Dr. Kaimin Shih

Associate Professor
The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Highest Degree
PostDoc Fellow in Environmental Science and Engineering from Stanford University, California, USA

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Biography

Dr. Kaimin SHIH is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and leads the Environmental Materials Research Group at the University of Hong Kong. He obtained his Ph.D. from Stanford University and is interested in engineering and employing material properties for innovative waste beneficial uses and environmental treatment processes. Dr. Shih’s work particularly focuses on analyzing the pollutant behavior in solid matrices and at water-mineral interfaces, and has contributes to the research areas of hazardous metals, material resource recovery, persistent organic pollutants, water membrane materials, nuclear waste, and soil remediation. Dr. Shih is currently an Associate Editor for Waste Management, together with the other several environmental/materials journals. He is a Scientific Advisory Panel member of International Waste Working Group, the president for Overseas Chinese Environmental Engineers and Scientists Association, and the vice-president for Hong Kong Waste Management Association. Dr. Shih has published more than 90 SCI journal papers, edited 2 books, and authored more than 10 book chapters.

Area of Interest:

Environmental Sciences
Materials Science
Energy
Wastewater
Geochemistry

Selected Publications

  1. Prasad, M.N.V. and K. Shih, 2016. Environmental Materials and Waste: Resource Recovery and Pollution Prevention. Elsevier Science, New York, Pages: 496.

  2. Wu, S., H. Li, L. Li, C.Y. Wu, J. Zhang and K. Shih, 2015. Effects of flue-gas parameters on low temperature NO reduction over a Cu-promoted CeO 2-TiO 2 catalyst. Fuel, 159: 876-882.
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  3. Wu, D., Y. Chen, Y. Zhang, Y. Feng and K. Shih, 2015. Ferric iron enhanced chloramphenicol oxidation in pyrite (FeS 2) induced fenton-like reactions. Sep. Purif. Technol., 154: 60-67.
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  4. Wang, F., X. Lu, X.Y. Li and K. Shih, 2015. Effectiveness and mechanisms of defluorination of perfluorinated alkyl substances by calcium compounds during waste thermal treatment. Environ. Sci. technol., 49: 5672-5680.
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  5. Wang, F., K.M. Shih and X.Y. Li, 2015. The partition behavior of perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanesulfonamide (FOSA) on microplastics. Chemosphere, 119: 841-847.
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  6. Wang, F., K. Shih and J.O. Leckie, 2015. Effect of humic acid on the sorption of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) on boehmite. Chemosphere, 118: 213-218.
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  7. Tang, Y. and K. Shih, 2015. Mechanisms of zinc incorporation in aluminosilicate crystalline structures and the leaching behaviour of product phases. Environ. Technol., .

  8. Sun, Q., X. Liu, A.B. Djurisic, T.L. Leung, M. Xie, A.M. Ng and K. Shih, 2015. Iron oxide/graphene composites as negative-electrode materials for lithium ion batteries-optimum particle size for stable performance. RSC Adv., 5: 91466-91471.
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  9. Su, M., C. Liao, K.H. Chuang, M.Y. Wey and K. Shih, 2015. Cadmium stabilization efficiency and leachability by CdAl4O7 monoclinic structure. Environ. Sci. technol., 49: 14452-14459.
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  10. Lu, X. and K. Shih, 2015. Formation of lead-aluminate ceramics: Reaction mechanisms in immobilizing the simulated lead sludge. Chemosphere, 138: 156-163.
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  11. Liao, C.Z., l. Zeng and K. Shih, 2015. Quantitative X-ray diffraction (QXRD) analysis for revealing thermal transformations of red mud. Chemosphere, 131: 171-177.
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  12. Liao, C.Z., K. Shih and W.E. Lee, 2015. Crystal structures of Al-Nd codoped zirconolite derived from glass matrix and powder sintering. Inorg. Chem., 54: 7353-7361.
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  13. Liao, C.Z., C. Dong, K. Shih, L. Zeng, B. He, W. Cao and L. Yang, 2015. Preparation and properties of a new ternary phase Mg 3+ x Ni 7- x B 2 (0.17≤ x≤ 0.66) and its Cu-doping effect. J. Solid State Chem., 226: 24-28.
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  14. Li, H., S. Wu, L. Li, J. Wang, W. Ma and K. Shih, 2015. CuO-CeO 2/TiO 2 catalyst for simultaneous NO reduction and Hg 0 oxidation at low temperatures. Catal. Sci. Technol., 5: 5129-5138.
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  15. Li, H., S. Wu, C.Y. Wu, J. Wang, L. Li and K. Shih, 2015. SCR atmosphere induced reduction of oxidized mercury over CuO/CeO2-TiO2 catalyst. Environ. Sci. technol., 49: 7373-7379.
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  16. Kamali, S., K. Shih, B. Barbiellini, Y.J. Wang, S. Kaprzyk, M. Itou and Y. Sakurai, 2015. Extracting the cation distributions in NiFe2- x Al x O4 solid solutions using magnetic compton scattering. J. Phys. Condens. Matter, .
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  17. Jim, W.Y., X. Liu, W.K. Yiu, Y.H. Leung and A.B. Djurisic et al., 2015. The effect of different dopants on the performance of SnO2-based dye-sensitized solar cells. Phys. status solidi B, 252: 553-557.
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  18. Feng, Y., J. Liu, D. Wu, Z. Zhou, Y. Deng, T. Zhang and K. Shih, 2015. Efficient degradation of sulfamethazine with CuCo 2 O 4 spinel nanocatalysts for peroxymonosulfate activation. Chem. Eng. J., 280: 514-524.
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  19. Chen, Q.Y., K.M. Shih, Y.H. Shen, Y. Luo and R. Li, 2015. Effects of SiNx interlayer on characterisation of amorphous diamond-like carbon films. Mater. Sci. Technol., 31: 703-708.
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  20. Chen, Q.Y., K. Shih, C.M. Meng, L.L. Wang, H. Xie and T. Wu, 2015. First principles study of uranium solubility in Gd2Zr2O7 pyrochlore. Chin. J. Chem. Phys., .

