Mathew Leitch

3.7k total citations · 2 hit papers
49 papers, 2.9k citations indexed

About

Mathew Leitch is a scholar working on Biomedical Engineering, Global and Planetary Change and Nature and Landscape Conservation. According to data from OpenAlex, Mathew Leitch has authored 49 papers receiving a total of 2.9k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 34 papers in Biomedical Engineering, 11 papers in Global and Planetary Change and 9 papers in Nature and Landscape Conservation. Recurrent topics in Mathew Leitch's work include Lignin and Wood Chemistry (21 papers), Biofuel production and bioconversion (15 papers) and Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes (12 papers). Mathew Leitch is often cited by papers focused on Lignin and Wood Chemistry (21 papers), Biofuel production and bioconversion (15 papers) and Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes (12 papers). Mathew Leitch collaborates with scholars based in Canada and China. Mathew Leitch's co-authors include Chunbao Xu, Shuna Cheng, Zhongshun Yuan, Dmitry Tarasov, Pedram Fatehi, Mingcun Wang, Reino Pulkki, Luana Dessbesell, Michael Paleologou and Shanghuan Feng and has published in prestigious journals such as Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Bioresource Technology and Energy Policy.

In The Last Decade

Mathew Leitch

49 papers receiving 2.9k citations

Hit Papers

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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Lignin–carbohydrate complexes: properties, applications, analyses, and methods of extraction: a review

2018 425 citations Dmitry Tarasov, Mathew Leitch et al. Biotechnology for Biofuels profile →
Global lignin supply overview and kraft lignin potential as an alternative for petroleum-based polymers

2020 379 citations Luana Dessbesell, Michael Paleologou et al. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews profile →

Peers

Mathew Leitch

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Jae‐Young Kim South Korea

Joan Salvadó Spain

Joon Weon Choi South Korea

Shubin Wu China

Adilson R. Gonçalves Brazil

Shao‐Yuan Leu Hong Kong

Washington Luiz Esteves Magalhães Brazil

Samarthya Bhagia United States

María E. Eugenio Spain

Chung‐Yun Hse United States

Jae‐Young Kim South Korea

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Countries citing papers authored by Mathew Leitch

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Fields of papers citing papers by Mathew Leitch

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Mathew Leitch

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20 of 20 papers shown

Bokhary, Alnour, Mathew Leitch, & Baoqiang Liao. (2024). Membrane performance evaluation and residual fouling characterization in a thermophilic submerged AnMBR treating pulp and paper primary sludge at varying solids retention times. Separation and Purification Technology. 358. 130438–130438. 1 indexed citations

Beims, Ramon Filipe, Zhongshun Yuan, Hengfu Shui, et al.. (2022). Functionalized wood as bio-based advanced materials: Properties, applications, and challenges. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 157. 112074–112074. 47 indexed citations

Bokhary, Alnour, Mathew Leitch, & Baoqiang Liao. (2022). Thermophilic anaerobic membrane bioreactor for pulp and paper primary sludge treatment: Effect of solids retention time on the biological performance. Biomass and Bioenergy. 161. 106388–106388. 8 indexed citations

Bokhary, Alnour, Mathew Leitch, & Baoqiang Liao. (2021). Effect of organic loading rate on the biological performance of the thermophilic anaerobic membrane bioreactor treating pulp and paper primary sludge. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy. 23(9). 2669–2681. 9 indexed citations

Bokhary, Alnour, Mathew Leitch, & Baoqiang Liao. (2020). Liquid–liquid extraction technology for resource recovery: Applications, potential, and perspectives. Journal of Water Process Engineering. 40. 101762–101762. 53 indexed citations

Tarasov, Dmitry, Mathew Leitch, & Pedram Fatehi. (2019). Chemical and thermal properties of precipitates made from hydrolysate of spruce wood chips. Wood Science and Technology. 53(4). 889–909. 2 indexed citations

Bokhary, Alnour, et al.. (2018). Membrane Fouling Prevention and Control Strategies in Pulp and Paper Industry Applications: A Review. 4(4). 181–197. 40 indexed citations

Tarasov, Dmitry, Mathew Leitch, & Pedram Fatehi. (2018). Lignin–carbohydrate complexes: properties, applications, analyses, and methods of extraction: a review. Biotechnology for Biofuels. 11(1). 269–269. 425 indexed citations breakdown →

Dessbesell, Luana, Zhongshun Yuan, Mathew Leitch, et al.. (2018). Capacity Design of a Kraft Lignin Biorefinery for Production of Biophenol via a Proprietary Low-Temperature/Low-Pressure Lignin Depolymerization Process. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 6(7). 9293–9303. 26 indexed citations

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Pulkki, Reino, et al.. (2017). Integrating operational planning decisions throughout the forest products industry supply chain under supply and demand uncertainty. International Journal of Forest Engineering. 29(1). 1–11. 4 indexed citations

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Pulkki, Reino, et al.. (2017). Optimal production-inventory model for forest products industry supply chain under demand and supply uncertainty: Case study of a pulp mill in Ontario. Cogent Business & Management. 4(1). 1370765–1370765. 5 indexed citations

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Feng, Shanghuan, Zhongshun Yuan, Mathew Leitch, Hengfu Shui, & Chunbao Xu. (2016). Effects of bark extraction before liquefaction and liquid oil fractionation after liquefaction on bark-based phenol formaldehyde resoles. Industrial Crops and Products. 84. 330–336. 37 indexed citations

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Feng, Shanghuan, Shuna Cheng, Zhongshun Yuan, Mathew Leitch, & Chunbao Xu. (2013). Valorization of bark for chemicals and materials: A review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 26. 560–578. 214 indexed citations

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Cheng, Shuna, et al.. (2012). Hydrothermal degradation of alkali lignin to bio-phenolic compounds in sub/supercritical ethanol and water–ethanol co-solvent. Polymer Degradation and Stability. 97(6). 839–848. 179 indexed citations

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Leitch, Mathew, et al.. (2011). Impact of a Regeneration Method and Vertical Position on Juvenile Wood Properties of Jack Pine in Northwestern Ontario. Wood and Fiber Science. 43(1). 32–40. 1 indexed citations

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Shahi, Chander, et al.. (2011). Integrated model for power generation from biomass gasification: A market readiness analysis for northwestern Ontario. The Forestry Chronicle. 87(1). 48–53. 1 indexed citations

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Yuan, Zhongshun, Chunbao Xu, Shuna Cheng, & Mathew Leitch. (2011). Catalytic conversion of glucose to 5-hydroxymethyl furfural using inexpensive co-catalysts and solvents. Carbohydrate Research. 346(13). 2019–2023. 61 indexed citations

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Shahi, Chander, et al.. (2011). Comparative analysis of the production technologies of logging, sawmill, pulp and paper, and veneer and plywood industries in Ontario. Canadian Journal of Forest Research. 41(3). 621–631. 9 indexed citations

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Yuan, Zhongshun, Shuna Cheng, Mathew Leitch, & Chunbao Xu. (2010). Hydrolytic degradation of alkaline lignin in hot-compressed water and ethanol. Bioresource Technology. 101(23). 9308–9313. 221 indexed citations

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Cheng, Shuna, et al.. (2010). Highly Efficient Liquefaction of Woody Biomass in Hot-Compressed Alcohol−Water Co-solvents. Energy & Fuels. 24(9). 4659–4667. 258 indexed citations

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