MEMBRANE FILTRATION RESEARCH GROUP

School of Civil Mining and Environmental Engineering
University of Wollongong, NSW 2522
Office: 61-2-4221-4590 - Fax: 61-2-4221-3238 - Email: longn@uow.edu.au

 

Books and Book Chapters

1. Nghiem, L.D. “Trace organic removal by nanofiltration and reverse osmosis processes: Mechanisms, modelling, and the influence of operating conditions” 2009, Lambert Academic. ISBN 383832210X, p 228.

2. Nghiem, L.D., Scott, L., Dennis, M., Murphy, K. (Eds). "Proceedings of the 8th Annual Environmental Research Event" 2004, University of Wollongong Press: Wollongong. ISBN 1 74128 080 X, p 377.

3. Nghiem, L.D., Schäfer, A.I. "Trace contaminant removal with nanofiltration" in Nanofiltration - Principles and Applications, A.I. Schäfer, A. Fane, and D. Waite, Editors. 2005, Elsevier Science. Chapter 8, 479-520.

Peer Reviewed Journal Papers

  1. Hai, F.I., Modin, O., Yamamoto, K., Fukushi, K., Nakajima, F., Nghiem, L.D., “Pesticide Removal by a Novel Mixed Culture of Bacteria and White Rot Fungi”. 2011. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, (Accepted 2 Nov 2011).

  2. Luong N. Nguyen, Faisal I. Hai, Jinguo Kang, William E. Price, Long D. Nghiem, “Removal of trace organic contaminants by a membrane bioreactor–granular activated carbon (MBR–GAC) system”. 2011. Bioresource Technology, (Accepted 14 Oct 2011).

  3. Hashim, N.H., Nghiem, L.D., Stuetz, R.M., Khan, S.J. “Enantiospecific fate of ibuprofen, ketoprofen and naproxen in a laboratory-scale membrane bioreactor”. 2011. Water Research, 45 (18), pp. 6249-6258.

  4. Hai, F.I., Li, X., Price, W.E., Nghiem, L.D. “Removal of carbamazepine and sulfamethoxazole by MBR under anoxic and aerobic conditions”. 2011. Bioresource Technology, 102 (22), pp. 10386-10390.

  5. Hai, F.I., Tessmer, K., Nguyen, L.N., Kang, J., Price, W.E., Nghiem, L.D. “Removal of micropollutants by membrane bioreactor under temperature variation”. 2011. Journal of Membrane Science, 383 (1-2), pp. 144-151.

  6. Li, X., Hai, F.I., Tadkaew, N., Gilbertson, S., Nghiem, L.D. “Strategies to enhance the removal of the persistent pharmaceutically active compound carbamazepine by membrane bioreactors”. 2011. Desalination and Water Treatment, 34 (1-3), pp. 402-407.

  7. Tu, K.L., Chivas, A.R., Nghiem, L.D. “Effects of membrane fouling and scaling on boron rejection by nanofiltration and reverse osmosis membranes”. 2011. Desalination, 279 (1-3), pp. 269-277.

  8. Regmi, G., Indraratna, B., Nghiem, L.D., Banasiak, L. “Evaluating waste concrete for the treatment of acid sulphate soil groundwater from coastal floodplains”. 2011. Desalination and Water Treatment, 32 (1-3), pp. 126-132.

  9. Nghiem, L.D., Hildinger, F., Hai, F.I., Cath, T. “Treatment of saline aqueous solutions using direct contact membrane distillation”. 2011. Desalination and Water Treatment, 32 (1-3), pp. 234-241.

  10. Kiss, A., Hai, F.I., Nghiem, L.D. “Roadside rest area wastewater treatment system: Performance evaluation and improvement”. 2011. Desalination and Water Treatment, 32 (1-3), pp. 389-396.

  11. Nghiem, L.D., Ren, T., Aziz, N., Porter, I., Regmi, G. “Treatment of coal seam gas produced water for beneficial use in australia: A review of best practices”. 2011. Desalination and Water Treatment, 32 (1-3), pp. 316-323.

  12. Nghiem, L.D., Cath, T., “A scaling mitigation approach during direct contact membrane distillation”. Separation and Purification Technology. 2011. 80 (2), p.315-322.

