Prof. Yanhe Han | Environmental Chemistry | Editorial Board Member

Dean | Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology | China

Han Yanhe is a highly cited researcher known for influential contributions in environmental engineering, catalytic materials development, advanced oxidation processes, and innovative wastewater treatment technologies. With a substantial record of 68 peer-reviewed publications, over 1,602 citations, and an h-index of 20, Han has established a strong global research presence characterized by consistent scientific impact and extensive multidisciplinary engagement. His work spans the design of integrated nitrogen and sulfur removal systems, including synergistic approaches combining sulfate reduction, sulfur-autotrophic denitrification, and micro-electrolytic pathways to achieve efficient treatment of complex and sulfate-rich wastewaters. Han has advanced understanding of the mechanistic interplay between sulfur-based electron donors and iron–carbon micro-electrolysis, contributing engineering strategies that enhance pollutant degradation and support scalable, sustainable water-treatment solutions. In the field of catalysis, he has contributed to the development of high-performance materials such as CeO₂/GO-co-doped MoS₂ composites, improving electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution and offering practical, cost-effective alternatives to noble-metal-based systems. His research portfolio further encompasses low-temperature plasma-driven oxidation for the mitigation of pharmaceutical and personal-care contaminants, environmental impact assessments of analytical detection methods, and intensified micro-electrolysis techniques tailored for highly toxic industrial waste streams. With collaborations spanning over 140 co-authors, Han has demonstrated a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research and scientific integration across chemistry, materials science, and environmental systems engineering. Many of his publications continue to accumulate significant citations, underscoring the relevance and applicability of his findings to both academic research and industrial practice. Through a combination of mechanistic insight, engineering innovation, and sustainability-focused design, Han Yanhe’s body of work contributes substantially to global efforts aimed at advancing clean-water technologies, enhancing catalytic efficiency, reducing environmental burdens, and supporting sustainable chemical engineering practices.

1. Han, Y., Xu, H., Zhang, L., Ma, X., Man, Y., Su, Z., & Wang, J. (2023). An internal circulation iron–carbon micro-electrolysis reactor for aniline wastewater treatment: Parameter optimization, degradation pathways and mechanism. Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering, 63(11), 96–107.

2. Han, Y., Zhang, S., Zhang, X., Wu, C., & An, R. (2020). Optimization of the conditions for degradation of hydrolyzed polyacrylamide using electro-coagulation. Desalination and Water Treatment, 179, 148–159.

3. Han, Y., Zhang, S., Xiaofei, Z., & Chen, J. (2020). Electrochemical oxidation of Hydrolyzed Polyacrylamide (HPAM) at Ti/SnO₂-Sb₂O₃/β-PbO₂ anode: Degradation kinetics and mechanisms. International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 15(4), 3382–3399.

4. Han, Y., Wang, H., Wei, M., … Ma, X. (2025). Advanced low-temperature plasma-driven oxidation for mitigating pharmaceutical and personal care products in wastewater: Mechanisms, influencing factors, and reactor configurations.

   Prof. Yanhe Han advances sustainable environmental engineering through innovative electrochemical and micro-electrolysis technologies for efficient pollutant removal. His work delivers practical solutions for industry while contributing to global efforts toward cleaner water systems and a healthier environment.