■ SCI (First Authorship) 

Hsu, C.J., Kuo, I.L., Hsi, H.C., Lam, S.S., Huang, Y.P., Ting, Y.C.*, 2025. Single-step pyrolytic synthesis of ultra-microporous ammonialized biochar for carbon dioxide capture. Journal of Environmental Management, 381, 125197. (IF: 8.4; Q1 31/374; ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.125197

Hsu, C.J., Wang, Y.C., Chung, A., Dong, C.D., Chen, C.W., Ting, Y., Hsi, H.C.*, 2025. Mercury pollution control and Marphysa sanguinea bio-response in active-capped sediment with calcium alginate/activated carbon composite. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 487, 137096. (IF: 11.3; Q1 19/374; ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.137096

Hsu, C.J., Chiang, Y.A., Chung, A., Hsi, H.C.* 2024. High-selective platinum and palladium capture using polyamide 6: a potent material for platinum group metals’ recovery from spent car catalytic converter. Journal of Environmental Management, 370, 123047. (IF: 8.4; Q1 31/374; ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123047

Hsu, C.J., Cheng, Y.H., Huang, Y.P., Ting, Y., Hsi, H.C.* 2023. Using recoverable sulfurized magnetic biochar for active capping to remediate multiple heavy metal contaminated sediment. Environmental Pollution, 316, 120555 (IF: 7.3; Q1 46/374; ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120555

Hsu, C.J., Xiao, Y.Z., Chung, A., Hsi, H.C.* 2023. Novel applications of vacuum distillation for heavy metals removal from wastewater, copper nitrate hydroxide recovery, and copper sulfide impregnated activated carbon synthesis for gaseous mercury adsorption. Science of The Total Environment, 855, 158870 (IF: 8.0; Q1 39/374; ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158870

Hsu, C.J., Atkinson, J.D., Chung, A., Hsi, H.C.* 2021. Gaseous mercury re-emission from wet flue gas desulfurization wastewater aeration basins: A review. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 420, 126546 (IF: 11.3; Q1 19/374; ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.126546

Hsu, C.J., Cheng, Y.H., Huang, Y.P., Atkinson, J.D.*, Hsi, H.C.* 2021. A novel synthesis of sulfurized magnetic biochar for aqueous Hg(II) capture as a potential method for environmental remediation in water. Science of The Total Environment, 784, 147240 (IF: 8.0; Q1 39/374; ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.147240

Hsu, C.J., Xiao, Y.Z., Hsi, H.C.* 2021. Simultaneous aqueous Hg(II) adsorption and gaseous Hg0 re-emission inhibition from SFGD wastewater by using Cu and S co-impregnated activated carbon. Chemosphere, 263, 127966 (IF: 8.1; Q1 32/358; ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.127966

Hsu, C.J., Chen, Y.H., Hsi, H.C.* 2020. Adsorption of aqueous Hg2+ and inhibition of Hg0 re-emission from actual seawater flue gas desulfurization wastewater by using sulfurized activated carbon and NaClO. Science of The Total Environment, 711, 135172-135181 (IF: 8.0; Q1 39/374; ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.135172

Hsu, C.J., Chiou, H.J., Chen, Y.H., Lin, K.S., Rood, M.J., Hsi, H.C.* 2019. Mercury adsorption and re-emission inhibition from actual WFGD wastewater using sulfur-containing activated carbon. Environmental Research, 168, 319-328 (IF: 7.7; Q1 18/419; PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2018.10.017

■   SCI (Corresponding Author)

Loh, C.Y., Hsu, C.J.*, Wang, M.H., Chen, C.W., Dong, C.D.*, Shi D.W., and  Ker Z.Y., 2025. Thermal reduction of bioaccumulated mercury in Thunnus albacares: water systematic mechanisms and health risk mitigation. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (IF: 6.2; Q1 7/94; AGRICULTURE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY). https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jafc.5c10390

■   SCI (Co-First Authorship)

Solayman, H.M., Hsu, C.J., Zheng, Z.R., Jagadeesan, D., Aziz, A.A., Khoo, K.S.*, Chao, H.R., Jiang, J.J.*, 2025. Advancing nanomaterial adsorbents for water purification: PEG-modified MoS₂ nanoflowers target diclofenac in the aquatic environment. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 13, 118492 (IF: 7.2; Q1 25/175; ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2025.118492

