Kentucky Water Research Institute

2025

Advances in applying sustainable materials and manufacturing scale-up in polymeric membrane fabrication

Lu, D., Jung, M., Escobar, I. C. & Harris, T. A. L., Mar 2025, In: Current Opinion in Chemical Engineering. 47, 101085.

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3 Scopus citations

Establishing performance criteria for evaluating watershed-scale sediment and nutrient models at fine temporal scales

Pandit, A., Hogan, S., Mahoney, D. T., Ford, W. I., Fox, J. F., Wellen, C. & Husic, A., Apr 15 2025, In: Water Research. 274, 123156.

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3 Scopus citations

2024

Arsenic and other geogenic contaminants in global groundwater

Mukherjee, A., Coomar, P., Sarkar, S., Johannesson, K. H., Fryar, A. E., Schreiber, M. E., Ahmed, K. M., Alam, M. A., Bhattacharya, P., Bundschuh, J., Burgess, W., Chakraborty, M., Coyte, R., Farooqi, A., Guo, H., Ijumulana, J., Jeelani, G., Mondal, D., Nordstrom, D. K. & Podgorski, J. & 5 others, Polya, D. A., Scanlon, B. R., Shamsudduha, M., Tapia, J. & Vengosh, A., Apr 2024, In: Nature Reviews Earth and Environment. 5, 4, p. 312-328 17 p.

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95 Scopus citations

Bromine contamination and risk management in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems

Leri, A. C., Hettithanthri, O., Bolan, S., Zhang, T., Unrine, J., Myneni, S., Nachman, D. R., Tran, H. T., Phillips, A. J., Hou, D., Wang, Y., Vithanage, M., Padhye, L. P., Jasemi Zad, T., Heitz, A., Siddique, K. H. M., Wang, H., Rinklebe, J., Kirkham, M. B. & Bolan, N., May 5 2024, In: Journal of Hazardous Materials. 469, 133881.

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15 Scopus citations

Metal-Organic Framework-Enabled Sustainable Agrotechnologies: An Overview of Fundamentals and Agricultural Applications

Cui, Z., Li, Y., Tsyusko, O. V., Wang, J., Unrine, J. M., Wei, G. & Chen, C., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

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11 Scopus citations

2023

Mitochondria as a target of third row transition metal-based anticancer complexes

Olelewe, C. & Awuah, S. G., Feb 2023, In: Current Opinion in Chemical Biology. 72, 102235.

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28 Scopus citations

Next Generation Gold Drugs and Probes: Chemistry and Biomedical Applications

Mertens, R. T., Gukathasan, S., Arojojoye, A. S., Olelewe, C. & Awuah, S. G., May 24 2023, In: Chemical Reviews. 123, 10, p. 6612-6667 56 p.

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72 Scopus citations

Silver contamination and its toxicity and risk management in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems

Padhye, L. P., Jasemizad, T., Bolan, S., Tsyusko, O. V., Unrine, J. M., Biswal, B. K., Balasubramanian, R., Zhang, Y., Zhang, T., Zhao, J., Li, Y., Rinklebe, J., Wang, H., Siddique, K. H. M. & Bolan, N., May 1 2023, In: Science of the Total Environment. 871, 161926.

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48 Scopus citations

2022

AN OVERVIEW OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION PRACTICES FOR WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

Yuan, Y., Book, R. S., Mankin, K. R., Koropeckyj-Cox, L., Christianson, L., Messer, T. & Christianson, R., 2022, In: Journal of the ASABE. 6, 2, p. 419-426 8 p.

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5 Scopus citations

Bioanalytical approaches for the detection, characterization, and risk assessment of micro/nanoplastics in agriculture and food systems

Yu, C., Takhistov, P., Alocilja, E., de Corcuera, J. R., Frey, M. W., Gomes, C. L., Mao, Y. J., McLamore, E. S., Lin, M., Tsyusko, O. V., Tzeng, T. R. J., Yoon, J. Y. & Zhou, A., Jul 2022, In: Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry. 414, 16, p. 4591-4612 22 p.

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22 Scopus citations

Potential Environmental and Health Implications from the Scaled-Up Production and Disposal of Nanomaterials Used in Biosensors

McCourt, K. M., Cochran, J., Abdelbasir, S. M., Carraway, E. R., Tzeng, T. R. J., Tsyusko, O. V. & Vanegas, D. C., Dec 2022, In: Biosensors. 12, 12, 1082.

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10 Scopus citations

Quantitative sustainable design (QSD) for the prioritization of research, development, and deployment of technologies: a tutorial and review

Li, Y., Trimmer, J. T., Hand, S., Zhang, X., Chambers, K. G., Lohman, H. A. C., Shi, R., Byrne, D. M., Cook, S. M. & Guest, J. S., Sep 30 2022, In: Environmental Science: Water Research and Technology. 8, 11, p. 2439-2465 27 p.

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14 Scopus citations

2021

Constructed wetlands for water quality improvement: A synthesis on nutrient reduction from agricultural effluents

Messer, T. L., Moore, T. L., Nelson, N., Ahiablame, L., Bean, E. Z., Boles, C., Cook, S. L., Hall, S. G., McMaine, J. & Schlea, D., 2021, In: Transactions of the ASABE. 64, 2, p. 625-639 15 p.

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24 Scopus citations

Polymers and solvents used in membrane fabrication: A review focusing on sustainable membrane development

Dong, X., Lu, D., Harris, T. A. L. & Escobar, I. C., May 2021, In: Membranes. 11, 5, 309.

