Cecile Zhi

Works (19)

Updated: July 19th, 2023 21:14

2022 journal article

Assessing the impacts of urbanization on stream ecosystem functioning through investigating litter decomposition and nutrient uptake in a forest and a hyper-eutrophic urban stream

Ecological Indicators, 138, 108859.

By: J. Gao *, Y. Huang*, Y. Zhi  n, J. Yao *, F. Wang *, W. Yang *, L. Han *, D. Lin * ...

Contributors: J. Gao *, Y. Huang*, Y. Zhi  n, J. Yao *, F. Wang *, W. Yang *, L. Han *, D. Lin * ...

author keywords: Urbanization; Ecosystem function; Litter decomposition; Nutrient uptake; Macroinvertebrates; Microbes
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: June 6, 2022

2022 journal article

Experimental and numerical study on multi-wave modes of H<sub>2</sub>/O<sub>2</sub> rotating detonation combustor

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 47(26), 13121–13133.

By: L. Fan*, Q. Shi *, Y. Zhi *, W. Nie * & W. Lin *

Contributors: L. Fan*, Q. Shi *, Y. Zhi *, W. Nie * & W. Lin *

author keywords: Experimental study; Non-premixed simulation; H-2/O-2 rotating detonation; Multi-wave modes; Rocket engine
Source: ORCID
Added: August 13, 2022

2022 journal article

Mechanisms of orthophosphate removal from water by lanthanum carbonate and other lanthanum-containing materials

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT, 820.

By: Y. Zhi  n, A. Paterson n, D. Call n, J. Jones n, D. Hesterberg n , O. Duckworth n , E. Poitras *, D. Knappe n 

Contributors: Y. Zhi  n, A. Paterson n, D. Call n, J. Jones n, D. Hesterberg n , O. Duckworth n , E. Poitras *, D. Knappe  n

author keywords: Lanthanum containing material; Lanthanum carbonate; Phosphorus removal; Wastewater treatment; Mineral precipitation
MeSH headings : Adsorption; Lanthanum / chemistry; Phosphates / chemistry; Water; Water Pollutants, Chemical
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 4, 2022

2022 journal article

Removal of humic acid from aqueous solution by a carbon nanotubes/ reduced graphene oxide composite hydrogel

Desalination and Water Treatment, 253, 122–137.

By: M. Liu*, W. Chen *, M. Ding *, Y. Zhi *, H. Xu *, K. Hu *, A. Wang *, X. Mu*

Contributors: M. Liu*, W. Chen *, M. Ding *, Y. Zhi *, H. Xu *, K. Hu *, A. Wang *, X. Mu*

author keywords: Adsorption; Humic acid; Graphene hydrogel; Carbon nanotubes; XDLVO
Source: ORCID
Added: August 13, 2022

2022 journal article

Removing emerging perfluoroalkyl ether acids and fluorotelomer sulfonates from water by nanofiltration membranes: Insights into performance and underlying mechanisms

Separation and Purification Technology, 298.

By: Y. Zhi *, X. Zhao*, S. Qian *, A. Faria *, X. Lu *, X. Wang *, W. Li *, L. Han * ...

Contributors: Y. Zhi *, X. Zhao*, S. Qian *, A. Faria *, X. Lu *, X. Wang *, W. Li *, L. Han * ...

author keywords: Nanofiltration; Removal; Per; and polyfluoroalkyl substances; Perfluoroalkyl ether acids; Fluorotelomer sulfonate acids
Source: ORCID
Added: August 13, 2022

2021 journal article

Donnan Dialysis-Osmotic Distillation (DD-OD) Hybrid Process for Selective Ammonium Recovery Driven by Waste Alkali

Environmental Science and Technology, 55(10), 7015–7024.

