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- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Construction of a gelatin aerogel catalyst functionalized with LaCoO3 and g-C3N5 for efficient ciprofloxacin degradation via adsorption and peroxymonosulfate activation” was accepted for publication in Chemical Engineering Journal (IF: 15.1). 

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Removal of endocrine disruptors and pharmaceuticals by graphene oxide-based membranes in water: A review” was accepted for publication in Journal of Environmental Management (IF: 8.7). 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Peroxymonosulfate-activated photocatalytic degradation of norfloxacin via a dual Z-scheme g-C3N5/BiVO4/CoFe−LDH heterojunction: Operation and mechanistic insights” was accepted for publication in Chemical Engineering Journal (IF: 15.1). 

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Ultrasonic treatment of endocrine disrupting compounds, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products in water: An updated review” was accepted for publication in Journal of Hazardous Materials (IF: 13.6). 

- Congratulations! Prof. Park won the KNU Wonam Academic Award in recognition of his excellent research achievements at the 78th anniversary ceremony of Kyungpook National University.

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- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Removal of contaminants of emerging concerns and dyes by MXene-based membranes in water: A review” was accepted for publication in Separation and Purification Technology (IF: 8.6). 

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Removal of contaminants of emerging concern by membranes in water and wastewater: An updated review” was accepted for publication in Environmental Engineering Research (IF: 3.5). 

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Preparation of Granulated Uio-66/Graphene Oxide Using Polyacrylamide/Polyvinyl Alcohol for Selective Fluoride Removal: Mechanism Studies Via in Situ Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy Analysis and Continuous-Flow Column Operation” was accepted for publication in Chemical Engineering Journal (IF: 15.1). 

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled “Photocatalytic and electrocatalytic degradation of bisphenol A in the presence of graphene/graphene oxide-based nanocatalysts: A review” was accepted for publication in Chemosphere (IF: 8.8). 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled “Fabrication of MoS2 restrained magnetic chitosan composite for photocatalytic degradation of organic dyes” was accepted for publication in Carbohydrate Polymers (IF: 11.2). 

- 환경나노융합연구실에서 박사과정에 재학 중인 Njaramba Lewis Kamande 학생 (지도교수 박창민)이 2023년 12월 미국 San Francisco에서 개최된 AGU23 학회에서 Outstanding Student Presentation Award (OSPA)을 수상하였습니다. 축하합니다!

- Congratulations! Njaramba Lewis Kamande, a Ph.D student at ENCL, has selected to receive an Outstanding Student Presentation Award (OSPA) for his presentation "Fabrication of a beta-cyclodextrin functionalized PVDF/Fe-MOF mixed matrix membrane for remediation of ciprofloxacin in aqueous environment" during AGU 2023 meeting. 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled “Ultrasonic treatment of dye chemicals in wastewater: A review” was accepted for publication in Chemosphere (IF: 8.8). 

- Welcome aboard! Ms. Yunjeong Jin joined our research group for her graduate research. 

- Congratulations on Minseok Kim (M.S.), Eunji Lee (M.S.), and Yunjeong Jin (B.S.)'s graduation! 

- 환경나노융합연구실에서 석사과정에 재학 중인 김민석 학생 (지도교수 박창민)이 에스엘(주) (SL corporation) 신입사원 공개채용에 합격을 하였습니다. 김민석 학생은 경북대학교 환경공학과에서 학부를 졸업하고 현재 경북대학교 건설환경에너지공학부에 석사과정으로 재학중이며 2024년 3월 임용될 예정입니다. 축하합니다!

- Congratulations! Minseok Kim, a Master's student at ENCL, accepted a job offer for research position at SL corporation. He earned his bachelor's degree in the Department of Environmental Engineering at KNU and currently pursue a Master's degree in the Department of Environmental Engineering at KNU. 

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled “Removal of selected contaminants of dyes and pharmaceuticals using MXene-based nanoadsorbents: A review” was accepted for publication in Separation and Purification Technology (IF: 8.6). 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled “Fabrication of porous beta-cyclodextrin functionalized PVDF/Fe–MOF mixed matrix membrane for enhanced ciprofloxacin removal” was accepted for publication in npj Clean Water (IF: 11.4). 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled “All-solid-state Z-scheme ZnFe–LDH/rGO/g-C3N5 heterojunction for enhanced sonophotocatalytic degradation of ciprofloxacin: performance and mechanistic insights” was accepted for publication in Environmental Research (IF: 8.3). 

