Bin Yao

Bin Yao is a Postdoctoral Researcher at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, specializing in materials science, chemistry, and environmental engineering. He holds a Ph.D. from the same institution, alongside M.S. degrees from Jilin University and the University of South Dakota, and a B.S. from Changchun Normal University.

• Education
  • B.S., Changchun Normal University
  • M.S., Jilin University
  • M.S., University of South Dakota
  • Ph.D., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

His research encompasses energy storage systems, lignin biodegradation, PFAS degradation via pyrolysis, and eco-friendly synthesis of functional materials. Work includes novel battery materials, water treatment solutions, and biomass conversion processes.

Bin Yao's recent publications highlight trends in electrochemical energy storage, environmental remediation of microplastics and PFAS, and lignin valorization. He explores hybrid polymer membranes, 3D electrode architectures, and sustainable chemical processes with nanotechnology and computational modeling.