Juan Xu, Professor, Deputy Head of School (Teaching and Learning)

• Theory and Technologies for Water Pollution Control

• Sustainable Resource Recovery from Wastewater

Undergraduate Courses

2018-present, Water Pollution Control Engineering (Core course)

Graduate Courses

2018-present, English Course in Environmental Science and Engineering

Book

Xu, J. and Wang L.F. Interactions between Natural Macromolecules and Pollutants in the Environment. Hefei: University of Science & Technology of China Press, 2022

Journal article

H-index=28; Citation number: 3097 (Source Google Scholar: 08/17/2023)

Wang, M.M., Cui, Y.K., Wen, J.T., Wang, Y.S., Jia, M.H., He, S.Z., Wang, W.K.*, Xu, J.* 2023. Flexible regulation of persulfate activation mechanisms through tuning Cu valence in CuBTC-derived copper oxide catalysts for improved pollutant degradation. Chemical Engineering Journal. 476, 146565

Yan, Z.R., Liu, Y., Zhu, Y.Y., Zhang, W., Xu, J.*, Sheng, G.P.*, 2023. Multichannel biolayer interferometry to probe the binding process of microbial extracellular polymeric substances to sulfamethoxazole. ACS ES&T Water. 3, 2449

Meng, H.S., He, S.Z., Wang, M.M., Xi, J.R., Wen, J.T., Luo, H.W., Wang, W.K.*, Xu, J.* 2023. Selective pollutant degradation with a novel persulfate activation cell resistant to environmental interference. Chemical Engineering Journal. 470, 144191

Zhu, W.P., Deng, J., Chen, Z.J., Li, J.C., Xu, J.*, 2023. Nano α-Fe₂O₃ self-assembled hybrid biofilm boosts hydrogen autotrophic denitrification in a three-dimensional biofilm electrode reactor. ACS ES&T Engineering. 3, 557

Wang, M.M., Liu, L.J., Xi, J.R., Ding, Y., Liu, P.X., Mao, L., Ni, B.J., Wang, W.K.*, Xu, J.* 2023. Lattice doping of Zn boosts oxygen vacancies in Co₃O₄ nanocages: Improving persulfate activation via forming surface-activated complex. Chemical Engineering Journal. 451, 138605

Wang, W.K., Zhou, L.L., Cao, H.Y., Liu, P.X., Li, X.Y., Fujitsuka, M., Xu, J.*, Majima, T.* 2023. Self-Interspersed mesoporous nanoplates assembled WO₃ boosts photoelectrocatalytic pollutants degradation: Enhancing separation and transfer of hole/electron pairs. Applied Surface Science. 618, 156686

Zhu, J., Li, J., Xu, M., Yang, B., Zhang, Y., Xu, J., Shi, G., Zhou, T., Deng, J. 2023. Au/Lum/RhB@ Ag-DMcT icp-based double-ratio colorimetric and fluorometric dual mode assay and multi-responsive coffee ring chips for point-of-use analysis of phosphate ions. Analytical Chemistry. 95, 6261

Yan, X., Sun, J., Wang, Y., Zhang, Z., Zhang, C., Li, W., Xu, J., Dai, X., Ni, B.J. 2023. Low-rate ferrate dosing damages the microbial biofilm structure through humic substances destruction and facilitates the sewer biofilm control. Water Research. 235, 119834

Zhang, M., Li, Y., Yang, B., Su, Y., Xu, J., Deng, J., Zhou, T. 2023. Promoted BPA degradation in food waste leachate via alkali-fluffed CoFe2O4@CoSiOx activated PMS under the assistance of inherent acetate. Separation and Purification Technology. 306, 122566

Luo, H., Tu, C., He, D., Zhang, A., Sun, J., Li, J., Xu, J., Pan, X. 2023. Interactions between microplastics and contaminants: A review focusing on the effect of aging process. Science of the Total Environment, 899: 165615

Wang, M.M., Liu, L.J., Wen, J.T., Ding, Y., Xi, J.R., Li, J.C., Lu, F.Z., Wang, W.K.*, Xu, J.* 2022. Multi-metallic CuCoNi oxide nanowires in-situ grown on nickel foam substrate catalyze persulfate activation via mediating electron transfer. Environmental Science & Technology. 56, 12613

