Publications

A complete list of my peer-reviewed publications is also available on Google Scholar.

2026

Graphical abstract for Boosting electrochemical reduction-recovery of trace gold(I) with ferric-modified walnut shell charcoal
Boosting electrochemical reduction-recovery of trace gold(I) with ferric-modified walnut shell charcoal
S. Song, W. Zhan*, Q. Weng, C. Zhan, F. Jia
International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 2026, 36(5), 903–915.
Graphical abstract for Trends in electro-adsorption technologies for rare earth elements recovery: Materials, mechanisms, and future prospects
Trends in electro-adsorption technologies for rare earth elements recovery: Materials, mechanisms, and future prospects
W. Zhan, W. Zhang
Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026, 531, 174048.
Graphical abstract for Ion exchange mechanism of Na-modified attapulgite for the recovery of trace Rb(I)
Ion exchange mechanism of Na-modified attapulgite for the recovery of trace Rb(I)
N. Guo, H. Song, W. Zhan*, T. Chen, J. Li, S. Song, M. Badawi
Separation and Purification Technology, 2026, 392, 137184.
Graphical abstract for Selective lithium recovery via photothermal evaporation and hydration-controlled adsorption
Selective lithium recovery via photothermal evaporation and hydration-controlled adsorption
Y. Pan, Y. Zhang, G. Liu, W. Zhan*, W. Zhang
Advanced Science, 2026, 13(20), e202520066.

2025

Graphical abstract for Enhanced trace gadolinium(III) extraction via tailored chemisorption on defect-engineered molybdenum disulfide electrodes
Enhanced trace gadolinium(III) extraction via tailored chemisorption on defect-engineered molybdenum disulfide electrodes
W. Zhan*, Y. Yuan, Q. Weng, Y. Pan, S. Song, J. Arauz-Lara, F. Jia, W. Zhang
Chemical Engineering Journal, 2025, 512, 162632.
Graphical abstract for Electrochemical reduction and recovery of trace gold(I) from environmentally friendly thiosulfate leaching solutions using carbon electrodes
Electrochemical reduction and recovery of trace gold(I) from environmentally friendly thiosulfate leaching solutions using carbon electrodes
Q. Weng, W. Zhan*, X. Zhang, S. Song, Z. Zeng, H. Lwin, J. Arauz-Lara, F. Jia
Carbon, 2025, 232, 119799.
Graphical abstract for Sustainable lithium extraction from produced water: Integrating membrane pretreatment and next-generation adsorbents
Sustainable lithium extraction from produced water: Integrating membrane pretreatment and next-generation adsorbents
Y. Pan, W. Zhan*, W. Zhang
Journal of Environmental Management, 2025, 382, 125343.
Graphical abstract for Advanced computational strategies for lithium chemical and electrochemical adsorption: A comprehensive state-of-the-art review
Advanced computational strategies for lithium chemical and electrochemical adsorption: A comprehensive state-of-the-art review
Y. Pan, W. Zhan*, W. Zhang
Desalination, 2025, 600, 118524.
Graphical abstract for Electro reduction-recovery of Au(S2O3)23− within a low concentration range via multi-porous activated carbon electrodes
Electro reduction-recovery of Au(S2O3)23− within a low concentration range via multi-porous activated carbon electrodes
X. Zhang, W. Zhan*, Q. Weng, S. Wang, S. Song, J. Arauz-Lara, F. Jia
Separation and Purification Technology, 2025, 354, 129134.
Graphical abstract for Exploring phosphorus dissociation kinetics in HCl-leached moderate-grade phosphate ores: Towards high-quality dicalcium phosphate production
Exploring phosphorus dissociation kinetics in HCl-leached moderate-grade phosphate ores: Towards high-quality dicalcium phosphate production
H. Younes, L. Qin, A. Ahmed, F. Jia, S. Song, W. Zhan*
Minerals Engineering, 2025, 231, 109480.

