Sidan Lu | Green Electrochemistry | Young Scientist Award Published on 22/11/202522/11/2025 by Environmental Scientists Dr. Sidan Lu | Green Electrochemistry | Young Scientist Award Yale University | United States Dr. Sidan Lu is a dynamic environmental engineer and emerging scholar whose research advances innovative electrochemical and bioelectrochemical technologies for sustainable resource recovery, clean water production, and green chemical synthesis. With a strong academic foundation in environmental and water sciences, his work spans membrane electrolysis, electro-fermentation, bioelectrochemical systems, and salinity gradient energy harvesting. He has contributed significantly to developing electroactive membranes, microbial fuel cells, and membrane distillation methods that enable efficient recovery of volatile fatty acids, ammonia, hydrogen, and other high-value intermediates from complex wastewater streams. His publications in leading journals highlight his expertise in integrating microbial processes with electrochemical engineering to enhance energy efficiency, improve water treatment performance, and promote circular resource utilization, supported by a research record that includes 461 citations by 443 documents, 22 documents, and an h-index of 12. Beyond wastewater-focused innovations, his recent work explores green chemistry pathways, including electrochemical conversion of lignin-derived molecules into sustainable chemicals and materials. His collaborative contributions with interdisciplinary teams demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing global challenges in clean energy, decarbonization, and environmental sustainability. Through continued research at internationally recognized institutions, he plays an influential role in advancing next-generation technologies that support climate resilience, renewable energy integration, and environmentally responsible production pathways. Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar | LinkedIn Featured Publications Tan, G., Lu, S., Xu, N., Gao, D., & Zhu, X. (2020). Pseudocapacitive behaviors of polypyrrole grafted activated carbon and MnO2 electrodes to enable fast and efficient membrane-free capacitive deionization. Environmental Science & Technology, 54(9), 5843–5852. Lu, S., Li, H., Tan, G., Wen, F., Flynn, M. T., & Zhu, X. (2019). Resource recovery microbial fuel cells for urine-containing wastewater treatment without external energy consumption. Chemical Engineering Journal, 373, 1072–1080. Sun, Y., Lu, S., Zhao, X., Ding, A., & Wang, L. (2017). Long-term oil pollution and in situ microbial response of groundwater in Northwest China. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 72(4), 519–529. Lu, S., Sun, Y., Lu, B., Zheng, D., & Xu, S. (2020). Change of abundance and correlation of Nitrospira inopinata-like comammox and populations in nitrogen cycle during different seasons. Chemosphere, 241, 125098. Zheng, D., Sun, Y., Li, H., Lu, S., Shan, M., & Xu, S. (2016). Multistage A-O activated sludge process for paraformaldehyde wastewater treatment and microbial community structure analysis. Journal of Chemistry, 2016(1), 2746715.
Dr. Sidan Lu is a dynamic environmental engineer and emerging scholar whose research advances innovative electrochemical and bioelectrochemical technologies for sustainable resource recovery, clean water production, and green chemical synthesis. With a strong academic foundation in environmental and water sciences, his work spans membrane electrolysis, electro-fermentation, bioelectrochemical systems, and salinity gradient energy harvesting. He has contributed significantly to developing electroactive membranes, microbial fuel cells, and membrane distillation methods that enable efficient recovery of volatile fatty acids, ammonia, hydrogen, and other high-value intermediates from complex wastewater streams. His publications in leading journals highlight his expertise in integrating microbial processes with electrochemical engineering to enhance energy efficiency, improve water treatment performance, and promote circular resource utilization, supported by a research record that includes 461 citations by 443 documents, 22 documents, and an h-index of 12. Beyond wastewater-focused innovations, his recent work explores green chemistry pathways, including electrochemical conversion of lignin-derived molecules into sustainable chemicals and materials. His collaborative contributions with interdisciplinary teams demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing global challenges in clean energy, decarbonization, and environmental sustainability. Through continued research at internationally recognized institutions, he plays an influential role in advancing next-generation technologies that support climate resilience, renewable energy integration, and environmentally responsible production pathways. Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar | LinkedIn
Dr. Sidan Lu is a dynamic environmental engineer and emerging scholar whose research advances innovative electrochemical and bioelectrochemical technologies for sustainable resource recovery, clean water production, and green chemical synthesis. With a strong academic foundation in environmental and water sciences, his work spans membrane electrolysis, electro-fermentation, bioelectrochemical systems, and salinity gradient energy harvesting. He has contributed significantly to developing electroactive membranes, microbial fuel cells, and membrane distillation methods that enable efficient recovery of volatile fatty acids, ammonia, hydrogen, and other high-value intermediates from complex wastewater streams. His publications in leading journals highlight his expertise in integrating microbial processes with electrochemical engineering to enhance energy efficiency, improve water treatment performance, and promote circular resource utilization, supported by a research record that includes 461 citations by 443 documents, 22 documents, and an h-index of 12. Beyond wastewater-focused innovations, his recent work explores green chemistry pathways, including electrochemical conversion of lignin-derived molecules into sustainable chemicals and materials. His collaborative contributions with interdisciplinary teams demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing global challenges in clean energy, decarbonization, and environmental sustainability. Through continued research at internationally recognized institutions, he plays an influential role in advancing next-generation technologies that support climate resilience, renewable energy integration, and environmentally responsible production pathways. Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar | LinkedIn
Dr. Sidan Lu is a dynamic environmental engineer and emerging scholar whose research advances innovative electrochemical and bioelectrochemical technologies for sustainable resource recovery, clean water production, and green chemical synthesis. With a strong academic foundation in environmental and water sciences, his work spans membrane electrolysis, electro-fermentation, bioelectrochemical systems, and salinity gradient energy harvesting. He has contributed significantly to developing electroactive membranes, microbial fuel cells, and membrane distillation methods that enable efficient recovery of volatile fatty acids, ammonia, hydrogen, and other high-value intermediates from complex wastewater streams. His publications in leading journals highlight his expertise in integrating microbial processes with electrochemical engineering to enhance energy efficiency, improve water treatment performance, and promote circular resource utilization, supported by a research record that includes 461 citations by 443 documents, 22 documents, and an h-index of 12. Beyond wastewater-focused innovations, his recent work explores green chemistry pathways, including electrochemical conversion of lignin-derived molecules into sustainable chemicals and materials. His collaborative contributions with interdisciplinary teams demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing global challenges in clean energy, decarbonization, and environmental sustainability. Through continued research at internationally recognized institutions, he plays an influential role in advancing next-generation technologies that support climate resilience, renewable energy integration, and environmentally responsible production pathways. Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar | LinkedIn