■  SCI (Other Authorships)

Jagadeesan, D., Solayman, H.M., Hsu, C.J., Lu, W.L., Shiu, R.F., Lin, Y.F., Jiang, J.J.*, 2025. Hierarchical ultra-microporous aluminum-based metal-organic aerogels for water purification: Kinetic, isotherm, and regeneration insights into diclofenac adsorption. Water Research X, 29, 100424. (IF: 8.2; Q1 6/131; WATER RESOURCES).https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wroa.2025.100424

Wang, M.H., Gonzalez, J.B., Chen, C.B., Hsu, C.J., Chen, C.W.*, Dong, C.D.*, 2025. Microplastic ingestion and phthalate esters bioaccumulation in yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares): tissue-specific distribution across gills, stomach, and muscles. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 219, 118257. (IF: 4.9; Q1 3/119; MARINE & FRESHWATER BIOLOGY). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.118257

Yoashi, N.T., Hsu, C.J., Wang, Y.L., Wu, P.H., Hseu, Z.Y., Chien, L.C.*, Hsi, H.C.*, 2025. Novel synthesis and application of biochar for controlling release and exposure of mercury in the farmland: From human health risk perspective. Environmental Research, 276, 121465. (IF: 7.7; Q1 18/419; PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2025.121465

Wan Mahari, W.A., Tsang, Y.F., Hsu, C.J., Fazhan, H., Wang, Y., Tan, K., Liew, R.K., Dong, C.D., Waiho, K.*, Lam, S.S.*, 2025. Protecting mud crabs from pollution by microplastics, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, pesticides, and heavy metals in mangroves. Environmental Chemistry Letters, (IF: 20.4; Q1 2/83; ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL) https://doi.org/10.1007/s10311-024-01802-7

Chen, T.C., Chung, A., Hsu, C.J., Hsi, H.C.* 2025. Selective adsorption/reduction of Au in electronic waste recycling wastewater by self-assembled thiourea-crosslinked reduced graphene oxide framework ball. Separation and Purification Technology, 353, 128374 (IF: 9.0; Q1 16/175; ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2024.128374

Ch’ng, B.L., Hsu, C.J., Ting, Y., Wang, Y.L., Chen, C., Chang, T.C., Hsi, H.C.* 2020. Aqueous mercury removal with carbonaceous and iron sulfide sorbents and their applicability as thin-layer caps in mercury-contaminated estuary sediment. Water, 12, (7) (IF: 3.0; Q2 47/131; WATER RESOURCES). https://doi.org/10.3390/w12071991

Ting, Y., Ch'ng, B.L., Chen, C., Ou, M.Y., Cheng, Y.H., Hsu, C.J., Hsi, H.C.* 2020. A simulation study of mercury immobilization in estuary sediment microcosm by activated carbon/clay-based thin-layer capping under artificial flow and turbation. Science of The Total Environment, 708, 135068 (IF: 8.0; Q1 39/374; ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.135068

■    EI:

Phumimart, W., Hsu, C.J.*, Huang, Y.P., Hsu, H.C., Hsi, H.C.* 2024. Synthesis of Leucaena leucocephala derived magnetic biochar for ammonia and sulfide adsorptions in aquaculture water. Journal of Taiwan Agricultural Engineering, 70. https://doi.org/10.29974/JTAE.202412_70(4).0003

■     International Conference Presentations:

Hsu, C.J.*, Loh, C.Y., Su, Y.H., Dong, C.D., Chen, C.W. (2025). Synthesis of adsorptive porous-membrane from polyamide 6 fishing line for gold recovery from multi-metal solution. Paper presented at the 2025 8th International Conference on Green Energy and Environment Engineering (CGEEE 2025), Jeju, Korea.

Su, Y.H., Loh, C.Y., Hsu, C.J.*, Chen, C.W., Dong, C.D. (2025). Selective gold recovery from waste PCBs with polyamide 6 fishing line adsorptive membrane. Paper presented at the Air and Waste Management Association 118th Annual Conference and Exhibition, Raleigh, United States.

Hsu, C.J.*, Wang, M.H., Chen, C.W., Dong, C.D., Ker, Z.Y., Shi, D.W. (2024). The toxicological implications of mercury in muscle tissues of thermal-treated Yellowfin Tuna. The Nexus Summit: Sustainability in a Changing World (NEXSUM2024), Terengganu, Malaysia.

