendale, PA, 2006, p1123-1132
J. Y. Hwang, S. Shi, B. Li, X. Sun. Storing hydrogen with metal perhydrides. Proceedings of 2006 TMS Annual Meeting: Advanced Materials for energy Conversion III, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society, Warrendale, PA, 2006, 101-107.
B. Li, J. Y. Hwang, X. Huang. Effect of microwave irradiation on the characteristics of bentonite particles. EPD congress 2005, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society, Warrendale, PA,2005, 215-226.
B. Li, X. Huang, J. Y. Hwang. Acceleration of microwave irradiation on the melting of fluoride. 2004 AIChE Annual Meeting Proceedings, 125-128
B. Li, J. Y. Hwang, X. Huang, Z. Xu, S. Yu. Characterization of copper vermiculite antibacterial nanomaterial. EPD Congress 2003. The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society, Warrendale, PA, 2003, pp.29-36.
B. Li. 2003 SME annual meeting: Research achievements on application of nonmetallic minerals. Proceedings of First China Conference on Nonmetallic Minerals Science & Technology, Beijing, China, March, 2003 91.
B. Li, S. Yu, J. Y Hwang, S. Shi. Efficiency of copper supported vermiculite nano-antibacterial material against Escherichia Coli. Proceedings of 2002 SME Annual Meeting.
B. Li. Summary of 2nd Young Scientists Symposium of Chinese Ceramics Society. Bulletin of the Chinese Ceramic Society, 2000, 19(5): 63
N. Wang, J. Feng, B. Li, H. Li. Applications of Nonmetallic Minerals in Antibacterial Materials. Symposium for National Mineralogy of China at the Shifting of Centuries, 2000
G. Song; T. Peng, P. Wan; B. Li. Geological Characteristics of Muscovite Ore Possession and its Discovery Prospect in China. Journal of Southwest Institute of Technology, 2000, 15(4), 47-51
G. Song, G. Ying; P. Wan; B. Li. Chemical composition characters of China muscovite, Eos, Transactions, American Geophysical Union, 2000, 81(48), Suppl., 1301-1302
B. Li, M. He. Prospect of mineral materials. Proceedings of 4th Congress of China Nonmetallic Minerals Industry Association, Guilin, China, April 2000.
R. Weng, H. Gao and B. Li. Development and applications of andalusite mineral material. Proceedings of 6th Annual Meeting of Chinese Ceramic Society Technical Petrology Division, 1996, 43-45
B. Li. Phase transformation of andalusite and its application in refractory. Proceeding of ‘95 China Materials Science & Materails Engineering Meeting, China Metallic Society, 1995.
B. Li, R. Weng. Characteristics of Xixia andalusite at high temperature. Proceedings of Symposium on Processing and Utilization of Industrial Minerals, Chunqin University Press, 1993, 53-55
B. Li. Formation of biostratum intervals, Qilian Geology, 1987, (1):
B. Li. Agrogeology. China Geology News, April 27, 1987.
B. Li. Recognition of agrogeology. Gansu Daily, March 28, 1987.
Books Authored and Edited
B. Li, D. Ghosh, E. A. Olevsky, K. Lu, F. Dong, J. Li, R. Wang, A. D. Dupuy, G. B. Thompson, B. Anasori. Advances in Ceramic Materials and Processing 2025. Springer Nature Switzerland AG, Feb. 2025. ISBN 978-3-031-80663-6; ISBN 978-3-031-80664-3 (eBook), doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-80664-3, 236 pages.
Z. Peng, K. Yu Xie, M. Zhang, J. Li, B. Li, S. N. Monteiro, R. Soman, J. Hwang, Y. E. Kalay, J. P. Escobedo-Diaz, J. S. Carpenter, A. D. Brown, S. Ikhmayies (ed.). Characterization of Minerals, Metals and Materials 2025: In-Situ Characterization Techniques. Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG, Feb.2025. ISBN 978-3- 80679-7(Print); ISBN 978-3-031- 80680-3 (eBook). doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-,80680-3, 531 pages.
Z. Peng, M. Zhang, J. Li, B. Li, S. N. Monteiro, R. Soman, J. Hwang, Y. E. Kalay, J. P. Escobedo-Diaz, J. S. Carpenter, A. D. Brown, S. Ikhmayies (ed.). Characterization of Minerals, Metals and Materials 2024, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG, Feb.2024. ISBN 978-3-031-50303-0.
