Prof. Hu Yang

Professor
Nanjing University, China

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Nanjing University, China

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Biography

Dr. Hu Yang is currently working as Professor at Nanjing University, China. He has completed his Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from same University and Postdoctoral Fellow at Institute for Chemical Research of Kyoto University in Japan. His area of research work is focused on the basic research about the Application of Polymeric Materials in Water Treatment, after suitable modification by Chemical Physics methods; the Polymeric materials are employed as Flocculants, Adsorbents or other agents in treatment of various Water including drinking and Industrial Waste Water, with the help of advance characterization techniques of Polymeric Materials and the Fractal Theory etc, the Mechanisms of Flocculation and Adsorption have been studied systematically, it would provide the necessary theoretical basis for the design and application of these new types of Water treatment agents. He has published 38 research articles in journals contributed as author/co-author.

Area of Interest:

Environmental Sciences
Environmental Engineering
Polymeric Materials
Water Treatment
Flocculants

Selected Publications

  1. Shen, S., H. Wei, Y. Pan, P. Hu and H. Yang, 2023. The enhanced dewaterability of sludge by a starch-based flocculant combined with attapulgite. Sci. Rep., Vol. 13. 10.1038/s41598-023-27749-3.
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  2. Li, N., K. Tao, W. Xia, C. Yu and H. Yang, 2023. A novel cellulose/lignin/montmorillonite ternary hybrid aerogel for efficiently adsorptive removal of antibiotics from water. Chem. Eng. J., Vol. 466. 10.1016/j.cej.2023.143265.
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  3. Yang, R., Q. Chang, N. Li and H. Yang, 2022. Synergistically enhanced activation of persulfate for efficient oxidation of organic contaminants using a microscale zero-valent aluminum/Fe-bearing clay composite. Chem. Eng. J., Vol. 433. 10.1016/j.cej.2021.133682.
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  4. Jin, J., W. Xia, P. Hu and H. Yang, 2022. Efficient removal of algae and turbidity from water by a composite coagulant composed of a cationic starch and attapulgite. Sci. China Technol. Sci., 65: 2979-2989.
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  5. Hu, P., K. Su, Y. Sun, P. Li, J. Cai and H. Yang, 2022. Efficient removal of nano- and micro- sized plastics using a starch-based coagulant in conjunction with polysilicic acid. Sci. Total Environ., Vol. 850. 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157829.
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  6. Gao, B., Y. Pan, Q. Chang, Z. Xi and H. Yang, 2022. Hierarchically Z-scheme photocatalyst of {0 1 0}BiVO4/Ag/CdS with enhanced performance in synergistic adsorption-photodegradation of fluoroquinolones in water. Chem. Eng. J., Vol. 435. 10.1016/j.cej.2022.134834.
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  7. Gao, B., Y. Pan and H. Yang, 2022. Enhanced photo-Fenton degradation of fluoroquinolones in water assisted by a 3D composite sponge complexed with a S-scheme MoS2/Bi2S3/BiVO4 ternary photocatalyst. Appl. Catal. B: Environm., Vol. 315. 10.1016/j.apcatb.2022.121580.
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  8. Gao, B., Q. Chang, Z. Xi, M.M.H. El-Sayed, T. Shoeib and H. Yang, 2022. Fabrication of environmentally-friendly composited sponges for efficient removal of fluoroquinolones antibiotics from water. J. Hazard. Mater., Vol. 426. 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127796.
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  9. Gao, B., K. Tao, Z. Xi, M.M.H. El-Sayed, T. Shoeib and H. Yang, 2022. Fabrication of 3D lignosulfonate composited sponges impregnated by BiVO4/polyaniline/Ag ternary photocatalyst for synergistic adsorption-photodegradation of fluoroquinolones in water. Chem. Eng. J., Vol. 446. 10.1016/j.cej.2022.137282.
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  10. Chang, Q., B. Gao and H. Yang, 2022. Efficient removal of fluoroquinolones antibiotics by using kaolin-tannic acid-Fe(III) composite adsorbents from water. Appl. Clay Sci., Vol. 222. 10.1016/j.clay.2022.106490.
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  11. Yu, W., W. Chen and H. Yang, 2021. Evaluation of structural effects on the antiscaling performance of various graft cellulose-based antiscalants in RO membrane scaling control. J. Membr. Sci., Vol. 620. 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118893.
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  12. Yang, R., J. Cai and H. Yang, 2021. Enhanced reactivity of zero-valent aluminum/O2 by using Fe-bearing clays in 4-chlorophenol oxidation. Sci. Total Environ., Vol. 773. 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.145661.
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  13. Pang, D., Y. Liu, H. Song, D. Chen and W. Zhu et al., 2021. Trace Ti3+- and N-codoped TiO2 nanotube array anode for significantly enhanced electrocatalytic degradation of tetracycline and metronidazole. Chem. Eng. J., Vol. 405. 10.1016/j.cej.2020.126982.
