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Grantee Research Project Results

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HSRC (2001) - Midwest Hazardous Substance Research Center

Grant Number SU836782

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Conference Proceedings Feng Y, Wang J. Simplified Sensing and In-situ Measuring Approach for Building Window Properties. In:International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture, Hong Kong, Dec. 2018. SU836940 (2018) (12/18/19)
SU836940 (2019) (10/06/20)
SU836940 (2020) (06/16/21)
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Conference Proceedings Kioumarsi N, Wang J. Reflecting Energy Use Patterns and Lifestyles in Home Using Data Mining Techniques. International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture 2018, Hong Kong. SU836940 (2018) (12/18/19)
SU836940 (2019) (10/06/20)
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Conference Proceedings Lu M, Tu Q, Jin Y. The gutter oil issue in China. In:Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers-Waste and Resource Management, 2013; 166(3):142-149. SU835291 (2013) (01/31/20)
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Dissertation/Thesis Yakkali SS. Decomposing Residential Monthly Electric Utility Bill Into HVAC Energy Use Using Machine Learning, Engineering and Applied Science:Civil Engineering, Masters Thesis, University of Cincinnati, OH, 2018. SU836940 (2018) (12/18/19)
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Dissertation/Thesis Dwivedula VK. Impact of Occupant Activity-Driven Building Control on Energy Use and Indoor Comfort, Masters Thesis, Engineering and Applied Science: Civil Engineering. University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH. 2018 SU836940 (2018) (12/18/19)
SU836940 (2019) (10/06/20)
SU836940 (2020) (06/16/21)
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Dissertation/Thesis Khopade A. Kinetic analysis for low temperature catalytic hydro de-chlorination of PCBs (poly-chlorinated biphenyls). Master's Thesis. Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, March 2019. SV839354 (2018) (12/18/19)
SV839354 (2019) (10/06/20)
SV839354 (Final) (01/19/22)
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Journal Article Feng Y, Duan Q, Wang J, Baur S. Approximation of building window properties using in situ measurements. BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT 2020;169(106590). SU836940 (Final) (08/02/23)
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Journal Article Feng Y, Wang J, Wang N, Chen C. Alert-based wearable sensing system for individualized thermal preference prediction. BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT 2023;232(110047). SU836940 (Final) (08/02/23)
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Journal Article Han, C. Lalley J, Iyanna N, Nadagouda MN. Removal of phosphate using calcium and magnesium-modified iron-based adsorbents. Materials Chemistry and Physics2017;198:115-124. CR83558601 (Final) (02/03/20)
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Journal Article Lalley J, Han C, Li X, Dionysiou DD, Nadagouda MN Phosphate adsorption using modified iron oxide-based sorbents in lake water:kinetics, equilibrium, and column tests. Chemical Engineering Journal 2016;284:1386-1396. CR83558601 (Final) (02/03/20)
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Journal Article Li J, Qi M, Wang J. Designing for microclimatic comfort and health:A rapid prediction model of environmental conditions. Nano Life 2018;8(2):17-32. SU836940 (2017) (07/30/18)
SU836940 (2020) (06/16/21)
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Journal Article Lytle DA, Pfaller S, Muhlen C, Struewing I, Triantafyllidou S, White C, Hayes S, King D, Lu JR. A comprehensive evaluation of monochloramine disinfection on water quality, Legionella and other important microorganisms in a hospital. Water Research2021;189 CR83558601 (Final) (06/03/22)
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Journal Article Narayanan M, Davis LC, Tracy JC, Erickson LE, Green RM. Experimental and modeling studies of the fate of organic contaminants in the presence of alfalfa plants. Journal of Hazardous Materials 1995;41(2-3):229-249. CR83558601 (Final) (06/03/22)
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Journal Article Palanisamy K, Mezgebe B, Sorial GA, Sahle-Demessie E, Biofiltration of Chloroform in a Trickle Bed Air Biofilter under Acidic Conditions. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution2016;227(12):478 CR83558601 (Final) (02/03/20)
