Dr. Songhu  Yuan
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Dr. Songhu Yuan

Professor
China University of Geosciences, China


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan, China

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Biography

Dr. Songhu Yuan is currently working as Professor and PhD supervisor at State Key Lab of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, P.R. China. He obtained his PhD in Environmental Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, P.R. China. His area of research interest focuses on several issues such as Electrochemical induced Oxidation/reduction for Subsurface Remediation, Electrochemical Generation of reactive Species for Pd-Catalytic Oxidation/Hydrodechlorination of Contaminants in Groundwater, Electrochemical Manipulation of Groundwater Redox conditions for Contaminants Removal, Electro-Fenton process for Contaminants Degradation in Wastewater and Groundwater Treatment, and Electrokinetic Subsurface Remediation. Contaminants of Chlorinated Organic and EDCs. He is also a recipient of various research grants. He has published 64 articles in international refereed journals as well as 1 book contributed as author/co-author.

Area of Interest:

Environmental Sciences
100%
Oxidation
62%
Subsurface Remediation
90%
Iron Abiotic Transformation
75%
Antibiotics
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
0
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Zhang, P., M. Tong, S. Yuan and P. Liao, 2014. Transformation and removal of arsenic in groundwater by sequential anodic oxidation and electrocoagulation. J. Contam. Hydrol., 164: 299-307.
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  2. Tong, M., S. Yuan, P. Zhang, P. Liao, A.N. Alshawabkeh, X. Xie and Y. Wang, 2014. Electrochemically induced oxidative precipitation of Fe(II) for As(III) oxidation and removal in synthetic groundwater. Environ. Sci. Technol., 48: 5145-5153.
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  3. Rajic, L., N. Fallahpour, S. Yuan and A.N. Alshawabkeh, 2014. Electrochemical transformation of trichloroethylene in aqueous solution by electrode polarity reversal. Water Res., 67: 267-275.
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  4. Qian, A., P. Liao, S. Yuan and M. Luo, 2014. Efficient reduction of Cr(VI) in groundwater by a hybrid electro-Pd process. Water Res., 48: 326-334.
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  5. Luo, M., S. Yuan, M. Tong, P. Liao, W. Xie and X. Xu, 2014. An integrated catalyst of Pd supported on magnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticles: Simultaneous production of H2O2 and Fe2+ for efficient electro-Fenton degradation of organic contaminants. Water Res., 48: 190-199.
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  6. Kong, S., Y. Wang, H. Zhan, S. Yuan, M. Yu and M. Liu, 2014. Adsorption/oxidation of arsenic in groundwater by nanoscale Fe-Mn binary oxides loaded on zeolite. Water Environ. Res., 86: 147-155.
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  7. Gou, N., S. Yuan, J. Lan, C. Gao, A.N. Alshawabkeh and A.Z. Gu, 2014. A Quantitative toxicogenomics assay reveals the evolution and nature of toxicity during the transformation of environmental pollutants. Environ. Sci. Technol., 48: 8855-8863.
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  8. Yuan, S., P. Liao and A.N. Alshawabkeh, 2013. Electrolytic manipulation of persulfate reactivity by iron electrodes for trichloroethylene degradation in groundwater. Environ. Sci. Technol., 48: 656-663.
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  9. Yuan, S., M. Chen, X. Mao and A.N. Alshawabkeh, 2013. Effects of reduced sulfur compounds on Pd-catalytic hydrodechlorination of trichloroethylene in groundwater by cathodic H2 under electrochemically induced oxidizing conditions. Environ. Sci. Technol., 47: 10502-10509.
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  10. Yuan, S., M. Chen, X. Mao and A.N. Alshawabkeh, 2013. A three-electrode column for Pd-catalytic oxidation of TCE in groundwater with automatic pH-regulation and resistance to reduced sulfur compound foiling. Water Res., 47: 269-278.
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  11. Xu, X., P. Liao, S. Yuan, M. Tong, M. Luo and W. Xie, 2013. Cu-catalytic generation of reactive oxidizing species from H2 and O2 produced by water electrolysis for electro-Fenton degradation of organic contaminants. Chem. Eng. J., 233: 117-123.
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  12. Xie, W., S. Yuan, X. Mao, W. Hu, P. Liao, M. Tong and A.N. Alshawabkeh, 2013. Electrocatalytic activity of Pd-loaded Ti/TiO2 nanotubes cathode for TCE reduction in groundwater. Water Res., 47: 3573-3582.
