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Zhang Z; Wang Y; Wang X; Zhang Y; Zhu T; Peng L; Xu Y; Chen X; Wang D; Ni BJ; Liu Y, 2024, 'Towards scaling-up implementation of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) production from activated sludge: Progress and challenges', Journal of Cleaner Production, 447, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.141542

Navidpour AH; Safaei J; Johir MAH; Ni BJ; Dashti A; Li X; Zhou JL, 2024, 'Zinc oxide@citric acid-modified graphitic carbon nitride nanocomposites for adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of perfluorooctanoic acid', Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials, 7, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s42114-024-00867-w

Scruggs C; Loke SP; Wager Y; Ni BJ; Thornber K; Falkinham J; Bibby K; Ribeiro ARL; Zhou J; Zhang JXJ, 2024, 'Novel contaminants, novel solutions', One Earth, 7, pp. 374 - 378, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.oneear.2024.02.015

Chen B; Li F; Lin Y; Yang L; Wei W; Ni BJ; Chen X, 2024, 'Degradation of Chloroquine by Ammonia-Oxidizing Bacteria: Performance, Mechanisms, and Associated Impact on N2O Production', Environmental Science and Technology, 58, pp. 4662 - 4669, http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.3c09928

Wang Y; Wei W; Dai X; Wu L; Chen X; Ni BJ, 2024, 'Different Electron Donors Drive the Variation in the Performance of Medium-Chain Fatty Acid Production from Waste-Activated Sludge', ACS ES and T Engineering, 4, pp. 650 - 659, http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acsestengg.3c00423

Liu Z; Chen Z; Wang Z; Zhang D; Ni BJ, 2024, 'Recycling and repurposing of waste carbon nanofiber polymers: a critical review', Environmental Science: Nano, 11, pp. 1394 - 1411, http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/d3en00784g

Yang FA; Hou YN; Cao C; Huang C; Shen S; Ren N; Wang AJ; Guo J; Wei W; Ni BJ, 2024, 'Electroactive properties of EABs in response to long-term exposure to polystyrene microplastics/nanoplastics and the underlying adaptive mechanisms', Journal of Hazardous Materials, 465, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.133438

Chen Q; Chen Z; Li H; Ni BJ, 2024, 'Advanced lithium ion-sieves for sustainable lithium recovery from brines', Sustainable Horizons, 9, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.horiz.2024.100093

Hou J; Zhu Y; Liu J; Lin L; Zheng M; Yang L; Wei W; Ni BJ; Chen X, 2024, 'Competitive enrichment of comammox Nitrospira in floccular sludge', Water Research, 251, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2024.121151

Wu L; Wei W; Chen Z; Shi X; Qian J; Ni BJ, 2024, 'Novel anaerobic fermentation paradigm of producing medium-chain fatty acids from food wastes with self-produced ethanol as electron donor', Chemical Engineering Journal, 483, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.149236

Ma R; Chen Z; Xu W; Yu R; Zhang Y; Chen F; Peng X; Ni BJ; Qian J, 2024, 'Fe-MOFs/CuS nanocomposite-mediated peroxymonosulfate activation for tetracycline degradation: Boosted dual redox cycles', Journal of Cleaner Production, 442, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.140885

Zahmatkesh S; Chen Z; Khan NA; Ni BJ, 2024, 'Removing polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from wastewater with mixed matrix membranes', Science of the Total Environment, 912, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168881

Zhen J; Zheng M; Wei W; Ni SQ; Ni BJ, 2024, 'Extracellular electron transfer (EET) enhanced anammox process for progressive nitrogen removal: A review', Chemical Engineering Journal, 482, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.148886

Liu X; Chen Z; Lu S; Shi X; Qu F; Cheng D; Wei W; Shon HK; Ni BJ, 2024, 'Persistent free radicals on biochar for its catalytic capability: A review', Water Research, 250, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2023.120999

Wang MM; Liu PX; Ye F; Liu LJ; Wen JT; Ni BJ; Luo HW; Wang WK; Xu J, 2024, '2D Ni-Co bimetallic oxide nanosheets activate persulfate for targeted conversion of bisphenol A in wastewater into polymers', Environment International, 184, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2024.108466

Amari A; Elboughdiri N; Ahmed Said E; Zahmatkesh S; Ni BJ, 2024, 'Effects of CO2 concentration and time on algal biomass film, NO3–N concentration, and pH in the membrane bioreactor: Simulation-based ANN, RSM and NSGA-II', Journal of Environmental Management, 351, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119761

Shen D; Zhang P; Wu SL; Long Y; Wei W; Ni BJ, 2024, 'Enhanced biomethane production from waste activated sludge anaerobic digestion by ceramsite and amended Fe2O3 ceramsite', Journal of Environmental Management, 351, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119973