Dr. Sidan Lu is a dynamic environmental engineer and emerging scholar whose research advances innovative electrochemical and bioelectrochemical technologies for sustainable resource recovery, clean water production, and green chemical synthesis. With a strong academic foundation in environmental and water sciences, his work spans membrane electrolysis, electro-fermentation, bioelectrochemical systems, and salinity gradient energy harvesting. He has contributed significantly to developing electroactive membranes, microbial fuel cells, and membrane distillation methods that enable efficient recovery of volatile fatty acids, ammonia, hydrogen, and other high-value intermediates from complex wastewater streams. His publications in leading journals highlight his expertise in integrating microbial processes with electrochemical engineering to enhance energy efficiency, improve water treatment performance, and promote circular resource utilization, supported by a research record that includes 461 citations by 443 documents, 22 documents, and an h-index of 12. Beyond wastewater-focused innovations, his recent work explores green chemistry pathways, including electrochemical conversion of lignin-derived molecules into sustainable chemicals and materials. His collaborative contributions with interdisciplinary teams demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing global challenges in clean energy, decarbonization, and environmental sustainability. Through continued research at internationally recognized institutions, he plays an influential role in advancing next-generation technologies that support climate resilience, renewable energy integration, and environmentally responsible production pathways. Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar | LinkedIn
Dr. Sidan Lu is a dynamic environmental engineer and emerging scholar whose research advances innovative electrochemical and bioelectrochemical technologies for sustainable resource recovery, clean water production, and green chemical synthesis. With a strong academic foundation in environmental and water sciences, his work spans membrane electrolysis, electro-fermentation, bioelectrochemical systems, and salinity gradient energy harvesting. He has contributed significantly to developing electroactive membranes, microbial fuel cells, and membrane distillation methods that enable efficient recovery of volatile fatty acids, ammonia, hydrogen, and other high-value intermediates from complex wastewater streams. His publications in leading journals highlight his expertise in integrating microbial processes with electrochemical engineering to enhance energy efficiency, improve water treatment performance, and promote circular resource utilization, supported by a research record that includes 461 citations by 443 documents, 22 documents, and an h-index of 12. Beyond wastewater-focused innovations, his recent work explores green chemistry pathways, including electrochemical conversion of lignin-derived molecules into sustainable chemicals and materials. His collaborative contributions with interdisciplinary teams demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing global challenges in clean energy, decarbonization, and environmental sustainability. Through continued research at internationally recognized institutions, he plays an influential role in advancing next-generation technologies that support climate resilience, renewable energy integration, and environmentally responsible production pathways. Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar | LinkedIn
Dr. Sidan Lu is a dynamic environmental engineer and emerging scholar whose research advances innovative electrochemical and bioelectrochemical technologies for sustainable resource recovery, clean water production, and green chemical synthesis. With a strong academic foundation in environmental and water sciences, his work spans membrane electrolysis, electro-fermentation, bioelectrochemical systems, and salinity gradient energy harvesting. He has contributed significantly to developing electroactive membranes, microbial fuel cells, and membrane distillation methods that enable efficient recovery of volatile fatty acids, ammonia, hydrogen, and other high-value intermediates from complex wastewater streams. His publications in leading journals highlight his expertise in integrating microbial processes with electrochemical engineering to enhance energy efficiency, improve water treatment performance, and promote circular resource utilization, supported by a research record that includes 461 citations by 443 documents, 22 documents, and an h-index of 12. Beyond wastewater-focused innovations, his recent work explores green chemistry pathways, including electrochemical conversion of lignin-derived molecules into sustainable chemicals and materials. His collaborative contributions with interdisciplinary teams demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing global challenges in clean energy, decarbonization, and environmental sustainability. Through continued research at internationally recognized institutions, he plays an influential role in advancing next-generation technologies that support climate resilience, renewable energy integration, and environmentally responsible production pathways. Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar | LinkedIn
Dr. Sidan Lu is a dynamic environmental engineer and emerging scholar whose research advances innovative electrochemical and bioelectrochemical technologies for sustainable resource recovery, clean water production, and green chemical synthesis. With a strong academic foundation in environmental and water sciences, his work spans membrane electrolysis, electro-fermentation, bioelectrochemical systems, and salinity gradient energy harvesting. He has contributed significantly to developing electroactive membranes, microbial fuel cells, and membrane distillation methods that enable efficient recovery of volatile fatty acids, ammonia, hydrogen, and other high-value intermediates from complex wastewater streams. His publications in leading journals highlight his expertise in integrating microbial processes with electrochemical engineering to enhance energy efficiency, improve water treatment performance, and promote circular resource utilization, supported by a research record that includes 461 citations by 443 documents, 22 documents, and an h-index of 12. Beyond wastewater-focused innovations, his recent work explores green chemistry pathways, including electrochemical conversion of lignin-derived molecules into sustainable chemicals and materials. His collaborative contributions with interdisciplinary teams demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing global challenges in clean energy, decarbonization, and environmental sustainability. Through continued research at internationally recognized institutions, he plays an influential role in advancing next-generation technologies that support climate resilience, renewable energy integration, and environmentally responsible production pathways. Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar | LinkedIn
