Dr. Yeomin Yoon is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering at Ewha Womans University, South Korea. Dr. Yoon received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1998 (M.S.) and 2001 (Ph.D.) in USA. He was a Professor at the University of South Carolina in USA (2009-2023), Faculty Research Associate at Arizona State University in USA (2002 through 2003) and a Research Associate at Northwestern University in USA (2003 through 2005). He was employed as a Senior Project Engineer at CH2M (2005 through 2008). His research interests include energy and environmental applications of nanomaterials and drinking water/industrial water/wastewater treatment with a focus on emerging contaminant treatment in membrane, adsorption, and ultrasonic treatment associated with engineered nanomaterials including carbon nanotubes, graphene oxides, metal-organic frameworks, MXenes, and etc. He has published approximately 250 peer reviewed journal articles in internationally recognized journals with an h-index of 79 and total citations of over 24,000 (March 2024).
Contaminants of Emerging Concern, Water Treatment, Membrane, Adsorption, Oxidation
Research Record
Adsorptive removal of pharmaceuticals using chemically/physically modified MXene-based nanomaterials in aqueous solution: A reviewSEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY, 2026, v.397, 138057
Algal biochar for inorganic pollutant removal via adsorption process: synthesis, solution chemistry, and mechanistic insightsJournal of Water Process Engineering, 2026, v.83, 109708
Applications of MXene-based nanomaterials for the removal of inorganic contaminants from water: A reviewJournal of Hazardous Materials, 2026, v.504, 141312
Comparative investigation of Ti- and V-based MXenes for adsorption of Th(IV) and U(VI): Mechanistic insights from surface structural evolution and complexation behaviorJournal of Hazardous Materials, 2026, v.504, 141342
Dual Z-scheme-driven sonophotocatalytic degradation of norfloxacin via PMS activation using BiVO4@LaCoO3@g-C3N5: Mechanisms, pathways, and environmental applicationsJournal of Cleaner Production, 2026, v.542, 147549
Dual-functional UiO-66-(COOH)2 mixed-matrix membrane for integrated radionuclide sequestration and catalytic degradation of pharmaceutical contaminant from waterDESALINATION, 2026, v.619, 119552
Enhancements of photoelectrochemical activity and hydrogen evolution of rGO-Ho-TiO2 nanotubes by rGO optimizationJOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES, 2026, v.677, 239984
Integrated adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of ciprofloxacin using a Z-scheme g-C3N5/LaFeO3-embedded mixed matrix membrane: Performance and toxicity assessmentDesalination, 2026, v.636, 120392
PVDF/MIL-101(Cr)/chitin mixed matrix membrane as a high-performance adsorbent for the rapid and efficient removal of ibuprofen from aqueous solutionJournal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026, v.14 no.1, 120735
Peroxymonosulfate activation by SrCoO3@g-C3N5 composite catalyst for efficient diclofenac degradation via radical and non-radical pathwaysJournal of Molecular Liquids, 2026, v.442, 129125
Recent advances in rare earth elements recovery: A comprehensive review of membrane-based pressure-driven processes and selective chemical precipitationChemical Engineering Journal, 2026, v.531, 173905
Removal of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances by nanofiltration membranes in water and wastewater: A reviewJOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY, 2026, v.160, 1-18
Removal of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances and nanoplastics from water using selected nanomaterial-based membranes: A reviewENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH, 2026, v.305, 124976
Removal of selected inorganic contaminants by MXene-based pressure-driven membranes in water: A reviewProcess Safety and Environmental Protection, 2026, v.207, 108405
Tannic acid: an underexplored fraction of natural organic matter in ultrafiltration membrane processesJOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, 2026, v.408, 129917
Unraveling the radical generation mechanisms on single-layered Ti3C2Tx MXene and multi-layered V2CTx MXenes for sonocatalytic oxidationDESALINATION, 2026, v.629, 120164
Unveiling the overlooked role of oxygen in nitrogen oxidation reaction for enhanced photocatalytic ammonium production over TiO2: Mechanism and pilot-scale system studiesApplied Catalysis B: Environmental, 2026, v.380, 125743