Mineo A; Di Leto Y; Cosenza A; Capri FC; Gallo G; Alduina R; Ni BJ; Mannina G, 2024, 'Enhancing volatile fatty acid production from sewage sludge in batch fermentation tests', Chemosphere, 349, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140859

Wang C; Wang L; Yu H; Seo A; Wang Z; Rajabzadeh S; Ni BJ; Shon HK, 2024, 'Machine learning for layer-by-layer nanofiltration membrane performance prediction and polymer candidate exploration', Chemosphere, 350, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140999

Yan M; He Y; Wang Z; Liu Y; Zhu T; Zhang Y; Ni BJ; Liu Y, 2024, 'New insights into the effect of EDTA on pyrite oxidation and N2O emission during pyrite autotrophic denitrification', Chemical Engineering Journal, 481, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.148583

Faiz I; Ahmad M; Ramadan MF; Zia U; Rozina ; Bokhari A; Asif S; Pieroni A; Zahmatkesh S; Ni BJ, 2024, 'Hazardous waste management (Buxus papillosa) investment for the prosperity of environment and circular economy: Response surface methodology-based simulation', Journal of Environmental Management, 350, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119567

Zhuo M; Chen Z; Liu X; Wei W; Shen Y; Ni BJ, 2024, 'A broad horizon for sustainable catalytic oxidation of microplastics', Environmental Pollution, 340, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122835

Sun YL; Wang HL; Ngo HH; Guo W; Ni BJ; Zhang XN; Wei W, 2024, 'Adapting to seasonal temperature variations: A dynamic multi-subunit strategy for sulfur autotrophic denitrification bioreactors', Environmental Research, 240, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2023.117493

Shi X; Wei W; Wu L; Huang Y; Ni BJ, 2024, 'Biosynthesis mechanisms of medium-chain carboxylic acids and alcohols in anaerobic microalgae fermentation regulated by pH conditions', Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 90, http://dx.doi.org/10.1128/aem.01250-23

Liu Z; Chen Z; Zhang D; Ni BJ, 2024, 'Carboxyl and polyamine groups functionalized polyacrylonitrile fibers for efficient recovery of copper ions from solution', Environmental science and pollution research international, 31, pp. 2243 - 2257, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-31227-8

Zahmatkesh S; Karimian M; Chen Z; Ni BJ, 2024, 'Combination of coagulation and adsorption technologies for advanced wastewater treatment for potable water reuse: By ANN, NSGA-II, and RSM', Journal of Environmental Management, 349, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119429

Wang C; Wei W; Wu L; Liu X; Duan H; Chen Z; Hou YN; Chen X; Ni BJ, 2024, 'Electron Donor-Driven Microalgae Upgrading into High-Value Fatty Acids via a Microbial Platform', ACS ES and T Engineering, http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acsestengg.4c00414

Zhang J; Chen Z; Liu Y; Wei W; Ni BJ, 2024, 'Removal of emerging contaminants (ECs) from aqueous solutions by modified biochar: A review', Chemical Engineering Journal, 479, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2023.147615

Wang Y; Wang X; Zhang Z; Guo H; Zhu T; Ni BJ; Liu Y, 2024, 'Sodium percarbonate effectively enhances medium-chain fatty acids production from waste activated sludge via facilitating electron acceptor formation, providing inorganic carbon and enriching functional microorganisms', Journal of Cleaner Production, 434, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.139915

Li M; Min J; Huang Y; Meng L; Dong Z; Wang S; Wan T; Guan P; Hu L; Zhou Y; Han Z; Ni B; Chu D, 2024, 'Space-Confinement and in Situ Reduction of Pt with 1T-MoS2 for Exceptional Hydrogen Evolution Reaction in Simulated Seawater', ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acsami.4c13270

Wang Y; Zhang Z; Wang X; Guo H; Zhu T; Ni BJ; Liu Y, 2023, 'Percarbonate-strengthened ferrate pretreatment for enhancing short-chain fatty acids production from sewage sludge', Science of the Total Environment, 904, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166771

Wang SN; Cao JS; Luo JY; Ni BJ; Fang F, 2023, 'Revealing the mechanism of quartz sand seeding in accelerating phosphorus recovery from anaerobic fermentation supernatant through vivianite crystallization', Journal of Environmental Management, 348, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119223

Zhen J; Oehmen A; Wei W; Ni SQ; Ni BJ, 2023, 'Synergism and physiological characteristics of glycogen accumulating organisms (GAOs) in anaerobic ammonia oxidation based (anammox-based) systems: Mechanisms and prospects', Chemical Engineering Journal, 478, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2023.147316

Li X; Wang Y; He Y; Wang X; Guo H; Zhu T; Sun P; Ni BJ; Liu Y, 2023, 'Ultrasound-enhanced peracetic acid oxidation improves short-chain fatty acids production from waste activated sludge', Chemical Engineering Journal, 478, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2023.147214