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Journal Article Song Y, Li J, Wang J, Hao S, Zhu N, Lin Z. Multi-criteria approach to passive space design in buildings: impact of courtyard spaces on public buildings in cold climates. Building and Environment 2015;89:295-307. SU836164 (Final) (07/29/18)
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Journal Article Tu Q, Lu M, Knothe G. Glycerolysis with crude glycerin as an alternative pretreatment for biodiesel production from grease trap waste:Parametrictudy and energy analysis. JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION 2017;162:504-511. SU835291 (Final) (08/02/23)
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Journal Article Popovici J, White CP, Hoelle L, Lytle DA. Characterization of the Cell Surface Properties of Drinking Water Pathogens by Microbial Adhesion to Hydrocarbon and Electrophoretic Mobility Measurements. Colloids and Surfaces B:Biointerfaces2014;118:126-132 CR83558601 (Final) (02/03/20)
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Journal Article Lytle DA, White C. The Effect of Phosphate on the Properties of Copper Drinking Water Pipes Experiencing Localized Corrosion.Journal Failure Analysis and Prevention2014;14(2):203-219 CR83558601 (Final) (02/03/20)
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Journal Article Lalley J, Han C, Mohan GR, Dionysiou DD, Speth TF, Garland J,Nadagouda MN. Phosphate removal using modified Bayoxide® E33 adsorption media.Environmental Science:Water Research & Technology2015;1(1):96-107 CR83558601 (Final) (02/03/20)
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Journal Article Tu Q, Wang J, Lu M, Brougham A, Lu T. A solvent-free approach to extract the lipid fraction from sewer grease for biodiesel production. Waste Management 2016;54:126-130. SU835291 (2015) (01/31/20)
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Journal Article O'Donnell AJ, Lytle DA, Harmon S, Vu K, Chait H, Dionysiou DD. Removal of strontium from drinking water by conventional treatment and lime softening in bench-scale studies. Water Research2016;103:319-333 CR83558601 (Final) (02/03/20)
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Journal Article Vutai V, Ma C, Lu M. The Role of Anaerobic Digestion in Wastewater Treatment. Environmental Manager2016;66:12-16. CR83558601 (Final) (02/03/20)
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Journal Article Weaver, JW, Murray AR, Kremer FV. Estimation of the Proximity of Private Domestic Wells to Underground Storage Tanks:Oklahoma Pilot Study. Science of the Total Environment2017;609:1589-1599 CR83558601 (Final) (02/03/20)
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Journal Article Rossman P, Boccelli D L Pressman, J. Characterizing Ohio River NOM Variability and Reconstituted-Lyophilized NOM as Source Surrogate. Journal of the American Water Works Association2017;109(1):E10-E18 CR83558601 (Final) (02/03/20)
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Journal Article Mezgebe B, Palanisamy K, Sorial GA, Sahle-Demessie E, Hassan AA, Lu J. Comparative Study on the Performance of Anaerobic and Aerobic Biotrickling Filter for Removal of Chloroform. Environmental Engr Science2017;35(5):462-471 CR83558601 (Final) (02/03/20)
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Journal Article Mezgebe B, Sorial GA, Sahle-Demessie E, Hassan AA, Lu J. Performance of Anaerobic Bio-trickling Filter and Its Microbial Diversity for Removal of Stripped Disinfection By-products.Water, Air, and Soil Pollution2017;228:1-437 CR83558601 (Final) (02/03/20)
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Journal Article Wasserstrom LW, Miller SA, Triantafyllidou S, Desantis MK, Schock MR. Scale Formation Under Blended Phosphate Treatment for a Utility with Lead Pipes. Journal of the American Water Works Association2017;109(11):E464-E478. CR83558601 (Final) (02/03/20)
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Journal Article Duan Q, Wang J. Thermal Conditions Controlled by Thermostats:An Occupational Comfort and Well-being Perspective. Civil Engineering and Architecture 2017;5(5). . SU836940 (2017) (08/08/18)
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Journal Article Martin E, Lalley J, Wan W, Nadagouda MN, Sahle-Demessie E, Chae S. Phosphate recovery from water using cellulose enhanced magnesium carbonate pellets:Kinetics, isotherms, and desorption.Chemical Engineering Journal2018;352:612-624. CR83558601 (Final) (02/03/20)
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Journal Article Fries AE, Townsend-Small A, Shuster W, Schifman LA. Streetlevel emissions of methane and nitrous oxide from the wastewater collection system in Cincinnati, Ohio. Environmental Pollution2018;236:247-256. CR83558601 (Final) (02/03/20)
