FIU Discovery

Rapid transformation of H₁-antihistamines cetirizine (CET) and diphenhydramine (DPH) by direct peroxymonosulfate (PMS) oxidation.  Journal of Hazardous Materials.  398.

Selective oxidation of H₁-antihistamines by unactivated peroxymonosulfate (PMS): Influence of inorganic anions and organic compounds.  Water Research.  186.

Ozone regeneration of granular activated carbon for trihalomethane control.  Journal of Hazardous Materials.  326:101-109.

Degradation of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) by UV-254 nm/H₂O₂ photochemical oxidation: kinetics and influence of various process parameters.  Environmental Science and Pollution Research.  23:23772-23780.

Colonial cell disaggregation and intracellular microcystin release following chlorination of naturally occurring Microcystis.  Water Research.  101:10-16.

Quantitative assessment on the contribution of direct photolysis and radical oxidation in photochemical degradation of 4-chlorophenol and oxytetracycline.  Environmental Science and Pollution Research.  23:14307-14315.

Significant role of UV and carbonate radical on the degradation of oxytetracycline in UV-AOPs: Kinetics and mechanism.  Water Research.  95:195-204.

Kinetics and mechanism investigation on the destruction of oxytetracycline by UV-254 nm activation of persulfate.  Journal of Hazardous Materials.  305:229-239.

Revealing the mechanism, pathways and kinetics of UV_254nm/H₂O₂-based degradation of model active sunscreen ingredient PBSA.  Chemical Engineering Journal.  288:824-833.

Efficient degradation of lindane in aqueous solution by iron (II) and/or UV activated peroxymonosulfate.  Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry.  316:37-43.

Degradation kinetics and mechanism of oxytetracycline by hydroxyl radical-based advanced oxidation processes.  Chemical Engineering Journal.  284:1317-1327.

Photochemical degradation of oxytetracycline: Influence of pH and role of carbonate radical.  Chemical Engineering Journal.  276:113-121.

Comparative studies of various iron-mediated oxidative systems for the photochemical degradation of endosulfan in aqueous solution.  Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry.  306:80-86.

Dissolved effluent organic matter: Characteristics and potential implications in wastewater treatment and reuse applications.  Water Research.  77:213-248.

Destruction of microcystins (cyanotoxins) by UV-254 nm-based direct photolysis and advanced oxidation processes (AOPs): Influence of variable amino acids on the degradation kinetics and reaction mechanisms.  Water Research.  74:227-238.

The effect of basic pH and carbonate ion on the mechanism of photocatalytic destruction of cylindrospermopsin.  Water Research.  73:353-361.

Identification of TiO₂ photocatalytic destruction byproducts and reaction pathway of cylindrospermopsin.  Applied Catalysis B: Environmental.  163:591-598.

Degradation and mineralization of organic UV absorber compound 2-phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid (PBSA) using UV-254 nm/H₂O₂.  Journal of Hazardous Materials.  282:233-240.

Kinetics and mechanisms of cylindrospermopsin destruction by sulfate radical-based advanced oxidation processes.  Water Research.  63:168-178.

Kinetic and mechanism investigation on the photochemical degradation of atrazine with activated H₂O₂, S₂O₈^2- and HSO₅^-.  Chemical Engineering Journal.  252:393-403.

Degradation kinetics and mechanism of β-lactam antibiotics by the activation of H₂O₂ and Na₂S₂O₈ under UV-254 nm irradiation.  Journal of Hazardous Materials.  279:375-383.

Degradation Mechanism of Cyanobacterial Toxin Cylindrospermopsin by Hydroxyl Radicals in Homogeneous UV/H₂O₂ Process.  Environmental Science and Technology.  48:4495-4504.

Efficient removal of endosulfan from aqueous solution by UV-C/peroxides: A comparative study.  Journal of Hazardous Materials.  263:584-592.

Oxidative degradation of atrazine in aqueous solution by UV/H₂O₂/Fe²⁺, UV/S₂O₈^2-/Fe²⁺ and UV/HSO₅^-/Fe²⁺ processes: A comparative study.  Chemical Engineering Journal.  218:376-383.

Destruction of cyanobacterial toxin cylindrospermopsin by hydroxyl radicals and sulfate radicals using UV-254 nm activation of hydrogen peroxide, persulfate and peroxymonosulfate.  Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry.  251:160-166.

Efficient removal of microcystin-LR by UV-C/H₂O₂ in synthetic and natural water samples.  Water Research.  46:1501-1510.

Can We Effectively Degrade Microcystins? - Implications on Human Health.  Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry.  11:19-37.

Decomposition of Iodinated Pharmaceuticals by UV-254 nm-assisted Advanced Oxidation Processes.  Journal of Hazardous Materials. 489-499.

Remediation of Chemically-Contaminated Waters Using Sulfate Radical Reactions: Kinetic Studies.  ACS Symposium Series. 247-+.

Toxic cyanobacteria and drinking water: Impacts, detection, and treatment.  Harmful Algae. 174-193.

A review on cylindrospermopsin: the global occurrence, detection, toxicity and degradation of a potent cyanotoxin.  Environmental Sciences: Processes and Impacts. 1979-2003.

Destruction of microcystins by conventional and advanced oxidation processes: A review.  Separation and Purification Technology. 3-17.