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  13. Liu, G.R., W. Zhou, X. Zhang, C.S. Ye, Y.B. Zeng and S.H. Yuan, 2013. Electrokinetic bioremediation of electric field on sediment microbial activity. Fresenius Environ. Bull., 22: 1458-1462.
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  14. Liao, P., Z. Zhan, J. Dai, X. Wu, W. Zhang, K. Wang and S. Yuan, 2013. Adsorption of tetracycline and chloramphenicol in aqueous solutions by bamboo charcoal: A batch and fixed-bed column study. Chem. Eng. J., 228: 496-505.
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  15. Liao, P., S. Yuan, W. Xie, W. Zhang, M. Tong and K. Wang, 2013. Adsorption of nitrogen-heterocyclic compounds on bamboo charcoal: Kinetics, thermodynamics and microwave regeneration. J. Colloid Interface Sci., 390: 189-195.
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  16. Liao, P., S. Yuan, M. Chen, M. Tong, W. Xie and P. Zhang, 2013. Regulation of electrochemically generated ferrous ions from an iron cathode for Pd-catalytic transformation of MTBE in groundwater. Environ. Sci. Technol., 47: 7918-7926.
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  17. Du, J., J. Bao, M. Tong and S. Yuan, 2013. Dechlorination of pentachlorophenol by palladium/iron nanoparticles immobilized in a membrane synthesized by sequential and simultaneous reduction of trivalent iron and divalent palladium ions. Environ. Eng. Sci., 30: 350-356.
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  18. Zheng, M., J. Bao, P. Liao, K. Wang, S. Yuan, M. Tong and H. Long, 2012. Electrogeneration of H2 for Pd-catalytic hydrodechlorination of 2,4-dichlorophenol in groundwater. Chemosphere, 87: 1097-1104.
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  19. Yuan, S., X. Mao and A.N. Alshawabkeh, 2012. Efficient degradation of TCE in groundwater using Pd and electro-generated H2 and O2: A shift in pathway from hydrodechlorination to oxidation in the presence of ferrous ions. Environ. Sci. Technol., 46: 3398-3405.
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  20. Yuan, S., H. Long, W. Xie, P. Liao and M. Tong, 2012. Electrokinetic transport of CMC-stabilized Pd/Fe nanoparticles for the remediation of PCP-contaminated soil. Geoderma, 185: 18-25.
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  21. Tong, M. and S. Yuan, 2012. Physiochemical technologies for HCB remediation and disposal: A review. J. Hazard. Mater., 229: 1-14.
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  22. Mao, X., S. Yuan, N. Fallahpour, A. Ciblak and J. Howard et al., 2012. Electrochemically induced dual reactive barriers for transformation of TCE and mixture of contaminants in groundwater. Environ. Sci. Technol., 46: 12003-12011.
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  23. Liao, P., Z.M. Ismael, W. Zhang, S. Yuan, M. Tong, K. Wang and J. Bao, 2012. Adsorption of dyes from aqueous solutions by microwave modified bamboo charcoal. Chem. Eng. J., 195: 339-346.
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  24. Liao, P., S. Yuan, W. Zhang, M. Tong and K. Wang, 2012. Mechanistic aspects of nitrogen-heterocyclic compound adsorption on bamboo charcoal. J. Colloid Interface Sci., 382: 74-81.
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  25. Yuan, S., Y. Fan, Y. Zhang, M. Tong and P. Liao, 2011. Pd-catalytic in situ generation of H2O2 from H2 and O2 produced by water electrolysis for the efficient electro-Fenton degradation of rhodamine B. Environ. Sci. Technol., 45: 8514-8520.
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  26. Yuan, S., M. Tong and G. Wu, 2011. Destabilization of emulsions by natural minerals. J. Hazard. Mater., 192: 1882-1885.
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  27. Tong, M., S. Yuan, H. Long, M. Zheng, L. Wang and J. Chen, 2011. Reduction of nitrobenzene in groundwater by iron nanoparticles immobilized in PEG/nylon membrane. J. Contam. Hydrol., 122: 16-25.
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  28. Lin, L., X.H. Lu, S.H. Yuan, Q.Y. Li, J.Z. Wan and Y.Y. Shang, 2011. Effect of electric field on the electrokinetic-flushing removal of hexachlorobenze from soils. Fresenius Environ. Bull., 20: 910-917.
  29. Li, Z., S. Yuan, J. Wan, H. Long and M. Tong, 2011. A combination of electrokinetics and Pd/Fe PRB for the remediation of pentachlorophenol-contaminated soil. J. Contam. Hydrol., 124: 99-107.
