Qu Guangzhou

Associate Professor

Affinity Group: Environmental Engineering

Address: College of Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Taicheng Road No.3, Yangling, Shaanxi Province, P. R. China

Tel: +86-029-13659209261

Fax: +86-029-87080055

E-mail: qugz@nwsuaf.edu.cn; qu.gz@163.com

Research Interests

Pollution Control Chemistry and Technology

Wastewater Treatment Processes (Oxidation Processes, Catalytic Oxidation, Photocatalytic Oxidation)

Adsorption /Catalytic Materials Preparation

Professional Experience

2016-2017 : Visiting scholar, University of Cincinnati, US

2014- : Associate Professor of College of Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, P.R. China

2010-2013: Lecturer of College of Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, P.R. China

Education

Ph.D., Environmental Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2010

M.S., Environmental Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, 2007

B.S., Environmental Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, 2005

Teaching

Development of Environmental Science and Engineering (Graduate Students)

Wastewater Treatment and Reuse (Graduate Students)

Design of Environmental Engineering (Graduate Students)

Air pollution Control Engineering (Undergraduate Students)

Publications and Patents

Articles (*corresponding author)

Qu Guangzhou*, Wang Hui, Li Xin, et al. 2021, Enhanced removal of acid orange II from aqueous solution by V and N co-doping TiO2-MWCNTs/γ-Al2O3 composite photocatalyst induced by pulsed discharge plasma. Water Science & Technology, 257-270.

Qu Guangzhou*, Chu Rongjie, Wang Hui, et al. 2020, Simultaneous removal of chromium(VI) and tetracycline hydrochloride from simulated wastewater by nanoscale zero-valent iron/copper–activated persulfate. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27: 40826-40836.

Qu Guangzhou*, Zeng Danyang, Chu Rongjie, et al. 2019, Magnetic Fe3O4 assembled on nZVI supported on activated carbon fiber for Cr(VI) and Cu(II) removal from aqueous solution through a permeable reactive column. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 26: 5176-5188.

Wang Chao, Qu Guangzhou*, Wang Tiecheng, et al. 2018, Removal of tetracycline antibiotics from wastewater by pulsed corona discharge plasma coupled with natural soil particles. Chemical Engineering Journal, 346: 159-170.

Ren Bin, Wang Tiecheng, Qu Guangzhou*, et al. 2018, In situ synthesis of g-C3N4/TiO2 heterojunction nanocomposites as a highly active photocatalyst for the degradation of Orange II under visible light irradiation. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 25: 19122-19133.

Qu Guangzhou*, Kou Liqing, Wang Tiecheng, et al. 2017, Evaluation of activated carbon fiber supported nanoscale zerovalent iron for chromium (VI) removal from groundwater in a permeable reactive column. Journal of Environmental Management, 201: 378-387.

Li Tengfei, Wang Tiecheng, Qu Guangzhou*, et al. 2017, Synthesis and photocatalytic performance of reduced graphene oxide-TiO2 nanocomposites for orange II degradation under UV light irradiation. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 24: 12416-12425.

Li Xin, Wang Tiecheng, Qu Guangzhou*, et al. 2016, Enhanced degradation of azo dye in wastewater by pulsed discharge plasma coupled with MWCNTs-TiO2/γ-Al2O3 composite photocatalyst. Journal of Environmental Management, 172:186-192.

Wang Tiecheng, Li Yujuan, Qu Guangzhou*, et al. 2016, Photocatalytic degradation of acid orange II using activated carbon fiber-supported cobalt phthalocyanine coupled with hydrogen peroxide. Water Air and Soil Pollution, 227: 464-470.

Wang Tiecheng, Qu Guangzhou*, Yan Qiuhe, et al. 2015, Optimization of gas-liquid hybrid pulsed discharge plasma for p-nitrophenol contaminated dredged sediment remediation. Journal of Electrostatics, 77:166-173.

Wang Tiecheng, Qu Guangzhou*, Li Jie, et al. 2014, Depth dependence of p-nitrophenol removal in soil by pulsed discharge plasma. Chemical Engineering Journal, 239: 178-184.

Wang Tiecheng, Ma Tianzhuo, Qu Guangzhou*, et al. 2014, Performance evaluation of hybrid gas-liquid pulse discharge plasma-induced degradation of polyvinyl alcohol-containing wastewater. Plasma Chemistry and Plasma Processing, 34: 1115-1127.

