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2016

Fast carbonization using fluidized bed for biochar production from reed black liquor: optimization for H₂S removal

Yang, G., Sun, Y., Zhang, J. P. & Wen, C., 1 Oct 2016, In: Environmental Technology (United Kingdom). 37, 19, p. 2447-2456 10 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

11 Citations (Scopus)

NH₄Cl selective leaching of basic oxygen furnace slag: Optimization study using response surface methodology

Sun, Y., Zhang, J. P. & Zhang, L., 1 Sept 2016, In: Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy. 35, 5, p. 1387-1394 8 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

25 Citations (Scopus)

Optimization of the preparation of activated carbon from steam activated cornstraw black liquor for phenol removal

Sun, Y., Zhang, J. P., Guo, F. & Zhang, L., 1 Jul 2016, In: Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering. 11, 4, p. 594-602 9 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

7 Citations (Scopus)

Preparation of value-added metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) using waste PET bottles as source of acid linker

Dyosiba, X., Ren, J., Musyoka, N. M., Langmi, H. W., Mathe, M. & Onyango, M. S., 1 Dec 2016, In: Sustainable Materials and Technologies. 10, p. 10-13 4 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

51 Citations (Scopus)

2015

Enhanced corrosion inhibition effect of polypropylene glycol in the presence of iodide ions at mild steel/sulphuric acid interface

Solomon, M. M. & Umoren, S. A., 8 Jul 2015, In: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. 3, 3, p. 1812-1826 15 p., 658.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

59 Citations (Scopus)

Improved lignin pyrolysis for phenolics production in a bubbling bed reactor - Effect of bed materials

Li, D., Briens, C. & Berruti, F., 1 Aug 2015, In: Bioresource Technology. 189, p. 7-14 8 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

55 Citations (Scopus)

Methods for enrichment of novel electrochemically-active microorganisms

Doyle, L. E. & Marsili, E., 2015, In: Bioresource Technology. 195, p. 273-282 10 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Review article › peer-review

81 Citations (Scopus)

Oxidative pyrolysis of kraft lignin in a bubbling fluidized bed reactor with air

Li, D., Briens, C. & Berruti, F., 1 May 2015, In: Biomass and Bioenergy. 76, p. 96-107 12 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

32 Citations (Scopus)

2014

Anaerobic digestion of municipal wastewater sludges using anaerobic fluidized bed bioreactor

Mustafa, N., Elbeshbishy, E., Nakhla, G. & Zhu, J., 1 Sept 2014, In: Bioresource Technology. 172, p. 461-466 6 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

22 Citations (Scopus)

Inhibition of mild steel corrosion in H₂SO₄ solution by coconut coir dust extract obtained from different solvent systems and synergistic effect of iodide ions: Ethanol and acetone extracts

Umoren, S. A., Solomon, M. M., Eduok, U. M., Obot, I. B. & Israel, A. U., Jun 2014, In: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. 2, 2, p. 1048-1060 13 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

143 Citations (Scopus)

Life cycle resource consumption of automotive power seats

Chen, Y., Yang, Y., Li, X., Dong, H. & Bai, R., Jul 2014, In: International Journal of Environmental Studies. 71, 4, p. 449-462 14 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

8 Citations (Scopus)

Mitigation of nitrous oxide (N₂O) emissions from denitrifying fluidized bed bioreactors (DFBBRs) using calcium

Eldyasti, A., Nakhla, G. & Zhu, J., 1 Dec 2014, In: Bioresource Technology. 173, p. 272-283 12 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

6 Citations (Scopus)

Preparation of carbon sphere from lactose by hydrothermal reaction and its performance in gas separation

Sun, Y., Yang, G., Wen, C., Zhang, L. & Wang, Y. S., Jul 2014, In: Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy. 33, 2, p. 581-587 7 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

15 Citations (Scopus)

Regulators as agents: Modelling personality and power as evidence is brokered to support decisions on environmental risk

Davies, G. J., Kendall, G., Soane, E., Li, J., Rocks, S. A., Jude, S. R. & Pollard, S. J. T., 1 Jan 2014, In: Science of the Total Environment. 466-467, p. 74-83 10 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

Open Access

6 Citations (Scopus)

Relationship between thermal behaviour of lignocellulosic components and properties of biomass

Pang, C. H., Gaddipatti, S., Tucker, G., Lester, E. & Wu, T., 1 Nov 2014, In: Bioresource Technology. 172, p. 312-320 9 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

60 Citations (Scopus)

2013

An integrated fuzzy approach for evaluating remanufacturing alternatives of a product design

Wang, X. & Chan, H. K., 1 Dec 2013, In: Journal of Remanufacturing. 3, 1, 10.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

Open Access

24 Citations (Scopus)

Biofilm morphology, structure, and detachment in denitrifying fluidized bed bioreactors (DFBBRs)

Eldyasti, A., Nakhla, G. & Zhu, J., 2013, 86th Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference, WEFTEC 2013. Water Environment Federation, p. 6543-6552 10 p. (86th Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference, WEFTEC 2013; vol. 10).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

