2026

Mechanochemical Force–Electron–Chemical Coupling at MnCe/BaTiO₃ Interfaces for Synergistic Multi-Pollutant Catalysis

F. Yao, Y. Peng*, A. Cao, et al.

Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 722 (2026) 140894.

This work reveals how mechanochemical force, interfacial electron transfer, and catalytic chemistry cooperate at MnCe/BaTiO₃ interfaces.

2025

Degradation of o-DCB and Dioxins by MnCe Catalysts Prepared via the Mechanochemical Method

F. Yao, Y. Peng, Z. Gong, et al.

Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 13 (2025) 117071.

Mechanochemically prepared MnCe catalysts were evaluated for chlorinated-pollutant removal and reaction behavior.

Nitrogen-Doped Porous Biochar via Azotobacter chroococcum-Based Nitrogen Fixation for Improved VOC Adsorption

F. Yao, X. Wang, Y. Zhao, et al.

ACS ES&T Engineering, 5 (2025) 402–413.

A biologically assisted nitrogen-doping strategy was developed to improve porous biochar performance for VOC adsorption.

2023

Preparation of Activated Biochar with Adjustable Pore Structure for Efficient VOC Adsorption

F. Yao, G. Ye, W. Peng, et al.

Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 11 (2023) 109611.

Activated biochar with tunable pore structures was designed for efficient adsorption of volatile organic compounds.

Co-author Publications

1. Wang, F. Yao, W. Zhu, et al., Experimental and computational investigation on the organic acid modification of porous carbon for toluene adsorption under humid conditions, Chemical Engineering Journal, 450 (2022) 138070.
2. Zhu, Y., Wang, F. Yao, X. Wang, et al., One-pot synthesis of N-doped petroleum coke-based microporous carbon for high-performance CO₂ adsorption and supercapacitors, Journal of Environmental Sciences, 139 (2024) 93–104.
3. H. Li, M. Tang, L. Wang, Q. Liu, F. Yao, et al., Hydroxylation and N-doping synergistically enhance the CO₂ adsorption and regeneration of amine-loaded mesoporous carbon in flue gas, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 13 (2025) 115223.
4. H. Li, M. Tang, L. Wang, Q. Liu, F. Yao, et al., Molecular simulation combined with DFT calculation guided heteroatom-doped biochar rational design for highly selective and efficient CO₂ capture, Chemical Engineering Journal, 481 (2024) 148362.
5. Cheng, G. Ye, X. Wang, C. Su, W. Zhang, F. Yao, et al., Micro-mesoporous carbon fabricated by Phanerochaete chrysosporium pretreatment coupling with chemical activation: Promoting effect and toluene adsorption performance, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 9 (2021) 105054.