Publications & Patents

Journal Papers

First and corresponding authorships:

  1. Yin, R.*, Zhang, Y., Wang, Y., Zhao, J.*, Shang, C. Far-UVC Photolysis of Peroxydisulfate for Micropollutant Degradation in Water. Environmental Science & Technology 2024. Link

  2. Wang, Y., Ma, B., Zhao, J., Tang, Z., Li, W., He, C.*, Xia, D., Linden, K., Yin, R.* Rapid Inactivation of Fungal Spores in Drinking Water by Far-UVC Photolysis of Free Chlorine. Environmental Science & Technology 2023. Link

  3. Zhao, J., Shang, C., Yin, R.* Developing a hybrid model for predicting the reaction kinetics between chlorine and micropollutants in water. Water Research 2023, 120794.Link

  4. Yin, R., Anderson, C., Zhao, J., Boehm, A., Mitch, A. W.* Controlling Contaminants Using a Far-UVC-based Advanced Oxidation Process for Potable Reuse. Nature Water 2023, 1, 555–562. Link

  5. Zhao, J., Payne, E., Liu, B., Shang, C.*, Blatchley, E., Mitch, W., Yin, R.* Making waves: Opportunities and challenges of applying far-UVC radiation in controlling micropollutants in water. Water Research 2023, 120169. Link

  6. Wang, Y.; Ma, B.; He, C.,* Xia, D., Yin, R.* Nitrate protects microorganisms and promotes formation of toxic nitrogenous byproducts during water disinfection by Far-UVC radiation. Environmental Science & Technology 2023. Link

  7. Zhao, J., Shang, C.*, Yin, R.* A high-radical-yield advanced oxidation process coupling Far-UVC radiation with chlorinated cyanurates for micropollutant degradation in water. Environmental Science & Technology 2023. Link

  8. Ma, D.1, Yin, R.1, Liang, Z., Liang, Q., Xu, G., Lian, Q., Wong, P., He, C., Xia, D.*, Lu, H.* Photo-sterilization of groundwater by tellurium and enhancement by micro/nano bubbles. Water Research 2023, 233, 119781. Link

  9. Wang, Y.1, Yin, R.1,*, Tang, Z., Liu, W., He, C.*, Xia, D.* Reactive nitrogen species mediated inactivation of pathogenic microorganisms during UVA photolysis of nitrite at surface water levels. Environmental Science & Technology 2022, 56, 17, 12542–12552. Link

  10. Li, J.1, Cassol, G.1, Zhao, J., Sato, Y., Jing, B., Zhang, Y., Shang, C., Yang, X., Ao, Z., Chen, G., Yin, R.* Superfast degradation of micropollutants in water by reactive species generated from the reaction between chlorine dioxide and sulfite. Water Research 2022, 118886. Link

  11. Zhao, J., Peng, J., Yin, R.*, Fan, M., Yang, X., Shang, C.* Multi-angle comparison of UV/chlorine, UV/monochloramine, and UV/chlorine dioxide processes for water treatment and reuse. Water Research 2022, 118414. Link

  12. Peng, J., Yin, R.*, Yang, X., Shang, C.* A novel UVA/ClO2 advanced oxidation process for the degradation of micropollutants in water. Environmental Science & Technology 2022, 56, 2, 1257–1266. Link

  13. Zhao, J., Shang, C., Zhang, X., Yang, X.*, Yin, R.* The multiple roles of chlorite on the concentrations of radicals and ozone and formation of chlorate during UV photolysis of free chlorine. Water Research 2020, 116680. Link

  14. Yin, R., Blatchley, E.*, Shang, C.* UV photolysis of mono- and dichloramine using UV-LEDs as radiation sources: Photodecay rates and radical concentrations. Environmental Science & Technology 2020, 54, 13, 8420–8429. Link

  15. Yin, R., Shang, C.* Removal of micropollutants in drinking water using UV-LED/chlorine advanced oxidation process followed by activated carbon adsorption. Water Research 2020, 116297. Link

  16. Yin, R., Ling, L.*, Shang, C.* Wavelength-dependent chlorine photolysis and subsequent radical production using UV-LEDs as light sources. Water Research 2018, 142, 452–458. Link

