Chinese National Engineering Research Center for Heavy Metal Pollution Control & Treatment (CNERC-CTHMP) was formally approved by the State Ministry of Science and Technology in 2011. It is the national technology R&D and education base for heavy metal pollution.

The Center focuses on the research of heavy metal pollution control and treatment. Our research areas include (1) heavy metal clean production and emission control, (2) treatment and utilization of heavy metal wastes, including industrial wastewater, waste gases and residues, and (3) remediation of heavy metal contaminated soil.

The Center has set up an innovative team with high levels in academics and engineering. The Center consists of 62 permanent researchers, including 58 associate and full professors. 80 % of the researchers have overseas research experiences. Among these members...