Professor Zuliang Chen

Adjunct Research Professor Future Industries Institute

email Zuliang.Chen@unisa.edu.au

Research

Research focus

Chemical Sciences
Analytical Chemistry
Environmental Sciences
Engineering
Earth Sciences

Highlights

Analytical Chemistry,Environmental Chemistry,Separation and Spectroscopy,Nanotechnology and Nanoremediation,Bioleaching and Bioremediation

Research

Outputs

Research outputs for the last seven years are shown below. Some long-standing staff members may have older outputs included. To see earlier years visit ORCID or Scopus

Open access indicates that an output is open access.

Journal Articles

Year	Output
2025	Yang, Y, Liu, W, Weng, X, Chen, Z, Owens, G & Chen, Z 2025, 'Highly selective recovery of rare earth elements from mining wastewater using phyto-synthesized biochar dispersed iron nanoparticles', Separation and Purification Technology, vol. 353, article no. 128491, pp. 1-12. 10
2024	Luo, Y, Zhang, Z, Lin, J, Owens, G, Chen, Z & Chen, Z 2024, 'Rare earth elements redistribution in mine tailings soil: a comparative study of sunlit and shady slopes after in-situ leaching', Journal of Hazardous Materials, vol. 476, pp. 1-11. 4 4
2024	Su, S, Zhang, Z, Lin, J, Owens, G & Chen, Z 2024, 'How nitrate and ammonium impact soil organic carbon transformation with reference to aggregate size', Science of the Total Environment, vol. 949, pp. 1-10. 5 6
2024	Wu, W, Su, S, Lin, J, Owens, G & Chen, Z 2024, 'Intensive ammonium fertilizer addition activates iron and carbon conversion coupled cadmium redistribution in a paddy soil under gradient redox conditions', Science of the Total Environment, vol. 927, article no. 172179, pp. 1-12. 1
2024	Xu, X, Weng, X, Li, J, Owens, G & Chen, Z 2024, 'Enhanced removal of Pb(II) from acid mine drainage using green reduced graphene oxide/silver nanoparticles', Science of the Total Environment, vol. 931, article no. 173001, pp. 1-9. 3 3
2024	Xu, X, Zhang, Z, Weng, X & Chen, Z 2024, 'What are the different biomolecules involved in the selective recovery of REEs from mining wastewater using FeNPs synthesized from two plant extracts?', Science of the Total Environment, vol. 947, article no. 174571, pp. 1-11. 3
2022	Yin, L, Li, W, Lin, S, Owens, G & Chen, Z 2022, 'Simultaneous removal of arsenite and arsenate from mining wastewater using ZIF-8 embedded with iron nanoparticles', Chemosphere, vol. 304, pp. 1-9. 17 15
2021	He, F, Cai, W, Lin, J, Yu, B, Owens, G & Chen, Z 2021, 'Reducing the impact of antibiotics in wastewaters: Increased removal of mitoxantrone from wastewater by biosynthesized manganese nanoparticles', Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 293, article no. 126207, pp. 1-12. Open access 51 40
2021	Lin, J, He, F, Owens, G & Chen, Z 2021, 'How do phytogenic iron oxide nanoparticles drive redox reactions to reduce cadmium availability in a flooded paddy soil?', Journal of Hazardous Materials, vol. 403, article no. 123736, pp. 1-11. Open access 59 45
2021	Lin, Z, Weng, X, Khan, NI, Owens, G & Chen, Z 2021, 'Removal mechanism of Sb(III) by a hybrid rGO-Fe/Ni composite prepared by green synthesis via a one-step method', Science of the Total Environment, vol. 788, article no. 147844, pp. 1-11. Open access 21 16
2021	Liu, L, Xu, Q, Owens, G & Chen, Z 2021, 'Fenton-oxidation of rifampicin via a green synthesized rGO@nFe/Pd nanocomposite', Journal of Hazardous Materials, vol. 402, article no. 123544, pp. 1-13. Open access 47 42
2021	Wu, J, Lin, M, Weng, X, Owens, G & Chen, Z 2021, 'Pre-adsorption and Fenton-like oxidation of mitoxantrone using hybrid green synthesized rGO/Fe nanoparticles', Chemical Engineering Journal, vol. 408, article no. 127273, pp. 1-12. Open access 46 44
2021	Wu, Z, Su, X, Lin, Z, Khan, NI, Owens, G & Chen, Z 2021, 'Removal of As(V) by iron-based nanoparticles synthesized via the complexation of biomolecules in green tea extracts and an iron salt', Science of the Total Environment, vol. 764, article no. 142883, pp. 1-11. Open access 39 31 1