  13. Simon, A., Price, W.E., and Nghiem, L.D., “Implications of membrane fouling toward the removal of the pharmaceutical sulfamethoxazole by nanofiltration processes”. Journal of Zhejiang University-SCIENCE A. 2011. 12 (8), P.575-582.

  14. Hai, F.I., Tadkaew, N., McDonald, J.A., Khan, S.J., Nghiem, L.D., “Is halogen content the most important factor in the removal of halogenated trace organics by MBR treatment?” Bioresource Technology. 2011. 102 (10), p. 6299-6303.

  15. Regmi, G., Indraratna, B., Nghiem, L.D. Golab, A., “Treatment of acidic groundwater in acid sulphate soil terrain using recycled concrete: Column experiments”. Journal of Environmental Engineering. 2011. 137 (6), pp. 433-443.

  16. Pettigrew, L., Nghiem, LD. “Aqueous parts cleaning at a maintenance workshop: the role of cleaning solution quality”. International Journal of Sustainable Manufacturing. 2011. 2 (2/3), pp. 127-140.

  17. Guru, P., Indraratna, B., Nghiem, L.D., Regmi, G. “A Neural Network approach for examining the performance of a permeable reactive barrier containing recycled concrete for treating acidic groundwater”. Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology. 2011. 44 (2), pp. 199-209.

  18. Li, X., Hai, F.I., Nghiem, L.D. “Simultaneous activated carbon adsorption within a membrane bioreactor for an enhanced micropollutant removal”. Bioresource Technology. 2011. 102(9), p. 5319-5324.

  19. Tu, K.L., Nghiem, L.D., and Chivas, A.R. “Coupling effects of feed solution pH and ionic strength on the rejection of boron by NF/RO membranes”. Chemical Engineering Journal. 2011. 168(2), p. 700-706.

  20. Tadkaew, N., Hai, F.I., McDonald, J.A., Khan, S.J., Nghiem, L.D., Removal of trace organics by MBR treatment: the role of molecular properties. Water research. 2011. 45(8), p. 2439-2451.

  21. Yang, B., G.G. Ying, J.L. Zhao, L.J. Zhang, Y.X. Fang, and D.L. Nghiem, “Oxidation of triclosan by ferrate: reaction kinetics, products identification and toxicity evaluation”. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2011. 186(1), p. 227-235.

  1. Alturki, A.A., Tadkaew, N., McDonald, A.J., Khan, J.S., Price, W.E., and Nghiem, L.D. “Combining MBR and NF/RO membrane filtration for the removal of trace organics in indirect potable water reuse applications”. Journal of Membrane Science, 2010. 365 (1-2), p. 206-215.

  2. Tu, K.L., Nghiem, L.D., and Chivas, A.R. “Boron removal by reverse osmosis membranes in seawater desalination applications”. Separation and Purification Technology, 2010. 75 (2): p. 87-101.

  3. Shon, H.K., S. Phuntsho, S. Vigneswaran, J. Kandasamy, L.D. Nghiem, G.J. Kim, J.B. Kim, and J.H. Kim, “Preparation of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles from Electrocoagulated Sludge using Sacrificial Titanium Electrodes”. Environmental Science & Technology, 2010. 44 (14): p. 5553-5557.

  4. Vogel, D., A. Simon, A.A. Alturki, B. Bilitewski, W.E. Price, and L.D. Nghiem, Effects of fouling and scaling on the retention of trace organic contaminants by a nanofiltration membrane: The role of cake-enhanced concentration polarisation. Separation and Purification Technology, 2010. 73(2): p. 256-263.

  5. Schäfer, A.I., L.D. Nghiem, A. Meier, and P.A. Neale, Impact of organic matrix compounds on the retention of steroid hormone estrone by a “loose” nanofiltration membrane. Separation and Purification Technology, 2010. 73(2): p. 179-187.

  6. Donicar, S., Hurlimann, A., Nghiem, D.L. The effect of information on public acceptance - The case of water from alternative sources, Journal of Environmental Management. 2010, 91: 1288-1293.

  7. Nghiem, L.D. “Influence of solution chemistry on the removal of ionisable and neutral trace organics by a loose nanofiltration membrane”. Membrane Water Treatment. 2010, 1 (2): 93-101.

