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  • Chang, Y.C., Peng, Y.P., Chen, K.F.*, Chen, T.Y.*, Tang, C.T., 2022. The effect of different in situ chemical oxidation (ISCO) technologies on the survival of indigenous microbes and the remediation of petroleum hydrocarbon-contaminated soil. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 163, 105-115. (IF: 6.158; Engineering, Chemical 22/143)
  • Chen, Y.C., Chen, K.F., Lin, K.Y.A., Chen, J.K., Jiang, X.Y., Lin, C.H.*, 2022. The nephrotoxic potential of polystyrene microplastics at realistic environmental concentrations. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 427, 127871. (IF: 10.588; Environmental Sciences 10/274)
  • Dao, K.C., Yang, C.C., Chen, K.F., Tsai, Y.P., 2022. Effect of operational parameters on the removal of carbamazepine and nutrients in a submerged ceramic membrane bioreactor. Membranes, 12, 420.
  • Chang, Y.C., Chen, K.F.*, Chen, T.Y., Chen, H.H., Chen, W.Y., Mao, Y.C., 2022. Development of novel persulfate tablets for passive trichloroethylene (TCE)-contaminated groundwater remediation. Chemosphere, 295, 133906. (IF: 7.086; Environmental Sciences 30/274)
  • Chen, W.T., Chen, K.F., Surmpalli, R.Y., Zhang, T.C., Ou, J.H., Kao, C.M.*, 2021. Bioremediation of trichloroethylene-polluted groundwater using emulsified castor oil for slow carbon release and acidification control. Water Environment Research, 94, e1673. (IF: 1.946; Limnology 11/21)
  • Chen, K.F., Tsai, Y.P., Lai, C.H.*, Xiang, Y.K., Chuang, K.Y., Zhu, Z.H., 2021. Human health-risk assessment based on chronic exposure to the carbonyl compounds and metals emitted by burning incense at temples. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28, 40640-40652. (IF: 4.223; Environmental Sciences 91/274)
  • Nguyen, T.T., Chen, H.H., To, T.H., Chang, Y.C., Tsai, C.K., Chen, K.F.*, and Tsai, Y.P.*, 2021. Development of biochars derived from water bamboo (Zizania latifolia) shoot husks using pyrolysis and ultrasound-assisted pyrolysis for the treatment of Reactive Black 5 (RB5) in wastewater. Water, 13, 1615. (IF: 3.103, Water Resources 39/98)
  • Chen, Y.C., Chen, K.F., Lin, J.H., Huang, S.W., Chen, H.H., Lin, K.Y.A., Lin, C.H.*, 2021. The impact of pyrolysis temperature on physicochemical properties and pulmonary toxicity of tobacco stem micro-biochar. Chemosphere, 263, 128349. (IF: 7.086; Environmental Sciences 30/274)
  • Peng, Y.P.*, Liu, C.C., Chen K.F., Huang, C.P., Chen, C.H., 2021. Green synthesis of nano-silver–titanium nanotube array (Ag/TNA) composite for concurrent ibuprofen degradation and hydrogen generation. Chemosphere, 264, 128407. (IF: 7.086; Environmental Sciences 30/274)
  • Chen, Y.C., Lin, K.Y.A., Chen, K.F., Jiang, X.Y., Lin, C.H.*, 2021. In vitro renal toxicity evaluation of copper-based metal–organic framework HKUST-1 on human embryonic kidney cells. Environmental Pollution, 273, 116528. (IF: 8.071; Environmental Sciences 23/274)
  • Yang, C.C., Dao, K.C., Lin, Y.S., Cheng, T.Y., Chen, K.F., Tsai, Y.P.*, 2021. Impacts of mixing mode on photocatalytic reduction of hexavalent chromium over titanium dioxide nanomaterial under various environmental conditions. Water, 13(16), 2291. (IF: 3.103, Water Resources 39/98)
  • Peng, Y.P., Chang, Y.C., Chen, K.F.*, Wang, C.H., 2020. A field pilot-scale study on heavy metal-contaminated soil washing by using an environmentally friendly agent—poly-γ-glutamic acid (γ-PGA). Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27, 34760-34769. (IF: 4.223; Environmental Sciences 91/274)