- 환경나노융합연구실에서 석사과정에 재학 중인 김민석 학생 (지도교수 박창민)이 에스엘(주) (SL corporation) 인턴십에 합격을 하였습니다. 김민석 학생은 경북대학교 환경공학과에서 학부를 졸업하고 현재 경북대학교 건설환경에너지공학부에 석사과정으로 재학중이며 2024년 1월 임용될 예정입니다. 축하합니다!

- Congratulations! Minseok Kim, a Master's student at ENCL, was selected for 2024 SL corporation internship program. He earned his bachelor's degree in the Department of Environmental Engineering at KNU and currently pursue a Master's degree in the Department of Environmental Engineering at KNU. 

- 환경나노융합연구실에서 석사과정을 마친 윤근영 졸업생 (지도교수 박창민)이 한국과학기술기획평가원 (KISTEP) 위촉연구직 공개채용에 합격을 하였습니다. 윤근영 졸업생은 경북대학교 환경공학과에서 학부/석사를 모두 졸업하고 2024년 1월 임용될 예정입니다. 축하합니다!

- Congratulations! Keunyoung Yun, M.S., an alumni of ENCL, accepted a job offer for research position at Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP). He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in the Department of Environmental Engineering at KNU and will be appointed in Jan. 2024. 

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled “Photocatalytic boron nitride–based nanomaterials for the removal of selected organic and inorganic contaminants in aqueous solution: A review” was accepted for publication in Chemosphere (impact factor: 8.8). 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled “MOF-derived C, N-In2O3 with GdFeO3 Z-scheme heterostructure for the photocatalytic removal of tetracycline” was accepted for publication in npj Clean Water (IF: 11.4). 

- 환경나노융합연구실에서 석사과정에 재학 중인 김민석 학생 (지도교수 박창민)이 국제적인 유명 학술지 'Carbohydrate Polymers' (impact factor: 11.2, rank 3/86 (Top 3%) in polymer science)에 제1저자로 논문을 발표하였습니다 (논문제목: Thermally-activated gelatin–chitosan–MOF hybrid aerogels for efficient removal of ibuprofen and naproxen). 축하합니다!

- Congratulations! Minseok Kim, a Master's student at ENCL, published his paper as the first author in the international renowned journal 'Carbohydrate Polymers' (impact factor: 11.2, rank 3/86 (Top 3%) in polymer science) (Title: Thermally-activated gelatin–chitosan–MOF hybrid aerogels for efficient removal of ibuprofen and naproxen). 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled “Thermally-activated gelatin–chitosan–MOF hybrid aerogels for efficient removal of ibuprofen and naproxen” was accepted for publication in Carbohydrate Polymers (IF: 11.2). 

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled “Recovery of rare-earth and radioactive elements from contaminated water through precipitation: A review” was accepted for publication in Chemical Engineering Journal (IF: 15.1). 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled “Modeling sulfamethoxazole removal by pump-less in-series forward osmosis–ultrafiltration hybrid processes using artificial neural network, adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system, and support vector machine” was accepted for publication in Chemical Engineering Journal (IF: 15.1).  

- Welcome aboard! Mr. Jonguk Choi, Ms. Dakyung Kwon, and Ms. Minji Kim joined our research group for their graduate research. 

- Congratulations on Keunyoung Yun's Master's graduation! 

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled “Removal of bisphenol A via adsorption on graphene/(reduced) graphene oxide-based nanomaterials: A review” was accepted for publication in Separation & Purification Reviews (IF: 5.4). 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled “Novel double Z-scheme g-C3N5/BiFeO3/ZnIn2S4 heterojunction system with enhanced visible-light-induced photo-Fenton activity towards sulfamethoxazole degradation” was accepted for publication in Chemical Engineering Journal (IF: 15.1).  

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled “Fabrication of copper molybdate nanoflower combined polymeric graphitic carbon nitride heterojunction for water depollution: Synergistic photocatalytic performance and mechanism insight” was accepted for publication in Environmental Research (IF: 8.43). 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled “Enhanced catalytic oxidation of naproxen via activation of peroxymonosulfate by Fe-based metal–organic framework aerogels functionalized with Ag nanoparticles” was accepted for publication in Journal of Hazardous Materials (IF: 14.2). 