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165 Scopus citations

2020

Harmonizing across environmental nanomaterial testing media for increased comparability of nanomaterial datasets

Geitner, N. K., Ogilvie Hendren, C., Cornelis, G., Kaegi, R., Lead, J. R., Lowry, G. V., Lynch, I., Nowack, B., Petersen, E., Bernhardt, E., Brown, S., Chen, W., De Garidel-Thoron, C., Hanson, J., Harper, S., Jones, K., Von Der Kammer, F., Kennedy, A., Kidd, J. & Matson, C. & 21 others, Metcalfe, C. D., Pedersen, J., Peijnenburg, W. J. G. M., Quik, J. T. K., Rodrigues, S. M., Rose, J., Sayre, P., Simonin, M., Svendsen, C., Tanguay, R., Tefenkji, N., Van Teunenbroek, T., Thies, G., Tian, Y., Rice, J., Turner, A., Liu, J., Unrine, J., Vance, M., White, J. C. & Wiesner, M. R., Jan 2020, In: Environmental Science: Nano. 7, 1, p. 13-36 24 p.

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44 Scopus citations

Limitations of TR-55 Curve Numbers for Urban Development Applications: Critical Review and Potential Strategies for Moving Forward

Ormsbee, L., Hoagland, S. & Peterson, K., Apr 1 2020, In: Journal of Hydrologic Engineering. 25, 4, 02520001.

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11 Scopus citations

Technology readiness and overcoming barriers to sustainably implement nanotechnology-enabled plant agriculture

Hofmann, T., Lowry, G. V., Ghoshal, S., Tufenkji, N., Brambilla, D., Dutcher, J. R., Gilbertson, L. M., Giraldo, J. P., Kinsella, J. M., Landry, M. P., Lovell, W., Naccache, R., Paret, M., Pedersen, J. A., Unrine, J. M., White, J. C. & Wilkinson, K. J., Jul 2020, In: Nature Food. 1, 7, p. 416-425 10 p.

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340 Scopus citations

The application of life cycle assessment (LCA) to wastewater treatment: A best practice guide and critical review

Corominas, L., Byrne, D. M., Guest, J. S., Hospido, A., Roux, P., Shaw, A. & Short, M. D., Oct 1 2020, In: Water Research. 184, 116058.

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281 Scopus citations

2019

Nanocomposite membranes for water separation and purification: Fabrication, modification, and applications

Esfahani, M. R., Aktij, S. A., Dabaghian, Z., Firouzjaei, M. D., Rahimpour, A., Eke, J., Escobar, I. C., Abolhassani, M., Greenlee, L. F., Esfahani, A. R., Sadmani, A. & Koutahzadeh, N., Apr 15 2019, In: Separation and Purification Technology. 213, p. 465-499 35 p.

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429 Scopus citations

2018

Phytophthora cinnamomi as a driver of forest change: Implications for conservation and management

Sena, K., Crocker, E., Vincelli, P. & Barton, C., Feb 1 2018, In: Forest Ecology and Management. 409, p. 799-807 9 p.

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70 Scopus citations

2017

Nanotechnology for sustainable food production: promising opportunities and scientific challenges

Rodrigues, S. M., Demokritou, P., Dokoozlian, N., Hendren, C. O., Karn, B., Mauter, M. S., Sadik, O. A., Safarpour, M., Unrine, J. M., Viers, J., Welle, P., White, J. C., Wiesner, M. R. & Lowry, G. V., 2017, In: Environmental Science: Nano. 4, 4, p. 767-781 15 p.

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286 Scopus citations

US residential building air exchange rates: New perspectives to improve decision making at vapor intrusion sites

Reichman, R., Shirazi, E., Colliver, D. G. & Pennell, K. G., Feb 2017, In: Environmental Science: Processes and Impacts. 19, 2, p. 87-100 14 p.

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21 Scopus citations

2015

Climate change research across disciplines: The value and uses of multidisciplinary research reviews for technical communication

Cagle, L. E. & Tillery, D., Apr 3 2015, In: Technical Communication Quarterly. 24, 2, p. 147-163 17 p.

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36 Scopus citations

2014

A graphical procedure for sensor-placement guidance for small utilities

Schal, S., Bryson, L. S. & Ormsbee, L., Oct 1 2014, In: Journal - American Water Works Association. 106, 10, p. E459-E469

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1 Scopus citations

A micro-sized model for the in vivo study of nanoparticle toxicity: What has Caenorhabditis elegans taught us?

Choi, J., Tsyusko, O. V., Unrine, J. M., Chatterjee, N., Ahn, J. M., Yang, X., Thornton, B. L., Ryde, I. T., Starnes, D. & Meyer, J. N., 2014, In: Environmental Chemistry. 11, 3, p. 227-246 20 p.

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38 Scopus citations

2013

Rebuilding soils on mined land for native forests in appalachia

Zipper, C. E., Burger, J. A., Barton, C. D. & Skousen, J. G., Mar 2013, In: Soil Science Society of America Journal. 77, 2, p. 337-349 13 p.

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77 Scopus citations

2012

Analysis of engineered nanomaterials in complex matrices (environment and biota): General considerations and conceptual case studies

von der Kammer, F., Ferguson, P. L., Holden, P. A., Masion, A., Rogers, K. R., Klaine, S. J., Koelmans, A. A., Horne, N. & Unrine, J. M., Jan 2012, In: Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 31, 1, p. 32-49 18 p.

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404 Scopus citations

Ecotoxicity test methods for engineered nanomaterials: Practical experiences and recommendations from the bench

Handy, R. D., Cornelis, G., Fernandes, T., Tsyusko, O., Decho, A., Sabo-Attwood, T., Metcalfe, C., Steevens, J. A., Klaine, S. J., Koelmans, A. A. & Horne, N., Jan 2012, In: Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 31, 1, p. 15-31 17 p.

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