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Zibo
XU
徐子博

PhD, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Research Assistant Professor
Research Area
Environmental
Research Interests
Engineered Biochar
Geochemistry
Waste Upcycling
Profile

PhD, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Master's Degree, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Bachelor's Degree, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Selected Publications

Xu, Z.; Ma, B.; Tang, Y.; Tsang, D.C.W., Layer-to-tunnel manganese oxides transformation triggered by pyrogenic carbon and trace metals: Key role of reducing and oxidizing components cooperation. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta 2025, 388, 18-33.

Xu, Z.; Yu, Y.; Xu, X.; Tsang, D.C.W.; Yao, C.; Fan, J.; Zhao, L.; Qiu, H.; Cao, X., Direct and indirect electron transfer routes of chromium(vi) reduction with different crystalline ferric oxyhydroxides in the presence of pyrogenic carbon. Environmental Science & Technology 2022, 56, (3), 1724-1735. 

He, M.#; Xu, Z.#; Hou, D.; Gao, B.; Cao, X.; Ok, Y.S.; Rinklebe, J.; Bolan, N.S.; Tsang, D.C.W., Waste-derived biochar for water pollution control and sustainable development. Nature Reviews Earth & Environment 2022, 3, (7), 444-460

Xu, Z.; Zhang, Y.; Graham, N.; Parikh, S.; Xu, X.; Cao, X.; Ok Y. S.; Shaheen, S.; Rinklebe, J; Tsang, D.C.W. Reducing environmental burden of electroplating wastewater treatment by ternary cooperation of zero-valence iron, manganese, and graphitic biochar. Communications Materials 2025, 6, 47

Xu, Z.; Tsang, D.C.W., Mineral-mediated stability of organic carbon in soil and relevant interaction mechanisms. Eco-Environment & Health 2024, 3, (1), 59-76. 

2025

Xu, Z.; Zhang, Y.; Graham, N.; Parikh, S.; Xu, X.; Cao, X.; Ok Y. S.; Shaheen, S.; Rinklebe, J; Tsang, D.C.W. Reducing environmental burden of electroplating wastewater treatment by ternary cooperation of zero-valence iron, manganese, and graphitic biochar. Communications Materials2025, 6,47

Xu, Z.; Ma, B.; Tang, Y.; Tsang, D.C.W., Layer-to-tunnel manganese oxides transformation triggered by pyrogenic carbon and trace metals: Key role of reducing and oxidizing components cooperation. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta 2025, 388, 18-33. 

Zhang, X.; Xu, Z.; Sun, Y.; Mohanty, S.; Lei, H.; Khan, E.; Tsang, D.C.W., Implications of pyrolytic gas dynamic evolution on dissolved black carbon formed during production of biochar from nitrogen-rich feedstock. Environmental Science & Technology 2025, DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.4c08231 

Liliu, Q.; Xu, Z.; Sun, Y.; Khan, E., Graham, N.; Tsang, D.C.W., Carbon-mineral composite design for microwave-assisted degradation of organic contaminants. Journal of Environmental Management  2025 388 125931