Journal Papers

[International Journal Publications (*corresponding author, 1The first two authors contributed equally)]

2017 to Present at KNU

155. Kim, S., Jun, B.-M., Jung, B., Park, C. M., Jang, M., Nam, S.-N., Yoon, Y.* (2025) “Removal of contaminants of emerging concern by membranes in water and wastewater: An updated review”, Environmental Engineering Research, 30(1), 240103 (impact factor: 3.5, rank 131/275 (Top 48%) in environmental sciences). 

153. Nam, S.-N., Jun, B.-M., Park, C. M., Jang, M., Cho, K.-S., Lee, J. Y., Park, C., Snyder, S. A., Son, A., Yoon, Y.* (2024) “Removal of bisphenol A via adsorption on graphene/(reduced) graphene oxide-based nanomaterials: A review”, Separation & Purification Reviews, 53, 231-249 (impact factor: 5.4, rank 14/86 (Top 16%) in chemistry, analytical). 

152. Han, S., Jun, B.-M., Choi, J. S., Park, C. M., Jang, M., Nam, S.-N., Yoon, Y. (2024) “Removal of endocrine disruptors and pharmaceuticals by graphene oxide-based membranes in water: A review”, Journal of Environmental Management, 363, 121437 (impact factor: 8.7, rank 31/275 (Top 12%) in environmental sciences). 

150. An, S., Nam, S.-N., Choi, J. S., Park, C. M., Jang, M., Lee, J. Y., Jun, B.-M., Yoon, Y.* (2024) “Ultrasonic treatment of endocrine disrupting compounds, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products in water: An updated review”, Journal of Hazardous Materials, 474, 134852 (impact factor: 13.6, rank 10/275 (Top 4%) in environmental sciences).

149. Kim, Y., Nam, S.-N., Jung, B., Park, C. M., Jang, M., Park, C., Chae, S., Huang, Y., Jun, B.-M., Yoon, Y.* (2024) “Removal of contaminants of emerging concerns and dyes by MXene-based membranes in water: A review”, Separation and Purification Technology, 351, 128125 (impact factor: 8.6, rank 12/140 (Top 9%) in engineering, chemical). 

148. Yoon, S. Y., Choong, C. E., Nam, S.-N., Park, C. M., Yoon, Y., Choi, E. H., Jang, M.* (2024) “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”, Chemical Engineering Journal, 490, 151217 (impact factor: 15.1, rank 5/140 (Top 3%) in engineering, chemical). 

147. Jun, B.-M., Nam, S.-N., Jung, B., Choi, J. S., Park, C. M., Choong, C. E., Jang, M., Jho, E. H., Son, A., Yoon, Y.* (2024) “Photocatalytic and electrocatalytic degradation of bisphenol A in the presence of graphene/graphene oxide-based nanocatalysts: A review”, Chemosphere, 356, 141941 (impact factor: 8.8, rank 30/274 (Top 11%) in environmental sciences). 

146. Sirajudheen, P., Vigneshwaran, S., Thomas, N., Selvaraj, M., Venkatesan, K., Park, C. M.* (2024) “Fabrication of MoS2 restrained magnetic chitosan composite for photocatalytic degradation of organic dyes”, Carbohydrate Polymers, 335, 122071 (impact factor: 11.2, rank 3/86 (Top 3%) in polymer science). 

145. Yang, N., Jun, B.-M., Choi, J. S., Park, C. M., Jang, M., Son, A., Nam, S.-N., Yoon, Y.* (2024) “Ultrasonic treatment of dye chemicals in wastewater: A review”, Chemosphere, 354, 141676 (impact factor: 8.8, rank 30/274 (Top 11%) in environmental sciences). 

144. Park, D., Nam, S.-N., Jung, B., Choi, J. S., Park, C. M., Choong, C. E., Jang, M., Cho, K.-S., Jun, B.-M., Yoon, Y.* (2024) “Removal of selected contaminants of dyes and pharmaceuticals using MXene-based nanoadsorbents: A review”, Separation and Purification Technology, 341, 126864 (impact factor: 8.6, rank 12/140 (Top 9%) in engineering, chemical).

135. Kim, N., Cha, B., Yea, Y., Njaramba, L. K., Vigneshwaran, S., Elanchezhiyan, S.SD., Park, C. M.* (2023) “Corrigendum to “Effective sequestration of tetracycline and ciprofloxacin from aqueous solutions by Al-based metal organic framework and reduced graphene oxide immobilized alginate biosorbents” [Chem. Eng. J. 450 (2022) 138068]”, Chemical Engineering Journal, 471, 144543 (impact factor: 15.1, rank 5/140 (Top 3%) in engineering, chemical). 

117. Yu, C., Kim, S., Jang, M., Park C. M.*, Yoon, Y.* (2022) “Occurrence and removal of engineered nanoparticles in drinking water treatment and wastewater treatment processes: An updated review”, Environmental Engineering Research, 27, 134-152 (impact factor: 2.51, rank 171/274 (Top 70%) in environmental sciences). 

114. Saravanakumar, K., Maheskumar, V., Yea, Y., Yoon, Y., Park, C. M.* (2022) “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”, Composites Part B-Engineering, 234, 109726 (impact factor: 9.08, rank 1/91 (Top 1%) in engineering, multidisciplinary).

113. Park, Y.-G., Nam, S.-N., Jang, M., Park, C. M., Her, N., Sohn, J., Cho, J., Yoon, Y.* (2022) “Boron nitride-based nanomaterials as adsorbents in water: A review”, Separation and Purification Technology, 288, 120637 (impact factor: 7.31, rank 16/143 (Top 11%) in engineering, chemical). 

112. Vigneshwaran, S., Sirajudheen, P., Sajna, V., Park, C. M.*, Meenakshi, S.* (2022) “Construction of ternary (1D/2D/3D) Fe2O3-supported micro pillared Cu-based MOF on chitosan with improved photocatalytic behavior on removal of paraquat”, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, accepted (impact factor: 4.2, rank 91/274 (Top 34%) in environmental sciences).

