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King Lun YEUNG

Ph.D.(1993), University of Notre Dame, USA
Professor, Division of Environment and Sustainability
Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Director, HKUST-CIL Joint Laboratory of Innovative Environmental Health Technologies
Co-Director, HKUST ENVF-INA/LMA Joint Laboratory on Environment
Associate Director, Environmental Central Facility
Director, France-HKUST Innovation Hub

Tel: (852) 2358 7123
Fax: (852) 2358 0054
Email: kekyeung@ust.hk
Office: Room 4550 (Lift 27/28)
Link(s): Personal Home Page

Research Area

Advanced Materials & Technology, Energy, Environmental Engineering: Air Quality Study, Environmental Engineering: Environmental Sustainability, Environmental Engineering: Water & Wastewater Treatment Technologies, Nano Technology

Research Interests

Rational design and synthesis of functional nanostructured and nanoporous materials for green chemical and energy production, environmental protection and pollution abatement, and biological research and medical applications. 

Recent Publications
  • Yingjian Luo, et al. "Photoactive nano-confined Pt in titania nanotubes (Pt-TiNT) via microwave-assisted flow synthesis." Chemical Engineering Journal (2023): 143254.
  • Li, Meng, et al. "Occurrence, risk, and treatment of ciprofloxacin and clarithromycin in drainage." Chemical Engineering Journal 466 (2023): 142968.
  • Li, Meng, et al. "Elimination of chloramphenicol through electro-fenton-like reaction: Reaction mechanism and electron transfer pathway." npj Clean Water 6.1 (2023): 39.
  • Li, Meng, et al. "Iron-organic frameworks as effective fenton-like catalysts for peroxymonosulfate decomposition in advanced oxidation processes." npj Clean Water 6.1 (2023): 37.
  • Song, Jiayu, et al. "Hierarchically Branched Siloxane Brushes for Efficient Harvesting of Atmospheric Water." Small (2023): 2301561.
  • Yeung, King Lun, et al. "Static and mobile disinfection using high intensity narrow wavelength illumination." U.S. Patent No. 11,628,231. 18 Apr. 2023.
  • Tian, Yuan, Wei Han, and King Lun Yeung. "Magnetic Microsphere Scaffold‐Based Soft Microbots for Targeted Mesenchymal Stem Cell Delivery." Small (2023): 2300430.
  • Calzado-Delgado, Mar, M. Olga Guerrero-Pérez, and King Lun Yeung. "Dissolvable Topical Formulations for Burst and Constant Delivery of Vitamin C." ACS omega 8.14 (2023): 12636-12643.
  • Yeung, King Lun, and Dengyu Ji. "Multilevel antimicrobial polymeric colloids as functional additives for latex coating." U.S. Patent Application No. 17/941,217.
  • Song, Jiayu, et al. "Inhibition of condensation-induced droplet wetting by nano-hierarchical surfaces." Chemical Engineering Journal 460 (2023): 141761.
  • Song, J., et al."An atmospheric water harvester with fast and energy-saving water removal and recovery." Biosurface and Biotribology. 9(1), 9–16 (2023):12056
  • Ramos, Ventura Castillo, et al. "Modelling toluene sorption in ionic liquid/metal organic framework composite materials." Environmental Research 219 (2023): 115000.
  • Liu, Zhang et al. "Gel transformation as a general strategy for fabrication of highly porous multiscale MOF architectures. " Chemical Science 14 (2023): 1039.
  • Ramos, Ventura Castillo, Wei Han, and King Lun Yeung. "Functionalization of metal organic frameworks by [BMIM][CH3COO] ionic liquid for toluene capture." Environmental Research 215 (2022): 114341.
  • Yeung, King Lun, Wei Han, and Hao Chen. "Moisture-resistant catalyst for air pollution remediation and method of making the same." U.S. Patent No. 11,511,261. 29 Nov. 2022.
  • Taghipour, Shabnam, King-Lun Yeung, and Behzad Ataie-Ashtiani. "Efficiency of Mechanochemical Ball Milling Technique in the Preparation of Fe/TiO2 Photocatalysts." ChemEngineering 6.5 (2022): 77.
  • Li, Meng, et al. "Exploration of perfluorooctane sulfonate degradation properties and mechanism via electron-transfer dominated radical process." Water Research 215 (2022): 118259.
