
Zaixing Li, Ph.D., Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering, Doctoral supervisor. He is an expert from the National Science and Technology Expert Database, a letter review expert from the National Natural Science Foundation of China, China Engineering Education Certification Expert, and National Registered Environmental Impact Assessment Engineer. He has published more than 100 international journal papers. He teaches Water Pollution Control Engineering, Energy-saving Emission Reduction and Green Low-carbon, and Theory and Technology of Sewage Treatment and Resource Utilization. His education experiences are shown in the table below.
1993-1997 |
Bachelor of Engineering, Department of Environmental Engineering, North China Electric Power University |
1998-2001 |
Master of Engineering, Department of Environmental Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology |
2003-2007 |
Ph. D., Department of Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing |
2009-2011 |
Postdoctoral, Tsinghua University. |
I. Major Research Areas
II. Rewards and Honors
III. Research Projects
IV. Representative Publications
[1] Zaixing Li, Sijie Yin, Qi Liu, Yanfang Liu, Xiaoshuai Liu, Xuejiao Ma, Nannan Wang, Yanhe Han*, Synergistic nitrogen removal through sulfate reduction and sulfur autotrophic denitrification driven by sustained-release carbon source in sulfate-rich wastewater. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 13 (2025) 118171.
[2] Zaixing Li, Wenjing Zhang, Wei Gao, Rui Liu, Shangyi Shu, Bingbing Xu, Xue Qin, Chen Hong, Nannan Wang, Extraction of proteins from streptomycin fermentation residue using aminosilane-modified magnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticles immobilized with neutral protease and lysozyme. Process Biochemistry 160 (2026) 50–62.
[3] Xiaomin Liu, Peipei Han, Yicheng Su, Nannan Wang, Xiaofei Chen, Shipeng Zhang, Lei Ma*, Zaixing Li*, Synthesis of metal-supported SrFexZr1-xO3-δ catalysts: Study on the reaction mechanism of photo-Fenton synergistic catalytic degradation of m-cresol. Applied Surface Science 719 (2026) 165029.
[4] Zaixing Li, Chao Li, Xiaomin Liu, Nannan Wang, Xiaowei Liu*, Lei Ma*, Simultaneous treatment of trace pollutant and compound pollution using an effective n-ZnO@p-LaFeO3/3DOM SiO2 photocatalyst. Separation and Purification Technology 354 (2025) 128714.
[5] Yi Liang, Lixin Zhao, Yubin Zhao, Zaixing Li*, Jing Feng, Zonglu Yao, Bingnan Ye, Jiankun Chen, Zhifang Ning, Peiqi Li, Jiadong Yu*. Novel insights from lignocellulosic waste to biogas through regulated dry-wet combined anaerobic digestion: Focusing on mining key microbes. Bioresource Technology, 2022, 348: 126778
[6] Yunmeng Cao, Lin Yue*, Zaixing Li*, Yonghui Han, Jing Lian, Huiping Qin, Shuyan He. Construction of Sn-Bi-MOF/Ti3C2 Schottky junction for photocatalysis of tetracycline: Performance and degradation mechanism. Applied Surface Science, 2023, 609: 155191
[7] Jiashuo Hu, Chen Hong*, Chengwang Zhao, Yanxiao Si, Yi Xing, Wei Ling, Bo Zhang, Zaixing Li*, Yijie Wang, Lihui Feng, Jian Yang. Nitrogen self-doped hierarchical porous carbon via penicillin fermentation residue (PR) hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) and activation for supercapacitance. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2022, 918: 165452
[8] Chao Li, Zaixing Li*, Chen Xiaofei, Zhang Qinqin, Qi Haojie, Yue Xin,Xing Qian, Tian Zhanwei, Zhang Chenyang, Ma Weitao. Novel 3DOM CeO2 Supported LaFeO3 as an Effective Heterogeneous Fenton Catalyst for Degradation of Methylene Blue. Journal of Environmental Engineering, 2022, 148(9): 04022057
[9] Chao Li, Zaixing Li *, Xiaofei Chen, Qinqin Zhang, Chenyang Zhang, Xin Yue, Qian Xing, Zhanwei Tian, Weitao Ma, Haojie Qi. Three-dimensional ordered macroporous ceria–lanthanum cobaltate composite as efficient catalyst to activate peroxymonosulfate for N, N-dimethylformamide degradation. Journal of Materials Science, 2022, 57(34): 16280-16300
[10] Chao Li, Xiaofei Chen, Qinqin Zhang, Chenyang Zhang, Zaixing Li*, Jianrui Niu, Zhuang He, Qian Xing, Zhanwei Tian, Weitao Ma, Haojie Qi. Novel porous perovskite composite CeO2@ LaMnO3/3DOM SiO2 as an effective catalyst for activation of PMS toward oxidation of urotropine. Advanced Powder Technology, 2022, 33(11): 103802
[11] Xue Qin, Xiaosha Wu, Zhinan Teng, Xiaoyue Lou, Xuebin Han, Zaixing Li*, Yonghui Han, Fan Zhang, Gong Li. Effects of adding biochar on the preservation of nitrogen and passivation of heavy metal during hyperthermophilic composting of sewage sludge. Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, 2023, 73(1): 15-24