111. Damtie, M. M., Shin, J., Lee, S., Park, C. M., Wang, J., Kim, Y. M.* (2022) “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”, Bioresource Technology, 346, 126599 (impact factor: 9.642, rank 1/14 (Top 4%) in agricultural engineering).

110. Kim, S., Nam, S.-N., Park, C. M., Jang, M., Taheri-Qazvini, N., Yoon, Y.* (2022) “Effect of single and multi-layered Ti3C2TX MXene as catalyst and adsorbent on enhanced sonodegradation of diclofenac and verapamil”, Journal of Hazardous Materials, 426, 128120 (impact factor: 10.6, rank 10/274 (Top 4%) in environmental sciences).

109. Murugalakshimi, M., Saravanakumar, K., Park, C. M., Muthuraj, V.* (2022) “Efficient photocatalytic degradation of sulfasalazine and reduction of hexavalent chromium over robust In2S3/Nd2O3 heterojunction under visible light”, Journal of Water Process Engineering, 45, 102492 (impact factor: 5.48, rank 9/98 (Top 9%) in water resources).  

108. Njaramba, L. K., Kim, S., Kim, Y., Cha, B., Kim, N., Yoon, Y., Park, C. M.* (2022) “Remarkable adsorption for hazardous organic and inorganic contaminants by multifunctional amorphous core-shell structures of metal–organic framework-alginate composites”, Chemical Engineering Journal, 431, 133415 (impact factor: 13.3, rank 4/143 (Top 3%) in engineering, chemical). 

107. Kim, H., Choong, C. E., Park, C. M., Nah, I. W., Kim, J. R., Jeon, B.-H., Yoon, Y., Jang, M.* (2022) “Insight into the role of charge carrier mediation zone for highly selective singlet oxygen production over rod-shape graphitic carbon nitride”, Journal of Hazardous Materials, 424, 127652 (impact factor: 10.6, rank 10/274 (Top 4%) in environmental sciences). 

106. Lee, S., Lee, S., Jho, E. H.*, Shin, S., Park, C. M. (2022) “Fe(III)-doped activated biochar sorbents trigger mitochondrial dysfunction with oxidative stress on Daphnia magna”, Chemosphere, 288, 132608 (impact factor: 7.09, rank 30/274 (Top 12%) in environmental sciences). 

105. Yea, Y., Kim, G., Wang, D., Kim, S., Yoon, Y., Elanchezhiyan, S.SD., Park C. M.* (2022) “Selective sequestration of perfluorinated compounds using polyaniline decorated activated biochar”, Chemical Engineering Journal, 430, 132837 (impact factor: 13.3, rank 4/143 (Top 3%) in engineering, chemical). 

104. Kim, S., Nam, S.-N., Jang, M., Jang, A., Park, C. M., Son, A., Her, N., Heo, J., Yoon, Y.* (2022) “Review of adsorption–membrane hybrid systems for water and wastewater treatment”, Chemosphere, 286, 131916 (impact factor: 7.09, rank 30/274 (Top 12%) in environmental sciences). 

103. Choong, C. E., Park, C. M., Chang, Y.-Y., Yang, J.-k., Kim, J. R., Oh, S.-E., Jeon, B.-H., Choi, E. H., Yoon, Y., Jang, M.* (2022) “Interfacial coupling perovskite CeFeO3 on layered graphitic carbon nitride as a multifunctional Z-scheme photocatalyst for boosting nitrogen fixation and organic pollutants demineralization”, Chemical Engineering Journal, 427, 131406 (impact factor: 13.30, rank 4/143 (Top 3%) in engineering, chemical).

102. Shin, J., Choi, S., Park, C. M., Wang, J., Kim, Y. M.* (2022) “Reduction of antibiotic resistome in influent of a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) via a chemically enhanced primary treatment (CEPT) process”, Chemosphere, 286, 131569 (impact factor: 7.09, rank 30/274 (Top 12%) in environmental sciences).

101. Joseph, L., Saha, M., Kim, S., Jun, B.-M., Heo, J., Park, C. M., Jang, M., Flora, J., Yoon, Y.* (2022) “Removal of Cu2+, Cd2+, and Pb2+ from aqueous solution by fabricated MIL-100(Fe) and MIL-101(Cr): Experimental and molecular modeling study”, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 9, 106663 (impact factor: 5.91, rank 24/143 (Top 17%) in engineering, chemical). 

100. Saravanakumar, K., Fayyaz, A., Park, S., Yoon, Y., Kim, Y. M., Park C. M.* (2021) “Hierarchical CoTiO3 microrods on Ti3C2Tx MXene heterostructure as an efficient sonocatalyst for bisphenol A degradation”, Journal of Molecular Liquids, 344, 117740 (impact factor: 6.17, rank 4/37 (Top 10%) in physics, atomic, molecular & chemical). 

99. Kim, S., Gholamirad, F., Shin, B., Taheri-Qazvini, N., Cho, J., Yu, M., Park, C. M., Heo, J.*, Yoon, Y.* (2021) “Application of Ti3C2TX MXene-coated membrane for removal of selected natural organic matter and pharmaceuticals”, ACS ES&T Water, 1, 2164-2173 (impact factor: xx, rank xx (Top xx%) in xx).  

98. Jeon, M., Jun, B.-M., Kim, S., Cho, J., Park, C. M., Choon, C. E., Jang, M., Yoon, Y.* (2021) “Sonodegradation of amitriptyline and ibuprofen in the presence of Ti3C2Tx MXene”, Journal of Hazardous Materials Letters, 2, 100028 (impact factor: xx, rank xx (Top xx%) in xx).  

97. Saravanakumar, Park, C. M.* (2021) “Rational design of a novel LaFeO3/g-C3N4/BiFeO3 double Z-scheme structure: Photocatalytic performance for antibiotic degradation and mechanistic insight”, Chemical Engineering Journal, 423, 130076 (impact factor: 10.652, rank 4/143 (Top 3%) in engineering, chemical).