  21. Chan, V.B.S., O. Vinn, C. Li, X. Lu and A.B. Kudryavtsev et al., 2015. Evidence of compositional and ultrastructural shifts during the development of calcareous tubes in the biofouling tubeworm, Hydroides elegans. J. Struct. Biol., 189: 230-237.
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  22. Zhou, Z., K. Shih, Y.P. Cai, L. Szeto and W.T. Wong, 2014. Highly specific probe for ferric ions in aqueous solution based on 5, 6-dicarboxy-3h-benzoimidazol-1-ium nitrate. Z. Anorg. Allg. Chem., 640: 1494-1498.
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  23. Wang, F., X. Lu, K.M. Shih, P. Wang and X. Li, 2014. Removal of perfluoroalkyl sulfonates (PFAS) from aqueous solution using permanently confined micelle arrays (PCMAs). Sep. Purif. Technol., 138: 7-12.
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  24. Tang, Y., X. Lu and K. Shih, 2014. Alumina polymorphs affect the metal immobilization effect when beneficially using copper-bearing industrial sludge for ceramics. Chemosphere, 117: 575-581.
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  25. Tang, Y., S.W. Chan and K. Shih, 2014. Copper stabilization in beneficial use of waterworks sludge and copper-laden electroplating sludge for ceramic materials. Waste manage., 34: 1085-1091.
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  26. Tang, Y., C. Liu and K. Shih, 2014. Beneficial metal stabilization mechanisms using simulated sludge incineration ash for ceramic products. J. Chem. Technol. Biotechnol., 89: 536-543.
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  27. Liu, X., F. Liu, Q. Sun, A.M.C. Ng, A.B. Djurisic, M. Xie and Z. Deng, 2014. In situ synthesis of Cu x O/SnO x@ CNT and Cu x O/SnO x@ SnO2/CNT nanocomposite anodes for lithium ion batteries by a simple chemical treatment process. ACS appl. Mater. interfaces, 6: 13478-16486.
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  28. Liu, J., J. Yu, J. Chen, R. Yang and K. Shih, 2014. Signal-amplification and real-time fluorescence anisotropy detection of apyrase by carbon nanoparticle. Mater. Sci. Eng. C, 38: 206-211.
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  29. Liu, J., J. Yu, J. Chen and K. Shih, 2014. Noncovalent assembly of carbon nanoparticles and aptamer for sensitive detection of ATP. RSC Adv., 4: 38199-38205.
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  30. Liu, F., Y.H. Leung, A.B. Djurisic, A.M.C. Ng and W.K. Chan et al., 2014. Effect of plasma treatment on native defects and photocatalytic activities of zinc oxide tetrapods. J. Phys. Chem. C, 118: 22760-22767.
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  31. Li, C., V.B. Chan, C. He, Y. Meng, H. Yao, K. Shih and V. Thiyagarajan, 2014. Weakening mechanisms of the serpulid tube in a high-CO2 world. Environ. Sci. technol., 48: 14158-14167.
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  32. Kong, L., Y. Xiong, L. Sun, S. Tian and X. Xu et al., 2014. Sorption performance and mechanism of a sludge-derived char as porous carbon-based hybrid adsorbent for benzene derivatives in aqueous solution. J. Hazard. Mater., 274: 205-211.
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  33. Chang, Y.H., N.Y. Hau, C. Liu, Y.T. Huang, C.C. Li, K. Shih and S.P. Feng, 2014. A short-range ordered-disordered transition of a NiOOH/Ni (OH) 2 pair induces switchable wettability. Nanoscale, 6: 15309-15315.
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  34. Zhang, G., Y. Guo, J. Ao, J., Yang, G. Lv and K. Shih, 2013. Thermally induced phase transformation of pearl powder. Mater. Sci. Eng. C, 33: 2046-2049.
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  35. Wang, F., K. Shih, X. Lu and C. Liu, 2013. Mineralization behavior of fluorine in perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) during thermal treatment of lime-conditioned sludge. Environ. Sci. technol., 47: 2621-2627.
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  36. Tang, Y., P.H. Lee and K. Shih, 2013. Copper sludge from printed circuit board production/recycling for ceramic materials: a quantitative analysis of copper transformation and immobilization. Environ. Sci. technol., 47: 8609-8615.
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  37. Shih, K., 2013. X-Ray Diffraction: Structure, Principles and Applications. Nova Science Publishers, New York, Pages: 282.