  17. Yin, R., Peng, J., Sun, J.*, Li, C., Xia, D., Shang, C.* Simultaneous removal of hydrogen sulfide, phosphate and emerging organic contaminants, and improvement of sludge dewaterability by oxidant dosing in sulfide-iron-laden sludge. Water Research 2021, 117557. Link

  18. Tang, Z., Qu, W., Lin, Z., Li, J., Wu, P., Lian, Q., He C., Yin, R.*, Wong, P., Xia, D.* Rapid and complete inactivation of pathogenic microorganisms by solar-assisted in-situ H2O2 generation using a polypyrrole-supported copper sulfide system. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental 2023, 123047. Link

  19. Yin, R., Fan, C., Sun, J.*, Shang, C.* Oxidation of iron sulfide and surface-bound iron to regenerate granular ferric hydroxide for in-situ hydrogen sulfide control by persulfate, chlorine and peroxide. Chemical Engineering Journal 2018, 336, 587–594. Link

  20. Yin, R., Ling, L.*, Lu, S., Li, H., Li, C., Shang, C.* Degradation of aliphatic halogenated contaminants in water by UVA/Cu–TiO2 and UVA/TiO2 photocatalytic processes: Structure-activity relationship and role of reactive species. Chemosphere 2020, 127644. Link

  21. Yin, R., Ling, L.*, Xiang, Y., Yang, Y., Bokare, A.D., Shang, C.* Enhanced photocatalytic reduction of chromium (VI) by Cu-doped TiO2 under UV-A irradiation. Separation and Purification Technology 2018, 190, 53–59. Link

  22. Yin, R.*, Zhong, Z., Ling, L.*, Shang, C. Fate of dichloroacetonitrile (DCAN) in UV/Cl2 and UV/H2O2 processes during potable water reuse. Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology 2018, 4, 1295–1302. Link

  23. Yin, R., Sun, J.*, Xiang, Y., Shang, C.* Recycling and reuse of rusted iron particles containing core-shell Fe-FeOOH for ibuprofen removal: adsorption and persulfate-based advanced oxidation. Journal of Cleaner Production 2018, 178, 441–448. Link

  24. Yin, R., Shen, P., Lu, Z.* A green approach for the reduction of graphene oxide by the ultraviolet/sulfite process. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 2019, 550, 110–116. Link

  25. Yin, R.1, Hu, L.1, Xia, D.*, Yang, J., He, C.*, Liao, Y., Zhang, Q., He, J. Hydroxylamine promoted Fe(III)/Fe(II) cycle on ilmenite surface to enhance persulfate catalytic activation and aqueous pharmaceutical ibuprofen degradation. Catalysis Today 2019, 358, 294–302. Link

  26. Li, J.*, Zhang, Z., Xiang, Y., Jiang, J., Yin, R.* Role of UV-based advanced oxidation processes on NOM alteration and DBP formation in drinking water treatment: A state-of-the-art review. Chemosphere 2022. Link

  27. Sun, B., Zheng, Y., Shang, C., Yin, R.*. Concentration-dependent chloride effect on radical distribution and micropollutant degradation in the sulfate radical-based AOPs. Journal of Hazardous Materials 2022, 128450. Link

  28. Zhao, J.1, Peng, J.1, Shang, C., Yin, R.*. Revisiting the protocol for determining submicromolar concentrations of ozone in the water treated by advanced oxidation processes. Chemosphere 2022, 135117. Link

  29. Tang, Z. 1, Yin, R.1, Qu, W., Liu, H., Luo, H., Xia, D.*, Huang, Y., Shu, L., He. C. A flower pollen-based photosensitization process for enhanced solar disinfection of drinking water: reactor design and inactivation mechanisms. ACS ES&T Engineering 2022, 2, 629–641 (Co-first author) Link

  30. Kong, Q., Fan, M., Yin, R.*, Zhang, X., Lei, Y., Shang, C., Yang, X.* Micropollutant abatement and byproduct formation during the co-exposure of chlorine dioxide (ClO2) and UVC radiation. Journal of Hazardous Materials 2021, 419, 126424. Link

  31. Fan, M., Yang, X., Kong, Q, Lei, Y., Zhang, X.*, Yin, R.*, Shang, C. Sequential ClO2-UV/chlorine process for micropollutant removal and disinfection byproduct control. Science of the Total Environment 2021, 150354. Link

