Professor
Email: liujing27@mail.hust.edu.cn
Academic Areas: Thermal Engineering, Chemical Engineering
Research Interests: Emissions and control of pollutants from energy utilization system, CO2 capture to combat climate change, New combustion technology, Solid waste treatment and resource utilization, Chemical kinetics
Academic Degrees
Ph.D. in Thermal Engineering, 2007, Huazhong University of Science and Technology;
MS in Chemistry, 2000, Huazhong University of Science and Technology;
BA in Chemical Engineering, 1997, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Professional Experience
l Professor (2012.11-present), State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion, Huazhong University of Science and Technology;
l Visiting Professor (2014.09-2014.10), Department of Chemical Engineering, Arizona State University, USA;
l Associate Professor (2007.11-2012.10), State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion, Huazhong University of Science and Technology;
l Visiting Scholar (2008.06-2008.08), Processes, Materials and Solar Energy Laboratory, CNRS, France;
l Lecturer (2001.07-2007.10), State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion, Huazhong University of Science and Technology;
l Visiting Scholar (2007.08-2007.10), Processes, Materials and Solar Energy Laboratory, CNRS, France;
l Visiting Scholar (2004.08-2005.02), Processes, Materials and Solar Energy Laboratory, CNRS, France;
l Senior Engineer (2000.06-2001.06), Manager of Research and Development Department, Gaoli Electronic Branch of Huagong Tech Co.
Selected Publications
1. Y.J. Yang, J. Liu*, B.K. Zhang, F. Liu. Mechanistic studies of mercury adsorption and oxidation by oxygen over spinel-type MnFe2O4. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2017, 321: 154-161
2. Y.J. Yang, J. Liu*, Z. Wang, Z. Zhang. Homogeneous and heterogeneous reaction mechanisms and kinetics of mercury oxidation in coal-fired flue gas with bromine addition. Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, 2017, 36, DOI: 10.1016/j.proci.2016.08.068
3. Y.J. Yang, J. Liu*, B.K. Zhang, F. Liu. Density functional theory study on the heterogeneous reaction between Hg0 and HCl over spinel-type MnFe2O4. Chemical Engineering Journal, Accepted
4. Y.J. Yang, J. Liu*, F.H. Shen, L.P. Zhao, Z. Wang, Y. Long. Kinetic study of heterogeneous mercury oxidation by HCl on fly ash surface in coal-fired flue gas. Combustion and Flame, 2016,168: 1-9
5. Z. Wang, J. Liu*, B.K. Zhang, Y.J. Yang, Z. Zhang, S. Miao. Mechanism of Heterogeneous Mercury Oxidation by HBr over V2O5/TiO2 Catalyst. Environmental Science & Technology, 2016, 50: 5398-5404
6. Z. Zhang, J. Liu*, F.H. Shen, Y.J. Yang, F. Liu. On-line measurement and kinetic studies of sodium release during biomass gasification and pyrolysis. Fuel, 2016, 178: 202-208
7. Y. Liu, J.B. Hu, X.L. Ma, J. Liu*, Y.S. Lin*. Mechanism of CO2 adsorption on Mg/DOBDC with elevated CO2 loading. Fuel, 2016, 181: 340-346
8. F.H. Shen, J. Liu*, Z. Zhang, Y.J. Yang. Temporal measurements and kinetics of selenium release during coal combustion and gasification in a fluidized bed. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2016, 310: 40-47
9. W.Q. Qu, J. Liu*, F.H. Shen, P. Wei, Y. Lei. Mechanism of mercury-iodine species binding on carbonaceous surface: Insight from density functional theory study. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2016, 306: 704-708
10. J.B. Hu, J. Liu*, Y. Liu, X. Yang. Improving Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity of Metal Organic Frameworks by Li Alkoxide Functionalization: A Molecular Simulation Study. Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 2016, 120: 10311-10319
11. M.J. Wang, J. Liu*, F.H. Shen, H. Cheng, J.X. Dai, Y. Long. Theoretical study of stability and reaction mechanism of CuO supported on ZrO2 during chemical looping combustion. Applied Surface Science, 2016, 367: 485-492