  • Zhong, Baihua, et al. "Graphene-encapsulated magnetic nanoparticles for safe and steady delivery of ferulic acid in diabetic mice." Chemical Engineering Journal 435 (2022): 134466.
  • Chin Yan Suen, et al. "Virucidal, bactericidal, and sporicidal multilevel antimicrobial HEPA-ClO2 filter for air disinfection in a palliative care facility." Chemical Engineering Journal (2022):134115
  • Calzado-Delgado, Mar, M. Olga Guerrero-Pérez, and King Lun Yeung. "A new versatile x–y–z electrospinning equipment for nanofiber synthesis in both far and near field." Scientific Reports 12.1 (2022): 4872.
  • Li, Meng, et al. "FeN4-doped carbon nanotubes derived from metal organic frameworks for effective degradation of organic dyes by peroxymonosulfate: Impacts of FeN4 spin states." Chemical Engineering Journal 431 (2022): 133339.
  • Li, Meng, et al. "Investigating the electron shuttling characteristics of resazurin in enhancing bio-electricity generation in microbial fuel cell." Chemical Engineering Journal 428 (2022): 130924.
  • Li, Meng, et al. "Dual metal Co-anchored nanosheets to catalyze advanced oxidation processes for highly efficient oxytetracycline degradation." Environmental Science: Nano 9.11 (2022): 4214-4232.
  • Taghipour, Shabnam, et al. "Graphitic carbon nitride-based composites for photocatalytic abatement of emerging pollutants." Nanostructured carbon nitrides for sustainable energy and environmental applications. Elsevier, 2022. 175-214.
  • Li, Meng, et al. "Exploring degradation mechanism of tetracycline via high-effective peroxymonosulfate catalysts of montmorillonite hybridized CoFe composites and safety assessment." Chemical Engineering Journal 427 (2022): 130930.
  • Li, Meng, et al. "Exploring key reaction sites and deep degradation mechanism of perfluorooctane sulfonate via peroxymonosulfate activation under electrocoagulation process." Water Research 207 (2021): 117849.
  • Wang, Qingyue, et al. "Operando investigation of toluene oxidation over 1D Pt@ CeO2 derived from Pt cluster-containing MOF." Journal of the American Chemical Society 143.1 (2020): 196-205.
  • Ramos, Ventura Castillo, Wei Han, and King Lun Yeung. "A comparative study between ionic liquid coating and counterparts in bulk for toluene absorption." Green Chemical Engineering 1.2 (2020): 147-154.
  • Yeung, King Lun, et al. "Colloidal antimicrobial and anti-biofouling coatings for surfaces." U.S. Patent No. 10,842,148. 24 Nov. 2020.
  • Yeung, King Lun, et al. "Ionic liquid-based coating and method of making articles coated with the same." U.S. Patent Application No. 16/874,402.
  • Li, Yuxin, et al. "Performance of an aliovalent-substituted CoCeOx catalyst from bimetallic MOF for VOC oxidation in air." Applied Catalysis B: Environmental 275 (2020): 119121.
  • Olga Guerrero-Perez, M., and King L. Yeung. "Erasmus Mundus EurasiaCat: A successful EU-Asian network for research in Materials Science and Catalysis Preface." CATALYSIS TODAY 356 (2020): 37-37.
  • Ternero-Hidalgo, Juan Jose, Felicia Febriana Budihardjo, and King Lun Yeung. "Rapid synthesis of zeolite film coating on stainless steel." Catalysis Today 356 (2020): 73-79.
  • Roca-Ayats, M., et al. "Titanium carbonitride–graphene composites assembled with organic linkers as electrocatalytic supports for methanol oxidation reaction." Catalysis Today 356 (2020): 101-109.
  • Wang, Qingyue, King Lun Yeung, and Miguel A. Bañares. "Ceria and its related materials for VOC catalytic combustion: A review." Catalysis Today 356 (2020): 141-154.
  • Ramos, Ventura Castillo, et al. "Supported ionic liquids for air purification." Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry 25 (2020): 100391.
  • Guerrero-Pérez, M. Olga, and King L. Yeung. "Erasmus Mundus EurasiaCat: A successful EU-Asian network for research in Materials Science and Catalysis Preface." Catalysis Today 356 (2020): 37-37.