B. Li, D. Ghosh, E. A. Olevsky, K. Lu, F. Dong, J. Li, R. Wang, A. D. Dupuy, E. Torresani. Advances in Powder and Ceramic Materials Science 2023. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, Feb. 2023. ISBN 978-3-031-22621-2. 173 pages.
M. Zhang, J. Li, B. Li, S. N. Monteiro, S. Ikhmayies, Y.E. Kalay, J. Hwang, J. P. Escobedo-Diaz, J. S. Carpenter, A. D. Brown, R. Soman, Z. Peng (ed). Characterization of Minerals, Metals and Materials 2023, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, Feb.2023. ISBN: 978-3-031-22575-8. 621 pages.
M. Zhang, J. Li, B. Li, S. N. Monteiro, S. Ikhmayies, Y.E. Kalay, J. Hwang, J. P. Escobedo-Diaz, J. S. Carpenter, A. D. Brown, R. Soman, Z. Peng (ed). Characterization of Minerals, Metals and Materials 2022, Springer International Publishing, Feb.2022. ISBN: 978-3-030-92372-3.
B. Li, B. Zhao, J. Li, S. N. Monteiro, Z. Peng, D. Gregurek, T. Jiang, Y. Shi, C. Huang, S. Ikhmayies (ed.). Materials Engineering – From Ideas to Practice: An EPD Symposium in Honor of Jiann-Yang Hwang, Springer Nature Switzerland AG, Feb.2021. ISBN 978-3-030-65240-1. 307 pages.
J. Li, M. Zhang, B. Li, S. N. Monteiro, S. Ikhmayies, Y. E. Kalay, J. Hwang, J. P. Escobedo-Diaz, J. S. Carpenter, A. D. Brown, R. Soman, A. Moser (ed.). Characterization of Minerals, Metals and Materials 2021, Springer Nature Switzerland AG, Feb.2021. ISBN 978-3-030-65492-4, 626 pages.
S. Song, B. Li. Adsorption at Natural Minerals/Water Interfaces. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG, Dec.27, 2020. 316 pages. (ISBN 978-3-030-54450-8), Doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-54451-5.
B. Li, S. P. Baker, H. Zhai, S. N. Monteiro, R. Soman, F. Dong, J. Li, R. Wang. Advances in Powder and Ceramic Materials Science. Springer Nature Switzerland AG, Feb. 2020. ISBN 978-3-030-36551-6, (DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-36552-3). 162 pages.
J. Li, M. Zhang, B. Li, S. N. Monteiro, S. Ikhmayies, Y. E. Kalay, J.-Y. Hwang, J. P. Escobedo-Diaz, J. S. Carpenter, A. D. Brown. Characterization of Minerals, Metals, and Materials 2020. Springer Nature Switzerland AG, Feb.2020. ISBN 978-3-030-36627-8. (DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-36628-5). 751 pages.
Li, B., Li, J., Ikhmayies, S., Zhang, M., Kalay, Y.E., Carpenter, J.S., Hwang, J.-Y., Monteiro, S.N., Bai, C., Escobedo-Diaz, J.P., Spena, P.R., Goswami, R. Characterization of Minerals, Metals, and Materials 2019. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG, Feb. 2019. ISBN (ISBN 978-3-030-05749-7). 804 pages.
B. Li, J. Li, S. J. Ikhmayies, J. S. Carpenter, J.-Y. Hwang, S. N. Monteiro, D. Firrao, M. Zhang, Z. Peng, J. P. Escobedo-Diaz, C. Bai, Y. E. Kalay, R. Goswami, J. Kim. Characterization of Minerals, Metals, and Materials 2018. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG, Feb. 2018 (ISBN 978-3-319-72483-6), 731 pages. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-72484-3.
S. J. Ikhmayies, B. Li, J. S. Carpenter, J.-Y. Hwang, S. N. Monteiro, J. Li, D. Firrao, M. Zhang, Z. Peng, J. P. Escobedo-Diaz, C. Bai. Characterization of Minerals, Metals, and Materials 2017 (ISBN 978-3-319-51381-2). New York: Springer International Publishing AG, Feb. 2017. 872 pages.
S. J. Ikhmayies, B. Li, J. S. Carpenter, J.-Y. Hwang, S. N. Monteiro, J. Li, D. Firrao, M. Zhang, Z. Peng, J. P. Escobedo-Diaz, C. Bai. Characterization of Minerals, Metals, and Materials 2016. John Wiley & Sons, Inc, Hoboken, NJ, 2016. (ISBN 978-1-119-26439-2). 837 pages
J.S. Carpenter, C. Bai, J.P. Escobedo, J.Y. Hwang, S. Ikhmayies, B. Li, J. Li, S. N. Monteiro, Z. Peng, and M. Zhang. Characterization of Minerals, Metals, and Materials 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Inc, Hoboken, NJ, 2015. (ISBN 978-1-119-08246-0) .792 pages.
