Chemical Engineering

Gui-huan Yao has his expertise in selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of NO by NH3 on the iron-based catalyst in a magnetically fluidized bed (MFB). His novel idea integrates magnetic fluidization with catalytic technology for NO removal. Thus the NO removal efficiency on iron-based catalysts is improved synergistically by factors such as temperature, flow, catalysis and magnetic field. Furthermore, he focuses on magnetic field effects on the SCR of NO over magnetic iron-based catalysts in MFB. He also has a research interest in multi-phase flows, granular media, energy and environment engineering and magneto-chemistry.