2021	Yang, D, Fan, R, Luo, F, Chen, Z & Gerson, AR 2021, 'Facile and green fabrication of efficient Au nanoparticles catalysts using plant extract via a mesoporous silica-assisted strategy', Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, vol. 621, article no. 126580, pp. 1-8. Open access 11 10
2021	Zhang, T, Jin, X, Owens, G & Chen, Z 2021, 'Remediation of malachite green in wastewater by ZIF-8@Fe/Ni nanoparticles based on adsorption and reduction', Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, vol. 594, pp. 398-408. Open access 111 100
2020	Cai, W, Guo, M, Weng, X, Zhang, W, Owens, G & Chen, Z 2020, 'Modified green synthesis of Fe₃O₄4@SiO₂ nanoparticles for pH responsive drug release', Materials Science and Engineering C: Materials for Biological Applications, vol. 112, article no. 110900, pp. 1-7. Open access 82 75
2020	Lin, Z, Owens, G & Chen, Z 2020, 'Simultaneous removal of Pb(II) and rifampicin from wastewater by iron nanoparticles synthesized by a tea extract', Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 242, article no. 118476, pp. 1-9. Open access 155 124
2020	Pan, Z, Lin, Y, Sarkar, B, Owens, G & Chen, Z 2020, 'Green synthesis of iron nanoparticles using red peanut skin extract: synthesis mechanism, characterization and effect of conditions on chromium removal', Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, vol. 588, pp. 106-114. 142 103
2020	Su, B, Lin, J, Owens, G & Chen, Z 2020, 'Impact of green synthesized iron oxide nanoparticles on the distribution and transformation of As species in contaminated soil', Environmental Pollution, vol. 258, article no. 113668, pp. 1-7. 44 29
2020	Weng, X, Owens, G & Chen, Z 2020, 'Synergetic adsorption and fenton-like oxidation for simultaneous removal of ofloxacin and enrofloxacin using green synthesized Fe NPs', Chemical Engineering Journal, vol. 382, article no. 122871, pp. 1-11. Open access 75 70
2020	Wu, J, Lin, Z, Weng, X, Owens, G & Chen, Z 2020, 'Removal mechanism of mitoxantrone by a green synthesized hybrid reduced graphene oxide @ iron nanoparticles', Chemosphere, vol. 246, article no. 125700, pp. 1-11. Open access 50 47
2020	Xu, Q, Li, W, Ma, L, Cao, D, Owens, G & Chen, Z 2020, 'Simultaneous removal of ammonia and phosphate using green synthesized iron oxide nanoparticles dispersed onto zeolite', Science of the Total Environment, vol. 703, article no. 135002, pp. 1-8. Open access 110 89
2020	Xu, Q, Li, W, Weng, X, Owens, G & Chen, Z 2020, 'Mechanism and impact of synthesis conditions on the one-step green synthesis of hybrid RGO@Fe/Pd nanoparticles', Science of the Total Environment, vol. 710, article no. 136308, pp. 1-9. Open access 22 22
2020	Xu, Q, Owens, G & Chen, Z 2020, 'Adsorption and catalytic reduction of rifampicin in wastewaters using hybrid rGO@Fe/Pd nanoparticles', Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 264, article no.121617, pp. 1-10. Open access 42 39
2020	Xue, C, Zhang, Q, Owens, G & Chen, Z 2020, 'A cellulose degrading bacterial strain used to modify rice straw can enhance Cu(II) removal from aqueous solution', Chemosphere, vol. 256, article no. 127142, pp. 1-10. Open access 39 36
2020	Zhou, L, Li, N, Jin, X, Owens, G & Chen, Z 2020, 'A new nFe@ZIF-8 for the removal of Pb(II) from wastewater by selective adsorption and reduction', Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, vol. 565, pp. 167-176. Open access 106 99
2019	Li, N, Zhou, L, Jin, X, Owens, G & Chen, Z 2019, 'Simultaneous removal of tetracycline and oxytetracycline antibiotics from wastewater using a ZIF-8 metal organic-framework', Journal of Hazardous Materials, vol. 366, pp. 563-572. 544 514
2019	Lin, J, He, F, Su, B, Sun, M, Owens, G & Chen, Z 2019, 'The stabilizing mechanism of cadmium in contaminated soil using green synthesized iron oxide nanoparticles under long-term incubation', Journal of Hazardous Materials, vol. 379, article no. 120832, pp. 1-9. Open access 87 76 1
2019	Lin, J, Sun, M, Su, B, Owens, G & Chen, Z 2019, 'Immobilization of cadmium in polluted soils by phytogenic iron oxide nanoparticles', Science of the Total Environment, vol. 659, pp. 491-498. 79 68