2024

Graphical abstract for Regulating chemisorption and electrosorption activity for efficient uptake of rare earth elements in low concentration on oxygen-doped molybdenum disulfide
Regulating chemisorption and electrosorption activity for efficient uptake of rare earth elements in low concentration on oxygen-doped molybdenum disulfide
W. Zhan, X. Zhang, Y. Yuan, Q. Weng, S. Song, M. Martínez-Lopez, J. Arauz-Lara, F. Jia
ACS Nano, 2024, 18, 7298–7310.
Graphical abstract for A novel insight of interaction mechanism of carboxymethyl cellulose with talc surface: A combined molecular dynamics simulation and DFT investigation
A novel insight of interaction mechanism of carboxymethyl cellulose with talc surface: A combined molecular dynamics simulation and DFT investigation
W. Zhan, S. Yang, S. Bao, L. Ren, C. Liu
Applied Clay Science, 2024, 247, 107201.
Graphical abstract for Efficient and selective Lead(II) removal within a wide concentration range through chemisorption and electrosorption coupling process via defective MoS2 electrode
Efficient and selective Lead(II) removal within a wide concentration range through chemisorption and electrosorption coupling process via defective MoS2 electrode
W. Zhan, Y. Yuan, X. Zhang, Y. Liang, S. Song, M. Martínez-Lopez, J. Arauz-Lara, F. Jia
Separation and Purification Technology, 2024, 329, 125183.
Graphical abstract for Electro-assisted sorption behavior and mechanism of low-concentration rare earth elements on carbon-based materials
Electro-assisted sorption behavior and mechanism of low-concentration rare earth elements on carbon-based materials
X. Zhang, W. Zhan*, Q. Weng, S. Wang, S. Song, J. Arauz-Lara, F. Jia
Applied Surface Science, 2024, 664, 160224.
Graphical abstract for Facet engineering in cadmium sulfide for efficient reduction-recovery of low-concentration gold(I) from thiosulfate solutions
Facet engineering in cadmium sulfide for efficient reduction-recovery of low-concentration gold(I) from thiosulfate solutions
J. Gao, W. Zhan*, Z. Xiang, S. Song, J. Arauz-Lara, F. Jia, P. Chen
Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2024, 413, 126018.
Graphical abstract for Novel recovery of a low-concentration gold thiosulfate complex through electroreduction via a walnut shell charcoal electrode
Novel recovery of a low-concentration gold thiosulfate complex through electroreduction via a walnut shell charcoal electrode
Q. Weng, S. Song, W. Zhan*, X. Zhang, Z. Xiang, J. Gao, F. Jia
Green and Smart Mining Engineering, 2024, 1, 58–66.
Graphical abstract for Controllably constructing morphology and structure of potassium chloride crystal by green supersaturation modulation
Controllably constructing morphology and structure of potassium chloride crystal by green supersaturation modulation
Y. Yuan, W. Zhan, W. Zhang, R. Yao, P. Chen, F. Jia, H. Yi, S. Song, A. Valdivieso
Surfaces and Interfaces, 2024, 52, 104973.
Graphical abstract for Novel strategy for improved sylvite flotation through controlled crystallization
Novel strategy for improved sylvite flotation through controlled crystallization
Y. Yuan, W. Zhan, Y. Tian, A. Valdivieso, H. Yi, S. Song, L. Cisternas, F. Jia
Minerals Engineering, 2024, 211, 108695.
Graphical abstract for Novel insights into sylvite flotation modulated by exposing facets
Novel insights into sylvite flotation modulated by exposing facets
Y. Yuan, W. Zhan, A. Valdivieso, S. Ma, Y. Tian, H. Yi, G. Dong, S. Song, L. Cisternas, F. Jia
Powder Technology, 2024, 443, 119969.

2022

Graphical abstract for Preparation and application of 0D, 2D and 3D molybdenite: A review
Preparation and application of 0D, 2D and 3D molybdenite: A review
W. Zhan, Y. Yuan, C. Liu, P. Chen, Y. Liang, Y. Wang, J. Arauz-Lara, F. Jia
Minerals and Mineral Materials, 2022, 1(1), 5.
Graphical abstract for Manganese and oxygen dual-doping MoS2 boosts reduction and adsorption activity toward efficient recovery of gold(I) from thiosulfate solutions
Manganese and oxygen dual-doping MoS2 boosts reduction and adsorption activity toward efficient recovery of gold(I) from thiosulfate solutions
Y. Liang, W. Zhan*, Y. Yuan, N. Zamora-Romero, F. Jia, B. Yang, Z. Nasrddino, J. Arauz-Lara, S. Song
Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2022, 928, 167185.
Graphical abstract for The reduction mechanism of HAuCl4 on the surface of edge-rich molybdenum disulfide
The reduction mechanism of HAuCl4 on the surface of edge-rich molybdenum disulfide
Y. Yuan, W. Zhan, F. Jia, S. Song
Surfaces and Interfaces, 2022, 33, 102199.
Graphical abstract for Microwave-assisted hydrothermal synthesis of MoS2–Ag3PO4 nanocomposites as visible light photocatalyst for the degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride
Microwave-assisted hydrothermal synthesis of MoS2–Ag3PO4 nanocomposites as visible light photocatalyst for the degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride
H. Lwin, W. Zhan, F. Jia, S. Song
Environmental Technology, 2022, 43(1), 149–162.

2021

Graphical abstract for Efficient recovery of gold(I) from thiosulfate solutions through photocatalytic reduction with Mn(II)-doped MoS2
Efficient recovery of gold(I) from thiosulfate solutions through photocatalytic reduction with Mn(II)-doped MoS2
W. Zhan, Y. Yuan, X. Yao, B. Yang, F. Jia, C. Lin, J. Arauz-Lara, S. Song
ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2021, 9, 11681–11690.
Graphical abstract for Research progress of molybdenum disulfide as a material for seawater desalination
Research progress of molybdenum disulfide as a material for seawater desalination
Q. Guo, W. Zhan, Q. Wang, F. Jia, S. Song
Chemical Industry and Engineering Progress, 2021, 40, 1456–1468.