Dr. Sidan Lu is a dynamic environmental engineer and emerging scholar whose research advances innovative electrochemical and bioelectrochemical technologies for sustainable resource recovery, clean water production, and green chemical synthesis. With a strong academic foundation in environmental and water sciences, his work spans membrane electrolysis, electro-fermentation, bioelectrochemical systems, and salinity gradient energy harvesting. He has contributed significantly to developing electroactive membranes, microbial fuel cells, and membrane distillation methods that enable efficient recovery of volatile fatty acids, ammonia, hydrogen, and other high-value intermediates from complex wastewater streams. His publications in leading journals highlight his expertise in integrating microbial processes with electrochemical engineering to enhance energy efficiency, improve water treatment performance, and promote circular resource utilization, supported by a research record that includes 461 citations by 443 documents, 22 documents, and an h-index of 12. Beyond wastewater-focused innovations, his recent work explores green chemistry pathways, including electrochemical conversion of lignin-derived molecules into sustainable chemicals and materials. His collaborative contributions with interdisciplinary teams demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing global challenges in clean energy, decarbonization, and environmental sustainability. Through continued research at internationally recognized institutions, he plays an influential role in advancing next-generation technologies that support climate resilience, renewable energy integration, and environmentally responsible production pathways. Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar | LinkedIn
Dr. Sidan Lu is a dynamic environmental engineer and emerging scholar whose research advances innovative electrochemical and bioelectrochemical technologies for sustainable resource recovery, clean water production, and green chemical synthesis. With a strong academic foundation in environmental and water sciences, his work spans membrane electrolysis, electro-fermentation, bioelectrochemical systems, and salinity gradient energy harvesting. He has contributed significantly to developing electroactive membranes, microbial fuel cells, and membrane distillation methods that enable efficient recovery of volatile fatty acids, ammonia, hydrogen, and other high-value intermediates from complex wastewater streams. His publications in leading journals highlight his expertise in integrating microbial processes with electrochemical engineering to enhance energy efficiency, improve water treatment performance, and promote circular resource utilization, supported by a research record that includes 461 citations by 443 documents, 22 documents, and an h-index of 12. Beyond wastewater-focused innovations, his recent work explores green chemistry pathways, including electrochemical conversion of lignin-derived molecules into sustainable chemicals and materials. His collaborative contributions with interdisciplinary teams demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing global challenges in clean energy, decarbonization, and environmental sustainability. Through continued research at internationally recognized institutions, he plays an influential role in advancing next-generation technologies that support climate resilience, renewable energy integration, and environmentally responsible production pathways. Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar | LinkedIn
Dr. Sidan Lu is a dynamic environmental engineer and emerging scholar whose research advances innovative electrochemical and bioelectrochemical technologies for sustainable resource recovery, clean water production, and green chemical synthesis. With a strong academic foundation in environmental and water sciences, his work spans membrane electrolysis, electro-fermentation, bioelectrochemical systems, and salinity gradient energy harvesting. He has contributed significantly to developing electroactive membranes, microbial fuel cells, and membrane distillation methods that enable efficient recovery of volatile fatty acids, ammonia, hydrogen, and other high-value intermediates from complex wastewater streams. His publications in leading journals highlight his expertise in integrating microbial processes with electrochemical engineering to enhance energy efficiency, improve water treatment performance, and promote circular resource utilization, supported by a research record that includes 461 citations by 443 documents, 22 documents, and an h-index of 12. Beyond wastewater-focused innovations, his recent work explores green chemistry pathways, including electrochemical conversion of lignin-derived molecules into sustainable chemicals and materials. His collaborative contributions with interdisciplinary teams demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing global challenges in clean energy, decarbonization, and environmental sustainability. Through continued research at internationally recognized institutions, he plays an influential role in advancing next-generation technologies that support climate resilience, renewable energy integration, and environmentally responsible production pathways. Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar | LinkedIn
Dr. Sidan Lu is a dynamic environmental engineer and emerging scholar whose research advances innovative electrochemical and bioelectrochemical technologies for sustainable resource recovery, clean water production, and green chemical synthesis. With a strong academic foundation in environmental and water sciences, his work spans membrane electrolysis, electro-fermentation, bioelectrochemical systems, and salinity gradient energy harvesting. He has contributed significantly to developing electroactive membranes, microbial fuel cells, and membrane distillation methods that enable efficient recovery of volatile fatty acids, ammonia, hydrogen, and other high-value intermediates from complex wastewater streams. His publications in leading journals highlight his expertise in integrating microbial processes with electrochemical engineering to enhance energy efficiency, improve water treatment performance, and promote circular resource utilization, supported by a research record that includes 461 citations by 443 documents, 22 documents, and an h-index of 12. Beyond wastewater-focused innovations, his recent work explores green chemistry pathways, including electrochemical conversion of lignin-derived molecules into sustainable chemicals and materials. His collaborative contributions with interdisciplinary teams demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing global challenges in clean energy, decarbonization, and environmental sustainability. Through continued research at internationally recognized institutions, he plays an influential role in advancing next-generation technologies that support climate resilience, renewable energy integration, and environmentally responsible production pathways. Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar | LinkedIn
Dr. Sidan Lu is a dynamic environmental engineer and emerging scholar whose research advances innovative electrochemical and bioelectrochemical technologies for sustainable resource recovery, clean water production, and green chemical synthesis. With a strong academic foundation in environmental and water sciences, his work spans membrane electrolysis, electro-fermentation, bioelectrochemical systems, and salinity gradient energy harvesting. He has contributed significantly to developing electroactive membranes, microbial fuel cells, and membrane distillation methods that enable efficient recovery of volatile fatty acids, ammonia, hydrogen, and other high-value intermediates from complex wastewater streams. His publications in leading journals highlight his expertise in integrating microbial processes with electrochemical engineering to enhance energy efficiency, improve water treatment performance, and promote circular resource utilization, supported by a research record that includes 461 citations by 443 documents, 22 documents, and an h-index of 12. Beyond wastewater-focused innovations, his recent work explores green chemistry pathways, including electrochemical conversion of lignin-derived molecules into sustainable chemicals and materials. His collaborative contributions with interdisciplinary teams demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing global challenges in clean energy, decarbonization, and environmental sustainability. Through continued research at internationally recognized institutions, he plays an influential role in advancing next-generation technologies that support climate resilience, renewable energy integration, and environmentally responsible production pathways. Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar | LinkedIn