96. Elanchezhiyan, S.SD., Preethi, J., Rathinam, K., Njaramba, L. K., Park, C. M.* (2021) “Synthesis of magnetic chitosan biopolymeric spheres and their adsorption performances for PFOA and PFOS from aqueous environment”, Carbohydrate Polymers, 267, 118165 (impact factor: 7.182, rank 2/57 (Top 3%) in chemistry, organic). 

95. Talukdar, K., Saravanakumar, K., Kim, Y., Fayyaz, A., Kim, G., Yoon, Y., Park, C. M.* (2021) “Rational construction of CeO2-ZrO2@MoS2 hybrid nanoflowers for enhanced sonophotocatalytic degradation of naproxen: Mechanisms and degradation pathways”, Composites Part B-Engineering, 215, 108780 (impact factor: 7.635, rank 2/91 (Top 2%) in engineering, multidisciplinary) 

94. Karthikeyan, P., Elanchezhiyan, S.SD., Banu, H. T., Hasmath Farzana, M., Park, C. M.* (2021) “Hydrothermal synthesis of hydroxyapatite-reduced graphene oxide (1D–2D) hybrids with enhanced selective adsorption properties for methyl orange and hexavalent chromium from aqueous solutions”, Chemosphere, 276, 130200 (impact factor: 5.778, rank 29/265 (Top 11%) in environmental sciences). 

93. Karthikeyan, P., Raja Nikitha, M., Pandi, K., Meenakshi, S.*, Park, C. M.* (2021) “Effective and selective removal of organic pollutants from aqueous solutions using 1D hydroxyapatite-decorated 2D reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite”, Journal of Molecular Liquids, 331, 115795 (impact factor: 5.065, rank 4/37 (Top 10%) in physics, atomic, molecular & chemical).

92. Muthu Prabhu, S., Chuaicham, C., Park, C. M., Jeon, B.-H., Sasaki, K. (2021) “Synthesis and characterization of defective UiO-66 for efficient co-immobilization of arsenate and fluoride from single/binary solutions”, Environmental Pollution, 278, 116841 (impact factor: 6.792, rank 21/265 (Top 8%) in environmental sciences).  

91. Elanchezhiyan, S.SD., Karthikeyan, P., Rathinam, K., Hasmath Farzana, M., Park, C. M.* (2021) “Magnetic kaolinite immobilized chitosan beads for the removal of Pb(II) and Cd(II) ions from an aqueous environment”, Carbohydrate Polymers, 261, 117892 (impact factor: 7.182, rank 2/57 (Top 3%) in chemistry, organic).

90. Elanchezhiyan, S.SD., Muthu Prabhu, S., Karthikeyan, P., Park, C. M.* (2021) “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”, Journal of Molecular Liquids, 326, 115336 (impact factor: 5.065, rank 4/37 (Top 10%) in physics, atomic, molecular & chemical). 

89. Karthikeyan, P., Elanchezhiyan, S.SD., Meenakshi, S., Park, C. M.* (2021) “Magnesium ferrite-reinforced polypyrrole hybrids as an effective adsorbent for the removal of toxic ions from aqueous solutions: Preparation, characterization, and adsorption experiments”, Journal of Hazardous Materials, 408, 124892 (impact factor: 9.038, rank 8/265 (Top 3%) in environmental sciences).

88. Fayyaz, A., Saravanakumar, K., Talukdar, K., Kim, Y., Yoon, Y., Park, C. M.* (2021) " Catalytic oxidation of naproxen in cobalt spinel ferrite decorated Ti3C2Tx MXene activated persulfate system: Mechanisms and pathways”, Chemical Engineering Journal, 407, 127842 (impact factor: 10.652, rank 4/143 (Top 3%) in engineering, chemical).

87. Vigneshwaran, S., Park, C. M.*, Meenakshi, S.* (2021) “Designed fabrication of sulfide-rich bi-metallic-assembled MXene layered sheets with dramatically enhanced photocatalytic performance for Rhodamine B removal”, Separation and Purification Technology, 258, 118003 (impact factor: 5.774, rank 16/143 (Top 11%) in engineering, chemical).

86. Prabavathi, S. L., Saravanakumar, K., Park, C. M., Muthuraj, V. (2021) "Photocatalytic degradation of levofloxacin by a novel Sm6WO12/g-C3N4 heterojunction: Performance, mechanism and degradation pathways”, Separation and Purification Technology, 257, 117985 (impact factor: 5.774, rank 16/143 (Top 11%) in engineering, chemical).

85. Karthikeyan, P., Ramkumar, K., Pandi, K., Fayyaz, A., Meenakshi, S., Park, C. M.* (2021) “Effective removal of Cr(VI) and methyl orange from the aqueous environment using two-dimensional (2D) Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheets”, Ceramics International, 47(3), 3692–3698 (impact factor: 3.830, rank 2/28 (Top 6%) in materials science, ceramics). 

84. Kim, S., Gholamirad, F., Yu, M., Park, C. M., Jang, A., Jang, M., Taheri-Qazvini, N., Yoon, Y.* (2021) "Enhanced adsorption performance for selected pharmaceutical compounds by sonicated Ti3C2Tx Mxene”, Chemical Engineering Journal, 406, 126789 (impact factor: 10.652, rank 4/143 (Top 3%) in engineering, chemical). 

83. Vigneshwaran, S., Preethi, J., Park, C. M., Meenakshi, S.* (2021) “In-situ fabrication of ternary (3D/2D/2D) prism‒like structures with dramatically enhancement on degradation of profenofos: a systemic study”, Journal of Water Process Engineering, 39, 101720 (impact factor: 3.465, rank 15/94 (Top 16%) in water resources).

82. Karthikeyan, P., Elanchezhiyan, S.SD., Preethi, J., Talukdar, K., Meenakshi, S., Park, C. M.* (2021) "Two-dimensional (2D) Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheets with superior adsorption behavior for phosphate and nitrate ions from the aqueous environment”, Ceramics International, 47, 732–739(impact factor: 3.830, rank 2/28 (Top 6%) in materials science, ceramics). 

81. Jeon, M., Jun, B.-M., Kim, S., Jang, M., Park, C. M., Snyder, S. A., Yoon, Y.* (2020) "A review on MXene-based nanomaterials as adsorbents in aqueous solution”, Chemosphere, 261, 127781 (impact factor: 5.778, rank 29/265 (Top 11%) in environmental sciences).

