Publications

Publications (Last update, 2025/11/01)

Accepted refereed articles: 34
First or corresponding author (*): 23/34
Top quartile (Q1) ranking journal: 25/34

2025

1. C. Liu*, H.-J. Ho, A. Iizuka*. "Filtration and electrical membrane-based treatment methods for PFAS-contaminated water and preparation methods for the membranes employed"  Applied Water Science, 2025.
   (SCI, IF: 5.7, Q1 in Water Resources, 2024) 

2. H.-J. Ho, Y. Izumi*, A. Iizuka*. "Assessment of product carbon accounting associated with carbon dioxide-storing concrete via mineral carbonation and utilization"  Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2025.
   (SCI, IF: 7.2, Q1 in Engineering, Chemical, 2024) First Author

3. G. Du*, H.-J. Ho, A. Iizuka*. "A critical review of current treatment methods of acid mine drainage with an assessment of associated CO2 emissions toward carbon neutrality" Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2025.
   (SCI, IF: 6.7, Q1 in Water Resources, 2024) 

4. H.-J. Ho*, A. Iizuka*, H. Kubo. "Identification of suitable conventional cooling methods for direct aqueous carbonation of blast furnace slags and their mechanism" International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy and Material, 2025.
   (SCI, IF: 7.2, Q1 in Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering, 2024) First Author and Corresponding Author

5. K. Ramasenya, B. Oladipo, V.N. Katambwe, V.R.K. Vadapalli, J. Petersen, S. Gcasamba, H. Coetzee, A. Horvat, H.-J. Ho, A. Iizuka, L.F. Petrik, T.V. Ojumu. "Comparative study of direct and indirect aqueous mineral carbonation of construction and demolition waste fines for CO2 sequestration" Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2025. 
   (SCI, IF: 7.2, Q1 in Engineering, Chemical, 2024) 

6. B.-C. Chang*, H.-J. Ho*, A. Iizuka. "Total resource circulation in chemical mechanical polishing wastewater treatment from semiconductor manufacturing industry: A review" Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2025.
   (SCI, IF: 6.7, Q1 in Water Resources, 2024) Corresponding Author

7. H.-J. Ho*, A. Iizuka. "Chemical-Free Pressure-Swing Carbonation of Blast Furnace Slag for CO2 Utilization and Sequestration" ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2025.
   (SCI, IF: 7.3, Q1 in Engineering, Chemical, 2024) First and Corresponding Author

8. H.-J. Ho*, A. Iizuka. "A Comparative Study of Mineral Carbonation Using Seawater for CO2 Utilization: Magnesium-based System Versus Calcium-based System with Low Energy Input" Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research, 2025.
   (SCI, IF: 5.7, Q2 in Materials science, Multidisciplinary, 2024) First and Corresponding Author

9. S. Zide, H.-J. Ho, A. Iizuka, J. Petersen, V. R. K. Vadapalli, L. Petrik, T. Ojumu. "Direct mineral carbonation of fly ash under high pressure using acid mine drainage: Effects of solid-to-liquid ratio, stirring speed and CO2 pressure" Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy, 2025.
   (SCI, IF: 2.3, Q3 in Engineering, Chemical, 2024)

2024

10. F. Abdul*, K. Adachi, H.-J. Ho, A. Iizuka, E. Shibata. "Evaluation of MgO-rich materials obtained from Ferronickel slag for CO2 sequestration" Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 2024. 
    (SCI, IF: 7.8, Q1 in Engineering, Chemical, 2024) 

11. H.-J. Ho, Y. Izumi*, A. Iizuka*. "A CO2 removal technology based on mineral carbonation and the stability of product carbon storage in a cement matrix"  Environmental Technology & Innovation, 2024.
    (SCI, IF: 7.1, Q1 in Environmental Sciences, 2024) First Author

12. F. Abdul*, K. Adachi, H.-J. Ho, A. Iizuka, E. Shibata. "Magnesium Recovery from Ferronickel Slag by Reaction with Sodium Hydroxide" Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2024. 
    (SCI, IF: 7.2, Q1 in Engineering, Chemical, 2024) 

13. C.-H. Lee, H.-J. Ho*, W.-S. Chen, A. Iizuka. "Total Resource Circulation of Desalination Brine: A Review" Advanced Sustainable Systems, 2024. 
    (SCI, IF: 6.2, Q2 in Materials science, Multidisciplinary, 2024) Corresponding Author