1 Citation (Scopus)

Impact of worm predation on pseudo-steady-state of the circulating fluidized bed biofilm reactor

Li, M., Nakhla, G. & Zhu, J., Jan 2013, In: Bioresource Technology. 128, p. 281-289 9 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

15 Citations (Scopus)

Performance of an Anaerobic Fluidized Bed Bioreactor (AnFBR) for digestion of municipal biosolids and bioethanol wastes

Andalib, M., Elbeshbishy, E., Hafez, H., Mustafa, N., Nakhla, G. & Zhu, J., 2013, 86th Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference, WEFTEC 2013. Water Environment Federation, p. 5297-5318 22 p. (86th Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference, WEFTEC 2013; vol. 8).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

Recovering metallic fractions from waste electrical and electronic equipment by a novel vibration system

Habib, M., Miles, N. J. & Hall, P., Mar 2013, In: Waste Management. 33, 3, p. 722-729 8 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

36 Citations (Scopus)

2012

A novel fluidized bed respirometric technique for determination of in situ biofilm kinetics

Chowdhury, N., Nakhla, G. & Zhu, J., 1 Feb 2012, In: Environmental Technology (United Kingdom). 33, 4, p. 455-465 11 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

2 Citations (Scopus)

Calibration protocol for the particulate biofilm models used in biological wastewater treatment

Eldyasti, A., Nakhla, G. & Zhu, J., 2012, WEFTEC 2012 - 85th Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference. Water Environment Federation, p. 5435-5447 13 p. (WEFTEC 2012 - 85th Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference; vol. 9).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

Circulating fluidized bed bioreactor: A cost-effective technology for wastewater treatment

Chowdhury, N., Nakhla, G., Cairns, B. & Zhu, J., 2012, WEFTEC 2012 - 85th Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference. Water Environment Federation, p. 4021-4031 11 p. (WEFTEC 2012 - 85th Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference; vol. 7).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

Development of a calibration protocol and identification of the most sensitive parameters for the particulate biofilm models used in biological wastewater treatment

Eldyasti, A., Nakhla, G. & Zhu, J., May 2012, In: Bioresource Technology. 111, p. 111-121 11 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

30 Citations (Scopus)

High rate biological nutrient removal from high strength wastewater using anaerobic-circulating fluidized bed bioreactor (A-CFBBR)

Andalib, M., Nakhla, G. & Zhu, J., Aug 2012, In: Bioresource Technology. 118, p. 526-535 10 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

32 Citations (Scopus)

Influence of particles properties on biofilm structure and energy consumption in denitrifying fluidized bed bioreactors (DFBBRs)

Eldyasti, A., Nakhla, G. & Zhu, J., Dec 2012, In: Bioresource Technology. 126, p. 162-171 10 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

20 Citations (Scopus)

Kinetics of esterification of acidified oil with different alcohols by a cation ion-exchange resin/polyethersulfone hybrid catalytic membrane

Zhang, H., Ding, J., Qiu, Y. & Zhao, Z., May 2012, In: Bioresource Technology. 112, p. 28-33 6 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

48 Citations (Scopus)

Microwave assisted esterification of acidified oil from waste cooking oil by CERP/PES catalytic membrane for biodiesel production

Zhang, H., Ding, J. & Zhao, Z., Nov 2012, In: Bioresource Technology. 123, p. 72-77 6 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

78 Citations (Scopus)

Preparation of activated carbon from furfural production waste and its application for water pollutants removal and gas separation

Sun, Y., Wei, J., Yao, M. S. & Yang, G., Jul 2012, In: Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering. 7, 4, p. 547-554 8 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

34 Citations (Scopus)

Sequestration of carbon dioxide by indirect mineralization using Victorian brown coal fly ash

Sun, Y., Parikh, V. & Zhang, L., 30 Mar 2012, In: Journal of Hazardous Materials. 209-210, p. 458-466 9 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

78 Citations (Scopus)

Treatment of thin stillage in a high-rate anaerobic fluidized bed bioreactor (AFBR)

Andalib, M., Hafez, H., Elbeshbishy, E., Nakhla, G. & Zhu, J., Oct 2012, In: Bioresource Technology. 121, p. 411-418 8 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

52 Citations (Scopus)

2011

Comparative modeling of biological nutrient removal from landfill leachate using a circulating fluidized bed bioreactor (CFBBR)

Eldyasti, A., Andalib, M., Hafez, H., Nakhla, G. & Zhu, J., 15 Mar 2011, In: Journal of Hazardous Materials. 187, 1-3, p. 140-149 10 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

29 Citations (Scopus)

Evaluation of biological nutrient removal from wastewater by Twin Circulating Fluidized Bed Bioreactor (TCFBBR) using a predictive fluidization model and AQUIFAS APP

Andalib, M., Nakhla, G., Sen, D. & Zhu, J., Feb 2011, In: Bioresource Technology. 102, 3, p. 2400-2410 11 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

15 Citations (Scopus)

Morphology and reactivity characteristics of char biomass particles

Avila, C., Pang, C. H., Wu, T. & Lester, E., Apr 2011, In: Bioresource Technology. 102, 8, p. 5237-5243 7 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