80. Vigneshwaran, S., Karthieyan, P., Park, C. M., Meenakshi S.* (2020) "Boosted insights of novel accordion-like (2D/2D) hybrid photocatalyst for the removal of cationic dyes: Mechanistic and degradation pathways”, Journal of Environmental Management, 273, 111125 (impact factor: 5.647, rank 33/265 (Top 13%) in environmental sciences).

79. Jun, B.-M.1, Kim, Y.1, Yoon, Y., Yea, Y., Park, C. M.* (2020) "Enhanced sonocatalytic degradation of recalcitrant organic contaminants using a magnetically recoverable Ag/Fe-loaded activated biochar composite”, Ceramics International, 46, 22521–22531 (impact factor: 3.830, rank 2/28 (Top 6%) in materials science, ceramics).

78. Vigneshwaran, S.1, Jun, B.-M.1, Muthu Prabhu, S., Elanchezhiyan, S.SD., Ok, Y. S., Meenakshi, S., Park, C. M.* (2020) "Enhanced sonophotocatalytic degradation of bisphenol A using bimetal sulfide-intercalated MXenes, 2D/2D nanocomposite”, Separation and Purification Technology, 250, 117178 (impact factor: 5.774, rank 16/143 (Top 11%) in engineering, chemical).

77. Talukdar, K., Jun, B.-M., Yoon, Y., Kim, Y., Fayyaz, A., Park, C. M.* (2020) "Novel Z-scheme Ag3PO4/Fe3O4-activated biochar photocatalyst with enhanced visible-light catalytic performance toward degradation of bisphenol A”, Journal of Hazardous Materials, 398, 123025 (impact factor: 9.038, rank 8/265 (Top 3%) in environmental sciences).

76. Elanchezhiyan, S.SD., Muthu Prabhu, S., Han, J., Kim, Y. M., Yoon, Y. Park, C. M.* (2020) "Synthesis and characterization of novel magnetic Zr-MnFe2O4@rGO nanohybrid for efficient removal of PFOA and PFOS from aqueous solutions”, Applied Surface Science, 528, 146579 (impact factor: 6.182, rank 1/21 (Top 3%) in materials science, coatings & films).

75. Jeon, D., Chung, K., Shin, J., Park, C. M., Shin, S. G., Kim, Y. M.* (2020) "Reducing food waste in residential complexes using a pilot-scale on-site system”, Bioresource Technology, 311, 123497 (impact factor: 7.539, rank 1/13 (Top 4%) in agricultural engineering).

74. Preethi, J., Vigneshwaran, S., Karthikeyan, P., Park, C. M., Meenakshi, S.* (2020) "Chitosan modified zirconium/zinc oxide as a visible light driven photocatalyst for the efficient reduction of hexavalent chromium”, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 159, 324–332 (impact factor: 5.162, rank 9/89 (Top 10%) in polymer science).

73. Jun, B.-M.; Kim, S.; Rho, H.; Park, C. M.*; Yoon, Y.* (2020) "Ultrasound-assisted Ti3C2Tx MXene adsorption of dyes: Removal performance and mechanism analyses via dynamic light scattering”, Chemosphere, 254, 126827 (impact factor: 5.778, rank 29/265 (Top 11%) in environmental sciences).

72. Pandi, K., Muthu Prabhu, S., Ahn, Y., Park, C. M., Choi, J. (2020) "Design and synthesis of biopolymer-derived porous graphitic carbon covered iron-organic frameworks for depollution of arsenic from waters”, Chemosphere, 254, 126769 (impact factor: 5.778, rank 29/265 (Top 11%) in environmental sciences).

71. Jun, B.-M., Al-Hamadani, Y., Son, A., Park, C. M., Jang, M., Jang, A., Kim, N. C.*, Yoon, Y.* (2020) "Applications of metal-organic framework based membranes in water purification: A review”, Separation and Purification Technology, 247, 116947 (impact factor: 5.774, rank 16/143 (Top 11%) in engineering, chemical).

70. Kim, M., Choong, C. E., Han, S., Park, C. M.*, Lee, G.* (2020) "Mechanism of simultaneous removal of aluminum and fluoride from aqueous solution by La/Mg/Si-activated carbon”, Chemosphere, 253, 126580 (impact factor: 5.778, rank 29/265 (Top 11%) in environmental sciences).

69. Jun, B.-M.1, Elanchezhiyan, S.SD.1, Yoon, Y., Wang, D., Kim, S., Muthu Prabhu, S.*, Park, C. M.* (2020) "Accelerated photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants over carbonate-rich lanthanum-substituted zinc spinel ferrite assembled reduced graphene oxide by ultraviolet (UV)-activated persulfate”, Chemical Engineering Journal, 393, 124733 (impact factor: 10.652, rank 4/143 (Top 3%) in engineering, chemical).

68. Muthu Prabhu, S., Sasaki, K., Elanchezhiyan, S.SD., Paruthimal Kalaignan, G., Park, C. M.* (2020) "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”, Chemical Engineering Journal, 390, 124573 (impact factor: 10.652, rank 4/143 (Top 3%) in engineering, chemical).

67. Muñoz-Senmache, J. C., Kim, S., Arrieta-Pérez, R. R., Park, C. M., Yoon, Y., Hernández-Maldonado, A. J.* (2020) "Activated carbon–metal organic framework composite for the adsorption of contaminants of emerging concern from water”, ACS Applied Nano Materials, 3, 2928–2940.

66. Jun, B.-M., Han, J., Park, C. M., Yoon, Y.* (2020) "Ultrasonic degradation of selected dyes using Ti3C2Tx MXene as a sonocatalyst”, Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 64, 104993 (impact factor: 6.513, rank 1/32 (Top 2%) in acoustics).

65. Karthikeyan, P., Elanchezniyan, S.SD., Preethi, J., Meenakshi, S.*, Park, C. M.* (2020) "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”, Applied Surface Science, 511, 145543 (impact factor: 6.182, rank 1/21 (Top 3%) in materials science, coatings & films).

