By Professor Rita Kay Henderson

Book Chapters

Karna BL; Rutlidge H; Henderson RK; Le-Clech P, 2024, 'Practical considerations of using LC-OCD for organic matter analysis in seawater', in Experimental Methods for Membrane Applications: In Desalination and Water Treatment, pp. 249 - 264, http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/9781789062977_0249

Rao NRH; Henderson RK, 2022, 'Unit operations applied for microalgae-based solid–liquid separation', in 3rd Generation Biofuels: Disruptive Technologies to Enable Commercial Production, pp. 175 - 212, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-90971-6.00015-2

Baker A; Andersen MS; Marjo CE; Zainuddin NS; Rutlidge H; Graham PW; Henderson RK, 2019, 'Investigation of Pollution in Rivers and Groundwater by Fluorescence', in , Wiley, pp. 1 - 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9780470027318.a9412.pub2

Li X; Joll C; Linge K; Khan S; Henderson RK, 2015, 'CHAPTER 3:Characterisation of Organic Nitrogen in Algal Organic Matter and Formation of N-DBPs After Chlorination', in Disinfection By-products in Drinking Water, Royal Society of Chemistry, pp. 29 - 37, http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/9781782622710-00029

Baker A; Andersen MS; Marjo CE; Zainuddin NS; Rutlidge H; Graham PW; Henderson RK, 2014, 'Investigation of Pollution in Rivers and Groundwater by Fluorescence', in , John Wiley & Sonds, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9780470027318.a9412

Journal articles

Mustafa ZZ; Murdock AT; Xie Z; Johnston-Hall G; Henderson RK; Leslie GL; Le-Clech P, 2025, 'Impact of membrane characteristics and chemical ageing on algal protein fouling behaviour of ultrafiltration membranes', Separation and Purification Technology, 354, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2024.128481

Rao N; Camargo-Valero MA; Henderson RK, 2024, 'Editorial: The Future of Wastewater Pond and Algal Technologies for a Sustainable Planet (WPAT22)', Water Science and Technology, 90, pp. iii, http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wst.2024.341

Brunna BS; Rao NRH; Tamburic B; Henderson RK; Gutterres M, 2024, 'Microalgae Immobilization Using Biopolymer Blend-Modified Alginate Beads in Wastewater Treatment Applications', Environmental Engineering Science, 41, pp. 391 - 400, http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/ees.2024.0063

Chapagain A; Henderson R; Chen R; Philip L, 2023, 'Editorial: H2Open Journal, celebrating our achievements and looking to the future', H2Open Journal, 6, pp. 588 - 589, http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/h2oj.2023.102

Rao NRH; Linge KL; Li X; Joll CA; Khan SJ; Henderson RK, 2023, 'Relating algal-derived extracellular and intracellular dissolved organic nitrogen with nitrogenous disinfection by-product formation', Water Research, 233, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2023.119695

Paulino R; Tamburic B; Stuetz RM; Zamyadi A; Crosbie N; Henderson RK, 2023, 'Critical review of adsorption and biodegradation mechanisms for removal of biogenic taste and odour compounds in granular and biological activated carbon contactors', Journal of Water Process Engineering, 52, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2023.103518

Rao NRH; Beyer VP; Henderson RK; Thielemans W; Muylaert K, 2023, 'Microalgae harvesting using flocculation and dissolved air flotation: Selecting the right vessel for lab-scale experiments', Bioresource Technology, 374, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2023.128786

Rao NRH; Gonzalez-Torres A; Tamburic B; Wong YW; Foubert I; Muylaert K; Henderson RK; Vandamme D, 2023, 'The influence of physical floc properties on the separation of marine microalgae via alkaline flocculation followed by dissolved air flotation', Algal Research, 71, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2023.103024

Rao NRH; Chu X; Hadinoto K; Angelina ; Zhou R; Zhang T; Soltani B; Bailey CG; Trujillo FJ; Leslie GL; Prescott SW; Cullen PJ; Henderson RK, 2023, 'Algal cell inactivation and damage via cold plasma-activated bubbles: Mechanistic insights and process benefits', Chemical Engineering Journal, 454, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2022.140304

Hadinoto K; Rao NRH; Astorga JB; Zhou R; Biazik J; Zhang T; Masood H; Cullen PJ; Prescott S; Henderson RK; Trujillo FJ; Hanumanth Rao N, 2023, 'Hybrid plasma discharges for energy-efficient production of plasma-activated water', Chemical Engineering Journal, 451, pp. 138643, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2022.138643

Moradi S; Omar A; Zhou Z; Agostino A; Gandomkar Z; Bustamante H; Power K; Henderson R; Leslie G, 2023, 'Forecasting and Optimizing Dual Media Filter Performance via Machine Learning', Water Research, 235, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2023.119874