  38. Qi, F., G.G. Ying, K. Shih, J. Kumirska, E. Pehlivanoglu-Mantas and X. Luo, 2013. Analysis and fate of emerging pollutants during water treatment. J. anal. methods chem., .
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  39. Lu, X., K. Shih, C. Liu and F. Wang, 2013. Extraction of metallic lead from cathode ray tube (CRT) funnel glass by thermal reduction with metallic iron. Environ. Sci. technol., 47: 9972-9978.
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  40. Lu, X., K. Shih and H. Cheng, 2013. Lead glass-ceramics produced from the beneficial use of waterworks sludge. water res., 47: 1353-1360.
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  41. Lu, X. and K. Shih, 2013. Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction for Revealing the Thermal Incorporation Behavior of Lead. In: X-Ray Diffraction: Structure, Principles and Applications. Shih, K., (Ed.). Nova Science Publishers, New York, pp: 135-160.

  42. Hu, Y., X. Liu, J. Bai, K. Shih, E.Y. Zeng and H.Cheng, 2013. Assessing heavy metal pollution in the surface soils of a region that had undergone three decades of intense industrialization and urbanization. Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res., 20: 6150-6159.
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  43. Hsieh, C.H., K. Shih, C.Y. Hu, S.L. Lo, N.H. Li and Y.T. Cheng, 2013. The effects of salinity and temperature on phase transformation of copper-laden sludge. J. Hazardous Mater., 244-245: 501-506.
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  44. Farid, O., K. Shih, W.E. Lee and H. Yamana, 2013. The Current Situation and Future Plans for Fukushima. In: Radioactive Waste Management and Contaminated Site Clean-Up: Processes, Technologies and International Experience. Lee, W.E., M.I. Ojovan and C. Jantzen, (Ed.). Woodhead Publishing, UK, pp: 435-443.

  45. Chuang, K.H., K. Shih, C.Y. Lu and M.Y. Wey, 2013. Copper catalysts prepared via microwave-heated polyol process for preferential oxidation of CO in H2-rich streams. Int. J. Hydrogen. Energy, 38: 100-108.
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  46. Chan, V.B., V. Thiyagarajan, X.W. Lu, T. Zhang and K. Shih, 2013. Temperature dependent effects of elevated CO 2 on shell composition and mechanical properties of hydroides elegans: insights from a multiple stressor experiment. Plos One, .
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  47. Wu, M.H., K. Shih and C.L. Lin, 2012. Impact of bed particle size distribution on the distribution of heavy metal during defluidization process in fluidized bed incinerator. Combust. Sci. Technol., 184: 811-828.
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  48. Wang, Y., K. Shih and X. Jiang, 2012. Phase transformation during the sintering of γ-alumina and the simulated Ni-laden waste sludge. Ceram. Int., 38: 1879-1886.

  49. Wang, F., C. Liu and K. Shih, 2012. Adsorption behavior of perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) on boehmite. Chemosphere, 89: 1009-1014.
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  50. Tseng, H.H., K. Shih, P.T. Shiu and M.Y. Wey, 2012. Influence of support structure on the permeation behavior of polyetherimide-derived carbon molecular sieve composite membrane. J. Membr. Sci., 405: 250-260.
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  51. Shih, K., 2012. Formation of nickel and copper ferrites in ceramics: a potential reaction in the reuse of iron-rich sludge incineration ash. Environ. Technol., 33: 2511-2516.
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  52. Shih, K. and Y. Tang, 2012. Applying Kaolinite-Mullite Reaction Series to Immobilize Toxic Metals in Environment. In: Kaolinite: Occurrences, Characteristics and Applications. Orbovic, V. and Z. Huang, (Ed.). Nova Science Publishers, New York, pp: 69-97.