12. Y. Liu, H.L. Li*, J. Liu. Theoretical prediction the removal of mercury from flue gas by MOFs. Fuel, 2016, 184: 474-480
13. F.H. Shen, J. Liu*, Z. Zhang, J.X. Dai. On-line analysis and kinetic behavior of arsenic release during coal combustion and pyrolysis. Environmental Science & Technology, 2015, 49 (22): 13716–13723
14. B.K. Zhang, J. Liu*, G.L. Dai, M. Chang, C.G. Zheng. Insights into the mechanism of heterogeneous mercury oxidation by HCl over V2O5/TiO2 catalyst: periodic density functional theory study. Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, 2015, 35: 2855-2865
15. B.K. Zhang, J. Liu*, Y.J. Yang, M. Chang. Oxidation mechanism of elemental mercury by HCl over MnO2 catalyst: Insights from first principles. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2015, 256: 93-100
16. B.K. Zhang, J. Liu*, F.H. Shen. Heterogeneous mercury oxidation by HCl over CeO2 catalyst: Density functional theory study. Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 2015, 119 (27): 15047–15055
17. M.J. Wang, J. Liu*, J.B. Hu, F. Liu. O2-CO2 mixed gas production using Zr-doped Cu-based oxygen carrier. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2015, 54 (40): 9805-9812
18. Y. Liu, J. Liu, Y. S. Lin*, Strong binding site molarity of MOFs and its effect on CO2 adsorption. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 2015, 214: 242-245
19. Y. Liu, J. Liu*, Y.S. Lin, M. Chang. Effects of water vapor and trace gas impurities in flue gas on CO2/N2 separation using ZIF-68. Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 2014, 118 (13): 6744–6751
20. B.K. Zhang, J. Liu*, C.G. Zheng, M. Chang. Theoretical study of mercury species adsorption mechanism on MnO2(110) surface. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2014, 256: 93-100
21. B.K. Zhang, J. Liu*, J.Y. Zhang, C.G. Zheng, M. Chang. Mercury oxidation mechanism on Pd(100) surface from first-principles calculations. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2014, 237: 344-351
22. Y. Liu, A. Kasik, N. Linneen, J. Liu*, Y.S. Lin*. Adsorption and diffusion of carbon dioxide on ZIF-68. Chemical Engineering Science, 2014, 118: 32-40
23. J. Liu*, W.Q. Qu, C.G. Zheng. Theoretical studies of mercury-bromine species adsorption mechanism on carbonaceous surface. Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, 2013, 34: 2811-2819
24. G.L. Dai, Z.H. Li, W.N. Wang, J. Liu, K.N. Fan*. Periodic DFT study of the deep oxidation in the oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane over V2O5 (001). Chinese Journal of Catalysis, 2013, 34(5): 906-910
25. J. Liu*, W.Q. Qu, S.W. Joo*, C.G. Zheng. Effect of SO2 on mercury binding on carbonaceous surfaces. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2012, 184: 163-167
26. Y. Liu, J. Liu*, M. Chang, C.G. Zheng. Theoretical studies of CO2 adsorption mechanism on linkers of metal-organic frameworks. Fuel, 2012, 95: 521-527
27. Y. Liu, J. Liu*, M. Chang, C.G. Zheng. Effect of Functionalized Linker on CO2 Binding in Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks: Density Functional Theory Study. The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 2012, 116(32): 16985-16991
28. W.J. Xiang, J. Liu*, M. Chang, C.G. Zheng. The adsorption mechanism of elemental mercury on CuO (110) surface. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2012, 200-202: 91-96
29. J. Liu*, M.F. He, C.G. zheng, M. Chang. Density functional theory study of mercury adsorption on V2O5 (001) surface with implications for oxidation. Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, 2011, 33(2): 2771-2777
30. J. Liu*, M.A. Cheney, F. Wu, M. Li. Effects of chemical functional groups on elemental mercury adsorption on carbonaceous surfaces. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2011, 186(1): 108-113
31. Y. Ai, J. Liu*, B.K. Zhang, S.Z. Qian*. Ionic current rectification in a conical nanofluidic field effect transistor. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 
