By Dr Ruth Margaret Fisher

Book Chapters

Hayes JE; Le HV; Fisher RM; Le-Minh N; Stuetz RM, 2023, 'Medição e avaliação de compostos odoríferos de enxofre', in Tecnologias ambientais para tratar a poluição por enxofre: Princípios e Engenharia - 2a Edição, pp. 348 - 376

Hayes JE; Le HV; Fisher RM; Le-Minh N; Stuetz RM, 2020, 'Measurement and assessment of odorous sulfur compounds', in Environmental Technologies to Treat Sulfur Pollution: Principles and Engineering -2nd Edition, pp. 321 - 344, http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/9781789060966_0321

Journal articles

Aryampa S; Stuetz RM; Fisher RM; Luo J; Wiedmann T, 2025, 'Integrated recovery of nutrients during municipal wastewater treatment and biosolids management', Journal of Cleaner Production, 494, pp. 144984, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2025.144984

Guerrero TN; Le-Minh N; Fisher RM; Prata AA; Stuetz RM, 2025, 'Odour emissions from anaerobically co-digested biosolids: Identification of volatile organic and sulfur compounds', Science of the Total Environment, 959, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.178192

Luo J; Wiedmann T; Aryampa S; Fisher R, 2025, 'Understanding variations in life cycle assessment of biosolids processing systems: A review', Journal of Cleaner Production, 486, pp. 144558, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.144558

Tedesco MC; Fisher RM; Stuetz RM, 2024, 'Emission of fibres from textiles: A critical and systematic review of mechanisms of release during machine washing', Science of the Total Environment, 955, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.177090

Guerrero TN; Fisher RM; Prata AA; Stuetz R, 2024, 'Sensory Assessment of Odour Emissions in Wastewater Treatment: Implications for Biosolids Management', Chemical Engineering Transactions, 112, pp. 73 - 78, http://dx.doi.org/10.3303/CET24112013

Hayes JE; Prata AA; Fisher RM; Lindley MR; Stuetz RM, 2024, 'Corrigendum to ‘Odorous emissions of synthetic turf and its relationship with local communities’ [Environ. Pollut. 357 (2024) 124462] (Environmental Pollution (2024) 357, (S026974912401176X), (10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124462))', Environmental Pollution, 359, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124582

Liu L; Prata AA; Stuetz RM; Fisher RM, 2024, 'Understanding the role of flux chamber configuration in the measurement of VOC emissions from porous media', Chemosphere, 366, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143423

Hayes JE; Prata AA; Fisher RM; Lindley MR; Stuetz RMS, 2024, 'Odorous emissions of synthetic turf and its relationship with local communities', Environmental Pollution, 357, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124462

Jiang L; Pan J; Li Q; Chen H; Zhou S; Yu Z; Jiang S; Yin H; Guan J; Taylor RA; Fisher R; Leslie G; Scott J; Zhao H; Wang DW, 2022, 'A holistic green system coupling hydrogen production with wastewater valorisation', EcoMat, 4, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/eom2.12254

Barczak RJ; Możaryn J; Fisher RM; Stuetz RM, 2022, 'Odour concentrations prediction based on odorants concentrations from biosolid emissions', Environmental Research, 214, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2022.113871

Liu L; Abdala Prata Junior A; Fisher RM; Stuetz RM, 2022, 'Measuring volatile emissions from biosolids: A critical review on sampling methods', Journal of Environmental Management, 317, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.115290

Li C; Le-Minh N; McDonald JA; Kinsela AS; Fisher RM; Liu D; Stuetz RM, 2022, 'Occurrence and risk assessment of trace organic contaminants and metals in anaerobically co-digested sludge', Science of the Total Environment, 816, pp. 151533, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.151533

Barczak RJ; Fisher RM; Le-Minh N; Stuetz RM, 2022, 'Identification of volatile sulfur odorants emitted from ageing wastewater biosolids', Chemosphere, 287, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132210

Barczak RJ; Fisher RM; Stuetz RM, 2022, 'Importance of Musty Odour Character in the Emissions from Anaerobically Stabilized Dewatered Biosolids. Towards the Identification of Unknown Odour Components', Chemical Engineering Transactions, 95, pp. 193 - 198, http://dx.doi.org/10.3303/CET2295033

Barczak RJ; Fisher RM; Le-Minh N; Stuetz RM, 2019, 'Importance of 2,4,6-Trichloroanisole (TCA) as an odorant in the emissions from anaerobically stabilized dewatered biosolids', Chemosphere, 236, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.07.071

Fisher RM; Alvarez-Gaitan JP; Stuetz RM, 2019, 'Review of the effects of wastewater biosolids stabilization processes on odor emissions', Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology, 49, pp. 1515 - 1586, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10643389.2019.1579620