  • Dao, K.H., Yang, C.C., Chen, K.F., Tsai, Y.P.*, 2020. Recent trends in removal pharmaceuticals and personal care products by electrochemical oxidation and combined systems. Water, 12, 1043. (IF: 3.103, Water Resources 39/98)
  • Peng, Y.P.*, Peng, L.C., Chen, K.F., Chen, C.H., Chang, K.L., Chen, K.S., Dang, Z., Lu, G.N., Sun, J., 2020. Degradation of trichloroethylene by photoelectrochemically activated persulfate. Chemosphere, 254, 126796. (IF: 7.086; Environmental Sciences 30/274)
  • Hsiao, V.K.S.*, Cheng, T.Y., Chen, C.F., Shiu, H., Yu, Y.J., Tsai, C.F., Lai, P.C., Tsai, M.C., Yang, C.C., Chien, H.Y., Chen, K.F., Tsai, Y.P., 2020. Optimized LED-integrated agricultural facilities for adjusting the growth of water bamboo (Zizania latifolia). Applied Sciences-Basel, 10, 1330. (IF: 2.679; Engineering, Multidisciplinary 38/90)
  • Peng, Y.P. Chen, T.Y., Wu, C.Y., Chang, Y.C., Chen, K.F.*, 2019. Dispersant-modified iron nanoparticles for mobility enhancement and TCE degradation: a comparison study. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 26, 34157-34166. (IF: 4.223; Environmental Sciences 91/274)
  • Chen, Y.C., Lin, K.Y.A., Lu, T.Y., Lin, Y.H., Lin, C.H.*, Chen, K.F.*, 2019. Photoinduced antibacterial activity of NRC03 peptide-conjugated dopamine/nano-reduced graphene oxide against Staphylococcus aureus. Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences, 18, 2442-2448. (IF: 3.982; Biophysics 22/71)
  • Chen, Y.C., Lin, C.H., Lung S.C.C., Chen, K.F., Wang, W.C.V., Chou, C.T., Lai, C.H.*, 2019. Environmental concentration of spray paint particulate matters causes pulmonary dysfunction in human normal bronchial epithelial BEAS-2B cell. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 126, 250-258. (IF: 6.158; Engineering, Chemical 22/143)
  • Sun, J., Xu, W., Cai, B., Huang, G., Zhang, H., Zhang, Y., Yuan, Y.*, Chang, K., Chen, K., Peng, Y.P., Chen, K.F., 2019. High-concentration nitrogen removal coupling with bioelectric power generation by a self-sustaining algal-bacterial biocathode photo-bioelectrochemical system under daily light/dark cycle. Chemosphere, 222, 797-809. (IF: 7.086; Environmental Sciences 30/274)
  • Sun, J., Xu, W., Yang, P., Li, N., Yuan, Y., Zhang, H., Wang, Y., Ning, X., Zhang, Y.*, Chang, K.L., Peng, Y.P., Chen, K.F., 2019. Enhanced oxytetracycline removal coupling with increased power generation using a self-sustained photo-bioelectrochemical fuel cell. Chemosphere, 221, 21-29. (IF: 7.086; Environmental Sciences 30/274)
  • Sun, J., Xu, W, Yang, P., Yaun, Y., Zhang, H., Ning, X., Zhang, Y.*, Chang, K.L., Peng, Y.P., Chen, K.F., 2019. Enhancing the performance of photo-bioelectrochemical fuel cell using graphene oxide/cobalt/polypyrrole composite modified photo-biocathode in the presence of antibiotic. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 44, 1919-1929. (IF: 5.816, Chemistry, Physical 41/162)
  • Chou, C.C., Yang, C.C., Lu, M.S., Hu, L.Y., Chen, K.F., Tsai, Y.P.*, 2019. The influence of temperature on metabolisms of phosphorus accumulating organisms in biological wastewater treatment plants in the presence of Cu(II) toxicity. Applied Sciences-Basel, 9, 1126. (IF: 2.679; Engineering, Multidisciplinary 38/90)
  • Chen, Y.C., Sawettanun, S., Chen, K.F., Lee, C.Y., Yan, J., Chen, H.H., Chen, G.W., Lin, C.H.*, 2019. Enhanced efficient NIR photothermal therapy using pleurocidin NRC-03 peptide-conjugated dopamine-modified reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite. ACS Omega, 4(2), 3298–3305. (IF: 3.512; Chemistry, Multidisciplinary 78/178)