  32. Peng, F.1, Yin, R.1, Liao, Y., Xie, X., Sun, J., Xia, D.*, He, C.* Kinetics and mechanisms of enhanced degradation of ibuprofen by piezo-catalytic activation of persulfate. Chemical Engineering Journal 2019, 392, 123818. (Co-first author) Link

  33. Xia, D.1, Yin, R.1, Sun, J., An, T., Li, G., Wang, W., Zhao, H., Wong, P.K.* Natural magnetic pyrrhotite as a high-efficient persulfate activator for micropollutants degradation: Radical identification and toxicity evaluation. Journal of Hazardous Materials 2017, 340, 435–444. (Co-first author) Link

  34. Xia, D., Tang, Z., Wang, Y., Yin, R.*, He, H., Xie, X., Sun, J., He, C.*, Wong, P., Zhang, G. Piezo-catalytic persulfate activation system for water advanced disinfection: process efficiency and inactivation mechanisms. Chemical Engineering Journal 2020, 125894. Link

  35. Zhao, H., Guan, X., Zhang, F., Huang, Y., Xia, D.*, Hu, L., Ji, X., Yin, R.*, He, C.* Rational design of a bismuth oxyiodide (Bi/BiO1-xI) catalyst for synergistic photothermal and photocatalytic inactivation of pathogenic bacteria in water. Journal of Materials Science and Technology 2021, 100, 2110–119. Link

  36. Gassol, G., Shang, C., Li, J.*, Ling, L., Yang, X., Yin, R.* Dosing low-level ferrous iron in coagulation enhances the removal of micropollutants, chlorite and chlorate during advanced water treatment. Journal of Environmental Sciences 2022, 117, 119-128. Link

  37. Lu, Z., Wang, Q., Yin, R.*, Chen, B. and Li, Z. A novel TiO2/foam cement composite with enhanced photodegradation of methyl blue. Construction and Building Materials 2016, 129, 159–162. Link

Other authorships:

  1. Sun, W.*, Jing, Z., Zhao, Z., Yin, R., Santoro, D., Mao, T., Lu, Z.* Dose–Response Behavior of Pathogens and Surrogate Microorganisms across the Ultraviolet-C Spectrum: Inactivation Efficiencies, Action Spectra, and Mechanisms. Environmental Science & Technology 2023. Link

  2. Wang, K., Shang, C., Yin, R., Xiang, Y.* Generation of Reactive Nitrogen Species in UV Photolysis of Dichloramine and Their Incorporation into Nitrogenous Byproducts. Environmental Science & Technology 2023. Link

  3. Peng, J., Huang, H., Zhong, Y., Yin, R., Wu, Q., Shang, C., Yang, X.* Transformation of dissolved organic matter during biological wastewater treatment and relationships with the formation of nitrogenous disinfection byproducts. Water Research 2022, 118870. Link

  4. Li, T., Shang, C., Xiang, Y.*, Yin, R., Pan, Y., Fan, M., Yang, X.* ClO2 pre-oxidation changes dissolved organic matter at the molecular level and reduces chloro-organic byproducts and toxicity of water treated by the UV/chlorine process. Water Research 2022, 118341. Link

  5. Sun, J., Wei, L., Yin, R., Jiang, F., Shang, C.* Microbial iron reduction enhances in-situ control of biogenic hydrogen sulfide by FeOOH granules in sediments of polluted urban waters. Water Research 2020, 171, 115453. Link

  6. Wu, B., Yin, R., Zhang, G., Yu, C., Zhang, S.* Effects of water chemistry on decolorization in three photochemical processes: Pro and cons of the UV/AA process. Water Research 2016, 105, 568–574. Link

  7. Wu, B., Zhang, L., Wei, S., Ou’Yang, L., Yin, R., Zhang, S.* Reduction of chromate with UV/diacetyl for the final effluent to be below the discharge limit. Journal of Hazardous Materials 2020, 389, 121841. Link

  8. Sun, Q., Wang, G., Yin, R., Zhang, T., Zheng, Y., Wu, C., Huang, K.,* Wang, F.* Effects of molecular-level component variation of fulvic acid on photodegradation of Microcystin-LR under solar irradiation. Chemical Engineering Journal 2022, 449, 137553. Link