Zhou, L.L., Liu, P.X., Ding, Y., Xi, J.R., Liu, L.J., Wang, W.K.*, Xu, J.* 2022. Hierarchically porous structure of two-dimensional nano-flakes assembled flower-like NiO promotes the formation of surface-activated complex during persulfate activation. Chemical Engineering Journal. 430, 133134

Wu, Z.Y., Zhu, W.P., Liu, Y., Zhou, L.L., Liu, P.X., Xu, J.* 2022. Three-dimensional biofilm electrode reactors (3D-BERs) for wastewater treatment. Bioresource Technology. 344, 126274

Chen, C., Zhou, L.L., Huang, Y.N., Wang, W.K.*, Xu, J.* 2022. Boron regulates catalytic sites of biochar to enhance the formation of surface-confined complex for improved peroxydisulfate activation. Chemosphere. 301, 134690.

Ding, J.J., Jiao, C., Qi, Y.L., Guo, H.X., Yuan, Q.Q., Huang, Y.N., Han, J.Q.*, Ma, X.Y.*, Xu, J.* 2022. New insights into the reverse of chromium-induced reprotoxicity of pregnant mice by melatonin. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 238C, 113608.

Zhu, Y.Y., Liu, Y., Xu, J.*, Ni, B.J. 2022. Three-dimensional excitation-emission matrix (EEM) fluorescence approach to probing the binding interactions of polystyrene microplastics to bisphenol A. Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances. 5, 100046.

Luo, H., Liu, C., He, D., Xu, J., Sun, J., Li, J., Pan, X. 2022. Environmental behaviors of microplastics in aquatic systems: A systematic review on degradation, adsorption, toxicity and biofilm under aging conditions. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 423, 126915

Luo, H., Liu, C., He, D., Xu, J., Sun, J., Li, J., Pan, X. 2022. Response to the comments on Environmental behaviors of microplastics in aquatic systems: A systematic review on degradation, adsorption, toxicity and biofilm under aging. Journal of Hazardous Materials 430, 128344

Wang, M.M., Cui, Y.K., Cao, H.Y., Wei, P., Chen, C., Li, X.Y., Xu, J.*, Sheng, G.P. 2021. Activating peroxydisulfate with Co₃O₄/NiCo₂O₄ double-shelled nanocages to selectively degrade bisphenol A - A nonradical oxidation process. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental. 282: 119585.

Wu, Z.Y., Zhu, W.P., Liu, Y., Zhou, L.L., Liu, P.X., Xu, J.* 2021. An integrated biological-electrocatalytic process for highly-efficient treatment of coking wastewater. Bioresource Technology. 339, 125584.

Meng, H.S., Liu, Y., Liu, P.X., Zhou, L.L., Chen, C., Wang, W.K., Xu. J.* 2021. Development of a three-dimensional photoelectrocatalytic reactor packed with granular sludge carbon photoelectrocatalyst for efficient wastewater treatment. Separation and Purification Technology. 277, 119642.

Li, X.Y., Peng, P., Wang, W.K., Wang, S.Y., Feng, L., Zhang, Y.C., Xu, J.* 2021. Particle electrode materials dependent tetrabromobisphenol A degradation in three-dimensional biofilm electrode reactors. Environmental Research. 197: 111089.

Li, J.H., Guo, N., Zhao, S., Xu, J., Wang, Y.K. 2021. Mechanisms of metabolic performance enhancement and ARGs attenuation during nZVI-assisted anaerobic chloramphenicol wastewater treatment. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 419: 126508.

Feng, Y., Guo, N., Ren, S.J., Xie, X., Xu, J., Wang, Y.K. 2021. AgNPs@ZIF-8 hybrid material-modified polyethersulfone microfiltration membranes for antibiofouling property and permeability improvement. Chemical Engineering & Technology. 44: 265.

Liu, X.Q., Wei, W., Xu, J.*, Wang, D.B., Song, L., Ni, B.J.* 2020. Photochemical decomposition of perfluorochemicals in contaminated water. Water Research. 186: 116311

Xu, J., Sheng, G.P.* 2020. Microbial extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) acted as a potential reservoir in responding to high concentrations of sulfonamides shocks during biological wastewater treatment. Bioresource Technology. 313, 123654.

Wu, Z.Y., Zhu, W.P., Liu, Y., Peng, P., Li, X.Y., Zhou, X.Q., Xu, J.* 2020. An integrated three-dimensional electrochemical system for efficient treatment of coking wastewater rich in ammonia nitrogen. Chemosphere. 246: 125703.

