Publications

Selected 30 Publications

*First/Corresponding Author; IF–ISI impact factor

1. Lam, S.S.*, Ma, N.L., Peng, W., Sonne, C. (2020). Sumatran rhinoceros on the brink of extinction. Science, 368 (6494), 958. Q1, IF 41.845.

2. Lam, S. S.*, Waugh, C., Peng, W., Sonne, C. (2020). Wildfire puts koalas at risk of extinction. Science, 367(6479), 750-750. Q1, IF 41.845.

3. Peng, W., Lam, S.S., Sonne, C. (2020). Support Austria's glyphosate ban. Science, 367(6475), 257-258. Q1, IF 41.845. 

4. Ge, S., Foong, S.Y., Ma, N.L., Liew, R.K., Wan Mahari, W.A., Xia, C., Yek, P.N.Y., Peng, W., Nam, W.L., Lim, X.Y., Liew, C.M., Chong, C.C., Sonne, C., Lam, S.S.* (2020). Vacuum pyrolysis incorporating microwave heating and base mixture modification: An integrated approach to transform biowaste into eco-friendly bioenergy products. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 127, 109871. Q1, IF 12.110. 

5. Lam, S.S.*, Nguyen, V.-H., Nguyen Dinh, M.T., Khieu, D.Q., La, D.D., Nguyen, H.T., Vo, D.V.N., Xia, C., Varma, R.S., Shokouhimehr, M., Nguyen, C.C., Le, Q.V., Peng, W. 2020a. Mainstream avenues for boosting graphitic carbon nitride efficiency: towards enhanced solar light-driven photocatalytic hydrogen production and environmental remediation. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 8(21), 10571-10603. Q1, IF 11.301

6. Foong, S.Y., Liew, R.K., Yang, Y., Cheng, Y.W., Yek, P.N.Y., Wan Mahari, W.A., Lee, X.Y., Han, C.S., Vo, D.-V.N., Van Le, Q., Aghbashlo, M., Tabatabaei, M., Sonne, C., Peng, W., Lam, S. S.* (2020). Valorization of biomass waste to engineered activated biochar by microwave pyrolysis: Progress, challenges, and future directions. Chemical Engineering Journal, 389, 124401. Q1, IF 10.652. 

7. Chan, Y.H., Loh, S.K., Chin, B.L.F., Yiin, C.L., How, B.S., Cheah, K.W., Wong, M.K., Loy, A.C.M., Gwee, Y.L., Lo, S.L.Y., Yusup, S., Lam, S.S.* (2020). Fractionation and extraction of bio-oil for production of greener fuel and value-added chemicals: Recent advances and future prospects. Chemical Engineering Journal, 397, 125406. Q1, IF 10.652.

8. Ge, S., Wu, Y., Peng, W., Xia, C., Mei, C., Cai, L., Shi, S.Q., Sonne, C., Lam, S. S.*, Tsang, Y.F. (2020). High-pressure CO2 hydrothermal pretreatment of peanut shells for enzymatic hydrolysis conversion into glucose. Chemical Engineering Journal, 385, 123949. Q1, IF 10.652. 

9. Yang, R., Cao, Q., Liang, Y., Hong, S., Xia, C., Wu, Y., Li, J., Cai, L., Sonne, C., Le, Q.V., Lam, S.S.* (2020). High capacity oil absorbent wood prepared through eco-friendly deep eutectic solvent delignification. Chemical Engineering Journal, 401, 126150. Q1, IF 10.652.

10. Su, M.H., Azwar, E., Yang, Y., Sonne, C., Yek, P.N.Y., Liew, R.K., Cheng, C.K., Show, P.L., Lam, S.S.* (2020). Simultaneous removal of toxic ammonia and lettuce cultivation in aquaponic system using microwave pyrolysis biochar. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 396, 122610. Q1, IF 9.038.

