Joshua Perry Kearns

Works (17)

Updated: August 28th, 2023 21:15

2021 article

Food, water, and sanitation insecurities: Complex linkages and implications for achieving WASH security

Workman, C. L., Stoler, J., Harris, A., Ercumen, A., Kearns, J., & Mapunda, K. M. (2021, September 8). GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH, Vol. 9.

By: C. Workman* , J. Stoler *, A. Harris n , A. Ercumen n , J. Kearns*  & K. Mapunda*

MeSH headings : Child; Humans; Child, Preschool; Sanitation; Water; Hygiene; Water Supply; Water Quality
TL;DR: The complexity of combined resource insecurities is outlined as a step towards transformative WASH security—one that addresses myriad transmission pathways and co-occurring diseases—that ultimately would improve health outcomes throughout the world. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: September 11, 2021

2021 journal article

Global Environmental Engineering for and with Historically Marginalized Communities

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE, 38(5), 285–287.

By: S. Masten *, A. Harris n , J. Kearns* , A. Borrion *, C. Peters * & V. Gadhamshetty *

author keywords: community-based participatory research; environmental justice; marginalized populations; sustainable development; WaSH
TL;DR: This special issue of Environmental Engineering Science reports research on the unique environmental challenges faced by historically marginalized communities around the world, including topics of poverty, sustainability, social justice, and engineering decisions under uncertainty. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 10, 2021

2021 journal article

Modeling and experimental approaches for determining fluoride diffusion kinetics in bone char sorbent and prediction of packed-bed groundwater defluoridator performance

WATER RESEARCH X, 12.

By: M. Thompson  n & J. Kearns* 

author keywords: Bone-char; Fluoride; Rapid small-scale column test; Sorption; Groundwater
TL;DR: Bone char is a promising sorbent for defluoridation in low-resource communities and the PD-RSSCT is a reliable simulation of F uptake in full-scale BC contactors. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 7, 2021

2020 journal article

Enabling Organic Micropollutant Removal from Water by Full-Scale Biochar and Activated Carbon Adsorbers Using Predictions from Bench-Scale Column Data

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE, 37(7), 459–471.

By: J. Kearns n , E. Dickenson * & D. Knappe n 

author keywords: activated carbon; adsorption modeling; biochar; contaminants of emerging concern; rapid small-scale column testing; wastewater
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 1, 2020

2019 journal article

Evaluation of arsenic field test kits as a learning exercise for engineering students in global water and sanitation class

International Journal for Service Learning in Engineering, Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship, 14(1), 32–46,

By: J. Kearns n , A. Krupp, S. Hartman, K. Szogas n, M. Boskey* & J. Harrington *

Source: ORCID
Added: December 24, 2019

2019 journal article

High Temperature Co-pyrolysis Thermal Air Activation Enhances Biochar Adsorption of Herbicides from Surface Water

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE, 36(6), 710–723.

By: J. Kearns n , K. Shimabuku  n, D. Knappe n  & R. Summers *

author keywords: 2; 4-D; adsorption; aerobic pyrolysis; biochar; simazine
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 1, 2019

2019 personal communication

Moving towards transformational WASH

Kearns, J. (2019, November).

By: J. Kearns n 

MeSH headings : Diarrhea; Humans; Leadership
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 28, 2019

2019 journal article

Underrepresented groups in WaSH – the overlooked role of chemical toxicants in water and health

Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development, 9, 4.

By: J. Kearns n , M. Bentley *, P. Mokashi n, J. Redmon * & K. Levine *

author keywords: chemicals; drinking water; health; inorganic; organic; toxicants
TL;DR: A systematic review of the Journal of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene for Development and oral/poster presentations given at the UNC Water & Health Conference concludes that a rapid, major effort to address toxic chemicals in WaSH is necessary to meet UN Sustainable Development Goals for universal access to safe and affordable drinking water by 2030. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: ORCID
Added: December 24, 2019

2018 journal article

Lead-lag series and staged parallel operational strategies improve the performance and cost-effectiveness of bonechar for control of fluoride in groundwater

JOURNAL OF WATER SANITATION AND HYGIENE FOR DEVELOPMENT, 8(4), 777–784.

By: J. Kearns n , A. Krupp *, E. Diek*, S. Mitchell*, S. Dossi * & S. Hartman *

author keywords: bonechar; fluoride; groundwater; household water treatment; Mexico; sorption
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 31, 2018

2016 journal article

Biochar sorbents for sulfamethoxazole removal from surface water, stormwater, and wastewater effluent

Water Research, 50, 11253–11262.

