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Researcher

Xuetong Yang

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20 Results

2026

Ferrate-assisted nonthermal plasma for efficient PFOA degradation in landfill leachate : mitigating bulk organic interference and enhancing application potential

Changtao ChenZhuofan YuRui ZhangXuetong YangQintong WangYuxian JiXiaoyu ChengJun LiAnton NikiforovStijn Van Hulle et al.

A1 Journal Article in WATER RESEARCH

Intensification of ozone gas/liquid mass transfer and ozonation efficiency : a critical review

Xuetong YangTao ZhangZe LiuRui ZhangChangtao ChenZhengyao LiKristof DemeestereStijn Van Hulle

A1 Journal Article in WATER RESEARCH

2025

Reactive species in nonthermal plasma-based advanced oxidation and reduction processes for micropollutants degradation : generation, contribution and utilization

Changtao ChenXuetong YangChuanlong MaJunfeng NiuKristof DemeestereAnton NikiforovStijn Van Hulle

A1 Journal Article in CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

2024

Degradation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water by use of a nonthermal plasma-ozonation cascade reactor : role of different processes and reactive species

Changtao ChenChuanlong MaXuetong YangMikhail GromovYe TianKristof DemeestereAnton NikiforovStijn Van Hulle

A1 Journal Article in CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL

Hybrid packed bed bioreactor using combined biodegradation and ozonation to enhance nitrogen and micropollutants removal from landfill leachate

Xuetong YangZe LiuChangtao ChenTao ZhangQintong WangRui ZhangFeng DuanXiang TianMingshui YaoKristof Demeestere et al.

A1 Journal Article in BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY

Pilot scale demonstration of an underground biological aerated filter for rural wastewater treatment in a protected area

Rui ZhangXuetong YangDevi BühlerDion van OirschotMireille MartensStijn Van HulleDiederik Rousseau

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING

2023

Comparison of macro and micro-pollutants abatement from biotreated landfill leachate by single ozonation, O3/H2O2, and catalytic ozonation processes

Hao WangSiyu ZhangXuwen HeYongyuan YangXuetong YangStijn Van Hulle

A1 Journal Article in CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL

Degradation of micropollutants in secondary wastewater effluent using nonthermal plasma-based AOPs : the roles of free radicals and molecular oxidants

Changtao ChenChuanlong MaYongyuan YangXuetong YangKristof DemeestereAnton NikiforovStijn Van Hulle

A1 Journal Article in WATER RESEARCH

Enhanced ozone mass transfer and organic (micro)pollutant removal in packed bubble columns

Xuetong YangStijn Van HulleKristof Demeestere

Low-cost mineral packing materials improve DOM and micropollutants removal from landfill leachate in ozonation bubble columns : insights into the enhancement mechanisms and applicability of surrogate-based monitoring

Xuetong YangChangtao ChenTao ZhangXiang TianRui ZhangDave ManhaegheYunliang ZhaoShaoxian SongKristof DemeestereStijn Van Hulle

A1 Journal Article in CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL

Phosphorus recovery from phosphonate-contaminated wastewater by nonthermal plasma treatment prior to adsorption on granular iron-coated sand

Changtao ChenChuanlong MaXuetong YangKristof DemeestereAnton NikiforovStijn Van Hulle

A1 Journal Article in CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL

2022

Enhanced ozonation in packed bubble columns in view of removing refractory humic- and fulvic-like organics from biotreated landfill leachate

Xuetong YangKristof DemeestereStijn Van Hulle

Enhanced removal of refractory humic- and fulvic-like organics from biotreated landfill leachate by ozonation in packed bubble columns

Xuetong YangPieter-Jan De BuyckRui ZhangDave ManhaegheHao WangLicai ChenYunliang ZhaoKristof DemeestereStijn Van Hulle

A1 Journal Article in SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT

Generation of environmental persistent free radicals (EPFRs) enhances ecotoxicological effects of the disposable face mask waste with the COVID-19 pandemic

Ze LiuJianqun WangXuetong YangQian'en HuangKecheng ZhuYajiao SunStijn Van HulleHanzhong Jia

A1 Journal Article in ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

Iron oxide coated sand (IOS) : scale-up analysis and full-scale application for phosphorus removal from goat farm wastewater

Rui ZhangLutian WangFida Hussain LakhoXuetong YangVeerle DepuydtWouter IgodtHong Quan LeDiederik RousseauStijn Van Hulle

A1 Journal Article in SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY

Ozonation of humic acids in bubble columns : can packing material enhance the process efficiency?

Xuetong YangKristof DemeestereStijn Van Hulle

Removal of micropollutants from secondary effluent in a dielectric barrier discharge plasma reactor

Changtao ChenXuetong YangKristof DemeestereAnton NikiforovStijn Van Hulle

2021

Enhanced production and recovery of orthophosphate from wastewater containing phosphonate 1-hydroxyethane-1,1-diphosphonic acid through combined packed-bed ozonation and adsorption

Xuetong YangDave ManhaegheRui ZhangShaoxian SongKristof DemeestereStijn Van Hulle

A1 Journal Article in ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING

Insights into a packed bubble column for removal of several ozone-persistent TrOCs by ozonation : removal kinetics, energy efficiency and elimination prediction

Ze LiuXuetong YangKristof DemeestereStijn Van Hulle

A1 Journal Article in SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY

Intensified ozonation in packed bubble columns for water treatment : focus on mass transfer and humic acids removal

Xuetong YangZe LiuDave ManhaegheYongyuan YangJoël HogieKristof DemeestereStijn Van Hulle

A1 Journal Article in CHEMOSPHERE