Liu Y., Wu, Z.Y., Peng, P., Xie, H.B., Li, X.Y., Xu, J.*, Li, W.H. 2020. A pilot-scale three-dimensional electrochemical reactor combined with anaerobic-anoxic-oxic system for advanced treatment of coking wastewater. Journal of Environmental Management. 259: 110021.

Wu L., Wei W., Xu, J.*, Chen X.M., Liu Y.W., Peng L., Wang D.B., Ni B.J.* 2020. Denitrifying biofilm processes for wastewater treatment: developments and perspectives. Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology.7: 40.

Wang, M.Y., Yang, J., Gao, H.L., Xu, W.S., Dong, M.Q., Shen, G.C., Xu, J., Xu, X.L., Xue, J.M., Xu, C.Y., Zhou, X.Q.* 2020. Interspecific plant competition increases soil labile organic carbon and nitrogen contents. Forest Ecology and Management. 462, 117991.

Meng, H.S., Chen, C., Yan, Z.R., Li, X.Y., Xu, J.*, Sheng, G.P. 2019. Co-doping polymethyl methacrylate and copper tailings to improve the performances of sludge-derived particle electrode. Water Research. 165: 115016.

Wang, S.Y., Yang X.Y., Meng, H.S., Zhang, Y.C., Li, X.Y., Xu, J.* 2019. Enhanced denitrification by nano ɑ-Fe₂O₃ induced self-assembled hybrid biofilm on particle electrodes of three-dimensional biofilm electrode reactors. Environment International. 125, 142.

Wu, Z.Y., Liu, Y., Wang, S.Y., Peng, P., Li, X.Y., Xu, J.*, Li, W.H. 2019. A novel integrated system of three-dimensional electrochemical reactors (3DERs) and three-dimensional biofilm electrode reactors (3DBERs) for coking wastewater treatment. Bioresource Technology. 284: 222.

Gan, L.H., Yan, Z.R., Ma, Y.F., Zhu, Y.Y., Li, X.Y., Xu, J.*, Zhang, W. 2019. pH dependence of the binding interactions between humic acids and bisphenol A-A thermodynamic perspective. Environmental Pollution. 255: 113292.

Yan, Z.R., Zhu, Y.Y., Meng, H.S., Wang, S.Y., Gan, L.H., Li, X.Y., Xu, J.*, Zhang, W. 2019. Insights into thermodynamic mechanisms driving bisphenol A (BPA) binding to extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) of activated sludge. Science of the Total Environment. 677: 502.

Lin, Z.Q., Shao, W., Xu, J.*, Sheng, G.P.* 2019. Accurately quantifying the reductive capacity of microbial extracellular polymeric substance by mediated electrochemical oxidation method. Science of the Total Environment. 673: 541.

Yan, Z.R., Meng, H.S., Yang, X.Y., Zhu, Y.Y., Li, X.Y., Xu, J.*, Sheng, G.P.* 2019. Insights into the interactions between triclosan (TCS) and extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) of activated sludge. Journal of Environmental Management. 232: 219.

Ji, J, Li, X.Y., Xu, J.*, Yang X.Y., Meng, H.S., Yan, Z.R. 2018. Zn-Fe-rich granular sludge carbon (GSC) for enhanced electrocatalytic removal of bisphenol A (BPA) and Rhodamine B (RhB) in a continuous-flow three-dimensional electrode reactor (3DER). Electrochimica Acta. 284: 587.

Feng, L, Li, X.Y., Gan, L.H., Xu, J.* 2018. Synergistic effects of electricity and biofilm on Rhodamine B (RhB) degradation in three-dimensional biofilm electrode reactors (3D-BERs). Electrochimica Acta.290: 165.

Xu, J., Hu, Y.Y., Li, X.Y., Chen, J.J., Sheng, G.P.* 2018. Rapidly probing the interactions between sulfamethazine antibiotics and fulvic acids. Environmental Pollution. 243: 752.

Xu, J.*, Li, X.Y., Gan, L.H., Li, X.Y.* 2018. Fermentation liquor of CaO₂ treated chemically enhanced primary sedimentation (CEPS) sludge for bioplastic biosynthesis. Science of the Total Environment. 664: 547.

