JIANN-YANG (JIM) HWANG

 

Michigan Technological University                                               phone: 906-487-2600

1400 Townsend Drive                                                                       fax: 906-487-2921

Houghton, MI  49931-1295                                                               email: jhwang@mtu.edu

                                                                                                              Web: www.imp.mtu.edu

 

 

 

Education

                B.S.            Earth Sciences, National Cheng Kung University, 1974

                M.S.           Geosciences-Mineralogy and Geology Program, Purdue University, 1980

                PhD.           Geosciences-Mineral Processing and Electrical Engineering Joint Program, Purdue University, 1982

Multi disciplinary, Areas and Advisors Include: Electrical Engineering: Fritz J. Friedlaender; Geology: Gunnar Kullerud; Metallurgical Engineering: Reinhardt Schuhmann, Jr.; Chemical Engineering: Phillip C. Wankat.

 

Professional Experience

                Michigan Technological University

                                   Institute of Materials Processing

                                   Director, 1992-present

                                   Research Leader, 1992-present

                                   Program Manager - Minerals & Solid Waste Processing, 1988-1992

                                   Senior Research Scientist, 1987-1992

                                   Research Scientist, 1984-1987

 

                                   Department of Materials Science & Engineering

                                   Associate Professor, 2003- present

 

                                   Department of Geological & Mining Engineering & Sciences

                                   Associate Professor, 2002-2003

 

                                   Department of Mining Engineering

                                   Department Chair, 1999-2000

                                   Associate Professor, 1997-2002

 

                                   Department of Chemical Engineering

                                   Adjunct Faculty, 2002-present

 

                                   Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

                                   Graduate Faculty, 1993-present

 

                                   Department of Electrical Engineering,

                                   Adjunct Faculty, 1985-present

 

                                   Department of Geology and Geological Engineering,

                                   Adjunct Faculty, 1985-2002

 

                Purdue University

                                   School of Electrical Engineering and Indiana Mining and

                                                Mineral Resources Research Institute

                                   Postdoctoral Research Associate, 1982-1984

 

Professional Societies

                AIME/SME Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration

                AIME/TMS The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society

                IEEE Society of Magnetics

                IEEE Industry Applications Society

                American Foundrymen's Society

 

 

Public Services

Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Minerals and Materials Characterization and Engineering, 2002

                Associate Editor, International Journal of Mineral Processing

                Editor, International Journal of Mineral Processing, 1990-2000

                Panels and Reviewer for NSF, DOE, USDA, GRI, and various journals

                Who's Who in the Frontiers of Science and Technology

                                                                1988, Co-chairman, SME Application to Mineral Beneficiation Session

                                                                1989, Chairman, SME Application to Mineral Beneficiation Session

                                                                1990, Chairman, TMS Characterization and Materials Recycling Session

                                                                1990, ASM Thermal Spray Industry Group, Environmental Committee

                                                                1991, Chair-Elect, SME and TMS Process Mineralogy Committee

                1992, Committee Chair, SME and TMS, Process Mineralogy

                1993, Chairman, SME Chemical Assaying Application Session

                1993, Chairman, HazMat-North Am., Industrial Hazardous Wastes Problems and Solutions

                1995, Chairman, TMS,  Pyrometallurgy, Beneficiation, and Solution Mining Section

2001, Chair-Elect, SME and TMS Process Mineralogy Committee

2002, Chair, SME and TMS Process Mineralogy Committee

 

 

Technical Topics of Expertise

Development of Magnetic, Electrostatic, Flotation, and other Physical Separation Methods.

Characterization of Minerals, Materials and Wastes, Mineralogy and Liberation.

Surface Chemistry; Dispersion, Agglomeration and Surface Modifications of Fine Particles.

Beneficiation of Coal, Minerals, and Solid Wastes. Microwave Processing.

Ferrofluid and Magnetizing Reagents, Preparations and Applications.

Foundry Sand Reclamation, Plastic Recycling, Plating Sludge Leaching and Pyro Processing.

Flyash Processing and Utilizations for Concrete, Filler, Ceramic, and Activated Carbon Applications.

Automobile Shredding Residues (Fluff) Processing. Mixed Plastics Separation. Medical Wastes Sterilization. Activated Carbon Preparation. Lubricant Cleaning. Paper Deinking. Kraft Paper Wastewater Decoloring. Fine Particle Emission Control. Toxic Emission Control. Paint separation from Abrasives. Glass Recycling and Reuse.

 

Publications

1978        H.O.A. Meyer, J.Y. Hwang, and R.H. McCallister, "Luna 24:  Mineral Chemistry of 90-150 Micron Clasts," Proc. Lunar and Planetary Sci. Conf., 9th, pp. 2137-2147.

 

1982        J.Y. Hwang, G. Kullerud, M. Takayasu, F.J. Friedlaender, and P.C. Wankat, "Selective Seeding for Magnetic Separations," IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, Vol. MAG-18, pp. 1689-1691.

 

1982        J.Y. Hwang and H.O.A. Meyer, "The Mineral Chemistry and Genesis of the Chinkuashik Ore Deposit, Taiwan," Proc. Geol. Soc. of China, p. 88-101.