J.S. Carpenter, C. Bai, J.Y. Hwang, S. Ikhmayies, B. Li, S.N. Monteiro, Z. Peng, and M. Zhang. Characterization of Minerals, Metals, and Materials 2014, John Wiley & Sons, Inc, Hoboken, NJ, 2014. (ISBN 978-1-118-88786-8). 662 pages.
A. Wojcieszynski, B. Li, H. Kuhn, I. Anderson, R. K. Enneti, J. Sears. Proceedings of Powder-based Processes and Products for Advanced Applications — Powder Consolidation (2013 MS&T Conference, CD-ROM).
J.Y. Hwang, C. Bai, J.S. Carpenter, S. Ikhmayies, B. Li, S.N. Monteiro, Z. Peng, and M. Zhang, Characterization of Minerals, Metals, and Materials 2013. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, 2013 (ISBN 978-1-11860-564-6). 574 pages.
B. Li, Characteristics and Antimicrobial Activity of Copper-based Materials Michigan Technological University, 2008. ISBN 0549960961, 9780549960966, 85 pages.
Y. Chen, B. Li (Co-edited), Proceedings of 2nd Young Scientists Conference of Chinese Ceramics Society, Beijing, China, 2001. (ISSN 1001-1625)
B. Li, H. Li. Introduction to Inorganic Nonmetallic Materials, Geological Publishing House, Beijing, 1997, (ISBN 7-116-02434-4) (2003 reprinted, more than 9 universities/colleges used as textbook).
B. Li. Introduction to Inorganic Nonmetallic Materials, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, 1995.
Gansu Province Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, K-47-97-A and K-47-97-C 1:50000 Final Report of Regional Geological Survey. Geological Publishing House, Beijing, 1988 (Co-Author).
Gansu Province Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, K-46-108-A 1:50,000 Regional Geology Survey Final Report, China, Geological Publishing House, Beijing, 1987 (Co-Author).
Book Chapters
B. Li, Refractory Ceramics, in “Industrial Minerals and Rocks”, Geological Publishing House, Beijing, 2002. (ISBN 7-116-03640-7).
B. Li, Cement and Concrete, in “Industrial Minerals and Rocks”, Geological Publishing House, Beijing, 2002. (ISBN 7-116-03640-7).
B. Li, Industrial Solid Wastes and Reuse, Industrial Minerals and Rocks, Geological Publishing House, Beijing, 2002. (ISBN 7-116-03640-7).
Government and Industry-sponsored Research
Bowen Li (PI), Paul Fraley (Co-PI), Enhancement of Asphalt Pavement with Surface Modified Basaltic Granules. The Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization Program (MTRAC). 9/2023-12/2024.
Bowen Li, Fengchi Li, and Xianying Xu, et al. Materials and process for rapid solidification of drifting sands and dunes. Chaoyang Qingjian Mining Co. and Gansu Institute of Desert Control. 5/2023-4/2025
Paul Sanders (PI), Bowen Li, Milling/Mechanical Alloying of Refractory Powders, 11/2022-3/2023
Bowen Li (PI), Caryn Heldt (Co-PI). Antiviral effect of ionic copper against coronaviruses on touch surfaces, Michigan Technological University College of Engineering, 10/2020-5/2021.
Bowen Li (PI), Paul Fealey (Co-PI). Upcycling of vermiculite fines as animal feed additives, The Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization Program (MTRAC) AgBio Starter Award, 11/2019-10/2020.
Bowen Li (PI), Microstructural analysis of reduced iron ores, ArcelorMittal, 2019.9-2020.9
Lei Jianbin (PI), Bowen Li et al. Environmental benefits and integrated reuse of gold mine tailing in Little Qinling Area. Xian Geology Survey Center, 5/2018-11/2018
Bowen Li (Advisor), High-performance mineral additives - preparation methods and demonstration, China Non-metallic Minerals Industrial Association, 1/2018-12/2018.