By: C. Chen *, M. Han*, J. Yao *, Y. Zhi *, Y. Liu *, C. Zhang *, L. Han *

Contributors: C. Chen *, M. Han*, J. Yao *, Y. Zhi *, Y. Liu *, C. Zhang *, L. Han *

author keywords: ammonium recovery; Donnan Dialysis; Osmotic Distillation; concentration gradient; waste alkali
MeSH headings : Alkalies; Ammonium Compounds; Distillation; Membranes, Artificial; Osmosis; Renal Dialysis; Wastewater
TL;DR: This work proposed an innovative and energy-efficient Donnan Dialysis and Osmotic Distillation (OD) hybrid process for alkali-driven ammonium recovery from wastewater that could be an energy-effective technology capable of treating wastewaters containing ammonium using waste alkali to realize nutrients recovery in a sustainable manner. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: August 13, 2022

2021 journal article

Effect of microplastics on ecosystem functioning: Microbial nitrogen removal mediated by benthic invertebrates

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT, 754.

By: Y. Huang*, W. Li *, J. Gao *, F. Wang*, W. Yang *, L. Han *, D. Lin*, B. Min* ...

Contributors: Y. Huang*, W. Li *, J. Gao *, F. Wang*, W. Yang *, L. Han *, D. Lin*, B. Min* ...

author keywords: Microplastics; Nitrogen removal function; Denitrification; Anammox; Chironomids; Microorganisms
MeSH headings : Animals; Denitrification; Ecosystem; Invertebrates; Microplastics; Nitrogen; Plastics / toxicity; Water Pollutants, Chemical / analysis; Water Pollutants, Chemical / toxicity
TL;DR: The increasing concentration of microplastics entangled the nitrogen cycling mediated by benthic invertebrates in freshwater ecosystems, indicating an adverse effect on microbial nitrogen removal mediated by macroinvertebrates. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 4, 2021

2021 journal article

Hydrodynamic-Driven Changes in the Source and Composition of Sedimentary Organic Matter via Grain Size Distribution in Shallow Lakes

JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-BIOGEOSCIENCES, 126(11).

By: X. Xu *, R. Shi*, C. Lv*, H. Liu*, W. Yang *, S. Qian *, M. Fujibayashi *, Y. Zhi  n ...

Contributors: X. Xu *, R. Shi*, C. Lv*, H. Liu*, W. Yang *, S. Qian *, M. Fujibayashi *, Y. Zhi  n ...

author keywords: eutrophication; sedimentary organic matter; grain size; source; current velocity; lake
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science
Added: December 6, 2021

2021 journal article

Influence of natural organic matter and pH on phosphate removal by and filterable lanthanum release from lanthanum-modified bentonite

Water Research, 202, 117399.

By: Y. Zhi  n, D. Call n, K. Grieger n , O. Duckworth n , J. Jones n & D. Knappe n 

Contributors: Y. Zhi  n, D. Call n, K. Grieger n , O. Duckworth n , J. Jones n & D. Knappe  n

author keywords: Eutrophication; Lake restoration; Lanthanum release; Humic and fulvic acid; Phosphate management
MeSH headings : Bentonite; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; Lakes; Lanthanum; Phosphates; Phosphorus
TL;DR: The results indicate that the PO4-binding ability of LMB is decreased in the presence of NOM, and the decrease is more pronounced at pH 8.5 than at 6.5, which provides an important basis for management of P in lakes and eutrophication control that relies on LMB applications. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: September 20, 2021

2021 journal article

Nitrogen removal enhanced by benthic bioturbation coupled with biofilm formation: A new strategy to alleviate freshwater eutrophication

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, 292.