  • Lin, C.C., Peng, Y.P., Tsai, Y.P., Chang, Y.C., Chen, K.F.*, 2018. Impact and control of reflected noise from an overpass bottom. Applied Sciences-Basel, 8, 1908. (IF: 2.217; Physics, Applied 67/148)
  • Chen, H., Peng, Y.P.*, Chen, T.Y., Chen, K.F., Chang, K.L., Dang, Z., Lu, G.N., He, H., 2018. Enhanced photoelectrochemical degradation of Ibuprofen and generation of hydrogen via BiOI-deposited TiO2 nanotube arrays. Science of the Total Environment, 633, 1198-1205. (IF: 7.963; Environmental Sciences 25/274)
  • Yang, C.C., Doong, R.A., Chen, K.F., Chen, G.S., Tsai, Y.P.*, 2018. The photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue by green semiconductor films that is induced by irradiation by a light emitting diode and visible light. Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, 68(1), 29-38. (IF: 2.235; Environmental Sciences 189/274)
  • Chang, Y.C., Chen, T.Y., Tsai, Y.P., Chen, K.F.*, 2018. Remediation of trichloroethene (TCE)-contaminated groundwater by persulfate oxidation: a field-scale study. RSC Advances, 8(5), 2433-2440. (IF: 3.361; Chemistry, Multidisciplinary 81/178)
  • Sun, J.*, Cai, B., Xu, W., Huang, Y., Zhang, Y., Peng, Y.P., Chang, K.L. Kuo, J., Chen, K.F., Ning, X., Liu, G., Wang, Y., Yang, Z., Liu, J., 2017. Enhanced bioelectricity generation and azo dye treatment in a reversible photo-bioelectrochemical cell by using novel anthraquinone-2,6-disulfonate (AQDS)/MnOx-doped polypyrrole film electrodes. Bioresource Technology, 225, 40-47. (IF: 6.669; Agricultural Engineering 1/13)
  • Sheu, Y.T., Lien, P.J., Chen, K.F., Ou, J.H., Kao, C.M.*, 2016. Application of NZVI-contained emulsified substrate to bioremediate PCE-contaminated groundwater - A pilot-scale study. Chemical Engineering Journal, 304, 714-727. (IF: 8.355; Engineering, Chemical 6/138)
  • Chen, K.F.*, Chang, Y.C., Liu, K.Y., 2016. A kinetic and mechanistic study of the degradation of 1,2-dichloroethane and methyl tert-butyl ether using alkaline-activated persulfate oxidation. RSC Advances 6(79), 75578-75587. (IF: 3.049; Chemistry, Multidisciplinary 68/172)
  • Chen, H., Peng, Y.P.*, Chen, K.F., Lai, C.H., Lin, Y.C., 2016. Rapid synthesis of Ti-MCM-41 by microwave-assisted hydrothermal method towards photocatalytic degradation of oxytetracycline. Journal of Environmental Sciences, 44, 76-87. (IF: 3.556; Environmental Sciences 72/251)
  • Sun, Z., Yang, L., Chen, K.F., Chen, G.W., Peng, Y.P., Chen, J.K., Suo, G., Yu, J., Wang*, W.C., Lin, C.H.*, 2016. Nano zerovalent iron particles induce pulmonary and cardiovascular toxicity in an in vitro human co-culture model. Nanotoxicology, 10, 881-890.  (IF: 5.955; Toxicology 6/93)
  • Chen, K.F.*, Chang, Y.C., Chiou, W.T., 2016. Remediation of diesel-contaminated soil using in situ chemical oxidation (ISCO) and the effects of common oxidants on the indigenous microbial community: a comparison study. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 91, 1877-1888. (IF: 2.659; Engineering, Chemical 52/138)
  • Peng, Y.P., Chen, K.F.*, Lin, W.H., Chang, Y.C., Wu, F., 2016. A novel three-stage treatment train for the remediation of trichloroethylene-contaminated groundwater. RSC Advances 6(47), 41247-41260. (IF: 3.049; Chemistry, Multidisciplinary 68/172)
  • Chen, H.L., Chen, K.F., Lai, S.W., Dang, Z., Peng, Y.P.*, 2015. Photoelectrochemical oxidation of azo dye and generation of hydrogen via C-N co-doped TiO2 nanotube arrays. Separation and Purification Technology, 146,143-153. (IF: 5.107; Engineering, Chemical 14/138)
