Yufeng Wu | Conservation | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Yufeng Wu | Conservation | Best Researcher Award 

Prof Dr, Yufeng Wu, Beijing University of Technology, China

Prof. Dr. Yufeng Wu is a leading figure in green process engineering, specializing in solid waste recycling and sustainable resource management. With a Ph.D. from Beijing University of Technology, he has led numerous national and international projects, contributing to significant advancements in recycling technology. His research has been widely published, with over 100 academic papers in top journals such as Angewandte Chemie International Edition and ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. With over 6,000 citations in the past five years, his work has a profound impact on both academia and industry.

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Educational Details

Prof. Dr. Yufeng Wu holds a Ph.D. in Material Science and Engineering from Beijing University of Technology, which he obtained in June 2008. His doctoral research focused on Green Processes for Solid Waste Recycling, a field that has shaped his entire career. Prior to this, he earned a Master’s degree in Metallurgical Physical Chemistry from Northeastern University, China, in March 2004. These academic accomplishments have provided a strong foundation for his groundbreaking research in waste recycling and sustainable materials.

Professional Experience

Currently serving as a professor at Beijing University of Technology, Prof. Wu has led numerous national and industrial research projects, positioning himself as a leading figure in sustainable waste management. His work includes significant breakthroughs in the efficient recycling of complex inorganic solid wastes, such as spent energy-saving lamps and CRT phosphors. His expertise extends to the development of low-carbon pyrolysis technologies and pollutant control strategies for managing organic-metal composite wastes like waste enameled wires, printed circuit boards, and spent batteries. He has established standards and performance evaluation methods for typical waste recycling technologies, leading to industrial-scale applications and notable advancements in sustainable engineering.

Research Interest

Prof. Wu’s research centers around solid waste recycling with a focus on both inorganic and organic waste streams. He has developed methods for the reverse deconstruction of inorganic phases, directional depolymerization of organic long chains, and coordinated thermal-material transformations. His innovations have resulted in breakthroughs in key technologies for the recovery of valuable metals, chemical recycling of organic components, and precise pollutant control. He is particularly interested in the efficient recycling of complex inorganic solid wastes and the development of intelligent recycling systems for urban waste.

 

Top Notable Publications

Wu Yufeng, Liu Gongqi, Li Bin. Method for disposal of waste printed circuit board thermal cracking slag and smelting soot. Patent No. 11692238 B2, 2023.07.4

Citation: 2023, U.S. Patent

Authors: Wu Yufeng, Liu Gongqi, Li Bin

Method focuses on thermal cracking and disposal strategies for PCBs.

Wu Yufeng, Yuan Haoran. Method for producing silicon carbide from waste circuit board cracking residue. Patent No. US11667532 B2, 2023.06.06

Citation: 2023, U.S. Patent

Authors: Wu Yufeng, Yuan Haoran

This patent deals with converting waste circuit boards into silicon carbide.

Yufeng Wu, De’an Pan, Tieyong Zuo, Bin Li. A Method of Pretreatment and Bromine Recovery for Printed Circuit Board Incineration Ash. Patent No. 11198615B2

Citation: 2021, U.S. Patent

Authors: Yufeng Wu, De’an Pan, Tieyong Zuo, Bin Li

Focuses on recovering bromine from incinerated ash of PCBs.

Yufeng Wu, De’an Pan, Xudong Sun, Tieyong Zuo. Method for Recovering Valuable Metals and Simultaneously Preparing Ceramsite In-step by Roasting of Cyanide Tailings. Patent No. 10626053B2

Citation: 2020, U.S. Patent

Authors: Yufeng Wu, De’an Pan, Xudong Sun, Tieyong Zuo

Discusses valuable metal recovery and preparation of ceramsite from cyanide tailings.

Yufeng Wu, Shuhao Zhang, Yi Dai, Qiang Zhou, Qijun Zhang, Wei Wang. A method of pyrolytic treatment of waste light emitting diode packaging materials for synergistic phosphor rare earth recovery. Chinese Patent No. ZL202010662003.7

Citation: 2020, Chinese Patent

Authors: Yufeng Wu, Shuhao Zhang, Yi Dai, Qiang Zhou, Qijun Zhang, Wei Wang

Targets rare earth recovery from LED packaging materials.

Yufeng Wu, Wei Wang, Pingping Jia, Baolei Wang, Qijun Zhang. A method for rapid destruction of cathode ray tube phosphor scrap structure. Chinese Patent No. ZL201310269638.0

Citation: 2014, Chinese Patent

Authors: Yufeng Wu, Wei Wang, Pingping Jia, Baolei Wang, Qijun Zhang

Describes a method to efficiently destruct CRT phosphor scrap.

Yufeng Wu, Kaihua Zhang, Bin Li, Wei Wang, Jiamei Yu, Tieyong Zuo. A method for efficient removal of impurities from acid leach solution of waste liquid crystal displays. Chinese Patent No. ZL201710132240.0

Citation: 2019, Chinese Patent

Authors: Yufeng Wu, Kaihua Zhang, Bin Li, Wei Wang, Jiamei Yu, Tieyong Zuo

Discusses impurity removal from waste LCDs through acid leach solutions.

 

Conclusion

In recognition of his exceptional contributions to material science, environmental sustainability, and innovative waste recycling technologies, Prof. Dr. Yufeng Wu is a highly deserving candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His dedication to advancing scientific knowledge, coupled with his impactful research and community engagement, underscores his role as a leader in the field of sustainable engineering and conservation.