Dr. Sidan Lu is a dynamic environmental engineer and emerging scholar whose research advances innovative electrochemical and bioelectrochemical technologies for sustainable resource recovery, clean water production, and green chemical synthesis. With a strong academic foundation in environmental and water sciences, his work spans membrane electrolysis, electro-fermentation, bioelectrochemical systems, and salinity gradient energy harvesting. He has contributed significantly to developing electroactive membranes, microbial fuel cells, and membrane distillation methods that enable efficient recovery of volatile fatty acids, ammonia, hydrogen, and other high-value intermediates from complex wastewater streams. His publications in leading journals highlight his expertise in integrating microbial processes with electrochemical engineering to enhance energy efficiency, improve water treatment performance, and promote circular resource utilization, supported by a research record that includes 461 citations by 443 documents, 22 documents, and an h-index of 12. Beyond wastewater-focused innovations, his recent work explores green chemistry pathways, including electrochemical conversion of lignin-derived molecules into sustainable chemicals and materials. His collaborative contributions with interdisciplinary teams demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing global challenges in clean energy, decarbonization, and environmental sustainability. Through continued research at internationally recognized institutions, he plays an influential role in advancing next-generation technologies that support climate resilience, renewable energy integration, and environmentally responsible production pathways. Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar | LinkedIn
Dr. Sidan Lu is a dynamic environmental engineer and emerging scholar whose research advances innovative electrochemical and bioelectrochemical technologies for sustainable resource recovery, clean water production, and green chemical synthesis. With a strong academic foundation in environmental and water sciences, his work spans membrane electrolysis, electro-fermentation, bioelectrochemical systems, and salinity gradient energy harvesting. He has contributed significantly to developing electroactive membranes, microbial fuel cells, and membrane distillation methods that enable efficient recovery of volatile fatty acids, ammonia, hydrogen, and other high-value intermediates from complex wastewater streams. His publications in leading journals highlight his expertise in integrating microbial processes with electrochemical engineering to enhance energy efficiency, improve water treatment performance, and promote circular resource utilization, supported by a research record that includes 461 citations by 443 documents, 22 documents, and an h-index of 12. Beyond wastewater-focused innovations, his recent work explores green chemistry pathways, including electrochemical conversion of lignin-derived molecules into sustainable chemicals and materials. His collaborative contributions with interdisciplinary teams demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing global challenges in clean energy, decarbonization, and environmental sustainability. Through continued research at internationally recognized institutions, he plays an influential role in advancing next-generation technologies that support climate resilience, renewable energy integration, and environmentally responsible production pathways. Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar | LinkedIn
Dr. Sidan Lu is a dynamic environmental engineer and emerging scholar whose research advances innovative electrochemical and bioelectrochemical technologies for sustainable resource recovery, clean water production, and green chemical synthesis. With a strong academic foundation in environmental and water sciences, his work spans membrane electrolysis, electro-fermentation, bioelectrochemical systems, and salinity gradient energy harvesting. He has contributed significantly to developing electroactive membranes, microbial fuel cells, and membrane distillation methods that enable efficient recovery of volatile fatty acids, ammonia, hydrogen, and other high-value intermediates from complex wastewater streams. His publications in leading journals highlight his expertise in integrating microbial processes with electrochemical engineering to enhance energy efficiency, improve water treatment performance, and promote circular resource utilization, supported by a research record that includes 461 citations by 443 documents, 22 documents, and an h-index of 12. Beyond wastewater-focused innovations, his recent work explores green chemistry pathways, including electrochemical conversion of lignin-derived molecules into sustainable chemicals and materials. His collaborative contributions with interdisciplinary teams demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing global challenges in clean energy, decarbonization, and environmental sustainability. Through continued research at internationally recognized institutions, he plays an influential role in advancing next-generation technologies that support climate resilience, renewable energy integration, and environmentally responsible production pathways. Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar | LinkedIn
Dr. Sidan Lu is a dynamic environmental engineer and emerging scholar whose research advances innovative electrochemical and bioelectrochemical technologies for sustainable resource recovery, clean water production, and green chemical synthesis. With a strong academic foundation in environmental and water sciences, his work spans membrane electrolysis, electro-fermentation, bioelectrochemical systems, and salinity gradient energy harvesting. He has contributed significantly to developing electroactive membranes, microbial fuel cells, and membrane distillation methods that enable efficient recovery of volatile fatty acids, ammonia, hydrogen, and other high-value intermediates from complex wastewater streams. His publications in leading journals highlight his expertise in integrating microbial processes with electrochemical engineering to enhance energy efficiency, improve water treatment performance, and promote circular resource utilization, supported by a research record that includes 461 citations by 443 documents, 22 documents, and an h-index of 12. Beyond wastewater-focused innovations, his recent work explores green chemistry pathways, including electrochemical conversion of lignin-derived molecules into sustainable chemicals and materials. His collaborative contributions with interdisciplinary teams demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing global challenges in clean energy, decarbonization, and environmental sustainability. Through continued research at internationally recognized institutions, he plays an influential role in advancing next-generation technologies that support climate resilience, renewable energy integration, and environmentally responsible production pathways. Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar | LinkedIn