  • M. Malekzadeh§, K.L. Yeung*, M. Halali and Q. Chang, “Preparation and antibacterial behaviour of nanostructured Ag@SiO2-penicillin with silver nanoplates,” New J. Chemistry. 43 (2019) 16612-16620.
  • J.J. Ternero-Hidalgo§, F.F. Budihardjo and K.L. Yeung*, “Rapid synthesis of zeolite film coating on stainless steel,” Catal. Today (2019) DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2019.08.057.
  • Q.Y. Wang, K.L. Yeung* and M.A. Banares, “Ceria and its related materials for VOC catalytic combustion: A review,” Catal. Today (2019) DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2019.05.016.
  • M. Roca-Ayats, K.L. Yeung, M. Hernandez-Caricol, W. Chen, R. Deng, J.L.G. Fiero, J. Lazaro and M.CV. Martinez-Huerta, “Titaniumcarbonitride-graphene composites assembled with organic linkers as electrocatalytic supports for methanol oxidation reaction,” Catal. Today (2019) DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2019.06.079.
  • L.P. Li, J.K.C. Kwan and K.L. Yeung*, “An investigation of the transformation, kinetics and bioactivity of ozone treatment of DEET in water,” Chem. Eng. J. 368 (2019) 10-17.
  • M. Malekzadeh§, K.L. Yeung*, M. Halali and Q. Chang, “Synthesis of nanostructured Ag@SiO2-Penicillin from high purity Ag NPs prepared by electromagnetic levitation melting process,” Mater. Sci. Eng. C 102 (2019) 616-622.
  • Q.Y. Wang, Z.M. Li#, M.A. Banares, L.T. Weng, Q.F. Gu, J. Price, W. Han# and K.L. Yeung*, “A novel approach to high-performance aliovalent-substituted catalysts-2D bimetallic MOF-derived CeCuOx microsheets,” Small 15 (2019) 1903525.
  • K.L. He, W. Han# and K.L. Yeung*, “Preparation and performance of catalytic MOFs in microreactor,” J. Taiwan Inst. Chem. Eng. 98 (2019) 85-93.
  • Y. Li and K.L. Yeung*, “Polymeric catalytic membrane for ozone treatment of DEET in water,” Catal. Today 331 (2019) 53-59.
  • R. Deng, W. Han# and K.L. Yeung*, “Confined PFSA/MOF composite membranes in fuel cells for promoted water management and performance,” Catal. Today 313 (2019) 12-17.
  • W.J. Xie, L.T. Weng, C.K. Chan, K.L. Yeung, C.M. Chan, “Reactions of SO2 and NH3 with epoxy groups on the surface of graphite oxide powder,” Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 20 (2018) 6431-6439.
  • K.M. Ng, Y.T.R. Lau, L.T. Weng, K.L. Yeung, C.M. Chan, “ToF-SIMS and computation analysis: Fragmentation mechanisms of polystyrene, polystyrene-d5, and polypentafluorostyrene,” Surf. Interface Anal. 50 (2018) 220-233.
  • M.C. Ortega-Liebana, J.L. Hueso, S.A. Ferdousi, R. Arenal, S. Irusta, K.L. Yeung, J. Santamaria, “Extraordinary sensitizing effect of co-doped carbon nanodots derived from mate herb: Application to enhanced photocatalytic degradation of chlorinated wastewater compounds under visible light,” Appl. Catal. B 218 (2017) 68-79
  • S.A. Ferdousi, K.L. Yeung*, M.A. Banares, “Safe-by-design concept in mitigating toxicity of Ag/TiNT visible light photocatalysts,” Angew. Chimie (under review).
  • S.M. Kwan, K.L. Yeung*, V. Calvino-Casilda, F. Rubio-Marcos, J.F. Fernandez, M.A. Banares, “Glycerol valorization in a membrane microreactor,” RSC Advances (under review).
  • M.C. Ortega-Liebana, J.L. Hueso, S. Ferdousi, K.L. Yeung, J. Santamaria, “Nitrogen-doped luminescent carbon nanodots for optimal photo-generation of hydroxyl radicals and visible-light expanded photo-catalysis,” Diamond Related Mater. 65 (2016) 176-182.
  • X.Q. Chen, W.K. Ching, K.F. Lam, W. Wei, K.L. Yeung*, “An investigation of the selective adsorptions of metals on mesoporous NH2-MCM-41,” J. Phys. Chem. C 120 (2016) 18365-18376.
  • T. Zhang, L. Lin, X.F. Zhang, H. Liu, X.J. Yan, Z. Liu, K.L. Yeung, “Facile preparation of ZIF-8@Pd-CSS sandwich-type microspheres via in situ growth of ZIF-8 shells over Pd-loaded colloidal carbon spheres with aggregation-resistant and leach-proof properties for Pd nanoparticles,” Appl. Surf. Sci. 351 (2015) 1184-1190.