 

1983        J.Y. Hwang and H.O.A. Meyer, "Dacite-Andesite of the Chinkuashih Region, Northern Taiwan," Memoir Geol. Soc. of China, No. 5, pp. 67-84.

 

1984        M. Takayasu, J.Y. Hwang, F.J. Friedlaender, L. Petrakis, and R. Gerber, "Magnetic Separation Utilizing a Magnetic Susceptibility Gradient," IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, Vol. MAG-20, pp. 155-159.

 

1984        J.Y. Hwang, M. Takayasu, F.J. Friedlaender, and G. Kullerud, "Application of Magnetic Susceptibility Gradients to Magnetic Separation," Journal of Applied Physics, Vol. 55, pp. 2592‑2594.

 

1984        P.C. Wankat, J.Y. Hwang, D. Beckemeyer, F.J. Friedlaender, "Removal of Paramagnetic Particles from Single Wire HGMS," IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, Vol. MAG-20, pp. 1177-1179.

 

1984        W. Leitermann, F.J. Friedlaender, R. Gerber, J.Y. Hwang and B.B. Emory, "Collection of Micron Sized Particles at High Velocities in HGMS," IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, Vol. MAG‑20, pp. 1174-1176.

 

1985        J.Y. Hwang, G. Kullerud, F.J. Friedlaender, and M. Takayasu, "A Method for Alunite Beneficiation," AIME Prepublications, No. 85‑11.

 

1986        J.Y. Hwang, D.H. Carlson, A.M. Johnson and J. VanAlstine, "Preliminary Investigation of Graphite Resources in Michigan," Process Mineralogy VI, ed. by R.D. Hangi, The Metallurgical Society, pp. 315-327.

 

1986        J.Y. Hwang and G. Kullerud, "Recovery of Nb/Y/REE/Th from a Norwegian Ore by High Gradient Magnetic Separation," abstract, 115th AIME Annual Meeting, New Orleans.

 

1987        G. Kullerud and J.Y. Hwang, "New Methods of Mineral Separation," Proceedings of the International Symposium on Modern Mineralogy, Seoul, South Korea, pp. 1-12.

 

1987        J.Y. Hwang, G. Kullerud, F.J. Friedlaender, M. Takayasu, "Ultrafine Particle Processing:  Alunite Beneficiation," AIME‑SME Transactions, Vol. 280, pp. 1961-1964.

 

1988        J.Y. Hwang, D.C. Yang and C. Li, "Coal Characterization and Its Relation to Physical Cleaning," 117th AIME Annual Meeting, Phoenix, Arizona, Process Mineralogy VIII, ed. by D.J.T. Carson and A.H. Vassiliou, pp. 235-247.

 

1989        J.Y. Hwang, R.S. Kramer, and J. Liu, "The Role of Processing Mineralogy in Optimizing a Flowsheet for Recovery of Copper from White Pine Ore," 118th AIME Annual Meeting, Las Vegas.

 

1989        J. Liu, L. Cui, and J.Y. Hwang, "Flotation of Rutile with Benzyl Arsonic Acid," 1989 International Symposium on Applied Mineralogy, Montreal, Canada, Process Mineralogy IX, ed. by W. Petruk, R.D. Hagni, S. Pignolet-Brandom, and D.M. Hausen, pp. 143-153.

 

1989        R.S. Kramer, J.Y. Hwang, and A.M. Johnson, "A Mineralogical and Chemical Evaluation of the Graphite Resource in the Lower Slate Member, Michigamme Formation, Michigan," 1989 Symposium on the Geology of Michigan and Its Geological Resources, East Lansing, Michigan.

 

1990        J.W. Keck, D.H. Carlson, C.W. Schultz, and J.Y. Hwang, "Leaching Composites of Five Plating Wastes with Ammonium Carbonate," 119th AIME TMS Annual Meeting, EPD Congress '90, D.R. Gaskell ed., pp. 529-537.

 

1990        J.Y. Hwang, "Fine Coal Cleaning with Advanced Magnetic Enhancement Technology," Sixth Coal Preparation Utilization, and Environmental Control Conference, Pittsburgh, August, Proceedings, pp. 290-297.

 

1991        P.R. Mainwaring, R.S. Kramer, J. Y. Hwang, and L.M. Sutter, "Improved Characterization of Materials by Integrated Image Analysis and Microanalysis Methods," 120th Annual TMS Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana; Journal of Metals, November 1990, p. 62.

 

1991        J.Y. Hwang, A. M. Hein, R.S. Kramer, J. Liu, T.J. Hozeska, Q. Zhang, and T.E. Scott, "Application of Characterization on Fly Ash Beneficiation to Produce Quality Controlled Products," 120th Annual TMS Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana; Process Mineralogy XI: Characterization of Metallurgical and Recyclable Products, D. M. Hausen et al ed., pp. 167-180.

 

1991        J.Y. Hwang, "Methods to Make Fine Particles Magnetic," The 22nd Fine Particles Society Annual Meeting, San Jose, California, July 1991, Preprint, 9 p.

