Faculty Research Projects/Publications

Environmental Engineering

Publications

Recent Refereed Journal Publications:
  • Falk, R.A.; Blatchley III, E.R.; Kuechler, T.C.; Meyer, E.M.; Pickens, S.R.; Suppes, L.M. (2019) "Assessing the Impact of Cyanuric Acid on Bather's Risk of Gastrointestinal Illness at Swimming Pools," Water, 11, 6, 1314; https://doi.org/10.3390/w11061314.
  • E. Y.; Yang, Q.; Guo, Y.; Lian, L.; Li, J.; Blatchley III, E.R. (2019) "CH3NCl2 Formation from Chlorination of Carbamate Insecticides," Environmental Science & Technology, 53, 13098-13106.
  • Hu, Y.; Yang, Q.; Guo, Y.; Xu, J.; Zhou, W.; Li, J.; Blatchley III, E.R. (2020) "Volatile organic chloramines formation during ClO2 treatment," Journal of Environmental Sciences, 92, 256-263.
  • Chen, M. and Blatchley III, E.R. (2020) "Chlorine/UV treatment of anatoxin-a by activation of the secondary amine functional group," Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology, 6, 1412-1420.
  • Yang, Q.; Guo, Y.; E, Y.; Zhang, S.; Blatchley III, E.R.; Li, J. (2020) "Methyl chloride produced during UV254 irradiation of saline water," Journal of Hazardous Materials, 384, 121263 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2019.121263).
  • Yin, R.; Blatchley III, E.R.; Shang, C. (2020) "UV photolysis of mono- and dichloramine using UV-LEDs as radiation sources: Photodecay rates and radical concentrations," Environmental Science & Technology, 54, 13, 8420-8429.
  • Sun, Z.; Fu, J.; Blatchley III, E.R.; Zhou, Z. (2020) "Using Algal Virus Paramecium bursaria Chlorella Virus as a Human Adenovirus Surrogate for Validation of UV Treatment Systems," Environmental Science & Technology, 54, 23, 15507-15515.
  • Yang, Q.; Guo, Y.; Xu, J.; Wu, X.; He, B.; Blatchley III, E.R.; Li, J. (2021) "Photolysis of N-chlorourea and its effect on urea removal in a combined pre-chlorination and UV254 process," Journal of Hazardous Materials, 411, 125111.
  • Sun, Q.; Wu, S.; Yin, R.; Bai, X.; Bhunia, A.K.; Liu, C.; Zheng, Y.; Wang, F.; Blatchley III, E.R. (2021) "Effects of fulvic acid size on microcystin-LR photodegradation and detoxification in the chlorine/UV process," Water Research, 193, 116893.
  • Blatchley III, E.R.; Petri, B.; Sun, W. (2021) "SARS-CoV-2 UV Dose-Response Behavior," Journal of Research of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, 126:126018, https://doi.org/10.6028/jres.126.018.
  • Wu, T.; Foldes, T.; Lee, L.T.; Wagner, D.N.; Jiang, J.; Tasoglou, A.; Boor, B.E.; Blatchley III, E.R. (2021) "Real-Time Measurements of Gas-Phase Trichloramine (NCl3) in an Indoor Aquatic Center," Environmental Science & Technology, 55, 8097-8107.
  • Tow, E.W.; Hartman, A.L.; Jaworowski, A.; Zucker, I.; Kum, S.; Azadi Aghdam, M.; Blatchley III, E.R.; Achilli, A.; Gu, H.; Urper, G.M.; Warsinger, D.M. (2021) "Modeling the energy consumption of potable water reuse schemes," Water Research X, 13, 100126.
  • Hawes, J.K.; Johnson, R.; Payne, L.; Ley, C.; Grady, C.A.; Domenech, J.; Evich, C.D.; Kanach, A.; Koeppen, A.; Roe, K.; Caprio, A.; Puente-Castro, J.; LeMaster, P. Blatchley, E.R. (2021) "Global Service-Learning: A Systematic Review of Principles and Practices," International Journal of Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement, 9(1), Article 11, https://doi.org/10.37333/001c.31383.
  • Lee, L.T.; Blatchley III, E.R. (2022) "Long-Term Monitoring of Water and Air Quality at an Indoor Pool Facility During Modifications of Water Treatment," Water, 14, 3, 335, https://doi.org/10.3390/w14030335.
