2018-03-06 CV Yongsikok Ku

Yong Sik Ok, Full Professor and Director
Korea Biochar Research Center

Division of Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering
Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
Tel: +82-2-3290-3044
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://eco.korea.ac.kr/english-professor-main-menu/professor-
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Dr. Yong Sik Ok is a Full Professor in the Division of Environmental Science and Ecological
Engineering of Korea University, Seoul, Korea, where he also serves as a Director of the Korea
Biochar Research Center. He also served a number of positions worldwide including Honorary
Professor at the University of Queensland, Australia, Adjunct Professor at the University of
Wuppertal, Germany, Guest Professor at China Jiliang University, China and Guest Professor at
Ghent University Global Campus, Ghent University, Belgium. He holds B.S. (1998), M.Sc.
(2000) and Ph.D. (2003) in Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering from Korea
University, Seoul, Korea. Prof. Ok was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Renewable
Resources of University of Alberta, Canada and held Visiting Professorships in the Department
of Renewable Resources (University of Alberta), in the Faculty of Bioscience Engineering
(Ghent University), in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (Hong Kong
Polytechnic University) and in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
(National University of Singapore). His academic background covers waste management,
bioavailability of emerging contaminants, and bioenergy and value-added products such as
biochar. He also has experience in fundamental soil science and remediation of various
contaminants in soils and sediments. With graduate students and colleagues, Prof. Ok has
published over 500 research papers, 26 of which were ranked as ESI top papers (22 nominated as
"Highly Cited Papers" and 4 nominated as "Hot Papers"). Prof. Ok maintains a worldwide
professional network through his service as an Associate Editor for Environmental Pollution and
Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology, and as a member of the Editorial
Boards of Chemosphere, Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis and several other
international scientific journals. In addition, Prof. Ok has served as a Guest Editor for many
leading journals, such as Environmental International, Chemical Engineering Journal, Journal
of Hazardous Materials, Bioresource Technology, Science of the Total Environment,
Chemosphere, Plant and Soil, Journal of Environmental Management, Applied Geochemistry,
Environmental Geochemistry and Health, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, and
Geoderma. He is the chair and organizer of many internationally leading conferences, such as 2nd
Contaminated Land, Ecological Assessment and Remediation (Korea, 2014), 3rd Asia Pacific
Biochar Conference (Korea, 2016), 2nd Biological Waste as Resource (Hong Kong, 2017), 2nd
BEEM (Korea, 2018) and others. Prof. Ok has been involved in numerous national and
international commissions and committees as an active member, and regularly serves as an
external reviewer for national and international funding agencies.
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Professional Experience
9/2017 - Present Professor, Division of Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering,
Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
11/2017 - Present Honorary Professor, The Centre for Minded Land Rehabilitation, The
University of Queensland, Australia
1/2017 - 9/2017 Adjunct Professor, The International Centre for Applied Climate Sciences,
The University of Southern Queensland, Australia
12/2016 - 2/2017 Academic Visitor, Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering,
National University of Singapore, Singapore
7/2016 - 9/2017 Guest Professor, Ghent University Global Campus, Belgium
3/2016 - 9/2017 Adjunct Professor, Department of Soil and Groundwater-Management,
University of Wuppertal, Germany
6/2015 - 7/2015 Visiting Scholar, Department of Applied Analytical and Physical
Chemistry, Ghent University, Belgium
12/2014 - 2/2015 Visiting Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
6/2013 - 6/2014 Visiting Professor, Department of Renewable Resources, University of
Alberta, Canada
5/2013 - 9/2017 Guest Professor, College of Quality and Safety Engineering, China Jiliang
University, China
1/2011 - Present Director, Korea Biochar Research Center, Republic of Korea
3/2007 - 8/2017 Professor, School of Natural Resources and Environmental Science,
Kangwon National University, Republic of Korea
3/2006 - 2/2007 Research Associate, Department of Renewable Resources,
University of Alberta, Canada
Editorship
Associate Editor, Environmental Pollution (2016-present) (Impact Factor: 5.099) (JCR Top 10%
(Q1), Environmental Sciences: 20/229)
(http://www.journals.elsevier.com/environmental-pollution/)
Associate Editor and Editorial Board Member, Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and
Technology (2016-present) (Impact Factor: 5.790) (JCR Top 10% (Q1), Environmental
Sciences: 16/229) (http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/best20/current)
Editorial Board Member, Chemosphere (2016-present) (Impact Factor: 4.208) (JCR Top 20%
(Q1), Environmental Sciences: 32/229) (http://www.journals.elsevier.com/chemosphere/)
Editorial Board Member, Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis (2017-present) (Impact
Factor: 3.471) (JCR Top 15% (Q1), Spectroscopy: 5/43)
(https://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-analytical-and-applied-pyrolysis)
Editorial Board Member, Environmental Geochemistry and Health (2013-present) (Impact
Factor: 2.616) (JCR (Q1), Water Resources: 19/88) (http://link.springer.com/journal/10653)
Subject Editor, Journal of Soils and Sediments (2013-present) (Impact Factor: 2.522) (JCR (Q2),
Soil Science: 10/34) (http://link.springer.com/journal/11368)
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Associate Editor, Canadian Journal of Soil Science (2013-2017) (Impact Factor: 1.210) (JCR
(Q3), Soil Science: 25/34) (http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/journal/cjss)
Editorial Board Member, Chemical Speciation and Bioavailability (2015-present) (Impact Factor:
1.054) (JCR (Q4), Environmental Sciences: 182/229)
(http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/tcsb20/current)
Editorial Board Member, Applied Biological Chemistry (2016-present) (Impact Factor: 0.750)
(http://link.springer.com/journal/13765)
Guest Editor, Journal of Cleaner Production (Biowaste Valorization for Biofuel, Chemical, and
Biochar Production) (Impact Factor: 5.715) (JCR Top 10% (Q1), Environmental Sciences:
17/229)
Guest Editor, Bioresource Technology (Advance Biological Treatment Technologies for
Sustainable Waste Management) (Volume 168) (Impact Factor: 5.651) (JCR #1 (Q1),
Agricultural Engineering: 1/14)
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/09608524/168)
Guest Editor, Journal of Hazardous Materials (Nanomaterials in the Environment: Recent
Advances in Metrology, Applications, and Fate & Transport Assessment) (Volume 322, Part
A) (Impact Factor: 6.065) (JCR Top 5% (Q1), Engineering, Civil: 1/125)
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/03043894/322/part/PA)
Guest Editor, Science of the Total Environment (Biowaste to Biochar: Emerging Applications in
Energy and Environmental Research) (Impact Factor: 4.900) (JCR Top 10% (Q1),
Environmental Sciences: 22/229)
Guest Editor, Chemosphere (Biochars Multifunctional Role as a Novel Technology in the
Agricultural, Environmental, and Industrial Sectors) (Volume 142) (Impact Factor: 4.208)
(JCR Top 20% (Q1), Environmental Sciences: 32/229)
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/00456535/142)
Guest Editor, Chemosphere (Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Emerging Contaminants in the
Environment) (Volume 150) (Impact Factor: 4.208) (JCR Top 20% (Q1), Environmental
Sciences: 32/229)
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/00456535/vsi/10Q6MBTPWM6)
Guest Editor, Plant and Soil (Biochar and the Plant-Soil Interface) (Volume 395, Issue 1-2)
(Impact Factor: 2.969) (JCR Top 15% (Q1), Soil Science: 5/34)
(http://link.springer.com/journal/11104/395/1/page/1)
Guest Editor, Geoderma (Integrated Management Strategies for Arsenic and Cadmium in Rice
Paddy Environments) (Volume 270) (Impact Factor: 4.036) (JCR Top 20% (Q1), Soil
Science: 5/34) (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/00167061/270)
Lead Guest Editor, Environmental Geochemistry and Health (Special Issue: Contaminated Land,
Ecological Assessment and Remediation-CLEAR 2014) (Volume 37, Issue 6) (Impact Factor:
2.616) (JCR (Q1), Water Resources: 19/88)
Guest Editor, Environmental Geochemistry and Health (Persistent Toxic Substances (PTSs) in
Agroecosystems) (Impact Factor: 2.616) (JCR (Q1), Water Resources: 19/88)
Guest Editor, Journal of Environmental Management (Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements in the
Environment) (Volume 186, Part 2) (Impact Factor: 4.010) (JCR (Q2), Environmental
Sciences: 39/229) (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/03014797/186/part/P2)
Guest Editor, Environmental Science and Pollution Research (Selected Papers from the 2nd
Contaminated Land, Ecological Assessment and Remediation (CLEAR 2014) Conference:
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Environmental Pollution and Remediation) (Volume 23, Issue 2) (Impact Factor: 2.741)
(JCR (Q2), Environmental Sciences: 79/229)
Guest Editor, Environmental Science and Pollution Research (Biological Waste as Resource,
with a Focus on Food Waste) (Volume 23, Issue 8) (Impact Factor: 2.741) (JCR (Q2),
Environmental Sciences: 79/229) (http://link.springer.com/journal/11356/23/8/page/1)
Guest Editor, Journal of Soils and Sediments (Biochar for a Sustainable Environment) (Impact
Factor: 2.522) (JCR (Q2), Soil Science: 10/34)
Guest Editor, Process Safety and Environmental Protection (Special Issue: Biowaste for Energy
Recovery and Environmental Remediation) (Impact Factor: 2.078) (JCR (Q2), Engineering,
Chemical: 47/135) (https://www.journals.elsevier.com/process-safety-and-environmental-
protection/call-for-papers/special-issue-biowaste-for-energy-recovery-and-environmental)
Guest Editor, Journal of Chemistry (Occurrence and Remediation of Pollutants in the
Environment) (Volume 2015) (Impact Factor: 0.996) (JCR (Q3), Chemistry,
Multidisciplinary: 119/163) (http://www.hindawi.com/journals/jchem/si/912871/)
Guest Editor, Journal of Mountain Science (2nd International Conference on Contaminate Land,
Ecological Assessment and Remediation) (Impact Factor: 1.017) (JCR (Q4), Environmental
Sciences: 173/225) (http://www.clear2014.org/)
International Conference Organization

06/2018 Co-Chair, 2nd International Conference on Bioresources, Energy, Environmental,
and Materials Technology (BEEM 2018), Technology Nexus for the Resonance
of Nature and Humans, Hongcheon, Republic of Korea
12/2017 Co-Chair & International Advisory Committee, 9th International Conference on
Geochemistry in the Topics & Sub-Tropics, Ecotoxicology of Persistent Toxic
Substances in Food Production, Shenzhen, China
11/2017 Symposia Organizer, O-JEONG ECO-RESILIENCE (OJERI) 3rd Anniversary
Symposium-Resilience and planetary health, Seoul, Republic of Korea
9/2017 Session coordinators, The 7th International Contaminated Site Remediation
Conference incorporating the 1st International PFAS Conference (CleanUp 2017),
Melbourne, Australia
7/2017 Symposia Organizer, Special Symposium on Interactions between Biochars and
Trace Elements (TEs) in the Environment, The International Conference on the
Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements (ICOBTE 2017), Zurich, Switzerland
5/2017 Co-Chair, The 2nd International Conference on Biological Waste as Resource
2017, Hunghom, Hong Kong
4/2017 Co-Organizer, Division of Geochemistry, 253rd American Chemical Society
National Meeting & Exposition: Advanced Materials, Technologies, Systems &
Processes, San Francisco, United States
11/2016 Key International Organizing Committee Member, 3rd International Conference
on Contaminated Land, Ecological Assessment and Remediation (CLEAR 2016),
Taipei, Taiwan
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10/2016 Chair, 3rd Asia Pacific Biochar Conference (APBC 2016): A Shifting Paradigm
towards Advanced Materials and Energy/Environmental Research, Chuncheon,
Korea
10/2016 Convener, 3rd Asia Pacific Biochar Conference (APBC 2016): A Shifting
Paradigm towards Advanced Materials and Energy/Environmental Research,
Chuncheon, Republic of Korea
9/2016 Co-Organizer & International Organizing Committee Member, 5th International
Conference on Soil Pollution and Remediation (SOILREM 2016), Hangzhou,
China
9/2016 Co-Chair, Session (Application of Biochar in Soil Remediation), 5th International
Conference on Soil Pollution and Remediation (SOILREM 2016), Hangzhou,
China
9/2016 Co-Organizer & International Organizing Committee Member, 13th International
Phytotechnologies Conference (PHYTOTECH 2016): Plant-Based Solutions for
Environmental Problems from Lab to Field, Hangzhou, China
8/2016 Co-Organizer, Joint International Conference on Environment, Health, GIS and
Agriculture (ISEH 2016 & Geoinformatics 2016), Galway, Ireland
9/2015 Convener, Session (From Biochar and Black Carbon to Stable SOM), 5th
International Symposium on Soil Organic Matter (SOM 2015), Göttingen,
Germany
8/2015 Co-Chair, International Symposium on Risk Assessment and Management of
Contaminated Site, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
7/2015 Chair, Special Symposia (Biochar as a Sorbent for Contaminant Management in
Soil and Water), 13th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace
Elements (ICOBTE 2015), Fukuoka, Japan
1/2015 Co-Chair, Session (Eco-friendly Materials for Pollution Control), 2nd International
Conference on Sustainable Urbanization (ICSU 2015), Hunghom, Hong Kong
12/2014 Co-Organizer, International Conference on Biological Waste as Resource, with a
Focus on Food Waste, Taipo, Hong Kong
11/2014 International Organizing Committee, International Conference on Remediation
and Management of Soil and Groundwater Contaminated Sites, Taipei, Taiwan
10/2014 Organizer, 2nd International Conference on Contaminated Land Ecological
Assessment and Remediation (CLEAR 2014), Chuncheon, Republic of Korea
6/2014 Organizing Committee, 20th World Congress of Soil Science-Soils Embrace Life
and Universe, Jeju, Korea
6/2014 Organizer and Convener, International Symposium on Biochar Soil Amendment
for Environmental and Agronomic Benefits, 20th World Congress of Soil Science-
Soils Embrace Life and Universe, Jeju, Republic of Korea
6/2014 Convener, International Symposium on Integrated Management Strategies for As
and Cd in Rice Paddy Environments, 20th World Congress of Soil Science-Soils
Embrace Life and Universe, Jeju, Republic of Korea
6/2014 Convener, International Symposium on Soil Health-Key to Food Security, 20th
World Congress of Soil Science-Soils Embrace Life and Universe, Jeju, Republic
of Korea
4/2013 Organizer, Biochar Session, International Conference on Solid Waste 2013-
Innovation in Technology and Management, Wanchai, Hong Kong
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11/2012 Organizer, International Symposium on Heavy Metal Remediation in Agricultural
Ecosystems-Bioavailability-Based Soil Management Technology for Safer Food
Crop Production, Chuncheon, Republic of Korea
11/2012 International Organizing Committee, 1st International Conference on
Contaminated Land, Ecological Assessment and Remediation (CLEAR 2012),
Hangzhou, China
12/2011 Organizer, 1st International Symposium on Biochar for Climate Change
Mitigation and Soil and Environmental Management, Chuncheon, Republic of
Korea
International Scientific Committee

12/2016 International Scientific Committee, Asia-Pacific Conference on Biotechnology for
Waste Conversion 2016 (BioWC 2016), Hong Kong, China
9/2016 International Program Committee, International Conference on Heavy Metals in
the Environment (ICHMET 2016), Ghent, Belgium
8/2016 Scientific and Organizing Committee Member (ISEH 2016 & ISEG 2016), Joint
International Conference on Environment, Health, GIS and Agriculture (ISEH
2016, ISEG 2016 & Geoinformatics 2016), Galway, Ireland
9/2015 Scientific Committee, 5th International Symposium on Soil Organic Matter (SOM
2015), Göttingen, Germany
5/2015 International Scientific Committee, International Conference on Solid Waste-
Knowledge Transfer for Sustainable Resource Management, Wanchai, Hong
Kong
6/2014 International Scientific Committee, 20th World Congress of Soil Science-Soils
Embrace Life and Universe, 2014, Jeju, Republic of Korea
7/2013 Advisory Committee, International Biochar Initiative (IBI)
5/2013 International Scientific Committee, International Conference on Solid Waste
2013-Innovation in Technology and Management, Wanchai, Hong Kong
9/2012 Scientific Committee Member, 4th International Biochar Congress-Road to Richer
Food and Safer Environment, Beijing, China
2011-Present Scientific Committee Member, The Working Group on Remediation for Soil and
Groundwater Pollution of Asian Countries
Keynote and Invited Speech

11/2017 Invited Speech, “SMART Biochar for Resilience-A shifting paradigm towards
Environmental Research”, Invited Research Seminar, Institute of Environment
and Ecology, Korea University, Republic of Korea
1/2017 Invited Speech, “SMART Biochar Technology-A shifting paradigm towards
advanced materials”, Invited Research Seminar, Department of Building, National
University of Singapore, Singapore
1/2017 Invited Speech, “SMART biochar technology: A shifting paradigm towards
advanced materials and energy/environment research”, 2nd Renewable Energy and
Biochar Workshop, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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advanced materials and energy/environment research”, Invited Research Seminar,
Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological
University, Singapore
Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI), Singapore
1/2017 Plenary Speech, “Engineered biochar for environmental remediation and
sustainable energy production”, International Conference on Materials
Engineering and Nano Sciences 2017 (ICMENS 2017), Nanyang Executive
Centre, Singapore
12/2016 Invited Speech, “Pyrolysis process of agricultural waste using CO2 for waste
management, energy recovery, and biochar fabrication”, Asia-Pacific Conference
on Biotechnology for Waste Conversion 2016 (BioWC 2016), Hong Kong Baptist
University, Hong Kong SAR, China
11/2016 Invited Speech, “Removal of hexavalent chromium in aqueous solutions using
biochars: Chemical and spectroscopic investigations”, 3rd International
Conference on Contaminated Land, Ecological Assessment and Remediation
(CLEAR 2016), Taipei, Taiwan
9/2016 Invited Speech, “Impacts of vegetable waste and pine cone biochars on microbial
communities and heavy metal immobilization in contaminated soils”, 5th
International Conference on Soil Pollution and Remediation (SOILREM 2016),
Hangzhou, China
8/2016 Keynote Speech, “SMART Biochar Technology-A shifting paradigm towards
advanced materials and healthcare research”, Joint International Conference on
Environment, Health, GIS and Agriculture (ISEH 2016 & Geoinformatics 2016),
Galway, Ireland
advanced materials and healthcare research”, 15th International Conference on
Sustainable Energy Technologies (SET 2016), National University of Singapore,
Singapore
advanced materials and healthcare research”, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou,
China
advanced materials and energy/environment research”, Ghent University, Ghent,
Belgium
7/2015 Invited Speech, “How to write and publish a scientific paper”, Ghent University,
Ghent, Belgium
advanced materials and energy/environment research”, Wuppertal University,
Wuppertal, Germany
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5/2015 Invited Speech, “SMART biochar for management of veterinary antibiotics in the
environment”, International Conference on Solid Waste 2015, Wanchai, Hong
Kong
advanced materials and energy/environment research”, 2nd International
Conference on Biochar and Green Agriculture (BioGra 2015), Nanjing, China
03/2015 Invited Speech, “Green remediation by biochar”, Department of Environmental
Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
1/2015 Invited Speech, “SMART biochar for contaminant management in soil and water,
department of engineering, civil”, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong
Kong
1/2015 Invited Speech, “SMART biochar for contaminant management in soil and water,
school of energy and environment”, City University of Hong Kong, Tatcheeave,
Hong Kong
advanced materials and healthcare research”, Department of Civil and
Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Pokfulam,
Hong Kong
environment”, Department of Biology, Hong Kong Baptist University,
Kowloontong, Hong Kong
environment”, 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Urbanization (ICSU
2015), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
12/2014 Keynote Speech, “SMART biochar technology for management of soil metals”,
International Conference on Biological Waste as Resource, with a Focus on Food
Waste, Wanchai, Hong Kong
11/2014 Invited Speech, “The role of biochar, natural iron oxides and nanomaterials as soil
amendments for immobilizing metals in shooting range soil”, International
Conference on Remediation and Management of Soil and Groundwater
Contaminated Sites, Taipei, Taiwan
9/2014 Invited Speech, “SMART biochar technology for remediation of toxic metals in
soils”, MARCO-FFTC Joint International Seminar on Management and
Remediation Technologies of Rural Soils Contaminated by Heavy Metals and
Radioactive Materials, Taichung, Taiwan
Education
Ph.D. 2003 Division of Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering (formerly,
Department of Agricultural Chemistry), Korea University, Seoul, Republic of
Korea (Title: Empirical and mechanistic approach to adsorption and
bioavailability of cadmium in soils and plants: implications in phytoremediation)
M.S. 2000 Division of Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering, Korea University,
Seoul, Republic of Korea (Title: The evaluation of the hybrid model for the
measurement of surface charge characteristics of clay, organic matter, oxides and
composites)
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B.S. 1998 Division of Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering, Korea University,
Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Publications (>400 Journal Articles, Scopus Author ID: 7003403766, ORCID:
http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3401-0912)
Highly Cited Paper (Data from Essential Science Indicators. As of November/December 2016,
this highly cited paper received enough citations to place it in the top 1% of the academic field of
Engineering based on a highly cited threshold for the field and publication year.)
