Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Qian-Yuan Wu"
- Qian-Yuan Wu's recent research focuses on advanced oxidation processes and innovative technologies to mitigate toxic organic pollutants, particularly halogenated compounds like chlorophenols, through methods such as electrocatalytic hydrodechlorination and far-UVC photolysis.
- A significant finding of Wu's studies indicates that the use of palladium-palladium oxide heterostructures and far-UVC light enhances the efficiency of degradation and dechlorination processes, yielding higher catalytic activity and improved toxicity reductions in treated water.
- The research also explores the formation of disinfection by-products during water treatment, revealing that certain oxidation conditions can lead to increased toxicity, emphasizing the need for optimized treatment protocols to ensure environmental safety and water quality.