Dr. Sidan Lu is a dynamic environmental engineer and emerging scholar whose research advances innovative electrochemical and bioelectrochemical technologies for sustainable resource recovery, clean water production, and green chemical synthesis. With a strong academic foundation in environmental and water sciences, his work spans membrane electrolysis, electro-fermentation, bioelectrochemical systems, and salinity gradient energy harvesting. He has contributed significantly to developing electroactive membranes, microbial fuel cells, and membrane distillation methods that enable efficient recovery of volatile fatty acids, ammonia, hydrogen, and other high-value intermediates from complex wastewater streams. His publications in leading journals highlight his expertise in integrating microbial processes with electrochemical engineering to enhance energy efficiency, improve water treatment performance, and promote circular resource utilization, supported by a research record that includes 461 citations by 443 documents, 22 documents, and an h-index of 12. Beyond wastewater-focused innovations, his recent work explores green chemistry pathways, including electrochemical conversion of lignin-derived molecules into sustainable chemicals and materials. His collaborative contributions with interdisciplinary teams demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing global challenges in clean energy, decarbonization, and environmental sustainability. Through continued research at internationally recognized institutions, he plays an influential role in advancing next-generation technologies that support climate resilience, renewable energy integration, and environmentally responsible production pathways. Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar | LinkedIn
Dr. Sidan Lu is a dynamic environmental engineer and emerging scholar whose research advances innovative electrochemical and bioelectrochemical technologies for sustainable resource recovery, clean water production, and green chemical synthesis. With a strong academic foundation in environmental and water sciences, his work spans membrane electrolysis, electro-fermentation, bioelectrochemical systems, and salinity gradient energy harvesting. He has contributed significantly to developing electroactive membranes, microbial fuel cells, and membrane distillation methods that enable efficient recovery of volatile fatty acids, ammonia, hydrogen, and other high-value intermediates from complex wastewater streams. His publications in leading journals highlight his expertise in integrating microbial processes with electrochemical engineering to enhance energy efficiency, improve water treatment performance, and promote circular resource utilization, supported by a research record that includes 461 citations by 443 documents, 22 documents, and an h-index of 12. Beyond wastewater-focused innovations, his recent work explores green chemistry pathways, including electrochemical conversion of lignin-derived molecules into sustainable chemicals and materials. His collaborative contributions with interdisciplinary teams demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing global challenges in clean energy, decarbonization, and environmental sustainability. Through continued research at internationally recognized institutions, he plays an influential role in advancing next-generation technologies that support climate resilience, renewable energy integration, and environmentally responsible production pathways. Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar | LinkedIn
Dr. Sidan Lu is a dynamic environmental engineer and emerging scholar whose research advances innovative electrochemical and bioelectrochemical technologies for sustainable resource recovery, clean water production, and green chemical synthesis. With a strong academic foundation in environmental and water sciences, his work spans membrane electrolysis, electro-fermentation, bioelectrochemical systems, and salinity gradient energy harvesting. He has contributed significantly to developing electroactive membranes, microbial fuel cells, and membrane distillation methods that enable efficient recovery of volatile fatty acids, ammonia, hydrogen, and other high-value intermediates from complex wastewater streams. His publications in leading journals highlight his expertise in integrating microbial processes with electrochemical engineering to enhance energy efficiency, improve water treatment performance, and promote circular resource utilization, supported by a research record that includes 461 citations by 443 documents, 22 documents, and an h-index of 12. Beyond wastewater-focused innovations, his recent work explores green chemistry pathways, including electrochemical conversion of lignin-derived molecules into sustainable chemicals and materials. His collaborative contributions with interdisciplinary teams demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing global challenges in clean energy, decarbonization, and environmental sustainability. Through continued research at internationally recognized institutions, he plays an influential role in advancing next-generation technologies that support climate resilience, renewable energy integration, and environmentally responsible production pathways. Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar | LinkedIn
Dr. Sidan Lu is a dynamic environmental engineer and emerging scholar whose research advances innovative electrochemical and bioelectrochemical technologies for sustainable resource recovery, clean water production, and green chemical synthesis. With a strong academic foundation in environmental and water sciences, his work spans membrane electrolysis, electro-fermentation, bioelectrochemical systems, and salinity gradient energy harvesting. He has contributed significantly to developing electroactive membranes, microbial fuel cells, and membrane distillation methods that enable efficient recovery of volatile fatty acids, ammonia, hydrogen, and other high-value intermediates from complex wastewater streams. His publications in leading journals highlight his expertise in integrating microbial processes with electrochemical engineering to enhance energy efficiency, improve water treatment performance, and promote circular resource utilization, supported by a research record that includes 461 citations by 443 documents, 22 documents, and an h-index of 12. Beyond wastewater-focused innovations, his recent work explores green chemistry pathways, including electrochemical conversion of lignin-derived molecules into sustainable chemicals and materials. His collaborative contributions with interdisciplinary teams demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing global challenges in clean energy, decarbonization, and environmental sustainability. Through continued research at internationally recognized institutions, he plays an influential role in advancing next-generation technologies that support climate resilience, renewable energy integration, and environmentally responsible production pathways. Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar | LinkedIn
Featured Publications Tan, G., Lu, S., Xu, N., Gao, D., & Zhu, X. (2020). Pseudocapacitive behaviors of polypyrrole grafted activated carbon and MnO2 electrodes to enable fast and efficient membrane-free capacitive deionization. Environmental Science & Technology, 54(9), 5843–5852. Lu, S., Li, H., Tan, G., Wen, F., Flynn, M. T., & Zhu, X. (2019). Resource recovery microbial fuel cells for urine-containing wastewater treatment without external energy consumption. Chemical Engineering Journal, 373, 1072–1080. Sun, Y., Lu, S., Zhao, X., Ding, A., & Wang, L. (2017). Long-term oil pollution and in situ microbial response of groundwater in Northwest China. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 72(4), 519–529. Lu, S., Sun, Y., Lu, B., Zheng, D., & Xu, S. (2020). Change of abundance and correlation of Nitrospira inopinata-like comammox and populations in nitrogen cycle during different seasons. Chemosphere, 241, 125098. Zheng, D., Sun, Y., Li, H., Lu, S., Shan, M., & Xu, S. (2016). Multistage A-O activated sludge process for paraformaldehyde wastewater treatment and microbial community structure analysis. Journal of Chemistry, 2016(1), 2746715.