  8. Indraratna, B., Regmi, G., Nghiem, L.D. Golab, A., “Performance of a permeable reactive barrier (PRB) for the remediation of acidic groundwater in acid sulphate soil terrain”. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. 2010. 136 (7), p. 897-906.

  1. Coleman P.J., Nghiem L.D. “Solar-Powered Compaction Garbage Bins in Public Areas: A Preliminary Economic and Environmental Evaluation”. Sustainability. 2010; 2(2):524-532.

  2. Tadkaew, N., Sivakumar, M., McDonald, A.J., Khan, J.S., Nghiem, L.D., “Effect of mixed liquor pH on the removal of trace organic contaminants in a membrane bioreactor”. Bioresource Technology. 2010, 101 (5): 1494-1500.

  3. Beyer, M., Lohrengel, B., Nghiem, L.D., “Membrane fouling and chemical cleaning in water recycling applications”. Desalination. 2010, 250 (3): 977-981.

  4. Nghiem, L.D., Coleman, J.P., Espendiller, C., “Mechanisms underlying the effects of membrane fouling on the nanofiltration of trace organic contaminants”. Desalination. 2010, 250 (2): 681-687.

  5. Mariam, T., Nghiem, L.D., “Landfill leachate treatment using hybrid coagulation-nanofiltration processes”. Desalination. 2010, 250 (2): 667-681.

  6. Peterson, J., Nghiem, L.D., “Selective extraction of cadmium by polymer inclusion membranes containing PVC and Aliquat 336: role base polymer and extractant”. International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management. 2010, 12 (2/3/4): 359 – 368.

  7. Regmi, G., Indraratna, B., Nghiem, L.D., “Effective remediation of groundwater in acidic sulphate soil terrain”. Australian Geomechanics Journal. 2009, 44 (4), 33-40.

  8. Regmi, G., Indraratna, B., Nghiem, L.D., “Long term performance of a permeable reactive barrier in acid sulphate soil terrain”. Water, Air & Soil Pollution: Focus. 2009, 9: 409-419.

  9. Kumarasinghe, D., Pettigrew, L., Nghiem, L.D., “Removal of heavy metals from mining impacted water by an electrocoagulation-ultrafiltratoin hybrid process”. Desalination and Water Treatment. 2009, 11: 66-72.

  10. Simon, A., Nghiem, L.D., Khan, J.S., Le-clech, P., Drewes, J.E., “Effects of membrane degradation on the removal of pharmaceutically active compounds (PhACs) by NF/RO filtration processes”. Journal of Membrane Science. 2009, 320: 16-25.

  11. Upitis, A., Peterson, J., Lukey, C., Nghiem, L.D.,“Metallic ion extraction using polymer inclusion membranes (PIMs): optimising physical strength and extraction rate”. Desalination and Water Treatment. 2009, 6: 41-47.

  1. Nghiem, L.D., Tadkaew, N., Sivakumar, M., “Removal of trace organic contaminants by submerged membrane bioreactors”. Desalination. 2009, 236: 127-134.

  2. Nghiem, L.D., Hawkes, S. “Effects of membrane fouling on the nanofiltration of trace organic contaminants”. Desalination. 2009: 273-281.

  3. Nghiem, L. D., D. Vogel and S. Khan (2008). “Characterising humic acid fouling of nanofiltration membranes using bisphenol A as a molecular indicator”. Water Research 42(15): p. 4049-4058.

  4. Nghiem, L.D., Espendiller, C., Braun, G. “Influence of organic and colloidal fouling on the removal of sulfamethoxazole by nanofiltration membranes”. Water Science and Technology, 2008, 58(1): p. 163-169.

  5. Nghiem, L.D., Coleman, P.J. “NF/RO filtration of the hydrophobic ionogenic compound triclosan: transport mechanisms and the influence of membrane fouling”. Separation Purification Technology. 2008, 62(3): p. 709-716.

  6. Vogel, D., Bilitewski, B., Nghiem, L.D. Membrane fouling in the nanofiltration of landfill leachate and its impact on trace contaminant removal. International Journal of Environment and Waste Management. 2007. 4 (1): p. 338-350.