1. Ahmad, M., Rajapaksha, A.U., Lim, J.E., Zhang, M., Bolan, N., Mohan, D., Vithanage, M.,
Lee, S.S. and Ok, Y.S.* (2014) Biochar as a sorbent for contaminant management in soil
and water: A review. Chemosphere, 99:19-33 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20% (Q1),
Environmental Sciences: 32/229) (*Corresponding Author) (3rd Hottest Article, January to
December 2014 full year; 6th Most Downloaded Article, September and October 2014, 3rd
Hottest Article, January to March 2015; 3rd Most Downloaded Article, July to September
2015; 4th Most Downloaded Article, January to December 2015 full year to present) (Times
cited: 584 (from Web of Science Core Collection))
2. Mohan, D., Sarswat, A., Ok, Y.S. and Pittman, C.U. (2014) Organic and inorganic
contaminants removal from water with biochar, a renewable, low cost and sustainable
adsorbent-A critical review. Bioresource Technology, 160:191-202 (IF 5.651) (JCR Top 5%
(Q1), Agricultural Engineering: 1/14) (11th Most Downloaded Article, September and
October 2014; 14th Most Downloaded Article, January to December 2014 full year; 20th
Most Downloaded Article, January to December 2015 full year to present) (Times cited: 396
(from Web of Science Core Collection))
3. Ahmad, M., Lee, S.S., Dou, X., Mohan, D., Sung, J.K., Yang, J.E. and Ok, Y.S.* (2012)
Effects of pyrolysis temperature on soybean stover- and peanut shell-derived biochar
properties and TCE adsorption in water. Bioresource Technology, 118:536-544 (IF 5.651)
(JCR Top 5% (Q1), Agricultural Engineering: 1/14) (*Corresponding Author) (Times cited:
244 (from Web of Science Core Collection))
4. Awad, Y.M., Blagodatskaya, E., Ok, Y.S.* and Kuzyakov, Y. (2012) Effects of
polyacrylamide, biopolymer, and biochar on decomposition of soil organic matter and plant
residues as determined by 14C and enzyme activities. European Journal of Soil Biology,
48:1-10 (IF 2.445) (JCR (Q2), Soil Science: 11/34) (*Corresponding Author) (Times cited:
5. Ahmad, M., Lee, S.S., Lim, J.E., Lee, S.E., Cho, J.S., Moon, D.H., Hashimoto, Y. and Ok,
Y.S.* (2014) Speciation and phytoavailability of lead and antimony in a small arms range
soil amended with mussel shell, cow bone and biochar: EXAFS spectroscopy and chemical
extractions. Chemosphere, 95:433-441 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20% (Q1), Environmental
Sciences: 32/229) (*Corresponding Author) (Times cited: 76 (from Web of Science Core
Collection))
6. Ahmad, M., Hashimoto, Y., Moon, D. H., Lee, S. S. and Ok, Y. S. (2012). Immobilization
of lead in a Korean military shooting range soil using eggshell waste: an integrated
mechanistic approach. Journal of hazardous materials, 209, 392-401 (IF 6.065) (JCR Top 5%
(Q1), Engineering, Civil: 1/125) (Times cited: 74 (from Web of Science Core Collection))
7. Stefaniuk, M., Oleszczuk, P. and Ok, Y.S. (2016) Review on nano zerovalent iron (nZVI):
From synthesis to environmental applications. Chemical Engineering Journal, 287:618-632
(IF 6.216) (JCR Top 10% (Q1), Engineering, Chemical: 6/135) (Times cited: 62 (from Web
of Science Core Collection))
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8. Inyang, M.I., Gao, B., Yao, Y., Xue, Y., Zimmerman, A., Mosa, A., Pullammanappallil, P.,
Ok, Y.S. and Cao, X. (2016) A review of biochar as a low-cost adsorbent for aqueous heavy
metal removal. Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology, 46(4):406-433
(IF 5.790) (JCR Top 15% (Q1), Environmental Sciences: 16/229) (Times cited: 58 (from
Web of Science Core Collection))
9. Choppala, G., Saifullah, Bolan, N., Bibi, S., Iqbal, M., Rengel, Z., Kunhikrishnan, A.,
Ashwath, N. and Ok, Y.S. (2014) Cellular mechanisms in higher plants governing tolerance
to cadmium toxicity. Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences, 33:374-391 (IF 6.825) (JCR Top
10% (Q1), Plant Science: 14/209) (Times cited: 49 (from Web of Science Core Collection))
10. Rajapaksha, A.U., Vithanage, M., Ahmad, M., Seo, D.C., Cho, J.S., Lee, S.E., Lee, S.S. and
Ok, Y.S.* (2015) Enhanced sulfamethazine removal by steam-activated invasive plant-
derived biochar. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 290:43-50 (IF 6.065) (JCR Top 5% (Q1),
Engineering, Civil: 1/125) (*Corresponding Author) (Times cited: 44 (from Web of Science
Core Collection))
11. Rizwan, M., Ali, S., Qayyum, M.F., Ibrahim, M., Zia-ur-Rehman, M., Abbas, T. and Ok,
Y.S. (2016) Mechanisms of biochar-mediated alleviation of toxicity of trace elements in
plants: A critical review. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 23:2230-2248 (IF
2.741) (JCR (Q2), Environmental Sciences: 79/229) (Times cited: 40 (from Web of Science
Core Collection))
12. Jiang, S., Huang, L., Nguyen, T.A.H., Ok, Y.S., Rudolph, V., Yang, H. and Zhang, D. (2016)
Copper and zinc adsorption by softwood and hardwood biochars under elevated sulphate-
induced salinity and acidic pH conditions. Chemosphere, 142:64-71 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20%
(Q1), Environmental Sciences: 32/229) (Times cited: 35 (from Web of Science Core
Collection))
13. Mandal, S., Thangarajan, R., Bolan, N.S., Sarkar, B., Khan, N., Ok, Y.S. and Naidu, R.
(2016) Biochar-induced concomitant decrease in ammonia volatilization and increase in
nitrogen use efficiency by wheat. Chemosphere, 142:120-127 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20%
(Q1), Environmental Sciences: 32/229) (Times cited: 30 (from Web of Science Core
Collection))
14. Rizwan, M., Ali, S., Abbas, T., Zia-ur-Rehman, M., Hannan, F., Keller, C., Al-Wabel, M.I.
and Ok, Y.S. (2016) Cadmium minimization in wheat: A critical review. Ecotoxicology and
Environmental Safety, 130:43-53 (IF 3.743) (JCR Top 25% (Q1), Environmental Sciences:
47/229) (Times cited: 29 (from Web of Science Core Collection))
15. Ahmad, M., Ok, Y.S.*, Rajapaksha, A.U., Lim, J.E., Kim, B.Y., Ahn, J.H., Lee, Y.H., Al-
Wabel, M.I., Lee, S.E. and Lee, S.S. (2016) Lead and copper immobilization in a shooting
range soil using soybean stover- and pine needle-derived biochars: Chemical, microbial and
spectroscopic assessments. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 301:179-186 (IF 6.065) (*Co-
first author) (JCR Top 5% (Q1), Engineering, Civil: 1/125) (Times cited: 25 (from Web of
Science Core Collection))
16. Rizwan, M., Ali, S., Adrees, M., Rizvi., H., Zia-ur-Rehman., M., Hannan, F., Qayyum, M.
F., Hafeez, F. and Ok, Y.S. (2016) Cadmium stress in rice: toxic effects, tolerance
mechanisms, and management: A critical review. Environmental Science and Pollution
Research, 23(18):17859-17879 (IF 2.741) (JCR (Q2), Environmental Sciences: 79/229)
(Times cited: 25 (from Web of Science Core Collection))
17. Rizwan, M., Ali, S., Qayyum, M.F., Ok, Y.S., Adrees, M., Ibrahim, M, Zia-ur-Rehman, M.,
Farid, M. and Abbas, F. (2017) Effect of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles on growth and
physiology of globally important food crops: A critical review. Journal of Hazardous
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Materials, 322:2-16 (IF 6.065) (JCR Top 5% (Q1), Engineering, Civil: 1/125) (Times cited:
18. Lee, J., Yang, X., Cho, S.H., Kim, J.K., Lee, S.S., Tsang, D.C.W., Ok, Y.S.* and Kwon, E.E.
(2017) Pyrolysis process of agricultural waste using CO2 for waste management, energy
recovery, and biochar fabrication. Applied Energy, 185:214-222 (IF 7.182) (JCR Top 5%
(Q1), Engineering, Chemical: 4/135) (*Corresponding Author) (Times cited: 14 (from Web
19. Rizwan, M., Ali, S., Qayyum, M.F., Ok, Y.S., Zia-ur-Rehman, M., Abbas, Z. and Hannan, F.
(2017) Use of Maize (Zea mays L.) for phytomanagement of Cd-contaminated soils: A
critical review. Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 39:259-277 (IF 2.616) (JCR Top
25% (Q1), Water Resources: 19/88) (Times cited: 9 (from Web of Science Core Collection))
20. Hussain, M., Farooq, M., Nawaz, A., Al-Sadi, A.M., Solaiman, Z.M., Alghamdi, S.S.,
Ammara, U., Ok, Y.S. and Siddique, K.H.M. (2017) Biochar for crop production: Potential
benefits and risks. Journal of Soils and Sediments, 17:685-716 (IF 2.522) (JCR (Q2), Soil
Science: 10/34) (Times cited: 9 (from Web of Science Core Collection))
21. Ahmad M., Lee, S.S., Lee, S.E., Al-Wabel, M.I., Tsang, D.C.W. and Ok, Y.S.* (2017)
Biochar-induced changes in soil properties affected immobilization/mobilization of
metals/metalloids in contaminated soils. Journal of Soils and Sediments, 17:717-730 (IF
2.522) (JCR (Q2), Soil Science: 10/34) (*Corresponding Author) (Times cited: 8 (from Web
22. Lee, J., Yang, X., Song, H., Ok, Y.S.* and Kwon, E.E. (2017) Effects of carbon dioxide on
pyrolysis of peat. Energy, 120:929-936 (IF 4.520) (JCR Top 5% (Q1), Thermodynamics:
3/58) (*Corresponding Author) (Times cited: 8 (from Web of Science Core Collection))
23. Bandara, T., Herath, I., Kumarathilaka, P., Seneviratne, M., Seneviratne, G., Rajakaruna, N.,
Vithanage, M and Ok, Y.S. (2017) Role of woody biochar and fungal-bacterial co-
inoculation on enzyme activity and metal immobilization in serpentine soil. Journal of Soils
and Sediments, 17:665-673 (IF 2.522) (JCR (Q2), Soil Science: 10/34) (Times cited: 7 (from
Web of Science Core Collection))
Hot paper (Data from Essential Science Indicators. This hot paper was published in the past two
years and received enough citations in November/December 2016 to place it in the top 0.1% of
papers in the academic field of Engineering.)
1. Rajapaksha, A.U., Chen, S.S., Tsang, D.C.W., Zhang, M., Vithanage, M., Mandal, S., Gao,
B., Bolan, N.S. and Ok, Y.S.* (2016) Engineered/designer biochar for contaminant
removal/immobilization from soil and water: Potential and implication of biochar
modification. Chemosphere, 148:276-291 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20% (Q1), Environmental
Sciences: 32/229) (*Corresponding Author) (Times cited: 72 (from Web of Science Core
Collection))
2. Park, J.H., Ok, Y.S., Kim, S.H., Cho, J.S., Heo, J.S., Delaune, R.D. and Seo, D.C. (2016)
Competitive adsorption of heavy metals onto sesame straw biochar in aqueous solutions.
Chemosphere, 142:77-83 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20% (Q1), Environmental Sciences: 32/229)
(Times cited: 75 (from Web of Science Core Collection))
3. Lu, K., Yang, X., Gielen, G., Bolan, N., Ok, Y.S., Niazi, N.K., Xu, S., Yuan, G., Chen, X.,
Zhang, X., Liu, D., Song, Z., Liu, X. and Wang, H. (2017) Effect of bamboo and rice straw
biochars on the mobility and redistribution of heavy metals (Cd, Cu, Pb and Zn) in
contaminated soil. Journal of Environmental Management, 186(2):285-292 (IF 4.010) (JCR
12
Top 25% (Q1), Environmental Sciences: 39/229) (Times cited: 31 (from Web of Science
Core Collection))
4. Abbas, T., Rizwan, M., Ali, S., Zia-ur-Rehman, M., Qayyum, M.F., Abbas, F., Hannan, F.,
Rinklebe, J. and Ok, Y.S. (2017) Effect of biochar on cadmium bioavailability and uptake in
wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) grown in a soil with aged contamination. Ecotoxicology and
47/229) (Times cited: 13 (from Web of Science Core Collection))
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Year 2018 (Selected)
1. Jeong, K.H., Choi, D.H., Lee, D.J., Kim, J.K., Kim, H., Ok, Y.S. and Kwon, E.E. (2017)
CO2-looping in pyrolysis of horse manure using CaCO3. Journal of Cleaner Production,
174, 616-624. (IF 5.715) (JCR Top 10% (Q1), Environmental Sciences: 17/229)
2. Cao, L., Yu, I.K.M., Chen, S.S., Tsang, D.C.W., Wang, L., Xiong, X., Zhang, S., Ok, Y.S.,
Kwon, E.E., Song, H. and Poon, C.S. (2018) Production of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural from
starch-rich food waste catalyzed by sulfonated biochar. Bioresource Technology, 252, 76-82.
(IF 5.651) (JCR Top 5% (Q1), Agricultural Engineering: 1/14)
3. El-Naggar, Ali, Shaheen, S.M., Ok, Y.S.* and Rinklebe, J. (2018) Biochar affects the
dissolved and colloidal concentrations of Cd, Cu, Ni, and Zn and their phytoavailability and
potential mobility in a mining soil under dynamic redox-conditions. Science of The Total
Environment, 624, 1059-1071 (IF 4.900) (JCR Top 10% (Q1), Environmental Sciences:
22/229) (* Corresponding author)
4. Kumarathilaka, P., Ahmad, M., Herath, I., Mahatantila, K., Athapattu, B.C.L., Rinklebe, J.,
Ok, Y.S., Usman, A., Al-Wabel, M.I., Abduljabbar, A. and Vithanage, M. (2018) Influence
of bioenergy waste biochar on proton-and ligand-promoted release of Pb and Cu in a
shooting range soil. Science of The Total Environment, (in press) (IF 4.900) (JCR Top 10%
(Q1), Environmental Sciences: 22/229) (* Corresponding author)
5. Awad, Y.M., Ok, Y.S.*, Abrigata, J., Beiyuan, J., Beckers, F., Tsang, D.C.W. and Rinklebe,
J. (2018) Pine sawdust biomass and biochars at different pyrolysis temperatures change soil
redox processes. Science of The Total Environment, (in press) (IF 4.900) (JCR Top 10%
(Q1), Environmental Sciences: 22/229) (* Corresponding author)
6. He, L., Fan, S., Müller K., Wang, H., Che, L., Xu, S., Song, Z., Yuan, G., Rinklebe, J.,
Tsang, D.C.W., Ok, Y.S. and Bolan, N.S. (2018) Comparative analysis biochar and
compost-induced degradation of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate in soils. Science of The Total
Environment, (in press) (IF 4.900) (JCR Top 10% (Q1), Environmental Sciences: 22/229)
7. Rajapakasha, A.U., Alam, M.S., Chen, N., Alessi, D.S. and Ok, Y.S.* (2018) Pine sawdust
biochar reduces GHG emission by decreasing microbial and enzyme activities in forest and
grassland soils in a laboratory experiment. Science of The Total Environment, (in press) (IF
4.900) (JCR Top 10% (Q1), Environmental Sciences: 22/229) (* Corresponding author)
8. Pokharel, P., Kwak, J.H., Ok, Y.S., and Chang, S.X. (2018) Pine sawdust biochar reduces
GHG emission by decreasing microbial and enzyme activities in forest and grassland soils in
a laboratory experiment. Science of The Total Environment, (in press) (IF 4.900) (JCR Top
10% (Q1), Environmental Sciences: 22/229)
9. Shen, Z., Hou, D., Zhao, B., Xu, W., Ok, Y.S., Bolan, N.S. and Alessi, D.S. (2018) Stability
of heavy metals in soil washing residue with and without biochar addition under accelerated
ageing. Science of The Total Environment, 619-620, 410-418 (IF 4.900) (JCR Top 10%
10. Kang, S., Jung, J., Choe, J.K., Ok, Y.S. and Choi, Y. (2018) Effect of biochar particle size
on hydrophobic organic compound sorption kinetics: Applicability of using representative
size. Science of The Total Environment, 619-620, 410-418 (IF 4.900) (JCR Top 10% (Q1),
11. Poulose, A.M., Elnour, A.Y., Anis, A., Shaikh, H., Al-Zahrani, S.M., George, J., Al-Wabel,
M.I., Usman, A.R., Ok, Y.S., Tsang, D.C.W. and Sarmah, A.K. (2018) Date palm biochar-
polymer composites: An investigation of electrical, mechanical, thermal and rheological
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characteristics. Science of The Total Environment, 619-620, 311-318 (IF 4.900) (JCR Top
12. Sun, Y., Lei, C., Khan, E., Chen, S.S., Tsang, D.C., Ok, Y.S., Lin, D., Feng, Y. and Li, X.D.
(2018) Aging effects on chemical transformation and metal (loid) removal by entrapped
nanoscale zero-valent iron for hydraulic fracturing wastewater treatment. Science of The
Total Environment, 615, 498-507 (IF 4.900) (JCR Top 10% (Q1), Environmental Sciences:
22/229)
13. Beiyuan, J., Lau, A.Y.T., Tsang, D.C.W., Zhang, W., Kao, C.M., Baek, K., Ok, Y.S. and Li,
X.D. (2018) Chelant-enhanced washing of CCA-contaminated soil: Coupled with selective
dissolution or soil stabilization. Science of the Total Environment, 612:1463-1472 (IF 4.900)
14. Sarkar, B., Mandal, S., Tsang, Y.F., Kumar, P., Kim, K.H. and Ok, Y.S.* (2018) Designer
carbon nanotubes for contaminant removal in water and wastewater: A critical review.
Science of the Total Environment, 612:561-581 (IF 4.900) (JCR Top 10% (Q1),
Environmental Sciences: 22/229) (* Corresponding author)
15. Cho, D.W., Jeong, K.H., Kim, S., Tsang, D.C.W., Ok, Y.S. and Song, H. (2018) Synthesis
of cobalt-impregnated carbon composite derived from a renewable resource:
Characterization and catalytic performance evaluation. Science of the Total Environment,
612:103-110 (IF 4.900) (JCR Top 10% (Q1), Environmental Sciences: 22/229)
16. Thangarajan, R., Bolan, N.S., Kunhikrishnan, A., Wijesekara, H., Xu, Y., Tsang, D.C.W.,
Song, H., Ok, Y.S. and Hou, D. (2018) The potential value of biochar in the mitigation of
gaseous emission of nitrogen. Science of the Total Environment, 612:257-268 (IF 4.900)
17. Rajapaksha, A. U., Alam, M.S., Chen N., Alessi D. S., Igalavithana, A.D., Tsang, D.C.W.,
Ok, Y.S.* (2018) Removal of hexavalent chromium in aqueous solutions using biochar:
Chemical and spectroscopic investigations. Science of the Total Environment, 612:103-110
(IF 4.900) (JCR Top 10% (Q1), Environmental Sciences: 22/229) (* Corresponding author)
18. He L., Fan S., Müller K., Wang H., Che L., Xu S., Song Z., Yuan G., Rinklebe J., Tsang,
D.C.W., Ok, Y.S., Bolan N. S. (2018) Comparative analysis biochar and compost-induced
degradation of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate in soils. Science of the Total Environment,
19. Lee C. H., Wang C., Lin H., Lee S. S., Tsang, D.C.W., Jien S., Ok, Y.S.* (2018) In-situ
biochar application conserves nutrients while simultaneously mitigating runoff and erosion
of an Fe-oxide-enriched tropical soil. Science of the Total Environment, 612:103-110 (IF
4.900) (JCR Top 10% (Q1), Environmental Sciences: 22/229) (* Corresponding author)
20. Awad, Y.M., Wang, J., Igalavithana, A.D., Tsang, D.C.W., Kim, K.H., Lee, S.S. and Ok,
Y.S.* (2018) Biochar Effects on Rice Paddy: Meta-analysis. Advances in Agronomy, (in
press) (IF 4.381) (JCR Top 5% (Q1), Agronomy: 3/83) (* Corresponding author)
21. Buruga, K., Kalathi, J.T., Kim, K.H., Ok, Y.S. and Danil, B. (2018) Polystyrene-halloysite
nano tube membranes for water purification. Journal of Industrial and Engineering
Chemistry, (in press) (IF 4.421) (JCR Top 10% (Q1), Engineering, Chemical: 14/135)
22. Cheng, L., Sun, Y., Khan, E., Chen, S.S., Tsang, D.C.W., Graham, N.J.D., Ok, Y.S., Yang,
X., Lin, D., Feng, Y. and Li, X.D. (2018) Removal of chlorinated organic solvents from
hydraulic fracturing wastewater by bare and entrapped nanoscale zero-valent iron.