[12] Yanfang Liu, Wei Gao, Rui Liu, Wenjing Zhang, Jianrui Niu, Xiaoyue Lou, Gong Li, Haoyun Liu, Zaixing Li*. Removal of phosphorus using biochar derived from Fenton sludge: Mechanism and performance insights. Water Environment Research, 2022, 94(7): 10763
[13] Lihui Feng, Zaixing Li, Chen Hong*, Yi Xing*, Yan Qin, Yongtao Lü, Xiumei Zhao, Jianwei Lu. Characteristic analysis of bio-oil from penicillin fermentation residue by catalytic pyrolysis. Environmental Technology, 2022, 44(16): 2481-2489
[14] Zhuang He, Yingnan He, Fengqin Chang, Zaixing Li*, Jianrui Niu, Meng Li, Shusheng Zhang, Xiaohua Li*, Rongguang Shi, Guangzhi Hu. Efficient pH-universal degradation of antibiotic tetracycline via Co2P decorated Neosinocalamus affinis biochar. Chemosphere, 2021, 286: 131759
[15] Chen Hong, Zhiqiang Wang, Yanxiao Si, Yi Xing*, Jian Yang, Lihui Feng, Yijie Wang, Jiashuo Hu*, Zaixing Li*, Yifei Li. Catalytic Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Penicillin Residue for the Production of Bio-Oil over Different Homogeneous/Heterogeneous Catalysts. Catalysts, 2021, 11: 849-865
[16] Jian Yang, Chen Hong*, Yi Xing*, Zixuan Zheng, Zaixing Li*, Xiumei Zhao, Yongtao Lv, Jianwei Lu. Study on the hydrothermal liquefaction of antibiotic residues with molecular sieve catalysts in the ethanol–water system: focus on product distribution and characterization. RSC Advances, 2021, 11: 26763-26772
[17] Lin Yue, Yunmeng Cao, Yonghui Han, Zaixing Li*, Xiao Luo, Yanfang Liu. Preparation of core-shell structured Fe3O4@Sn-MOF composite and photocatalytic performance[J]. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2021, 870: 159339
[18] Zaixing Li, Ying Zhang, Yunmeng Cao, Shilei Zhou, Yonghui Han, Lin Yue*. Characterization of Sn-MOF and its adsorption application for Acid Red 3R. Materials Letters, 2021, 282: 128647
[19] Pengjia Ding, Jianrui Niu*, Fengqin Chang, Zhuang He, Thomas W?gberg, Zaixing Li*, Guangzhi Hu*. NiCo2O4 hollow microsphere–mediated ultrafast peroxymonosulfate activation for dye degradation. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2021, 32: 2495-2498
V. Patents and Software Copyrights
[1] Li Zaixing, Ma Jun, Wu Xiaosha, Huang Yali, Han Xuebin, Qin Xue, Liu Shuang. Device for Treatment of Organic Waste. Australia, 2020103751, 2021.01.27.
[2] Li Zaixing, Liu Yanfang, Liu Xiaoshuai, Yue Xin, Lu Jianwei, Lu Yongtao, Zhang Fan, Han Xuebin. Biological Filler Comprising 1,5.Dihydroxyanthraquinone and Thiobacillus Denitrificans Population and Method of Using the Same for Nitrogen Removal from Wastewater. Australia, 2020103821, 2021.01.27.
[3] Li Zaixing, Ma Jun, Wu Xiaosha, Huang Yali, Han Xuebin, Qin Xue, Liu Shuang. Bacillus Subtilis BS40-4 Strain and Method for Composting Organic Wastes by Using the Same. Australia, 2021103470, 2021.07.21.
[4] Li Zaixing, Liu Yanfang, Liu Xiaoshuai, Yue Xin, Lu Jianwei, Lu Yongtao, Zhang Fan, Han Xuebin. Biological Filler Comprising 1,5.Dihydroxyanthraquinone and Thiobacillus Denitrificans Population and Method of Using the Same for Nitrogen Removal from Wastewater. America, US 11365142B2, 2022.06.21.
[5] Li Zaixing, Li Xuemei, Ma Weitao, Li Guixia, Sun Qing. A membrane electrolysis device for treating high chlorine organic wastewater, China, ZL 202210947256.8, 2022. 11. 22.
[6] Li Zaixing, Zhang Tao, Li Guixia, Zhong Weizhang, Huo Ran. A method for resource utilization of antibiotic residue, China, ZL 201811502214.3, 2022.05.03.
[7] Li Zaixing, Ma Weitao, Chen Xiaofei, Li Guixia, Liu Yanfang, Qin Xue. Preparation method and application of a composite electrode for treating high chlorine organic wastewater, China, ZL 202110744082.0, 2022.11.22.
[8] Li Zaixing, Wang Zhanwu, Liu Shuang, Hu Dong. Technologies of Livestock andPoultry Manure for Fertilizer, Chemical Industry Press, 2025.
[9] Zhang Lulu, Liu Jingling, Liu Yong, Cui Jiansheng, Li Zaixing, Li Shuangjiang. Assessment of ecosystem health and typical pollutants ecological risk in Baiyang Lake: a study based on benthic planktonic coupling Food web, China Environment Publishing Group, 2018.
[10] Chen Ji, Tian Jianwei, Wei Yong, Li Bingfeng, Qi Jifeng, Zhao Kai, Li Yugui, Li Zaixing, Zhao Youcai, Xu Ming, Hou Jingyue, Liu Shihu, Ran Qiyan, Li Zheng, Guan Beibei. Environmental design and management of large-scale biological natural gas engineering, Hebei Science and Technology Publishing House, 2021.
VI. Admissions Information
Zaixing Li is currently recruiting mainly for Master's degree candidates in Environmental Engineering (083000) and Master's degree candidates in Specialties (085701). The students from majors such as Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Materials Engineering to join our team are warmly welcomed.