  53. San Chan, V.B., C. Li, A.C. Lane, Y. Wang, X. Lu, K. Shih and V. Thiyagarajan, 2012. CO 2-driven ocean acidification alters and weakens integrity of the calcareous tubes produced by the serpulid tubeworm, hydroides elegans. Plos One, .
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  54. Lu, X., L. Zeng and K. Shih, 2012. Crystal structure, thermal expansion and magnetic properties of Nd 2 Cu 0.8 Ge 3 compound. J. Phys. Chem. Solids, 73: 1191-1195.
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  55. Lu, X. and K. Shih, 2012. Metal stabilization mechanism of incorporating lead-bearing sludge in kaolinite-based ceramics. Chemosphere, 86: 817-821.

  56. Liu, C.S., K. Shih, C.X. Sun and F. Wang, 2012. Oxidative degradation of propachlor by ferrous and copper ion activated persulfate. Sci. total environ., 416: 507-512.
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  57. Liu, C.S., K. Shih and F. Wang, 2012. Oxidative decomposition of perfluorooctanesulfonate in water by permanganate. Sep. Purif. Technol., 87: 95-100.

  58. Liu, C.S., C.P. Higgins, F. Wang and K. Shih, 2012. Effect of temperature on oxidative transformation of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) by persulfate activation in water. Sep. Purif. Technol., 91: 46-51.

  59. Liu, C., K. Shih, Y. Gao, F. Li and L. Wei, 2012. Dechlorinating transformation of propachlor through nucleophilic substitution by dithionite on the surface of alumina. J. Soils Sediments, 12: 724-733.
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  60. Lilova, K.I., K. Shih, C.W. Pao, J.E. Lee and A. Navrotsky, 2012. Thermodynamics of NiAl2O4-NiFe2O4 spinel solid solutions. J. Am. Ceram. Soc., 95: 423-430.
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  61. Kwon, Y.N., K. Shih, C. Tang and J.O. Leckie, 2012. Adsorption of perfluorinated compounds on thin-film composite polyamide membranes. J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 124: 1042-1049.
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  62. Kuo, J.H., K. Shih, C.L. Lin and M.Y. Wey, 2012. Simulation of agglomeration/defluidization inhibition process in aluminum-sodium system by experimental and thermodynamic approaches. Powder Technol., 224: 395-403.
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  63. He, Y. and K. Shih, 2012. Nano-indentation on nickel aluminate spinel and the influence of acid and alkaline attacks on the spinel surface. Ceram. Int., 38: 3121-3128.
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  64. Chuang, K.H., K. Shih and M.Y. Wey, 2012. The influences of microwave irradiation and polyol precursor pH on Cu/AC catalyst and its CO oxidation performance. J. Nanopart. Res., 14: 1-8.
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  65. Chen, M., K. Shih, M. Hu, F. Li, C. Liu, W. Wu and H. Tong, 2012. Biostimulation of indigenous microbial communities for anaerobic transformation of pentachlorophenol in paddy soils of southern China. J. agric. food chem., 60: 2967-2975.
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  66. Zhang, T., Y. Chao, K. Shih, X.Y. Li and H.H. Fang, 2011. Quantification of the lateral detachment force for bacterial cells using atomic force microscope and centrifugation. Ultramicroscopy, 111: 131-139.

  67. Wang, X.M., X.Y. Li and K. Shih, 2011. Spontaneous formation of nano-fibrillar boehmite and the enhancement effect of polyethylene glycol. J. Am. Ceram. Soc., 94: 4435-4443.
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  68. Wang, X.M., X.Y. Li and K. Shih, 2011. In situ embedment and growth of anhydrous and hydrated aluminum oxide particles on polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membranes. J. Membr. Sci., 368: 134-143.

  69. Wang, F., X. Lu, K. Shih and C. Liu, 2011. Influence of calcium hydroxide on the fate of perfluorooctanesulfonate under thermal conditions. J. hazard. Mater., 192: 1067-1071.

  70. Wang, F. and K. Shih, 2011. Adsorption of perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) on alumina: Influence of solution pH and cations. Water Res., 45: 2925-2930.