  • Purwar, T.; Esquivel Puentes, H.A.; Pulletikurthi, V.; Li, X.; Doosttalab, A.; Nelson, C.E.; Appiah, R.E.; Blatchley, E.R.; Castano, V.; Castillo, L. (2022) "Novel sustainable filter for virus filtration and inactivation," Scientific Reports, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-13316-9.
  • Blatchley III, E.R.; Brenner, D.J.; Claus, H.; Cowan, T.E.; Linden, K.G.; Liu, Y.; Park, S.J.; Piper, P.J.; Simons, R.M.; Sliney, D.H. (2022) "Far UV-C radiation: An emerging tool for pandemic control," Critical Reviews in Environmental Science & Technology, https://doi.org/10.1080/10643389.2022.2084315.
  • Schuit, M.A.; Larason, T.C.; Krause, M.L.; Green, B.M.; Holland, B.P.; Wood, S.P.; Grantham, S.; Zong, Y.; Zarobila, C.J.; Freeburger, D.L.; Miller, D.M.; Bohannon, J.K.; Ratnesar-Shumate, S.A.; Blatchley III, E.R.; Li, X.; Dabisch, P.A.; Miller, C.C. (2022) "SARS-CoV-2 inactivation by ultraviolet radiation and visible light is dependent on wavelength and sample matrix," Journal of Photochemistry & Photobiology, B: Biology, 233, 112503.
  • Ahn*, M.-Y.; Filley, T.R.; Jafvert, C.T.; Nies, L.F.; Hua, I.; "Birnessite Mediated Debromination of Decabromodiphenyl Ether", Chemosphere 64(11), 1801-1807, 2006.
  • Kang*, N., Hua, I., Xiao, C., "Impacts of Sonochemical Process Variables on Number Average Molecular Weight Reduction of Asphaltene", Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 45(15), pp. 5239-5245, 2006.
  • Ahn, M.-Y.; Filley, T.R.; Jafvert, C.T.; Nies, L.F.; Hua, I.; Bezares-Cruz, J., "Photodegradation of Decabromodiphenyl Ether Adsorbed onto Clay Minerals", Metal Oxides, and Sediment, Environ. Sci. Technol. 40(1), pp. 215-220, 2006.
  • Zhai, X., Hua, I., Rao, P.S.C., Lee, L.S., "Co-solvent Enhanced Chemical Oxidation of Perchloroethylene by Potassium Permanganate", Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, 82(1-2), pp. 61-74, 2006.
  • Kang, N., Hua, I., Rao, P.S.C., "Enhanced Fenton's Destruction of Non-aqueous Phase Perchloroethylene in Soil Systems", accepted for publication in Chemosphere (available on-line November 30, 2005).
  • Bereznicki, S.D., Heber, A.J., Jacko, R.B., (2012), "Odor and Odorous Chemical Emissions From Dairy And Swine Facilities: Part 1 Project Overview and Collection Methods and Quality Control," in review with the Transactions of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.
  • Foley, T., Betterton, E.A., Jacko, R.B., John Hillery (2011) "Lake Michigan Air Quality: The 1994--2003 LADCO Aircraft Project (LAP)," submitted to Atmospheric Environment.
  • Soliman, A.S.M. and Jacko, R.B. (2008) "A Quantitative Approach to the Traffic Air Quality Problem: The Traffic Air Quality Index," The Journal of the Air and Waste Management Association.
  • Thomas, S. and Jacko, R.B. (2007). "Model for Forecasting Expressway Fine Particulate Matter and Carbon Monoxide Concentration: Application of Regression and Neural Network," The Journal of the Air and Waste Management Association 2006.
  • Thomas, S., Bullock, D. and Jacko, R.B. (2007) "Model for Estimating Mobile Emissions During Expressway Incidents", The Journal of the Air and Waste Management Association.
  • Ramirez-Dorronsoro, J-C., Jacko, R.B. and Kildsig, D.O. (2007). "Chargeability Measurements of Selected Pharmaceutical Dry Powders to Assess Their Electrostatic Charge Control Capabilities." AAPS PharmSciTech, 7(4): Article 103.
  • Soliman, A.S.M., Jacko, R.B., Palmer, G.M., (2006) "Development of an Empirical Model to Estimate Real-World Fine Particulate Matter Emission Factors: The Traffic-Air-Quality Model". The Journal of the Air and Waste Management Association, volume 56, 1540-1549.