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Journal Article Li J, Qi M, Duan Q, Huo L, Wang J. Towards Pedestrian Microclimatic Comfort: A Rapid Predication Model for Street Winds and Pedestrian Thermal Sensation. Nano Life 2018;8(02):1840006. SU836940 (2018) (12/18/19)
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Journal Article Smith SW, Hanks N, Creed PA, Kovalcik K, Wilson RA, Kubachka K, Brisbin, JA, Landero-Figueroa J, Creed JT. Analytical considerations associated with implementing M2+ correction factors to address false positives on As and Se within U.S. EPA method 200.8. Journal Analytical Atomic Spectrometry2019;34(10):2094-2104 CR83558601 (Final) (02/03/20)
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Journal Article Berberich M, Beaulieu JJ, Hamilton TL, Waldo S, Buffam, I. Spatial variability of sediment methane production and methanogen communities within a eutrophic reservoir:importance of organic matter source and quantity. Limnology and Oceanography2019. CR83558601 (Final) (02/03/20)
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Journal Article Feng Y, Wang N, Wang J. Design of Real-Time Individualized Comfort Monitor System Used in Healthcare Facilities. International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction 2020 ; (pp. 261-270). Springer, Cham.. SU836940 (2020) (06/16/21)
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Journal Article Wang N, Feng Y, Wang, J. Development of A Spectral Integral Method for Analyzing Solar Effects through Windows on Indoor Thermal Comfort . International Solar Energy Society 2020. SU836940 (2020) (06/16/21)
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Journal Article Mezgebe B, et al. Effectiveness of biosurfactant for the removal of trihalomethanes by biotrickling filter.Engineering Reports2019;1:e12031 CR83558601 (Final) (02/03/20)
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Patent/Patent Application Lu M. Method of extracting lipids from trap grease with waste cooking oil. U.S. Patent Pending, September 2013. SU835291 (2013) (01/31/20)
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Presentation Duan, Q., Wang, J., & Zhao, H (2017, July). Airflow pattern and thermal comfort in winter by different combinations of air distribution strategies and window types in an office unit. In the International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture 2017, Edinburgh, UK. SU836940 (2017) (07/30/18)
SU836940 (2019) (10/06/20)
SU836940 (2020) (06/16/21)
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Presentation Gao C, Wang J, Chanakya D. Integrating human behavior models into building energy simulation. Presented at the 3rd International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBSPA) Conference: Building Simulation and Optimization, Newcastle University, Newcastle, England, September 12-14, 2016. SU836164 (Final) (07/29/18)
SU836940 (2020) (06/16/21)
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Presentation Lu M, Tu Q, Liu Y. Making biodiesel from waste feedstocks. Presented at the 106th American Oil Chemical Society Annual Meeting and Industry Showcases, Orlando, FL, May 4-7, 2015. SU835291 (2015) (01/31/20)
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Presentation Lu M, Zhou Y, Xu J, Omoyosi K. Kinetic analysis of a catalytic hydro-dechlorination reaction of select poly-chlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Presented at the Air & Waste Management 112th Annual Conference & Exposition, Quebec City, Canada, June 25-28, 2019. SV839354 (2018) (12/18/19)
SV839354 (2019) (10/06/20)
SV839354 (Final) (01/19/22)
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Presentation Tu Q, Chai M, Lu M. Beneficial use of waste coffee ground as feedstock and polishing material for biodiesel production. Presented at the Air & Waste Management Association 105th Annual Conference and Exhibition, San Antonio, TX, June 18-22, 2012. SU835291 (2013) (01/31/20)
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Presentation Tu Q, Chai M, Lu M. In-situ conversion of the FOG in trap grease into biodiesel. Presented at the 2013 AIChE Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, November 3-8, 2013. SU835291 (2014) (01/31/20)
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Presentation Tu Q, Lu M. Glycerolysis of high FFA oil and its application in biodiesel industry. Presented at the 105th AOCS (American Oil Chemical Society) Annual Meeting & Expo, San Antonio, TX, May 4-7, 2014. SU835291 (2014) (01/31/20)
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Presentation Wang J, Song Y. The correlational study on energy-related social factors and indoor performance. Presented at the 2nd International Conference on Residential Building Practice and Research, Kunming, China, November 26-27, 2015. SU836164 (Final) (07/30/18)