2020

Graphical abstract for Construction of MoS2 nano-heterojunction via ZnS doping for enhancing in-situ photocatalytic reduction of gold thiosulfate complex
Construction of MoS2 nano-heterojunction via ZnS doping for enhancing in-situ photocatalytic reduction of gold thiosulfate complex
W. Zhan, Y. Yuan, B. Yang, F. Jia, S. Song
Chemical Engineering Journal, 2020, 394, 124866.
Graphical abstract for Controllable incorporation of oxygen in MoS2 for efficient adsorption of Hg2+ in aqueous solutions
Controllable incorporation of oxygen in MoS2 for efficient adsorption of Hg2+ in aqueous solutions
W. Zhan, F. Jia, Y. Yuan, C. Liu, K. Sun, B. Yang, S. Song
Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2020, 384, 121382.
Graphical abstract for Hydrophobic agglomeration of montmorillonite fines in aqueous solutions induced by dodecyl trimethyl ammonium bromides
Hydrophobic agglomeration of montmorillonite fines in aqueous solutions induced by dodecyl trimethyl ammonium bromides
W. Zhan, H. Yi, S. Song, C. Liu
Chemical Physics Letters, 2020, 739, 136999.
Graphical abstract for Research progress of leaching of gold with thiosulphate
Research progress of leaching of gold with thiosulphate
W. Wang, W. Zhan, F. Jia, S. Song
Hydrometallurgy of China, 2020, 39(6), 451–458.
Graphical abstract for In-situ reduction of Au(S2O3)23− for efficient recovery of gold with magnetically separable shell-core structured MoS2@Fe3O4 composite
In-situ reduction of Au(S2O3)23− for efficient recovery of gold with magnetically separable shell-core structured MoS2@Fe3O4 composite
K. Sun, S. Mao, W. Zhan, C. Liu, F. Jia
Hydrometallurgy, 2020, 198, 105514.
Graphical abstract for Multi-edged molybdenite achieved by thermal modification for enhancing Pb(II) adsorption in aqueous solutions
Multi-edged molybdenite achieved by thermal modification for enhancing Pb(II) adsorption in aqueous solutions
Y. Yuan, W. Zhan, F. Jia, S. Song
Chemosphere, 2020, 251, 126369.

2019

Graphical abstract for Development of 2D-Mt/SA/AgNPs microencapsulation phase change materials for solar energy storage with enhancement of thermal conductivity and latent heat capacity
Development of 2D-Mt/SA/AgNPs microencapsulation phase change materials for solar energy storage with enhancement of thermal conductivity and latent heat capacity
W. Zhan, Y. Zhao, Y. Yuan, H. Yi, S. Song, C. Liu
Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 2019, 201, 110090.
Graphical abstract for Hydrophobic agglomeration behaviors of clay minerals as affected by siloxane structure
Hydrophobic agglomeration behaviors of clay minerals as affected by siloxane structure
W. Zhan, H. Yi, S. Song, Y. Zhao, F. Rao
Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 2019, 568, 36–42.
Graphical abstract for Visible-light photocatalytic degradation pathway of tetracycline hydrochloride with cubic structured ZnO/SnO2 heterojunction nanocatalyst
Visible-light photocatalytic degradation pathway of tetracycline hydrochloride with cubic structured ZnO/SnO2 heterojunction nanocatalyst
H. Lwin, W. Zhan, S. Song, F. Jia, J. Zhou
Chemical Physics Letters, 2019, 736, 136806.
Graphical abstract for Design of MtNS/SA microencapsulated phase change materials for enhancement of thermal energy storage performances: Effect of shell thickness
Design of MtNS/SA microencapsulated phase change materials for enhancement of thermal energy storage performances: Effect of shell thickness
H. Yi, W. Zhan, X. Zhang, Y. Zhao, F. Jia, Z. Ai, W. Wang, S. Song
Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 2019, 200, 109935.
Graphical abstract for A novel method for surface wettability modification of talc through thermal treatment
A novel method for surface wettability modification of talc through thermal treatment
H. Yi, Y. Zhao, Y. Liu, W. Wang, S. Song, C. Liu, H. Li, W. Zhan, X. Liu
Applied Clay Science, 2019, 176, 21–28.
Graphical abstract for A novel core-shell structural montmorillonite nanosheets/stearic acid composite PCM for great promotion of energy storage properties
A novel core-shell structural montmorillonite nanosheets/stearic acid composite PCM for great promotion of energy storage properties
H. Yi, W. Zhan, Y. Zhao, S. Qu, W. Wang, P. Chen, S. Song
Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 2019, 192, 57–64.
Graphical abstract for Driving force for the swelling of montmorillonite as affected by surface charge and exchangeable cations: A molecular dynamics study
Driving force for the swelling of montmorillonite as affected by surface charge and exchangeable cations: A molecular dynamics study
J. Peng, H. Yi, S. Song, W. Zhan, Y. Zhao
Results in Physics, 2019, 12, 113–117.

2018

Graphical abstract for Molecular dynamics simulations study for the effect of cations hydration on the surface tension of electrolyte solutions
Molecular dynamics simulations study for the effect of cations hydration on the surface tension of electrolyte solutions
Y. Yuan, W. Zhan, H. Yi, Y. Zhao, S. Song
Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 2018, 539, 80–84.