  9. Lu, Z., Yin, R., Yao, J.*, Leung, C. Surface modification of polyethylene fiber by ozonation and its influence on the mechanical properties of Strain-Hardening Cementitious Composites. Composite Part B: Engineering 2019, 177, 107446. Link

  10. Xia, D., Wang, W., Yin, R., Jiang, Z., An, T., Li, G., Zhao, H., Wong, P.K.* Enhanced photocatalytic inactivation of Escherichia coli by a novel Z-scheme gC3N4/m-Bi2O4 hybrid photocatalyst under visible light: The role of reactive oxygen species. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental 2017, 214, 23–33. Link

  11. Wu, B., Yang, M., Yin, R., Zhang, S.* Applicability of light sources and the inner filter effect in UV/acetylacetone and UV/H2O2 processes. Journal of Hazardous Materials 2017, 335, 100–107. Link

  12. Xia, D., Li, Y., Huang, G., Yin, R., An, T., Li, G., Zhao, H., Lu, A., Wong, P.K.* Activation of persulfates by natural magnetic pyrrhotite for water disinfection: Efficiency, mechanisms, and stability. Water Research 2017, 112, 236–247. Link

  13. Lu, Z., Hanif, A., Ning, C., Shao, H., Yin, R., Li, Z.* Steric stabilization of graphene oxide in alkaline cementitious solutions: Mechanical enhancement of cement composite. Materials & Design 2017, 127, 154–161. Link

Book Chapters

  1. Yin, R., Liu, W. and Xia, D., Chapter 8 - Sulfate Radical-based Advanced Oxidation Processes for Water and Wastewater Disinfection. Persulfate-based Oxidation Processes in Environmental Remediation, Royal Society of Chemistry, 2022. Link

Non-Peer-Reviewed Articles

  1. Yin, R., Shang, C.* UV-LED 101: Fundamentals and Applications of UV-LEDs in Water Treatment. IUVA News 2018. Link

Conference Oral Presentations

  1. Yin, R. Development of the UV/chlor(am)ine advanced oxidation processes for emerging contaminant removal during potable water reuse. The 4th International Forum on Asian Water Environment Technology. December 2021.

  2. Yin, R., Zhong, Z., Blatchley, E., Shang, C. Micropollutant abatement by UV photolysis of inorganic chloramines towards potable water reuse. IWA Digital World Water Congress. May 2021.

  3. Yin, R., Shang, C. The chloramine photochemistry and its applications in potable water reuse. The 4th National Conference on Water Treatment and Reuse of China. Suzhou, China. August 2020.

  4. Yin, R., Zhao, J., Yang, X., Shang, C. The Fate of chlorine dioxide under UV-LED irradiation. IUVA Americas Conference 2020. Orlando, Florida. March 2020.

  5. Yin, R., Shang, C. Micropollutant removal by UV-LED/chlorine advanced oxidation process followed by activated carbon adsorption. IWA 11th Micropol & Ecohazard Conference 2019. Seoul, Korea. October 2019.

  6. Yin, R., Shang, C. Enhancement to micropollutant degradation and reduction of byproduct formation by adding persulfate in the UV-LED/chlorine process. IUVA World Congress 2019, Sydney, Australia. February 2019.

  7. Yin, R., Shang, C. Wavelength-dependent chlorine photolysis and its applications in water advanced treatment. 2nd International Institute of Environmental Science (IIES) Graduate Students Forum, Hong Kong. November 2018.

  8. Yin, R., Ling, L., Shang, C. Modelling the UV-LED based chlorine photodecay and radical formation at different wavelengths and pHs. IWA Leading Edge Conference on Water and Wastewater Technologies. Nanjing, China. May 2018.

  9. Yin, R., Shang, C. DBP formation in the UV-LED/chlorine process – Effects of UV wavelength and pH. IWA the 2nd Disinfection and Disinfection By-product Conference. Beijing, China. May 2018.

  10. Yin, R., Ling, L., Shang, C. Wavelength-dependent chlorine photolysis and subsequent radical production using UV-LEDs as light sources. IUVA World Congress 2017. Dubrovnik, Croatia. June 2017.

  11. Yin, R., Sun, J., Shang, C. Reactions of iron sulfide and surface Fe(II) compounds with persulfate, hydrogen peroxide and chlorine. The 251st American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition. San Diego, California. March 2016.