  • Soliman, A.S.M. and Jacko, R.B. (2005). "Development of an Empirical Model to Estimate Real-World PM2.5 Emission Factors; The Traffic-Air-Quality Model", The Journal of the Air and Waste management Association.
  • Yang, K.J., Jacko, R.B. and Sun, Wen-Yih (2005). "Regional Climate-Chemistry Model Simulations of Troposheric Ozone- Part I: Model Formulation and Evaluation". Atmospheric Environment.
  • Chen, Ming, Chad T. Jafvert, Yichen Wu, Xiaoquang Cao, Nicholas Hankins, "Inorganic anion removal using micellar enhanced ultrafiltration (MEUF), modeling anions distribution and improvement of MEUF: A review", Chemical Engineering Journal DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2020.125413, Vol. 398, October 15, 2020.
  • Weiner, Maria Julia, Sebastian Moreno, Chad T. Jafvert, Loring F. Nies, "Time Series Analysis of Water Use and Indirect Reuse within a HUC-4 Basin (Wabash) over a Nine Year Period (2008-2017)", Science of the Total Environment (STOTEN), DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.140221, June, 738:140221, 2020.
  • Sendesi Teimouri, Seyedeh Mahboobeh, Yoorae Noh, Md Nurrudin, Brandon E. Boor, John A. Howarter, Jeffrey P. Youngblood, Chad T. Jafvert, Andrew J. Whelton, "An Emerging Air Pollution Mobile Source: Outdoor Plastic Liner Manufacturing Sites Discharge VOCs into Urban and Rural Areas", Environmental Science: Processes and Impacts, DOI: 10.1039/d0em00190b, 22:1828-1841, 2020.
  • Huang, Kaibo, Jiahao Liang, Chad T. Jafvert, Sishuo Chen, Xueqin Tao, Mengyao Zou, Zhi Dang, Guining Lu, "Effects of ferric ion on the photo-treatment of nonionic surfactant simulated washing waste containing 2,2',4,4'-terabromodiphenyl ether", Journal of Hazardous Materials, 415:125572, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.125572, 2021.
  • Ji, Yi, Chad T. Jafvert, Fu Zhao, "Recovery of cathode materials from spent lithium-ion batteries using eutectic system of lithium compounds", Resources, Conservation & Recycling, 170:105551, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2021.105551, 2021.
  • Ccanccapa-Cartagena, Alexander, Betty Paredes, Corina Vera, Elizabeth J. Olson, Nadezhda N. Zyaykina, Timothy R. Filley, Chad T. Jafvert, "Occurrence and probabilistic health risk assessment (PRA) of dissolved metals in surface water sources in Southern Peru", Environmental Advances, 5:100102, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envadv.2021.100102, 2021.
  • Zhu, Tengyi, Wenzuan Chen, Chad T. Jafvert, Dafang Fu, Haomiao Cheng, Ming Chen, Yajun Wang, "Development of novel experimental and modelled low density polyethylene (LDPE)-water partition coefficients for a range of hydrophobic organic compounds", Environmental Pollution, 291:118223, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2021.118223, 2021.
  • Ji, Yi, Edwin E. Kpodzro, Chad T. Jafvert, Fu Zhao, "Direct recycling technologies of cathode in spent lithium-ion batteries", Clean Technologies & Recycling, https://doi.org/10.3934/ctr.2021007, 1(2):124-151, 2021.
  • Zhu, Tengyi, Wenzuan Chen, Yuanyuan Gu, Chad T. Jafvert, Dafang Fu, "Polyethylene-water partition coefficients for polychlorinated biphenyls: Application of QSPR predictions models with experimental validation", Water Research, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2021.117799, 207:117799, 2021.
  • Noh, Yoorae, Brandon E. Boor, Jonathan Shannahan, Cary Troy, Chad T. Jafvert, Andrew J. Whelton, "Emergency responder and public health considerations for plastic sewer lining chemical waste exposures in indoor environments", Journal of Hazardous Materials, 422:126832, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.126832, 2022.