 

1992        J.Y. Hwang, X. Liu, R.S. Kramer, J. Liu, A.M. Hein, and Y. Wu, "Physical Concentration Processes for Reclaiming Foundry Sands," SME Annual Meeting Preprint No. 92-228, February 24-27, Phoenix, Arizona, 17 p.

 

1992        J.Y. Hwang, J. Liu, and M.L. Gray, "Coal Cleaning by Magnetic Reagent," SME Annual Meeting, February, Phoenix, Arizona, SME Preprint 92-227, 9 p.

 

1992        J.Y. Hwang, "Magnetic Reagent Technology for Mineral Processing," SME Annual Meeting, February, Phoenix, Arizona, SME Preprint 92-226, 9 p.

1992        R.I. Kramer, J.Y. Hwang, P.J. Suardini, A.M. Hein, "A Characterization Study of Pyrite in Three Coals Utilizing SEM, EDS, & Image Analysis," SME Annual Meeting, February, Phoenix, Arizona.

 

1992        P. T. Suardini, J. Y. Hwang, T. Durney, and D. Mills, "Studies of Alternative Medias and Procedures for Fine-Coal Washability Analyses Using a Batch, Rotor-and-Bucket Centrifuge," Coal Testing Conference, Lexington, Kentucky, March 1992, preprint, 19 p.

 

1992        Zhang, S., X. Wang, and J. Y. Hwang, "Microstructure of Activated Carbon from Wastepaper," Proceedings of the 29th Annual Electron Microscopy Colloquium, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, May 8-9.

 

1993        X. Liu, J.Y. Hwang, T.J. Hozeska, A.M. Hein and R.S. Kramer, "Generation of Magnetic Sand during Thermal Treatment of Silica Sand," AFS Transactions, 1993, Paper Number 93-112.

 

1993        R.S. Kramer, J.Y. Hwang, and A.M. Hein, "Identification of Low Concentration Phosphate Species in Iron Ore Using SEM/EDS/Image Analysis," SME-AIME Annual Meeting, Reno, NV, February 15-19, 1993, Paper number 93-057; Process Mineralogy XII, TMS, 1994, pp. 309-316.

 

1993        X. Liu, R.S. Kramer, A.M. Hein, J.Y. Hwang, and G. Wang, "Mineralogical Evaluation of the Effect of Reclamation Processing Variables on Chromite Foundry Sand," SME Annual Meeting Preprint No. 93-210, Reno, NV, February 15-19, 1993, Paper number 93-210.

 

1993        X. Liu, J.Y. Hwang, T.J. Hozeska, and A.M. Hein, "Concrete Application for Magnetic Sand Waste from Steel Foundries," Proceedings of Waste Stream Minimization and Utilization Innovative Concepts - An Experimental Technology Exchange, Volume 1 - Industrial Solid Waste Processing, Municipal Waste Reduction/Recycling, Austin, Texas, April 22-23, 1993, R. L. Watts, Project Manager and V.E. Lee, Editor, USDOE/BATTELLE.

 

1993        X. Liu, J. Y. Hwang, T. J. Hozeska, A. M. Hein, and R. S. Kramer, "Generation of Magnetic Sand during Thermal Treatment of Silica Sand," AFS Transactions, Vol. 101, 1993, pp. 327-333.

 

1993        J. Y. Hwang, X. Liu, B. Kesling, "Sand Reclamation for a Steel Foundry," AFS Transactions, Vol. 101, 1993, AFS Number 93-57.

 

1993        R. S. Kramer and J. Y. Hwang, "Magnetic Reagent Technology for Mineral Processing," Invited Paper, presented (by R. Kramer) at Upper Peninsula Section AIME/SME Annual Meeting, April 22, 1993.

 

1993        X. Liu, J. Y. Hwang, R. S. Kramer, A. M. Hein, and T. J. Hozeska, "Thermal Reclamation of oil Urethane Nobake Sands for A Steel Foundry," AFS Transactions, Vol. 101, 1993.

 

1994        R. S. Kramer, J. Y. Hwang, X. Huang, and T. Hozeska, "Characterization of Recyclable Components in Fly Ash to Produce Marketable Products," 1994 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition, San Francisco, California, February 27-March 3, 1994.

 

1994        J. Hwang, X. Huang, and A. M. Hein, "Synthesizing Mullite from Beneficiated Fly Ash," JOM, May 1994, pp. 36-39.

 

1994        R. Kramer, X. Liu, J. Y. Hwang, and G. Wang, "Mineralogical Evaluation of the Effect of Reclamation Processing Variables on the Chemistry of Foundry Sand," Process Mineralogy XII, TMS 1994, pp. 379-393.

 

1994        X. Liu, J. Y. Hwang, T. J. Hozeska and B. Kesling, "Microwave Heating Characteristics of Selected Sands and Binders Used in Foudnry Operation," AFS Transactions, Vol. 102, 1994, AFS Number 94-097.