Ji, J., Liu, Y., Yang, X.Y., Xu, J.*, Li, X.Y.* 2018. Multiple response optimization for high efficiency energy saving treatment of rhodamine B wastewater in a three-dimensional electrochemical reactor. Journal of Environmental Management.218: 300.

Li, X.Y., Xu, J.*, Cheng, J.P., Feng, L., Shi, Y.F., Ji, J. 2017. TiO₂-SiO₂/GAC particles for enhanced electrocatalytic removal of acid orange 7 (AO7) dyeing wastewater in a three-dimensional electrochemical reactor. Separation and Purification Technology. 187: 303.

Lin, L., Li, R.H., Li, Y., Xu, J., Li, X.Y. 2017. Recovery of organic carbon and phosphorus from wastewater by Fe-enhanced primary sedimentation and sludge fermentation. Process Biochemistry. 54, 135.

Xu, J., Yu, H.Q., Li, X.Y.* 2016. Probing the contribution of extracellular polymeric substance fractions to activated-sludge bioflocculation using particle image velocimetry in combination with extended DLVO analysis. Chemical Engineering Journal.303: 627.

Xu, J., Yu, H.Q., Sheng, G.P.* 2016.Kinetics and thermodynamics of interaction between sulfonamide antibiotics and humic acids: surface plasmon resonance and isothermal titration microcalorimetry analysis. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 302: 262.

Xu, J., Li, X.Y.* 2016. Investigation of the effect of nanoparticle exposure on the flocculability of activated sludge using particle image velocimetry in combination with the extended DLVO analysis. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces. 143: 382.

Xu, J., Luo, H.W., Wang, Y.K., Sheng, G.P.* 2015. Fluorescence approach for investigating binding properties between metals and soluble microbial products from a biological wastewater treatment plant. Process Biochemistry. 50: 636.

Xu, J., Sheng, G.P.*, Ma, Y., Wang, L.F., Yu, H.Q. 2013. Roles of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) in the migration and removal of sulfamethazine in activated sludge system. Water Research. 47: 5298.

Sheng, G.P., Xu, J., Luo, H.W., Li, W.W., Li, W.H., Yu, H.Q., Xie, Z., Wei, S.Q., Hu, F.C. 2013. Thermodynamic analysis on the binding of heavy metals onto extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) of activated sludge. Water Research. 47: 607.

Sheng, G.P.,Xu, J., Li, W.H., Yu, H.Q. 2013. Quantification of the interactions between Ca²⁺, Hg²⁺ and extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) of sludge. Chemosphere. 93: 1436.

Li, Y., Li A.M., Xu, J., Li, W.W., Yu, H.Q. 2013. Formation of soluble microbial products (SMP) by activated sludge at various salinities. Biodegradation. 24: 69.

Xu, J., Sheng, G.P.*, Luo, H.W., Li, W.W., Wang, L.F., Yu, H.Q. 2012. Fouling of proton exchange membrane (PEM) deteriorates the performance of microbial fuel cell. Water Research. 46: 1817.

Ni B.J., Fang, F., Xie, W.M., Xu, J., Yu, H.Q. 2012. Formation of Distinct Soluble Microbial Products by Activated Sludge: Kinetic Analysis and Quantitative Determination. Environmental Science & Technology.46: 1667.

Li, W.W.,Wang, Y.K.,Xu, J., Tong, Y.R.,Peng, H.,Sheng, G.P., Yu, H.Q. 2012. A dead-end filtration method to rapidly and quantitatively evaluate the fouling resistance of nylon mesh for membrane bioreactors. Separation and Purification Technology. 89: 107.

Li, Y., Li, A.M., Xu, J., Liu, B., Fu, L.C., Li, W.W., Yu, H.Q. 2012. SMP production by activated sludge in the presence of a metabolic uncoupler, 3,3',4',5-tetrachlorosalicylanilide (TCS).Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 95: 1313.

Xu, J., Sheng, G.P.*, Luo, H.W., Fang, F., Li, W.W., Zeng, R.J., Tong, Z.H., Yu, H.Q. 2011. Evaluating the influence of process parameters on soluble microbial products formation using response surface methodology coupled with grey relational analysis. Water Research. 45: 674.

Ni B.J., Zeng, R.J., Fang, F., Xie, W.M., Xu, J., Sheng, G.P., Sun, Y.J., Yu, H.Q. 2011. Evaluation on factors influencing the heterotrophic growth on the soluble microbial products of autotrophs. Biotechnology and Bioengineering. 108: 804.