Chemosphere, 196, 9-17 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20% (Q1), Environmental Sciences: 32/229)
23. Awad, Y.M., Lee, S.S., Kim, K.H., Ok, Y.S., and Kuzyakov, Y. (2018) Carbon and nitrogen
mineralization and enzyme activities in soil aggregate-size classes: Effects of biochar, oyster
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shells, and polymers. Chemosphere, (in press) (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20% (Q1),
24. Kim, K., Jeon, H.J., Choi, S.D., Tsang, D.C.W., Oleszczuk, P., Ok, Y.S., Lee, H.S. and Lee,
S.E. (2018) Combined toxicity of endosulfan and phenanthrene mixtures and induced
molecular changes in adult Zebrafish (Danio rerio). Chemosphere, 194:30-41 (IF 4.208)
25. Rai, P.K., Lee, J., Kailasa, S.K., Kwon, E.E., Tsang, Y.F., Ok, Y.S. and Kim, K.H. (2018) A
critical review of ferrate (VI)-based remediation of soil and groundwater. Environmental
Research, 160, 420-448 (IF 3.835) (JCR TOP15% (Q1), Public, Environmental &
Occupational Health: 25/176)
26. Park, J.H., Wang, J.J., Kim, S.H., Kang, S.W., Cho, J.S., Delaune, R.D., Ok, Y.S. and Seo,
D.C. (2018) Lead sorption characteristics of various chicken bone part-derived chars.
Environmental Geochemistry and Health (in press) (IF 2.616) (JCR Top 25% (Q1), Water
Resources: 19/88) (Published online: 18 January 2018)
27. Al‐Wabel, M.I., Hussain, Q., Usman, A.R., Ahmad, M., Abduljabbar, A., Abdulazeam, S.
and Ok, Y.S. (2017) Impact of Biochar Properties on Soil Conditions and Agricultural
Sustainability: A Review. Land Degradation & Development. (in press) (IF 9.787) (JCR
Top 5% (Q1), Environmental Sciences: 3/229) (Published online:4 October 2017)
28. Walekar, L., Dutta, T., Kumar, P., Ok, Y. S., Pawar, S., Deep, A. and Kim, K. H. (2017)
Functionalized fluorescent nanomaterials for sensing pollutants in the environment: A
critical review. TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry. (in press) (IF 8.442) (JCR Top 5%
(Q1), Chemistry, Analytical: 1/76) (Published online:21 October 2017)
29. Cho, D., Kwon, G., Ok, Y.S., Kwon, E.E. and Song, H. (2017) Reduction of bromate by
cobalt-impregnated biochar fabricated via pyrolysis of lignin using CO2 as a reaction
medium. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 9(15):13142-13150 (IF 7.504) (JCR Top 10%
(Q1), Materials Science, Multidisciplinary: 22/275)
30. Lee, J., Yang, X., Cho, S.H., Kim, J.K., Lee, S.S., Tsang, D.C.W., Ok, Y.S.* and Kwon, E.E.
(2017) Pyrolysis process of agricultural waste using CO2 for waste management, energy
recovery, and biochar fabrication. Applied Energy, 185:214-222 (IF 7.182) (JCR Top 5%
(Q1), Engineering, Chemical: 4/135) (*Corresponding Author)
31. Bolan, S., Kunhikrishnan, A., Seshadri, B., Choppala, G., Naidu, R., Bolan, N.S., Ok, Y.S.,
Zhang, M., Li, C.G., Li, F., Noller, B. and Kirkham, M.B. (2017) Sources, distribution,
bioavailability, toxicity, and risk assessment of heavy metal(loid)s in complementary
medicines. Environmental International, 108:103-118 (IF 7.088) (JCR Top 5% (Q1),
Environmental Science: 7/229)
32. Antoniadis, V., Levizou, E., Shaheen, S.M., Ok, Y.S., Sebastian, A., Baum, C., Prasad,
M.N., Wenzel, W.W. and Rinklebe, J. (2017) Trace elements in the soil-plant interface:
Phytoavailability, translocation, and phytoremediation–A review. Earth-Science Reviews,
171:621-645 (IF 7.015) (JCR Top 5% (Q1), Geosciences, Multidisciplinary: 3/188)
33. Vithanage, M., Herath, I., Joseph, S., Bundschuh, J., Bolan, N., Ok, Y.S., Kirkham, M.B.
and Rinklebe, J. (2017) Interaction of arsenic with biochar in soil and water: A critical
review. Carbon, 113:219-230 (IF 6.337) (JCR Top 10% (Q1), Materials Science,
Multidisciplinary: 32/275)
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34. Chen, S.S., Maneerung, T., Tsang, D.C.W., Ok, Y.S and Wang, C.H. (2017) Valorization of
biomass to hydroxymethylfurfural, levulinic acid, and fatty acid methyl ester by
heterogeneous catalysts. Chemical Engineering Journal, 328:246-273 (IF 6.216) (JCR Top
5% (Q1), Engineering, Chemical: 6/135)
35. Chen, S.S., Yu, I.K.M., Tsang, D.C.W., Yip, A.C.K., Khan, E., Wang, L., Ok, Y.S* and
Poon, C.S. (2017) Valorization of cellulosic food waste into levulinic acid catalyzed by
heterogeneous Brønsted acids: Temperature and solvent effects. Chemical Engineering
Journal, 327:328-335 (IF 6.216) (JCR Top 5% (Q1), Engineering, Chemical: 6/135)
(*Corresponding Author)
36. Hashimoto, Y., Takeuchi, S., Mitsunobu, S. and Ok, Y.S. (2017) Chemical speciation of
silver (Ag) in soils under aerobic and anaerobic conditions: Ag nanoparticles vs. ionic Ag.
Journal of Hazardous Materials, 322:318-324 (IF 6.065) (JCR Top 5% (Q1), Engineering,
Civil: 1/125)
37. Lien, H.L., Shih, Y., Yan, W. and Ok, Y.S. (2017) Preface: Environmental nanotechnol.
Journal of Hazardous Materials, 322:1 (IF 6.065) (JCR Top 5% (Q1), Engineering, Civil:
1/125)
38. Rizwan, M., Ali, S., Qayyum, M.F., Ok, Y.S., Adrees, M., Ibrahim, M, Zia-ur-Rehman, M.,
Farid, M. and Abbas, F. (2017) Effect of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles on growth and
physiology of globally important food crops: A critical review. Journal of Hazardous
Materials, 322:2-16 (IF 6.065) (JCR Top 5% (Q1), Engineering, Civil: 1/125)
39. Qi, F., Kuppusamy, S., Naidu, R., Bolan, N.S., Ok, Y.S., Lamb, D., Li, Y., Yu, L., Semple,
K.T. and Wang, H. (2017) Pyrogenic carbon and its role in contaminant immobilization in
soils. Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology (in press) (IF 5.790) (JCR
Top 15% (Q1), Environmental Sciences: 16/229) (Published online:19 May 2017)
40. Lee, J., Choi, D., Ok, Y. S., Lee, S. R. and Kwon, E. E. (2017) Enhancement of energy
recovery from chicken manure by pyrolysis in carbon dioxide. Journal of Cleaner
Production, 164:146-152 (IF 5.715) (JCR Top 10% (Q1), Environmental Sciences: 17/229)
41. Lee, T., Lee, J., Ok, Y.S., Oh, J.I., Lee, S.R., Rinklebe, J. and Kwon, E.E. (2017) Utilizing
CO2 to suppress the generation of harmful chemicals from thermal degradation of polyvinyl
chloride. Journal of Cleaner Production, 162:1465-1471 (IF 5.715) (JCR Top 10% (Q1),
42. Awad, Y.M., Lee, S.E., Ahmed, M.B.M., Vu, N.T., Farooq, M., Kim, S.I., Kim, H.S.,
Vithanage, M., Usman, A.R.A., Al-Wabel, M., Meers, E., Kwon, E.E. and Ok, Y.S.* (2017)
Biochar, a potential hydroponic growth substrate, enhances the nutritional status and growth
of leafy vegetables. Journal of Cleaner Production, 156:581-588 (IF 5.715) (JCR Top 10%
(Q1), Environmental Sciences: 17/229) (*Corresponding Author)
43. Sanroman, M.A., Lee, D.J., Khanal, S. and Ok, Y.S. (2017) Special issue on biochar:
Production, characterization and application-Beyond soil application. Bioresource
Technology, 236:1 (IF 5.651) (JCR Top 5% (Q1), Agricultural Engineering: 1/14)
44. Chen, S.S., Wang, L., Yu, I.K.M., Tsang, D.C.W., Hunt, A.J., Jérômec, F., Zhang, S., Ok,
Y.S. and Poon, C.S. (2017) Valorization of lignocellulosic fibres of paper waste into
levulinic acid using solid and aqueous Brønsted Acid, Bioresource Technology, (in press)
(IF 5.651) (JCR Top 5% (Q1), Agricultural Engineering: 1/14) (Published online:20
September 2017)
45. Yu, I.K.M., Tsang, D.C.W., Chen, S.S., Wang, L., Hunt, A.J., Sherwood, J., De Oliveira
Vigier, K., Jérôme, F., Ok, Y.S. and Poon, C.S. (2017) Polar Aprotic Solvent-Water Mixture
as the Medium for Catalytic Production of Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) from Bread
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Waste, Bioresource Technology, (in press) (IF 5.651) (JCR Top 5% (Q1), Agricultural
Engineering: 1/14) (Published online:29 August 2017)
46. Godlewska, P., Schmidt, H.P., Ok, Y.S., and Oleszczuk, P. (2017) Biochar for composting
improvement and contaminants reduction. A review. Bioresource Technology, (in press) (IF
5.651) (JCR Top 5% (Q1), Agricultural Engineering: 1/14) (Published online:18 July 2017)
47. Mandal, S., Sarkar, B., Igalavithana, A.D., Ok, Y.S., Yang, X., Lombi, E. and Bolan, N.
(2017) Mechanistic insights of 2,4-D sorption onto biochar: Influence of feedstock materials
and biochar properties. Bioresource Technology, (in press) (IF 5.651) (JCR Top 5% (Q1),
Agricultural Engineering: 1/14) (Published online:8 July 2017)
48. Qi, F., Yan, Y., Lamb, D., Naidu, R., Bolan, N.S., Liu, Y., Ok, Y.S., Donne, S.W. and
Semple, K.T. (2017) Thermal stability of biochar and its effects on cadmium sorption
capacity. Bioresource Technology, (in press) (IF 5.651) (JCR Top 5% (Q1), Agricultural
Engineering: 1/14) (Published online:8 July 2017)
49. You, S., Ok, Y.S., Chen, S.S., Tsang, D.C.W., Kwon, E.E., Lee, J. and Wang, C.H. (2017)
A critical review on sustainable biochar system through gasification: Energy and
environmental applications. Bioresource Technology, (in press) (IF 5.651) (JCR Top 5%
(Q1), Agricultural Engineering: 1/14) (Published online:1 July 2017)
50. Xiong, X., Yu, I.K.M., Cao, L., Tsang, D.C.W., Zhang, S. and Ok, Y.S. (2017) A review of
biochar-based catalysts for chemical synthesis, biofuel production, and pollution
control. Bioresource Technology, (in press) (IF 5.651) (JCR Top 5% (Q1), Agricultural
Engineering: 1/14) (Published online:3 July 2017)
51. Yuan, Y., Bolan, N., Prévoteau, A., Vithanage, M., Biswas, J. K., Ok, Y. S. and Wang, H.
(2017) Applications of biochar in redox-mediated reactions. Bioresource Technology, (in
press) (IF 5.651) (JCR Top 5% (Q1), Agricultural Engineering: 1/14) (Published online:1
June 2017)
52. Lee, J., Jung, J.M., Oh, J.I., Ok, Y.S. and Kwon, E.E. (2017) Establishing a green platform
for biodiesel synthesis via strategic utilization of biochar and dimethyl carbonate.
Bioresource Technology, 241:1178-1181 (IF 5.651) (JCR Top 5% (Q1), Agricultural
Engineering: 1/14)
53. Lee, J., Kim, J., Ok, Y.S. and Kwon, E.E. (2017) Rapid biodiesel synthesis from waste
pepper seeds without lipid isolation step. Bioresource Technology, 239:17-20 (IF 5.651)
(JCR Top 5% (Q1), Agricultural Engineering: 1/14)
54. Gunten, K., Alam, Samrat, A., Hubmann, M., Ok, Y.S., Konhauser, K.O. and Alessi, D.S.
(2017) Modified sequential extraction for biochar and petroleum coke: metal release
potential and its environmental implications. Bioresource Technology, 236:106-110 (IF
5.651) (JCR Top 5% (Q1), Agricultural Engineering: 1/14)
55. Lee, J., Jung, J.M., Oh, J.I., Ok, Y.S., Lee, S.R. and Kwon, E.E. (2017) Evaluating the
effectiveness of various biochars as porous media for biodiesel synthesis via pseudo-
catalytic transesterification. Bioresource Technology, 231:59-64 (IF 5.651) (JCR Top 5%
(Q1), Agricultural Engineering: 1/14)
56. Iris, K.M., Tsang, D.C., Yip, A.C., Chen, S.S., Wang, L., Ok, Y.S. and Poon, C.S. (2017)
Catalytic valorization of starch-rich food waste into hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF):
Controlling relative kinetics for high productivity. Bioresource Technology, 237:222-230
(IF 5.651) (JCR Top 5% (Q1), Agricultural Engineering: 1/14)
57. Cho, D.W., Kwon, G., Yoon, K., Tsang, Y.F., Ok, Y.S., Kwon, E.E. and Song, H. (2017)
Simultaneous production of syngas and magnetic biochar via pyrolysis of paper mill sludge
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using CO2 as reaction medium. Energy Conversion and Management, 145:1-9 (IF 5.589)
(JCR Top 5% (Q1), Mechanics: 4/133)
58. Kameda, K., Hashimoto, Y. and Ok, Y.S. (2017) Stabilization of arsenic and lead by
magnesium oxide (MgO) in different seawater concentrations. Environmental Pollution (in
press) (IF 5.099) (JCR Top 10% (Q1), Environmental Sciences: 20/229). (Published
online:29 September 2017)
59. Niazi, N.K., Bibi, I., Shahid, M., Ok, Y.S., Burton, E.D., Wang, H., Shaheen, S.M.,
Rinklebe, J. and Lüttge, A. (2017) Arsenic removal by perilla leaf biochar in aqueous
solutions and groundwater: An integrated spectroscopic and microscopic examination.
Environmental Pollution (in press) (IF 5.099) (JCR Top 10% (Q1), Environmental Sciences:
20/229). (Published online:29 September 2017)
60. Chen, S.S., Sun, Y., Tsang, D.C., Graham, N.J., Ok, Y.S., Feng, Y. and Li, X.D. (2017)
Insights into the subsurface transport of As(V) and Se(VI) in produced water from hydraulic
fracturing using soil samples from Qingshankou Formation, Songliao Basin, China.
Environmental Pollution, 222:449-456 (IF 5.099) (JCR Top 10% (Q1), Environmental
Sciences: 20/229)
61. Yoo, J.C., Beiyuan, J., Wang, L., Tsang, D.C.W., Baek, K., Bolan, N.S., Ok, Y.S. and Li,
X.D. (2017) A combination of ferric nitrate/EDDS-enhanced washing and sludge-derived
biochar stabilization of metal-contaminated soils. Science of The Total Environment (in
press) (IF 4.900) (JCR Top 10% (Q1), Environmental Sciences: 22/229) (Published online:9
November 2017)
62. Vikrant, K., Kim, K.H., Ok, Y.S.*, Tsang, D.C.W., Tsang, Y.F., Giri, B.S. and Singh, R.S.
(2017) Engineered/designer biochar for the removal of phosphate in water and
wastewater. Science of The Total Environment (in press) (IF 4.900) (JCR Top 10% (Q1),
Environmental Sciences: 22/229) (*Corresponding Author) (Published online:9 November
2017)
63. Niazi, N.K., Bibi, I., Shahid, M., Ok, Y.S., Shaheen, S.M., Rinklebe, J., Wang, H., Murtaza,
B., Islam, E., Nawaz, M.F. and Lüttge, A. (2017) Arsenic removal by Japanese oak wood
biochar in aqueous solutions and well water: Investigating arsenic fate using integrated
spectroscopic and microscopic techniques. Science of the Total Environment (in press) (IF
4.900) (JCR Top 10% (Q1), Environmental Sciences: 22/229) (Published online:18 October
2017)
64. Yang, Y., Ok, Y.S., Kim, K.H., Kwon, E.E. and Tsang, Y.F. (2017) Occurrences and
removal of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in drinking water and
water/sewage treatment plants: A review. Science of the Total Environment, 596-597:303-
320 (IF 4.900) (JCR Top 10% (Q1), Environmental Sciences: 22/229)
65. Chen, S.S., Sun, Y., Tsang, D.C.W., Graham, N.J.D., Ok, Y.S., Feng, Y. and Li, X.D. (2017)
Potential impact of flowback water from hydraulic fracturing on agricultural soil quality:
Metal/metalloid bioaccessibility, Microtox bioassay, and enzyme activities. Science of the
Total Environment, 579:1419-1426 (IF 4.900) (JCR Top 10% (Q1), Environmental Sciences:
22/229)
66. Lee, J., Choi, D., Kwon, E.E. and Ok, Y.S.* (2017) Functional modification of
hydrothermal liquefaction products of microalgal biomass using CO2. Energy, (in press) (IF
4.520) (JCR Top 5% (Q1), Thermodynamics: 3/58) (*Corresponding Author) (Published
online:22 March 2017)
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67. Lee, J., Oh, J.I., Ok, Y.S.* and Kwon, E.E. (2017) Study on susceptibility of CO2-assisted
pyrolysis of various biomass to CO2. Energy, (in press) (IF 4.520) (JCR Top 5% (Q1),
Thermodynamics: 3/58) (*Corresponding Author) (Published online:2 Feb 2017)
68. Lee, J., Yang, X., Song, H., Ok, Y.S.* and Kwon, E.E. (2017) Effects of carbon dioxide on
pyrolysis of peat. Energy, 120:929-936 (IF 4.520) (JCR Top 5% (Q1), Thermodynamics:
3/58) (*Corresponding Author)
69. Fang, J., Zhan, L., Ok, Y.S. and Gao, B. (2017) Minireview of potential applications of
hydrochar derived from hydrothermal carbonization of biomass. Journal of Industrial and
Engineering Chemistry, (in press) (IF 4.421) (JCR Top 10% (Q1), Engineering, Chemical:
14/135) (Published online:24 August 2017)
70. Hasan, Z., Cho, J., Rinklebe, J., Ok, Y.S., Cho, D.W. and Song, H. (2017) Metal organic
framework derived Cu-carbon composite: An efficient non-noble metal catalyst for
reduction of hexavalent chromium and pendimethalin. Journal of Industrial and
Engineering Chemistry, 52:331-337 (IF 4.421) (JCR Top 10% (Q1), Engineering, Chemical:
14/135)
71. Oh, J.I., Lee, J., Lee, T., Ok, Y.S., Lee, S.R. and Kwon, E.E. (2017) Strategic CO2
utilization for shifting carbon distribution from pyrolytic oil to syngas in pyrolysis of food
waste. Journal of CO2 Utilization, 20:150-155 (IF 4.292) (JCR Top 10% (Q1), Engineering,
Chemical: 15/135)
72. Lee, J., Tsang, Y.F., Kim, S., Ok, Y.S.* and Kwon, E.E. (2017) Energy density
enhancement via pyrolysis of paper mill sludge using CO2. Journal of CO2 Utilization,
17:305-311 (IF 4.292) (JCR Top 10% (Q1), Engineering, Chemical: 15/135)
73. Lee, J., Lee, T., Ok, Y.S., Oh, J.I. and Kwon, E.E. (2017) Using CO2 to mitigate evolution
of harmful chemical compounds during thermal degradation of printed circuit boards.