Chen Z; Wei W; Shon HK; Ni BJ, 2023, 'Designing bifunctional catalysts for urea electrolysis: progress and perspectives', Green Chemistry, 26, pp. 631 - 654, http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/d3gc03329e

Chen Z; Zheng R; Bao T; Ma T; Wei W; Shen Y; Ni BJ, 2023, 'Dual-Doped Nickel Sulfide for Electro-Upgrading Polyethylene Terephthalate into Valuable Chemicals and Hydrogen Fuel', Nano-Micro Letters, 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40820-023-01181-8

Sun YL; Wei W; Ngo HH; Guo WS; Zhang XN; Ni BJ; Zhuang WQ; Wang HL, 2023, 'Effect of hydraulic regime on sulfur-packed bed performance: Denitrification and disproportionation', Environmental Research, 238, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2023.117213

Huo P; Deng R; Yang L; Liu Y; Wei W; Ni BJ; Chen X, 2023, 'Exposure of sulfur-driven autotrophic denitrification to hydroxylamine/hydrazine: Underlying mechanisms and implications for promoting partial denitrification and N2O recovery', Chemical Engineering Journal, 477, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2023.146943

Zeng S; Sun J; Lü X; Peng Z; Dong B; Dai X; Ni BJ, 2023, 'Impacts of norfloxacin on sewage sludge anaerobic digestion: Bioenergy generation and potential environmental risks', Results in Engineering, 20, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2023.101392

Wang Y; Zhang Z; Wang X; Guo H; Zhu T; Zhao Y; Lu X; Zhang Y; Ni BJ; Liu Y, 2023, 'Medium-chain fatty acids production from sewage sludge through anaerobic fermentation: A critical review', Chemical Engineering Journal, 477, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2023.147138

Qian J; Zhang Y; Chen Z; Du Y; Ni BJ, 2023, 'NiCo layered double hydroxides/NiFe layered double hydroxides composite (NiCo-LDH/NiFe-LDH) towards efficient oxygen evolution in different water matrices', Chemosphere, 345, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140472

Chen Z; Yun S; Wu L; Zhang J; Shi X; Wei W; Liu Y; Zheng R; Han N; Ni BJ, 2023, 'Waste-Derived Catalysts for Water Electrolysis: Circular Economy-Driven Sustainable Green Hydrogen Energy', Nano-Micro Letters, 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40820-022-00974-7

Liu X; Xu Q; Du M; Yang J; Lu Q; Pan M; Zhong H; Wang D; Ni BJ, 2023, 'Calcium peroxide mediated sustainable microalgal-bacterial consortium system: Role and significance of configured anaerobic fermentation', Chemical Engineering Journal, 476, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2023.146807

Chen J; Hao D; Chen W; Liu Y; Yin Z; Hsu HY; Ni BJ; Wang A; Lewis SW; Jia G, 2023, 'Engineering Colloidal Metal-Semiconductor Nanorods Hybrid Nanostructures for Photocatalysis', Chinese Journal of Chemistry, 41, pp. 3050 - 3062, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cjoc.202300191

Liu X; Chen Z; Lu S; Xu B; Cheng D; Wei W; Shen Y; Ni BJ, 2023, 'Heterogeneous photocatalytic conversion of biomass to biofuels: A review', Chemical Engineering Journal, 476, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2023.146794

Wu L; Wei W; Qian J; Chen X; Ni BJ, 2023, 'Converting food waste into high-value medium chain fatty acids and long chain alcohols via chain elongation with an internally produced electron donor', Green Chemistry, 25, pp. 10567 - 10575, http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/d3gc03614f

Mineo A; Cosenza A; Ni BJ; Mannina G, 2023, 'Enhancing the production of volatile fatty acids by potassium permanganate from wasted sewage sludge: A batch test experiment', Heliyon, 9, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21957

Ebrahimi Farshchi M; Madadian Bozorg N; Ehsani A; Aghdasinia H; Chen Z; Rostamnia S; Ni BJ, 2023, 'Green valorization of PET waste into functionalized Cu-MOF tailored to catalytic reduction of 4-nitrophenol', Journal of Environmental Management, 345, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118842

Wu SL; Wei W; Ngo HH; Guo W; Wang C; Wang Y; Ni BJ, 2023, 'In-situ production of lactate driving the biotransformation of waste activated sludge to medium-chain fatty acid', Journal of Environmental Management, 345, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118524

Cao JS; Wang SN; Xu RZ; Luo JY; Ni BJ; Fang F, 2023, 'Phosphorus recovery from synthetic anaerobic fermentation supernatant via vivianite crystallization: Coupling effects of various physicochemical process parameters', Science of the Total Environment, 897, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165416


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