Bowen Li (PI). Microstructural analysis of oolitic hematite and sintered ores, ArcelorMittal, 12/2017
Song Shaoxian (PI), Fundamental Study on Hydrophobic Agglomeration of Colloidal Clay Minerals in Aqueous Suspensions based on Siloxane Structure and Surface Modification. China National Foundation of Natural Science, 1/2017-12/2020
Xia Lin (PI), “Effects and mechanisms of clay minerals enhanced cyanobacterial remediation for heavy metals in non-ferrous metal mine tailings”. China National Foundation of Natural Science. 1/2017-12/2019.
Bowen Li (PI), Jiann-Yang Hwang (Co-PI), and Paul Fraley (Co-PI), Optimization of Microwave Processing System for Vermiculite Exfoliation. Michigan Technological University Commercialization Milestones Grant (CMG). 10/2016-5/2018
Bowen Li (PI), Jiann-Yang Hwang (Co-PI), and Paul Fraley (Co-PI), Optimization of Microwave Processing System for Vermiculite Exfoliation. The Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization Program (MTRAC), 10/2016-10/2017
Bowen Li (PI), Mineral processing of tungsten tailings. Runcer Leasing, 8/2016-10/2016.
Bowen Li (Team Leader), et al. EPA certification for Surfion, Michigan Small Business Development Center, 9/2015-8/2017
Lianzhou Hua (PI), Jiann-Yang Hwang, Wangui Gan, Bowen Li (Technical Leader), Mingsheng He, et al. Process development of ceramic proppant for shale gas exploration”, WISCO Special S&T Project, 1/2015-12/2016
Michael Morley (PI), Bowen Li (Co-PI), and Xiaodi Huang (Co-PI), “Microwave Process and Instrumental Prototype for Vermiculite Exfoliation”, The Michigan Initiative for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MIIE) Technology Commercialization Fund, 7/2014-12/2015
Bowen Li (PI), “Copper-based Antimicrobial Plastic Masterbatch Pellets”, National Science Foundation, 7/2014-12/2014
Bowen Li, Field Review of Big Alex Gold Exploration Project in Yukon, Canada, Wolf Head Discovery and Mining, 7/2014
Bowen Li (PI), “Developing a Cost Effective Mineral Form Material for Energy Absorbing”, Zodiac Aerospace, 6/2014-11/2015
Bowen Li (PI), He Mingsheng, Hwang Jiann-Yang, et al. Design and Manufacturing of High-Performance Ceramic Proppant for Oil and Gas Hydraulic Fracturing. WISCO R&D Center, 6/2014-5/2017.
Bowen Li (PI), “Bentonite processing technology and China market initiatives”, Wyo-Ben, Inc., 12/2011-6/2015.
Bowen Li (PI), “Mineral materials for cellular concrete production”, Energy Arresting System Corp., 5/2012-12/2012.
Bowen Li (PI), Air classification of Ti-6Al-4V alloy powder, NIST, 5/2012-8/2012.
Jaroslaw Drelich (PI) and Bowen Li, “Bench Scale Synthesis of Antimicrobial Vermiculite and its Stability Characteristic Determination”, The Michigan Initiative for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MIIE), 12/2011-5/2013.
Jaroslaw Drelich (PI) and Bowen Li (Co-PI), “Economic Recovery of Alloying Elements from Grinding Swarf”, Casting Services Group, 8/2011-4/2012.
Bowen Li, “Characteristics and analysis of nanoclays structure”, Nanocor, Inc, 2012.
Bowen Li, “Beneficiation of Colombia beach sand and ilmenite concentrate”, Saucon Resources, LLC, Dearborn, MI and Lesktech Ltd., MI, 2011
Bowen Li, “Utilization of Mexican Copper Slag”, Lesktech ltd. 2011.
Bowen Li, “High purity quartz sand processing”, Metallica Reclamation Anthem, AZ, 2011.
Jaroslaw Drelich (PI) and Bowen Li, “Evaluation of Commercial Flocculants”, GoldCorp, Mina El Sauzal, Mexico, 2010-2011.
Ralph J. Hodek (PI) and Bowen Li, “Development of a Hydrophobic Coating and Application to Stamp Sand”. The Michigan Initiative for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MIIE) Technology Commercialization Fund. 2009-2010.
Xiaodi Huang (PI), “Optimization of Microwave Steelmaking”, Michigan Public Service Commission, UP Steel, 2009.
Domenic Popko (PI), Jaroslaw Drelich (Co-PI), Minerals Recovery of Copper Mine Tailing on Lake Superior Coastline for Use as Raw Material in the Manufacture of Roofing Shingles. US Environment Protection Agency SBIR Program Phase II, 2008-2010,
Jiann-Yang Hwang (Co-PI), “Rare Earth Elements Separation”, Great Western Minerals, 2008.