Journal of CO2 Utilization, 20:66-72 (IF 4.292) (JCR Top 10% (Q1), Engineering,
Chemical: 15/135)
74. Li, X., Wang, X., Ok, Y.S., Elliott, J.A.W., Chang, S.X. and Chung, H.J. (2017) Flexible
and Self-Healing Aqueous supercapacitors for low temperature applications: Polyampholyte
gel electrolytes with biochar electrodes. Scientific Reports, 7:1685 (IF 4.259) (JCR Top 15%
(Q1), Multidisciplinary Science: 10/64)
75. Chen, X., Ok, Y.S., Mohan, D., Pittman, C.U., Jr. and Dou, X. (2017) The stability and
removal of water-dispersed CdSe/CdS core-shell quantum dots from water. Chemosphere,
76. Tack, F.M.G., Rinklebe, J., Ok, Y.S. and Tsang, D.C.W. (2017) International Conference on
Heavy Metals in the Environment (ICHMET). Chemosphere, 185:94-95(IF 4.208) (JCR
Top 20% (Q1), Environmental Sciences: 32/229)
77. Yu, I.K.M., Tsang, D.C.W., Yip, A.C.K., Chen, S.S., Ok, Y.S. and Poon, C.S. (2017)
Valorization of starchy, cellulosic, and sugary food waste into hydroxymethylfurfural by
one-pot catalysis. Chemosphere, 184:1099-1107 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20% (Q1),
78. Seshadri, B., Bolan, N.S., Choppala, G., Kunhikrishnan, A., Sanderson, P., Wang, H.,
Currie, L.D., Tsang, D., Ok, Y.S. and Kim, K. (2017) Potential value of phosphate
compounds in enhancing immobilization and reducing bioavailability of mixed heavy metal
contaminants in shooting range soil. Chemosphere, 184:197-206 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20%
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79. Bolan, S., Kunhikrishnan, A., Chowdhury, S., Seshafri, B. and Ok, Y.S. (2017) Comparative
analysis of speciation and bioaccessibility of arsenic in rice grains and complementary
medicines. Chemosphere, 182:433-440 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20% (Q1), Environmental
Sciences: 32/229)
80. Rizwan, M., Ali, S., Adrees, M., Ibrahim, M., Tsang, D.C.W., Zia-ur-Rehman, M., Zahir,
Z.A., Rinklebe, J., Tack, F.M.G. and Ok, Y.S.* (2017) A critical review on effects,
tolerance mechanisms and management of cadmium in vegetables. Chemosphere, 182:90-
105 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20% (Q1), Environmental Sciences: 32/229) (*Corresponding
Author)
81. Meng, F., Yuan, G., Wei, J., Bi, D., Ok, Y.S. and Wang, H. (2017) Humic substances as a
washing agent for Cd-contaminated soils. Chemosphere, 181:461-467 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top
82. Shaheen, S.M., Kwon, E.E., Biswas, J.K., Tack, F.M.G., Ok, Y.S. and Rinklebe, J. (2017)
Arsenic, chromium, molybdenum, and selenium: Geochemical fractions and potential
mobilization in riverine soil profiles originating from Germany and Egypt. Chemosphere,
83. Qi F., Dong, Z., Naidu, R., Bolan, N.S., Lamb, D., Ok, Y.S., Liu, C., Khan, N., Johir,
M.A.H. and Semple, K.T. (2017) Effects of acidic and neutral biochars on properties and
cadmium retention of soils. Chemosphere, 180:564-573 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20% (Q1),
84. Beiyuan, J., Awad, Y.M., Beckers, F., Tsang, D.C.W., Ok, Y.S. and Rinklebe, J. (2017)
Mobility and phytoavailability of As and Pb in a contaminated soil using pine sawdust
biochar under systematic change of redox conditions. Chemosphere, 178:110-118. (IF 4.208)
85. Igalavithana, A.D., Park, J., Ryu, C., Lee, Y.H., Hashimoto, Y., Huang, L., Kwon, E.E., Ok,
Y.S. and Lee, S.S. (2017) Slow pyrolyzed biochars from crop residues for soil metal(loid)
immobilization and microbial community abundance in contaminated agricultural soils.
Chemosphere, 177:157-166. (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20% (Q1), Environmental Sciences:
32/229)
86. Sun, Y., Lei, C., Khan, E., Chen, S.S., Tsang, D.C.W., Ok, Y.S., Lin, D., Feng, Y. and Li, X.
(2017) Nanoscale zero-valent iron for metal/metalloid removal from model hydraulic
fracturing wastewater. Chemosphere, 176:315-323 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20% (Q1),
87. Wang, S., Gao, B., Li, Y., Ok, Y.S., Shen, C. and Xue, S. (2017) Biochar provides a safe
and value-added solution for hyperaccumulating plant disposal: A case study of Phytolacca
acinosa Roxb. (Phytolaccaceae). Chemosphere, 178:59-64 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20% (Q1),
88. Chen, S.S, Taylor, J.S., Baek, K., Khan, E., Tsang, D.C.W. and Ok, Y.S. (2017)
Sustainability likelihood of remediation options for metal-contaminated soil/sediment.
Chemosphere, 174:421-427 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20% (Q1), Environmental Sciences:
32/229)
89. Lau, A.Y.T., Tsang D.C.W., Graham, N.J.D., Ok, Y.S., Yang, X. and Li, X.D. (2017)
Surface-modified biochar in a bioretention system for Escherichia coli removal from
stormwater. Chemosphere, 169:89-98 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20% (Q1), Environmental
Sciences: 32/229)
90. Igalavithana, A.D., Lee, S.E., Lee, Y.H., Tsang, D.C., Rinklebe, J., Kwon, E.E. and Ok,
Y.S.* (2017) Heavy metal immobilization and microbial community abundance by
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vegetable waste and pine cone biochar of agricultural soils. Chemosphere, 174:593-603 (IF
4.208) (JCR Top 20% (Q1), Environmental Sciences: 32/229) (*Corresponding Author)
91. Sun, Y., Chen, S.S., Tsang, D.C., Graham, N.J., Ok, Y.S., Feng, Y. and Li, X.D. (2017)
Zero-valent iron for the abatement of arsenate and selenate from flowback water of
hydraulic fracturing. Chemosphere, 167:163-170 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20% (Q1),
92. Qayyum, M.F., ur Rehman, M.Z., Ali, S., Rizwan, M., Naeem, A., Maqsood, M.A., Khalid,
H., Rinklebe, J. and Ok, Y.S. (2017) Residual effects of monoammonium phosphate,
gypsum and elemental sulfur on cadmium phytoavailability and translocation from soil to
wheat in an effluent irrigated field. Chemosphere, 39(2):403-415 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20%
93. Beiyuan, J., Tsang, D.C.W., Valix, M., Zhang, W., Yang, X., Ok, Y.S. and Li, X.D. (2017)
Selective dissolution followed by EDDS washing of an e-waste contaminated soil:
Extraction efficiency, fate of residual metals, and impact on soil environment. Chemosphere,
94. Lu, K., Yang, X., Gielen, G., Bolan, N., Ok, Y.S., Niazi, N.K., Xu, S., Yuan, G., Chen, X.,
Zhang, X., Liu, D., Song, Z., Liu, X. and Wang, H. (2017) Effect of bamboo and rice straw
biochars on the mobility and redistribution of heavy metals (Cd, Cu, Pb and Zn) in
contaminated soil. Journal of Environmental Management, 186(2):285-292 (IF 4.010) (JCR
95. Mandal, S., Sarkar, B., Bolan, N., Ok, Y.S. and Naidu, R. (2017) Enhancement of chromate
reduction in soils by surface modified biochar. Journal of Environmental Management,
186(2):277-284 (IF 4.010) (JCR Top 25% (Q1), Environmental Sciences: 39/229)
96. Rinklebe, J., Kumpiene, J., Du Laing, G. and Ok, Y.S. (2017) Biogeochemistry of trace
elements in the environment-Editorial to the special issue. Journal of Environmental
Management, 186:127-130 (IF 4.010) (JCR Top 25% (Q1), Environmental Sciences: 39/229)
97. Seneviratne, M., Weerasundara, L., Ok, Y.S., Rinklebe, J. and Vithanage, M. (2017)
Phytotoxicity attenuation in Vigna radiata under heavy metal stress at the presence of
biochar and N fixing bacteria. Journal of Environmental Management, 186(2):293-300 (IF
4.010) (JCR Top 25% (Q1), Environmental Sciences: 39/229)
98. Rehman, M.Z., Rizwan, M., Ali, S., Ok, Y.S., Ishaque, W., Saifullah, Nawaz, M.F., Akmal,
F. and Waqar, M. (2017) Remediation of heavy metal contaminated soils by using Solanum
nigrum: A review. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 143:236-248 (IF 3.743) (JCR
99. Abbas, T., Rizwan, M., Ali, S., Zia-ur-Rehman, M., Qayyum, M.F., Abbas, F., Hannan, F.,
Rinklebe, J. and Ok, Y.S. (2017) Effect of biochar on cadmium bioavailability and uptake in
wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) grown in a soil with aged contamination. Ecotoxicology and
47/229)
100. Anastopoulos, I., Bhatnagar, A., Hameed, B.H., Ok, Y.S. and Omirou, M. (2017) A review
on waste-derived adsorbents from sugar industry for pollutant removal in water and
wastewater. Journal of Molecular Liquids 240:179-188 (IF 2.914) (JCR (Q2), Chemistry,
Physical: 42/145)
101. Kim, J., Lee, J., Kim, K.H., Ok, Y.S., Jeon, Y.J. and Kwon, E.E. (2017) Pyrolysis of wastes
generated through saccharification of oak tree by using CO2 as reaction medium. Applied
Thermal Engineering, 110:335-345. (IF 3.483) (JCR Top 10% (Q1), Mechanics: 10/133)
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102. Hasan, Z., Ok, Y.S., Rinklebe, J., Tsang, Y.F., Cho, D.W. and Song, H. (2017) N doped
cobalt-carbon composite for reduction of p-nitrophenol and pendimethaline. Journal of
Alloys and Compounds, 703:118-124 (IF 3.133) (JCR Top 5% (Q1), Metallurgy &
Metallurgical Engineering: 5/74)
103. Hong, X., Fang, C., Hui, K.S., Hui, K.N., Zhuang, H., Liu, W. and Shan, S. (2017)
Influence of interfering anions on Cu2+ and Zn2+ ions removal on chestnut outer shell-
derived hydrochars in aqueous solution. RSC Advances, 7(81), 51199-51205 (IF 3.108)
(JCR (Q2), Chemistry, Multidisciplinary: 59/166)
104. Wang, H., Gao, B., Fang, J., Ok, Y. S., Xue, Y., Yang, K., and Cao, X. (2017) Engineered
biochar derived from eggshell-treated biomass for removal of aqueous lead. Ecological
Engineering (in press) (IF 2.914) (JCR (Q2), Environmental Sciences: 75/229) (Published
online:8 July 2017)
105. Shaheen, S.M., Tsadilas, C.D., Niazi, N.K., Hseu, Z.Y., Ok, Y.S., Selim, M. and Rinklebe, J.
(2017) Impact of biosolid application rates on competitive sorption and distribution
coefficients of Cd, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn in an Alfisol and an Entisol. Process Safety and
Environmental Protection (in press) (JCR (Q1), Engineering, Chemial: 31/135) (Published
online:26 October 2017)
106. Jien, S.H., Chen, W.C., Ok, Y.S., Awad, Y.M. and Liao, C.S. (2017) Short-term biochar
application induced variations in C and N mineralization in a compost-amended tropical soil.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research (in press) (IF 2.741) (JCR (Q2),
Environmental Sciences: 79/229) (Published online:1 June 2017)
107. Abbas, T., S., Rizwan, M., Ali,S., Adrees, M., Zia-ur-Rehman, M., Qayyum, M.F., Ok, Y.S.
and Murtaza, G. (2017) Effect of biochar on alleviation of cadmium toxicity in wheat
(Triticum aestivum L.) grown on Cd-contaminated saline soil. Environmental Science and
Pollution Research (in press) (IF 2.741) (JCR (Q2), Environmental Sciences: 79/229)
(Published online:10 April 2017)
108. Ali, S., Rizwan, M., Qayyum, M.F., Ok, Y.S., Ibrahim, M., Riaz, M., Arif, M.S., Hafeez, F.,
Al-Wabel, M.I. and Shahzad, A.N. (2017) Biochar soil amendment on alleviation of drought
and salt stress in plants: a critical review. Environmental Science and Pollution Research,
24(14):12700-12712 (IF 2.741) (JCR (Q2), Environmental Sciences: 79/229)
109. Wang, L., Chen, S.S., Tsang, D.C.W., Poon, C.S. and Ok, Y.S. (2017) Enhancing anti-
microbial properties of wood-plastic composites produced from timber and plastic wastes.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research 24:12227-12237 (IF 2.741) (JCR (Q2),
110. Yang, H. I., Lou, K., Rajapaksha, A. U., Ok, Y.S., Anyia, A. O. and Chang, S. X. (2017)
Adsorption of ammonium in aqueous solutions by pine sawdust and wheat straw biochars.
Environmental Sciences: 79/229) (Published online:22 Feb 2017)
111. Kang, S.W., Park, J.H., Kim, S.H., Seo, D.C., Ok, Y.S., and Cho, J.S. (2017) Establishment
of optimal barley straw biochar application conditions for rice cultivation in a paddy field.
Resources: 19/88) (Published online: 28 August 2017)
112. Igalavithana, A.D., Farooq, M., Kim, K.H., Lee, Y.H., Qayyum, M.F., Al-Wabel, M.I., Lee,
S.S. and Ok, Y.S.* (2017) Determining soil quality in urban agricultural regions by soil
enzyme-based index. Environmental Geochemistry and Health (in press) (IF 2.616) (JCR
Top 25% (Q1), Water Resources: 19/88) (Published online: 26 June 2017) (*Corresponding
Author)
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113. Seneviratne, M., Rajakaruna, N., Rizwan, M., Madawala, H.M.S.P., Ok, Y.S.* and
Vithanage M. (2017) Heavy metal-induced oxidative stress on seed germination and
seedling development: a critical review. Environmental Geochemistry and Health (in press)
(IF 2.616) (JCR Top 25% (Q1), Water Resources: 19/88) (Published online: 15 June 2017)
114. Melo, T.M., Bottlinger, M., Schulz, E., Leandro, W.M., de Aguiar Filho, A.M., Ok, Y.S.
and Rinklebe, J. (2017) Effect of biosolid hydrochar on toxicity to earthworms and brine
shrimp. Environmental Geochemistry and Health (in press) (IF 2.616) (JCR Top 25% (Q1),
Water Resources: 19/88) (Published online: 15 June 2017)
115. Awad, Y.M., Vithanage, M., Niazi, N.K., Rizwan, M., Rinklebe, J., Yang, J.E., Ok, Y.S.*
and Lee, S.S. (2017) Potential toxicity of trace elements and nanomaterials to Chinese
cabbage in arsenic- and lead-contaminated soil amended with biochars. Environmental
Geochemistry and Health (in press) (IF 2.616) (JCR Top 25% (Q1), Water Resources: 19/88)
(Published online: 26 May 2017) (*Corresponding Author)
116. Zhang, Y., Fan, J., Fu, M., Ok, Y.S., Hou, Y. and Cai, C. (2017) Adsorption antagonism and
synergy of arsenate(V) and cadmium(II) onto Fe-modified rice straw biochars.
Resources: 19/88) (Published online: 26 May 2017)
117. Guan, Z., Tang, X.Y., Yang, J.E., Ok, Y.S., Xu, Z., Nishimura, T. and Reid, B.J. (2017) A
review of source tracking techniques for fine sediment within a catchment. Environmental
(Published online: 28 April 2017)
118. Al-Wabel, M.I., Usman, A.R.A., Al-Farraj, A.S., Ok, Y.S., Abduljabbar, A., Al-Faraj, A.I.
and Sallam, A.S. (2017) Date palm waste biochars alter a soil respiration, microbial biomass
carbon, and heavy metal mobility in contaminated mined soil. Environmental Geochemistry
and Health (in press) (IF 2.616) (JCR Top 25% (Q1), Water Resources: 19/88) (Published
online: 19 April 2017)
119. Sarkar, S.K., Mondal, P., Biswas, J.K., Kwon, E.E., Ok, Y.S. and Rinklebe, J. (2017) Trace
elements in surface sediments of the Hooghly (Ganges) estuary: distribution and
contamination risk assessment. Environmental Geochemistry and Health (in press) (IF 2.616)
(JCR Top 25% (Q1), Water Resources: 19/88) (Published online: 11 April 2017)
120. Vithanage, M., Seneviratne, M., Ahmad, M., Sarkar, B. and Ok, Y.S.* (2017) Contrasting
effects of engineered carbon nanotubes on plants: A review. Environmental Geochemistry
and Health (in press) (IF 2.616) (JCR Top 25% (Q1), Water Resources: 19/88) (Published
online: 25 April 2017) (*Corresponding Author)
121. Vithanage, M., Herath, I., Almaroai, Y.A., Rajapaksha, A.U., Huang, L., Sung, J.K., Lee,
S.S. and Ok, Y.S. * (2017) Effects of carbon nanotube and biochar on bioavailability of Pb,
Cu and Sb in multi-metal contaminated soil. Environmental Geochemistry and Health (in
press) (IF 2.616) (JCR Top 25% (Q1), Water Resources: 19/88) (Published online: 22
March 2017) (*Corresponding Author)
122. Ahmad, M., Ahmad, M., Usman, A.R.A., Al-Faraj, A.S., Abduljabbar, A., Ok, Y.S. and Al-
Wabel, M.I. (2017) Date palm waste-derived biochar composites with silica and zeolite:
synthesis, characterization and implication for carbon stability and recalcitrant potential.
Resources: 19/88) (Published online: 23 March 2017)
123. Singh, M., Sarkar, B., Hussain, S., Ok, Y.S., Bolan, N.S. and Churchman, G.J. (2017)
Influence of physico-chemical properties of soil clay fractions on the retention of dissolved
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organic carbon. Environmental Geochemistry and Health (in press) (IF 2.616) (JCR Top 25%
(Q1), Water Resources: 19/88) (Published online: 28 March 2017)
124. Shaheen, S.M., Antoniadis, V., Kwon, E.E., Biswas, J.K., Wang, H.L., Ok, Y.S. and
Rinklebe, J. (2017) Biosolids application affects the competitive sorption and lability of
cadmium, nickel, lead, and Zinc in fluvial and calcareous soils. Environmental
(Published online: 03 March 2017)
125. Nam, T.H., Kim, L., Jeon, H.J., Kim, K., Ok, Y.S., Choi, S.D. and Lee, S.E. (2017)
Biomarkers indicate mixture toxicities of fluorene and phenanthrene with endosulfan toward
earthworm (Eisenia fetida). Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 39:307-317 (IF 2.616)
(JCR Top 25% (Q1), Water Resources: 19/88)
126. Jiang, S., Nguyen, T.A.H., Rudolph, V., Yang, H., Zhang, D., Ok, Y.S. and Huang, L. (2017)
Characterization of hard- and softwood biochars pyrolyzed at high temperature.
Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 39:403-415 (IF 2.616) (JCR Top 25% (Q1),
Water Resources: 19/88)
127. Bandara, T., Herath, I., Kumarathilaka, P., Hseu, Z.Y., Ok, Y.S. and Vithanage, M. (2017)
Efficacy of woody biomass and biochar for alleviating heavy metal bioavailability in
serpentine soil. Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 39:391-401 (IF 2.616) (JCR Top
25% (Q1), Water Resources: 19/88)
128. Lim, J.E., Sung, J.K., Sarkar, B., Wang, H., Hashimoto, Y., Tsang, D.C.W. and Ok, Y.S.
(2017) Impact of natural and calcined starfish (Asterina pectinifera) on the stabilization of
Pb, Zn and As in contaminated agricultural soil. Environmental Geochemistry and Health,
39:431-441 (IF 2.616) (JCR Top 25% (Q1), Water Resources: 19/88)
129. Beiyuan, J., Tsang, D.C.W., Yip, A.C.X., Zhang, W., Ok, Y.S. and Li, X.D. (2017) Risk
mitigation by waste-based permeable reactive barriers for groundwater pollution control at
e-waste recycling sites. Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 39:75-88 (IF 2.616) (JCR
Top 25% (Q1), Water Resources: 19/88)
130. Rizwan, M., Ali, S., Qayyum, M.F., Ok, Y.S., Zia-ur-Rehman, M., Abbas, Z. and Hannan, F.
(2017) Use of Maize (Zea mays L.) for phytomanagement of Cd-contaminated soils: A
critical review. Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 39:259-277 (IF 2.616) (JCR Top
131. APoucke, R.V., Ainsworth, J., Maeseele, M., Ok, Y.S., Meers, E. and Tack, F.M.G. (2017)
Chemical stabilization of Cd-contaminated soil using biochar. Applied Geochemistry (in
press) (IF 2.581) (JCR (Q2), Geochemistry&Geophysics: 29/84) (Published online:4
September 2017)
132. Alam, M.S., Swaren, L., von Gunten, K., Cossio, M., Bishop, B., Robbins, L.J., Hou, D.,
Flynn, S.L., Ok, Y.S., Konhauser, K.O. and Alessi, D.S. (2017). Application of surface
complexation modeling to trace metals uptake by biochar-amended agricultural soils.
Applied Geochemistry (in press) (IF 2.581) (JCR (Q2), Geochemistry&Geophysics: 29/84)
(Published online:24 August 2017)
133. Alotaibi, H.S., Usman, A.R., Abduljabbar, A.S., Ok, Y.S., Al-Faraj, A.I., Sallam, A.S. and
Al-Wabel, M.I. (2017) Carbon mineralization and biochemical effects of short-term wheat
straw in crude oil contaminated sandy soil. Applied Geochemistry (in press) (IF 2.581) (JCR
(Q2), Geochemistry&Geophysics: 29/84) (Published online:1 March 2017)
134. Hussain, M., Farooq, M., Nawaz, A., Al-Sadi, A.M., Solaiman, Z.M., Alghamdi, S.S.,
Ammara, U., Ok, Y.S. and Siddique, K.H.M. (2017) Biochar for crop production: Potential
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benefits and risks. Journal of Soils and Sediments, 17:685-716 (IF 2.522) (JCR (Q2), Soil
Science: 10/34)
135. Ahmad M., Lee, S.S., Lee, S.E., Al-Wabel, M.I., Tsang, D.C.W. and Ok, Y.S.* (2017)
Biochar-induced changes in soil properties affected immobilization/mobilization of
metals/metalloids in contaminated soils. Journal of Soils and Sediments, 17:717-730 (IF
2.522) (JCR (Q2), Soil Science: 10/34) (*Corresponding Author)
136. Awad, Y.M., Lee, S.S., Ok, Y.S. and Kuzyakov, Y. (2017) Effects of biochar and
polyacrylamide on decomposition of soil organic matter and 14C-labeled alfalfa residues.