 

1994        J. Y. Hwang, X. Liu, T. J. Hozeska and B. Kesling, "A Study of Reclamation of Foundry Sand Using Microwave Selective Heating," AFS Transactions, Vol. 102, 1994, AFS Number 94‑098.

 

1995        X. Liu, J. Y. Hwang, A. M. Hein and R. Kramer, "Separation of Chromite and Silica from Reclaimed Foundry Sand Using Physical Concentration Processes," Process Mineralogy XIII, TMS 1995, pp. 41-59.

 

1995        J. Y. Hwang, X. Huang, R. Tieder, and A. M. Hein, "Refractory Material Produced from Beneficiated Fly Ash," Proceedings: 11th International Symposium on Use & Management of Coal Combustion By-Products (CCBs), Vol. I, Orlando, Florida, Jan. 15-19, 1995, p. 32-1.

 

1995        J. Y. Hwang, X. Liu, F.V. Zimmer, T.R. Thiruvengadam, T. Patzias, Beneficiation Process for Fly Ash and the Utilization of Cleaned Fly Ash for Concrete Application," Proceedings: 11th International Symposium on Use & Management of Coal Combustion By-Products (CCBs), Vol. I, Orlando, Florida, Jan. 15-19, 1995, p. 11-1.

 

1995        X. Huang, J. Y. Hwang, and R. Tieder, "Clean Ash as Fillers in Plastics," Proceedings: 11th International Symposium on Use & Management of Coal Combustion By-Products (CCBs), Vol. I, Orlando, Florida, Jan. 15-19, 1995, p. 33-1.

 

1995        X. Liu, J. Y. Hwang, M.O. Curtis, and A.C. Clishe, "Effect of Fly Ash Beneficiation Process on Quality of Processed Bottom Ash, ESP Fly Ash, Dust Collector Fly Ash, their Mixtures, and Performance of Concrete Containing these Processed Ash Samples," Proceedings: 11th International Symposium on Use & Management of Coal Combustion By-Products (CCBs), Vol. I, Orlando, Florida, Jan. 15-19, 1995, p. 12-1.

 

1995        X. Huang, J.Y. Hwang, and B.C. Mutsuddy, “Properties of Mullite Synthesized from Fly Ash and Alumina Mixture,” Interceram, Vol. 44, No. 2, 1995, p. 65

 

1996        G.D. Mendenhall, Y. Geng, and J.Y. Hwang, “Optimization of Long-Term Stability of Magnetic Fluids from Magnetite and Synthetic Polyelectrolytes,” Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 184, 1996, pp. 519-526.

 

1996        Z. Li, X. Wang, Q, Zhang, and J.Y. Hwang, “Recovery of Titanium from Blast-Furnace Slag - A Pyro-modification and Beneficiation Approach,” Second International Symposium on Extraction and Processing for the Treatment and Minimization of Wastes, TMS, 1996, pp. 417-426.

 

1997        X.M. Song, J.Y. Hwang, and X. Liu, “Utilization of Beneficiated Low NOX Fly Ash in Concrete and Concrete Block,”  Proceedings: 12th International Symposium on Coal Combustion By-Product (CCB) Management and Use, Vol. 1, EPRI TR-107055-V1, January 1997, pp. 30-1 - 30-16.

 

1997        X. Huang, J.Y. Hwang and J.M. Gillis, “Processed Low NOX Fly Ash as a Filler in Plastics,” Proceedings: 12th International Symposium on Coal Combustion By-Product (CCB) Management and Use, Vol. 1, EPRI TR-107055-V1, January 1997, pp. 22-1 - 22-24.

 

1997        X. Huang, J.Y. Hwang and X. Song, “High Performance Auto Parts Could be Produced Using CastCon Manufacturing Process,” Proceedings of 1997 SAE International Congress & Exposition, Feb. 24-27, 1997, Cobo Center, Detroit.

 

1997        X. Huang, J.Y. Hwang and X. Song, “CastCon-A Combination of Casting, Forging, P/M, Bonding and Coating to Produce High Performance Components,” Proceedings of 5th International Conference on Advanced Particulate Materials and Processes,  April 7-9, 1997, West Palm Beach, Florida.

 

1997        J.Y. Hwang, “Unburned Carbon from Fly Ash, A Hidden Treasure,” 3rd Annual Conference on Unburned Carbon on Utility Fly Ash, U.S. Department of Energy, May 1997, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

 

1997        J.Y. Hwang and X.M. Song, “Replacing Al Powder with Al Slag or Recycled Foil in Cellular Concrete,” JOM V. 49, No. 8, pp. 29-30.

 

1997        J.Y. Hwang, “Powder Technology in Concrete,” Powder Metallurgy, V. 40, No. 3, p. 160.

 

1997        J.Y. Hwang, “Aluminum Wastes Cut Cost of Cellular Concrete,” Advanced Materials & Processes, 5/97, p. 9.

 

1997            X.M. Song and J.Y. Hwang, “A Study of the Microscopic Characteristics of Fracture Surface of MDI-Bonded Wood Fiber/Recycled Tire Rubber Composites Using Scanning Electron Microscopy,” Wood and Fiber Science, 29(2), pp. 131-141.