- 환경나노융합연구실에서 석사과정에 재학 중인 김현정 학생 (지도교수 박창민)이 2023년 UST-한국건설기술연구원 하계 연구인턴십에 합격을 하였습니다.  김현정 학생은 경북대학교 환경공학과에서 학부를 졸업하고 현재 경북대학교 물IT융합공학과에 석사과정으로 재학중이며, 이번에 UST-한국건설기술연구원 건설환경공학과에서 한 달간 인턴십을 수행할 예정입니다. 축하합니다!

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- Congratulations! Hyeonjeong Kim, a Master's student at ENCL, was selected for 2023 UST-KICT summer research internship program. She earned her bachelor's degree in the Department of Environmental Engineering at KNU and currently pursue a Master's degree in the Department of Water & IT Engineering at KNU. 

- 환경나노융합연구실에서 석사과정을 마친 박소영 졸업생 (지도교수 박창민)이 대구광역시와 경상북도 보건환경연구원에 동시 합격을 하였습니다.  박소영 졸업생은 경북대학교 환경공학과에서 학부/석사를 모두 졸업하고 이번에 환경연구직 연구사로 임용될 예정입니다. 축하합니다!

- Congratulations! Soyoung Park, M.S., an alumni of ENCL, passed the government service examinations at Daegu-Metropolitan City and Gyeongsangbuk-do Institute of Health and Environment, simultaneously. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in the Department of Environmental Engineering at KNU and will be appointed as an environmental researcher this time. 

- 환경나노융합연구실에서 석사과정에 재학 중인 윤근영 학생 (지도교수 박창민)이 국제적인 유명 학술지 'Chemical Engineering Journal' (impact factor: 16.7, rank 4/142 (Top 3%) in engineering, chemical)에 제1저자로 논문을 발표하였습니다 (논문제목: Fabrication of highly effective Ag6Si2O7/SmFeO3 heterojunction with synergistically enhanced sonophotocatalytic degradation of ciprofloxacin and production of H2O2: Influencing factors and degradation mechanism). 축하합니다!

- Congratulations! Keunyoung Yun, a Master's student at ENCL, published his paper as the first author in the international renowned journal 'Chemical Engineering Journal' (impact factor: 16.7, rank 4/142 (Top 3%) in engineering, chemical) (Title: Fabrication of highly effective Ag6Si2O7/SmFeO3 heterojunction with synergistically enhanced sonophotocatalytic degradation of ciprofloxacin and production of H2O2: Influencing factors and degradation mechanism). 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled “Fabrication of highly effective Ag6Si2O7/SmFeO3 heterojunction with synergistically enhanced sonophotocatalytic degradation of ciprofloxacin and production of H2O2: Influencing factors and degradation mechanism” was accepted for publication in Chemical Engineering Journal (IF: 16.7). 

- Welcome aboard! Ms. Dakyung Kwon joined our research group for her undergraduate research. 

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled “Evaluation of secondary effluent organic matter removal by an in-series forward osmosis-ultrafiltration hybrid process using parallel factor analysis with self-organizing maps” was accepted for publication in Chemical Engineering Journal (IF: 16.7). 

- Welcome aboard! Ms. Hyeonjeong Kim joined our research group for her graduate research. 

- Welcome aboard! Mr. Sanghun Jin and Ms. Joohong Kim joined our research group for their undergraduate research. 

- Congratulations on Soyoung, Nahyun, and Byungjun's Master's graduation! 

- Welcome aboard! Ms. Hyeonjeong Kim joined our research group for their undergraduate research. 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled “Synthesis of gelatin aerogel-containing Al-metal organic framework for the removal of phenolic contaminants from aqueous solutions” was accepted for publication in Journal of Water Process Engineering (IF: 7.34). 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled “Comprehensive evaluation of antibiotic tetracycline and oxytetracycline removal by Fe-metal organic framework/biopolymer-clay hydrogel” was accepted for publication in Ceramics International (IF: 5.53). 

- Congratulations! Prof. Park was featured in an article of KNU People, Vol. 261. Click the banner below to learn more.

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled “Rational design of double perovskite La2Ni0.5Co0.5MnO6 decorated polyaniline array on MoO3 nanobelts with strong heterointerface boosting oxygen evolution reaction and urea oxidation” was accepted for publication in Applied Surface Science (IF: 7.39). 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled “Construction of heterostructure interface with FeNi2S4 and CoFe nanowires as an efficient bifunctional electrocatalyst for overall water splitting and urea electrolysis” was accepted for publication in International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (IF: 7.14). 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled “Ultrasound-assisted heterogeneous Fenton-like process for efficient degradation of tetracycline over SmFeO3/Ti3C2Tx catalyst” was accepted for publication in Journal of Water Process Engineering (IF: 7.34). 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled “Adsorptive and photocatalytic performance of cobalt-doped ZnTiO3/Ti3C2Tx MXene nanohybrids for tetracycline: Kinetics and mechanistic insight” was accepted for publication in Journal of Hazardous Materials (IF: 10.6).