11. Yek, P.N.Y., Peng, W., Wong, C.C., Liew, R.K., Ho, Y.L., Wan Mahari, W.A., Azwar, E., Yuan, T.Q., Tabatabaei, M., Aghbashlo, M., Sonne, C., Lam, S.S.* (2020). Engineered biochar via microwave CO2 and steam pyrolysis to treat carcinogenic Congo red dye. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 395, 122636. Q1, IF 9.038.

12. Lam, S. S.*, Yek, P. N. Y., Ok, Y. S., Chong, C. C., Liew, R. K., Tsang, D. C. W., Park, Y.-K., Liu, Z., Wong, C. S., Peng, W. (2020). Engineering pyrolysis biochar via single-step microwave steam activation for hazardous landfill leachate treatment. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 390, 121649. Q1, IF 9.038.

13. Wan Mahari, W.A., Peng, W., Nam, W.L., Yang, H., Lee, X.Y., Lee, Y.K., Liew, R.K., Ma, N.L., Mohammad, A., Sonne, C., Van Le, Q., Show, P.L., Chen, W.-H., Lam, S.S.* (2020). A review on valorization of oyster mushroom and waste generated in the mushroom cultivation industry. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 400, 123156. Q1, IF 9.038.

14. Pang, B., Lam, S.S., Shen, X.-J.,  Cao, X.-F., Liu, S.J., Yuan, T.-Q., Sun, R.-C. (2020). Valorization of technical lignin for production of desirable resins with high substitution rate and controllable viscosity. ChemSusChem. Just accepted. Q1, IF 7.962. 

15. Lam, S. S.*, McPartland, M., Noori, B., Garbus, S.-E., Lierhagen, S., Lyngs, P., Dietz, R., Therkildsen, O.R., Christensen, T.K., Tjørnløv, R.S., Kanstrup, N., Fox, A.D., Sørensen, I.H., Arzel, C., Krøkje, Å., Sonne, C. (2020). Lead concentrations in blood from incubating common eiders (Somateria mollissima) in the Baltic Sea. Environment International, 137, 105582. Q1, IF 7.577.

16. Lam, S.S.*, Tjornlov, R.S., Therkildsen, O.R., Christensen, T.K., Madsen, J., Daugaard-Petersen, T., Ortiz, J.M.C., Peng, W., Charbonneaux, M., Rivas, E.I., Garbus, S.E., Lyngs, P., Siebert, U., Dietz, R., Maier-Sam, K., Lierz, M., Tombre, I.M., Andersen-Ranberg, E.U., Sonne, C. 2020b. Seroprevalence of avian influenza in Baltic common eiders (Somateria mollissima) and pink-footed geese (Anser brachyrhynchus). Environment International, 142, 105873. Q1, IF 7.577.

17. Wu, Y., Ge, S., Xia, C., Cai, L., Mei, C., Sonne, C., Park, Y.K., Kim, Y.M., Chen, W.H., Chang, J.S., Lam, S.S.* (2020). Using low carbon footprint high-pressure carbon dioxide in bioconversion of aspen branch waste for sustainable bioethanol production. Bioresource Technology, 313. Q1, IF 7.539.

18. Wan Mahari, W.A., Nam, W.L., Sonne, C., Peng, W., Phang, X.Y., Liew, R.K., Yek, P.N.Y., Lee, X.Y., Wen, O.W., Show, P.L., Chen, W.H., Chang, J.S., Lam, S.S.* (2020). Applying microwave vacuum pyrolysis to design moisture retention and pH neutralizing palm kernel shell biochar for mushroom production. Bioresource Technology, 312, 123572. Q1, IF 7.539. 

19. Pang, B., Cao, X.-F., Sun, S.-N., Wang, X.-L., Wen, J.-L., Lam, S.S., Yuan, T.-Q., Sun, R.-C. (2020). The direct transformation of bioethanol fermentation residues for production of high-quality resins. Green Chemistry, 22(2), 439-447. Q1, IF 9.480.