64. Jun, B.-M., Park, C. M., Heo, J.*, Yoon, Y.* (2020) "Adsorption of Ba2+ and Sr2+ from model fracking wastewater by Ti3C2Tx MXene”, Journal of Environmental Management, 256, 109940 (impact factor: 5.647, rank 33/265 (Top 13%) in environmental sciences).

63. Jun, B.-M., Her, N., Park, C. M., Yoon, Y.* (2020) "Effective removal of Pb(II) from synthetic wastewater using Ti3C2Tx MXene”, Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology, 6, 173–180  (impact factor: 3.449, rank 16/94 (Top 17%) in water resources).

62. Jun, B.-M., Jang, M., Park, C. M., Han, J.*, Yoon, Y.* (2020) "Selective adsorption of Cs+ by Ti3C2Tx MXene from model low-level radioactive wastewater”, Nuclear Engineering and Technology, 52, 1201–1207 (impact factor: 1.846, rank 6/34 (Top 17%) in nuclear science & technology).

61. Elanchezhiyan, S. SD., Muthu Prabhu, S., Kim, Y., Park, C. M.* (2020) "Lanthanum-substituted bimetallic magnetic materials assembled carboxylate-rich graphene oxide nanohybrids as highly efficient adsorbent for perfluorooctanoic acid adsorption from aqueous solutions”, Applied Surface Science, 509, 144716 (impact factor: 6.182, rank 1/21 (Top 3%) in materials science, coatings & films).

60. Muthu Prabhu, S., Pandi, K., Elanchezhiyan, S. SD., Choi, J.-y., Kalaignan, G. P., Park, C. M.* (2020) "Ethylene glycol-induced metal alkoxides via phase-transfer catalyst as multi-talented adsorbents for boosted adsorption performance of toxic anions/oxyanions from waters”, Separation and Purification Technology, 235, 116247 (impact factor: 5.774, rank 16/143 (Top 11%) in engineering, chemical).

59. Jun, B.-M., Heo, J., T.-Q., Nader, Park, C. M., Yoon, Y.* (2020) "Adsorption of selected dyes on Ti3C2Tx MXene and Al-based metal-organic framework”, Ceramics International, 46, 2960–2968 (impact factor: 3.830, rank 2/28 (Top 6%) in materials science, ceramics).

58. Kim, S., Muñoz-Senmache, J. C., Jun, B.-M., Park, C. M., Jang, A., Yu, M., Hernández-Maldonado, A. J., Yoon, Y.* (2020) "A metal organic framework-ultrafiltration hybrid system for removing selected pharmaceuticals and natural organic matter”, Chemical Engineering Journal, 382, 122920 (impact factor: 10.652, rank 4/143 (Top 3%) in engineering, chemical).

57. Banks, D., Jun, B.-M., Heo, J., Her, N., Park, C. M.*, Yoon, Y.* (2020) "Selected advanced water treatment technologies for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances: A review”, Separation and Purification Technology, 231, 115929 (impact factor: 5.774, rank 16/143 (Top 11%) in engineering, chemical).

56. Jun, B.-M.1, Kim, Y.1, Han, J., Yoon, Y., Kim, J.*, Park, C. M.* (2019) “Preparation of activated biochar-supported magnetite composite for adsorption of polychlorinated phenols from aqueous solutions”, Water, 11, 1899 (impact factor: 2.524, rank 29/91 (68.681%) in water resources).

55. Vikrant, K., Park, C. M., Kim, K.-H.*, Kumar S.*, Jeon, E.-C.* (2019) "Recent advancements in photocatalyst-based platforms for the destruction of gaseous benzene: performance evaluation of different modes of photocatalytic operations and against adsorption techniques”, Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology, C: Photochemistry Reviews, 41, 100316 (impact factor: 10.405, rank 15/148 (90.203%) in chemistry, physical).

54. Jun, B.-M., Yoon, Y., Park, C. M.* (2019) “Post-treatment of nanofiltration polyamide membrane through alkali-catalyzed hydrolysis to treat dyes in model wastewater”, Water, 11, 1645 (impact factor: 2.524, rank 29/91 (68.681%) in water resources).

53. Jun, B.-M., Hwang, H. S., Heo, J., Han, J., Jang, M., Sohn, J., Park, C. M.*, Yoon, Y.* (2019) "Removal of selected endocrine-disrupting compounds using Al-based metal organic framework: Performance and mechanism of competitive adsorption”, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 79, 345–352 (impact factor: 4.978, rank 15/138 (89.493%) in engineering, chemical).

52. Han, J.1, Jun, B.-M.1, Heo, J., Kim, S., Yoon, Y.*, Park, C. M.* (2019) "Heterogeneous sonocatalytic degradation of an anionic dye in aqueous solution using a magnetic lanthanum dioxide carbonate-doped zinc ferrite-reduced graphene oxide nanostructure”, Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 182, 109396 (impact factor: 4.527, rank 12/93 (87.634%) in toxicology).

51. Han, J.1, Jun, B.-M.1, Heo, J., Lee, G., Yoon, Y.*, Park, C. M.* (2019) "Highly efficient organic dye removal from waters by magnetically recoverable La2O2CO3/ZnFe2O4-reduced graphene oxide nanohybrid”, Ceramics International, 45, 19247–19256 (impact factor: 3.450, rank 2/28 (94.643%) in materials science, ceramics).

50. Jun, B.-M., Her, N., Heo, J., Park, C. M.*, Yoon, Y.* (2019) "Comprehensive evaluation of the removal mechanism of carbamazepine and ibuprofen by metal organic framework”, Chemosphere, 235, 527–537 (impact factor: 5.108, rank 32/250 (87.400%) in environmental sciences).

49. Wang, D.*, Saleh, N. B., Sun, W., Park, C. M., Shen, C., Aich, N., Peijnenburg, W. J. G. M., Zhang, W., Jin, Y., Su, C.* (2019) “Next-generation multifunctional carbon-metal nanohybrids for energy and environmental applications”, Environmental Science & Technology, 53, 7265–7287 (impact factor: 7.149, rank 14/250 (94.600%) in environmental sciences).

