General

YU-MING ZHENG, Male, Ph.D., 

Professor of Environmental Engineering in the Institute of Urban Environment Chinese Academy of Sciences

Email: ymzheng@iue.ac.cn
Telephone: 0592-6190785
Address: 1799 Jimei Road, Xiamen 361021 China

Postcode: 361021 

Research Areas

Currently, his research interest focuses on the Materials and Technologies for Pollution Prevention, including electrospun nanofiber membranes and their applications (fine particle filtration, forward osmosis, and membrane distillation), high-efficient adsorptive and catalytic functional materials, zero discharge of industrial wastewater, and rapid detection of micro-pollutants. 


Education

• Ph.D., Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China (2006)

• B.E., Applied Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China (2001)


Experience

   
Work Experience

• 2012.04 - Current, Professor, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences

• 2012.01- 2012.03, Senior Research fellow, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore

• 2010.10-2011.12, Research Fellow, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore

• 2006.09-2010.09, Research Fellow, Division of Environmental Science & Engineering, National University of Singapore


Selected Publications

   
Papers

1. Yi-Ping Chen, Li-Ming Yang, J. Paul Chen, Yu-Ming Zheng*, Electrospun spongy zero-valent iron as excellent electro-Fenton catalyst for enhanced sulfathiazole removal by a combination of adsorption and electro-catalytic oxidation, J. Hazard. Mater., 2019, 371, 576-585. (IF: 6.434)

2. Shu-Fang Pan, Xiao-Xue Ke, Ting-Yu Wang, Qing Liu, Lu-Bin Zhong, Yu-Ming Zheng, Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Embedded Electrospun PAN Nanofiber Thin-Film Composite Forward Osmosis Membrane to Enhance Performance and Antimicrobial Activity, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 2019, 58(2), 984-993. (IF: 3.141) 

3. Ling-Li Min, Li-Ming Yang, Ren-Xiang Wu, Lu-Bin Zhong, Zhi-Hua Yuan, Yu-Ming Zheng*, Enhanced adsorption of arsenite from aqueous solution by an iron-doped electrospun chitosan nanofiber mat: preparation, characterization and performance, J. Colloid Interface Sci., 2019, 535, 255-264. (IF: 5.091)

4. Zhihua Yuan, Xiaoxia Cheng, Lubin Zhong, Renxiang Wu, Yuming Zheng*, Preparation, characterization and performance of an electrospun carbon nanofiber mat applied in hexavalent chromium removal from aqueous solution, J. Environ Sci, 2019, 77, 75-84. (IF: 3.120)

5. Zai-Dong Shao, Xuan Cheng, Yu-Ming Zheng*, Facile Co-Precursor Sol-Gel Synthesis of a Novel Amine-Modified Silica Aerogel for High Efficiency Carbon Dioxide Capture, J. Colloid Interface Sci., 2018, 530. 412-423. (IF: 5.091)

6. Lu-Bin Zhong, Qing Liu, Peng Wu, Qi-Feng Niu, Huan Zhang, Yu-Ming Zheng*, Facile On-site Aqueous Pollutant Monitoring Using a Flexible, Ultra-light and Robust SERS Substrate: Interface Self-Assembly of Au@Ag Nanocubes on Polyvinyl Chloride Template, Environ. Sci. Technol., 2018, 52, 5812-5820. (IF: 6.653)

7. Xiao-Qiong Wu, Jiang-Shan Shen, Fei Zhao, Zai-Dong Shao, Lu-Bin Zhong, Yu-Ming Zheng*, Flexible electrospun MWCNTs/Ag3PO4/PAN ternary composite fiber membranes with enhanced photocatalytic activity and stability under visible-light irradiation, J Mater. Sci., 2018, 53, 10147-10159. (IF: 2.993)

8. Lu-Bin Zhong, Qing Liu, Jun-Qiu Zhu, Yue-San Yang, Jian Weng, Peng Wu, and Yu-Ming Zheng*, Rational Design of 3D Urchin-like FeMnxOy@FeOOH for Water Purification and Energy Storage, ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng., 2018, 6, 2991-3001. (IF: 6.140)