Featured Publications Tan, G., Lu, S., Xu, N., Gao, D., & Zhu, X. (2020). Pseudocapacitive behaviors of polypyrrole grafted activated carbon and MnO2 electrodes to enable fast and efficient membrane-free capacitive deionization. Environmental Science & Technology, 54(9), 5843–5852. Lu, S., Li, H., Tan, G., Wen, F., Flynn, M. T., & Zhu, X. (2019). Resource recovery microbial fuel cells for urine-containing wastewater treatment without external energy consumption. Chemical Engineering Journal, 373, 1072–1080. Sun, Y., Lu, S., Zhao, X., Ding, A., & Wang, L. (2017). Long-term oil pollution and in situ microbial response of groundwater in Northwest China. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 72(4), 519–529. Lu, S., Sun, Y., Lu, B., Zheng, D., & Xu, S. (2020). Change of abundance and correlation of Nitrospira inopinata-like comammox and populations in nitrogen cycle during different seasons. Chemosphere, 241, 125098. Zheng, D., Sun, Y., Li, H., Lu, S., Shan, M., & Xu, S. (2016). Multistage A-O activated sludge process for paraformaldehyde wastewater treatment and microbial community structure analysis. Journal of Chemistry, 2016(1), 2746715.
Featured Publications Tan, G., Lu, S., Xu, N., Gao, D., & Zhu, X. (2020). Pseudocapacitive behaviors of polypyrrole grafted activated carbon and MnO2 electrodes to enable fast and efficient membrane-free capacitive deionization. Environmental Science & Technology, 54(9), 5843–5852. Lu, S., Li, H., Tan, G., Wen, F., Flynn, M. T., & Zhu, X. (2019). Resource recovery microbial fuel cells for urine-containing wastewater treatment without external energy consumption. Chemical Engineering Journal, 373, 1072–1080. Sun, Y., Lu, S., Zhao, X., Ding, A., & Wang, L. (2017). Long-term oil pollution and in situ microbial response of groundwater in Northwest China. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 72(4), 519–529. Lu, S., Sun, Y., Lu, B., Zheng, D., & Xu, S. (2020). Change of abundance and correlation of Nitrospira inopinata-like comammox and populations in nitrogen cycle during different seasons. Chemosphere, 241, 125098. Zheng, D., Sun, Y., Li, H., Lu, S., Shan, M., & Xu, S. (2016). Multistage A-O activated sludge process for paraformaldehyde wastewater treatment and microbial community structure analysis. Journal of Chemistry, 2016(1), 2746715.
Featured Publications Tan, G., Lu, S., Xu, N., Gao, D., & Zhu, X. (2020). Pseudocapacitive behaviors of polypyrrole grafted activated carbon and MnO2 electrodes to enable fast and efficient membrane-free capacitive deionization. Environmental Science & Technology, 54(9), 5843–5852. Lu, S., Li, H., Tan, G., Wen, F., Flynn, M. T., & Zhu, X. (2019). Resource recovery microbial fuel cells for urine-containing wastewater treatment without external energy consumption. Chemical Engineering Journal, 373, 1072–1080. Sun, Y., Lu, S., Zhao, X., Ding, A., & Wang, L. (2017). Long-term oil pollution and in situ microbial response of groundwater in Northwest China. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 72(4), 519–529. Lu, S., Sun, Y., Lu, B., Zheng, D., & Xu, S. (2020). Change of abundance and correlation of Nitrospira inopinata-like comammox and populations in nitrogen cycle during different seasons. Chemosphere, 241, 125098. Zheng, D., Sun, Y., Li, H., Lu, S., Shan, M., & Xu, S. (2016). Multistage A-O activated sludge process for paraformaldehyde wastewater treatment and microbial community structure analysis. Journal of Chemistry, 2016(1), 2746715.
Featured Publications Tan, G., Lu, S., Xu, N., Gao, D., & Zhu, X. (2020). Pseudocapacitive behaviors of polypyrrole grafted activated carbon and MnO2 electrodes to enable fast and efficient membrane-free capacitive deionization. Environmental Science & Technology, 54(9), 5843–5852. Lu, S., Li, H., Tan, G., Wen, F., Flynn, M. T., & Zhu, X. (2019). Resource recovery microbial fuel cells for urine-containing wastewater treatment without external energy consumption. Chemical Engineering Journal, 373, 1072–1080. Sun, Y., Lu, S., Zhao, X., Ding, A., & Wang, L. (2017). Long-term oil pollution and in situ microbial response of groundwater in Northwest China. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 72(4), 519–529. Lu, S., Sun, Y., Lu, B., Zheng, D., & Xu, S. (2020). Change of abundance and correlation of Nitrospira inopinata-like comammox and populations in nitrogen cycle during different seasons. Chemosphere, 241, 125098. Zheng, D., Sun, Y., Li, H., Lu, S., Shan, M., & Xu, S. (2016). Multistage A-O activated sludge process for paraformaldehyde wastewater treatment and microbial community structure analysis. Journal of Chemistry, 2016(1), 2746715.