48. Jun, B.-M., Kim, S., Kim, Y., Her, N., Heo, J., Han, J., Jang, M., Park, C. M.*, Yoon, Y.* (2019) "Comprehensive evaluation on removal of lead by graphene oxide and metal organic framework”, Chemosphere 231, 82–92 (impact factor: 5.108, rank 32/250 (87.400%) in environmental sciences).

 47. Muthu Prabhu, S.*, Park, C. M.*, Shahzad, A., Lee, D. S. (2019) "Designed synthesis of sulfide-rich bimetallic-assembled graphene oxide sheets as flexible materials and self-tuning adsorption cum oxidation mechanisms of arsenite and arsenate from waters", Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 7, 12253–12265 (impact factor: 10.733, rank 6/103 (94.660%) in energy & fuels).

46. Joseph, L., Jun, B.-M., Flora, J. R. V., Park, C. M.*, Yoon, Y.* (2019) "Removal of heavy metals from water sources in the developing world with low-cost materials: A review”, Chemosphere 229, 142–159 (impact factor: 5.108, rank 32/250 (87.400%) in environmental sciences).

45. Jun, B.-M., Kim, S., Heo, J., Her, N., Jang, M., Park, C. M.*, Yoon, Y.* (2019) "Enhanced sonocatalytic degradation of carbamazepine and salicylic acid using a metal-organic framework", Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 56, 174–182 (impact factor: 7.279, rank 1/31 (98.387%) in acoustics).

44. Muthu Prabhu, S., Rama Pawar, R., Sasaki, K.*, Park, C. M. (2019) "A mechanistic investigation of highly stable nano ZrO2 decorated nitrogen-rich azacytosine tethered graphene oxide-based dendrimer for the removal of arsenite from water", Chemical Engineering Journal 370, 1474–1484 (impact factor: 8.355, rank 2/52 (97.115%) in engineering, environmental).

43. Joseph, L., Jun, B.-M., Jang, M., Park, C. M., Munoz-Senmache, J., Hernandez-Maldonado, A. J., Heyden, A., Yu, M., Yoon, Y.* (2019) "Removal of contaminants of emerging concern by metal-organic framework nanoadsorbents: A review”, Chemical Engineering Journal 369, 928–946 (impact factor: 8.355, rank 2/52 (97.115%) in engineering, environmental).

42. Heo, J., Yoon, Y., Lee, G., Kim, Y., Han, J., Park, C. M.* (2019) "Enhanced adsorption of bisphenol A and sulfamethoxazole by a novel magnetic CuZnFe2O4–biochar composite", Bioresource Technology, 281, 179–187 (impact factor: 6.669, rank 1/13 (96.154%) in agricultural engineering).

41. Muthu Prabhu, S., Srinivasaraoa, K., Park, C. M., Sasaki, K.* (2019) "Synthesis of modulator-driven highly stable zirconium-fumarate frameworks and their mechanistic investigations for the adsorption of arsenite and arsenate from aqueous solutions", CrystEngComm 21, 2320–2332 (impact factor: 3.382, rank 6/26 (78.846%) in crystallography).

40. Park, C. M., Kim, Y. M., Kim, K.-H., Wang, D., Su, C.*, Yoon, Y.* (2019) "Potential utility of graphene-based nano spinel ferrites as adsorbent and photocatalyst for removing organic/inorganic contaminants from aqueous solutions: A mini review”, Chemosphere 221, 392–402 (impact factor: 5.108, rank 32/250 (87.400%) in environmental sciences).

39. Park, C. M., Wang, D., Han, J., Heo, J., Su, C.* (2019) "Evaluation of the colloidal stability and adsorption performance of reduced graphene oxide–elemental silver/magnetite nanohybrids for selected toxic heavy metals in aqueous solutions”, Applied Surface Science, 471, 8–17 (impact factor: 5.155, rank 1/20 (97.500%) in materials science, coatings & films).

38. Choong, C. E., Lee, G.*, Jang, M, Park, C. M., Ibrahim S.* (2019) "Fabrication of seashell-incorporated polyurethane for sustainable remediation of Fe(II)-contaminated acidic wastewater”, Journal of Polymers and the Environment 27, 309–317 (impact factor: 2.765, rank 25/87 (71.839%) in polymer science).

37. Jun, B.-M., Kim, S., Heo, J., Park, C. M., Her, N., Jang, M., Huang, Y., Han, J.*, Yoon, Y.* (2019) "Review of MXenes as new materials for energy storage/delivery and selected environmental applications”, Nano Research, 12, 471–487 (impact factor: 8.515, rank 13/148 (91.554%) in physics, applied) - Top Papers Award in 2020 (Tsinghua University Press). 

36. Kim, S., Park, C. M., Jang, A., Jang, M., Hernández-Maldonado, A. J., Yu, M., Heo, J.*, Yoon, Y.* (2019) "Removal of selected pharmaceuticals in an ultrafiltration-activated biochar hybrid system”, Journal of Membrane Science, 570–571, 77–84 (impact factor: 7.015, rank 2/87 (98.276%) in polymer science).

35. Choong, C. E., Lee, G.*, Jang, M., Park, C. M., Ibrahim S.* (2018) "One step hydrothermal synthesis of magnesium silicate impregnated palm shell waste activated carbon for copper ion removal”, Metals 8(10), 741 (impact factor: 1.704, rank 23/75 (70.000%) in metallurgy & metallurgical engineering).

34. Kim, S., Park, C. M., Jang, M., Son, A., Her, N., Yu, M., Snyder, S. A., Kim, D.-H.*, Yoon, Y.** (2018) “Aqueous removal of inorganic and organic contaminants by grapheme-based nanoadsorbents: A review”, Chemosphere 212, 1104–1124 (impact factor: 4.427, rank 34/241 (86.100%) in environmental sciences).

33. Lee, G., Chu, K. H., Al-Hamadani, Y., Park, C. M., Jang, M., Heo, J., Her, N., Kim, D.-H.*, Yoon, Y.** (2018) “Fabrication of graphene-oxide/β-Bi2O3/TiO2/Bi2Ti2O7 heterojuncted nanocomposite and its sonocatalytic degradation for selected pharmaceuticals”, Chemosphere, 212, 723–733 (impact factor: 4.427, rank 34/241 (86.100%) in environmental sciences).