Journal of Soils and Sediments, 17:611-620 (IF 2.522) (JCR (Q2), Soil Science: 10/34)
137. Awad, Y.M., Pausch, J., Ok, Y.S.* and Kuzyakov, Y. (2017) Interactive effects of biochar
and polyacrylamide on decomposition of maize rhizodeposits: Implications from 14C
labeling and microbial metabolic quotient. Journal of Soils and Sediments, 17:621-631 (IF
2.522) (JCR (Q2), Soil Science: 10/34) (*Corresponding Author)
138. Meier, S., Curaqueo, G., Khan, N., Bolan, N., Cea, M., Eugenia, G.M., Cornejo, P., Ok, Y.S.
and Borie, F. (2017) Chicken-manure-derived biochar reduced bioavailability of copper in a
contaminated soil. Journal of Soils and Sediments, 17:741-750 (IF 2.522) (JCR (Q2), Soil
Science: 10/34)
139. Herath, I., Iqbal, M.C.M., Al-Wabel, M.I., Abduljabbar, A., Ahmad, M., Usman, A.R.A.,
Ok, Y.S. and Vithanage, M. (2017) Bioenergy-derived waste biochar for reducing mobility,
bioavailability and phytotoxicity of chromium in anthropized tannery soil. Journal of Soils
and Sediments, 17:731-740 (IF 2.522) (JCR (Q2), Soil Science: 10/34)
140. Bandara, T., Herath, I., Kumarathilaka, P., Seneviratne, M., Seneviratne, G., Rajakaruna, N.,
Vithanage, M and Ok, Y.S. (2017) Role of woody biochar and fungal-bacterial co-
inoculation on enzyme activity and metal immobilization in serpentine soil. Journal of Soils
and Sediments, 17:665-673 (IF 2.522) (JCR (Q2), Soil Science: 10/34)
141. Mehmood, T., Bibi, I., Shahid, M., Niazi, N.K., Murtaza, B., Wang, H., Ok, Y.S., Sarkar, B.,
Javed, M.T. and Murtaza, G. (2017) Effect of compost addition on arsenic uptake,
morphological and physiological attributes of maize plants grown in contrasting soils.
Journal of Geochemical Exploration, 178:83-91 (IF 2.464) (JCR (Q2), Geochemistry &
Geophysics: 32/84)
142. Yang, X., Wang, H., Strong, P.J., Xu, S., Liu, S., Lu, K., Sheng, K., Guo, J., Che, L., He, L.,
Ok, Y.S., Yuan, G., Shen, Y. and Chen, X. (2017) Thermal properties of biochars derived
from waste biomass generated by agricultural and forestry sectors. Energies, 10(4): 469 (IF
2.262) (JCR (Q2), Energy&Fuels: 45/92)
143. Yang, J.E. and Ok, Y.S. (2017) Kinetics of Hg adsorption onto noncrystalline Al hydroxide
as influenced by low-molecular-weight organic ligands. Archives of Agronomy and Soil
Science, 63(1):124-135 (IF 2.137) (JCR (Q1), Agronomy: 17/83)
144. Ibrahim, A., Usman, A.R.A., Al-Wabel, M.I., Nadeem, M., Ok, Y.S. and Al-Omran, A.
(2017) Effects of conocarpus biochar on hydraulic properties of calcareous sandy soil:
Influence of particle size and application depth. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science,
63(2):185-197 (IF 2.137) (JCR (Q1), Agronomy: 17/83)
145. Igalavithana, A.D., Lee, S.S., Niazi, N.K., Lee, Y.H., Kim, K.H., Park, J.H., Moon, D.H.
and Ok, Y.S. (2017) Assessment of soil health in urban agriculture: Soil enzymes and
microbial properties. Sustainability, 9:310 (IF 1.789) (JCR (Q3), Environmental Sciences:
146. Igalavithana, A.D., Ok, Y.S., Niazi, N.K., Rizwan, M., Al-Wabel, M.I., Usman, A.R.A.,
Moon, D.H. and Lee, S.S. (2017) Effect of corn residue biochar on the hydraulic properties
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of sandy loam soil. Sustainability, 9:266 (IF 1.789) (JCR (Q3), Environmental Sciences:
147. Sethupathi, S., Zhang, M., Rajapaksha, A.U., Lee, S.R., Mohamad Nor, N., Mohamed, A.R.,
Al-Wabel, M., Lee, S.S. and Ok, Y.S.* (2017) Biochars as potential adsorbers of CH4, CO2
and H2S. Sustainability, 9:121 (IF 1.789) (JCR (Q3), Environmental Sciences: 119/229)
148. Niazi, N.K., Bibi, I., Fatimah, A., Shahid, M., Javed, M.T., Wang, H., Ok, Y.S., Bashir, S.,
Murtaza, B., Saqib, Z.A. and Shakoor, M.B. (2017) Phosphate-assisted phytoremediation of
arsenic by Brassica napus and Brassica juncea: Morphological and physiological response.
International Journal of Phytoremediation 19(7):670-678 (IF 1.770) (JCR (Q2),
149. Ashraf, A., Bibi, I., Niazi, N.K., Ok, Y.S., Murtaza, G., Shahid, M., Kunhikrishnan, A., Li,
D. and Mahmood, T. (2017) Chromium(VI) sorption efficiency of acid-activated banana
peel over organo-montmorillonite in aqueous solutions. International Journal of
Phytoremediation, 19(7):605-613 (IF 1.770) (JCR (Q2), Environmental Sciences: 96/225)
150. Ahmad, M., Ahmad, M., Usman, A.R., Al-Faraj, A.S., Ok, Y.S., Hussain, Q., Abduljabbar,
A. and Al-Wabel, M.I. (2017) An efficient phosphorus scavenging from aqueous solution
using magnesiothermally modified bio-calcite. Environmental Technology, 33:1271-1278
(IF 1.751) (JCR (Q3), Environmental Sciences: 122/229)
151. Kim, H.S., Kim, K.R., Yang, J.E., Ok, Y.S., Kim, W.I., Kunhikrishnan A. and Kim, K.H.
(2017) Amelioration of horticultural growing media properties through rice hull biochar
incorporation. Waste and Biomass Valorization, 8:483-492 (IF 1.337) (JCR (Q4),
152. Karunanithi, R., Ok, Y.S., Dharmarajan, R., Ahmad, M., Seshadri, B., Bolan, N. and Naidu,
R. (2017) Sorption, kinetics and thermodynamics of phosphate sorption onto soybean stover
derived biochar. Environmental Technology & Innovation, 8:113-125.
153. Stefaniuk, M., Oleszczuk, P. and Ok, Y.S. (2016) Review on nano zerovalent iron (nZVI):
From synthesis to environmental applications. Chemical Engineering Journal, 287:618-632
(IF 6.216) (JCR Top 10% (Q1), Engineering, Chemical: 6/135)
154. Ahmad, M., Ok, Y.S.*, Rajapaksha, A.U., Lim, J.E., Kim, B.Y., Ahn, J.H., Lee Y.H., Al-
Wabel, M.I., Lee S.E. and Lee S.S. (2016) Lead and copper immobilization in a shooting
range soil using soybean stover- and pine needle-derived biochars: Chemical, microbial and
spectroscopic assessments. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 301:179-186 (IF 6.065) (*Co-
first author) (JCR Top 5% (Q1), Engineering, Civil: 1/125) (HCP (Google Scholar: 14
citations & Scopus: 7 citations))
155. Inyang, M.I., Gao, B., Yao, Y., Xue, Y., Zimmerman, A., Mosa, A., Pullammanappallil, P.,
Ok, Y.S. and Cao, X. (2016) A review of biochar as a low-cost adsorbent for aqueous heavy
metal removal. Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology, 46(4):406-433
(IF 5.790) (JCR Top 15% (Q1), Environmental Sciences: 16/229)
156. Rizwan, M., Ali, S., Rizvi, H., Rinklebe, J., Tsang, D.C.W., Meers, E., Ok, Y.S. and Ishaque,
W. (2016) Phytomanagement of heavy metals in contaminates soils using sunflower-A
review. Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology, 46:1498-1528 (IF
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157. Mandal, S., Sarkar, B., Bolan, N., Novak, J., Ok, Y.S., Zwieten, L.V., Singh, B.P., Kirkham,
M.B., Choppala, G., Spokas, K. and Naidu, R. (2016) Designing advanced biochar products
for maximinzing greenhouse gas mitigation potential. Critical Reviews in Environmental
Science and Technology, 46:1367-1401 (IF 5.790) (JCR Top 15% (Q1), Environmental
Sciences: 16/229)
158. Shakoor, M.B., Niazi, N.K., Bibi, I., Murtaza, G., Kunhikrishnan, A., Seshadri, B., Shahid,
M., Ali, S., Bolan, N.S., Ok, Y.S., Abid, M. and Ali, F. (2016) Remediation of arsenic-
contaminated water using agricultural wastes as biosorbents. Critical Reviews in
Environmental Science & Technology, 46(5):467-499 (IF 5.790) (JCR Top 15% (Q1),
159. Yu, I.K.M., Tsang, D.C.W., Yip, A.C.K., Chen, S.S., Ok, Y.S. and Poon, C.S. (2016)
Valorization of food waste into hydroxymethylfurfural: Dual role of metal ions in
successive conversion steps. Bioresource Technology, 219:338-347 (IF 5.651) (JCR Top 15%
(Q1), Agricultural Engineering: 1/14)
160. Poucke, R.V., Nachenius, R.W., Agbo, K.E., Hensgen, F., Bühle, L., Wachendorf, M., Ok,
Y.S., Tack, F.M.G., Prins, W., Ronsse, F. and Meers, E. (2016) Mild hydrothermal
conditioning prior to torrefaction and slow pyrolysis of low-value biomass. Bioresource
Technology, 217:104-112 (IF 5.651) (JCR Top 5% (Q1), Agricultural Engineering: 1/14)
161. Cho, D.W., Lee, J., Yoon, K., Ok, Y.S., Kwon, E.E. and Song, H. (2016) Pyrolysis of
FeCl3-pretreated spent coffee grounds using CO2 as a reaction medium. Energy Conversion
and Management, 127:437-442 (IF 5.589) (JCR Top 5% (Q1), Mechanics: 4/133)
162. Bolan, S., Naidu, R., Kunhikrishnan, A., Seshadri, B., Ok, Y.S., Palanisami, T., Dong, M.
and Clark, I. (2016) Speciation and bioavailability of lead in complementary medicines.
Science of the Total Environment, 539:304-312 (IF 4.900) (JCR Top 10% (Q1),
163. Yan, Y., Qi, F., Balaji, S., Xu, Y., Hou, J., Ok, Y.S., Dong, X., Li, Q., Sun, X., Wang, L.
and Bolan, N. (2016) Utilization of phosphorus loaded alkaline residue to immobilize lead
in a shooting range soil. Chemosphere, 162:315-323 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20% (Q1),
164. Beiyuan, J., Tsang, D.C.W., Ok, Y.S., Zhang, W., Yang, X., Baek, K. and Li, X.D. (2016)
Integrating EDDS-enhanced washing with low-cost stabilization of metal-contaminated soil
from an e-waste recycling site. Chemosphere, 159:426-432 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20% (Q1),
165. Shih, Y., Lien, H.L., Yan, W. and Ok, Y.S. (2016) Special issue on thermodynamics and
kinetics of emerging contaminants in the environment. Chemosphere, 155:257-258 (IF
166. Novak, J., Ro, K., Ok, Y.S., Sigua, G., Spokas, K., Uchimiya, S. and Bolan, N. (2016)
Biochars multifunctional role as a novel technology in the agricultural, environmental, and
industrial sectors. Chemosphere, 142:1-3 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20% (Q1), Environmental
Sciences: 32/229)
167. Jiang, S., Huang, L., Nguyen, T.A.H., Ok, Y.S., Rudolph, V., Yang, H. and Zhang, D. (2016)
Copper and zinc adsorption by softwood and hardwood biochars under elevated sulphate-
induced salinity and acidic pH conditions. Chemosphere, 142:64-71 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20%
Competitive adsorption of heavy metals onto sesame straw biochar in aqueous solutions.
Chemosphere, 142:77-83 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20% (Q1), Environmental Sciences: 32/229)
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169. Mandal, S., Thangarajan, R., Bolan, N.S., Sarkar, B., Khan, N., Ok, Y.S. and Naidu, R.
(2016) Biochar-induced concomitant decrease in ammonia volatilization and increase in
nitrogen use efficiency by wheat. Chemosphere, 142:120-127 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20%
170. Kim, H.S., Kim, K.R., Yang, J.E., Ok, Y.S., Owens, G., Nehls, T., Wessolek, G. and Kim,
K.H. (2016) Effect of biochar on reclaimed tidal land soil properties and maize (Zea mays L.)
response. Chemosphere, 142:153-159 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20% (Q1), Environmental
Sciences: 32/229)
171. Mayakaduwa, S.S., Kumarathilake, P., Herath, I., Ahmad, M., Al-Wabel, M., Ok, Y.S.,
Usman, A., Abduljabbar, A. and Vithanage, M. (2016) Equilibrium and kinetic mechanisms
of woody biochar on aqueous glyphosate removal. Chemosphere, 144:2516-2521 (IF 4.208)
172. Rajapaksha, A.U., Chen, S.S., Tsang D.C.W., Zhang, M., Vithanage, M., Mandal, S., Gao,
B., Bolan, N.S. and Ok, Y.S.* (2016) Engineered/designer biochar for contaminant
removal/immobilization from soil and water: Potential and implication of biochar
modification. Chemosphere, 148:276-291 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20% (Q1), Environmental
Sciences: 32/229) (*Corresponding Author)
173. Vithanage, M., Mayakaduwa, S.S., Herath, I., Ok, Y.S. and Mohan, D. (2016) Kinetics,
thermodynamics and mechanistic studies of carbofuran removal using biochars from tea
waste and rice husks. Chemosphere, 150:781-789 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20% (Q1),
174. Cho, D.W., Lee, J., Ok, Y.S., Kwon, E.E. and Song, H. (2016) Fabrication of a novel
magnetic carbon nanocomposite adsorbent via pyrolysis of sugar. Chemosphere, 163:305-
312 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20% (Q1), Environmental Sciences: 32/229)
175. Chaney, R.L., Kim, W.I., Yang, J.E. and Ok, Y.S. (2016) Integrated management strategies
for arsenic and cadmium in rice paddy environments. Geoderma, 270:1-2 (IF 4.036) (JCR
Top 20% (Q1), Soil Science: 5/34)
176. Ahmad, M., Ok, Y.S.*, Kim, B.Y., Ahn, J.H., Lee, Y.H., Zhang, M., Moon, D.H., Al-Wabel,
M.I. and Lee, S.S. (2016) Impact of soybean stover- and pine needle-derived biochars on Pb
and As mobility, microbial community, and carbon stability in a contaminated agricultural
soil. Journal of Environmental Management, 166:131-139 (IF 4.010) (JCR Top 25% (Q1),
Environmental Sciences: 39/229) (*Co-first author)
177. Rehman, M.Z., Rizwan, M., Ali, S., Fatima, N., Yousaf, B., Naeem, A., Sabir, M., Ahmad,
H.R. and Ok, Y.S. (2016) Contrasting effects of biochar, compost and farm manure on
alleviation of nickel toxicity in maize (Zea mays L.) in relation to plant growth,
photosynthesis and metal uptake. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 133:218-225 (IF
178. Rizwan, M., Ali, S., Abbas, T., Zia-ur-Rehman, M., Hannan, F., Keller, C., Al-Wabel, M.I.
and Ok, Y.S. (2016) Cadmium minimization in wheat: A critical review. Ecotoxicology and
47/229)
179. Oleszczuk, P., Ćwikła-Bundyra, W., Bogusz, A., Skwarek, E. and Ok, Y.S. (2016)
Characterization of nanoparticles of biochars from different biomass. Journal of Analytical
and Applied Pyrolysis, 121:165-172 (IF 3.471) (JCR Top 20% (Q1), Chemistry, Analytical:
14/76)
180. Park, J.H., Kim, S.H., Delaune, R.D., Kang, B.H., Kang, S.W., Cho, J.S., Ok, Y.S. and Seo,
D.C. (2016) Enhancement of phosphorus removal with near-neutral pH utilizing steel and
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ferronickel slags for application of constructed wetlands. Ecological Engineering, 95:612-
621 (IF 2.914) (JCR (Q2), Environmental Sciences: 75/229)
181. Cheng, Q., Huang, Q., Khan, S., Liu, Y., Liao, Z., Li, G. and Ok, Y.S. (2016) Adsorption of
Cd by peanut husks and peanut husk biochar from aqueous solutions. Ecological
Engineering, 87:240-245 (IF 2.914) (JCR (Q2), Environmental Sciences:75/229)
182. Younis, U., Malik, S.A., Rizwan, M., Qayyum, M.F., Ok, Y.S., Shah, M.H.R., Rehman, R.A.
and Ahmad, N. (2016) Biochar enhances the cadmium tolerance in spinach (Spinacia
oleracea) through modification of Cd uptake and physiological and biochemical attributes.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 23(21):21385-21394 (IF 2.741) (JCR (Q2),
183. Wang, H. and Ok, Y.S.* (2016) Contaminated Land, Ecological Assessment, and
Remediation Conference Series (CLEAR 2014): Environmental remediation with advanced
materials. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 23:949-950 (IF 2.741) (JCR (Q2),
Environmental Sciences: 79/229)) (*Corresponding Author)
184. Liu, C., Wang, H., Tang, X., Guan, Z., Reid, B. J., Rajapaksha, A.U., Ok, Y.S. and Sun, H.
(2016) Biochar increased water holding capacity but accelerated organic carbon leaching
from a sloping farmland soil in China. Environmental Science and Pollution Research,
23:995-1006 (IF 2.741) (JCR (Q2), Environmental Sciences: 79/229)
185. Yong, S.K., Skinner, W.M., Bolan, N.S., Lombi, E., Kunhikrishnan, A. and Ok Y.S. (2016)
Sulfur crosslinks from thermal degradation of chitosan dithiocarbamate derivatives and
thermodynamic study for sorption of copper and cadmium from aqueous system.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 23:1050-1059 (IF 2.741) (JCR (Q2),
186. Jeon, H.J., Lee, Y.H., Mo, H.H., Kim, M.J., Al-Wabel, M.I., Kim, Y., Cho, K., Kim, T.W.,
Ok, Y.S.* and Lee, S.E. (2016) Chlorpyrifos-induced biomarkers in Japanese medaka
(Oryzias latipes). Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 23:1071-1080 (IF 2.741)
(JCR (Q2), Environmental Sciences: 79/229) (*Corresponding Author)
187. Kim, S.H., Cho, J.S., Park, J.H., Heo, J.S., Ok, Y.S., Delaune, R.D. and Seo, D.C. (2016)
Long-term performance of vertical-flow and horizontal-flow constructed wetlands as
affected by season, N load, and operating stage for treating nitrogen from domestic sewage.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 23:1108-1119 (IF 2.741) (JCR (Q2),
188. Rizwan, M., Ali, S., Qayyum, M.F., Ibrahim, M., Zia-ur-Rehman, M., Abbas, T. and Ok,
Y.S. (2016) Mechanisms of biochar-mediated alleviation of toxicity of trace elements in
plants: A critical review. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 23:2230-2248 (IF
2.741) (JCR (Q2), Environmental Sciences: 79/229)
189. Moon, D.H., Cheong, K.H., Koutsospyros, A., Chang Y.Y., Hyun, S., Ok, Y.S. and Park,
J.H. (2016) Assessment of waste oyster shells and coal mine drainage sludge for the
stabilization of As-, Pb-, and Cu-contaminated soil. Environmental Science and Pollution
Research, 23:2362-2370 (IF 2.741) (JCR (Q2), Environmental Sciences: 79/229)
190. Wong, M.H., Ok, Y.S. and Naidu, R. (2016) Biological-waste as resource, with a focus on
food waste. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 23:7071-7073 (IF 2.741) (JCR
191. Rizwan, M., Ali, S., Adrees, M., Rizvi., H., Zia-ur-Rehman., M., Hannan, F., Qayyum, M.
F., Hafeez, F. and Ok, Y.S. (2016) Cadmium stress in rice: toxic effects, tolerance
mechanisms, and management: A critical review. Environmental Science and Pollution
Research, 23(18):17859-17879 (IF 2.741) (JCR (Q2), Environmental Sciences: 79/229)
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192. Mayakaduwa, S.S., Herath, I., Ok, Y.S., Mohan, D. and Vithanage, M. (2016) Insights into
aqueous carbofuran removal by modified and non-modified rice husk biochars.