  •  G.C. Zhang, T. Zhang, X.F. Zhang, K.L. Yeung, “Continuous flow ZiF-8/NaA composite membrane microreactor for efficient Knoevenagel condensation,” Catal. Commun. 68 (2015) 93-96.
  • T. Zhang, L. Lin, X.F. Zhang, H. Liu, X. Yan, J. Qiu, K.L. Yeung, “Synthesis and characterization of ZIF-8@SiO2@Fe2O4 core@double-shell microspheres with noble metal nanoparticles sandwiched between two shell layers,” Mater. Lett. 148 (2015) 17-21.
  • K.K. Cheng, P.S. Chan, S.J. Fan, S.M. Kwan, K.L. Yeung, Y.X.J. Wang, A.H.L. Chow, E.X. Wu, L. Baum, “Curcumin-conjugated magnetic nanoparticles for detecting amyloid plagues in Alzheimer’s disease mice using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),” Biomaterials 44 (2015) 155-172.
  • T.N. Ng, X.Q. Chen, K.L. Yeung, “Direct manipulation of particle size and morphology of ordered mesoporous silica by flow synthesis,” RSC Advances 5 (2015) 13331-13340.
  • K.L. Yeung* and W. Han#, “Zeolites and mesoporous materials in fuel cell applications,” Catal. Today, 236 (2014) 182-205.
  • Zhang, J., Zhang, T., X.F. Zhang, W. Liu, H. Liu, J. Qiu, K.L. Yeung, “New synthesis strategies for Ni/Al2O3-Sil-1 core–shell catalysts for steam reforming of methane,” Catal. Today 236A (2014) 34-40.
  • T. Zhang, X.F. Zhang, X. Yan, L. Lin, H. Liu, J. Qiu, K.L. Yeung*, “Core-shell Pd/ZSM-5@ZIF-8 membrane micro-reactors with size selectivity properties for alkene hydrogenation,” Catal. Today 236A (2014) 41-48.
  • J.Q. Li, L. Li, H.Q. Chen, Q. Chang, X.D. Liu, Y. Wu, C.X. Wei, R. Li, J.K.C. Kwan, K.L. Yeung*, “Application of vitamin E to antagonize SWCNTs-induced exacerbation of allergic asthma,” Sci. Report 4 (2014) 4275.
  • L. Kong, X.F. Zhang, Y. Liu, S. Li, H. Liu, J. Qiu, K.L. Yeung, “In-situ fabrication of high-permeance ZIF-8 tubular membranes in a continuous flow system,” Mater. Chem. Phys. 148 (2014) 10-16.
  • X.F. Zhang, Y. Liu, S. Li, L. Kong, H. Liu, Y. Li, W. Han, K.L. Yeung*, W. Zhu, W. Yang, J. Qiu, “New membrane architecture with high performance: ZIF-8 membrane supported on vertically aligned ZnO nanorods for gas permeation and separation,” Chem. Mater. 26 (2014) 1975-1981.
  • Lin, L. Zhang, T. X.F. Zhang, H. Liu, K.L. Yeung, J. Qiu, “New Pd/SiO2@ZIF-8 core-shell catalyst with selective, antipoisoning and antileaching properties for the hydrogenation of alkenes,” Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 53 (2014) 10906-10913.
  • Y. Liu, S. Li, X.F. Zhang, H. Liu, J. Qiu, Y. Li, K.L. Yeung*, “New membrane architecture: ZnO/ZIF-8 mixed matrix membrane exhibiting superb H2 permselectivity and excellent stability,” Inorg. Chem. Commun. 48 (2014) 77-80.
  • T. Zhang, B. Li, X.F. Zhang, J. Qiu, W. Han, K.L. Yeung*, “Pd nanoparticles immobilized in a microporous/mesoporous composite ZIF-8/MSS: A multifunctional catalyst for the hydrogenation of alkenes,” Microporous Mesoporous Mater. 197 (2014) 324-330.
  • Zhang, Jian., Zhang, Xiongfu., Liu, Weifeng., Liu, Haiou., Qiu, Jieshan., K.L. Yeung., "A new alkali-resistant Ni/Al2O3-MSU-1 core-shell catalyst for methane steam reforming in a direct internal reforming molten carbonate fuel cell", Journal of power sources. v. 246, January 2014, p. 74-83 (2014)
  • Li, Jinquan ; Li, Li ; Chen, Hanqing ; Chang, Qing ; Liu, Xudong ; Wu, Yang ; Wei, Chenxi ; Li, Rui ; Kwan, Joseph K. C.; K.L. Yeung; Xi, Zhuge ; Lu, Zhisong ; Yang, Xu "Application of vitamin E to antagonize SWCNTs-induced exacerbation of allergic asthma", Scientific Reports v. 4, (4275), March 2014 (2014)
  • Zhang, Xiongfu ; Liu, Yaguang ; Li, Shaohui ; Kong, Linyin ; Liu, Haiou ; Li, Yanshuo ; Han, Wei; K.L. Yeung; Zhu, Weidong ; Yang, Weishen ; Qiu, Jieshan "New Membrane Architecture with High Performance: ZIF-8 Membrane Supported on Vertically Aligned ZnO Nanorods for Gas Permeation and Separation", Chemistry of materials v. 26, (5), March 2014, p. 1975-1981 (2014)