Jiann-Yang Hwang (PI), “Separation of Ni and Cu from Sulfide Ore”, Kennecott, 2008.
Jiann-Yang Hwang (PI), “Sand Evaluation”, Cardinal Corp. 2006.
Domenic Popko (PI), Jiann-Yang Hwang (Co-PI), Minerals Recovery of Copper Mine Tailing on Lake Superior Coastline for Use as Raw Material in the Manufacture of Roofing Shingles. US Environment Protection Agency, 2007.
Xiaodi Huang (PI), Jiann-Yang Hwang (Co-PI), “Microwave Assisted Electrolyte Cell with Inert Anode and Wetted Cathode for Primary Aluminum Production,” U.S. Department of Energy, 2002-2006.
Bowen Li (PI), “Release conditions of copper ions and antibacterial efficiency of Cu-vermiculite”. China Scholarship Council, 2002-2003.
Bowen Li (PI), “Localizing mullitization of kyanite and its application in preparation of porous ceramics”. State Key Laboratory in Fine Ceramics and Process, 2000-2002.
Bowen Li (PI), “Self-reinforcement and application of micronsized kyanite powder at high temperature”. National Laboratory for Development and Application of Mineral Materials, 1999-2000.
Anhuai Liu (PI), “Environmental mineralogy in Beijing Solid Waste Sanitary Landfill”. P. R. China Ministry of Geology and Mineral Resources, 1999-2001.
Gongbao Song (PI) and Bowen Li, “Electron microscopy study of nano-films in pearlier mica”. China Academy of Science Electron Microscopy Laboratory, 1999-2000
Zili Zheng (PI), Bowen Li (Co-PI), “Absorption mechanism and modification of Novel self-decontaminated antibacterial material”. Beijing Natural Science Foundation, 1998-2000
Bowen Li (PI), “Optimization and practice of teaching administration system”, China University of Geosciences, Beijing. 2000-2003.
Bowen Li (PI), “Development of porous ceramic for filtration”, Tangshan Ceramic Group, 1999-2002.
Bowen Li, “Diagnosis and thermal expansion control of aerated concrete products”, Beijing Modern Building Materials Co., China, 1997~2000.
Cun Gui (PI), Co-PI: Anhuai Lu, Bowen Li, Hanlong Ying, “Minerization and geological conditions of golden deposits in Eastern Anhui- Northern Jiangsu”. P. R. China National Plans Committee and China Gold Association, 1997-2000.
Bowen Li (PI), “Application feasibility of zeolite in Guyuan, Hebei”, Agricultural Bureau of Guyuan County, Hebei, China, 1996.
Howen Ma (PI), Zhiming Bai, Wanjin Wang, Bowen Li, and Libing Liao, “Feasibility on potassium extraction and synthesis of zeolite molecular sieve from potassium volcanic rocks”, P. R. China National Education Commission, 1995~1996.
Bowen Li (PI), “TEM study of decomposition of andalusite at high-temperature”, National Laboratory for Development and Application of Mineral Materials, 1994-1996.
Bowen Li (PI), “Feasibility of industrial applications of turpentine rocks from Guyuan, Hebei”, Industrial Bureau of Guyuan County, Hebei, China, 1996.
Bowen Li (PI), “Application of kaolin from kezuo, Liaoning”, Government of Kezuo County, Liaoning, China, 1995.
Bowen Li (PI), Application of Wuqing clay rocks”, Third Geology Institute of Inner Mongolia, China, 1993.
Ruisheng Weng (PI), Bowen Li, “Development of silicon carbide-andalusite refractory”, Tangshan Special Refractory Instrument Co., China, 1990-1992.
Zhang Zhao (PI), Bowen Li (Team Leader), Exploration of Jinmiaogou Gold Deposit, Gansu Geology Bureau, China, 1989.
Zhao, Fushou (PI), Bowen Li (Team Leader), K-47-125-D and K-47-126-C 1:50000 Regional geology survey, Gansu Geology Bureau, China, 1988.
Bowen Li (Project Manager), K-46-108-A 1:50,000 Regional geology survey, Gansu Geology Bureau, China, 1986.
Yang, Yu (PI), Bowen Li (Technical Manager), K-47-97-A and K-47-97-C 1:50000 Regional geology survey, Gansu Geology Bureau, China, 1984-1985.