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  14. Li, N. and H. Yang, 2021. Construction of natural polymeric imprinted materials and their applications in water treatment: A review. J. Hazard. Mater., Vol. 403. 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.123643.
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  15. Hu, P., S. Shen, D. Zhao, H. Wei and J. Ge et al., 2021. The influence of hydrophobicity on sludge dewatering associated with cationic starch-based flocculants. J. Environ. Manage., Vol. 296. 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113218.
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  16. Hu, P., S. Shen and H. Yang, 2021. Evaluation of hydrophobically associating cationic starch-based flocculants in sludge dewatering. Sci. Rep., Vol. 11. 10.1038/s41598-021-91323-y.
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  17. Hu, P., J. Ren, X. Hu and H. Yang, 2021. Comparison of two starch-based flocculants with polyacrylamide for the simultaneous removal of phosphorus and turbidity from simulated and actual wastewater samples in combination with FeCl3. Int. J. Biol. Macromol., 167: 223-232.
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  18. Gao, B., Q. Chang, J. Cai, Z. Xi, A. Li and H. Yang, 2021. Removal of fluoroquinolone antibiotics using actinia-shaped lignin-based adsorbents: Role of the length and distribution of branched-chains. J. Hazard. Mater., Vol. 403. 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.123603.
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  19. Gao, B., Q. Chang and H. Yang, 2021. Selective adsorption of ofloxacin and ciprofloxacin from a binary system using lignin-based adsorbents: Quantitative analysis, adsorption mechanisms, and structure-activity relationship. Sci. Total Environ., Vol. 765. 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.144427.
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  20. Tang, Y., X. Hu, J. Cai, Z. Xi and H. Yang, 2020. An enhanced coagulation using a starch-based coagulant assisted by polysilicic acid in treating simulated and real surface water. Chemosphere, Vol. 259. 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.127464.
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  21. Yan, H., H. Wu, K. Li, Y. Wang and X. Tao et al., 2015. Influence of the surface structure of graphene oxide on the adsorption of aromatic organic compounds from water. ACS Applied Mater. Interfaces, 7: 6690-6697.
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  22. Cai, T., H. Li, R. Yang, Y. Wang and R. Li et al., 2015. Efficient flocculation of an anionic dye from aqueous solutions using a cellulose-based flocculant. Cellulose, 22: 1439-1449.
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  23. Yang, Z., J.R. Degorce-Dumas, H. Yang, E. Guibal, A. Li and R. Cheng, 2014. Flocculation of Escherichia coli using a quaternary ammonium salt grafted carboxymethyl chitosan flocculant. Environ. Sci. Technol., 48: 6867-6873.
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  24. Yang, Z., H. Wu, B. Yuan, M. Huang and H. Yang et al., 2014. Synthesis of amphoteric starch-based grafting flocculants for flocculation of both positively and negatively charged colloidal contaminants from water. Chem. Eng. J., 244: 209-217.
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  25. Yang, Z., H. Li, H. Yan, H. Wu and H. Yang et al., 2014. Evaluation of a novel Chitosan-based flocculant with high flocculation performance, low toxicity and good floc properties. J. Hazard. Mater., 276: 480-488.
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  26. Yang, Z., B. Yuan, H. Li, Y. Yang, H. Yang, A. Li and R. Cheng, 2014. Amphoteric starch-based flocculants can flocculate different contaminants with even opposite surface charges from water through molecular structure control. Colloids Surf. A: Physicochem. Eng. Aspects, 455: 28-35.
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  27. Yan, H., X. Tao, Z. Yang, K. Li, H. Yang, A. Li and R. Cheng, 2014. Effects of the oxidation degree of graphene oxide on the adsorption of methylene blue. J. Hazard. Mater., 268: 191-198.
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  28. Yan, H., H. Li, X. Tao, K. Li and H. Yang et al., 2014. Rapid removal and separation of Iron (II) and Manganese (II) from micropolluted water using magnetic graphene oxide. ACS Applied Mater. Interfaces, 6: 9871-9880.
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  29. Li, H., T. Cai, B. Yuan, R. Li, H. Yang and A. Li, 2014. Flocculation of both kaolin and hematite suspensions using the Starch-based flocculants and their floc properties. Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 54: 59-67.
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  30. Yang, Z., H. Yang, Z. Jiang, T. Cai ad H. Li et al., 2013. Flocculation of both anionic and cationic dyes in aqueous solutions by the amphoteric grafting flocculant carboxymethyl Chitosan-graft-polyacrylamide. J. Hazard. Mater., 254: 36-45.
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  31. Yang, Z., H. Yang, Z. Jiang, Huang, X. Huang, H. Li, A. Li and R. Cheng, 2013. A new method for calculation of flocculation kinetics combining Smoluchowski model with fractal theory. Colloids Surf. A: Physicochem. Eng. Aspects, 423: 11-19.