  • Alvarez-Campos, Odiney, Elizabeth J. Olson, Marty D. Frisbee, Sebastian A. Zuniga Medina, Jose Diaz Rodriguez, Wendy R. Roque Quispe, Carol I. Salazar Mamani, Midhuar R. Arenas Carrion, Juan Manuel Jara, Alexander Ccanccapa-Cartagena, Chad T. Jafvert, Lisa R. Welp, "Evidence for high-elevation salar recharge and interbasin groundwater flow in the Western Cordillera of the Peruvian Andes", Hydrology and Earth System Sciences (Copernicus Publications), 26(2):483-503, DOI: https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-26-483-2022, 2022.

Complete list of publications (PDF)

  • Tong, Z., Bischoff, M., Nies, L.F., Applegate, B., and Turco, R.F. 2007. Impact of Fullerene (C60) on a soil microbial community, Environmental Science and Technolog (Accepted).
  • Rochon, G.L., Nies, L.F., Jafvert, C.T., Stuart, J.A., Mohtar, R.H., Quansah, J., and Martin, A. 2006. Education in sustainable production in US universities, Clean Technol. Environ. Policy. 8:38-48.
  • Ahn, M.-Y., Filley, T.R., Jafvert, C.T., Nies, L.F., Hua, I., and Bezares-Cruz, J. 2006. Photodegradation of Decabromodiphenyl Ether Adsorbed onto Clay Minerals, Metal oxides and Sediment. Environmental Science and Technology. 40:215-220.
  • Nyman, M.C., Harden, J., Nies, L.F., and Blatchley III, E.R. 2004. Biodegradation of 3,3-Dichlorobenzidine in Freshwater Sediments. Journal of Environmental Engineering and Science. 3:89-95.
  • Mesarch, M., Nakatsu, C.H., and Nies, L.F. 2004. Bench-Scale and Field-Scale Evaluation of Catechol 2,3-Dioxygenase Specific Primers for Monitoring Bioremediation. Water Research. 38:1281-1288.
  • Baldwin, B.R., Nakatsu, C.H., and Nies, L.F. 2003. Detection and Enumeration of Aromatic Oxygenase Genes by Multiplex and Real-time PCR. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 69:3350-3358.
  • Sendesi S.M.T., Ra K., Conkling E.N., Boor B.E., Nuruddin M., Howarter J.A., Youngblood J.P., Kobo L.M., Shannahan J.H., Jafvert C.T., Whelton A.J. 2017. Worksite Chemical Air Emissions and Worker Exposure during Sanitary Sewer and Stormwater Pipe Rehabilitation Using Cured-in-Place-Pipe (CIPP). Environmental Science & Technology Letters. DOI: 10.1021/acs.estlett.7b00237
  • Whelton, A.J., McMillan, L., Connell, M., Kelley, K.M., Gill, J.P., White, K.D., Gupta, R., Dey, R., Novy, C. 2014. Residential Tap Water Contamination Following the Freedom Industries Chemical Spill: Perceptions, Water Quality, and Health Impacts. Environmental Science & Technology. DOI: 10.1021/es5040969
  • Kelley, K., Stenson, S., Dey, R., Whelton, A.J. 2014. Release of Drinking Water Contaminants and Odor Impacts Caused by Green Building Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PEX) Plumbing Systems. Water Research. 67 (15), 19–32.
  • Tabor, M., Newman, D., Whelton, A.J. 2014. Stormwater Chemical Contamination Caused by Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) Infrastructure Rehabilitation Activities. Environmental Science & Technology. 48 (18), 10938–10947.
  • Donaldson, B.M., Whelton, A.J. "Water Quality Implications of Culvert Rehabilitation Technologies: A Field Study of Cured-in-place Pipe and Spray-on Liner Technologies," J. of the Transportation Research Board, 2013.
  • Greifenstein, M., White, K.D., Stubner, A., Hout, J., Whelton, A.J. "Impact of Temperature and Storage Duration on the Chemical and Odor Quality of Military Packaged Water in Polyethylene Terephthalate Bottles," J. of the Science of the Total Environment, 2013, pg. 376-383.
  • Whelton, A.J., Nguyen, T. "Contaminant Migration from Polymeric Pipes used in Buried Potable Water Distribution Systems: A Review," J. of Environmental Science and Technology, Vol. 43/7, 2013, pg. 679-751.