2011, 157(2): 742-751
32. B.K. Zhang, Y. Ai, J. Liu*, J.W. Sang, S.Q. Qian*. Polarization effect of dielectric membrane on the ionic current rectification in a conical nanopore. The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 2011, 115 (50): 24951–24959
33. J. Liu*, W.Q. Qu, J.Z. Yuan, S.C. Wang, J.R. Qiu, C.G. Zheng. Theoretical Studies of properties and reactions involving mercury species present in combustion flue gases. Energy & Fuels, 2010, 24(1): 117-122
34. J. Liu*, Q. Falcoz, D. Gauthier, G. Flamant, C.G. Zheng. Volatilization behavior of Cd and Zn based on continuous emission measurement of flue gas from laboratory-scale coal combustion. Chemosphere, 2010, 80(3): 241-247
35. J. Liu*, X.F. Liu, D. Gauthier, S. Abanades, G. Flamant, J.R. Qiu, C.G. Zheng. Kinetics of heavy metal vaporization from coal in a fluidized bed by an inverse model. Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2010, 5(2): 266-273
36. Y. Ai, J. Liu*, B.K. Zhang, S.Z. Qian*. Field effect regulation of DNA translocation through a nanopore. Analytical Chemistry, 2010, 82(19): 8217-8225
37. S.W. Joo, S.Y. Lee, J. Liu*, S.Z. Qian*. Diffusiophoresis of an elongated cylindrical nanoparticle along the axis of a nanopore. ChemPhysChem, 2010, 11(15): 3281-3290
38. Y.C. Zhao, J.Y. Zhang*, J. Liu, M. Díaz-Somoano, M.R. Martínez-Tarazona, C.G. Zheng. Study on mechanism of mercury oxidation by fly ash from coal combustion. Chinese Science Bulletin, 2010, 55(2):163-167
39. Y.C. Zhao, J.Y. Zhang*, J. Liu, M. Díaz-Somoano, M.R. Martínez-Tarazona, C.G. Zheng. Experimental study on fly ash capture mercury in flue gas. Science in China Series E: Technological Sciences, 2010, 53(4):976-983
40. Y.M. Panta, J. Liu, M.A. Cheney, S.W. Joo, S.Z. Qian*. Ultra-sensitive detection of mercury (II) ions using electrochemical surface plasmon resonance with magnetohydrodynamic convection. Journal of colloid and interface science, 2009, 333(2) : 485-490
41. M.A. Cheney, J. Liu, A. Amei, X. Zhao, S.W. Joo, S.Z. Qian*. A Comparative Study on the Uptake of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Anodonta Californiensis. Environmental pollution, 2009, 157(2)：601-608
42. M.H. Xu*, Y. Qiao, J. Liu, C.G. Zheng. Kinetic calculation and modeling of trace element reactions during combustion, Powder Technology, 2008, 180(1-2): 157-163
43. J. Liu*, S. Abanades, D. Gauthier, G. Flamant, C.G. Zheng, J.D. Lu. Determination of Kinetic Law for Toxic Metals Release during Thermal Treatment of Model Waste in a Fluid-Bed Reactor, Environmental Science and Technology. 2005, 39(23): 9331-9336
44. C.G. Zheng*, J. Liu, Z.H. Liu, M.H. Xu, Y.H. Liu. Kinetic mechanism studies on reactions of mercury and oxidizing species in coal combustion, Fuel, 2005, 84(10): 1215-1220
45. J.Y. Zhang*, C.G. Zheng, D.Y. Ren, C.L. Chou, J. Liu, R.S. Zeng, Z.P. Wang, F.H. Zhao, Y.T. Ge. Distribution of Potentially Hazardous Trace Elements in Coals from Shanxi Province, China, Fuel. 2004, 83: 129-135
46. M.H. Xu*, Y. Qiao, C.G. Zheng, L.C. Li, J. Liu. Modeling of homogeneous mercury speciation using detailed chemical kinetics, Combustion and Flame. 2003, 132: 208-218
47. J.Y. Zhang*, D. Ren, C.G. Zheng, R.S. Zeng, C.L. Chou, J. Liu. Trace element abundances in major minerals of Late Permian coals from southwestern Guizhou province, China, International Journal of Coal Geology. 2002, 53：55-64
Books
1. C.G. Zheng, J.Y. Zhang, Y.C. Zhao, J. Liu, X. Guo. Emission and Control of mercury during coal combustion. Beijing: Science Press, 2010.
2. C.G. Zheng, M.H. Xu, J.Y. Zhang, J. Liu. Emission and Control of Trace Elements during coal combustion. Wuhan: Hubei Science and Technology Press, 2002.
3. F.H Shen, J. Liu, Z. Zhang. Kinetics of selenium and cadmium vaporization during coal combustion in a fluidized bed. Chapter In book: Clean Coal Technology and Sustainable Development, 2016.