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  32. Yang, Z., H. Yan, H. Yang, H. Li, A. Li and R. Cheng, 2013. Flocculation performance and mechanism of graphene oxide for removal of various contaminants from water. Water Res., 47: 3037-3046.
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  33. Yan, H., H. Li, H. Yang, A. Li and R. Cheng, 2013. Removal of various cationic dyes from aqueous solutions using a kind of fully biodegradable magnetic composite microsphere. Chem. Eng. J., 223: 402-411.
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  34. Huang, X., Y. Shang, H. Yang, Y. Chen and Z. Yang et al., 2013. Coagulation properties of biodegradable Chitosan-CTA coagulants in turbidity removal. J. Environ. Eng., 139: 1123-1127.
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  35. Cai, T., Z. Yang, H. Li, H. Yang, A. Li and R. Cheng, 2013. Effect of hydrolysis degree of hydrolyzed polyacrylamide grafted carboxymethyl cellulose on dye removal efficiency. Cellulose, 20: 2605-2614.
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  36. Zhang, W., H. Yang, L. Dong, H. Yan and H. Li et al., 2012. Efficient removal of both cationic and anionic dyes from aqueous solutions using a novel amphoteric Straw-based adsorbent. Carbohydrate Polymers, 90: 887-893.
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  37. Zhang, W., H. Li, X. Kan, L. Dong and H. Yan et al., 2012. Adsorption of anionic dyes from aqueous solutions using chemically modified straw. Bioresour. Technol., 117: 40-47.
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  38. Yang, Z., Y. Shang, X. Huang, Y. Chen and Y. Lu et al., 2012. Cationic content effects of biodegradable amphoteric Chitosan-based flocculants on the flocculation properties. J. Environ. Sci., 24: 1378-1385.
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  39. Yang, Z., C. Zhou, H. Yang, T. Cai and J. Cai et al., 2012. Improvement of the compatibilization of high-impact polystyrene/magnesium hydroxide composites with partially sulfonated polystyrene as macromolecular compatibilizers. Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 51: 9204-9212.
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  40. Yang, Z., B.O. Yuan, X. Huang, J. Zhou and J. Cai et al., 2012. Evaluation of the flocculation performance of carboxymethyl chitosan-graft-polyacrylamide, a novel amphoteric chemically bonded composite flocculant. Water Res., 46: 107-114.
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  41. Yang, H., Q. Zheng and R. Cheng, 2012. New insight into polyelectrolyte effect. Colloids Surf. A: Physicochem. Eng. Aspects, 407: 1-8.
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  42. Yan, H., L. Yang, Z. Yang, H. Yang, A. Li and R. Cheng, 2012. Preparation of chitosan/poly (acrylic acid) magnetic composite microspheres and applications in the removal of copper (II) ions from aqueous solutions. J. Hazard. Mater., 229: 371-380.
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  43. Chen, J., H. Xue, Y. Yao, H. Yang and A. Li et al., 2012. Effect of surfactant concentration on the complex structure of poly (N-isopropylacrylamide)/sodium n-dodecyl sulfate in aqueous solutions. Macromolecules, 45: 5524-5529.
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  44. Zhang, W., L. Dong, H. Yan, H. Li and Z. Jiang et al., 2011. Removal of methylene blue from aqueous solutions by straw based adsorbent in a fixed-bed column. Chem. Eng. J., 173: 429-436.
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  45. Zhang, W., H. Yan, H. Li, Z. Jiang and L. Dong et al., 2011. Removal of dyes from aqueous solutions by straw based adsorbents: Batch and column studies. Chem. Eng. J., 168: 1120-1127.
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  46. Yang, Z., Y. Shang, Y. Lu, Y. Chen and X. Huang et al., 2011. Flocculation properties of biodegradable amphoteric Chitosan-based flocculants. Chem. Eng. J., 172: 287-295.
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  47. Yan, H., W. Zhang, X. Kan, L. Dong and Z. Jiang et al., 2011. Sorption of methylene blue by carboxymethyl cellulose and reuse process in a secondary sorption. Colloids Surf. A: Physicoch. Eng. Aspects, 380: 143-151.
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  48. Yan, H., J. Dai, Z. Yang, H. Yang and R. Cheng, 2011. Enhanced and selective adsorption of copper (II) ions on surface carboxymethylated chitosan hydrogel beads. Chem. Eng. J., 174: 586-594.
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  49. Lu, Y., Y. Shang, X. Huang, A. Chen and Z. Yang et al., 2011. Preparation of strong cationic chitosan-graft-polyacrylamide flocculants and their flocculating properties. Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 50: 7141-7149.
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  50. Hu, Y., Y. Lu and R. Cheng, 2011. Research Progress on the Preparation and Application of Amphoteric Chitosan. In: Handbook of Chitosan Research and Applications, Mackay, R.G. and J.M. Tait (Eds.). Nova Science Publishers, Inc., New York, pp: 227-240.