32. Park, S., Park, C. M.*, Kim, D.-H.** (2018) “Performance evaluation of the bench-scale hybrid alternating aerobic/anoxic activated sludge-membrane bioreactor system for the wastewater treatment and reuse”, Desalination and Water Treatment, 125, 16–25 (impact factor: 1.383, rank 80/137 (41.971%) in engineering, chemical).

31. Choong, C. E., Kim, M., Yoon, S., Lee, G.*, Park, C. M.* (2018) “Mesoporous La/Mg/Si-incorporated palm shell activated carbon for the highly efficient removal of aluminum and fluoride from water”, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 93, 306–314 (impact factor: 3.849, rank 24/137 (82.847%) in engineering, chemical).

30. Kim, D.-H., Park, S., Yoon, Y., Park, C. M.* (2018) “Removal of total dissolved solids from reverse osmosis concentrates from a municipal wastewater reclamation plant by aerobic granular sludge”, Water, 10(7), 882 (impact factor: 2.069, rank 34/90 (62.778%) in water resources).

29. Park, C. M.* (2018) “Analysis of mercury adsorption at the gibbsite-water interface using the CD-MUSIC model”, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 25(22), 21721–21730 (impact factor: 2.741, rank 79/229 (65.721%) in environmental sciences).

28. Al-Hamadani, Y., Lee, G., Kim, S., Park, C. M., Jang, M., Her, N., Han, J., Kim, D.-H.*, Yoon, Y.** (2018) “Sonocatalytic degradation of carbamazepine and diclofenac in the presence of graphene oxides in aqueous solution”, Chemosphere 205, 719–727 (impact factor: 4.427, rank 34/241 (86.100%) in environmental sciences).

27. Wang, D.*, Jin, Y., Park, C. M., Heo, J., Bai, X., Aich, N., Su, C.* (2018) “Modeling the transport of the “New-Horizon” reduced graphene oxide—metal oxide nanohybrids in water-saturated porous media”, Environmental Science & Technology 52(8), 4610–4622 (impact factor: 6.653, rank 12/229 (95.643%) in environmental sciences).

26. Park, C. M., Wang, D., Heo, J., Her, N., Su, C.* (2018) "Aggregation of reduced graphene oxide and its nanohybrids with magnetite and elemental silver under environmentally relevant conditions", Journal of Nanoparticle Research 20(4), 93 (impact factor: 2.020, rank 125/275 (54.727%) in materials science, multidisciplinary).

25. Lee, G., Ibrahim, S., Kittappa, S., Park, H., Park, C. M.* (2018) “Sonocatalytic activity of a heterostructured β-Bi2O3/Bi2O2CO3 nanoplate in degradation of bisphenol A”, Ultrasonics Sonochemistry 44, 64– 72 (impact factor: 6.012, rank 1/31 (98.387%) in acoustics).

24. Park, C. M., Heo, J., Wang, D., Su, C.*, Yoon, Y.** (2018) “Heterogeneous activation of persulfate by reduced graphene oxide-elemental silver/magnetite nanohybrids for the oxidative degradation of pharmaceuticals and endocrine disrupting compounds in water”, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 225, 91–99 (impact factor: 11.698, rank 1/50 (99.000%) in engineering, environmental).

23. Kim, S., Chu, K. H., Lee, G., Al-Hamadani, A. J., Park, C. M., Jang, M., Kim, D-H, Yu, M., Heo, J.*, Yoon, Y.** (2018) "Removal of contaminants of emerging concern by membranes in water and wastewater: A review", Chemical Engineering Journal 335, 896–914 (impact factor: 6.735, rank 7/137 (95.255%) in engineering, chemical).

22. Chu, K. H., Fathizadeh, M., Yu, M., Heo, J., Flora, J. R. V., Jang, A., Jang, M., Park, C. M., Yoo, S. S., Yoon, Y.* (2017) “Evaluation of removal mechanisms in a graphene oxide coated ceramic ultrafiltration membrane for retention of natural organic matter, pharmaceuticals, and inorganic salts”, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 9, 40369–40377 (impact factor: 7.504, rank 22/275 (92.182%) in materials science, multidisciplinary).

21. Wang, D.*, Park, C. M., Masud, A., Aich, N., Su, C.* (2017) “Carboxymethylcellulose mediates the transport of carbon nanotubes-magnetite nanohybrid aggregates in water-saturated porous media”, Environmental Science & Technology 51, 12405–12415 (impact factor: 6.198, rank 12/229 (94.978%) in environmental sciences).

20. Chu, K. H., Al-Hamadani, A. J., Park, C. M., Lee, G., Jang, M., Jang, A., Her, N., Son, A., Yoon, Y.* (2017) “Ultrasonic treatment of endocrine disrupting compounds, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products in water: A review”, Chemical Engineering Journal 327, 629–647 (impact factor: 6.735, rank 7/137 (95.255%) in engineering, chemical).

19. Park, C. M., Al-Hamadani, Y., Heo, J., Her, N., Chu, K. H., Jang, M., Lee, S., Yoon, Y.* (2017) “Aggregation kinetics of single walled carbon nanotubes influenced by the frequency of ultrasound irradiation in the aquatic environment”, Ultrasonics Sonochemistry 39, 750–757 (impact factor: 4.218, rank 2/31 (95.161%) in acoustics).

18. Chu, K. H., Shankar, V., Park, C. M., Shon, J., Jang, A., Yoon, Y.* (2017) “Evaluation of fouling mechanisms for humic acid molecules in an activated biochar-ultrafiltration hybrid system”, Chemical Engineering Journal 326, 240–248 (impact factor: 6.735, rank 7/137 (95.255%) in engineering, chemical).