 

1998            Z. Li and J.Y. Hwang, “A Study of the Microscopic Characteristics of Fracture Surface of MDI-Bonded Wood Fiber/Recycled Tire Rubber Composites Using Scanning Electron Microscopy,” Wood and Fiber Science, 29(2), pp. 131-141.

 

1999            J.Y. Hwang, “Utilization of Low NOx Coal Combustion By-Products,” Proceedings of the Advanced Coal-Based Power and Environmental Systems.

 

1999        J.Y. Hwang, X. Huang, J. Gillis, A. Hein, D. Popko, R. Tieder, and M. McKimpson, “Separation and Utilization Technologies of Low NOx Ash,” Proceedings: 13th International Symposium on Use and Management of Coal Combustion By-Products, Vol. 1, pp. 19-1-19-22.

 

1999        J.Y. Hwang and M. Lee Jeong, “Utilization of Microalgae to Mitigation CO2,” RITE NOW (33rd Issue), p 16.

 

1999        J.Y. Hwang, “Beneficial Use of Fly Ash,” Proceedings: 13th U.S./Korea Joint Workshop on Energy and Environment, pp 373-396.

 

2000        J.Y. Hwang, R.C. Greenlund, M. Jeong, A.M. Hein, D.C. Popko, R. Peterson, and R. McChesney, “Eddy Current Separation of Aluminum Smelting By-Products,” Fourth International Symposium on Recycling of Metals and Engineered Materials, edited by D.L. Steward, Jr., J.C. Paley, and R.L. Stephens, pp. 1181.

 

2000        J.Y. Hwang and X. Huang, “Processing High LOI Fly Ash for Plastic Applications,” Prceedings: 17th Annual International Pittsburgh Coal Conference, paper 29-2

 

2001              Z. Xu, B.C. Cornilsen, D.C. Popko, W.D. Pennington, J.R. Wood, and J.Y Hwang, “Quantitative Mineral Analysis by FTIR Spectroscopy,” J. Vibrational Spectroscopy, Vol. 5, No. 4, p1-11.

 

2001        J.Y. Hwang and M. Jeong, “Separation and Quantification of Hazardous Wastes from Abrasive Blast Media,” Journal of AOAC International, Vol. 84, No. 3, pp.1-7.

 

2001        X.M. Song and J.Y. Hwang, “Mechanical Properties of Wood Fiber/Recycled Tire Rubber Composites,” Forest Products Journal, Vol. 51, No. 5, pp. 45-51.

 

2001        J.Y. Hwang, R.C. Greenlund, X. Huang, and M.L. Jeong, “Characterization of Eddy Current Separation Samples of Aluminum Smelting By-Products,” SME Annual Meeting, Feb 26-28, Denver, Colorado, Preprint 01-89.

 

2002            J.Y. Hwang, X. Sun, Z. Li, “Unburned Carbon from Fly Ash for Mercury Adsorption: I. Separation and Characterization of Unburned Carbon,” Journal of Minerals and Materials Characterization and Engineering, V.1, No. 1, pp. 39-60.

 

2002            B. Li, S. Yu, J. Y. Hwang, and S. Shi, “Antibacterial Vermiculite Nano-Material,” Journal of Minerals and Materials Characterization and Engineering, V.1, No. 1, pp. 61-68.

 

2002        J.Y. Hwang, X. Sun, Z. Li, “Unburned Carbon from Fly Ash for Mercury Adsorption: II. Adsorption Isotherms and Mechanisms,” Journal of Minerals and Materials Characterization and Engineering, V.1, No. 2,  pp. 79-96.

 

2002              J.Y. Hwang, S. Shi, Z. Xu, and X. Huang, “Oxygenated Leaching of Copper Sulfide Mineral Under Microwave Hydrothermal Conditions,” Journal of Minerals and Materials Characterization and Engineering, V.1, No. 2, pp. 111-119.

 

2002        J. Y. Hwang, “Adsorption of Surfactant Dispersed Nanometer Magnetite,” Journal of Minerals and Materials Characterization and Engineering, V. 1, No. 2, pp. 132-140.

 

2002        X. Huang, J.Y. Hwang, S. Shi, R.C. Greenlund, Z. Xu, A.M. Hein, “Potential Application of Microwaves in Steelmaking,” 3rd World Congress on Microwave and Radio Frequency Applications, Sydney, Australia, September 2002

 

2003        X. Wang, J.Y. Hwang, R.C. Greenlund, A.M. Hein, X. Huang, “Effects of Flow Speed, Flow Pattern and Air Bubble on Pressure Loss in Slurry Handling”, Minerals & Metallurgical Processing Journal and Transactions, Vol. 20, No. 1, Page 36-41, February 2003.

 

 

 

Patents and Disclosures

"Magnetic Separation Method Utilizing a Colloid of Magnetic Particles," U.S. Patent 4,526,681 (1985).

 

"Method and Apparatus for the Removal of Magnetic Smut Particles on a Metal Strip," Purdue University File, December 1983.