20. Hong, S., Shen, X. J., Pang, B., Xue, Z., Cao, X. F., Wen, J. L., Sun, Z. H., Lam, S. S., Yuan, T. Q., Sun, R. C. (2020). In-depth interpretation of the structural changes of lignin and formation of diketones during acidic deep eutectic solvent pretreatment. Green Chemistry, 22, 1851–1858. Q1, IF 9.480. 

21. Lam, S. S.*, Wan Mahari, W.A., Ok, Y.S., Peng, W., Chong, C.T., Ma, N.L., Chase, H.A., Liew, Z., Yusup, S., Kwon, E.E., Tsang, D.C.W. (2019). Microwave vacuum pyrolysis of waste plastic and used cooking oil for simultaneous waste reduction and sustainable energy conversion: Recovery of cleaner liquid fuel and techno-economic analysis. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 115, 109359. Q1, IF 12.110. 

22. Liew, R, Chai, C., Yek, P. N. Y., Phang, X. Y., Chong, M. Y., Nam, W. L., Su, M. H., Lam, W. H., Ma, N. L., Lam, S. S.* (2019). Innovative production of highly porous carbon for industrial effluent remediation via microwave vacuum pyrolysis plus sodium-potassium hydroxide mixture activation. Journal of Cleaner Production. 208, 1436-1445. Q1, IF 7.246. (ESI Highly Cited paper)

23. Wong, K. Y., Ng, J.-H., Chong, C. T., Lam, S. S., Chong, W. T. (2019). Biodiesel process intensification through catalytic enhancement and emerging reactor designs: A critical review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 116, 109399. Q1, IF 12.110. 

24. Ryu, H. W., Tsang, Y. F., Lee, H. W., Jae, J., Jung, S.-C., Lam, S. S., Park, E.D., Park, Y.-K. (2019). Catalytic co-pyrolysis of cellulose and linear low-density polyethylene over MgO-impregnated catalysts with different acid-base properties. Chemical Engineering Journal, 373, 375-381. Q1, IF 10.652. 

25. Shafaghat, H., Lee, H.W., Tsang, Y.F., Oh, D., Jae, J., Jung, S.-C., Ko, C.H., Lam, S.S., Park, Y.-K. (2019). In-situ and ex-situ catalytic pyrolysis/co-pyrolysis of empty fruit bunches using mesostructured aluminosilicate catalysts. Chemical Engineering Journal, 366, 330-338. Q1, IF 10.652. 

26. Wan Mahari, W. A., Chong, C. T., Lam, W. H., Tuan Anuar, T. N. S., Ma, N. L., Ibrahim, M., Lam, S. S.* (2018). Microwave co-pyrolysis of waste polyolefins and waste cooking oil: Influence of N2 atmosphere versus vacuum environment. Energy Conversion and Management. 1292-1301. Q1, IF 8.208. 

27. Nam, W. L., Phang, X. Y., Su, M. H., Liew, R. K., Ma, N. L., Rosli, M. H. N. & Lam, S. S.* (2018). Production of Bio-fertilizer from microwave vacuum pyrolysis of palm kernel shell for cultivation of Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus). Science of the Total Environment. 624, 9-16. Q1, IF 6.551. 

28. Lam, S. S.*, Liew, R. K., Jusoh, A., Chong C.T., Ani, F.N., & Chase, H. A. (2016). Progress in waste oil to sustainable energy, with emphasis on pyrolysis techniques. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 53, 741-753. Q1, IF 12.110. (ESI Highly Cited paper)

29. Samiran, N.A., Jaafar, M.N.M., Ng, J., Lam, S. S., Chong, C.T., (2016). Progress in biomass gasification technique - with focus on Malaysian palm biomass for syngas production. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 62, 1047-1062. Q1, IF 12.110. 

30. Lam, S. S.*, Liew, R. K., Cheng, C. K., & Chase, H. A. (2015). Catalytic microwave pyrolysis of waste engine oil using metallic pyrolysis char. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 176-177(1), 601-617. Q1, IF 16.683.