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled “Review of boron nitride–based membranes in liquid purification/separation applications” was accepted for publication in Chemical Engineering Journal (IF: 16.7).

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled “Efficient adsorption of naproxen and ibuprofen by gelatin/zirconium-based metal-organic framework/sepiolite aerogels via synergistic mechanisms” was accepted for publication in Chemical Engineering Journal (IF: 16.7).

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled “Performance assessment and optimization of forward osmosis-low pressure ultrafiltration hybrid system using machine learning techniques for rhodamine B removal” was accepted for publication in Desalination (IF: 11.2).

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled “Construction of novel In2S3/Ti3C2 MXene quantum dots/SmFeO3 Z-scheme heterojunctions for efficient photocatalytic removal of sulfamethoxazole and 4-chlorophenol: Degradation pathways and mechanism insights” was accepted for publication in Chemical Engineering Journal (IF: 16.7).  

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled “Critical review on the fate and transport of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in subsurface environments” was accepted for publication in Reviews of Geophysics (IF: 25.0).

- Congratulations! Our paper “Adsorption-enhanced sonophotocatalytic removal of tetracycline from water using ceria-zirconia (x)CeO2-(1-x)ZrO2 binary oxide nanocatalyst” published in Journal of Korean Society of Environmental Engineers (JKSEE) was selected as an excellent paper (journal cover), and Prof. Park, Yeonji (Ph.D student), and Gyuri (M.S. student) were finalized as this month's researcher. The monthly webzine will be released soon. 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled “Effective sequestration of tetracycline and ciprofloxacin from aqueous solutions by Al-based metal organic framework and reduced graphene oxide immobilized alginate biosorbents” was accepted for publication in Chemical Engineering Journal (IF: 16.7).

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled “Photocatalytic and electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 by MXene-based nanomaterials: A review” was accepted for publication in Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology (IF: 11.8). 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled “Application of perovskite oxides and their composites for degrading organic pollutants from wastewater using advanced oxidation processes: Review of the recent progress” was accepted for publication in Journal of Hazardous Materials (IF: 10.6).

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled “Synthesis, performance, and mechanisms of strontium ferrite-incorporated zeolite imidazole framework (ZIF-8) for the simultaneous removal of Pb(II) and tetracycline” was accepted for publication in Environmental Research (IF: 6.50).

- Congratulations! Prof. Park won the Prime Minister's Citation in recognition of his achievements in science and technology promotion at a ceremony marking Science, Information, and Communication Day.

- Welcome aboard! Minseok Kim and Eunji Lee joined our research group for their graduate research (M.S.). 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled “2D/2D nitrogen-rich graphitic carbon nitride coupled Bi2WO6 S-scheme heterojunction for boosting photodegradation of tetracycline: Influencing factors, intermediates, and insights into the mechanism” was accepted for publication in Composites Part B-Engineering (IF: 9.08).

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Boron nitride-based nanomaterials as adsorbents in water: A review” was accepted for publication in Separation and Purification Technology (IF: 7.31).

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Construction of ternary (1D/2D/3D) Fe2O3-supported micro pillared Cu-based MOF on chitosan with improved photocatalytic behavior on removal of paraquat” was accepted for publication in Environmental Science and Pollution Research (IF: 4.2).

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Effect of type of coagulants on removal efficiency and removal mechanisms of antibiotic resistance genes in anaerobic digestion of primary sludge produced via a chemically enhanced primary treatment process” was accepted for publication in Bioresource Technology (IF: 9.6).

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Effect of single and multi-layered Ti3C2TX MXene as catalyst and adsorbent on enhanced sonodegradation of diclofenac and verapamil” was accepted for publication in Journal of Hazardous Materials (IF: 10.6).

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Efficient photocatalytic degradation of sulfasalazine and reduction of hexavalent chromium over robust In2S3/Nd2O3 heterojunction under visible light” was accepted for publication in Journal of Water Process Engineering (IF: 5.48).  

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Remarkable adsorption for hazardous organic and inorganic contaminants by multifunctional amorphous core-shell structures of metal–organic framework-alginate composites” was accepted for publication in Chemical Engineering Journal (IF: 13.3).