9. Ren-Xiang Wu, Gao-Feng Zheng, Wen-Wang Li, Lu-Bin Zhong, Yu-Ming Zheng*, Electrospun Chitosan Nanofiber Membrane for Adsorption of Cu(II) from Aqueous Solution: Fabrication, Characterization and Performance, J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol., 2018, 18, 5624-5635. (IF: 1.354)

10. Shu-Fang Pan, Yingchao Dong, Yu-Ming Zheng*, Lu-Bin Zhong, Zhi-Hua Yuan, Self-sustained hydrophilic nanofiber thin film composite forward osmosis membranes: Preparation, characterization and application for simulated antibiotic wastewater treatment, J. Membr. Sci., 2017, 523, 205–215. (IF: 6.578) 

11. Lu-Bin Zhong, Jun Yin, Shao-Gen Liu, Qing Liu, Yue-San Yang, Yu-Ming Zheng*, Facile one-pot synthesis of urchin-like Fe–Mn binary oxide nanoparticles for effective adsorption of Cd(II) from water, RSC Adv., 2016, 6, 103438–103445. (IF: 2.936)

12. Ling-Li Min, Lu-Bin Zhong, Yu-Ming Zheng*, Qing Liu, Zhi-Hua Yuan, Li-Ming Yang, Functionalized chitosan electrospun nanofiber for effective removal of trace arsenate from water. Sci. Rep. 2016, 6, 32480. (IF: 4.122)

13. Zhi-Hua Yuan, Xiaoyong Yang, Anyi Hu, Yu-Ming Zheng*, Chang-PingYu*, Assessment of the fate of silver nanoparticles in the A2O-MBR system, Sci. Total Environ. 2016, 544, 901–907. (IF: 4.610)

14. Quan-Bao Zhao, Jingwei Ma, Iftikhar Zeb, Liang Yu, Shulin Chen, Yu-Ming Zheng, Craig Frear, Ammonia recovery from anaerobic digester effluent through direct aeration, Chem. Eng. J. 2015, 279, 31-37. (IF: 6.735)

15. Lingling Li, Xinfa Dong, Yingchao Dong*, Yu-Ming Zheng, Li Zhu, Jing Liu, Thermal Conversion of Hazardous Metal Copper via the Preparation of CuAl2O4 Spinel-based Ceramic Membrane for Potential Stabilization of Simulated Copper-Rich Waste, ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng. 2015, 3, 26112618. (IF: 6.140)

16. Shu-Fang Pan, Min-Ping Zhu, J. Paul Chen, Zhi-Hua Yuan, Lu-Bin Zhong, Yu-Ming Zheng*, Separation of tetracycline from wastewater using forward osmosis process with thin film composite membrane–Implications for antibiotics recovery, Sep. Purif. Technol. 2015, 153, 76-83. (IF: 3.927)

17. Qing Liu, Lu-Bin Zhong, Quan-Bao Zhao, Craig Frear, and Yu-Ming Zheng*, Synthesis of Fe3O4/Polyacrylonitrile Composite Electrospun Nanofiber Mat for Effective Adsorption of Tetracycline, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2015, 7, 1457314583. (IF: 8.097)

18. Ling-Li Min, Zhi-Hua Yuan, Lu-Bin Zhong, Qing Liu, Ren-Xiang Wu, Yu-Ming Zheng*, Preparation of chitosan based electrospun nanofiber membrane and its adsorptive removal of arsenate from aqueous solution, Chem. Eng. J. 2015, 267, 132-141. (IF: 6.735) 

19. Qing Liu, Yuming Zheng*, Lubin Zhong, Xiaoxia Cheng, Removal of tetracycline from aqueous solution by a Fe3O4 incorporated PAN electrospun nanofiber mat, J. Environ. Sci. 2015, 28, 29-36. (IF: 3.120)

20. Lu-Bin Zhong, Jun Yin, Yu-Ming Zheng*, Qing Liu, Xiao-Xia Cheng, and Fang-Hong LuoSelf-Assembly of Au Nanoparticles on PMMA Template as Flexible, Transparent, and Highly Active SERS Substrates, Anal. Chem. 2014, 86, 6262-6267. (IF: 6.042)

 

