Ning Sun
Biological Engineer Staff Scientist
Building: 978, Room 3205
Mail Stop: 978-3200
Phone: (510) 495-8024
NSun@lbl.gov
http://abpdu.lbl.gov/about-us/our-team/ning-sun/
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Research Interests
Dr. Sun’s research is devoted to biomass processing for production of renewable fuels and chemicals, which includes process design, optimization, and scale-up. Her research also includes characterization and evaluation of the solid and liquid streams from the biomass pretreatment process and development of integrated process for biomass conversion. She leads projects in ABPDU involving biomass conversion, and product recovery.
Recent Publications
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Biosciences FY26 LDRD Projects
The Laboratory Directed Research and Development program at Berkeley Lab produces cutting-edge research for the DOE and the nation. Read about the Biosciences Area–led projects and multi-Area collaborations with Biosciences co-investigators receiving funding this cycle.
Custom Chemical Reactor Provides a Springboard for Science
A new custom-designed small-batch chemical reactor will allow Biosciences Area researchers to rapidly test new technologies at small scales.
Creating Carbon Negative Materials with Ancient Microbes
Mango Materials is using methane-eating bacteria to make polymers that can replace carbon-intensive plastics. An ABPDU team led by Ning Sun helped refine their production process.