Featured Publications Tan, G., Lu, S., Xu, N., Gao, D., & Zhu, X. (2020). Pseudocapacitive behaviors of polypyrrole grafted activated carbon and MnO2 electrodes to enable fast and efficient membrane-free capacitive deionization. Environmental Science & Technology, 54(9), 5843–5852. Lu, S., Li, H., Tan, G., Wen, F., Flynn, M. T., & Zhu, X. (2019). Resource recovery microbial fuel cells for urine-containing wastewater treatment without external energy consumption. Chemical Engineering Journal, 373, 1072–1080. Sun, Y., Lu, S., Zhao, X., Ding, A., & Wang, L. (2017). Long-term oil pollution and in situ microbial response of groundwater in Northwest China. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 72(4), 519–529. Lu, S., Sun, Y., Lu, B., Zheng, D., & Xu, S. (2020). Change of abundance and correlation of Nitrospira inopinata-like comammox and populations in nitrogen cycle during different seasons. Chemosphere, 241, 125098. Zheng, D., Sun, Y., Li, H., Lu, S., Shan, M., & Xu, S. (2016). Multistage A-O activated sludge process for paraformaldehyde wastewater treatment and microbial community structure analysis. Journal of Chemistry, 2016(1), 2746715.
Featured Publications Tan, G., Lu, S., Xu, N., Gao, D., & Zhu, X. (2020). Pseudocapacitive behaviors of polypyrrole grafted activated carbon and MnO2 electrodes to enable fast and efficient membrane-free capacitive deionization. Environmental Science & Technology, 54(9), 5843–5852. Lu, S., Li, H., Tan, G., Wen, F., Flynn, M. T., & Zhu, X. (2019). Resource recovery microbial fuel cells for urine-containing wastewater treatment without external energy consumption. Chemical Engineering Journal, 373, 1072–1080. Sun, Y., Lu, S., Zhao, X., Ding, A., & Wang, L. (2017). Long-term oil pollution and in situ microbial response of groundwater in Northwest China. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 72(4), 519–529. Lu, S., Sun, Y., Lu, B., Zheng, D., & Xu, S. (2020). Change of abundance and correlation of Nitrospira inopinata-like comammox and populations in nitrogen cycle during different seasons. Chemosphere, 241, 125098. Zheng, D., Sun, Y., Li, H., Lu, S., Shan, M., & Xu, S. (2016). Multistage A-O activated sludge process for paraformaldehyde wastewater treatment and microbial community structure analysis. Journal of Chemistry, 2016(1), 2746715.
Featured Publications Tan, G., Lu, S., Xu, N., Gao, D., & Zhu, X. (2020). Pseudocapacitive behaviors of polypyrrole grafted activated carbon and MnO2 electrodes to enable fast and efficient membrane-free capacitive deionization. Environmental Science & Technology, 54(9), 5843–5852. Lu, S., Li, H., Tan, G., Wen, F., Flynn, M. T., & Zhu, X. (2019). Resource recovery microbial fuel cells for urine-containing wastewater treatment without external energy consumption. Chemical Engineering Journal, 373, 1072–1080. Sun, Y., Lu, S., Zhao, X., Ding, A., & Wang, L. (2017). Long-term oil pollution and in situ microbial response of groundwater in Northwest China. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 72(4), 519–529. Lu, S., Sun, Y., Lu, B., Zheng, D., & Xu, S. (2020). Change of abundance and correlation of Nitrospira inopinata-like comammox and populations in nitrogen cycle during different seasons. Chemosphere, 241, 125098. Zheng, D., Sun, Y., Li, H., Lu, S., Shan, M., & Xu, S. (2016). Multistage A-O activated sludge process for paraformaldehyde wastewater treatment and microbial community structure analysis. Journal of Chemistry, 2016(1), 2746715.
Featured Publications Tan, G., Lu, S., Xu, N., Gao, D., & Zhu, X. (2020). Pseudocapacitive behaviors of polypyrrole grafted activated carbon and MnO2 electrodes to enable fast and efficient membrane-free capacitive deionization. Environmental Science & Technology, 54(9), 5843–5852. Lu, S., Li, H., Tan, G., Wen, F., Flynn, M. T., & Zhu, X. (2019). Resource recovery microbial fuel cells for urine-containing wastewater treatment without external energy consumption. Chemical Engineering Journal, 373, 1072–1080. Sun, Y., Lu, S., Zhao, X., Ding, A., & Wang, L. (2017). Long-term oil pollution and in situ microbial response of groundwater in Northwest China. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 72(4), 519–529. Lu, S., Sun, Y., Lu, B., Zheng, D., & Xu, S. (2020). Change of abundance and correlation of Nitrospira inopinata-like comammox and populations in nitrogen cycle during different seasons. Chemosphere, 241, 125098. Zheng, D., Sun, Y., Li, H., Lu, S., Shan, M., & Xu, S. (2016). Multistage A-O activated sludge process for paraformaldehyde wastewater treatment and microbial community structure analysis. Journal of Chemistry, 2016(1), 2746715.