 

"A Method for Alunite Beneficiation," Purdue University File, March 1984.

 

"Reagents for Magnetizing Nonmagnetic Materials," U.S. Patent 4,834,898 (1989).

 

"Methods for the Adsorption of Magnetic Reagent," U.S. Patent 4,906,382 (1990).

 

"Reagents to Enhance the Separation of Gypsum from Flue Gas Desulfurization Sludge of Power Plant," Michigan Technological University File, (1988).

 

"Wet Process for Fly Ash Beneficiation," Michigan Technological University File, August 1988, U.S. Patent 5,047,145 (1991).

 

"Magnetic Solvent Extractant," Michigan Technological University File, August 1988, U.S. Patent 5,043,070 (1991).

 

"Flotation Machine," Michigan Technological University File, February 1989, U.S. Patent 5,096,572 (1992).

 

"A Method to Separate Mingled Fibers," Michigan Technological File, October, 1989.

 

"Continuous High Gradient Magnetic Separator," Michigan Technological University File, February 1990.

 

"A Leaching Method for Iron and Steel Scrap Purification," Michigan Technological University File, May 1990.

 

"Plastics Separation Methods," Michigan Technological University File, September 1990.

 

"Flue Gas Desulfurization with Plasma," Michigan Technological University File, October 1990.

 

"Magnetic Desulfurization Technology," Michigan Technological University File, October 1990.

 

"A New Kind of Magnetic Reagent," Michigan Technological University, Filed October 1990.

 

"Powder Cast-Forging," Michigan Technological University, Filed November 1990.

 

"A Method to Remove or Recover Contaminants or Oils and the Like from Beach, Soils, Oil Shales, Tar Sands, etc.," Michigan Technological University, Filed April 1991.

"A Method to Clean Lubricant Wastes," Michigan Technological University, Filed April 1991.

 

"Sintering with Microwave," Michigan Technological University, Filed July 1991.

 

"Microwave Method for Volatile Removal, Gasification, Pyrolysis," Michigan Technological University, Filed July 1991.

 

"Microwave Method for Vitrification," Michigan Technological University, Filed July 1991.

 

"Rubber-Plastic Composites of Recycled Materials," Michigan Technological University, Filed September 1991.

 

"A Method of Direct Steelmaking," Michigan Technological University, Filed December 1991.

 

"Metal Recovery Methods from Plating Waste Sludges," Michigan Technological University, Filed March 1992.

 

"Rubber Combustion Methods and Applications," Michigan Technological University, Filed March 1992.

 

"Activated Carbon Preparation Methods," Michigan Technological University, Filed August 1992.

 

"A Medical Waste Sterilization Method," Michigan Technological University, Filed November 1992.

 

“Separation of Normally Hydrophobic Plastic Materials by Froth Flotation,” U.S. Patent 5,377,844 (1995)

 

“Method for magnetic removal of polyvalent solutes,” Michigan Technological University, File #9606, Filed January 1996.

 

“Discontinuously Reinforced Composite Materials Produced With Coal Fly Ash As A Ceramic Reinforcement,” Michigan Technological University, File #9602, Filed January, 1996.

 

“Wood Fiber/ASR Plastic Composites,” Michigan Technological University, File #9610, Filed May, 1996.

 

“Method of Utilizing Fly Ash as Fillers,” Michigan Technological University, File #9613, Filed September, 1996.

 

“Method of Fly Ash Utilization in Ceramic Products,” Michigan Technological University, File #9614, Filed September, 1996.

 

“Method of Fly Ash Size Classification,” Michigan Technological University, File #9615, Filed September, 1996.

 

“Trac + Deicer, an environmentally safe deicer produced from recycled glass and acetate based deicer,” Michigan Technological University, File #9620, Filed November 1996.

 

“Jet-Stream, an abrasive media produced from recycled glass,” Michigan Technological University, File #9622, Filed November 1996.

 

“AccuBlast, an abrasive media produced from recycled glass,” Michigan Technological University, File #9621, Filed November 1996.

 

“Process for Production of Cellular Concrete Utilizing Aluminum Smelting Residues as a Foaming Agent,” Michigan Technological University, File #9705, Filed April, 1997.

 

“A Process for Beneficiating Iron and Steel Slag and a Method of Analyzing for Metallic Iron on the Finished Product,” Michigan Technological University, File #9709, Filed June, 1997.

 

“Control of Mercury Emissions Using Unburned Carbon from Combustion By-Products,” Michigan Technological University, File #9802, Filed January, 1998. U.S. Patent 6,027,551 (2000).

 

“Method for Removal of Ammonia from Fly Ash,” Michigan Technological University, (1999).

 

“Aluminum Salt Cake Processing and Emission Prevention,” Michigan Technological University, File #9912, (1999).

 

“Diamond Composite Synthesis and Consolidation,” Michigan Technological University, (2001).

 

“SiC Spheres Synthesis,” Michigan Technological University, (2001).

 

“Wear Resistant Products,” Michigan Technological University, (2001).

