News (~2020)

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Magnesium ferrite-reinforced polypyrrole hybrids as an effective adsorbent for the removal of toxic ions from aqueous solutions: Preparation,  characterization, and adsorption experiments” was accepted for publication in Journal of Hazardous Materials (IF: 9.038).

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Catalytic oxidation of naproxen in cobalt spinel ferrite decorated Ti3C2Tx MXene activated persulfate system: Mechanisms and pathways” was accepted for publication in Chemical Engineering Journal (IF: 10.652).

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Designed fabrication of sulfide-rich bi-metallic-assembled MXene layered sheets with dramatically enhanced photocatalytic performance for Rhodamine B removal” was accepted for publication in Separation and Purification Technology (IF: 5.774).

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Photocatalytic degradation of levofloxacin by a novel Sm6WO12/g-C3N4 heterojunction: Performance, mechanism and degradation pathways” was accepted for publication in Separation and Purification Technology (IF: 5.774).

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "In-situ fabrication of ternary (3D/2D/2D) prism‒like structures with dramatically enhancement on degradation of profenofos: a systemic study” was accepted for publication in Journal of Water Process Engineering (IF: 3.465).

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Effective removal of Cr(VI) and methyl orange from the aqueous environment using two-dimensional (2D) Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheets” was accepted for publication in Ceramics International (IF: 3.830).

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Review of MXenes as new materials for energy storage/delivery and selected environmental applications” published in Nano Research (2019) was selected as a winner of Top Papers Award in 2020 (Tsinghua University Press). 

- Welcome aboard! Ms. Gyuri Kim joined our research group for her graduate research (M.S.). She was selected to receive a KNU Academic Excellence Scholarship in Fall semester, 2020. 

- Congratulations! Our paper collaborative entitled "Enhanced adsorption performance for selected pharmaceutical compounds by sonicated Ti3C2Tx Mxene" was accepted for publication in Chemical Engineering Journal (IF: 10.652).  

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Two-dimensional (2D) Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheets with superior adsorption behavior for phosphate and nitrate ions from the aqueous environment" was accepted for publication in Ceramics International (IF: 3.830).  

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Boosted insights of novel accordion-like (2D/2D) hybrid photocatalyst for the removal of cationic dyes: Mechanistic and degradation pathways” was accepted for publication in Journal of Environmental Management (IF: 5.647).  

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "A review on MXene-based nanomaterials as adsorbents in aqueous solution” was accepted for publication in Chemosphere (IF: 5.778).  

- Congratulations! ENCL has been selected for 2020 Korea Research Fellowship (KRF) program (1st call).  

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Enhanced sonocatalytic degradation of recalcitrant organic contaminants using a magnetically recoverable Ag/Fe-loaded activated biochar composite” was accepted for publication in Ceramics International (IF: 3.450).  

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

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Enhanced sonophotocatalytic degradation bisphenol A using bimetal sulfide-intercalated MXenes, 2D/2D nanocomposite” was accepted for publication in Separation and Purification Technology (IF: 5.107). 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Novel Z-scheme Ag3PO4/Fe3O4-activated biochar photocatalyst with enhanced visible-light catalytic performance toward degradation of bisphenol A” was accepted for publication in Journal of Hazardous Materials (IF: 7.650). 

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Reducing food waste in residential complexes using a pilot-scale on-site system” was accepted for publication in Bioresource Technology (IF: 6.669).

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Synthesis and characterization of novel magnetic Zr-MnFe2O4@rGO nanohybrid for efficient removal of PFOA and PFOS from aqueous solutions” was accepted for publication in Applied Surface Science (IF: 5.155).

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Ultrasound-assisted Ti3C2Tx MXene adsorption of dyes: Removal performance and mechanism analyses via dynamic light scattering” was accepted for publication in Chemosphere (IF: 5.108). 

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Design and synthesis of biopolymer-derived porous graphitic carbon covered iron-organic frameworks for depollution of arsenic from waters” was accepted for publication in Chemosphere (IF: 5.108). 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Mechanism of simultaneous removal of aluminum and fluoride from aqueous solution by La/Mg/Si-activated carbon” was accepted for publication in Chemosphere (IF: 5.108). 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Accelerated photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants over carbonate-rich lanthanum-substituted zinc spinel ferrite assembled reduced graphene oxide by ultraviolet (UV)-activated persulfate” was accepted for publication in Chemical Engineering Journal (IF: 8.355). 

- Welcome aboard! Ms. Yeonji Yea joined our research group for her graduate research (M.S.). She was selected to receive a KNU Graduate Research Assistantship (KGRA) and Academic Excellence Scholarship in Spring semester, 2020.  