Unveiling the role of titania at the hollow core of multi-walled carbon nanotubes in peroxydisulfate activation: Confinement-induced interfacial electron transfer routeAPPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY, 2026, v.391, 126700
Z-scheme plasma-catalysis using Ru-doped CeO2/Bi2O3 for efficient GenX degradation via oxygen vacancy engineeringJOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, 2026, v.408, 129960
A feasibility study on clearance levels for real U(VI)-contaminated soil and the mechanisms involving metal ions after neutralization of effluents generated from the soil-washing processNUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, 2025, v.57 no.7, 103518
A review of photocatalytic decomposition of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in aqueous solutionJournal of Environmental Management, 2025, v.389, 126142
A systematic review on photo-based advanced oxidation processes for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances removalJournal of Environmental Management, 2025, v.394, 127241
Activation of periodate by multi-layered V2CTx MXene for oxidative degradation of selected contaminants of emergingCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL, 2025, v.523, 168960
Comparative study on the leaching behavior of lithium-ion battery black mass using sulfuric and organic acids combined with hydrogen peroxideSeparation and Purification Technology, 2025, v.376, 133991
Comprehensive evaluation of sodium dichloroisocyanurate (NaDCC) tablets as a novel solid-state alternative to conventional membrane cleaning agents in gravity-driven filtration systemsChemosphere, 2025, v.370, 144034
Design and performance of a dual Z-scheme YFeO3/g-C3N5/WO3 heterojunction with enhanced PDS-assisted sonophotocatalytic activity for sulfamethoxazole degradation: Mechanistic insights and ecotoxicity analysisCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL, 2025, v.510, 161715
Development of an amorphous cellulose acetate and Fe-MOF-74 mixed-matrix membrane for the synergistic adsorption and Fenton-based degradation of diclofenacJOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING, 2025, v.72, 107547
Efficient adsorption of radioactive iodine using silver-incorporated bentonite–chitosan hydrogel: Batch and column studiesJournal of Nuclear Materials, 2025, v.615, 155943
Efficient photo-assisted activation of peroxydisulfate by a novel Z-scheme sulfur-doped C3N5/DyFeO3 heterojunction for norfloxacin degradation: Activation mechanism and DFT studies on reaction pathwaysENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH, 2025, v.268, 120735
Enhanced TOC removal from paper mill wastewater using air dielectric barrier discharge plasma with persulfate sources: Mechanistic insights and continuous flow operation performance evaluationJOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, 2025, v.486, 136853
Enhanced catalytic activity and hydrogen production of Ho-TiO2 nanotubes prepared under various pH conditionsAPPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE, 2025, v.689, 162484
Enhanced electrocatalytic H2O2 production using Ar jet plasma-polymerized trimethoxyphenylsilane forming Lewis acid sitesApplied Surface Science, 2025, v.692, 162676
Interplay and selectivity of selected pharmaceuticals and organic contaminants adsorption onto magnetic biochar: Mechanistic insightsJournal of Environmental Management, 2025, v.396, 128196
MIL-101(Fe)-loaded mixed matrix membrane for H2O2 activation in fenton-like catalysis and enhanced degradation of ibuprofenSEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY, 2025, v.373, 133572
Machine learning-based optimization and interpretation of the adsorption capacities of metal-organic frameworks for endocrine-disrupting compoundsJOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING, 2025, v.80, 109105
Multimodal deep learning-based prediction of activated carbon adsorption capacities for volatile organic compound removalJournal of Cleaner Production, 2025, v.519, 145999
Nonradical activation of periodate by nano-TiO2 embedded multi-walled carbon nanotubes for effective decolorization of selected organic dyesJournal of Water Process Engineering, 2025, v.75, 108020
Overlooked roles of high-valence Sn in SnS2 loaded on gC3N4 for enhanced photocatalytic H2O2 production: Mechanism, DFT, and techno-economic analysis studyJOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY, 2025, v.108, 154-164
Pump-less forward osmosis and low-pressure membrane hybrid system for the removal of selected pharmaceuticals from waterSEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY, 2025, v.372, 133499