Environmental Sciences: 79/229) (Published online: 23 August 2016)
193. Usman, A.R.A., Ahmad, M., El-Mahrouky, M., Al-Omran, A., Ok, Y.S., Sh. Sallam, A., El-
Naggar, A.H. and Al-Wabel, M.I. (2016) Chemically modified biochar produced from
Conocarpus waste increases NO3 removal from aqueous solutions. Environmental
Geochemistry and Health, 38:511-521 (IF 2.616) (JCR Top 25% (Q1), Water Resources:
19/88)
194. Lou, K., Rajapaksha, A.U., Ok, Y.S. and Chang, S.X. (2016) Sorption of copper(II) from
synthetic oil sands process-affected water (OSPW) by pine sawdust biochars: Effects of
pyrolysis temperature and steam activation. Journal of Soils and Sediments, 8:2081-2089
(IF 2.522) (JCR (Q2), soil science: 10/34)
195. Rajapaksha, A.U., Vithanage, M., Lee, S.S., Seo, D.C., Tsang, D.C.W. and Ok, Y.S.* (2016)
Steam activation of biochars facilitates kinetics and pH-resilience of sulfamethazine
sorption. Journal of Soils and Sediments, 16:889-895 (IF 2.522) (JCR (Q2), Soil Science:
196. Park, J.H., Cho, J.S., Ok, Y.S., Kim, S.H., Heo, J.S., Delaune, R.D., Seo, D.C. (2016)
Comparison of single and competitive metal adsorption by pepper stem biochar. Archives of
Agronomy and Soil Science, 62(5):617-632 (IF 2.137) (JCR (Q2), Agronomy: 34/83)
197. Chen, X., Dou, X., Mohan, D., Jr., C.U.P., Hu, M. and Ok, Y.S. (2016) Effects of surface
iron hydroxyl group site densities on arsenate adsorption by iron oxide nanocomposites.
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Letters, 8:1020-1027 (IF 1.889) (JCR (Q3), Materials
Science, Multidisciplinary: 133/275)
198. Abid, M., Niazi, N.K., Bibi, I., Farooqi, A., Ok, Y.S., Kunhikrishnan, A., Ali, F., Ali, S.,
Igalavithana, A.D. and Arshad, M. (2016) Arsenic(V) biosorption by charred orange peel in
aqueous environments. International Journal of Phytoremediation, 18:442-449 (IF 1.770)
199. Usman, A.R.A., Al-Wabel, M.I., Ok, Y.S., Al-Harbi, A., Wahb-Allah, M., El-Naggar, A. M.,
Ahmad, M., Al-Faraj, A. and Al-Omran, A. (2016) Conocarpus biochar induces changes in
soil nutrient availability and tomato growth under saline irrigation. Pedosphere, 26:27-38
(IF 1.734) (JCR (Q3), Soil Science: 20/34)
200. El-Naggar, A.H., Alzhrani, A.K.R., Ahmad, M., Usman, A.R.A., Mohan, D., Ok, Y.S. and
Al-Wabel, M.I. (2016) Preparation of activated and non-activated carbon from Conocarpus
pruning waste as low-cost adsorbent for removal of heavy metal ions from aqueous solution.
BioResources, 11(1):1092-1107 (IF 1.334) (JCR (Q1), Materials Science, Paper & Wood:
5/21)
201. Awad, Y.M., Ok, Y.S., Igalavithana, A.D., Lee, Y.H., Sonn, Y.K., Usman, A.R.A., Al-
Wabel, M.I. and Lee, S.S. (2016) Sulphamethazine in poultry manure changes carbon and
nitrogen mineralization in soils. Chemistry and Ecology, 32:899-918 (IF: 1.463) (JCR (Q3),
202. Li, Y., Mohan, D., Pittman Jr., C.U., Ok, Y.S. and Dou, X. (2016) Removal of antimonate
and antimonite from water by schwertmannite granules. Desalination and Water Treatment,
57:25639-25652 (IF 1.272) (JCR (Q3), Engineering, Chemical: 74/135)
203. Kang, S.W., Park, J.W., Seo, D.C., Ok, Y.S., Park, K.D., Choi, I.W. and Cho, J.S. (2016)
Effect of biochar application on rice yield and greenhouse gas emission under different
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nutrient conditions from paddy soil. Journal of Environmental Engineering, 142(10) (IF
1.125) (JCR (Q2), Engineering, Civil: 58/126)
204. Park, J.H., Kim, S.H., Kang, S.W., Kang, B.H., Cho, J.S., Heo, J.S., Delaune, R. D., Ok,
Y.S. and Seo, D.C. (2016) Adsorption of Cd, Cu and Zn from aqueous solutions onto
ferronickel slag under different potentially toxic metal combination. Water Science and
Technology, 73(5):993-999 (IF 1.197) (JCR (Q3), Water Resources: 61/88)
205. Mayakaduwa, S.S., Vithanage, M., Karunarathna, A., Mohan, D. and Ok, Y..S. (2016)
Interface interactions between insecticide carbofuran and tea waste biochars produced at
different pyrolysis temperatures. Chemical Speciation & Bioavailability, 28(1-4):110-118
(IF 1.054) (JCR (Q4), Environmental Sciences: 182/229) (*Corresponding Author)
206. Jin, D.F., Xu, Y.Y., Zhang, M., Jung, Y.S. and Ok, Y.S. (2016) Comparative evaluation for
the sorption capacity of four carbonaceous sorbents to phenol. Chemical Speciation &
Bioavailability, 28(1-4):18-25 (IF 1.054) (JCR (Q4), Environmental Sciences: 182/229)
207. Lou, K., Rajapaksha, A.U., Ok, Y.S. and Chang, S.X. (2016) Pyrolysis temperature and
steam activation effects on sorption of phosphate on pine sawdust biochars in aqueous
solutions. Chemical Speciation & Bioavailability, 28(1-4):42-50 (IF 1.054) (JCR (Q4),
208. Moon, Y.S., Jeon, H.J., Nam, T.H., Choi, S.D., Park, B.J., Ok, Y.S. and Lee, S.E. (2016)
Acute toxicity and gene responses induced by endosulfan in zebrafish (Danio rerio)
embryos. Chemical Speciation & Bioavailability, 28(1-4):103-109 (IF 1.054) (JCR (Q4),
209. Zhang, M., Xu, L.H., Lee, S.S. and Ok, Y.S. (2016) Sorption of polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons (PAHs) by dietary fiber extracted from wheat bran. Chemical Speciation &
Bioavailability, 28(1-4):13-17 (IF 1.054) (JCR (Q4), Environmental Sciences: 182/229)
210. Kang, S.W., Seo, D.C., Cheong, Y.H., Park, J.W., Park, J.H., Kang, H.W., Park, K.D., Ok,
Y.S. and Cho, J.S. (2016) Effect of barley straw biochar application on greenhouse gas
emissions from upland soil for Chinese cabbage cultivation in short-term laboratory
experiments. Journal of Mountain Science, 13(4):693-702 (IF 1.016) (JCR (Q4),
211. Naeem, A., Saifullah, Rehman, M.Z., Akhtar, T., Ok, Y.S. and Rengel, Z. (2016) Genetic
variation in cadmium accumulation and tolerance among wheat cultivars at seedling stage.
Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 47(5):554-562 (IF 0.589) (JCR (Q3),
Agronomy: 57/83)
212. Alam, M.S., Cossio, M., Robinson, L., Wang, X., Kenney, J.P.L., Konhauser, K.O.,
MacKenzie, M.D., Ok, Y.S. and Alessi, D.S. (2016) Removal of organic acids from water
using biochar and petroleum coke. Environmental Technology & Innovation, 6:141-154
213. Rajapaksha, A.U., Vithanage, M., Ahmad, M., Seo, D.C., Cho, J.S., Lee, S.E., Lee, S.S. and
Ok, Y.S.* (2015) Enhanced sulfamethazine removal by steam-activated invasive plant-
derived biochar. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 290:43-50 (IF 6.065) (JCR Top 5% (Q1),
Engineering, Civil: 1/125) (*Corresponding Author)
214. Saderson, P., Naidu, R., Bolan, N., Lim, J.E. and Ok, Y.S. (2015) Chemical stabilisation of
lead in shooting range soils with phosphate and magnesium oxide: Synchrotron
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investigation. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 299:395-403 (IF 6.065) (JCR Top 5% (Q1),
Engineering, Civil: 1/125)
215. Karunanithi, R., Szogi, A.A., Bolan, N., Naidu, R., Loganathan, P., Hunt, P.G., Vanotti,
M.B., Saint, C.P., Ok, Y.S. and Krishnamoorthy, S. (2015) Phosphorus recovery and reuse
from waste streams. Advances in Agronomy, 131:173-250 (IF 4.381) (JCR Top 5% (Q1),
Agronomy: 3/83)
216. Kim, J.H., Ok, Y.S., Choi, G.H. and Park, B.J. (2015) Residual perfluorochemicals in the
biochar from sewage sludge. Chemosphere, 134:435-437 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20% (Q1),
217. El-Naggar, A.H., Usman, A.R.A., Al-Omran, A., Ok, Y.S., Ahmad, M. and Al-Wabel, A.I.
(2015) Carbon mineralization and nutrient availability in calcareous sandy soils amended
with woody waste biochar. Chemosphere, 138:67-73 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20% (Q1),
218. Vithanage, M., Rajapaksha, A.U., Ahmad, M., Uchimiya, M., Dou, X., Alessi, D.S. and Ok,
Y.S.* (2015) Mechanisms of antimony adsorption onto soybean stover-derived biochar in
aqueous solutions. Journal of Environmental Management, 151:443-449 (IF 4.010) (JCR
Top 25% (Q1), Environmental Sciences: 39/229) (*Corresponding Author)
219. Lehmann, J., Kuzyakov, Y., Pan, G and Ok Y.S. (2015) Biochars and the plant-soil interface.
Plant and Soil, 395:1-5 (IF 2.969) (JCR Top 15% (Q1), Agronomy: 9/83)
220. Usman, A.R.A., Abduljabbar, A., Vithanage, M., Ok, Y.S., Ahmad, M., Ahmad, M., Elfaki,
J., Abdulazeem, S.S. and Al-Wabel, M.I. (2015) Biochar production from date palm waste:
Charring temperature induced changes in composition and surface chemistry. Journal of
Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 115:392-400 (IF 3.471) (JCR Top 15% (Q1),
Spectroscopy: 5/43)
221. Ahmed, M.B.M., Rajapaksha, A.U., Lim, J.E., Vu, N.T., Kim, I.S., Kang, H.M., Lee, S.S.
and Ok, Y.S.* (2015) Distribution and accumulative pattern of tetracyclines and
sulfonamides in edible vegetables of cucumber, tomato, and lettuce. Journal of Agricultural
and Food Chemistry, 63(2):398-405 (IF 2.857) (JCR Top 25% (Q1), Agriculture,
Multidisciplinary: 3/57) (*Corresponding Author)
222. Vithanage, M., Rajapaksha, A.U., Zhang, M., Thiele-Bruhn, S., Lee, S.S. and Ok, Y.S.*
(2015) Acid-activated biochar increased sulfamethazine retention in soils. Environmental
Science and Pollution Research, 22:2175-2186 (IF 2.741) (JCR (Q2), Environmental
Sciences: 79/229) (*Corresponding Author)
223. Moon, D.H., Wazne, M., Cheong, K.H., Chang, Y.Y., Baek, K., Ok, Y.S. and Park, J.H.
(2015) Stabilization of As-, Pb-, and Cu-contaminated soil using calcined oyster shells and
steel slag. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 22:11162-11169 (IF 2.741) (JCR
224. Park, J.H., Kim, S.H., Delaune, R.D., Cho, J.S., Heo, J.S., Ok, Y.S. and Seo, D.C. (2015)
Enhancement of nitrate removal in constructed wetlands utilizing a combined autotrophic
and heterotrophic denitrification technology for treating hydroponic wastewater containing
high nitrate and low organic carbon concentrations. Agricultural Water Management, 162:1-
14 (IF 2.603) (JCR Top 15% (Q1), Water Resources: 10/85)
225. Jung, K.W., Hwang, M.J., Ahn, K.H., and Ok, Y.S. (2015) Kinetic study on phosphate
removal from aqueous solution by biochar derived from peanut shell as renewable
adsorptive media. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology,
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226. Rajapaksha, A.U., Ahmad, M., Vithanage, M., Kim, K.R., Chang, J. Y., Lee, S.S. and Ok,
Y.S.* (2015) The role of biochar, natural iron oxides, and nanomaterials as soil amendments
for immobilizing metals in shooting range soil. Environmental Geochemistry and Health,
37:931-942 (IF 2.616) (JCR Top 25% (Q1), Water Resources: 19/88) (*Corresponding
Author)
227. Nam, T.H., Jeon, H.J., Mo, H.H., Cho, K., Ok, Y.S.* and Lee, S.E. (2015) Determination of
biomarkers for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) toxicity to earthworm (Eisenia
fetida). Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 37:943-951 (IF 2.616) (JCR Top 25%
(Q1), Water Resources: 19/88) (*Corresponding Author)
Evaluation of phosphorus adsorption capacity of sesame straw biochar on aqueous solution:
Influence of activation methods and pyrolysis temperatures. Environmental Geochemistry
and Health, 37:969-983 (IF 2.616) (JCR Top 25% (Q1), Water Resources: 19/88)
229. Qambrani, N.A., Jung, Y.S., Yang, J.E., Ok, Y.S. and Oh, S.E. (2015) Application of half-
order kinetics to sulfur-utilizing autotrophic denitrification for groundwater remediation.
Environmental Earth Sciences, 73:3445-3450 (IF 1.569) (JCR Top 25% (Q1),
230. Kim, H.S., Kim, K.R., Kim, H.J., Yoon, J.H., Yang, J.E., Ok, Y.S., Owens, G. and Kim,
K.H. (2015) Effect of biochar on heavy metal immobilization and uptake by lettuce
(Lactuca sativa L.) in agricultural soil. Environmental Earth Sciences, 74:1249-1259 (IF
1.569) (JCR Top 25% (Q1), Environmental Science: 144/229)
231. Lee, S.S., Shah, H.S., Awad, Y., Kumar, S. and Ok, Y.S.* (2015) Synergy effects of biochar
and polyacrylamide on plants growth and soil erosion control. Environmental Earth
Sciences, 74:2463-2473 (IF 1.569) (JCR Top 25% (Q1), Environmental Science: 144/229)
232. Awad, Y.M., Kim, K.R., Kim, S.C., Kim, K., Lee, S.R., Lee, S.S. and Ok, Y.S.* (2015)
Monitoring antibiotic residues and corresponding antibiotic resistance genes in an
agroecosystem. Journal of Chemistry 2015:Article ID 974843 (IF 1.300) (JCR (Q3),
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary: 105/166) (*Corresponding Author)
233. Zhang, M., Ahmad, M., Al-Wabel, M.I., Vithanage, M., Rajapaksha, A.U., Kim, H.S., Lee,
S.S. and Ok, Y.S.* (2015) Adsorptive removal of trichloroethylene in water by crop residue
biochars pyrolyzed at contrasting temperatures: Continuous fixed-bed experiments. Journal
of Chemistry, 10:1434-1435 (IF 1.300) (JCR (Q3), Chemistry, Multidisciplinary: 105/166)
234. Fontanals, N., James, R.A., Ok, Y.S., Balakrishnan, M. and Efird, J.T. (2015) Occurrence
and remediation of pollutants in the environment. Journal of Chemistry, 1:1-2 (IF 1.300)
(JCR (Q3), Chemistry, Multidisciplinary: 105/166) (*Corresponding Author)
235. Park, J.H., Ok, Y.S., Kim, S.H., Kang, S.W., Cho, J.S., Heo, J.S., Delaune, R.D. and Seo,
D.C. (2015) Characteristics of biochars derived from fruit tree pruning wastes and their
effects on lead adsorption. Journal of the Korean Society for Applied Biological Chemistry,
58:751-760 (IF 0.750) (JCR (Q3), Agricultural Engineering: 10/14)
236. Ok, Y.S., Chang, S.X., Gao, B. and Chung, H.J. (2015) SMART biochar technology-A
shifting paradigm towards advanced materials and healthcare research. Environmental
Technology & Innovation, 4:206-209
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237. Zhao, X., Dou, X., Mohan, D., Pittman, C.U., Ok, Y.S. and Jin, X. (2014) Antimonate and
antimonite adsorption by a polyvinyl alcohol-stabilized granular adsorbent containing
nanoscale zero-valent iron. Chemical Engineering Journal, 247:250-257 (IF 6.216) (JCR
Top 10% (Q1), Engineering, Environmental: 4/50)
238. Mohan, D., Sarswat, A., Ok, Y.S. and Pittman, C.U. (2014) Organic and inorganic
contaminants removal from water with biochar, a renewable, low cost and sustainable
adsorbent-A critical review. Bioresource Technology, 160:191-202 (IF 5.651) (JCR Top 5%
(Q1), Agricultural Engineering: 1/14) (11th Most Downloaded Article, September and
October 2014; 14th Most Downloaded Article, January to December 2014 full year; 20th
Most Downloaded Article, January to December 2015 full year to present)
239. Rajapaksha, A.U., Vithanage, M., Zhang, M., Ahmad, M., Mohan, D., Chang, S.X. and Ok,
Y.S.* (2014) Pyrolysis condition affected sulfamethazine sorption by tea waste biochars.
Bioresource Technology, 166:303-308 (IF 5.651) (JCR Top 5% (Q1), Agricultural
Engineering: 1/14) (* Corresponding Author)
240. Wong, J.W.C., Nelles, M., Ok, Y.S. and Kumar, S. (2014) Special issue on advance
biological treatment technologies for sustainable waste management: Selected papers from
"International Conference on Solid Waste-Innovation in Technology and Management
(ICSWHK2013)", 5-9 May 2013, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong
Kong SAR. Bioresource Technology, 168:1 (IF 5.651) (JCR Top 5% (Q1), Agricultural
Engineering: 1/14)
241. Choppala, G., Saifullah, Bolan, N., Bibi, S., Iqbal, M., Rengel, Z., Kunhikrishnan, A.,
Ashwath, N. and Ok, Y.S. (2014) Cellular mechanisms in higher plants governing tolerance
to cadmium toxicity. Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences, 33:374-391 (IF 6.825) (JCR Top
10% (Q1), Plant Science: 14/209)
242. Ok, Y.S. and Jeon, C. (2014) Selective adsorption of the gold-cyanide complex from waste
rinse water using Dowex 21K XLT resin. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry,
25:1308-1312 (IF 4.421) (JCR Top 10% (Q1), Engineering, Chemical: 14/135)
243. Ahmad, M., Rajapaksha, A.U., Lim, J.E., Zhang, M., Bolan, N., Mohan, D., Vithanage, M.,
Lee, S.S. and Ok, Y.S.* (2014) Biochar as a sorbent for contaminant management in soil
and water: A review. Chemosphere, 99:19-33 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20% (Q1),
Environmental Sciences: 32/229) (*Corresponding Author) (3rd Hottest Article, January to
December 2014 full year; 6th Most Downloaded Article, September and October 2014, 3rd
Hottest Article, January to March 2015; 3rd Most Downloaded Article, July to September
2015; 4th Most Downloaded Article, January to December 2015 full year to present)
244. Rajapaksha, A.U., Vithanage, M., Lim, J.E., Ahmed, M.B.M., Zhang, M., Lee, S.S. and Ok,
Y.S.* (2014) Invasive plant-derived biochar inhibits sulfamethazine uptake by lettuce in soil.
Chemosphere, 111:500-504 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20% (Q1), Environmental Sciences:
245. Ahmad, M., Lee, S.S., Lim, J.E., Lee, S.E., Cho, J.S., Moon, D.H., Hashimoto, Y. and Ok,
Y.S.* (2014) Speciation and phytoavailability of lead and antimony in a small arms range
soil amended with mussel shell, cow bone and biochar: EXAFS spectroscopy and chemical
extractions. Chemosphere, 95:433-441 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20% (Q1), Environmental
Sciences: 32/229) (*Corresponding Author) (HCP (Google Scholar: 65 citations & Scopus:
48 citations))
246. Arnhold, S., Lindner, S., Lee, B., Martin, E., Kettering, J., Nguyen, T.T., Koellner, T., Ok,
Y.S. and Huwe, B. (2014) Conventional and organic farming: Soil erosion and conservation
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potential for row crop cultivation. Geoderma, 219-220:89-105 (IF 4.036) (JCR Top 20%,
Soil Science: 5/34)
247. Vithanage, M., Rajapaksha, A.U., Tang, X., Thiele-Bruhn, S., Kim, K.H., Lee, S.E. and Ok,
Y.S.* (2014) Sorption and transport of sulfamethazine in agricultural soils amended with
invasive-plant-derived biochar. Journal of Environmental Management, 141:95-103 (IF
4.010) (JCR (Q1), Environmental Sciences: 39/229) (*Corresponding Author)
248. Shope, C.L., Maharjan, G.R., Tenhunen, J., Seo, B., Kim, K., Riley, J., Arnhold, S.,
Koellner, T., Ok, Y.S., Peiffer, S., Kim, B., Park, J.H. and Huwe, B. (2014) Using the
SWAT model to improve process descriptions and define hydrologic partitioning in South
Korea. Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, 18:539-557 (IF 3.990) (JCR Top 5% (Q1),
Water Resources: 4/85)
249. Lim, S.D., Hwang, J.G., Han, A.R., Han, A.R., Park, Y.C., Lee, C., Ok, Y.S. and Jang, C.S.
(2014) Positive regulation of rice RING E3 ligase OsHIR1 in arsenic and cadmium uptakes.