Li, W.W., Sheng, G.P., Wang, Y.K., Liu, X.W., Xu, J., Yu, H.Q. 2011. Filtration behaviors and biocake formation mechanism of mesh filters used in membrane bioreactors.Separation and Purification Technology.81: 472.

Liu, X.M., Sheng, G.P., Luo, H.W., Zhang, F., Yuan, S.J., Xu, J., Zeng, R.J., Wu, J.G., Yu, H.Q. 2010. Contribution of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) to the sludge aggregation. Environmental Science & Technology.44: 4355.

Ni, B.J.,Rittmann, B.E., Fang, F.,Xu, J.,Yu, H.Q. 2010.Long-term formation of microbial products in a sequencing batch reactor. Water Research.44: 3787.

Fang, F., Liu, X.W., Xu, J., Yu H.Q., Liu, Y.M. 2009. Formation of aerobic granules and their PHB production at various substrate and ammonium concentrations. Bioresource Technology. 100: 59.

Ni, B.J., Zeng, R.J., Fang, F., Xu, J., Sheng, G.P., Yu, H.Q. 2009. A novel approach to evaluate the production kinetics of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) by activated sludge using weighted nonlinear least-squares analysis. Environmental Science & Technology.43: 3743.

Liu, S.Y., Chen, Y.P., Fang, F., Xu, J., Sheng, G.P., Yu, H.Q., Liu, G., Tian, Y.C. 2009. Measurement of dissolved oxygen and its diffusivity in aerobic granules using a lithographically-fabricated microelectrode array. Environmental Science & Technology. 43: 1160.

Patents

Xu, J., Li, X.Y., Meng, H.S., 2018. Preparation and application of a porous sludge-based particle electrode catalyst doped with copper tailings (Patent No. ZL201810751159.5)

Xu, J., Li, X.Y., Ji., J., 2018. Method for preparing sludge-based Fe-Zn three-dimensional particle electrode catalysts from excess sludge (Patent No. ZL201810288718.3)

Xu, J., Wu, Z.Y., Liu, Y., 2020. Three-dimensional electrochemical coupled three-dimensional bio-electrochemical system for coking wastewater treatment (Patent No. ZL202020129652.6)

Li, X.Y., Xu, J., 2017. Three-dimensional electrochemical coupled three-dimensional bio-electrochemical sewage treatment device (Patent No. ZL201710846688.9)

Li, X.Y., Xu, J., 2017. Advanced treatment of landfill leachate reverse osmosis concentrate by three-dimensional electrochemical coupled three-dimensional bio-electrochemical technology (Patent No. ZL201710846651.6)

Li, X.Y., Xu, J., 2017. Multi-stage heterogeneous three-dimensional electrochemical reaction device for wastewater treatment (Patent No. ZL201721200764.0)

CONFERENCES

Plenary, keynote or invited talks

Xu, J., The First Youth Forum of China Environmental Science, Guangzhou, China, 2023.7.22-23 (Invited)

Xu, J., 2023 Water Treatment Technology Innovation and Frontier Application Seminar& Young Scholar Forum, Suzhou, China, 2023.7.23-25 (Invited)

Xu, J., Seminar on New Materials and Technologies for Water Treatment and Sludge Disposal, Nanjing, China, 2021.11.22 (Invited)

Xu, J., Science and Technology Annual Conference of the Chinese Society for Environmental Sciences, Tianjing, China, 2021.11.19-21 (Invited)

Contributed talks

Xu, J., Environmental Engineering Youth Forum by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, Wuhan, China, 2020.11.6-7

Xu, J., Seminar on Environmental Pollution Control Technology, Nanjing, China, 2020.9.20-22

Xu, J., Ecological and Environmental Youth Forum in the Northeast Region, Harbin, China, 2019.6.29-30

Xu, J., International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, 2015.12.15-20

Xu, J., The 6th IWA-ASPIRE Conference and Exhibition, Beijing, China. 2015.9.20-24

2022 ECNU Outstanding Teaching Award

2020 Excellent Oral Presentation Award in Environmental Engineering Youth Forum by the National Natural Science Foundation of China

2019 ECNU Outstanding Young Scholar Award

2017 ECNU Young Teachers Teaching Competition (First Prize)