21. Yu-Ming Zheng, Ling Yu, Dan Wu, J Paul Chen*. Removal of arsenite from aqueous solution by a zirconia nanoparticle, Chem. Eng. J. 2012, 188, 15-22. (IF: 6.735)

22. Yu-Ming Zheng, Shuai-wen Zou, Nanayakkara, K.G.N.Takeshi Matsuura, J Paul Chen*, Adsorptive removal of arsenic from aqueous solution by a PVDF/Zirconia blend flat sheet membrane, J Membr. Sci. 2011, 374, 1-11. (IF: 6.578)

23. K.G. Nadeeshani Nanayakkara, A.K.M. Khorshed Alam, Yu-Ming Zheng*, J Paul Chen*, A low-energy intensive electrochemical system for the eradication of Escherichia coli from ballast water: Process development, disinfection chemistry, and kinetics modeling, Mar. Pollut. Bull. 2012, 64, 1238-1245. (IF: 3.241)

24. Yu-Ming Zheng, Ling Yu, J Paul Chen*, Removal of methylated arsenic using a nanostructured zirconia-based sorbent: Process performance and adsorption chemistry, J. Colloid Interface Sci. 2012, 367, 362-369. (IF: 5.091)

25. Yu-Ming Zheng, Rita Farida Yunus, K.G. Nadeeshani Nanayakkara, J Paul Chen*, Electrochemical decoloration of synthetic wastewater containing Rhodamine 6G: behaviors and mechanism, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 2012, 51, 5953-5960. (IF:3.141)

26. Yu-Ming Zheng, Tao Liu, Jianwen Jiang, Lei Yang, Yanping Fan, Andrew T.S. Wei, J Paul Chen*, Characterization of hexavalent chromium interaction with Sargassum by X-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and quantum chemistry calculation, J. Colloid Interface Sci. 2011, 356, 741-748. (IF: 5.091)

27. K.G. Nadeeshani Nanayakkara, Yu-Ming Zheng, A.K.M. Khorshed Alam, Shuai-Wen Zou, J Paul Chen*, Electrochemical disinfection for ballast water management: Technology development and risk assessment, Mar. Pollut. Bull. 2011, 63, 119-123. (IF: 3.241)

28. Yu-Ting Wei, Yu-Ming Zheng, J Paul Chen*, Enhanced adsorption of arsenate onto a natural polymer-based sorbent by surface atom transfer radical polymerization, J. Colloid Interface Sci. 2011, 356(1): 234-239. (IF: 5.091)

29. Yu-Ting Wei, Yu-Ming Zheng, J Paul Chen*, Functionalization of regenerated cellulose membrane via surface initiated atom transfer radical polymerization for boron removal from aqueous solution, Langmuir 2011, 27, 6018-6025. (IF: 3.789)

30. Yu-Ting Wei, Yu-Ming Zheng, J Paul Chen*, Design and fabrication of an innovative and environmental friendly adsorbent for boron removal, Water Res. 2011, 45(6), 2297-2305. (IF: 7.051)

31. Yu-Ting Wei, Yu-Ming Zheng, J Paul Chen*, Uptake of methylated arsenic by a polymeric adsorbent: Process performance and adsorption chemistry, Water Res. 2011, 45(6), 2290-2296. (IF: 7.051) 

32. Jin Kang, Huijuan Liu*, Yu-Ming Zheng, Jiuhui Qu, J Paul Chen*, Application of nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, UV–Visible spectroscopy and kinetic modeling for elucidation of adsorption chemistry in uptake of tetracycline by zeolite beta, J Colloid Interface Sci. 2011, 354(1): 261-267. (IF: 5.091)

33. Huijuan Liu*, Fan Yang, Yu-Ming Zheng, Jin Kang, Jiuhui Qu, J Paul Chen*, Improvement of metal adsorption onto chitosan/Sargassum sp. composite sorbent by an innovative ion-imprint technology, Water Res. 2011, 45(1): 145-154. (IF: 7.051)

34. Yue Ma, Yu-Ming Zheng, J Paul Chen*, A zirconium based nanoparticle for significantly enhanced adsorption of arsenate: Synthesis, characterization and performance, J. Colloid Interface Sci. 2010, 354(2): 785-792. (IF: 5.091)