Remediation of acidic effluents from Uranium-Contaminated soil using coffee Residue Biochar: A Combined experimental and Machine learning approach☆SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY, 2025, v.366, 132844
Remediation of actual U(VI)-contaminated soil for self-disposal via recycling processes of low concentrated acidic wastewaterJOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING, 2025, v.70, 106951
Removal of contaminants of emerging concern by membranes in water and wastewater An updated reviewENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH, 2025, v.30 no.1, 240103
Removal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances by graphene oxide-based nanoadsorbents: A reviewJournal of Water Process Engineering, 2025, v.77, 108527
Revealing the roles of oxygen vacancies in NiO-CeO2 redox catalysts for electrocatalytic ozonation: Mechanistic study via in situ Raman spectroscopyApplied Surface Science, 2025, v.679, 161174
Synergistic sonocatalytic degradation of carbamazepine and 17α-ethinylestradiol in the presence of carbon nanotube yarnULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY, 2025, v.123, 107670
Synthesis and performance evaluation of bentonite co-doped with sulfur and bromine for selective radionuclide sequestration from aqueous environmentsJOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, 2025, v.492, 138244
Synthesis of sulfur and bromine co-doped bentonite-chitosan composite hydrogels for selective adsorption of cobalt and strontium radionuclidesJournal of Nuclear Materials, 2025, v.614, 155917
Synthesis of zirconium-based metal-organic framework/gelatin aerogel for removing phosphate and fluoride from aqueous solutionsINTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES, 2025, v.297, 139749
Unraveling the adsorption mechanisms of cationic dyes on defective UiO-66: Insights from kinetics, isotherms, and spectroscopic analysesJournal of Environmental Management, 2025, v.393, 127106
Uranium removal from radioactive wastewater using biochar-based adsorbents: A review on synthesis, performance, and mechanismJOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING, 2025, v.75, 107956
Using supercritical CO2 for alginate-fouled seawater reverse osmosis cleaning and for carbonate mineral production from concentrated brineSeparation and Purification Technology, 2025, v.354, 128627
A review of metal–organic framework-based membranes for the removal of emerging contaminants from waterJournal of Water Process Engineering, 2024, v.68, 106456
Adsorption of uranyl ion on hexagonal boron nitride for remediation of real U-contaminated soil and its interpretation using random forestJournal of Hazardous Materials, 2024, v.469, 134072
Construction of a gelatin aerogel catalyst functionalized with LaCoO3 and g-C3N5 for efficient ciprofloxacin degradation via adsorption and peroxymonosulfate activationChemical Engineering Journal, 2024, v.495, 153106
Coproduction of hydrogen peroxide and formic acid as potential hydrogen-carrier through photocatalytic reformation of sacrificial chemicalApplied Catalysis B: Environmental, 2024, v.357, 124256
Design and economic comparison of uranium-contaminated soil cleaning system based on ultrasonic technologyJournal of Water Process Engineering, 2024, v.59, 105051
Efficient integration of electro-coagulation and ceramic membranes for the treatment of real chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) slurry wastewater from the semiconductor industryJournal of Water Process Engineering, 2024, v.61, 105326
Enhancing in situ remediation of clayey soils contaminated with total petroleum hydrocarbons by combining pneumatic fracturing, plasma blasting, and vacuum extraction: A comprehensive field investigationJournal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2024, v.12 no.3, 113064
New strategy to optimize in-situ fenton oxidation for TPH contaminated soil remediation via artificial neural network approachChemosphere, 2024, v.363, 142757
Photocatalytic and electrocatalytic degradation of bisphenol A in the presence of graphene/graphene oxide-based nanocatalysts: A reviewChemosphere, 2024, v.356, 141941
Photocatalytic boron nitride–based nanomaterials for the removal of selected organic and inorganic contaminants in aqueous solution: A reviewChemosphere, 2024, v.349, 140800
Preparation of granulated UIO-66/graphene oxide using polyacrylamide/polyvinyl alcohol for selective fluoride removal: Mechanism studies via in situ surface-enhanced raman spectroscopy analysis and continuous-flow column operationChemical Engineering Journal, 2024, v.490, 151217