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Self-tuning tetragonal zirconia-based bimetallic nano(hydr)oxides as superior and recyclable adsorbents in arsenic-tolerant environment: Template-free in and ex situ synthetic methods, stability, and mechanisms” was accepted for publication in Chemical Engineering Journal (IF: 8.355). 

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Activated carbon–metal organic framework composite for the adsorption of contaminants of emerging concern from water” was accepted for publication in ACS Applied Nano Materials

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Ultrasonic degradation of selected dyes using Ti3C2Tx MXene as a sonocatalyst” was accepted for publication in Ultrasonics Sonochemistry (IF: 7.279). 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Mechanistic performance of polyaniline-substituted hexagonal boron nitride composite as a highly efficient adsorbent for the removal of phosphate, nitrate, and hexavalent chromium ions from an aqueous environment” was accepted for publication in Applied Surface Science (IF: 5.155). 

- Welcome aboard! Dr. J. Preethi joined our research group for her postdoctoral research. She is going to conduct our LGCHEM research project.  

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Adsorption of Ba2+ and Sr2+ from model fracking wastewater by Ti3C2Tx MXene” was accepted for publication in Journal of Environmental Management (IF: 4.865).

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Effective removal of Pb(II) from synthetic wastewater using Ti3C2Tx MXene” was accepted for publication in Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology (IF: 4.195). 

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Selective adsorption of Cs+ by Ti3C2Tx MXene from model low-level radioactive wastewater” was accepted for publication in Nuclear Engineering and Technology (IF: 1.546). 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Lanthanum-substituted bimetallic magnetic materials assembled carboxylate-rich graphene oxide nanohybrids as highly efficient adsorbent for perfluorooctanoic acid adsorption from aqueous solutions” was accepted for publication in Applied Surface Science (IF: 5.155). 

- Welcome aboard! Mr. P. Karthikeyan joined our research group for his Ph.D research internship. He is going to conduct his independent research.  

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Ethylene glycol-induced metal alkoxides via phase-transfer catalyst as multi-talented adsorbents for boosted adsorption performance of toxic anions/oxyanions from waters” was accepted for publication in Separation and Purification Technology (IF: 5.107).

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Adsorption of selected dyes on Ti3C2Tx MXene and Al-based metal-organic framework” was accepted for publication in Ceramics International (IF: 3.450). 

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "A metal organic framework-ultrafiltration hybrid system for removing selected pharmaceuticals and natural organic matter” was accepted for publication in Chemical Engineering Journal (IF: 8.355). 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Preparation of activated biochar-supported magnetite composite for adsorption of polychlorinated phenols from aqueous solutions” was accepted for publication in Water (IF: 2.524). 

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Recent advancements in photocatalyst-based platforms for the destruction of gaseous benzene: performance evaluation of different modes of photocatalytic operations and against adsorption techniques” was accepted for publication in Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology, C: Photochemistry Reviews (IF: 10.405).

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Selected advanced water treatment technologies for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances: A review” was accepted for publication in Separation and Purification Technology (IF: 5.107).

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Post-treatment of nanofiltration polyamide membrane through alkali-catalyzed hydrolysis to treat dyes in model wastewater” was accepted for publication in Water (IF: 2.524).

- Welcome aboard! Mr. S. Vigneshwaran joined our research group for his Ph.D research internship. He is going to conduct his independent research.  

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Removal of selected endocrine-disrupting compounds using Al-based metal organic framework: Performance and mechanism of competitive adsorption” was accepted for publication in Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry (IF: 4.978). 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Heterogeneous sonocatalytic degradation of an anionic dye in aqueous solution using a magnetic lanthanum dioxide carbonate-doped zinc ferrite-reduced graphene oxide nanostructure” was accepted for publication in Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety (IF: 4.527). 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Comprehensive evaluation of the removal mechanism of carbamazepine and ibuprofen by metal organic framework” was accepted for publication in Chemosphere (IF: 5.108). 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Highly efficient organic dye removal from waters by magnetically recoverable La2O2CO3/ZnFe2O4-reduced graphene oxide nanohybrid” was accepted for publication in Ceramics International (IF: 3.057). 

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Next-generation multifunctional carbon-metal nanohybrids for energy and environmental applications” was accepted for publication in Environmental Science & Technology (IF: 6.653).

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Comprehensive evaluation on removal of lead by graphene oxide and metal organic framework” was accepted for publication in Chemosphere (IF: 4.427). 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Designed synthesis of sulfide-rich bimetallic-assembled graphene oxide sheets as flexible materials and self-tuning adsorption cum oxidation mechanisms of arsenic from waters” was accepted for publication in Journal of Materials Chemistry A (IF: 9.931). 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Removal of heavy metals from water sources in the developing world with low-cost materials: A review” was accepted for publication in Chemosphere (IF: 4.427).