 

“Method for Direct Metal Making By Microwave Energy”, X. Huang and J.Y. Hwang, US Patent 6,277,168 (2001).

 

 

Government and Industrial Sponsored Research

1984        "Mineralogical Examination of Glassmaking Sands," Best Sand Corp.

 

1984        "Electron Microprobe Study of Diamond ore Minerals," Jack Murphy Associates.

 

1984        "Mineralogical Study of Hudvam Mine Drill Cores," Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co.

 

1985        "Fluorine Sources in the Eveleth Ore," Eveleth Mines.

 

1985        "Development and Demonstration of a Flotation System," Co-PI, Dept. of Energy, DE-AC22-85PC81210, $434,846.

 

1985        "Mineralogy and Liberation Studies of Namew Lake Ni-Cu Ore," Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co.

 

1986        "X-ray Diffraction Study of the Tilden Pellet Samples," Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Co.

 

1986        "Mineralogical Analysis of Namew Lake Ore Flotation Products," Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co.

 

1986        "SEM Examination of Process Samples," Peinsula Copper Industries Inc.

 

1986        "Gold Occurrence of Farley Lake Ore," Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co.

 

1986        "Petrography of Serpentinites," Langill & Associates.

 

1987        "Titanium Ore Beneficiation," DuPont Co., Co-PI.

 

1987        "Preliminary Evaluation of the Calcining Behavior of Dolomite from the Cedarville Quarry," Michigan Limestone Operations Limited.

 

1987        "Gallium in Bauxite," POBA International.

 

1987        "A Mineralogical and Chemical Study of the Graphitic Lower Slate Member, Michigamme Formation, Marquette and Baraga Counties, Michigan," Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

 

1988        "Surface Magnetic Enhancement for Coal Cleaning," DOE, Contract DE-AC22-88PC88856, $285,497.

 

1988        "Mixing of Cement-Fly Ash Blends," Michigan Energy and Resource Research Association.

 

1988        "Beneficiation of Gypsum From Flue Gas Desulfurization Product," Georgia Pacific Corp.

 

1988        "Magnetic Separation of TVA Paradise Plant Hydrocyclone Classified FGD Sludge and Their Radioactivity," Georgia Pacific Corp.

 

1988        "Pyrite Occurrences," Process Technology, Inc.

 

1988        "Pathfinder Minerals," I-Chem Research.

 

1988        "Silicon Carbide Whisker Beneficiation with Magnetic Reagent, Lab Study," Advanced Composite Materials Corp.

 

1989        "Mineralogical and Laboratory Beneficiation Studies on FENI Nickel Ore from Kavadarci, Yugoslavia," Falconbridge, Ltd.

 

1989        "Pilot Plant Study of SiCw Purification Using Magnetic Reagent," Advanced Composite Materials Corp.

 

1989        "Diamond Exploration," Crystal Exploration, Inc.

 

1989        "Mineralogical Analysis of an Ore," I-Chem Research.

 

1989        "Automobile Shredding Residues Study," Private Industry, $250,000.

 

1989        "Coal Column Flotation Round Robin Tests and Cost Data Analysis," Kaiser Engineers, Inc.

 

1989        "Olivine and Garnet Mineralogical Study," Carl Brink and Associates.

 

1989        "Leaching Products Characterization," Peninsula Copper Industries, Inc.

 

1990        "Lubricant Cleaning and Recylcing Process Development," Alcan.

 

1990        "Phosphorous Occurrences Study," LTV.

 

1990        "Mineralogical Study of Phosphorous in Some Iron Ores," Pickands-Mather.

 

1990        "Talc Ore Study," Pfizer, Inc.

 

1990        "Implant Sample Characterization," Bio-Coat, Inc.

 

1990        "Attapulgite Clay Study," ARO Products, Inc.

 

1990        "Pilot Scale Advanced Flotation," Department of Energy/ICF Kaiser/Process Technology, Inc., DE-AC22-88PC88881, $74,277.

 

1990        "Michigan Basin Regional Aquifer Systems Analysis," U.S. Geological Survey, Contract No. 14-08-0001-23528, $28,876.

 

1990        "Advanced Cycloning Technology Development," Department of Energy/Coal Technology Corp./Process Technology, Inc., DE-AC22-90PC90177, $85,965.

 

1991        "Magnetic Properties of IGC Ferrofluids," Coal Technology Corp.

 

1991        "Anatase Evaluation," Mineral Technology International, Inc.

 

1991        "Steel Foundry Sand Reclamation Process Development," Michigan Department of Commerce and Natural Resources, $292,564.

 

1991        "Heavy Liquid Filtrate Study," Coal Technology Corp.

 

1991        "Magnetic Reagent Preparation and Safety Datasheet," EXPORTech Co., Inc.

 

1991        "Column Flotation Exploratory Research" Mineral Technology International, Inc.

1991        "Washing Fluid Study," Materials Processing Analytical Services.

 

1991        "Recovery of Coal Fines from Preparation Plant Effluents," Illinois State Geological Survey, Center for Research on Sulfur in Coal, $109,549.