  7. Takaew, N., Sivakumar, M., Nghiem, L.D. “Membrane bioreactor technology for decentralised wastewater treatment and reuse”. International Journal of Water, 2007, 3 (4): p 368-380.

  8. Nghiem, L.D., Hawkes, S. “Effects of membrane fouling on the nanofiltration of pharmaceutically active compounds (PhACs): Mechanisms and role of membrane pore size”. Separation Purification Technology, 2007. 57 (1): p. 176-184.

  9. Nghiem, L.D., Schafer, A., Elimelech, M. “Role of Electrostatic Interactions in the Retention of Pharmaceutically Active Contaminants by a Loose Nanofiltration Membrane”. Journal of Membrane Science, 2006. 286(1-2): p. 52-59.

  10. Nghiem, L.D., P. Mornane, I.D. Potter, J.M. Perera, R.W. Cattrall., S.D. Kolev. “Extraction and transport of metal ions and small organic compounds using polymer inclusion membranes (PIMs)”. Journal of Membrane Science, 2006. 281(1-2): p. 7-41.

  11. Schafer, A., Nghiem, L.D., N. Oschmann. “Bisphenol A retention in the direct ultrafiltration of greywater”. Journal of Membrane Science. 2006. 283(1-2): p. 233-243.

  12. Nghiem, L.D., Schäfer, A.I. “Fouling autopsy of hollow-fibre MF membranes in wastewater reclamation”, Desalination (2006) 188, 113-121.

  13. Nghiem, L.D., Oschmann, N., Schäfer, A.I. “Fouling in greywater recycling by direct ultrafiltration”, Desalination (2006) 187, 283-290.

  14. Nghiem, L.D., Schäfer, A.I. “Critical risk points of nanofiltration and reverse osmosis processes in water recycling applications”, Desalination (2006) 187, 303-312.

  15. Nghiem, L.D., Schäfer, A.I., Elimelech, M. “Pharmaceutical Retention Mechanisms by Nanofiltration Membranes”, Environmental Science & Technology (2005) 39, 7698-7705.

  16. Nghiem, L.D., Schäfer, A.I., Elimelech, M. “Nanofiltration of Hormone Mimicking Trace Organic Contaminants”, Separation Science & Technology (2005) 40, 2633-2649.

  17. Oschmann, N., Nghiem, L.D., Schäfer, A.I. “Fouling mechanisms of submerged ultrafiltration membranes in greywater recycling”. Desalination (2005) 179, 215-223.

  18. Nghiem, L.D., Manis,  A., Soldenhoff, K.,  Schäfer, A.I. “Wastewater Treatment for Estrogenic Hormone Removal using NF/RO Membranes”, Journal of Membrane Science, 2004. 242(1-2): p. 37-45.

  19. Nghiem, L.D., McCutcheon, J., Schäfer, A.I., Elimelech, M. “The role of endocrine disrupters in water recycling – risk or mania?“, Water Science & Technology (2004) 50, 2, 215-220.

  20. Nghiem, L.D., Schäfer, A.I., Elimelech, M. “Removal of Natural Hormones by Nanofiltration Membranes: Measurement, Modeling, and Mechanisms“, Environmental Science & Technology (2004) 38, 1888-1896.

  21. Nghiem, L.D., Schäfer, A.I., Waite, T.D. “Membrane filtration in water recycling: removal of natural hormones”, Water Supply (2003) 3, 3, 155-160.

  22. Schäfer, A.I., Nghiem, L.D., Waite, T.D. “Removal of Natural Hormone Estrone from Aqueous Solutions using Nanofiltration and Reverse Osmosis”, Environmental Science & Technology (2003) 37, 182-188.

  23. Nghiem, L.D., Schäfer, A.I. “Adsorption and Transport of Trace Contaminant Estrone in NF/RO Membranes“, Environmental Engineering Science (2002) 19, 6, 441-451.

  24. Nghiem, D.L., Schäfer, A.I., Waite, T.D. “Adsorption of Estrone on NF and RO membranes in Water and Wastewater Treatment”, Water Science & Technology (2002) 46, 4-5, 265–272.

  25. Nghiem, L.D., Schäfer, A.I., Waite, T.D. “Adsorptive Interactions between Membranes and Trace Contaminants”, Desalination (2002) 147, 1-3, 269-274.

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