  71. Tang, Y., S.S.Y. Chui, K. Shih and L. Zhang, 2011. Copper stabilization via spinel formation during the sintering of simulated copper-laden sludge with aluminum-rich ceramic precursors. Environ. Sci, technol., 45: 3598-3604.
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  72. Tang, Y., K. Shih, Y. Wang and T.C. Chong, 2011. Zinc stabilization efficiency of aluminate spinel structure and its leaching behavior. Environ. Sci. technol., 45: 10544-10550.
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  73. Shih, K., and Y. Tang, 2011. Prolonged toxicity characteristic leaching procedure for nickel and copper aluminates. J. Environ. Monit., 13: 829-835.

  74. Shih, K. and X. Lu, 2011. Metal Stabilization Mechanisms in Recycling Metal-Bearing Waste Materials for Ceramic Products. In: Advances in Ceramics-Electric and Magnetic Ceramics, Bioceramics, Ceramics and Environment. Sikalidis, C. (Ed.). InTech, European Union, pp: 511-532.

  75. Lu, X., L. Zeng and K. Shih, 2011. Crystal structure, thermal expansion and magnetic properties of Pr 2 Cu 0.8 Ge 3 compound. Mater. Chem. Phys., 130: 1336-1340.

  76. Lu, X. and K. Shih, 2011. Phase transformation and its role in stabilizing simulated lead-laden sludge in aluminum-rich ceramics. Water Res., 45: 5123-5129.

  77. Liu, Y., P. Han, X.Y. Li, K. Shih and J.D. Gu, 2011. Enantioselective degradation and unidirectional chiral inversion of 2-phenylbutyric acid, an intermediate from linear alkylbenzene, by xanthobacter flavus PA1. J. hazard. Mater., 192: 1633-1640.

  78. Liu, C.S., K. Shih, L. Wei, F. Wang and F.B. Li, 2011. Kinetics and mechanism of propachlor reductive transformation through nucleophilic substitution by dithionite. Chemosphere, 85: 1438-1443.

  79. Wang, X., K. Shih and X.Y. Li, 2010. Photocatalytic hydrogen generation from water under visible light using core/shell nano-catalysts. Water Sci. Technol., 61: 2303-2308.

  80. Tang, Y., K. Shih and K. Chan, 2010. Copper aluminate spinel in the stabilization and detoxification of simulated copper-laden sludge. Chemosphere, 80: 375-380.
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  81. Ma, R. and K. Shih, 2010. Perfluorochemicals in wastewater treatment plants and sediments in Hong Kong. Environ. Pollut., 158: 1354-1362.

  82. Hu, C.Y., S.L. Lo, Y.H. Liou, Y.W. Hsu, K. Shih and C.J. Lin, 2010. Hexavalent chromium removal from near natural water by copper-iron bimetallic particles. Water Res., 44: 3101-3108.

  83. Hu, C.Y., K. Shih and J.O. Leckie, 2010. Formation of copper aluminate spinel and cuprous aluminate delafossite to thermally stabilize simulated copper-laden sludge. J. hazard. Mater., 181: 399-404.

  84. Hsieh, C.H., S.L. Lo, C.Y. Hu, K. Shih, W.H. Kuan and C.L. Chen, 2008. Thermal detoxification of hazardous metal sludge by applied electromagnetic energy. Chemosphere, 71: 1693-1700.

  85. Davie, M.G., K. Shih, F.A. Pacheco, J.O. Leckie and M. Reinhard, 2008. Palladium-indium catalyzed reduction of N-nitrosodimethylamine: Indium as a promoter metal. Environ. Sci. technol., 42: 3040-3046.
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  86. Shih, K. and J.O. Leckie, 2007. Nickel aluminate spinel formation during sintering of simulated Ni-laden sludge and kaolinite. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc., 27: 91-99.

  87. Lim, S.H., C. Ferraris, M. Schreyer, K. Shih, J.O. Leckie and T.J. White, 2007. The influence of cobalt doping on photocatalytic nano-titania: Crystal chemistry and amorphicity. J. Solid State Chem., 180: 2905-2915.

  88. Shih, K., T. White and J.O. Leckie, 2006. Spinel formation for stabilizing simulated nickel-laden sludge with aluminum-rich ceramic precursors. Environ. Sci. technol., 40: 5077-5083.
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  89. Shih, K., T. White and J.O. Leckie, 2006. Nickel stabilization efficiency of aluminate and ferrite spinels and their leaching behavior. Environ. Sci. technol., 40: 5520-5526.
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  90. Jean, J.S., K.F. Ai, K. Shih and C.C. Hung, 2000. Stone cover and slope factors influencing hillside surface runoff and infiltration: laboratory investigation. Hydrol. processes, 14: 1829-1849.
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