Removal of contaminants of emerging concerns and dyes by MXene-based membranes in water: A reviewSeparation and Purification Technology, 2024, v.351, 128125
Removal of endocrine disruptors and pharmaceuticals by graphene oxide-based membranes in water: A reviewJournal of Environmental Management, 2024, v.363, 121437
Removal of selected contaminants of dyes and pharmaceuticals using MXene-based nanoadsorbents: A reviewSeparation and Purification Technology, 2024, v.341, 126864
Tuning the interlayer spacing of graphene oxide membrane via surfactant intercalation for ultrafast nanofiltrationJournal of Membrane Science, 2024, v.706, 122942
Ultrasonic treatment of endocrine disrupting compounds, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products in water: An updated reviewJournal of Hazardous Materials, 2024, v.474, 134852
Understanding the synergistic effect of hydrated electron generation from argon plasma catalysis over Bi2O3/CeO2 for perfluorooctanoic acid dehalogenation: Mechanism and DFT studyApplied Catalysis B: Environmental, 2024, v.343, 123403
Updated review on current approaches and challenges for poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances removal using activated carbon-based adsorbentsJournal of Water Process Engineering, 2024, v.64, 105625
Adsorptive and photocatalytic performance of cobalt-doped ZnTiO3/Ti3C2Tx MXene nanohybrids towards tetracycline: Kinetics and mechanistic insightJournal of Hazardous Materials, 2023, v.443, 130165
Comprehensive analysis of the integrated electro-coagulation and membrane filtration process for semiconductor wastewater treatmentJournal of Water Process Engineering, 2023, v.56, 104468
Construction of heterostructure interface with FeNi2S4 and CoFe nanowires as an efficient bifunctional electrocatalyst for overall water splitting and urea electrolysisInternational Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2023, v.48 no.13, 5080-5094
Efficient adsorption of naproxen and ibuprofen by gelatin/zirconium-based metal–organic framework/sepiolite aerogels via synergistic mechanismsChemical Engineering Journal, 2023, v.452, 139426
Enhanced catalytic oxidation of naproxen via activation of peroxymonosulfate by Fe-based metal–organic framework aerogels functionalized with Ag nanoparticlesJournal of Hazardous Materials, 2023, v.458, 131847
Enhanced in-situ oxygen evolution and hydrogen peroxide production by a floatable ZnO-incorporated polyurethane photocatalyst for sulfamethoxazole degradationChemical Engineering Journal, 2023, v.467, 143470
Evaluation of secondary effluent organic matter removal by an in-series forward osmosis-ultrafiltration hybrid process using parallel factor analysis with self-organizing mapsChemical Engineering Journal, 2023, v.464, 142640
Fabrication of highly effective Ag6Si2O7/SmFeO3 heterojunction with synergistically enhanced sonophotocatalytic degradation of ciprofloxacin and production of H2O2: Influencing factors and degradation mechanismChemical Engineering Journal, 2023, v.468, 143491
Hydrophilic sulfurized nanoscale zero-valent iron for enhancing in situ biocatalytic denitrification: Mechanisms and long-term column studiesJournal of Hazardous Materials, 2023, v.452, 131197
Hydrophobic sulfur core–shell layered metallic iron for nitrate reduction with nearly 100% dinitrogen selectivity: Mechanism and field studiesChemical Engineering Journal, 2023, v.454, 140083
New insight into the visible-light-driven photoinduced electron transfer mechanism for ozone activation over defective sites of ceria for organic compounds destructionApplied Surface Science, 2023, v.639, 158125
Recent advances in the TiO2 based photoreactors for removing contaminants of emerging concern in waterSeparation and Purification Technology, 2023, v.304, 122294
Recovery of rare-earth and radioactive elements from contaminated water through precipitation: A reviewChemical Engineering Journal, 2023, v.475, 146222
Successive alkali diffusion ceramic reactor: Long-term removal of acidity and heavy metals in acid mine drainageJournal of Water Process Engineering, 2023, v.53, 103858
Performance assessment and optimization of forward osmosis–low pressure ultrafiltration hybrid system using machine learning for rhodamine B removalDesalination, 2022, v.543, 116102
[학술지논문] Adsorptive removal of pharmaceuticals using chemically/physically modified MXene-based nanomaterials in aqueous solution: A review
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY, 2026, v.397
no.1
, 138057-138057
SCIE
[학술지논문] Algal biochar for inorganic pollutant removal via adsorption process: synthesis, solution chemistry, and mechanistic insights