Hayes JE; Fisher RM; Stevenson RJ; Stuetz RM, 2019, 'Investigation of non-community stakeholders regarding community engagement and environmental malodour', Science of the Total Environment, 665, pp. 546 - 556, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.02.137

Kamarulzaman NH; Le-Minh N; Fisher RM; Stuetz RM, 2019, 'Quantification of VOCs and the development of odour wheels for rubber processing', Science of the Total Environment, 657, pp. 154 - 168, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.11.451

Khan SJ; Fisher R; Roser DJ, 2019, 'Potable reuse: Which chemicals to be concerned about', Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health, 7, pp. 76 - 82, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.coesh.2018.12.002

Fisher RM; Barczak RJ; Suffet IHM; Hayes JE; Stuetz RM, 2018, 'Framework for the use of odour wheels to manage odours throughout wastewater biosolids processing', Science of the Total Environment, 634, pp. 214 - 223, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.03.352

Fisher RM; Barczak RJ; Stuetz RM, 2018, 'Identification of odorant characters using GC-MS/O in biosolids emissions from aerobic and anaerobic stabilisation', Water Science and Technology, 2017, pp. 736 - 742, http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/WST.2018.245

Fisher R; Shammay A; Alvarez-Gaitan JP; Stuetz RM, 2018, 'Sewer catchment effects on wastewater and biosolids odour management', Water Science and Technology, 77, pp. 2348 - 2354, http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wst.2018.166

Fisher RM; Le-Minh N; Alvarez-Gaitan JP; Moore SJ; Stuetz RM, 2018, 'Emissions of volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) throughout wastewater biosolids processing', Science of the Total Environment, 616-617, pp. 622 - 631, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.10.282

Barczak RJ; Fisher RM; Wang X; Stuetz RM, 2018, 'Variations of odorous VOCs detected by different assessors via gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry and olfactory detection port (ODP) system', Water Science and Technology, 77, pp. 759 - 765, http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wst.2017.569

Fisher R; Hayes J; Alvarez-Gaitan JP; Aurisch R; Vitanage D; Stuetz R, 2018, 'Influence of Biosolids Processing on the Production of Odorous Emissions at Wastewater Treatment Plants', Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation, 2018, pp. 57 - 61, http://dx.doi.org/10.2175/193864718822846887

Hayes JE; Fisher RM; Stevenson RJ; Mannebeck C; Stuetz RM, 2017, 'Unrepresented community odour impact: Improving engagement strategies', Science of the Total Environment, 609, pp. 1650 - 1658, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.08.013

Fisher RM; Le-Minh N; Sivret EC; Alvarez-Gaitan JP; Moore SJ; Stuetz RM, 2017, 'Distribution and sensorial relevance of volatile organic compounds emitted throughout wastewater biosolids processing', Science of the Total Environment, 599-600, pp. 663 - 670, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.04.129

Fisher RM; Alvarez-Gaitan JP; Stuetz RM; Moore SJ, 2017, 'Sulfur flows and biosolids processing: Using Material Flux Analysis (MFA) principles at wastewater treatment plants', Journal of Environmental Management, 198, pp. 153 - 162, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2017.04.056

Fisher RM; Barczak RJ; Alvarez Gaitan JP; Le-Minh N; Stuetz RM, 2017, 'Odorous volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from ageing anaerobically stabilised biosolids', Water Science and Technology, 75, pp. 1617 - 1624, http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wst.2017.030

Fisher RM; Barczak R; Alvarez-Gaitan JP; Stuetz RM, 2016, 'Comparing static headspace and dynamic flux hood measurements of biosolids odour emissions', Chemical Engineering Transactions, 54, pp. 43 - 48, http://dx.doi.org/10.3303/CET1654008

Conference Papers

Barczak R; Fisher R; Wang X; Stuetz R, 2016, 'Odorous VOCs From Biosolids Detected By GC-MS/O', in Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation, Water Environment Federation, U.S., pp. 647 - 658, presented at Odors and Air Pollutants, U.S., 21 March 2016 - 24 March 2016, http://dx.doi.org/10.2175/193864716821123279

Reports

Alvarez Gaitan JP; Fisher R; Hayes J; Roser D; Stuetz R, 2017, Assessment and Management of Material Stability in Contemporary Environmental Guidelines for the Use and Disposal of Biosolids Products.

Preprints

Barczak RJ; Możaryn J; Fisher RM; Stuetz RM, Odour Concentrations Prediction Based on Odorants Concentrations from Biosolid Emissions, http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4083970

Barczak RJ; Możaryn J; Fisher RM; Stuetz RM, Odour Concentrations Prediction Based on Odorants Concentrations from Biosolid Emissions, http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4083967

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