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Insight into the role of charge carrier mediation zone for highly selective singlet oxygen production over rod-shape graphitic carbon nitride” was accepted for publication in Journal of Hazardous Materials (IF: 10.6).

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Removal of selected heavy metals from water using fabricated MIL-100(Fe) and MIL-101(Cr): Experimental and molecular modeling study” was accepted for publication in Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering (IF: 5.91).

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Fe(III)-doped activated biochar sorbents trigger mitochondrial dysfunction with oxidative stress on Daphnia magna” was accepted for publication in Chemosphere (IF: 7.09).

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Occurrence and removal of engineered nanoparticles in drinking water treatment and wastewater treatment processes: An updated review” was accepted for publication in Environmental Engineering Research (IF: 2.51).

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Selective sequestration of perfluorinated compounds using polyaniline decorated activated biochar” was accepted for publication in Chemical Engineering Journal (IF: 13.3).

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Hierarchical CoTiO3 microrods on Ti3C2Tx MXene heterostructure as an efficient sonocatalyst for bisphenol A degradation” was accepted for publication in Journal of Molecular Liquids (IF: 5.07).

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Review of adsorption–membrane hybrid systems for water and wastewater treatment” was accepted for publication in Chemosphere (IF: 7.09).

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Application of Ti3C2TX MXene-coated membrane for removal of selected natural organic matter and pharmaceuticals” was accepted for publication in ACS ES&T Water (IF: xx).

- Welcome aboard! Dr. Mahmoudi joined our research group for his postdoctoral research. She is going to conduct our NRF research project.

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Interfacial coupling perovskite CeFeO3 on layered graphitic carbon nitride as a multifunctional Z-scheme photocatalyst for boosting nitrogen fixation and organic pollutants demineralization” was accepted for publication in Chemical Engineering Journal (IF: 13.3).

- Welcome aboard! Dr. Maheskumar joined our research group for his postdoctoral research. He is going to conduct our NRF research project.

- Congratulations! Our study "Rational construction of CeO2-ZrO2@MoS2 hybrid nanoflowers for enhanced sonophotocatalytic degradation of naproxen: Mechanisms and degradation pathways” is featured in the local news. 

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Reduction of antibiotic resistome in influent of a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) via a chemically enhanced primary treatment (CEPT) process” was accepted for publication in Chemosphere (IF: 7.09).

- Welcome aboard! Ms. Huijung Jung joined our research group for her undergraduate research. 

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Sonodegradation of amitriptyline and ibuprofen in the presence of Ti3C2Tx MXene” was accepted for publication in Journal of Hazardous Materials Letters (IF: xx).

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Rational design of a novel LaFeO3/g-C3N4/BiFeO3 double Z-scheme structure: Photocatalytic performance for antibiotic degradation and mechanistic insight” was accepted for publication in Chemical Engineering Journal (IF: 13.3).

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Rational construction of CeO2-ZrO2@MoS2 hybrid nanoflowers for enhanced sonophotocatalytic degradation of naproxen: Mechanisms and degradation pathways” was accepted for publication in Composites Part B-Engineering (IF: 9.08).

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Hydrothermal synthesis of hydroxyapatite-reduced graphene oxide (1D–2D) hybrids with enhanced selective adsorption properties for methyl orange and hexavalent chromium from aqueous solutions" was accepted for publication in Chemosphere (IF: 5.778).

- Welcome aboard! Mrs. Keunyoung Yun and Minseok Kim joined our research group for their undergraduate research. 

- Congratulations! Prof. Park was finally selected as a mid-level research project for personal basic research in the first half of 2021 hosted by the National Research Foundation of Korea. Accordingly, Prof. Park will receive a research grant of over 800 million won over the next four years to conduct a full-fledged research for the development of perovskite-based energy conversion Z-scheme photocatalytic system for the advanced oxidation process. 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Effective and selective removal of organic pollutants from aqueous solutions using 1D hydroxyapatite-decorated 2D reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite" was accepted for publication in Journal of Molecular Liquids (IF: 5.065).

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Synthesis and characterization of defective UiO-66 for efficient co-immobilization of arsenate and fluoride from single/binary solutions" was accepted for publication in Environmental Pollution (IF: 6.792).

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Efficient and selective sequestration of perfluorinated compounds and hexavalent chromium ions using a multifunctional spinel matrix decorated carbon backbone N-rich polymer and their mechanistic investigations" was accepted for publication in Journal of Molecular Liquids (IF: 5.065).