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING, 2026, v.83
no.1
, 109708-109708
SCIE
[학술지논문] Applications of MXene-based nanomaterials for the removal of inorganic contaminants from water: A review
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, 2026, v.504
no.1
, 141312-141312
SCIE
[학술지논문] Boron nitride nanomaterials for inorganic pollutant removal: Fabrication, adsorption performance, and mechanisms
DESALINATION, 2026, v.620
no.1
, 119633-119633
SCIE
[학술지논문] Comparative investigation of Ti- and V-based MXenes for adsorption of Th(IV) and U(VI): Mechanistic insights from surface structural evolution and complexation behavior
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, 2026, v.504
no.1
, 141342-141342
SCIE
[학술지논문] Defect-mediated intersystem crossing in poly(heptazine imide) for singlet oxygen-accelerated anthraquinone redox cycling
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY, 2026, v.382
no.1
, 125835-125835
SCIE
[학술지논문] Dual Z-scheme-driven sonophotocatalytic degradation of norfloxacin via PMS activation using BiVO4@LaCoO3@g-C3N5: Mechanisms, pathways, and environmental applications
Journal of Cleaner Production, 2026, v.542
no.1
, 147549-147549
SCIE
[학술지논문] Dual-functional UiO-66-(COOH)2 mixed-matrix membrane for integrated radionuclide sequestration and catalytic degradation of pharmaceutical contaminant from water
DESALINATION, 2026, v.619
no.1
, 119552-119552
SCIE
[학술지논문] Improvement of electrochemical properties and hydrogen production by Ho-Eu-TiO2 nanotubes
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE, 2026, v.728
no.1
, 166074-166074
SCIE
[학술지논문] MXenes as adsorbents for water pollutants: Synthesis, performance, mechanisms, and challenges
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, 2026, v.404
no.1
, 129529-129529
SCIE
[학술지논문] Oil/water separation and dye removal by MXene-based photocatalytic membranes in aqueous solution: A review
DESALINATION, 2026, v.626
no.1
, 119948-119948
SCIE
[학술지논문] PVDF/MIL-101(Cr)/chitin mixed matrix membrane as a high-performance adsorbent for the rapid and efficient removal of ibuprofen from aqueous solution
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, 2026, v.14
no.1
, 120735-120735
SCIE
[학술지논문] Peroxymonosulfate activation by SrCoO3@g-C3N5 composite catalyst for efficient diclofenac degradation via radical and non-radical pathways
Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2026, v.442
no.1
, 129125-129125
SCIE
[학술지논문] Recent advances in rare earth elements recovery: A comprehensive review of membrane-based pressure-driven processes and selective chemical precipitation
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL, 2026, v.531
no.1
, 173905-173905
SCIE
[학술지논문] Removal of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances by nanofiltration membranes in water and wastewater: A review
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY, 2026, v.160
no.1
, 1-18
SCIE
[학술지논문] Sonocatalytic degradation of bisphenol A in aqueous solution: A review☆
ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY, 2026, v.125
no.1
, 107745-107745
SCIE
[학술지논문] Tannic acid: an underexplored fraction of natural organic matter in ultrafiltration membrane processes
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, 2026, v.408
no.1
, 129917-129917
SCIE
[학술지논문] Toward next-generation acid-stable nanofiltration membranes: Polyamide focused insights and amide-free alternatives on materials, degradation pathways, and performance optimization
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY, 2026, v.391
no.1
, 137063-137063
SCIE
[학술지논문] Unraveling the radical generation mechanisms on single-layered Ti3C2Tx MXene and multi-layered V2CTx MXenes for sonocatalytic oxidation
DESALINATION, 2026, v.629
no.1
, 120164-120164
SCIE
[학술지논문] Unveiling the overlooked role of oxygen in nitrogen oxidation reaction for enhanced photocatalytic ammonium production over TiO2: Mechanism and pilot-scale system studies
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY, 2026, v.380
no.1
, 125743-125743
SCIE
[학술지논문] Unveiling the role of titania at the hollow core of multi-walled carbon nanotubes in peroxydisulfate activation: Confinement-induced interfacial electron transfer route
Applied Catalysis B Environmental, 2026, v.391
no.1
, 126700-126700
SCIE
[학술지논문] Interplay and selectivity of selected pharmaceuticals and organic contaminants adsorption onto magnetic biochar: Mechanistic insights
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, 2025, v.396
no.1
, 128196-128196