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Enhanced sonocatalytic degradation of carbamazepine and salicylic acid using a metal-organic framework” was accepted for publication in Ultrasonics Sonochemistry (IF: 6.012).  

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "A mechanistic investigation of highly stable nano ZrO2 decorated nitrogen-rich azacytosine tethered graphene oxide-based dendrimer for the removal of arsenite from water” was accepted for publication in Chemical Engineering Journal (IF: 6.735).  

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Removal of contaminants of emerging concern by metal-organic framework nanoadsorbents: A review” was accepted for publication in Chemical Engineering Journal (IF: 6.735).  

- Welcome aboard! Dr. S. SD. Elanchezhiyan joined our research group for his postdoctoral research. He is going to conduct our LGCHEM research project.  

- Welcome aboard! Ms. Yejin Kim joined our research group for her graduate research. She is going to conduct our Ministry of Environment research project, "Development of smart nano-bio absorbents using permeable reactive barriers (PRB) to stabilize persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in groundwater/soil." 

- Welcome aboard! Ms. Aqsa Fayyaz joined our research group for her graduate research. She is going to conduct our NRF research project, "Development of Graphene-based Trimetallic Nanohybrids for Removal of Endocrine Disrupting Compounds and Wastewater Treatment Process." 

- Welcome aboard! Ms. Kristy Talukdar joined our research group for her graduate research. She is going to conduct our NRF research project, "Development of Nanostructured Materials and Process Technology for Removal of Valorization of Radionuclides/Pollutants in Water/Wastewater." 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Enhanced adsorption of bisphenol A and sulfamethoxazole by a novel magnetic CuZnFe2O4–biochar composite” was accepted for publication in Bioresource Technology (IF: 5.807).  

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Synthesis of modulator-driven highly stable zirconium-fumarate frameworks and their mechanistic investigations for the adsorption of arsenite and arsenate from aqueous solutions” was accepted for publication in CrystEngComm (IF: 3.304).  

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Potential utility of graphene-based nano spinel ferrites as adsorbent and photocatalyst for removing organic/inorganic contaminants from aqueous solutions: A mini review” was accepted for publication in Chemosphere (IF: 4.427).  

- Welcome aboard! Ms. Yeon Ji Yea joined our research group for her undergraduate research.

- Welcome aboard! Ms. Eunji Lee joined our research group for her undergraduate research.

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Evaluation of the colloidal stability and adsorption performance of reduced graphene oxide–elemental silver/magnetite nanohybrids for selected toxic heavy metals in aqueous solutions” was accepted for publication in Applied Surface Science (IF: 4.439).  

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Fabrication of seashell-incorporated polyurethane for sustainable remediation of Fe(II)-contaminated acidic wastewater” was accepted for publication in Journal of Polymers and the Environment (IF: 1.971).  

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Review of MXenes as new materials for energy storage/delivery and selected environmental applications” was accepted for publication in Nano Research (IF: 7.994).  

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Removal of selected pharmaceuticals in an ultrafiltration-activated biochar hybrid system” was accepted for publication in Journal of Membrane Science (IF: 6.578).  

- Welcome aboard! Dr. Subbaiah Muthu Prabhu joined our research group for his post-doctoral research.  He is going to conduct our NRF research project, "Development of Nanostructured Materials and Process Technology for Removal of Valorization of Radionuclides/Pollutants in Water/Wastewater." 

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "One step hydrothermal synthesis of magnesium silicate impregnated palm shell waste activated carbon for copper ion removal” was accepted for publication in Metals (IF: 1.704).  

- Prof. Park attended 4th International Water Industry Conference 2018 (New Paradigm of Water Industry) in Daegu, South Korea and gave an oral presentation. 

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Aqueous removal of inorganic and organic contaminants by graphene-based nanoadsorbents: A review” was accepted for publication in Chemosphere (IF: 4.208).  

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Fabrication of graphene-oxide/β-Bi2O3/TiO2/Bi2Ti2O7 heterojuncted nanocomposite and its sonocatalytic degradation for selected pharmaceuticals” was accepted for publication in Chemosphere (IF: 4.208).  

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Performance evaluation of the bench-scale hybrid alternating aerobic/anoxic activated sludge-membrane bioreactor system for the wastewater treatment and reuse” was accepted for publication in Desalination and Water Treatment (IF: 1.383).  

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Mesoporous La/Mg/Si-incorporated palm shell activated carbon for the highly efficient removal of aluminum and fluoride from water” was accepted for publication in Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers (IF: 3.849).  