  • Yan, C., Chen, K.F., Lai, C.H., Lai, S.W., Chang, Q, Peng, Y.P.*, 2014. Photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B by microwave-assisted hydrothermal synthesized N-doped titanate nanotubes. Journal of Environmental Sciences, 26, 1505-1512. (IF: 3.556; Environmental Sciences 72/251)
  • Chang, Y.C., Huang, S.C., Chen, K.F.*, 2014. Evaluation of the effects of nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) dispersants on intrinsic biodegradation of trichloroethylene (TCE). Water Science and Technology, 69, 2357-2363. (IF: 1.624; Water Resources 58/91)
  • Liang, S.H., Chen, K.F., Wu, C.S., Lin, Y.H., Kao, C.M.*, 2014. Development of KMnO4-releasing composites for in situ chemical oxidation of TCE-contaminated groundwater. Water Research, 54, 149-158. (IF: 7.913; Water Resources 1/91)
  • Tsai, T.T., Liu, J.K., Chang, Y.M., Chen, K.F., Kao, C.M.*, 2014. Application of polycolloid-releasing substrate to remediate trichloroethylene-contaminated groundwater: a pilot-scale study. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 268, 92-101. (IF: 7.650; Environmental Sciences 12/251)
  • Chen, K.F.*, Chang, Y.C., Huang, S.C., 2012. Biodegradation potential of MTBE and BTEX under aerobic, nitrate reducing, and methanogenic conditions at a gasoline-contaminated site. Desalination and Water Treatment, 48, 278-284. (IF: 1.173; Engineering, Chemical 73/135)
  • Chen, K.F., Yeh, T.Y.*, Hsu, Y.H., Chen, C.W., 2012. The phytoattenuation of the soil metal contamination: the effects of plant growth regulators (GA3 and IAA) by employing wetland macrophyte vetiver and energy plant sunflower. Desalination and Water Treatment, 45(1-3), 144-152 (IF: 1.173; Engineering, Chemical 73/135)
  • Chen, K.F., Yeh, T.Y.*, Lin, C. F., 2012. Phytoextraction of Cu, Zn, and Pb enhanced by chelators with vetiver (Vetiveria zizaniodides): hydroponic and pot experiments. ISRN Ecology, 2012, Article ID 729693, 1-12.
  • Chen, K.F., Yeh, T.Y., Kao, C.M.*, Sung, W.P., Lin, C.C., 2012. Application of nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) to enhance microbial reductive dechlorination of TCE: A feasibility study. Current Nanoscience, 8(1), 55-59. (IF: 1.096; Materials Science, Multidisciplinary 167/260)
  • Yen, C.H., Chen, K.F.*, Sheu, Y.T., Lin, C.C., Horng, J.J., 2012. Pollution source investigation and water quality management in the Carp Lake Watershed, Taiwan. Clean-Soil Air Water, 40(1), 24-33. (IF: 1.945; Water Resources 23/83)
  • Lin, Y.C., Lee, C.H., Lin, M.S., Yang, K.H.*, Chen, K.F., Pan, C.P., 2011. Pollutant trends and hazard ranking in the desalination area of the Penghu Islands, Taiwan. Desalination, 281, 159-164. (IF: 3.756; Water Resources 2/83)
  • Chen, K.F., Kao, C.M.*, Sung, W.P., Lin, C.C., Yeh, T.Y., 2011. Enhanced in situ anaerobic bioremediation of TCE-contaminated groundwater using nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI). Materials Science Forum, 694, 3-7. (EI)
  • Chen, K.F., Li, S., Zhang, W.X.*, 2011. Renewable hydrogen generation by bimetallic zero valent iron nanoparticles. Chemical Engineering Journal, 170(2-3), 562-567. (IF: 4.321; Engineering, Chemical 9/135)
  • Yen, C.H., Chen, K.F.*, Kao, C.M., Liang, S.H., Chen, T.Y., 2011. Application of persulfate to remediate petroleum-hydrocarbon contaminated soil: Feasibility and comparison with common oxidants. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 186(2-3), 2097-2102. (IF: 4.529; Engineering, Civil 2/125)
  • Liang, S.H., Kao, C.M.*, Kuo, Y.C., Chen, K.F., Yang, B.M., 2011. In situ oxidation of petroleum-hydrocarbon contaminated groundwater using passive ISCO system. Water Research, 45(8), 2496-2506. (IF: 5.528; Water Resources 1/83)