Plant Molecular Biology, 85:4-5 (IF 3.905) (JCR Top 10% (Q1), Plant Sciences: 21/209)
250. Hassan, S.H.A., Gad El-Rab, S.M.F., Rahimnejad, M., Ghasemi, M., Joo, J.H., Sik-Ok, Y.,
Kim, I.S., Oh, S.E. (2014) Electricity generation from rice straw using a microbial fuel cell.
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 39:9490-9496 (IF 3.582) (JCR (Q2), Chemistry,
Physical: 45/145)
251. Ahmad, M., Moon, D.H., Vithanage, M., Koutsospyros, A., Lee, S.S., Yang, J.E., Jeon, C.
and Ok, Y.S.* (2014) Production and use of biochar from buffalo-weed (Ambrosia trifida L.)
for trichloroethylene removal from water. Journal of Chemical Technology and
Biotechnology, 89:150-157 (IF 3.135) (JCR Top 20% (Q1), Engineering, Chemical: 25/135)
252. Moon, D.H., Yang, J.E., Cheong, K.H., Koutsospyros, A., Park, J.H, Lim, K.J., Kim, S.C.,
Kim, R.Y. and Ok, Y.S. (2014) Assessment of natural and calcined starfish for the
amelioration of acidic soil. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 21:9931-9938
(IF 2.741) (JCR Top 20% (Q2), Environmental Sciences: 79/229)
253. Moon, D.H., Chang, Y.Y., Ok, Y.S., Cheong, K.H., Koutsospyros, A. and Park, J.H. (2014)
Amelioration of acidic soil using various renewable waste resources. Environmental Science
and Pollution Research, 21:774-780 (IF 2.741) (JCR (Q2), Environmental Sciences: 79/229)
254. Zhang, M. and Ok, Y.S. (2014) Biochar soil amendment for sustainable agriculture with
carbon and contaminant sequestration. Carbon Management, 5(3):255-257 (IF 2.092) (JCR
255. Awad, Y.M., Kim, S.C., Abd El-Azeem, S.A.M., Kim, K.H, Kim, K.R., Kim, K., Jeon, C.,
Lee, S.S. and Ok, Y.S.* (2014) Veterinary antibiotics contamination in water, sediment, and
soil near a swine manure composting facility. Environmental Earth Sciences, 71:1433-1440
(IF 1.569) (JCR Top 25% (Q1), Environmental Science: 144/229) (*Corresponding Author)
256. Saifullah, Sarwar, N., Bibi, S., Ahmad, M. and Ok, Y.S. (2014) Effectiveness of zinc
application to minimize cadmium toxicity and accumulation in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.).
Environmental Earth Sciences, 71:1663-1672 (IF 1.569) (JCR Top 25% (Q1),
257. Almaroai, Y.A., Usman, A.R.A., Ahmad, M., Moon, D.H., Cho, J.S., Joo, Y.K., Jeon, C.,
Lee, S.S. and Ok, Y.S.* (2014) Effects of biochar, cow bone, and eggshell on Pb availability
to maize in contaminated soil irrigated with saline water. Environmental Earth Sciences,
71:1289-1296 (IF 1.569) (JCR Top 25% (Q1), Environmental Science: 144/229)
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258. Vithanage, M., Rajapaksha, A.U., Wijesekara, H., Weerarathne, N. and Ok, Y.S.* (2014)
Effects of soil type and fertilizer on As speciation in rice paddy contaminated with As-
containing pesticide. Environmental Earth Sciences, 71:837-847 (IF 1.569) (JCR Top 25%
(Q1), Environmental Science: 144/229) (*Corresponding Author)
259. Almaroai, Y.A., Vithanage, M., Rajapaksha, A.U., Lee, S.S., Dou, X., Lee, Y.H., Sung, J.K.
and Ok, Y.S.* (2014) Natural and synthesised iron-rich amendments for As and Pb
immobilisation in agricultural soil. Chemistry and Ecology, 30:267-279 (IF 1.463) (JCR
(Q3), Environmental Sciences: 153/229) (*Corresponding Author)
260. Zhang, M., Ahmad, M., Lee, S.S., Xu, L.H. and Ok, Y.S.* (2014) Sorption of polycyclic
aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) to lignin: Effects of hydrophobicity and temperature.
Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 93:84-88 (IF 1.412) (JCR (Q3),
Environmental Sciences: 158/229) (*Corresponding Author)
261. Choi, B., Lim, J.E., Sung, J.K., Jeon, W.T., Lee, S.S., Oh, S.E., Yang, J.E. and Ok, Y.S.*
(2014) Effect of rapeseed green manure amendment on soil properties and rice productivity.
Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 45:751-764 (IF 0.589) (JCR (Q3),
Environmental Sciences: 57/83) (*Corresponding Author)
262. Usman, A.R.A., Almaroai, Y.A., Ahmad, M., Vithanage, M. and Ok, Y.S.* (2013) Toxicity
of synthetic chelators and metal availability in poultry manure amended Cd, Pb and As
contaminated agricultural soil. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 262:1022-1030 (IF 6.065)
(JCR Top 5% (Q1), Engineering, Civil: 1/125) (*Corresponding Author)
263. Ahmad, M., Lee, S.S., Rajapaksha, A.U., Vithanage, M., Zhang, M., Cho, J.S., Lee, S.E.
and Ok, Y.S.* (2013) Trichloroethylene adsorption by pine needle biochars produced at
various pyrolysis temperatures. Bioresource Technology, 143:615-622 (IF 5.651) (JCR Top
5% (Q1), Agricultural Engineering: 1/14) (*Corresponding Author)
264. Rajapaksha, A.U., Vithanage, M., Ok, Y.S. and Oze, C. (2013) Cr(VI) formation related to
Cr(III)-muscovite and birnessite interactions in ultramafic environments. Environmental
Science & Technology, 47:9722-9729 (IF 6.198) (JCR (Q1) Top 10%, Engineering,
Environmental: 4/49)
265. Vithanage, M., Rajapaksha, A.U., Dou, X., Bolan, N.S., Yang, J.E. and Ok, Y.S.* (2013)
Surface complexation modeling and spectroscopic evidence of antimony adsorption on iron-
oxide-rich red earth soils. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 406:217-224 (IF 4.233)
(JCR (Q2), Chemistry, Physical: 35/145) (*Corresponding Author)
266. Moon, D.H., Cheong, K.H., Khim, J., Wazne, M., Hyun, S., Park, J.H., Chang, Y.Y. and Ok,
Y.S. (2013) Stabilization of Pb2+ and Cu2+ contaminated firing range soil using calcined
oyster shells and waste cow bones. Chemosphere, 91:1349-1354 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20%
267. Jung, K., Chang, S.X., Ok, Y.S. and Arshad, M.A. (2013) Critical loads and H+ budgets of
forest soils affected by air pollution from oil sands mining in Alberta, Canada. Atmospheric
Environment, 69:56-64 (IF 3.629) (JCR Top 20% (Q1), Environmental Sciences: 49/229)
268. Shope, C.L., Bartsch, S., Kim, K., Kim, B., Tenhunen, J., Peiffer, S., Park, J.H., Ok, Y.S.,
Fleckenstein, J. and Koellner, T. (2013) A weighted, multi-method approach for accurate
basin-wide streamflow estimation in an ungauged watershed. Journal of Hydrology, 494:72-
82 (IF 3.483) (JCR Top 5% (Q1), Engineering, Civil: 8/125)
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polyacrylamide, biopolymer and biochar on the decomposition of 14C-labeled maize
residues and on their stabilization in soil aggregates. European Journal of Soil Science,
64:488-499 (IF 3.475) (JCR Top 10% (Q1), Soil Science: 5/34) (*Corresponding Author)
270. Ahmad, M., Lee, S.S., Oh, S.E., Mohan, D., Moon, D.H., Lee, Y.H. and Ok, Y.S.* (2013)
Modeling adsorption kinetics of trichloroethylene onto biochars derived from soybean
stover and peanut shell wastes. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 20:8364-
8373 (IF 2.741) (JCR (Q2), Environmental Sciences: 79/229) (*Corresponding Author)
271. Moon, D.H., Park, J.W., Chang, Y.Y., Ok, Y.S., Lee, S.S., Ahmad, M., Koutsospyros, A.,
Park, J.H. and Baek, K. (2013) Immobilization of lead in contaminated firing range soil
using biochar. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 20:8464-8471 (IF 2.741)
272. Lee, S.S., Lim, J.E., Abd El-Azeem, S.A.M., Choi, B., Oh, S.E., Moon, D.H. and Ok, Y.S.*
(2013) Heavy metal immobilization in soil near abandoned mines using eggshell waste and
rapeseed residue. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 20:1719-1726 (IF 2.741)
(JCR (Q2), Environmental Sciences: 79/229) (*Corresponding Author)
273. Qambrani, N.A., Jung, S.H., Ok, Y.S., Kim, Y.S. and Oh, S.E. (2013) Nitrate-contaminated
groundwater remediation by combined autotrophic and heterotrophic denitrification for
sulfate and pH control: Batch tests. Environmental Science and Pollution Research,
274. Yang, J.E., Skogley, E.O., Ahmad, M., Lee, S.S. and Ok, Y.S.* (2013) Carbonaceous resin
capsule for vapor-phase monitoring of volatile hydrocarbons in soil: Partitioning and kinetic
model verification. Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 35:715-725 (IF 2.616) (JCR
Top 25% (Q1), Water Resources: 19/88) (*Corresponding Author)
275. Moon, D.H., Park, J.W., Cheong, K.H., Hyun, S., Koutsospyros, A., Park, J.H. and Ok, Y.S.
(2013) Stabilization of lead and copper contaminated firing range soil using calcined oyster
shells and fly ash. Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 35:705-714 (IF 2.616) (JCR
Top 25% (Q1), Water Resources: 19/88)
276. Almaroai, Y.A., Usman, A.R.A., Ahmad, M., Kim, K.R., Vithanage, M. and Ok, Y.S.*
(2013) Role of chelating agents on release kinetics of metals and their uptake by maize from
chromated copper arsenate-contaminated soil. Environmental Technology, 34:747-755 (IF
277. Lee, K.Y., Moon, D.H., Lee, S.H., Kim, K.W., Cheong, K.H., Park, J.H., Ok, Y.S. and
Chang, Y.Y. (2013) Simultaneous stabilization of arsenic, lead, and copper in contaminated
soil using mixed waste resources. Environmental Earth Sciences, 69:1813-1820 (IF 1.569)
(JCR Top 25% (Q1), Environmental Science: 144/229)
278. Lim, J.E., Ahmad, M., Usman, A.R.A., Lee, S.S., Jeon, W.T., Oh, S.E., Yang, J.E. and Ok,
Y.S.* (2013) Effects of natural and calcined poultry waste on Cd, Pb and As mobility in
contaminated soil. Environmental Earth Sciences, 69:11-20 (IF 1.569) (JCR Top 25% (Q1),
Environmental Science: 144/229) (*Corresponding Author)
279. Abd El-Azeem, S.A.M., Ahmad, M., Usman, A.R.A., Kim, K.R., Oh, S.E., Lee, S.S., Ok,
Y.S.* (2013) Changes of biochemical properties and heavy metal bioavailability in soil
treated with natural liming materials. Environmental Earth Sciences, 70:3411-3420 (IF
1.569) (JCR Top 25% (Q1), Environmental Science: 144/229) (*Corresponding Author)
280. Kettering, J., Ruidisch, M., Gaviria, C., Ok, Y.S. and Kuzyakov, Y. (2013) Fate of fertilizer
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N in intensive ridge cultivation with plastic mulching under a monsoon climate. Nutrient
Cycling in Agroecosystems, 95:57-72 (IF 1.490) (JCR (Q3), Soil Science: 21/34)
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281. Lee, S.S., Abd El-Azeem, S.A.M., Lim, J.E., Rajapaksha, A.U., Kim, K.R., Lee, Y.H., Lee,
Y.B., Chang, Y.Y. and Ok, Y.S.* (2013) Efficacy of rapeseed residue and eggshell waste on
enzyme activity and soil quality in rice paddy. Chemistry and Ecology, 29:501-510 (IF
282. Lee, S.S., Chang, S.X., Chang, Y.Y., Ok, Y.S.* (2013) Commercial versus synthesized
polymers for soil erosion control and growth of Chinese cabbage. SpringerPlus, 2:534 (IF
1.130) (JCR (Q2), Multidisciplinary Science: 30/64) (*Corresponding Author)
283. Ahmad, M., Moon, D.H., Wazne, M., Kim, H.J., Lee, Y.H. and Ok, Y.S.* (2013) Effects of
natural and calcined oyster shells on antimony solubility in shooting range soil. Journal of
the Korean Society for Applied Biological Chemistry, 56:461-464 (IF 0.750) (JCR (Q3),
Agricultural Engineering: 10/14) (*Corresponding Author)
284. Oh, S.J., Yun, H.S., Oh, S.M., Kim, S.C., Kim, R.Y., Seo, Y.H., Lee, K.S., Ok, Y.S. and
Yang, J.E. (2013) Effect of fly ash fertilizer on paddy soil quality and rice growth. Journal
of Applied Biological Chemistry, 56(4):229-234 (IF 0.750)
285. Choi, I.W., Seo, D.C., Han, M.J., Delaune, R.D., Ok, Y.S., Jeon, W.T., Lim, B.J., Cheong,
Y.H., Kang, H.W. and Cho, J.S. (2013) Accumulation and toxicity of germanium in
cucumber under different types of germaniums. Communications in Soil Science and Plant
Analysis, 44:3006-3019 (IF 0.589) (JCR (Q3), Agronomy: 57/83)
286. Ahmad, M., Lee, S.S., Dou, X., Mohan, D., Sung, J.K., Yang, J.E. and Ok, Y.S.* (2012)
Effects of pyrolysis temperature on soybean stover- and peanut shell-derived biochar
properties and TCE adsorption in water. Bioresource Technology, 118:536-544 (IF 5.651)
(JCR Top 5% (Q1), Agricultural Engineering: 1/14) (*Corresponding Author)
287. Ahmad, M., Usman, A.R.A., Lee, S.S., Kim, S.C., Joo, J.H., Yang, J.E. and Ok, Y.S.* (2012)
Eggshell and coral wastes as low cost sorbents for the removal of Pb2+, Cd2+ and Cu2+ from
aqueous solutions. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 18:198-204 (IF 4.421)
(JCR Top 10% (Q1), Engineering, Chemical: 14/135) (*Corresponding Author) (12th
Hottest Article, January to December 2012 full year)
288. Usman, A.R.A., Lee, S.S., Awad, Y.M., Lim, K.J., Yang, J.E. and Ok, Y.S.* (2012) Soil
pollution assessment and identification of hyperaccumulating plants in chromated copper
arsenate (CCA) contaminated sites, Korea. Chemosphere, 87:872-878 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top
20% (Q1), Environmental Sciences: 32/229) (*Corresponding Author)
289. Kim, K.R., Owens, G., Ok, Y.S., Park, W.K., Lee, D.B. and Kwon, S.I. (2012) Decline in
extractable antibiotics in manure-based composts during composting. Waste Management,
32(1):110-116 (IF 4.030) (JCR Top 20% (Q1), Environmental Sciences: 37/229)
290. Ahmad, M., Lee, S.S., Yang, J.E., Ro, H.M., Lee, Y.H. and Ok, Y.S.* (2012) Effects of soil
dilution and amendments (mussel shell, cow bone, and biochar) on Pb availability and
phytotoxicity in military shooting range soil. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
291. Wu, L., Ok, Y.S., Xu, L.X. and Kuzyakov, Y. (2012) Effects of anionic polyacrylamide on
maize growth: A short term 14C labeling study. Plant and Soil, 350:311-322 (IF 2.952) (JCR
Top 15% (Q1), Soil Science: 5/34)
polyacrylamide, biopolymer and biochar on decomposition of soil organic matter and plant
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residues as determined by 14C and enzyme activities. European Journal of Soil Biology,
48:1-10 (IF 2.445) (JCR (Q2), Soil Science: 11/34) (*Corresponding Author)
293. Ahmad, M., Moon, D.H., Lim, K.J., Shope, C.L., Lee, S.S., Usman, A.R.A., Kim, K.R.,
Park, J.H., Hur, S.O., Yang, J.E. and Ok, Y.S.* (2012) An assessment of the utilization of
waste resources for the immobilization of Pb and Cu in the soil from a Korean military
shooting range. Environmental Earth Sciences, 67:1023-1031 (IF 1.569) (JCR Top 25%
(Q1), Environmental Science: 144/229) (*Corresponding Author)
294. Ahmed, Z., Kim, S.M., Kim, I.S., Bum, M.S., Chae, K.J., Joo, J.H., Ok, Y.S. and Oh, S.E.
(2012) Nitrification and denitrification using biofilters packed with sulfur and limestone at a
pilot-scale municipal wastewater treatment plant. Environmental Technology, 33:1271-1278
(IF 1.751) (JCR (Q3), Environmental Sciences: 122/229)
295. Kim, J., Kim, M., Hyun, S., Kim, J.G. and Ok, Y.S. (2012) Sorption of acidic organic solute
onto kaolinitic soils from methanol-water mixtures. Journal of Environmental Science and
Health, Part B, 47:22-29 (IF 1.31)
296. Almaroai, Y.A., Usman, A.R.A., Ahmad, M., Kim, K.R., Moon, D.H., Lee, S.S. and Ok,
Y.S.* (2012) Effects of synthetic chelators and low-molecular-weight organic acids on
chromium, copper, and arsenic uptake and translocation in maize (Zea mays L.). Soil
Science, 177:655-663 (IF 0.713) (JCR (Q4), Soil Science: 28/34) (*Corresponding Author)
297. Abd El-Azeem, S.A.M., Elwan, M.W.M., Sung, J.K. and Ok, Y.S.* (2012) Alleviation of
salt stress in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) by plant-growth promoting rhizobacteria.
Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 43:1303-1315 (IF 0.589) (JCR (Q3),
Agronomy: 57/83) (*Corresponding Author)
298. Van Ginkel, S.W., Hassan, S.H.A., Ok, Y.S., Yang, J.E., Kim, Y.S. and Oh, S.E. (2011)
Detection of oxidized contaminants in water using sulfur-oxidizing bacteria. Environmental
Science & Technology, 45:3739-3745 (IF 6.198) (JCR Top 10% (Q1), Engineering,
Environmental: 4/49)
299. Ok, Y.S.*, Usman, A.R.A., Lee, S.S., Abd El-Azeem, S.A.M., Choi, B., Hashimoto, Y. and
Yang, J.E. (2011) Effects of rapeseed residue on lead and cadmium availability and uptake
by rice plants in heavy metal contaminated paddy soil. Chemosphere, 85:677-682 (IF 4.208)
(JCR Top 20% (Q1), Environmental Sciences: 32/229) (*Corresponding Author)
300. Jung, K., OK, Y.S.* and Chang, S.X. (2011) Sulfate adsorption properties of acid-sensitive
soils in Athabasca oil sands region in Alberta, Canada. Chemosphere, 84:457-463 (IF 4.208)
(JCR Top 20% (Q1), Environmental Sciences: 32/229) (*Corresponding Author) (*Co-first
author)
301. Kwon, S.I., Owens, G., Ok, Y.S., Lee, D.B., Jeon, W.T., Kim, J.G. and Kim, K.R. (2011)
Applicability of the Charm II system for monitoring antibiotic residues in manure-based
composts. Waste Management, 31:39-44 (IF 4.030) (JCR Top 15% (Q1), Environmental
Sciences: 37/229)
302. Ok, Y.S., Lim, J.E. and Moon, D.H. (2011) Stabilization of Pb and Cd contaminated soils
and soil quality improvements using waste oyster shells. Environmental Geochemistry and
Health, 33:83-91 (IF 2.616) (JCR Top 25% (Q1), Water Resources: 19/88)
303. Ok, Y.S., Lee, S.S., Jeon, W.T., Oh, S.E., Usman, A.R.A. and Moon, D.H. (2011)
Application of eggshell waste for the immobilization of cadmium and lead in a
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contaminated soil. Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 33:31-39 (IF 2.616) (JCR Top
304. Ok, Y.S., Kim, S.C., Kim, D.K., Skousen, J.G., Lee, J.S., Cheong, Y.W., Kim, S.J. and
Yang, J.E. (2011) Ameliorants to immobilize Cd in rice paddy soils contaminated by
abandoned metal mines in Korea. Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 33:23-30 (IF
2.616) (JCR Top 25% (Q1), Water Resources: 19/88)
305. Ok, Y.S.*, Kim, S.C., Kim, K.R., Lee, S.S., Moon, D.H., Lim, K.J., Sung, J.K., Hur, S.O.
and Yang, J.E. (2011) Monitoring of selected veterinary antibiotics in environmental
compartments near a composting facility in Gangwon Province, Korea. Environmental
Monitoring and Assessment, 174:693-701 (IF 1.687) (JCR (Q3), Environmental Sciences:
306. Moon, D.H., Kim, K.W., Yoon, I.H., Grubb, D.G., Shin, D.Y., Cheong, K.H., Choi, H.II.,
Ok, Y.S. and Park, J.H. (2011) Stabilization of arsenic-contaminated mine tailings using
natural and calcined oyster shells. Environmental Earth Sciences, 64:597-605 (IF 1.569)
(JCR (Q3), Environmental Science: 144/229)
307. Yang, J.E., Skogley, E.O., Ok, Y.S. (2011) Carbonaceous resin capsule for vapor-phase
monitoring of volatile monoaromatic hydrocarbons in soil. Soil and Sediment
Contamination, 20(2):205-220 (IF 1.207) (JCR Q3, Environmental Science: 167/229)
308. Ok, Y.S.*, Oh, S.E., Ahmad, M., Hyun, S., Kim, K.R., Moon, D.H., Lee, S.S., Lim, K.J.,
Jeon, W.T. and Yang, J.E. (2010) Effects of natural and calcined oyster shells on Cd and Pb
immobilization in contaminated soils. Environmental Earth Sciences, 61:1301-1308 (IF
1.569) (JCR Top 25% (Q1), Environmental Science: 144/229) (*Corresponding Author)
309. Kim, S.C., Yang, J.E., Ok, Y.S., Skousen, J., Kim, D.G. and Joo, J.H. (2010) Accelerated
metolachlor degradation in soil by zerovalent iron and compost amendments. Bulletin of
Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 84:459-464 (IF 1.412) (JCR (Q3),
310. Kim, S.C., Yang, J.E., Ok, Y.S. and Carlson, K. (2010) Dissolved and colloidal fraction
transport of antibiotics in soil under biotic and abiotic conditions. Water Quality Research
Journal of Canada, 45(3):275-285 (IF 0.444) (JCR (Q4), Water Resources: 81/88)
311. Yang, J.E., Ok, Y.S., Lee, W.Y. and Skousen, J. (2009) Soil nutrient bioavailability and
nutrient content of pine trees (Pinus thunbergii) in areas impacted by acid deposition in
Korea. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 157:43-50 (IF 1.687) (JCR (Q3),
312. Ok, Y.S., Yang, J.E., Zhang, Y.S., Kim, S.J. and Chung, D.Y. (2007) Heavy metal
adsorption by a formulated zeolite-Portland cement mixture. Journal of Hazardous
Materials, 147:91-96 (IF 6.065) (JCR Top 5% (Q1), Engineering, Civil: 1/125)
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313. Ok, Y.S., Chang, S.X. and Feng, Y.S. (2007) Sensitivity to acidification of forest soils in
two watersheds with contrasting hydrological regimes in the oil sands region of Alberta.
