Yiqi Yang

Yiqi Yang.

Charles Bessey Professor,
Professor of Textiles,
Professor of Biological Systems Engineering
Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design,
Biological Systems Engineering

221 Human Sciences Building
Lincoln, NE 68583
(402) 472-2911
yyang2@unl.edu
Faculty Profile

Google Scholar
Education
  • Ph.D., Textile Science, Purdue University
  • M.E., Textile Chemical Engineering, Donghua University

Research Interests
  • Biobased Materials
  • Polymers and Fibers
  • Green Processes for Fibers and Soft Materials

Inventions/Patents
  • Yang, Yiqi, Xu, Helan, Song, Kaili. Effective hair styling compositions and processes. US Patent 10,828,246, November 10, 2020.
  • Yang, Yiqi, and Reddy, Narendra. Method for making natural cellulosic fiber bundles from cellulosic sources. US Patent 7,887,672, Feb. 15, 2011.
  • Fan, Qinguo, Yang, Yiqi, Ugbolue, Samuel C., and Wilson, Alton R. Methods of enhancing dyeability of polymers. US Patent 6,646,026, November 11, 2003.
  • Berkstresser, IV, G.A., Dunbar, R.A., McLellan, G.R., Plischke, L.M.W., and Yang, Y.Q. Removing color from Ionically Dyed Recyclable Polymeric Materials. US Patent 6,083,283, July 4, 2000.
  • Yang, Y.Q., Plischke, L.M.W., McLellan, G.R., and Dickerson, J.L. Process for Separating Polyamide from Colorant in Recycling of Colored Polyamide Materials, Especially Carpets. US Patent 6,036,726, March 14, 2000.
  • Ladisch, M.R., Kohlman, K.L., Westgate, P.L., Weil, J.R., and Yang, Y.Q. Processes for Treating Cellulosic Material. US Patent 5,846,787, December 8, 1998.
  • Yang, Y.Q., and Li, S. A Process for Increasing the Crease Resistance of Silk Textiles and a Resulting Crease Resistant Textile. US Patent 5,296,269, March 22, 1994.

Honors and Awards
  • Gamma Sigma Delta (The Honor Society of Agriculture) Nebraska Chapter 2011 Research Award.
  • Charles Bessy Professorship, March, 2007 (Renewed 2012) (University Distinguished Professorship).
  • "Big 12 Rising Star" Award 2007.
  • Faculty Student Menoriting Award of the College of Education and Human Sciences. 2007.
  • Outstanding Instructor at the University of Illinois. 1992.

Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
  • Mu, B.N. and Yang*, Y.Q. Complete separation of colorants from polymeric materials for cost-effective recycling of waste textiles. Chemical Engineering Journal. 427. 131570 (11 pgs) (2022).
  • Mu, B.N., Wu, Q.M., Xu, L. and Yang*, Y.Q. A sustainable approach to synchronous improvement of wet-stability and toughness of chitosan films. Food Hydrocolloids. 123. 107138 (8 pgs) (2022).
  • Liu, L.Y., Mu, B.N., Li, W., Xu*, H.L., Yang, J. and Yang* Y.Q. Clean cotton dyeing in circulated dyebath of waste cooking oil: A feasible industrialization strategy for pollution minimization. Journal of Cleaner Production. 278. 123799 (9 pages) (2021).
  • Mu, B.N., Hassan, F., and Yang*, Y.Q. Controlled assembly of secondary keratin structures for continuous and scalable production of tough fibers from chicken feathers. Green Chemistry. 22(5), 1726-1734 (2020).
  • Mi, X., Mu, B.N., Li, W., Xu, H.L. and Yang*, Y.Q. From poultry wastes to quality protein products via restoration of secondary structure with extended disulfide linkages. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 8(3). 1396-1405 (2020).
  • Mu, B.N., Hassan, F., Wu, Q.M. and Yang*, Y.Q. Ductile keratin/deacetylated chitin composites with nanoparticle-induced formation of ordered and entangled structures. Composites Science and Technology. 200. 108462 (7 pages) (2020).
  • Liu, L.Y., Mu, B.N., Li*, W., and Yang* Y.Q. A semi-stable emulsion system based on spent cooking oil for pilot-scale reactive dyeing with minimal discharges. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 7(16). 13698-13707 (2019).
  • Mu, B.N., Liu, L.Y., Li, W., and Yang*, Y.Q. A water/cottonseed oil bath with controlled dye sorption for high dyeing quality and minimum discharges. Journal of Cleaner Production. 236. 117566 (10 pages) (2019).
  • Mu, B.N., Xu, H.L., Li, W., Xu, L. and Yang*, Y.Q. Spinnability and Rheological Properties of Globular Soy Protein Solution. Food Hydrocolloids. 90. 443-451(2019).
  • Zhu, X.Y., Hou*, X.L., Ma, B.M., Xu, H.L., and Yang*, Y.Q. Chitosan/Gallnut tannins Composite Fiber with Improved Tensile, Antibacterial and Fluorescence properties. Carbohydrate Polymers. 226. 115311 (8 pages) (2019).

Books Authored and Edited
  • Yang, Y.Q., Yu, J.Y., Xu, H.L., and Sun, B.Z. edited book. Porous Lightweight Composites Reinforced with Fibrous Structures. 368 p. 4 parts, 13 Chapters. 140 Figures and 39 Tebles. Published by Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, Germany. (Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin, Germany). ISBN 978-3-662-53802-9; ISBN 978-3-662-53804-3 (eBook). DOI 10.1007/978-3-662-53804-3. Library of Congress Control Number 2016962702. Copyright Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany 2017.
  • Reddy, N., and Yang, Y.Q. authored book. Innovative Biofibers from Renewable Resources. 454 p. 10 parts, 75 Chapters and 210 illustrations. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, Germany. ISBN 978-3-662-45135-9; ISBN 978-3-662-45136-6 (eBook). DOI 10.1007/978-3-662-45136-6. Springer Heidelberg, New York, Dordrecht, London. Library of Congress Control Number 2014957175. Copyright Springer-Verlag Berlin Heigelberg. 2015.
  • Yang, Y.Q., Xu, H.L. and Yu, X. edited book. Lightweight Materials from Biopolymers and Biofibers. ACS Symposium Series 1175. Copyright: American Chemical Society, Washington, DC. USA. October 21, 2014. 299pp. ISBN: 978-0-8412-2990-7; eISBN: 978-0-8412-2997-6; DOI: 10.1021/bk-2014-1175.