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  30. Zhu, N., H. Luan, S. Yuan, J. Chen, X. Wu and L. Wang, 2010. Effective dechlorination of HCB by nanoscale Cu/Fe particles. J. Hazard. Mater., 176: 1101-1105.
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  31. Yuan, S., Z. Zheng, X.Z. Meng, J. Chen and L. Wang, 2010. Surfactant mediated HCB dechlorination in contaminated soils and sediments by micro and nanoscale Cu/Fe particles. Geoderma, 159: 165-173.
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  32. Yuan, S., X. Wu, J. Wan, H. Long, X. Lu, X. Wu and J. Chen, 2010. Enhanced washing of HCB and Zn from aged sediments by TX-100 and EDTA mixed solutions. Geoderma, 156: 119-125.
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  33. Yuan, S., J. Kang, X. Wu, L. Wang, J. Chen and X. Lu, 2010. Development of a novel internal electrolysis system by iron connected with carbon: Treatment of nitroaromatic compounds and case of engineering application. J. Environ. Eng., 136: 975-982.
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  34. Yuan, S., H. Wen, X. Wu, J. Chen and L. Wang, 2010. Effect of nonionic and cationic surfactants on the dechlorination kinetics and products distribution of various polychlorinated benzenes by Cu/Fe particles. Sep. Purif. Technol., 74: 130-137.
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  35. Wang, B.B., M.H. Cao, Z.J. Tan, L.L. Wang, S.H. Yuan and J. Chen, 2010. Photochemical decomposition of perfluorodecanoic acid in aqueous solution with VUV light irradiation. J. Hazard. Mater., 181: 187-192.
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  36. Wan, J., Z. Li, X. Lu and S. Yuan, 2010. Remediation of a hexachlorobenzene-contaminated soil by surfactant-enhanced electrokinetics coupled with microscale Pd/Fe PRB. J. Hazard. Mater., 184: 184-190.
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  37. Lin, L., S. Yuan, J. Chen, L. Wang, J. Wan and X. Lu, 2010. Treatment of chloramphenicol-contaminated soil by microwave radiation. Chemosphere, 78: 66-71.
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  38. Li, X.M., R.B. Xiao, S.H. Yuan, J.A. Chen and J.X. Zhou, 2010. Urban total ecological footprint forecasting by using radial basis function neural network: A case study of Wuhan city, China. Ecol. Indicators, 10: 241-248.
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  39. Li, T., S. Yuan, J. Wan and X. Lu, 2010. Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin enhanced electrokinetic remediation of sediment contaminated with HCB and heavy metals. J. Hazard. Mater., 176: 306-312.
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  40. Fan, Y., B. Wang, S. Yuan, X. Wu, J. Chen and L. Wang, 2010. Adsorptive removal of chloramphenicol from wastewater by NaOH modified bamboo charcoal. Bioresour. Technol., 101: 7661-7664.
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  41. Cao, M.H., B.B. Wang, H.S. Yu, L.L. Wang, S.H. Yuan and J. Chen, 2010. Photochemical decomposition of perfluorooctanoic acid in aqueous periodate with VUV and UV light irradiation. J. Hazard. Mater., 179: 1143-1146.
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  42. Zheng, Z., S. Yuan, Y. Liu, X. Lu, J. Wan, X. Wu and J. Chen, 2009. Reductive dechlorination of hexachlorobenzene by Cu/Fe bimetal in the presence of nonionic surfactant. J. Hazard. Mater., 170: 895-901.
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  43. Yuan, S., Z. Zheng, J. Chen and X. Lu, 2009. Use of solar cell in electrokinetic remediation of cadmium-contaminated soil. J. Hazard. Mater., 162: 1583-1587.
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  44. Yuan, S., C. Wu, J. Wan and X. Lu, 2009. In situ removal of copper from sediments by a galvanic cell. J. Environ. Manage., 90: 421-427.
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  45. Wan, J., S. Yuan, K. Mak, J. Chen, T. Li, L. Lin and X. Lu, 2009. Enhanced washing of HCB contaminated soils by methyl-β-cyclodextrin combined with ethanol. Chemosphere, 75: 759-764.
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  46. Wan, J., S. Yuan, J. Chen, T. Li, L. Lin and X. Lu, 2009. Solubility-enhanced electrokinetic movement of hexachlorobenzene in sediments: A comparison of cosolvent and cyclodextrin. J. Hazard. Mater., 166: 221-226.