Pedosphere, 17(6):747-757 (IF 1.734) (JCR (Q3), Soil Science: 20/34)
314. Yang, J.E., Kim, J.S., Ok, Y.S. and Yoo, K.R. (2007) Mechanistic evidence and efficiency
of the Cr(VI) reduction in water by different sources of zerovalent irons. Water Science and
Technology, 55:197-202 (IF 1.197) (JCR (Q3), Water Resources: 61/88)
315. Yang, J.E., Kim, H.J., Ok, Y.S., Lee, J.Y. and Park, J. (2007) Treatment of abandoned coal
mine discharged waters using lime wastes. Geosciences Journal, 11(2):111-114 (IF 1.095)
(JCR (Q3), Geosciences, Multidisciplinary: 139/188)
316. Yang, J.E., Kim, J.S., Ok, Y.S., Kim, S.J. and Yoo, K.Y. (2006) Capacity of Cr(VI)
reduction in an aqueous solution using different sources of zerovalent irons. Korean Journal
of Chemical Engineering, 23(6):935-939 (IF 2.007) (JCR (Q2), Chemistry,
Multidisciplinary: 80/166)
317. Yang, J.E., Skousen, J.G., Ok, Y.S., Yoo, K.Y. and Kim, H.J. (2006) Reclamation of
abandoned coal mine waste in Korea using lime cake by-products. Mine Water and the
Environment, 25(4):227-232 (IF 1.278) (JCR (Q3), Water Resources: 57/88)
318. Lee, S.E., Campbell, B.C., Ok, Y.S., Kim, J.H., Park, B.S. and Liu, N. (2005) Biochemical
changes in dehydrogenase, hydroxylase and tyrosinase of a permethrin-resistant strain of
housefly larvae, Musca domestica L. Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology, 20:258-
263 (IF 2.313) (JCR (Q2), Environmental Sciences: 91/229)
319. Chung, H.H., Choi, S.W., Ok, Y.S. and Jung, J. (2004) EPR characterization of the catalytic
activity of clays for PCE removal by gamma-radiation induced by acid and thermal
treatments. Chemosphere, 57:1383-1387 (IF 4.208) (JCR Top 20% (Q1), Environmental
Sciences: 32/229)
320. Jung, J., Joo, H.J., Lee, S.M., Ok, Y.S. and Kim, J.G. (2004) Enhancement of
biodegradability of EDTA by gamma-ray treatment. Journal of Radioanalytical and
Nuclear Chemistry, 262(2):371-374 (IF 1.282) (JCR (Q2), Nuclear Science & Technology:
11/33)
321. Yoon, Y., Ok, Y.S., Kim, D.Y. and Kim, J.G. (2004) Agricultural recycling of the by-
product concentrate of livestock wastewater treatment plant processed with VSEP RO and
bio-ceramic SBR. Water Science and Technology, 49:405-412 (IF 1.197) (JCR (Q3), Water
Resources: 61/88)
Book and book chapters

Year 2017
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322. Xiong, X., Tsang, D.C.W. and Ok, Y.S. (2017) Chemical characterization of mine sites. In:
Bolan, N.S., Kirkham, M.B., Ok, Y.S. (Ed.), Spoil to soil: Mine Site Rehabilitation and
Revegetation, CRC Press Press, Taylor & Francis Group. ISBN: 9781498767613
323. Wijesekara, H., Bolan, N.S., Colyvas, K., Seshadri, B., Ok, Y.S., Awad, Y.M., Xu, Y.,
Thangavel, R., Surapaneni, A., Saint, C. and Vithanage, M. (2017) Use of biowaste for mine
site rehabilitation: A meta-analysis on soil carbon dynamics. In: Bolan, N.S., Kirkham, M.B.,
Ok, Y.S. (Ed.), Spoil to soil: Mine Site Rehabilitation and Revegetation, CRC Press Press,
Taylor & Francis Group. ISBN: 9781498767613
Year 2016
324. Wijesekara, H., Bolan, N.S., Vithanage, M., Xu, Y., Mandal, S., Brown, S.L., Hettiarachchi,
G.M., Pierzynski, G.M., Huang, L., Ok, Y.S., Kirkham, M. B., Saint, C. and Surapaneni, A.
(2016) Utilization of biowaste for mine spoil rehabilitation. In: Sparks, D.L. (Ed.),
Advances in Agronomy, pp. 97-177, Academic Press, Elsevier. ISBN: 9780128046913
325. Karunanithi, R., Szogi, A.A., Bolan, N., Naidu, R., Ok, Y., Krishnamurthy, S., Seshadri, B.
2016. Phosphorus recovery from wastes. In: Prasad, M.N.V., Shih, K. (Ed.), Environmental
Materials and Waste: Resource Recovery and Pollution Prevention, pp. 687-705, Academic
Press, Elsevier. ISBN: 9780128038376
326. Vithanage, M., Rajapaksha, A.U., Ahmad, M., Shinogi, Y., Kim, K.H., Kim, G. and Ok,
Y.S. (2016) Biochar for waste management and environmental sustainability. In: Wong,
J.W.C., Surampalli, R.Y., Zhang, T.C., Tyagi, R.D., Selvam, A. (Ed.), Sustainable Solid
Waste Management. American Society of Civil Engineers. ISBN: 9780784414101
327. Shaheen, S.M., Tsadilas, C.D., Ok, Y.S. and Rinklebe, J. (2016) Potential mobility,
bioavailability, and plant uptake of toxic elements in temporary flooded soils. In: Rinklebe,
J., Knox, A., Paller, M. (Ed.), Trace Elements in Waterlogged Soils and Sediments, pp. 287-
312, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group. ISBN: 9781482240511
Year 2015
328. Igalavithana, A.D., Shaheen, S.M., Park, J.N., Lee, S.S and Ok, Y.S.* (2015) Potentially
toxic element contamination and its impact on soil biological quality in urban agriculture: A
critical review. In: Sherameti, I., Varma, A. (Ed.), Heavy Metal Contamination of Soils, pp.
81-101, Springer. ISBN: 9783319145259 (*Corresponding Author)
329. Rajapaksha, A.U., Mohan, D., Igalavithana, A.D., Lee, S.S. and Ok, Y.S.* (2015)
Definitions and fundamentals of biochar. In: Ok, Y.S., Uchimiya, S.M., Chang, S.X., Bolan,
N., Biochar: Production, Characterization, and Applications. CRC Press, Taylor and Francis
Group. ISBN: 9781482242294 (*Corresponding Author)
330. Kunhikrishnan, A., Bibi, I., Bolan, N., Seshadri, B., Choppala, G., Niazi, N.K., Kim, W. and
Ok, Y.S. (2015) Biochar for Inorganic Contaminant Management in Waste and Wastewater.
In: Ok, Y.S., Uchimiya, S.M., Chang, S.X., Bolan, N., Biochar: Production,
Characterization, and Applications. CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group. ISBN:
9781482242294
331. Igalavithana, A.D., Ok, Y.S.*, Usman, A.R.A., Al-Wabel., M.I., Oleszczuk, P. and Lee, S.S.
(2015) The effect of biochar amendment on soil fertility. In: Guo, M., He, Z., Uchimiya,
S.M. (Ed.), Agricultural and Environmental Applications of Biochar: Advances and Barriers.
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SSSA Special Publication 63, pp. 101-122, Soil Science Society of America, Inc. ISBN:
9780891189640 (*Co-first Author)
Year 2014
332. Vithanage, M., Wijesekara, S.S.R.M.D.H.R., Siriwardana, A.R., Mayakaduwa, S.S. and Ok,
Y.S.* (2014) Management of municipal solid waste landfill leachate: A global
environmental issue. In: Malik, A., Grohmann, E., Akhtar, R. (Ed.), Environmental
Deterioration and Human Health, pp. 263-288. Springer. ISBN 9789400778900
Year 2012
333. Ahmad, M., Lee, S.S., Moon, D.H., Yang, J.E. and Ok, Y.S.* (2012) A review of
environmental contamination and remediation strategies for heavy metals at shooting range
soils. In: Malik, A., Grohmann, E. (Ed.), Environmental Protection Strategies for
Sustainable Development, pp. 437-451, Springer. ISBN: 9789400715905 (*Corresponding
Author)
Year 2009
334. Ok, Y.S., Chang, S.X. and Feng, Y. (2009) The role of atmospheric N deposition in soil
acidification in forest ecosystems. In: Muñoz, S.I. (Ed.), Ecology Research Progress, pp. 47-
77. Nova Science Publishers, Inc. ISBN: 9781606925607
Year 2008
335. Yang, J.E., Ok, Y.S., Kim, W.I. and Lee, J.S. (2008) Heavy metal pollution, risk assessment
and remediation in paddy soil environment: Research experiences and perspectives in Korea.
In: Sánchez, M.L. (Ed.), Causes and Effects of Heavy Metal Pollution, pp. 341-369. Nova
Science Publishers. ISBN: 9781608762552
Teaching Experience
Undergraduate
Environmental Remediation, Soil Conservation, Environmental and Ecological Engineering,

Environmental Contamination and Remediation, Environmental Ecology, Risk Assessment,
Environment and Bioenergy Experiment, Plant and Environmental Sciences, Environmental
Stress and Plant Responses, Agriculture and Information, Instrumental Analysis, Intellectual
Property Right in Agroindustry, Introduction to Biological Environment, Capstone Design,
Career Development Skills, Internship, Advice on Goal Setting and Career Planning, etc.
Graduate
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Environmental Remediation, Ecological Engineering, Bioremediation, Soil Pollution, Cycles of
Chemicals in Soil, Biogeochemistry, Phytoremediation, Environmental Pollution Assessment
Methodology, Environmental Pollution and Plant Response, Risk Assessment, Current Topics in
Environmental Remediation, Thesis Advising, Seminar, etc.
Supervision of Personnel
Current Postdoctoral Fellows, Visiting Scientists and Graduate Students: >10 persons
Postdoctoral Fellows and Visiting Scientists Supervised: >10 persons
Graduate Students Supervised: >15 persons
Graduate Supervisory Committee Served: >30 persons
Pending Patents
1. Ok, Y.S., Vithanage, M., Rajapaksha, A., Lee, S.S., Park, J.N. and Chung, Y.S. (2016)
Method of inhibiting transport of antibiotics in soil using biochars. 2016-0001832, Korea
2. Ok, Y.S., Rajapaksha, A., Lim, J.E., Zhang, M., Lee, S.S., Park, J.N. and Chung, Y.S. (2015)
Method of inhibiting absorption of antibiotics in plants using biochars. 2015-0139152,
Korea
3. Ok, Y.S., Vithanage, M., Rajapaksha, A., Lee, S.S. and Park, J.N. (2015) Method for
biochar activating using by steam treatment, steam activated biochar for being settled steam
treatment and manufacturing method thereof. 2015-0139145, Korea
4. Ok, Y.S., Rajapaksha, A., Vithanage, M., Lee, S.S. and Park, J.N. (2015) Activation method
of biochar using acid treatment, acid activated biochar and preparing method thereof. 2015-
0133919, Korea
5. Kim, S.W. and Ok, Y.S. (2014) Installation case for laying a mine and installation method
using it in winter. 2014-0137861, Korea
6. Ok, Y.S., Park, J.N., Lim, J.E. and Ahn, J.H. (2014) Manufacturing method of biochar using
sewage sludge and its effect on Pb immobilization in soil. 2014-0115019, Korea
7. Ok, Y.S., Ahmed, M., Lee, S.S., Lim, J.E. and Na, S.H. (2014) Method for purifying
trichloroethylene in water using biochar derived from Buffalo Weed(Ambrosia Trifida L.).
2014-0110505, Korea
8. Ok, Y.S., Rajapaksha, A., Vithanage, M. and Lim, J.E. (2014) Method for removal of
antibiotics in water using steam activated biochar derived from burcucumber (Sicyos
angulatus L.). 2014-0106125, Korea
9. Ok, Y.S., Jeong, S.H., Kim, H.W. and Jeong, Y.S. (2014) Method for purifying veterinary
antibiotics in water using biochar derived from burcucumber (Sicyos angulatus L.). 2014-
0067642, Korea
10. Ok, Y.S. and Jeong, S.H. (2014) Method for purifying antibiotics in water using biochar
derived from buffalo-weed (Ambrosia trifida L.). 2014-0016670, Korea
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11. Ok, Y.S., Jeong, S.H. and Lee, S.S. (2014) Method for reduction for carbon dioxide from
soils using biochar derived from corn residue. 2014-0000540, Korea
12. Ok, Y.S. (2013) The method of TCE adsorption using soybean stover or peanut shells
carbonized at high temperature. 2013-0045653, Korea
13. Ok, Y.S., Lim, J.E., Seong, J.G., Lee H.Y. and Jeong, Y.S. (2010) Method for stabilization
of heavy metals in soils using heat-treated livestock wastes and soil conditioner. 2010-
0137227, Korea
14. Ok, Y.S., Lim, J.E., Lee, H.Y. and Kwon, O.G. (2010) Method for stabilization of heavy
metals in soils using heat-treated livestock and fisheries wastes. 2010-0131266, Korea
15. Ok, Y.S., Cho, B.S., Heo, S.O. and Ha, S.G. (2010) Waste nutrient solution treatment and
reuse for agriculture application. 2010-0112397, Korea
16. Ok, Y.S., Lee, H.Y., Ju, J.H. and Yang, J.E. (2010) Chestnut shell contained absorbent and
absorbing method of heavy metal ions from aqueous solution by using them. 2010-0109610,
Korea
17. Oh, S.E., Ju, J.H. and Ok, Y.S. (2010) The method and system for salt removal from vinyl
house soil. 2010-0102430, Korea
18. Ok, Y.S., Yang, J.E. and Ju, J.H. (2010) Gold recovering method in solution by chestnut
shell. 2010-0086816, Korea
19. Yang, J.E. and Ok, Y.S. (2010) Method for treating soils contaminated by heavy metals
using equisetum arvense L. 2010-0034902, Korea
20. Ok, Y.S., Lim, J.E. and Yang, J.E. (2010) Method for treating soils contaminated by heavy
metals using oystershell and soil treatment agent. 2010-0029410, Korea
21. Ok, Y.S., Lim, J.E. and Yang, J.E. (2010) Method for stabilization of heavy metals in soils
using eggshell powder. 2010-0027395, Korea
22. Yang, J.E. and Ok, Y.S. (2008) Composition comprising zerovalent iron for remediation of
rice paddy soils contaminated with heavy metals and a method using the same. 2008-
0112753, Korea
23. Kim, J.K., Joo, N.H, Kim, N.B., Joo, H.I., Yun, Y.M., Ok, Y.S., Kim, D.Y. and Kim S.H.
(2003) Method of biological remediation for heavy metal contaminated soil. 2003-0079062,
Korea
24. Kim, J.K., Joo, N.H., Kim, N.B., Joo, H.I., Yun, Y.M., Ok, Y.S., Kim, D.Y. and Kim, S.H.
(2003) New plant variety of Artemisia Princeps var. orientalis 'Korea'. 2003-0079061,
Korea
25. Kim, J.K., Joo, N.H., Kim, N.B., Joo, H.I., Yun, Y.M., Ok, Y.S., Kim, D.Y. and Kim, S.H.
(2003) Removing method for heavy metals of a coal mine soil using plants. 2003-0079060,
Korea
Registered Patents
1. Ok, Y.S., Zhang, M., Xu, L.H. and Lee, S.S. (2016) The dietary fiber extracted from wheat
bran for adsorption of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. 10-1681646. Korea
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2. Ok, Y.S., Rajapaksha, A., Vithanage, M., Lee, S.S. and Park, J.N. (2016) Activation method
of biochar using acid treatment, acid activated biochar and preparing method thereof. 10-
1638822. Korea.
3. Seo, D.C., Park, J.H., Kim, S.H., Heo, J.S., Kang, S.W., Park, J.W., Joo, J.S. and Ok, Y.S.
(2015) An apparatus and method of impregnating sulfur impregnated on biochar for
wastewater processing. 10-1547430. Korea.
4. Ok, Y.S., Rajapaksha, A., Vithanage, M. and Lim, J.E. (2015) Method for removal of
antibiotics in water using steam activated biochar derived from burcucumber (Sicyos
angulatus L.). 10-1536937. Korea.
5. Seo, D.C., Park, J.H., Kim, S.H., Kang, S.W., Park, J.W., Joo, J.S., Heo, J.S. and Ok, Y.S.
(2015) An apparatus and method of manufacturing sulfur impregnated biochar for
wastewater processing. 10-1485293. Korea.
6. Kim, S.W. and Ok, Y.S. (2014) Installation case for laying a mine and installation method
using it in winter. 10-1480222. Korea.
7. Ok, Y.S., and Jeong, S.H. (2014) Method for purifying veterinary antibiotics in water using
biochar derived from burcucumber (Sicyos angulatus L.). 10-1428553. Korea.
8. Ok, Y.S., Jeong, S.H. and Lee, S.S. (2014) Method for reduction for carbon dioxide from
soils using biochar derived from corn residue. 10-1428552. Korea.
9. Ok, Y.S. and Jeong, S.H. (2014) Method for purifying antibiotics in water using biochar
derived from buffalo-weed (Ambrosia trifida L.). 10-1390454. Korea.
10. Ok, Y.S. (2014) The method of TCE adsorption using soybean stover or peanut shells
carbonized at high temperature. 10-1376278. Korea.
11. Oh, S.E., Joo, J.H. and Ok, Y.S. (2011) The method and system for salt removal from vinyl
house soil. 10-1064368. Korea.
12. Ok, Y.S., Lee, H.Y., Joo, J.H. and Yang, J.E. (2011) Chestnut shell contained absorbent and
absorbing method of heavy metal ions from aqueous solution by using them. 10-1055661.
Korea.
13. Ok, Y.S., Choi, B.S., Hur, S.O. and Ha, S.K. (2011) Waste nutrient solution Treatment and
reuse for agriculture application. 10-1049202. Korea.
14. Ok, Y.S., Yang, J.E. and Joo, J.H. (2011) Gold recovering method in solution by chestnut
shell. 10-1072445. Korea.
15. Kim, J.G., Cho, N.H., Kim, N.B., Cho, H.I, Yoon, Y.M., Ok, Y.S., Kim, D.Y. and Kim, S.H.
(2005) New plant variety of Artemisia princeps var. orientalis 'Korea’. 10-0472095. Korea.
(2004) Removing method for heavy metals of a coal mine soil using plants. 10-0465451.
Korea.
(2004) Method of biological remediation for heavy metal contaminated soil. 10-0465452.
Korea.
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