45 Citations (Scopus)

Production of activated carbon by K ₂CO ₃ activation treatment of furfural production waste and its application in gas storage

Sun, Y., Yang, G., Wang, Y. S. & Zhang, J. P., Dec 2011, In: Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy. 30, 4, p. 648-657 10 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

10 Citations (Scopus)

2010

A green chemical approach for the synthesis of gold nanoparticles: Characterization and mechanistic aspect

Das, S. K. & Marsili, E., 2010, In: Reviews in Environmental Science and Biotechnology. 9, 3, p. 199-204 6 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

108 Citations (Scopus)

Biological nutrient removal from leachate using a pilot liquid-solid circulating fluidized bed bioreactor (LSCFB)

Eldyasti, A., Chowdhury, N., Nakhla, G. & Zhu, J., Sept 2010, In: Journal of Hazardous Materials. 181, 1-3, p. 289-297 9 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

45 Citations (Scopus)

Modeling biological nutrient removal in a liquid-solid circulating fluidized bed bioreactor

Chowdhury, N., Nakhla, G., Sen, D. & Zhu, J., Oct 2010, In: Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology. 85, 10, p. 1389-1401 13 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

7 Citations (Scopus)

Pilot-scale experience with biological nutrient removal and biomass yield reduction in a liquid-solid circulating fluidized bed bioreactor

Chowdhury, N., Nakhla, G., Zhu, J. & Islam, M., Sept 2010, In: Water Environment Research. 82, 9, p. 772-781 10 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

31 Citations (Scopus)

Production of activated carbon by K₂CO₃ activation treatment of cornstalk lignin and its performance in removing phenol and subsequent bioregeneration

Sun, Y., Wei, J., Wang, Y. S., Yang, G. & Zhang, J. P., Jan 2010, In: Environmental Technology (United Kingdom). 31, 1, p. 53-61 9 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

48 Citations (Scopus)

2009

Agricultural soil monitoring of PCDD/Fs in the vicinity of a municipal solid waste incinerator in Eastern China: Temporal variations and possible sources

Xu, M. X., Yan, J. H., Lu, S. Y., Li, X. D., Chen, T., Ni, M. J., Dai, H. F., Wang, F. & Cen, K. F., 30 Jul 2009, In: Journal of Hazardous Materials. 166, 2-3, p. 628-634 7 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

31 Citations (Scopus)

Effects of ultrasound in coating nano-precipitated CaCO₃ with stearic acid

Kow, K. W., Abdullah, E. C. & Aziz, A. R., Sept 2009, In: Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering. 4, 5, p. 807-813 7 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

6 Citations (Scopus)

Sustainable power production in a membrane-less and mediator-less synthetic wastewater microbial fuel cell

Aldrovandi, A., Marsili, E., Stante, L., Paganin, P., Tabacchioni, S. & Giordano, A., Jul 2009, In: Bioresource Technology. 100, 13, p. 3252-3260 9 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

110 Citations (Scopus)

2008

Friction between co-current upward gas-solid flow and column wall

Qi, X., Huang, W. & Zhu, J., May 2008, In: Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering. 3, 3, p. 307-319 13 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

2 Citations (Scopus)

PCDD/F concentrations of agricultural soil in the vicinity of fluidized bed incinerators of co-firing MSW with coal in Hangzhou, China

Yan, J. H., Xu, M. X., Lu, S. Y., Li, X. D., Chen, T., Ni, M. J., Dai, H. F. & Cen, K. F., 1 Mar 2008, In: Journal of Hazardous Materials. 151, 2-3, p. 522-530 9 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

52 Citations (Scopus)

2007

Preparation of activated carbon with large specific surface area from reed black liquor

Sun, Y., Zhang, J. P., Yang, G. & Li, Z. H., May 2007, In: Environmental Technology (United Kingdom). 28, 5, p. 491-497 7 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

38 Citations (Scopus)

2005

The impact of ergonomics upon hospital architecture: Design of the bedspace envelope

Lu, J. & Hignett, S., 2005, Healthcare Systems Ergonomics and Patient Safety: Human Factor, a Bridge Between Care and Cure - Proceedings of the International Conference HEPS 2005. p. 499-500 2 p. (Healthcare Systems Ergonomics and Patient Safety: Human Factor, a Bridge Between Care and Cure - Proceedings of the International Conference HEPS 2005).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

The recovery of recyclable materials from Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) by using vertical vibration separation

Mohabuth, N. & Miles, N., Sept 2005, In: Resources, Conservation and Recycling. 45, 1, p. 60-69 10 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

44 Citations (Scopus)

The study of industrial powder coating booth designs with numerical simulations

Shah, U., Zhu, J. & Zhang, C., Jun 2005, In: Metal Finishing. 103, 6, p. 20-28 9 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

1 Citation (Scopus)

2004

An experimental study on biomass air-steam gasification in a fluidized bed

Lv, P. M., Xiong, Z. H., Chang, J., Wu, C. Z., Chen, Y. & Zhu, J. X., Oct 2004, In: Bioresource Technology. 95, 1, p. 95-101 7 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

801 Citations (Scopus)

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