Hsu, C.J., Chiang, Y.A., Chung, A., Hsi, H.C.* (2023). The first reveal of polyamide 6’s selective platinum and palladium adsorption behavior in eluted solution. The 1st International Conference on the Practical Zero Emissions & The 2nd Workshop on Water Sustainability & Green Technology 2023, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.

Hsu, C.J., Tsai, M.J., Chung, A., Hsi, H.C.* (2023). Green enhancements of heavy metal adsorption – phosphorylation and sulfonation of Thorny and Makino bamboo fibers for copper and lead uptakes. The 1st International Conference on the Practical Zero Emissions & The 2nd Workshop on Water Sustainability & Green Technology 2023, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.

Hsu, C.J., Chiang, Y.A., Chung, A., Hsi, H.C.* (2023). A new insight into the selective platinum and palladium adsorption behavior of polyamide 6. Paper presented at the Air and Waste Management Association 116th Annual Conference and Exhibition, Orlando, United States.

Kuo, I.L., Hsu, C.J., Ting, Y.C.*, and Hsi, H.C. (2023). A novel single–process synthesis of ammonialized biochar for CO2 capture. Paper presented at the Air and Waste Management Association 116th Annual Conference and Exhibition, Orlando, United States.

Wu, N.C., Chen, T.M., Hsu, C.J., and Hsi, H.C.* (2023). Selective gold recovery from waste PCBs: adsorption method with calciunm alginate iron-based metal-organic framework. Paper presented at the Air and Waste Management Association 116th Annual Conference and Exhibition, Orlando, United States.

Hsu, C.J., Atkinson, J.D., Huang, Y.P., Hsi, H.C.* (2021). A single-process synthesis of sulfurized magnetic biochar derived from Makino bamboo for aqueous mercury adsorption. Paper presented at the Air and Waste Management Association 114th Annual Conference and Exhibition, Virtual Conference, United States.

Hsu, C.J., Hsi, H.C.*, Huang, Y.P. (2020). Synthesis of sulfurized magnetic activated carbon to capture aqueous mercury. Paper presented at the Air and Waste Management Association 113th Annual Conference and Exhibition, Virtual Conference, United States.

Hsu, C.J., Hsi, H.C.*, Huang, Y.P., Wang, Y.L. (2020). Aqueous mercury removal by sulfurized magnetic activated carbon derived from simultaneous activation, magnetization, and sulfurization of bamboo. Paper presented at the International Conference on Bioresources, Energy, Environment, and Materials Technology 2020, Incheon, Korea.

Hsu, C.J., Xiao, Y.Z., and Hsi, H.C.* (2019). Synthesis of Cu and S Co-impregnated activated carbon to simultaneously capture aqueous Hg(II) and inhibit gaseous Hg0 re-emission from SFGD wastewater. Paper presented at the International Conference on Bioresources, Energy, Environment, and Materials Technology 2019, Hongkong, China.

Chen, Y.H., Hsu, C.J., and Hsi, H.C.* (2018). Aqueous mercury removal from actual SFGD wastewater of a coal-fired power plant using sulfurized activated carbon. Paper presented at the carbon 2018: the World Conference on Carbon, Madrid, Spain.

Chen, Y.H., Hsu, C.J., and Hsi, H.C.* (2018). Liquid-phase Hg removal by sulfurized activated carbon from actual seawater flue gas desulfurization wastewater of a coal-burning power plant. Paper presented at the International Conference on Bioresources, Energy, Environment, and Materials Technology 2018, Gangwon, Korea.

Hsu, C.J., Chiu, H.J., Chen, Y. H., Hsi, H.C.*, and Chien, L.C. (2017). Utilization of sulfurized activated carbon for mercury capture from WFGD wastewater. Paper presented at the 15th International Conference on Advanced Materials, Kyoto, Japan.

Hsu, C.J., Chiu, H.J., and Hsi, H.C.* (2016). Using sulfur-  containing activated carbon to adsorb aqueous mercury and inhibit mercury reemission from actual wet flue gas desulfurization water. Paper presented at the Air and Waste Management Association 109th Annual Conference and Exhibition, New Orleans, United States.