  • Liang, S.H., Kao, C.M.*, Kuo, Y.C., Chen, K.F., 2011. Application of persulfate-releasing barrier to remediate MTBE and benzene contaminated groundwater. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 185(2-3), 1162-1168. (IF: 4.529; Engineering, Civil 2/125)
  • Chen, K.F., Kao, C.M.*, Chen, C.W., Surampalli, R.Y., Lee, M.S., 2010. Control of petroleum-hydrocarbon contaminated groundwater by intrinsic and enhanced bioremediation. Journal of Environmental Sciences-China, 22(6), 864-871.  (IF: 2.002; Environmental Sciences 98/223)
  • Chen, K.F.*, Kao, C.M., Wu, L.C., Liang, S.H., 2009. MTBE degradation by ferrous iron-activated persulfate oxidation: feasibility and kinetics studies. Water Environment Research, 81(7), 687-694. (IF: 0.865; Water Resources 60/83)
  • Chen, K.F., Kao, C.M.*, Chen, T.Y., Weng, C.H., Tsai, C.T., 2006. Intrinsic bioremediation of MTBE-contaminated groundwater at a petroleum-hydrocarbon spill site. Environmental Geology, 50(3), 439-445. (IF: 1.127; Water Resources 1/78)
  • Kao, C.M., Chen, K.F., Liu, C.K., Chou, S.M., Chen, S.C.*, 2006. Enzymatic degradation of nitriles by Klebsiella oxytoca. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 71(2), 228-233. (IF: 3.337; Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology 39/163)
  • Chen, K.F., Kao, C.M.*, Wang, J.Y., Chen, T.Y., Chien, C.C., 2005. Natural attenuation of MTBE at two petroleum-hydrocarbon spill sites. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 125(1-3), 10-16. (IF: 4.529; Engineering, Civil 2/125)
  • Chen, K.F.*, Huang, W.Y., Yeh, T.Y., Kao, C.M., Hou, F. 2005. Biodegradability of 2,4-dichlorophenol under different redox conditions. Practice Periodical of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste Management, 9(3), 141-146. (EI)
  • Chen, K.F., Kao, C.M.*, Hsieh, C.Y., Chen, S.C., Chen, Y. L., 2005. Natural biodegradation of MTBE under different environmental conditions: Microcosm and microbial identification studies. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 74, 356-364. (IF: 1.255; Environmental Sciences 146/223)
  • Chen, K.F.*, Wu, L.C., Kao, C.M., Yang, G.C.C., Chen, T.Y., 2004. Application of health risk assessment to derive cleanup levels at a fuel-oil spill site. Practice Periodical of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste Management, 8(2), 99-104. (EI)
  • Kao, C.M.*, Chen, K.F., Chen, Y.L., Chen, T.Y., Huang, W.Y., 2004. Biobarrier system for remediation of TCE-contaminated aquifers. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 72(1), 87-93. (IF: 1.255; Environmental Sciences 146/223)
  • Kao, C.M., Chai, C.T., Liu, J.K., Yeh, T.Y., Chen, K.F., Chen, S.C.*, 2004. Evaluation of natural and enhanced PCP biodegradation at a former pesticide manufacturing plant. Water Research, 38, 663-672. (IF: 5.528; Water Resources 1/83)
  • Kao, C.M*., Chen, K.F., Liao, Y.L., Chen, C.W., 2003. Water quality management in the Kaoping River watershed, Taiwan. Water Science and Technology, 47(7-8), 209-216. (IF: 1.106; Environmental Sciences 157/223)
  • Kao, C.M.*, Wu, F.C., Chen, K.F., Lin, T.F., Yen, Y.E., Chiang, P.C., 2003. Pollutant sources investigation and remedial strategies development for the Kaoping River basin, Taiwan. Water Science and Technology, 48(7), 97-103. (IF: 1.106; Environmental Sciences 157/223)
  • Kao, C.M.*, Wang, J.Y., Chen, K.F., Lee, H.Y., Wu, M.J., 2002. Non-point source pesticide removal by a mountainous wetland. Water Science and Technology, 46(6-7), 199-206. (IF: 1.106; Environmental Sciences 157/223)