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  47. Lu, X.H. and S.H. Yuan, 2009. Electrokinetic Removal of Chlorinated Organic Compounds. In: Electrochemical Remediation Technologies for Polluted Soils, Sediments and Groundwater, Reddy, K.R. and C. Cameselle (Eds.). Chapter 10, John Wiley & Sons Inc., Hoboken, NJ., USA., ISBN-13: 978-0470383438, pp: 219-234.
  48. Lin, L., S. Yuan, J. Chen, Z. Xu and X. Lu, 2009. Removal of ammonia nitrogen in wastewater by microwave radiation. J. Hazard. Mater., 161: 1063-1068.
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  49. Lin, L., J. Chen, Z. Xu, S. Yuan, M. Cao, H. Liu and X. Lu, 2009. Removal of ammonia nitrogen in wastewater by microwave radiation: A pilot-scale study. J. Hazard. Mater., 168: 862-867.
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  50. Li, T., S. Yuan, J. Wan, L. Lin, H. Long, X. Wu and X. Lu, 2009. Pilot-scale electrokinetic movement of HCB and Zn in real contaminated sediments enhanced with hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin. Chemosphere, 76: 1226-1232.
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  51. Yuan, S., C. Wu, J. Wan and X. Lu, 2008. Electromigration of cadmium in contaminated soils driven by single and multiple primary cells. J. Hazard. Mater., 151: 594-602.
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  52. Li, X.M., J.X. Zhou, S.H. Yuan, X.P. Zhou and Q. Fu, 2008. Using support vector machine to predict eco-environment burden: A case study of Wuhan, Hubei province, China. Biomed. Environ. Sci., 21: 45-52.
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  53. Yuan, S.H., Y.C. Huang, D.J. Ren and X.H. Lu, 2007. Degradation of nitrogen-heterocyclic compounds by anodic oxidation and electro-fenton methods. Water Environ. Res., 79: 759-764.
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  54. Yuan, S.H., J.Z. Wan and X.H. Lu, 2007. Electrokinetic movement of multiple chlorobenzenes in contaminated soils in the presence of β-cyclodextrin. J. Environ. Sci., 19: 968-976.
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  55. Yuan, S., Z. Xi, Y. Jiang, J. Wan, C. Wu, Z. Zheng and X. Lu, 2007. Desorption of copper and cadmium from soils enhanced by organic acids. Chemosphere, 68: 1289-1297.
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  56. Yuan, S., Z. Shu, J. Wan and X. Lu, 2007. Enhanced desorption of hexachlorobenzene from kaolin by single and mixed surfactants. J. Colloid Interface Sci., 314: 167-175.
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  57. Yuan, S., M. Tian, T. Li and X. Lu, 2007. Effect of the composition of anodic purging solutions on electroosmosis. J. Environ. Eng., 133: 627-632.
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  58. Li, F.X., X.H. Lu, Z.H. Ai, S.H. Yuan and P. Mei, 2007. Study on the relationship between structural parameters and photocatalytic activity of chlorophenols. Fresenius Environ. Bull., 16: 1345-1350.
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  59. Yuan, S.H., M. Xiao, G. Zheng M. Tian and X.H. Lu, 2006. Quantitatiive structrue-property relationship studies on electrochemical degradation of substituted phenols using a support vector machine. SAR & QSAR Environ. Res., 17: 473-481.
  60. Yuan, S., M. Tian, Y. Cui, L. Lin and X. Lu, 2006. Treatment of nitrophenols by cathode reduction and electro-Fenton methods. J. Hazard. Mater., 137: 573-580.
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  61. Yuan, S., M. Tian and X. Lu, 2006. Microwave remediation of soil contaminated with hexachlorobenzene. J. Hazardous Mater., 137: 878-885.
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  62. Yuan, S., M. Tian and X. Lu, 2006. Electrokinetic movement of hexachlorobenzene in clayed soils enhanced by Tween 80 and β-cyclodextrin. J. Hazard. Mater., 137: 1218-1225.
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  63. Ren, D., X. Zhang, K. Yan, S. Yuan and X. Lu, 2006. Studies on the degradation of indole using white rot fungus. Fresenius Environ. Bull., 15: 1238-1243.
  64. Yuan, S.H. and X.H. Lu, 2005. Comparison treatment of various chlorophenols by electro-Fenton method: Relationship between chlorine content and degradation. J. Hazard. Mater., 118: 85-92.
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  65. Wu G., S. Yuan, Z. Ai, Q. Xie, X. Li and X. Lu, 2005. Degradation of various chlorophenols by electrochemical, electro-Fenton, microwave assisted photolytic and microwave assisted photocatalytic methods. Fresenius Environ. Bull., 14: 703-708.
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