  51. Dai, J., H. Yang, H. Yan, Y. Shangguan, Q. Zheng and R. Cheng, 2011. Phosphate adsorption from aqueous solutions by disused adsorbents: Chitosan hydrogel beads after the removal of copper (II). Chem. Eng. J., 166: 970-977.
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  52. Chen, J., X. Gong, H. Yang, Y. Yao, M. Xu, Q. Che and R. Cheng, 2011. NMR study on the effects of sodium n-dodecyl sulfate on the Coil-to-globule transition of poly (N-isopropylacrylamide) in aqueous solutions. Macromolecules, 44: 6227-6231.
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  53. Zhong, D., X. Huang, H. Yang and R. Cheng, 2010. New insights into viscosity abnormality of sodium alginate aqueous solution. Carbohyd. Polymers, 81: 948-952.
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  54. Zhang, W., Y. Shang, B. Yuan, Y. Jiang and Y. Lu et al., 2010. The flocculating properties of chitosan-graft-polyacrylamide flocculants (II)-Test in pilot scale. J. Applied Polymer Sci., 117: 2016-2024.
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  55. Yuan, B., Y. Shang, Y. Lu, Z. Qin and Y. Jiang et al., 2010. The flocculating properties of chitosan-graft-polyacrylamide flocculants (I)-effect of the grafting ratio. J. Applied Polymer Sci., 117: 1876-1882.
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  56. Yang, Z., C. Zhou, J. Cai, H. Yan, X. Huang, H. Yang and R. Cheng, 2010. Effects of macromolecular compatibilizers containing epoxy groups on the properties of linear Low-density polyethylene/magnesium hydroxide composites. Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 49: 6291-6301.
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  57. Pang, J., H. Yang, J. Ma and R. Cheng, 2010. Solvation behaviors of N-isopropylacrylamide in water/methanol mixtures revealed by molecular dynamics simulations. J. Phys. Chem. B, 114: 8652-8658.
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  58. Dai, J., H. Yan, H. Yang and R. Cheng, 2010. Simple method for preparation of chitosan/poly (acrylic acid) blending hydrogel beads and adsorption of copper (II) from aqueous solutions. Chem. Eng. J., 165: 240-249.
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