17. Al-Hamadani, Y., Park, C. M., Assi, L. N., Chu, K. H., Hoque, S., Jang, M., Yoon, Y.*, Ziehl, P. (2017) “Sonocatalytic removal of ibuprofen and sulfamethoxazole in the presence of different fly ash sources”, Ultrasonics Sonochemistry 39, 354–362 (impact factor: 4.218, rank 2/31 (95.161%) in acoustics).

Prior to Joining KNU (2010-2017) 

16. Chu, K. H., Huang, Y., Yu, M., Heo, J., Flora, J. R. V., Jang, A., Jang, M., Jung, C., Park, C. M., Kim, D., Yoon, Y.* (2017) “Evaluation of graphene oxide-coated ultrafiltration membranes for humic acid removal at different pH and conductivity conditions”, Separation and Purification Technology 181, 139–147 (impact factor: 3.359, rank 21/135 (84.815%) in engineering, chemical).

15. Al-Hamadani, Y., Jung, C., Im, J-K., Boateng, L., Flora, J. R. V., Jang, M., Heo, J., Park, C. M., Yoon, Y.* (2017) “Sonocatalytic degradation coupled with single-walled carbon nanotubes for removal of ibuprofen and sulfamethoxazole”, Chemical Engineering Science 162, 300–308 (impact factor: 2.895, rank 32/135 (76.667%) in engineering, chemical).

14. Park, C. M., Han, J., Chu, K. H., Al-Hamadani, Y., Her, N., Heo, J.*, Yoon, Y.* (2017) “Influence of solution pH, ionic strength, and humic acid on cadmium adsorption onto activated biochar: Experiment and modeling”, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 48, 186–193 (impact factor: 4.421, rank 14/135 (90.000%) in engineering, chemical).

13. Shankar, V., Heo, J., Al-Hamadani, Y., Park, C. M., Chu, K. H.*, Yoon, Y.* (2017) “Evaluation of biochar-ultrafiltration membrane processes for humic acid removal under various hydrodynamic, pH, ionic strength, and pressure conditions”, Journal of Environmental Management 197, 610–618 (impact factor: 4.010, rank 39/229 (83.188%) in engineering, chemical).

12. Park, C. M., Chu, K. H., Her, N., Jang, M., Baalousha, M., Heo, J.*, Yoon, Y.* (2017) “Occurrence and removal of engineered nanomaterials in drinking water treatment and wastewater treatment processes”, Separation & Purification Reviews, 46(3), 255–272 (impact factor: 6.077, rank 1/72 (99.306%) in chemistry, applied).

11. Park, C. M., Heo, J., Yoon, Y.* (2017) “Oxidative degradation of bisphenol A and 17α‑ethinyl estradiol by Fenton-like activity of silver nanoparticles in aqueous solution”, Chemosphere, 168, 617–622 (impact factor: 4.208, rank 32/229 (86.245%) in environmental sciences).

10. Park, C. M., Heo, J., Her, N., Chu, K. H., Jang, M., Yoon, Y.* (2016) “Modeling the effects of surfactants, hardness, and natural organic matter on deposition and mobility of silver nanoparticles in saturated porous media”, Water Research, 103, 38–47 (impact factor: 6.942, rank 1/88 (99.432%) in water resources).

9. Chu, K. H., Huang, Y., Yu, M., Her, N., Flora, J. R. V., Park, C. M., Kim, S., Cho, J., Yoon, Y.* (2016) “Evaluation of humic acid and tannic acid fouling in graphene oxide-coated ultrafiltration membranes”, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 8, 22270–22279 (impact factor: 7.504, rank 22/275 (92.182%) in materials science, multidisciplinary).

8. Park, C. M., Chu, K. H., Heo, J., Her, N., Jang, M., Son, A., Yoon, Y.* (2016) “Environmental behavior of engineered nanomaterials in porous media: A review”, Journal of Hazardous Materials 309, 133–150 (impact factor: 6.065, rank 1/118 (99.576%) in engineering, civil).

7. Kim, E., Jung, C., Han, J., Her, N., Park, C. M., Jang, M., Son, A.*, Yoon, Y.** (2016) “Sorptive removal of selected emerging contaminants using biochar in aqueous solution”, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 36, 364–371 (impact factor: 4.421, rank 14/135 (90.000%) in engineering, chemical).

6. Kim, E., Jung, C., Han, J., Her, N., Park, C. M., Son, A.*, Yoon, Y.* (2016) “Adsorption of selected micropollutants on powdered activated carbon and biochar in the presence of kaolinite”, Desalination and Water Treatment 57, 27601–27613 (impact factor: 1.631, rank 43/88 (51.705%) in engineering, chemical).

5. Park, C. M.*, Katz, L. E., Liljestrand, H. M. (2015) “Mercury speciation during in situ thermal desorption in soil”, Journal of Hazardous Materials 300, 624–632 (impact factor: 6.065, rank 1/118 (99.576%) in engineering, civil).

4. Al-Hamadani, Y., Chu, K. H., Son, A., Heo, J., Her, N., Jang, M., Park, C. M., Yoon, Y.* (2015) “Stabilization and dispersion of carbon nanomaterials in aqueous solutions: A review”, Separation and Purification Technology 156, 861–874 (impact factor: 3.359, rank 21/135 (84.815%) in engineering, chemical).

3. Mangold, J., Park, C. M., Liljestrand, H. M., Katz, L. E.* (2014) “Surface complexation modeling of Hg(II) adsorption at the goethite/water interface using the charge distribution multi-site complexation (CD-MUSIC) model”, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 418, 147–161 (impact factor: 4.233, rank 35/145 (76.207%) in chemistry, physical).

2. Park, C. M.*, Novak, J. T. (2013) “The effect of direct addition of iron(III) on anaerobic digestion efficiency and odor causing compounds”, Water Science & Technology 68(11), 2391–2396 (impact factor: 1.197, rank 61/88 (31.250%) in water resources).

1. Novak, J. T.*, Park, C. M. (2010) “The effect of iron and aluminum for phosphorus removal on anaerobic digestion and organic sulfur generation”, Water Science & Technology 62, 419–426 (impact factor: 1.197, rank 61/88 (31.250%) in water resources).

[Domestic Journal Publications (*corresponding author, 1The first two authors contributed equally)]