  12. Jovanovic, O., Yin, R., Shang, C. Inactivation of Escherichia coli using ultraviolet light emitting diodes (UV-LEDs), monochloramine (NH2Cl) and the NH2Cl/UV-LED process. IWA the 2nd Disinfection and Disinfection By-product Conference. Beijing, China. May 2018.

  13. Zhao, J., Yin, R., Peng, J., Shang, C. Comparison of the UV/chlorine, UV/monochloramine, and UV/chlorine dioxide processes: radical generation and byproduct formation. IUVA Asia Workshop. February 2021.

  14. Peng, J., Yin, R., Shang, C. Micropollutant degradation and byproduct formation in the UV-LED365/ClO2 advanced oxidation process, ACS Spring 2021. April 2021.

  15. Wang, K., Xiang, Y., Yin, R., Shang, C. Formation of reactive radical species in the UV/NH2Cl and UV/NHCl2 processes, ACS Spring 2021. April 2021.

  16. Li, T., Xiang, Y., Yin, R., Shang, C. Can ClO2 pre-oxidation reduce the byproduct formation and toxicity of the water treated by the UV/chlorine process? ACS Fall 2021. August 2021.

  17. Cassol, G., Li, J., Yin, R., Yang, X., Shang, C. Effects of pre-oxidation by ClO2 and post-treatment by the UV/chlorine process on the DBP formation in the drinking water treatment. ACS Fall 2021. August 2021.

  18. Zhao, J., Yin, R., Shang, C. The multiple roles of chlorite on the concentrations of radicals and ozone and formation of chlorate during UV photolysis of free chlorine. Pacifichem 2021. December 2021.

Conference Poster Presentations

  1. Yin, R., Sun, J., Li, C., Shang, C. Realizing simultaneous removal of hydrogen sulfide and phosphorus and improving sludge dewaterability by oxidant dosing in CEPT sludge. IWA-ASPIRE 2019. Hong Kong. October 2019.

  2. Yin, R., Shang, C., Blatchley, E. UV photolysis of monochloramine and subsequent radical generation using UV-LEDs as radiation sources. Environmentally Driven Value Creation Workshop, Indianapolis, USA. May 2019.

  3. Yin, R., Jing, J., Jing, Q. A novel integrated technology for arsenic removal from drinking water. The 3rd global conference on heavy metal control and risk assessment. Changsha, China. May 2013.

  4. Yin, R., Sun, J., Shang, C. Selection of oxidants for regeneration of iron granules for hydrogen sulfide control in aqueous/sediment systems. TUM-HKUST IAS Workshop on Blue Water Green Environment for Smart Cities, Hong Kong. August 2015.

  5. Zhong, Z., Yin, R., Xiang, Y., Shang, C. Effects of water matrixes on radical distribution in the UV/monochloramine process for potable water reuse. IWA Water Reuse Conference. Berlin, Germany. June 2018.

  6. Zhong, Z., Yin, R., Shang, C. The Fate of dichloroacetonitrile in the UV/Cl2 and UV/H2O2 processes during potable water reuse. IWA the 2nd Disinfection and Disinfection By-product Conference. Beijing, China. May 2018.

  7. Ling, L., Yin, R., Yang, Y., Shang, C. Photocatalytic reduction of hexavalent chromium by copper doped titanium dioxide. American Water Works Association (AWWA) 2015 Annual Conference and Exposition. Anaheim, California. August 2015.

  8. Wu, B., Yu, C., Yin, R., Zhang, S. An efficient photochemical process for dyeing wastewater treatment with acetyl acetone as the activator. The 3rd Water Research Conference. Shenzhen, China. October 2015.

Patents

  1. Shang, C., Yin, R., Peng, J.D. An advanced oxidation process combining UVA/blue light radiation and chlorine dioxide. U.S. Provisional Utility Patent. Application No. 63/192,584.

  2. 饮用水一体化除砷装置, CN201320543947., 申请（专利权）人: 南京大学, 发明人: 张炜铭; 王文凤; 殷冉; 景琦; 荆婧; 李志刚; 吕路; 潘丙才

  3. 家用餐厨垃圾处理器, CN201220179166.0, 申请（专利权）人: 范充;发明人: 范充; 陈梦天; 刘偼; 殷冉; 王玉婷