Awards and Honors
1. New Century Excellent Talents in University, Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, 2010
2. The first prize of Science and Technology, Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, “The formation mechanisms and emission control of submicron particulate matter from combustion”, 2008
3. Outstanding Young Investigator Award of Hubei Province, 2015
4. Huazhong scholar Award, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 2012
5. Young Investigator Chenguang Award of Hubei Province, 2012
Courses Taught
1. Combustion Theory and Application (BA course)
2. Coal Science (MS course)
3. Modern Instrumental Analysis Method (MS course)
4. Introduction to Discipline Foundation (BA course)
5. Pressurized water reactor chemistry (BA course)
Projects
1. National Key Research and Development Program of China (2016YFB0600604), “Regenerable high-efficiency mercury sorbents and online activation preparation, injection device and control system”, 2016.7-2020.6, Principal Investigator.
2. National Natural Science Foundation of China (51676079), “Studies on the mechanism and molecular design of CO2 capture using metal organic frameworks”, 2017.1-2020.12, Principal Investigator.
3. National Natural Science Foundation of China (51376072), “Removal mechanism and reaction kinetics of mercury oxidation by bromine compounds in coal-fired flue gases”, 2014.1-2017.12, Principal Investigator.
4. National Natural Science Foundation of China (51076055), “Heterogeneous reaction mechanism and kinetics of mercury oxidation over SCR catalyst based on DFT theory”, 2011.1-2013.12, Principal Investigator.
5. National Natural Science Foundation of China (20877030), “Heterogeneous adsorption mechanism and kinetic modeling of Hg, As and Se on unburned carbon of fly ash”, 2009.1-2011.12, Principal Investigator.
6. National Natural Science Foundation of China (50606013), “On-line analysis and kinetics of heavy metals during municipal solid waste incineration”, 2007.1-2009.12, Principal Investigator.
7. International Cooperation Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China (21011130209), “Heterogeneous kinetics modeling of hazardous metals in combustion fumes”, 2010.1-2010.12, Principal Investigator.
8. Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University, MOE. (NCET-10-0412), “Transformation mechanism of trace elements during oxy-fuel combustion”, 2011.1-2013.12, Principal Investigator.
9. Outstanding Young Investigator Project of Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province (2015CFA046)，“The mechanism and application studies on CO2 capture using novel nanoporous materials”, 2015.1-2017.12, Principal Investigator.
10. Basic Research Project of Shenzhen (JCYJ20150831202633340), “On-line measurement and control of toxic heavy metals from waste incineration of Shenzhen”, 2016.1-2017.12, Principal Investigator.
11. Sub-project of National Basic Research Program of China (2006CB20030403), “Emission and simultaneous removal of heavy metals during coal combustion”, 2006.1-2010.12, Principal Investigator.
12. Sub-project of National Basic Research Program of China (2006CB70580604), “Removal of pollutants during O2/CO2 recycling combustion”, 2006.1-2010.12, Principal Investigator.
13. Sub-project of National Basic Research Program of China (2002CB211602), “Formation and transformation mechanism of fine particles from combustion”, 2003.1-2007.12, Principal Investigator.
14. Innovation Research Project of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (2172012KXYQ010) “Key technology and instrument of on-line measurement of hazardous metals from flue gas”, 2012.7-2013.12, Principal Investigator.
15. Innovation Research Project of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (2013QN081) “Molecular design and quantum regulation of novel nano-materials for energy storage”, 2013.1-2014.12, Principal Investigator.
16. National Basic Research Program of China (2011CB201504), “Emission and synergistic removal of heavy metals during thermal conversion of combustible solid wastes”, 2011.1-2015.12, Investigator.
17. National Basic Research Program of China (2014CB238904), “Species evolution and pollution control of harmful elements in coal-fired power plant”, 2014.1-2018.12, Investigator.
18. International Cooperation Key Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China (51661145010), “Fundamental research on clean and efficient thermal conversion of carbonaceous urban solid wastes”, 2016.9-2019.8, Investigator.
19. Key Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China (50936001), “New ideas and methods for CO2 enrichment during oxy-fuel combustion”, 2010.1-2013.12, Investigator.
20. Key Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China (90410017), “Migration and evolution behavior of mineral matters and unique pollutants during combustion and transformation of coals from western region of China”, 2005.1-2008.12, Investigator.
21. Key Project of National High-tech R&D Program of China (2009AA05Z315), “Equipment development and system optimization of O2/CO2 cycle combustion”, 2009.1-2011.12, Investigator.
22. National Basic Research Program of China (2010CB227003), “Gasification characteristics and migration/evolution of harmful elements of various carbonaceous solid materials”, 2010.1-2014.12, Investigator.
23. Key Project of Science and Technology of Ministry of Education (306012), “Simultaneous removal of SO2, NO, CO2 and heavy metals during coal combustion”, 2006.1-2008.12, Investigator.