Current Research Projects

  • Stochastic Approach to Design and Validation of UV Disinfection Systems
  • Monitoring and Control of Gas-Phase NCl3 in Indoor Swimming Facilities
  • Photocatalytic Air Purification for HVAC Systems
  • Performance Testing of UV-Based Portable Room Air Purifier
  • Standardization of UVGI System Dynamics Based on Far UVC Sources
  • Performance Testing of UV-Reflective Films to Promote Air Disinfection
  • "Testing Chemical Oxidation for Destruction of Organic Compounds," Eli Lilly, 2006, (I. Hua P.I., P.S.C. Rao co-P.l.).
  • "An Investigation of Life-Cycle and Policy Aspects of Brominated Flame Retardants," NSF, 2005-2008, (I. Hua, PI).
  • "Innovative Remediation Technology Implementation Plan for the Crawfordsvillle ROW Site," 2005-2007, INDOT, (JTRP), (I.Hua, P.I.).
  • "Ecotoxicology of Brominated Flame Retardants in Great Lakes Biota:, U.S. EPA", 2005-2007, Great Lakes National Program Office.
  • "Innovative Remediation Technology Implementation Plan for the Crawfordsville INDOT ROW Site," 2005-2007, INDOT (JTRP), (I. Hua, P.I.).
  • "Improved Detection and Remediation of NBC/CBRN/TIC/TIM Contaminants in Potable Water," 2005-2006, Advanced Concepts and Technologies, International.
  • "Photochemical Fate of Manufactured Carbon Nanomaterials in the Aquatic Environment," U.S. EPA, 2007-2008, C. Jafvert (lead PI), I. Hua (co-PI).
  • Joint Transportation Research Project, "Applicability of Borman Decision Tree/ITS Management Tool to Other Expressway Systems", 2005
  • Joint Transportation Research Project, ITS Strategies for Minimization of Fine Particulates, 2004
  • Joint Transportation Research Project, "Blind Pedestrians and Their Ability to Navigate Indiana Intersections-A Review of the Technology Available for Audible Signs", 2004
  • Joint Transportation Research Project, "Continuation of Research to Determine the Effectiveness of ITS on Borman Expressway Air Quality", 2002
  • National Science Foundation, "Pharmaceutical Powder Unipolar Ion Dust Control System", 2000
  • National Science Foundation, "The Effect of Pharmaceutical Powder Chargeability on Blend Uniformity", 2000
  • Co-PI with Timothy Filley and others, Arequipa Region Soil Vulnerability, Impairment, and Health Assessment UNSA (Universidad Nacional de San Agustin), Arequipa, Peru, 2018-2021.
  • PI with T. Filley (co-PI), UNSA Nexus II: Seasonal Heavy Metal Concentrations in Streams in the Arequipa Region, UNSA (Universidad Nacional de San Agustin), Arequipa, Peru, 2019-2021.
  • Co-PI with Andrew J. Whelton, Blast Furnace Slag Leaching, Indiana Department of Transportation, 5/6/2019- 11/5/2020.
  • Co-PI with Amisha Shah (PI) and Zhi (George) Zhou, Water Defluoridation Systems, Shah Family Global Innovation Lab, Global Engineering Program, Purdue University, 7/1/2021-7/1/2022; Award amount: $30,000
  • PI, Ford Foundation Fellowship for Taymee Ann Marie Brandon, Ford Foundation (Note: Taymee Brandon {Ph.D. student} was the author of the Fellowship Application), 09/01/2021 to 08/31/2022.
  • Co-PI with Abigail Engelberth (PI) and Cliff Johnston, Upcycling Spent Railroad Ties into a Value-Added Biochar to Improve Water Quality, The Indiana Rail Road Association, 10/15/2020 - 02/28/2022.
  • NSF, Biotransformation Potential of Commercial Model Fluorotelomers in Soils, 2006-2009.
  • NASA, Minimizing Equivalent System Mass For A Regenerative Life-Support System By Optimizing Kinetics, 2005-2007.
  • NSF, Response of Aquatic and Terrestrial Microorganisms to Carbon-Based Manufactured Nanoparticles, 2004-2008.
  • EPA, Long-term Economical Treatment and Management of PCBs in Soils & Sediments: Laboratory Studies, 2003-2005.
  • NSF, Molecular Genetic Characterization of Contaminated Environments as a Tool for the Assessment of Remediation Technology, 2003-2006.
  • EPA, In Situ Sediment Remediation with Zero Valent Iron, 2002-2004.