By: W. Yang *, J. Yao *, Y. He *, Y. Huang*, H. Liu*, Y. Zhi  n, S. Qian *, X. Yan *, S. Jian *, W. Li *

Contributors: W. Yang *, J. Yao *, Y. He *, Y. Huang*, H. Liu*, Y. Zhi  n, S. Qian *, X. Yan *, S. Jian *, W. Li *

author keywords: Biotechnology; Denitrifying; Anammox; Sediment; Release; Aquatic ecosystem
MeSH headings : Animals; Biofilms; Denitrification; Ecosystem; Eutrophication; Fresh Water; Geologic Sediments; Nitrogen / analysis; Water Pollutants, Chemical / analysis
TL;DR: The method of combining benthic animals with biofilm medium is not only a viable solution for reducing sedimentary nitrogen loading in freshwater ecosystems, but also a solution to mitigate eutrophication in the overlying water. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science
Added: June 28, 2021

2020 review

Emerging lanthanum (III)-containing materials for phosphate removal from water: A review towards future developments

[Review of ]. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL, 145.

By: Y. Zhi  n, C. Zhang n, R. Hjorth *, A. Baun *, O. Duckworth n , D. Call n, D. Knappe n , J. Jones n, K. Grieger n 

Contributors: Y. Zhi  n, C. Zhang n, R. Hjorth *, A. Baun *, O. Duckworth n , D. Call n, D. Knappe  n, J. Jones n, K. Grieger n 

author keywords: Lanthanum; Lanthanum-containing materials; Phosphate; Surface water restoration; Eutrophication control; Phosphorus inactivation
MeSH headings : Adsorption; Kinetics; Lanthanum; Phosphates; Prospective Studies; Water; Water Pollutants, Chemical
TL;DR: The main benefits of lanthanum (III)-containing materials for phosphate removal are their ability to strongly bind phosphate under diverse environmental conditions and their ability for long-term exposures on ecological organisms, particularly primary producers and benthic organisms. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 21, 2020

2020 journal article

Sorption of Polyfluoroalkyl Surfactants on Surface Soils: Effect of Molecular Structures, Soil Properties, and Solution Chemistry

Environmental Science and Technology, 54(3), 1513–1521.

By: S. Mejia-Avendaño*, Y. Zhi *, B. Yan * & J. Liu *

Contributors: S. Mejia-Avendaño*, Y. Zhi *, B. Yan * & J. Liu *

MeSH headings : Carbon; Fluorocarbons; Molecular Structure; Soil; Soil Pollutants; Surface-Active Agents; Water Pollutants, Chemical
TL;DR: It is revealed that the quaternary ammonium group imparted a strong affinity of cationic perfluorooctaneamide ammonium compound (PFOAAmS) for soils, and the lack of correlations suggests that the transport potential of PFASs is probably highly site-specific. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: August 13, 2022

2019 journal article

Column chromatography approach to determine mobility of fluorotelomer sulfonates and polyfluoroalkyl betaines

Science of the Total Environment, 683, 480–488.

By: Y. Zhi * & J. Liu *

Contributors: Y. Zhi * & J. Liu *

author keywords: Soil organic matter (SOM); Zwitterionic PFASs; Polyfluoroalkyl betaines; Adsorption; Distribution coefficients (log K-d); Organic carbon normalized distribution coefficient (log K-oc)
Source: ORCID
Added: August 13, 2022

2018 journal article

Sorption and desorption of anionic, cationic and zwitterionic polyfluoroalkyl substances by soil organic matter and pyrogenic carbonaceous materials

Chemical Engineering Journal, 346, 682–691.

By: Y. Zhi * & J. Liu *

Contributors: Y. Zhi * & J. Liu *

author keywords: PFOS; PFOA; Pyrogenic carbonaceous materials; Soil organic matter; Biochar; Soot
Source: ORCID
Added: August 13, 2022

2018 journal article

Sorption of Perfluoroalkyl Acids to Fresh and Aged Nanoscale Zerovalent Iron Particles

Environmental Science and Technology, 52(11), 6300–6308.