By: K. Thompson, K. Shimabuku *, J. Kearns* , D. Knappe & R. Summers *

author keywords: Powdered activated carbon; Trace organic contaminants; Sorption kinetics; Dissolved organic matter; Fouling; Fluorescence
MeSH headings : Adsorption; Charcoal; Sulfamethoxazole; Wastewater; Water; Water Purification
TL;DR: Biochar and PAC sorption kinetics were similar when examined over a contact time of four-hours, suggesting their performance ranking would be consistent at contact times typically utilized in water treatment systems. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 24, 2019

2016 journal article

Environmental Comparison of Biochar and Activated Carbon for Tertiary Wastewater Treatment

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 50(20), 11253–11262.

By: K. Thompson *, K. Shimabuku *, J. Kearns n , D. Knappe n , R. Summers * & S. Cook *

Contributors: K. Thompson *, K. Shimabuku *, J. Kearns n , D. Knappe  n, R. Summers * & S. Cook *

TL;DR: Overall, moderate capacity wood biochar is an environmentally superior alternative to coal-based PAC for micropollutant removal from wastewater, and its use can offset a wastewater facility's carbon footprint. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Feasibility of Using Traditional Kiln Charcoals in Low-Cost Water Treatment: Role of Pyrolysis Conditions on 2,4-D Herbicide Adsorption

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE, 32(11), 912–921.

By: J. Kearns n , D. Knappe n  & R. Summers *

Contributors: J. Kearns n , D. Knappe  n & R. Summers *

author keywords: 2,4-D; adsorption; biochar; charcoal; decentralized water treatment; engineering for developing communities; low cost adsorbents
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Meeting multiple water quality objectives through treatment using locally generated char: improving organoleptic properties and removing synthetic organic contaminants and disinfection by-products

JOURNAL OF WATER SANITATION AND HYGIENE FOR DEVELOPMENT, 5(3), 359–372.

By: J. Kearns* , K. Shimabuku *, R. Mahoney*, D. Knappe n  & R. Summers *

Contributors: J. Kearns* , K. Shimabuku *, R. Mahoney*, D. Knappe  n & R. Summers *

author keywords: adsorption; biochar; charcoal; chemical water contaminants; point-of-use water treatment
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

2,4-D adsorption to biochars: Effect of preparation conditions on equilibrium adsorption capacity and comparison with commercial activated carbon literature data

WATER RESEARCH, 62, 20–28.

By: J. Kearns* , L. Wellborn*, R. Summers * & D. Knappe  n

Contributors: J. Kearns* , L. Wellborn*, R. Summers * & D. Knappe  n

author keywords: Pesticide; Herbicide; Water treatment; Charcoal; Low-cost adsorbent
TL;DR: Economic analysis showed that high temperature chars can be a cost-effective alternative to ACs for water treatment applications and increase pyrolysis intensity by increasing temperature and duration was found to positively influence adsorption capacity yield. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Biochar as a sustainable electrode material for electricity production in microbial fuel cells

Bioresource Technology, 157, 114–119.

By: T. Huggins*, H. Wang *, J. Kearns* , P. Jenkins* & Z. Ren *

author keywords: Biochar; Electrode; Microbial fuel cell; Bioelectrochemical; Electricity
MeSH headings : Batch Cell Culture Techniques; Bioelectric Energy Sources; Bioreactors; Charcoal / chemistry; Electric Impedance; Electricity; Electrochemical Techniques; Electrodes; Porosity
TL;DR: Wood-based biochars were used as microbial fuel cell electrodes to significantly reduce cost and carbon footprint and reduced the energy andcarbon footprint associated with electrode manufacturing and the disposal of which could have additional agronomic benefits. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 24, 2019

2014 journal article

Synthetic organic water contaminants in developing communities: an overlooked challenge addressed by adsorption with locally generated char

JOURNAL OF WATER SANITATION AND HYGIENE FOR DEVELOPMENT, 4(3), 422–436.

By: J. Kearns* , M. Bentley, P. Mokashi, J. Redmon & K. Levine

Contributors: J. Kearns* , D. Knappe  n & R. Summers *

author keywords: biochar; charcoal; drinking water; herbicide; pesticide; Thailand
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

Steady-state dissolution kinetics of mineral ferric phosphate in the presence of desferrioxamine-B and oxalate ligands at pH=4–6 and T=24±0.6°C

Chemical Geology, 320, 1–8.

By: J. Cervini-Silva *, J. Kearns*  & J. Banfield *

author keywords: Siderophore; Microbial dissolution; Phosphorous; Ligand competition
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 24, 2019

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