Mustafa ZZ; Rao NRH; Johnston-Hall G; Henderson RK; Leslie GL; Le-Clech P, 2022, 'Membrane fouling during algal blooms: Impact of extracellular algal organic matter feed and membrane surface properties', Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2022.108749

Chu X; Agostino A; Rao NRH; Moradi S; Bustamante H; Power K; Henderson RK; Leslie GL, 2022, 'Application of a combination of oxidants improves treatment performance for NOM and manganese', Environmental Science: Water Research and Technology, 8, pp. 2705 - 2718, http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/d2ew00416j

Yap RKL; Rao NRH; Holmes M; Whittaker M; Stuetz RM; Jefferson B; Bulmuş V; Peirson WL; Henderson RK, 2022, 'Evaluating the performance of conventional DAF and PosiDAF processes for cyanobacteria separation at a pilot plant scale', H2Open Journal, 5, pp. 275 - 288, http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/h2oj.2022.142

Mustafa ZZ; Rao NRH; Henderson RK; Leslie GL; Le-Clech P, 2022, 'Considerations of the limitations of commonly applied characterisation methods in understanding protein-driven irreversible fouling', Environmental Science: Water Research and Technology, 8, pp. 343 - 357, http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/d1ew00831e

Pivokonsky M; Kopecka I; Cermakova L; Fialova K; Novotna K; Cajthaml T; Henderson RK; Pivokonska L, 2021, 'Current knowledge in the field of algal organic matter adsorption onto activated carbon in drinking water treatment', Science of the Total Environment, 799, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.149455

Agostino A; Rao NRH; Paul S; Zhang Z; Leslie G; Le-Clech P; Henderson R, 2021, 'Polymer leachates emulate naturally derived fluorescent dissolved organic matter: Understanding and managing sample container interferences', Water Research, 204, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2021.117614

Rao NRH; Tamburic B; Doan YTT; Nguyen BD; Henderson RK, 2021, 'Algal biotechnology in Australia and Vietnam: Opportunities and challenges', Algal Research, 56, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2021.102335

Rao NRH; Granville AM; Henderson RK, 2021, 'Understanding variability in algal solid-liquid separation process outcomes by manipulating extracellular protein-carbohydrate interactions', Water Research, 190, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2020.116747

Luo Y; Logan A; Henderson RK; Le-Clech P, 2021, 'Evaluating the resilience of photobioreactors in response to hazardous chemicals', Chemical Engineering Journal, 405, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2020.126666

Zamyadi A; Glover CM; Yasir A; Stuetz R; Newcombe G; Crosbie ND; Lin TF; Henderson R, 2021, 'Toxic cyanobacteria in water supply systems: Data analysis to map global challenges and demonstrate the benefits of multi-barrier treatment approaches', H2Open Journal, 4, pp. 47 - 62, http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/H2OJ.2021.067

Luo Y; Le-Clech P; Henderson RK, 2020, 'Assessing the performance of membrane photobioreactors (MPBR) for polishing effluents containing different types of nitrogen', Algal Research, 50, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2020.102013

Moradi S; Agostino A; Gandomkar Z; Kim S; Hamilton L; Sharma A; Henderson R; Leslie G, 2020, 'Quantifying natural organic matter concentration in water from climatological parameters using different machine learning algorithms', H2Open Journal, 3, pp. 328 - 343, http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/h2oj.2020.035

Shutova Y; Rao NRH; Zamyadi A; Baker A; Bridgeman J; Lau B; Henderson RK, 2020, 'Characterisation of dissolved organic matter to optimise powdered activated carbon and clarification removal efficiency', Environmental Science: Water Research and Technology, 6, pp. 2065 - 2077, http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/d0ew00149j

Luo Y; Le-Clech P; Henderson RK, 2020, 'Characterisation of microalgae-based monocultures and mixed cultures for biomass production and wastewater treatment', Algal Research, 49, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2020.101963

Rao NRH; Granville AM; Wich PR; Henderson RK, 2020, 'Detailed algal extracellular carbohydrate-protein characterisation lends insight into algal solid-liquid separation process outcomes', Water Research, 178, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2020.115833

Li X; Rao NRH; Linge KL; Joll CA; Khan S; Henderson RK; Hanumanth Rao N, 2020, 'Formation of algal-derived nitrogenous disinfection by-products during chlorination and chloramination', Water Research, 183, pp. 116047 - 116047, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2020.116047

Luo Y; Henderson RK; Le-Clech P, 2019, 'Characterisation of organic matter in membrane photobioreactors (MPBRs) and its impact on membrane performance', Algal Research, 44, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2019.101682

Li X; Rao NRH; Linge KL; Joll CA; Khan S; Henderson RK, 2019, 'An evaluation of measurement techniques for algal-derived organic nitrogen', Water Research, 165, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2019.114998