- Welcome aboard! Ms. Juhui Lee joined our research group for her undergraduate research (KNU CK-I  Industry-Academic Development Research Education Program, July - Nov, 2018 for 'Adsorption of bisphenol A and sulfamethoxazole by a novel biochar/CuZnFe2O4 composite adsorbent').

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Removal of total dissolved solids from reverse osmosis concentrates from a municipal wastewater reclamation plant by aerobic granular sludge” was accepted for publication in Water (IF: 2.069). 

- Welcome aboard! Ms. Hyeon Soo Kim joined our research group for her undergraduate research (KNU CK-I  Industry-Academic Development Research Education Program, July - Nov, 2018 for 'Adsorption of bisphenol A and sulfamethoxazole by a novel biochar/CuZnFe2O4 composite adsorbent'). 

- Welcome aboard! Mr. Jaehwan Lee joined our research group for his undergraduate research (KNU CK-I  Regional Industry Linkage Industry-Academic Cooperative Research Education Program, July - Nov, 2018 for 'Removal of toxic heavy metal ions using iron and silver deposited reduced graphene oxide nanohybrids'). 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Analysis of mercury adsorption at the gibbsite-water interface using the CD-MUSIC model” was accepted for publication in Environmental Science and Pollution Research (IF: 2.741). 

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled “Sonocatalytic degradation of carbamazepine and diclofenac in the presence of graphene oxides in aqueous solution” was accepted for publication in Chemosphere (IF: 4.208). 

- Prof. Park was awarded 'Outstanding Reviewer Award (the top 10th percentile of reviewers, Ultrasonics – Sonochemistry, Elsevier)', in recognition of the contributions made to the quality of the journal in February, 2018.

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Modeling the transport of the "New-Horizon" reduced graphene oxide—metal oxide nanohybrids in water-saturated porous media” was accepted for publication in Environmental Science & Technology (IF: 6.198). 

- Prof. Park attended The 9th International Conference on New & Renewable Energy 2018 at Kyungpook National University in Daegu, South Korea and gave an invited talk. 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Aggregation of reduced graphene oxide and its nanohybrids with magnetite and elemental silver under environmentally relevant conditions" was accepted for publication in Journal of Nanoparticle Research (IF: 2.020).

- Welcome aboard! Mr. Jimin Park joined our research group for his undergraduate research. 

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Sonocatalytic activity of a heterostructured β-Bi2O3/Bi2O2CO3 nanoplate in degradation of bisphenol A" was accepted for publication in Ultrasonics Sonochemistry (IF: 4.218).

- Congratulations! Prof. Park was selected as one of the best reviewers of articles for the Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (JA&WMA) for the year 2017. He will be listed in the Technical Editor-in-Chief’s editorial in the January 2018 issue of JA&WMA

- Congratulations! Our paper entitled "Heterogeneous activation of persulfate by reduced graphene oxide-elemental silver/magnetite nanohybrids for the oxidative degradation of pharmaceuticals and endocrine disrupting compounds in water" was accepted for publication in Applied Catalysis B: Environmental (IF: 9.446). 

- Congratulations! Our team was selected for "Onsite Training at Advanced Industries (Overseas) Program" supported by Advanced Industrial Materials Program at KNU. We will visit Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and water treatment companies in Singapore next January 2018. 

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Removal of contaminants of emerging concern by membranes in water and wastewater: A review" was accepted for publication in Chemical Engineering Journal (IF: 6.216). 

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled “Evaluation of removal mechanisms in a graphene oxide coated ceramic ultrafiltration membrane for retention of natural organic matter, pharmaceuticals, and inorganic salts” was accepted for publication in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (IF: 7.504). 

- Congratulations! Our book chapter entitled "Chapter 48. Recent Developments in Engineered Nanomaterials for Water Treatment and Environmental Remediation" was accepted for publication in Handbook on Industrial Applications of Engineered Nanomaterials: Current and Emerging Trends, Ed. Hussain, C. M., Elsevier.

- Congratulations! Our collaborative paper entitled "Carboxymethylcellulose mediates the transport of carbon nanotubes-magnetite nanohybrid aggregates in water-saturated porous media” was accepted for publication in Environmental Science & Technology (IF: 6.198). This study interprets novel findings about the mobility of the magnetically recyclable carbon nanotubes-magnetite nanohybrids under varying environmental conditions.

- Prof. Park will give a special seminar in the School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Engineering at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) in South Korea. This seminar is organized by Prof. Y. Kim at GIST. 

- Welcome aboard! Mr. Namhun Jung joined our research group for his undergraduate research. 

- Prof. Park attended 3rd International Water Industry Conference 2017 (Water Sustainability) in Gyeongju, South Korea and gave a keynote presentation.