Featured Publications Tan, G., Lu, S., Xu, N., Gao, D., & Zhu, X. (2020). Pseudocapacitive behaviors of polypyrrole grafted activated carbon and MnO2 electrodes to enable fast and efficient membrane-free capacitive deionization. Environmental Science & Technology, 54(9), 5843–5852. Lu, S., Li, H., Tan, G., Wen, F., Flynn, M. T., & Zhu, X. (2019). Resource recovery microbial fuel cells for urine-containing wastewater treatment without external energy consumption. Chemical Engineering Journal, 373, 1072–1080. Sun, Y., Lu, S., Zhao, X., Ding, A., & Wang, L. (2017). Long-term oil pollution and in situ microbial response of groundwater in Northwest China. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 72(4), 519–529. Lu, S., Sun, Y., Lu, B., Zheng, D., & Xu, S. (2020). Change of abundance and correlation of Nitrospira inopinata-like comammox and populations in nitrogen cycle during different seasons. Chemosphere, 241, 125098. Zheng, D., Sun, Y., Li, H., Lu, S., Shan, M., & Xu, S. (2016). Multistage A-O activated sludge process for paraformaldehyde wastewater treatment and microbial community structure analysis. Journal of Chemistry, 2016(1), 2746715.
Featured Publications Tan, G., Lu, S., Xu, N., Gao, D., & Zhu, X. (2020). Pseudocapacitive behaviors of polypyrrole grafted activated carbon and MnO2 electrodes to enable fast and efficient membrane-free capacitive deionization. Environmental Science & Technology, 54(9), 5843–5852. Lu, S., Li, H., Tan, G., Wen, F., Flynn, M. T., & Zhu, X. (2019). Resource recovery microbial fuel cells for urine-containing wastewater treatment without external energy consumption. Chemical Engineering Journal, 373, 1072–1080. Sun, Y., Lu, S., Zhao, X., Ding, A., & Wang, L. (2017). Long-term oil pollution and in situ microbial response of groundwater in Northwest China. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 72(4), 519–529. Lu, S., Sun, Y., Lu, B., Zheng, D., & Xu, S. (2020). Change of abundance and correlation of Nitrospira inopinata-like comammox and populations in nitrogen cycle during different seasons. Chemosphere, 241, 125098. Zheng, D., Sun, Y., Li, H., Lu, S., Shan, M., & Xu, S. (2016). Multistage A-O activated sludge process for paraformaldehyde wastewater treatment and microbial community structure analysis. Journal of Chemistry, 2016(1), 2746715.
Tan, G., Lu, S., Xu, N., Gao, D., & Zhu, X. (2020). Pseudocapacitive behaviors of polypyrrole grafted activated carbon and MnO2 electrodes to enable fast and efficient membrane-free capacitive deionization. Environmental Science & Technology, 54(9), 5843–5852. Lu, S., Li, H., Tan, G., Wen, F., Flynn, M. T., & Zhu, X. (2019). Resource recovery microbial fuel cells for urine-containing wastewater treatment without external energy consumption. Chemical Engineering Journal, 373, 1072–1080. Sun, Y., Lu, S., Zhao, X., Ding, A., & Wang, L. (2017). Long-term oil pollution and in situ microbial response of groundwater in Northwest China. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 72(4), 519–529. Lu, S., Sun, Y., Lu, B., Zheng, D., & Xu, S. (2020). Change of abundance and correlation of Nitrospira inopinata-like comammox and populations in nitrogen cycle during different seasons. Chemosphere, 241, 125098. Zheng, D., Sun, Y., Li, H., Lu, S., Shan, M., & Xu, S. (2016). Multistage A-O activated sludge process for paraformaldehyde wastewater treatment and microbial community structure analysis. Journal of Chemistry, 2016(1), 2746715.
Tan, G., Lu, S., Xu, N., Gao, D., & Zhu, X. (2020). Pseudocapacitive behaviors of polypyrrole grafted activated carbon and MnO2 electrodes to enable fast and efficient membrane-free capacitive deionization. Environmental Science & Technology, 54(9), 5843–5852. Lu, S., Li, H., Tan, G., Wen, F., Flynn, M. T., & Zhu, X. (2019). Resource recovery microbial fuel cells for urine-containing wastewater treatment without external energy consumption. Chemical Engineering Journal, 373, 1072–1080. Sun, Y., Lu, S., Zhao, X., Ding, A., & Wang, L. (2017). Long-term oil pollution and in situ microbial response of groundwater in Northwest China. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 72(4), 519–529. Lu, S., Sun, Y., Lu, B., Zheng, D., & Xu, S. (2020). Change of abundance and correlation of Nitrospira inopinata-like comammox and populations in nitrogen cycle during different seasons. Chemosphere, 241, 125098. Zheng, D., Sun, Y., Li, H., Lu, S., Shan, M., & Xu, S. (2016). Multistage A-O activated sludge process for paraformaldehyde wastewater treatment and microbial community structure analysis. Journal of Chemistry, 2016(1), 2746715.
Tan, G., Lu, S., Xu, N., Gao, D., & Zhu, X. (2020). Pseudocapacitive behaviors of polypyrrole grafted activated carbon and MnO2 electrodes to enable fast and efficient membrane-free capacitive deionization. Environmental Science & Technology, 54(9), 5843–5852. Lu, S., Li, H., Tan, G., Wen, F., Flynn, M. T., & Zhu, X. (2019). Resource recovery microbial fuel cells for urine-containing wastewater treatment without external energy consumption. Chemical Engineering Journal, 373, 1072–1080. Sun, Y., Lu, S., Zhao, X., Ding, A., & Wang, L. (2017). Long-term oil pollution and in situ microbial response of groundwater in Northwest China. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 72(4), 519–529. Lu, S., Sun, Y., Lu, B., Zheng, D., & Xu, S. (2020). Change of abundance and correlation of Nitrospira inopinata-like comammox and populations in nitrogen cycle during different seasons. Chemosphere, 241, 125098. Zheng, D., Sun, Y., Li, H., Lu, S., Shan, M., & Xu, S. (2016). Multistage A-O activated sludge process for paraformaldehyde wastewater treatment and microbial community structure analysis. Journal of Chemistry, 2016(1), 2746715.