Gonzalez-Torres A; Pivokonsky M; Henderson RK, 2019, 'The impact of cell morphology and algal organic matter on algal floc properties', Water Research, 163, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2019.114887

Filipenska M; Vasatova P; Pivokonska L; Cermakova L; Gonzalez-Torres A; Henderson RK; Naceradska J; Pivokonsky M, 2019, 'Influence of COM-peptides/proteins on the properties of flocs formed at different shear rates', Journal of Environmental Sciences (China), 80, pp. 116 - 127, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jes.2018.11.025

Zamyadi A; Romanis C; Mills T; Neilan B; Choo F; Coral LA; Gale D; Newcombe G; Crosbie N; Stuetz R; Henderson RK, 2019, 'Diagnosing water treatment critical control points for cyanobacterial removal: Exploring benefits of combined microscopy, next-generation sequencing, and cell integrity methods', Water Research, 152, pp. 96 - 105, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2019.01.002

Imran Khan S; Zamyadi A; Hanumanth Rao NR; Li X; Stuetz R; Henderson R, 2019, 'Fluorescence spectroscopic characterisation of algal organic matter: towards improved in situ fluorometer development', Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology, 5, pp. 417 - 432, http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/C8EW00731D

Choo F; Zamyadi A; Stuetz RM; Newcombe G; Newton K; Henderson RK, 2019, 'Enhanced real-time cyanobacterial fluorescence monitoring through chlorophyll-a interference compensation corrections', Water Research, 148, pp. 86 - 96, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2018.10.034

Fatone F; Henderson R; Jefferson B; Kumar DN; Wang X, 2018, 'Editorial of the IWA H2 Open Journal Disseminating research addressing 21st century water challenges to all', H2Open Journal, 1, pp. 85 - 86, http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/h2oj.2017.000

Faruqi A; Henderson M; Henderson RK; Stuetz R; Gladman B; McDowall B; Zamyadi A, 2018, 'Removal of algal taste and odour compounds by granular and biological activated carbon in full-scale water treatment plants', Water Science and Technology: Water Supply, 18, pp. 1531 - 1544, http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/ws.2018.001

Hanumanth Rao NR; Granville AM; Browne CI; Dagastine RR; Yap R; Jefferson B; Henderson RK, 2018, 'Determining how polymer-bubble interactions impact algal separation using the novel “Posi”-dissolved air flotation process', Separation and Purification Technology, 201, pp. 139 - 147, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2018.03.003

Luo Y; Le-Clech P; Henderson RK, 2018, 'Assessment of membrane photobioreactor (MPBR) performance parameters and operating conditions', Water Research, 138, pp. 169 - 180, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2018.03.050

Choo F; Zamyadi A; Newton K; Newcombe G; Bowling L; Stuetz R; Henderson R, 2018, 'Performance evaluation of in situ fluorometers for real-time cyanobacterial monitoring', H2Open Journal, 1, pp. 26 - 46, http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/h2oj.2018.009

Whitton R; Santinelli M; Pidou M; Ometto F; Henderson R; Roddick F; Jarvis P; Villa R; Jefferson B, 2018, 'Tertiary nutrient removal from wastewater by immobilised microalgae: Impact of wastewater nutrient characteristics and hydraulic retention time (HRT)', H2Open Journal, 1, pp. 12 - 25, http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/h2oj.2018.008

Zamyadi A; Henderson RK; Newton K; Capelo-Neto J; Newcombe G, 2018, 'Assessment of the water treatment process's empirical model predictions for the management of aesthetic and health risks associated with cyanobacteria', Water (Switzerland), 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/w10050590

Hanumanth Rao NR; Yap R; Whittaker M; Stuetz RM; Jefferson B; Peirson WL; Granville AM; Henderson RK, 2018, 'The role of algal organic matter in the separation of algae and cyanobacteria using the novel “Posi” - Dissolved air flotation process', Water Research, 130, pp. 20 - 30, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2017.11.049

Syed MS; rafeie MR; Vandamme DR; Asadnia MA; Henderson RH; Taylor RT; Warkiani MEW, 2017, 'Selective Separation of Microalgae Cells Using Inertial Microfluidics', Bioresource Technology, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2017.12.065

Gonzalez-Torres A; Rich AM; Marjo CE; Henderson RK, 2017, 'Evaluation of biochemical algal floc properties using Reflectance Fourier-Transform Infrared Imaging', Algal Research, 27, pp. 345 - 355, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2017.09.017

Kristiana I; Liew D; Henderson RK; Joll CA; Linge KL, 2017, 'Formation and control of nitrogenous DBPs from Western Australian source waters: Investigating the impacts of high nitrogen and bromide concentrations', Journal of Environmental Sciences (China), 58, pp. 102 - 115, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jes.2017.06.028

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