2023

14. H.-J. Ho*, M. Takahashi, A. Iizuka. "Simultaneous removal of fluoride and phosphate from semiconductor wastewater via chemical precipitation of calcium fluoride and hydroxyapatite using byproduct of recycled aggregate" Chemosphere, 2023.
    (SCI, IF: 8.1, Q1 in Environmental Sciences, 2023) First and Corresponding Author

15. H.-J. Ho*, A. Iizuka. "Investigation of performance and mechanism of zinc removal from polluted water by concrete fines derived from aggregate recycling: From problematic byproducts to effective adsorbent" Chemosphere, 2023.
    (SCI, IF: 8.1, Q1 in Environmental Sciences, 2023) First and Corresponding Author

16. F. Abdul*, A. Iizuka, H.-J. Ho, K. Adachi, E. Shibata. "Potential of Major By-Products from Non-Ferrous Metal Industries for CO2 Emission Reduction by Mineral Carbonation: A Review " Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2023.
    (SCI, IF: 5.8, Q1 in Environmental Sciences, 2022(temporary)) 

17. H.-J. Ho*, A. Iizuka. "Mineral carbonation using seawater for CO2 sequestration and utilization: a review" Separation and Purification Technology, 2023.
    (SCI, IF: 8.1, Q1 in Engineering, Chemical, 2023) First and Corresponding Author

18. H.-J. Ho*, A. Iizuka, C.-H. Lee, W.-S. Chen. "Mineral carbonation using alkaline waste to reduce CO2 emissions in Taiwan" Environmental Chemistry Letters, 2023.
    (SCI, IF: 15.0, Q1 in Environmental Sciences, 2023)  First and Corresponding Author

19. A. Iizuka*, H.-J. Ho,T. Sugimoto, K. Adachi, E. Shibata. "Simultaneous separation and recovery of phosphorus from aqueous solution by bipolar membrane electrodialysis" ISIJ International, 2023
    (SCI, IF: 1.6, Q2 in Metallurgy & Metallurgical Envineering, 2023)

20. H.-J. Ho*, A. Iizuka, V. R. K. Vadapalli, H. Coetzee, L. Petrik, J. Petersen, T. Ojumu. "Potential investigation of concrete fines as an alternative material: a novel neutralizer for acid mine drainage treatment" Environmental Technology & Innovation, 2023.
    (SCI, IF: 6.7, Q1 in Environmental Sciences, 2023) First and Corresponding Author

2022

21. H.-J. Ho, A. Iizuka*, H. Kubo. "Direct aqueous carbonation of dephosphorization slag under mild conditions for CO2 sequestration and utilization: exploration of new dephosphorization slag utilization" Environmental Technology & Innovation, 2022.
    (SCI, IF: 7.1, Q1 in Environmental Sciences, 2022) First Author

22. A. Iizuka*, H.-J. Ho, T. Sasaki, H. Yoshida, Y. Hayakawa, A. Yamasaki. "Comparative Study of Acid Mine Drainage Neutralization by Calcium Hydroxide and Concrete Sludge–Derived Material" Minerals Engineering, 2022.
    (SCI, IF: 4.8, Q1 in Engineering, Chemical, 2022)

23. H.-J. Ho*, A. Iizuka*, E. Shibata, T. Ojumu. "Circular indirect carbonation of coal fly ash for carbon dioxide capture and utilization" Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2022.
    (SCI, IF: 7.7, Q1 in Engineering, Chemical, 2022) First and Corresponding Author

24. A. Iizuka*, H.-J. Ho, A. Yamasaki. "Removal of fluoride ions from aqueous solution by metaettringite" PLoS ONE, 2022.
    (SCI, IF: 3.7, Q2 in Multidisciplinary Sciences, 2022) 

2021

25. H.-J. Ho*, A. Iizuka*, E. Shibata, H. Tomita, K. Takano, T. Endo. "Utilization of CO2 in direct aqueous carbonation of concrete fines generated from aggregate recycling: Influences of the solid–liquid ratio and CO2 concentration" Journal of Cleaner Production, 2021.
    (SCI, IF: 11.072, Q1 in Environmental Sciences, 2021) First and Corresponding Author

26. Y. Izumi*, A. Iizuka*, H.-J. Ho. "Calculation of greenhouse gas emissions for a carbon recycling system using mineral carbon capture and utilization technology in the cement industry"  Journal of Cleaner Production,  2021.
    (SCI, IF: 11.072, Q1 in Environmental Sciences, 2021)