Wang Tiecheng, Qu Guangzhou*, Jie Li, et al. 2014, Evaluation and optimization of multi-channel pulsed discharge plasma system for soil remediation. Vacuum, 103: 72-77.

Qu Guangzhou*, Liang Dongli, Qu Dong, et al. 2014, Comparison between dielectric barrier discharge plasma and ozone regenerations of spent activated carbon exhausted with pentachlorophenol. Plasma Science and Technology, 16: 608-613.

Qu Guangzhou*, Dongli Liang, Dong Qu, et al. 2013, Simultaneous removal of cadmium ions and phenol from water solution by pulsed corona discharge plasma combined with activated carbon. Chemical Engineering Journal, 228: 28-35.

Qu Guangzhou, Tong Yan’an, Gao Pengcheng, et al. 2013, Phytoremediation potential of solanum nigrum L. under different cultivation protocols. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 91: 306-309.

Ji Puhui, Qu Guangzhou*, Li Jie. 2013, Effects of dielectric barrier discharge plasma treatment on pentachlorophenol removal of granular activated carbon. Plasma Science and Technology, 15: 1059-1065.

Qu Guangzhou*, Ji Haibing, Ran Xiao, et al. 2012, Effect of modification with nitric acid and hydrogen peroxide on chromium (VI) adsorption by activated carbon fiber. Advanced Materials Research, 518-523: 2099-2103.

Qu Guangzhou, Li Jie, Wu Yan, et al. 2009, Regeneration of acid orange 7 exhausted granular activated carbon with dielectric barrier discharge plasma. Chemical Engineering Journal, 146: 168-173.

Qu Guangzhou, Lu Na, Li Jie, et al. 2009, Simultaneous pentachlorophenol decomposition and granular activated carbon regeneration assisted by dielectric barrier discharge plasma. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 172: 472-478.

Qu Guangzhou, Li Jie, Li Guofeng, et al. 2009, DBD regeneration of GAC loaded with acid orange 7. Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, 4: 649-653.

Proceedings

Wang Tiecheng, Ma Tianzhuo, Qu Guangzhou*, et al. Evaluation and optimization of electrode configuration of multi-channel corona discharge plasma for dye-containing wastewater treatment. The 9th International Symposium on Non Thermal/Thermal Plasma Pollution Control Technology & Sustainable Energy, Dalian, 2014.

Li Jie, Qu Guangzhou, Lu Na, et al. Decomposition of pentachlorophenol using combination of densification by granular activated carbon adsorption and dielectric barrier discharge. The 44th IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, Houston, USA, 2010.

Qu Guangzhou, Li Jie, Wu Yan, et al. The decomposition of pentachlorophenol on granular activated carbon by ozonation. The 6th International Conference on Applied Electrostatics, Shanghai, 2008.

Qu Guangzhou, Li Jie, Li Guofeng, et al. Dielectric barrier discharge plasma regeneration of activated carbon loaded with acid orange 7. The 12th Asian Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering Congress, Dalian, 2008.

Book

Qu Guangzhou. Advanced oxidation theory and technology for refractory organic wastewater treatment. Beijing: Chemical Industry Press. 2021.

Patents

Qu Guangzhou, Jiaozhi. Device of landfill leachate wastewater treatment. Patent No. CN201920011476.3.

Qu Guangzhou, Xiao Ran. Water treatment device for simultaneously removing heavy metal ions and organic pollutants in wastewater, Patent No. CN201220148744.4.

Qu Guangzhou, Xiao Ran. Water treatment device for simultaneously removing heavy metal ions and organic pollutants in wastewater, Patent No. CN201220148744.4.

Qu Guangzhou. Cylindrical dielectric barrier discharge activated carbon regenerating device, Patent No. CN201220104279.4.

Qu Guangzhou, Li Jie, Wu Yan. In situ regenerating method and device for medium blocking discharging plasma active carbon, Patent No. CN200610047122.1.

Li Jie, Song Ling, Qu Guangzhou, Wu Yan, Li Guofeng, Wang Ninghui. Self-cooling medium barrier discharging ozone water treating device, Patent No. CN200720185381.0.

Li Jie, Li Nan, Wu Yan, Qu Guangzhou, Wang Ninghui, Li Guofeng. Corona discharge plasma body device for treatment of water, Patent No. CN20072 0013297.0.