By: Y. Zhang *, Y. Zhi *, J. Liu * & S. Ghoshal *

Contributors: Y. Zhang *, Y. Zhi *, J. Liu * & S. Ghoshal *

MeSH headings : Groundwater; Humic Substances; Iron; Water Pollutants, Chemical; Water Purification
TL;DR: The results suggest that injection of nZVI could reduce PFAA concentrations in groundwater despite changes to its surface chemistry with aging, and the sorption affinity was restored after aging because of formation of Fe(OH)2. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: August 13, 2022

2016 journal article

Surface modification of activated carbon for enhanced adsorption of perfluoroalkyl acids from aqueous solutions

Chemosphere, 144, 1224–1232.

By: Y. Zhi * & J. Liu *

Contributors: Y. Zhi * & J. Liu *

author keywords: PFOS; PFOA; Activated carbon; Activated carbon fibers; Basicity; Surface modification
MeSH headings : Adsorption; Alkanesulfonic Acids / analysis; Alkanesulfonic Acids / chemistry; Ammonia / chemistry; Carbon / chemistry; Carbon Fiber; Carboxylic Acids / analysis; Carboxylic Acids / chemistry; Charcoal / chemistry; Fluorocarbons / analysis; Fluorocarbons / chemistry; Surface Properties
TL;DR: Comparison of Adsorption isotherms and adsorption distribution coefficients showed that the ammonia gas treatment was more effective than the high-temperature treatment in enhancing surface basicity. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: August 13, 2022

2015 journal article

Adsorption of perfluoroalkyl acids by carbonaceous adsorbents: Effect of carbon surface chemistry

Environmental Pollution, 202, 168–176.

By: Y. Zhi * & J. Liu *

Contributors: Y. Zhi * & J. Liu *

author keywords: PFOS; PFOA; Activated carbon fibers; Carbonaceous sorbents; Surface chemistry; Basicity
MeSH headings : Adsorption; Alkanesulfonic Acids / analysis; Alkanesulfonic Acids / chemistry; Carbon / chemistry; Carbon Fiber; Carboxylic Acids / analysis; Carboxylic Acids / chemistry; Charcoal / chemistry; Fluorocarbons / analysis; Fluorocarbons / chemistry; Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions; Surface Properties; Water Pollutants, Chemical / analysis; Water Pollutants, Chemical / chemistry
TL;DR: The role of surface chemistry was systematically investigated using sorbents with a wide range in precursor material, pore structure, and surface chemistry and it was suggested that high acid neutralizing or anion exchange capacity was critical for substantial uptake of PFOS and PFOA. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: August 13, 2022

2014 journal article

Phytoremediation of levonorgestrel in aquatic environment by hydrophytes

Journal of Environmental Sciences (China), 26(9), 1869–1873.

By: G. Li *, J. Zhai *, Q. He *, Y. Zhi *, H. Xiao * & J. Rong*

Contributors: G. Li *, J. Zhai *, Q. He *, Y. Zhi *, H. Xiao * & J. Rong*

author keywords: Phytoremediation; Hydrophyte; Levonorgestrel; Hormone; Degradation
MeSH headings : Biodegradation, Environmental; Cyperus / growth & development; Cyperus / metabolism; Eichhornia / growth & development; Eichhornia / metabolism; Endocrine Disruptors / metabolism; Levonorgestrel / metabolism; Water Pollutants, Chemical / metabolism
TL;DR: The results indicated that the removal efficiency of LNG by hydrophytes over the period of 50days was significantly greater than the blank control (p<0.05), with the removal rates of 79.80%±3.10% and 78.86%±2.55% for CA and EC, respectively. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: August 13, 2022

2013 journal article

Development of integrated reactors for domestic garbage and town sludge

Chongqing Daxue Xuebao/Journal of Chongqing University, 36(1), 127–132. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84874961358&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: Z. Wu, Y. Zhi, Q. He, S. Tang, J. Ling & M. Pan

Contributors: Z. Wu, Y. Zhi, Q. He, S. Tang, J. Ling & M. Pan

www.scopus.com
Source: ORCID
Added: August 13, 2022

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