27. H.-J. Ho*,  A. Iizuka*, E. Shibata. "Utilization of low-calcium fly ash via direct aqueous carbonation with a low-energy input: determination of carbonation reaction and evaluation of the potential for CO2 sequestration and utilization" Journal of Environmental Management, 2021.
    (SCI, IF: 8.910, Q1 in Environmental Sciences, 2021) First and Corresponding Author

28. H.-J. Ho*, A. Iizuka, and E. Shibata. "Chemical recycling and use of various types of concrete waste: a review"  Journal of Cleaner Production,  2021.
    (SCI, IF: 11.072, Q1 in Environmental Sciences, 2021) First and Corresponding Author

2020

29. H.-J. Ho*, A. Iizuka*, E. Shibata, H. Tomita, K. Takano, T. Endo. "CO2 Utilization via Direct Aqueous Carbonation of Synthesized Concrete Fines under Atmospheric Pressure" ACS Omega, 2020.
    (SCI, IF: 3.512, Q2 in Chemistry, Multidisciplinary, 2020) First and Corresponding Author

2019

30. H.-J. Ho*, A. Iizuka*, and E. Shibata. "Carbon Capture and Utilization Technology Without Carbon-Dioxide Purification and Pressurization: A Review on Its Necessity and Available Technologies"  Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research,  2019.
    (SCI, IF: 3.573, Q2 in Engineering, Chemical, 2019) First and Corresponding Author

31. W.-S. Chen, H.-J. Ho*, K.-Y. Lin*. "Hydrometallurgical Process for Tantalum Recovery from Epoxy-Coated Solid Electrolyte Tantalum Capacitors"  Materials, 2019.
    (SCI, IF: 3.057, Q2 in Materials science, Multidisciplinary, 2019) Corresponding Author

2018

32. W.-S. Chen, C.-H. Lee*, H.-J. Ho*. "Purification of Lithium Carbonate from Sulphate Solutions through Hydrogenation Using the Dowex G26 Resin" Applied Sciences, 2018.
    (SCI, IF: 2.217, Q2 in Physics, Applied, 2018) Corresponding Author

33. W.-S. Chen, H.-J. Ho*. “Leaching behavior analysis of valuable metals from lithium-ion batteries cathode material” Key Engineering Materials, 2018.  Corresponding Author

34. W.-S. Chen, H.-J. Ho*. "Recovery of valuable metals from lithium-ion batteries waste NMC cathode materials by hydrometallurgical methods"  Metals, 2018.
    (SCI, IF: 2.217, Q1 in Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering, 2018) Corresponding Author

Preparation:

1. Direct Air Capture with Concrete Industry

2. Aqueous Carbonation of slag

3. Semi-dry Carbonation of slag

4. Seawater Utilization

5. Semiconductor wastewater treatment

1. 由廢棄鋰電池中製備並純化碳酸鋰之方法(Method for preparing and purifying lithium carbonate from waste lithium battery), 中華民國, I696309, 陳偉聖 ; 李政翰 ; 何星融 ; 陳俞安 ; 林志原, 2020.

2. 廢棄電池放電及其偵測系統 (Waste battery discharging and detection system thereof ), 中華民國,  M565408, 陳偉聖 ; 何星融 ; 李政翰 ; 陳俞安 ; 林志原, 2018.

3. 廢棄電池破碎料件分離裝置(Smashed pieces separation device for waste battery), 中華民國,  M565409, 陳偉聖 ; 何星融 ; 李政翰 ; 陳俞安 ; 林志原, 2018.

1. H.-J. Ho*, A. Iizuka, 2024. Mineral Carbonation of Alkaline Industrial Waste and Byproducts for CO2 Sequestration and Utilization, Circular Economy and Sustainable Energy Materials: Net-zero Emission Approach, Taylor & Francis Group, in English.

2. H.-J. Ho*, A. Iizuka, 2024. Applications of CO2 mineralization for carbon capture utilization and storage, Advances in Greenhouse Gases: Greenhouse Gases Emissions and Climate Change, ELSEVIER, ISBN: 978-0-443-19231-9, in English. 

3. 飯塚淳 ;何星融, 2022. Chapter 4.8. CO2の炭酸塩鉱物化による有効利用技術, CO2の分離回収・有効利用技術, サイエンス＆テクノロジー株式会社 (Science & Technology), ISBN: 978-4-86428-284-0, in Japanese.