 

1991        "Development of Technical Information for Selected Deposits, Mines, Beneficiation Plants, and Extraction Plants in China," U.S. Bureau of Mines, Contract JO219006, $236,264.

 

1992        "Rutile Ore Study," Mineral Technologies International, Inc.

 

1992        "Clean Up Study of Cold Rolling Mill Lubricant," Alcan Rolled Products.

 

1992        "Filtration Products Evaluation," Coal Technology Corp.

 

1992        "Kraft Paper Wastewater Discoloring," Calgon Corp.

 

1992        "Calcium Nitrate Recovery," Coal Technology Corp.

 

1992        "Fly Ash Processing and Utilization," Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Contract MDRD-1-31-20025, $285,770.

 

1992        "Tire and Wood Fiber Composites Technology Development," Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Grant MDRD-1-31-20024, $260,350.

 

1992        "Pyromet Process Development for Plating Waste Sludges, Phase I," Envirite Corp.

 

1992        "Fine Coal Cleaning Using Coarsely Packed Column," Mineral Technologies International, Inc.

 

1992        "Concrete Application for Magnetic Sand Waste from Steel Foundries," DOE Innovative Concepts Program, Contract DEFG5192R0202, $19,508.

 

1992        "Mercury Occurrence in Ore," Copper Range Company.

 

1992        "Pyromet Process Development for Plating Sludge Wastes, Phase II," Envirite Corp.

 

1993        "SiC Separation," GM Powertrain.

 

1993        "Alternative Granular Molding Media," U.S. DOE, DE-FC07-93ID13231, $147,766.

 

1993        "Visual Display of Reservoir Parameters Affecting Enhanced Oil Recovery," Co-PI, U.S. DOE, DE-AC22-93BC14892, $1,023,103.

 

1993        "Lithium Tungstate Heavy Liquid for Coal Washability," Process Tech., Inc.

 

1993        "Native Copper Ore," Noranda Exploration Co.

 

1994        "Development of Products from Scrap Glasses," Michigan Department of Natural Resources/Acustar/City of Evart/Consumers Power, $373,156.

 

1994        "Efficient Materials Utilization," EPA CenCitt, $50,000.

 

1994        "Recovery of Bypassed Oil in the Dundee Formation Using Horizontal Drains," Co-PI, U.S. DOE, DE-FC22-94BC14983, $2,616,818.  Contracting Officer: 918/337-4409.

1994        "Implant Porous Coating," PenTech Bio, Inc., $62,400.

 

1994        "Ash/SOx/NOx/Hg Emission Control," Michigan Energy Resources Research Association, Detroit Edison, Consumers Power, $50,000.

 

1994        “Utilization of Low NOx Coal Combustion By-Products,” U.S. DOE, DE-FC21-94MC31174, $865,087.

 

1995        “Development of Laboratory Procedures for Micromag Coal Processing,” Custom Coals Corporation/U.S. DOE, $90,000.

 

1995        “Wood Ash Evaluation ,” Weyerhauser

 

1995        “Fly Ash Processing,” Michigan State REEDF, $44,750.

 

1996        “Utilization of Recycled and Unrecoverable Aluminum Scraps in Manufacturing Cellular Concrete,” DOE Innovative Concepts Program, Contract #316708-A-A5, $22,000.

 

1996        “Automobile Plastics Recycling,” VRP and APC.

 

1997        “Dolomite Separation,” Chemical Lime Company.

 

1997        “Abrasive Blast Media Treatability Studies,” U.S. Air Force, Warner Robins Air Logistics Center, F09650-97-C-0221, $136,300.

 

1997        “Copper Based Wood Preservatives MEA Solubility Study,” Peninsula Copper Industries.

 

1997        “Mineralogical Studies,” Great Lakes Calcium Corp.

 

1998            “Low NOX Fly Ash,” U.S. Department of Energy, $250,000.

 

1998            “Recycling and Reuse of Aluminum Wastes,” U.S. Department of Energy, DE-FC07-98ID13663, $1,671,486.

 

1998            “Low Cost BioScrubber for Greenhouse Gas Control: Phase 1,” U.S. Department of Energy, $49,615.

 

1999            “Limestone Mineralogy,” Great Lakes Calcium, Inc.

 

1999        “Copper Oxide Manufacturing,” Peninsula Copper Industries

 

2001        “Novel Direct Steelmaking by Combining Microwave, Electric Arc, and Exothermal Heating Technologies,” U.S. Department of Energy, DE-FC07-01ID14209, Co-PI, $599,170

 

2001        Verification of Steelmaking Slag Iron Content,” U.S. Department of Energy, DE-FC07-01ID14046, $7,934,298

 

2002        “Grinding Swarf Processing,” Cannon-Muskegon Corporation

 

2002        “Enabling Tool for Innovative Glass Applications,” U.S. Department of Energy, DE-FG36-02GO12062, Co-PI, $200,000

 

2002        “Microwave Assisted Electrolyte Cell with Inert Anode and Wetted Cathode for Primary Aluminum Production,” U.S. Department of Energy, DE-FC07-02ID14402, Co-PI, $375,000