35. Jin Kang, Huijuan Liu*, Yu-Ming Zheng, Jiuhui Qu, J Paul Chen*, Systematic study of synergistic and antagonistic effects on adsorption of tetracycline and copper onto a chitosan, J. Colloid Interface Sci. 2010, 344(1): 117-125. (IF: 5.091)

36. Yu-Ming Zheng, Soh-Fong Lim, J Paul Chen*, Preparation and characterization of zirconium based magnetic sorbent for arsenate removal, J. Colloid Interface Sci. 2009, 338(1), 22-29. (IF: 5.091)

37. Rita Farida Yunus, Yu-Ming Zheng*, K.G. Nadeeshani Nanayakkara, J Paul Chen*, Electrochemical Removal of Rhodamine 6G by Using RuO2 Coated Ti DSA, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 2009, 16, 7466-7473. (IF:3.141)

38. Wei Zhao, Yu-Ming Zheng, Shuai-Wen Zou, Yen Peng Ting, J Paul Chen*, Effect of Hexavalent Chromium on Performance of Membrane Bioreactor in Wastewater Treatment, J Environ. Eng.-ASCE 2009, 135(9), 796-805. (IF: 1.396)

39. Soh-Fong Lim, Yu-Ming Zheng, J Paul Chen*, Removal of copper by calcium alginate encapsulated magnetic sorbent, Chem. Eng. J. 2009, 152(2-3), 509-513. (IF: 6.735)

40. Soh-Fong Lim, Yu-Ming Zheng, J Paul Chen*, Organic arsenic adsorption onto a magnetic sorbent, Langmuir 2009, 25(9), 4973-4978. (IF: 3.789)

41. Soh-Fong Lim, Yu-Ming Zheng, Shuai-Wen Zou, J Paul Chen*, Uptake of arsenate by an alginate encapsulated magnetic sorbent: process performance and characterization of adsorption chemistry, J. Colloid Interface Sci. 2009, 333(1), 33-39. (IF: 5.091)

42. Soh-Fong Lim, Yu-Ming Zheng, Shuai-Wen Zou, J Paul Chen*, Characterization of copper adsorption onto an alginate encapsulated magnetic sorbent by a combined FT-IR, XPS, and mathematical modeling study, Environ. Sci. Technol. 2008, 42, 2551-2556. (IF: 6.653)

43. Yu-Ming Zheng, Han-Qing Yu*, Determination of the pore size distribution and porosity of aerobic granules using size-exclusion chromatography, Water Res. 2007, 41: 39-46. (IF: 7.051)

44. Yu-Ming Zheng, Han-Qing Yu*, Shuang-Hang Liu, Xing-Zhong Liu, Formation and instability of aerobic granules under high organic loading conditions, Chemosphere 2006, 63(10): 1791-1800. (IF:4.427)

45. Yu-Ming Zheng, Han-Qing Yu*, Guo-Ping Sheng, Physical and chemical characteristics of granular activated sludge from a sequencing batch airlift reactor, Process Biochem. 2005, 40(2): 645-650. (IF:2.616)

46. Xian-Jun Zheng, Yu-Ming Zheng, Han-Qing Yu*, Influence of NaCl on hydrogen production from glucose by anaerobic cultures, Environ. Technol. 2005, 26: 1073-1080. (IF:1.666)


Students

已指导学生

闵伶俐  博士研究生   083002-环境工程  

杨跃伞  硕士研究生   085229-环境工程  

潘淑芳  博士研究生   083002-环境工程  

张   欢  硕士研究生   085229-环境工程 

Liu Qing 博士研究生 083002-环境工程 

现指导学生

陈一萍  博士研究生  083002-环境工程  

吴小琼  博士研究生  083002-环境工程  

柯小雪  博士研究生  083002-环境工程  

程存喜  博士研究生  083002-环境工程  

林英正  硕士研究生  083002-环境工程  

郑素枚  博士研究生  083002-环境工程  

王停宇  硕士研究生  083002-环境工程  

豆帅  博士研究生  083002-环境工程  

周园园  硕士研究生  085229-环境工程