1. 2024.10.19, Tainan, Taiwan, 鹼性工業廢棄物的礦物碳酸化技術, 中國鑛冶工程學會113年會(Chinese Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers),  (Oral, Invited keynote speech)

2. 2024.8.20-8.23, Sendai, Japan, Direct aqueous carbonation by utilization of demolition wastes - life cycle analysis (LCA), 10th International Conference on Engineering for Waste and Biomass Valorisation (WasteEng2024)

3. 2024.8.20-8.23, Sendai, Japan, Evaluation of South African construction and demolition waste as a candidate for indirect mineral carbonation, 10th International Conference on Engineering for Waste and Biomass Valorisation (WasteEng2024)

4. 2024.8.20-8.23, Sendai, Japan, Characterization and leaching behaviour of blast furnace slag for application in CO2 capture and utilization, 10th International Conference on Engineering for Waste and Biomass Valorisation (WasteEng2024)

5. 2024.8.20-8.23, Sendai, Japan, The potential of concrete fines for CO2 sequestration, 10th International Conference on Engineering for Waste and Biomass Valorisation (WasteEng2024)

6. 2023.10.25-10.26, Surabaya, Indonesia, Mineral Transformation in Alkali Treatment of Ferronickel Slag using Sodium Hydroxide Salt, The International Conference on Environmental and Earth Sciences (ICEES) 2023.

7. 2023.9.29, Tokyo, Japan, The role of industrial waste in carbon neutrality and sustainable environmental society, Japan - Taiwan 2023 Next Generation Young Talent Science and Technology Workshop - Future Emerging Technology and Talent, (Oral, Invited speech)

8. 2023.8.8-9, Yamagata, Japan, Effective Acceleration of Alkaline Mineral Carbonation by Carbon Dioxide Pressure Control, SCEJ Regional Meeting in Yamagata 2023.

9. 2023.3.27-3.28, Barcelona, Spain, Consideration of Net-Zero Concrete toward a Carbon Recycling Society by a Mineral Carbonation using Alkali Wastes, The 4th Edition of Advanced Chemistry World Congress (Adv. Chem. 2023)

10. 2023.3.10-3.12, Singapore, Direct aqueous carbonation of dephosphorization slag with low-energy input for CO2 sequestration and utilization, The 7th International Conference on Green Energy and Applications (ICGEA 2023), (Oral)

11. 2022.10.31-11.1, Online, Circular indirect carbonation of alkaline waste for CO2 sequestration and utilization, The 16th International Symposium on East Asian Resources Recycling Technology (EARTH 2022) (Oral)

12. 2022.1.17-1.22, Online, Carbon Capture and Utilization via Mineral Carbonation of Alkaline Wastes without CO2 Purification and Pressurization, Global Young Scientists Summit (GYSS) (Oral, Young Scientist Presentation sessions)

13. 2018.3.16-3.18, Osaka, Japan, Leaching behavior analysis of valuable metals from lithium-ion batteries cathode material, The 8th International Conference on Key Engineering Materials (ICKEM 2018) (Oral)

14. 2017.9.26-9.28, Sapporo, Japan, Recovery of valuable metals from lithium-ion batteries cathode material by leaching and solvent extraction, The Mining and Materials Processing Institute of Japan & The 14th International Symposium on East Asian Resources Recycling Technology  (MMIJ & EARTH 2017 ) (Oral)

15. 2017.5.10-5.12, Hiroshima, Japan, Recovery of cathode material from lithium-ion batteries by acid leaching and solvent extraction, 2nd International Conference Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering  (ICSREE 2017) (Oral)

1. H.-J. Ho*, W.-S. Chen, W.-Y. Wang. “Recovery of valuable metals from lithium-ion batteries cathode material by leaching and solvent extraction” The Mining and Materials Processing Institute of Japan & The 14th International Symposium on East Asian Resources Recycling Technology  (MMIJ & EARTH 2017 ), 2017.

2. H.-J. Ho*, C.-H. Lee , W.-S. Chen. “Recovery high-purity lithium carbonate from lithium-ion batteries cathode material” The Mining and Materials Processing Institute of Japan & The 14th International Symposium on East Asian Resources Recycling Technology  (MMIJ & EARTH 2017 ), 2017.

3. H.-J. Ho*, W.-S. Chen. “Recovery of cathode material from lithium-ion batteries by acid leaching and solvent extraction” 2nd International Conference Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering (ICSREE 2017), 2017. 

(* indicates corresponding author.)