SU836940 (2020) (06/16/21)
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Presentation Wang J. Indoor environment-related behavior models by wearable sensor data. Presented at the Education, Science, and Technology for Sustainable Development International Conference, Washington DC, October 29, 2015. SU836164 (Final) (07/24/18)
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Presentation Wang J, Fan H. Indoor environment-related behavior models by wearable sensor data. Presented at the Sensor Community Retreat, Cincinnati, OH, January 8, 2016. SU836164 (Final) (07/24/18)
SU836940 (2020) (06/16/21)
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Presentation Tu Q, Lu M. Conversion of fat, oil, and grease (FOG) in the trap grease into biodiesel. Presented at the 246th ACS National Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, September 8-12, 2013. SU835291 (2013) (01/31/20)
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Presentation Lu T, George B, Lee J, Lu M. Looking into the future, how the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati (MSDGC) is tuning waste into resources and energy. Presented at the WEF Energy and Water Conference 2013, Nashville, TN, May 6-9, 2013. SU835291 (2013) (01/31/20)
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Presentation Tu Q, Wang J, Lu M, Jacob E, Gillespie R. Trap grease to energy:community partnership development and business creation. Presented at the AEESP Conference, Golden, CO, July 14-16, 2013. SU835291 (2013) (01/31/20)
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Presentation Tu A, Lu M, Lu T, Lu B, Parrott GT. Turning waste trap grease into energy, practices at the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati (MSDGC). Presented at the 2013 Water Environment Federation's Technical Exhibition and Conference, Chicago, IL, October 5-9, 2013. SU835291 (2013) (01/31/20)
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Presentation Tu Q, Lu M. Comparing two processes for converting trap grease into biodiesel. Presented at the 247th ACS National Meeting, Dallas, TX, March 16-20, 2014. SU835291 (2014) (01/31/20)
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Presentation Tu Q, Zhu C, McAvoy D, Lu M. Converting wastes generated on campus into renewable energies: a case study for University of Cincinnati. Presented at the Air & Waste Management Association 107th Annual Conference and Exhibition, Long Beach, CA, June 24-27, 2014. SU835291 (2014) (01/31/20)
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Presentation Tu Q , Lu M. Life cycle energy consumption of biodiesel produced from trap grease. Presented at the 2014 National Biodiesel Conference and Expo, San Diego, CA, January 20-23, 2014. SU835291 (2014) (01/31/20)
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Presentation Lu M. Trap grease to energy: community partnership development and business creation. Poster presented at the National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance (NCIIA) 18th annual Conference Open Air 2014, San Jose, CA, , March 21-22, 2014. SU835291 (2014) (01/31/20)
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Presentation Tu Q, Lu M. Characterizing life cycle GHG emission from trap grease-to-biodiesel production pathway. Presented at the 108th Air & Waste Management Association Annual Conference and Exhibition, Raleigh, NC, June 22-25, 2015. SU835291 (2015) (01/31/20)
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Presentation Xu J, Lu M, Zhou K. Hydro-dechlorination of 2,4,4’ trichlorobiphenyl. Presented at the Air & Waste Management Association 113th Annual Conference and Exhibition, June 29-July 2, 2020. SV839354 (2019) (10/06/20)
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Presentation Xu J, Lu M. Johnson K. Experimental Study of the Catalytic Hydro-Dechlorination of Aroclor 1232. Presented at the Air & Waste Management Association 114th Annual Conference and Exhibition, June 14-17 2021, Virtual. SV839354 (Final) (01/19/22)
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Presentation Feng Y, Wang J. Simplified Sensing and Measuring Approach for Home Window Properties. In the International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture 2018, Hong Kong. SU836940 (2017) (08/08/18)
SU836940 (2019) (10/06/20)
SU836940 (2020) (06/16/21)
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Report Weaver JW, Murray AR, Kremer FV. Proximity of Private Domestic Wells to Underground Storage Tanks:Oklahoma Pilot Study. U.S. EPA/600/R-17-209.2017;(87). CR83558601 (Final) (02/03/20)
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