2019	Lin, Y, Jin, X, Owens, G & Chen, Z 2019, 'Simultaneous removal of mixed contaminants triclosan and copper by green synthesized bimetallic iron/nickel nanoparticles', Science of the Total Environment, vol. 695, article no. 133878, pp. 1-10. 48 41
2019	Ren, J, Li, J, Li, J, Chen, Z & Cheng, F 2019, 'Tracking multiple aromatic compounds in a full-scale coking wastewater reclamation plant: Interaction with biological and advanced treatments', Chemosphere, vol. 222, pp. 431-439. 51 47
2019	Weng, X, Wu, J, Ma, L, Owens, G & Chen, Z 2019, 'Impact of synthesis conditions on Pb(II) removal efficiency from aqueous solution by green tea extract reduced graphene oxide', Chemical Engineering Journal, vol. 359, pp. 976-981. 85 76
2019	Wu, Z, Su, X, Lin, Z, Owens, G & Chen, Z 2019, 'Mechanism of As(V) removal by green synthesized iron nanoparticles', Journal of Hazardous Materials, vol. 379, pp. 1-9. 88 63
2019	Xiao, X, Wang, Q, Owens, G, Chiellini, F & Chen, Z 2019, 'Reduced graphene oxide/iron nanoparticles used for the removal of Pb (II) by one step green synthesis', Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, vol. 557, pp. 598-607. 20 16
2019	Zhou, L, Li, N, Owens, G & Chen, Z 2019, 'Simultaneous removal of mixed contaminants, copper and norfloxacin, from aqueous solution by ZIF-8', Chemical Engineering Journal, vol. 362, pp. 628-637. 359 338
2018	Gan, L, Zhou, F, Owens, G & Chen, Z 2018, 'Burkholderia cepacia immobilized on eucalyptus leaves used to simultaneously remove malachite green (MG) and Cr(VI)', Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, vol. 172, pp. 526-531. Open access 22 18
2018	Jin, X, Liu, Y, Tan, J, Owens, G & Chen, Z 2018, 'Removal of Cr(VI) from aqueous solutions via reduction and absorption by green synthesized iron nanoparticles', Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 176, pp. 929-936. 160 127
2018	Li, B, Gan, L, Owens, G & Chen, Z 2018, 'New nano-biomaterials for the removal of malachite green from aqueous solution via a response surface methodology', Water Research, vol. 146, pp. 55-66. 75 66 1
2018	Ren, J, Li, J, Chen, Z & Cheng, F 2018, 'Fate and wetting potential of bio-refractory organics in membrane distillation for coke wastewater treatment', Chemosphere, vol. 208, pp. 450-459. Open access 39 36
2018	Wang, B, Pan, Z, Cheng, H, Chen, Z & Cheng, F 2018, 'High-yield synthesis of vaterite microparticles in gypsum suspension system via ultrasonic probe vibration/magnetic stirring', Journal of Crystal Growth, vol. 492, pp. 122-131. Open access 39 34
2017	Faustorilla, MV, Chen, Z, Dharmarajan, R & Naidu, R 2017, 'Determination of total petroleum hydrocarbons in Australian groundwater through the improvised Gas Chromatography-Flame Ionization Detection technique', Journal of Chromatographic Science, vol. 55, no. 8, pp. 775-783. Open access 17 10
2017	Faustorilla, V, Chen, Z, Dharmarajan, R & Naidu, R 2017, 'Improved method for the determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in contaminated groundwater and soil samples at trace levels employing GC-MSD technique', Environmental Technology and Innovation, vol. 8, pp. 218-232. 3 2
2017	Wang, L, Cheng, Y, Lamb, D, Lesniewski, PJ, Chen, Z, Megharaj, M & Naidu, R 2017, 'Novel recalibration methodologies for ion-selective electrode arrays in the multi-ion interference scenario', Journal of Chemometrics, vol. 31, no. 2, article no. e2870, pp. 1-10. 4 4
2017	Yue, X, Liu, W, Chen, Z & Lin, Z 2017, 'Simultaneous removal of Cu(II) and Cr(VI) by Mg-Al-Cl layered double hydroxide and mechanism insight', Journal of Environmental Sciences, vol. 53, pp. 16-26. 93 79
2016	Jin, X, Zheng, M, Sarkar, B, Naidu, R & Chen, Z 2016, 'Characterization of bentonite modified with humic acid for the removal of Cu (II) and 2,4-dichlorophenol from aqueous solution', Applied Clay Science, vol. 134, no. 2, pp. 89-94. 38 35
2016	Li, Y, Fan, Y, Chen, Z, Cheng, F & Guo, Y 2016, 'Chemical, mineralogical, and morphological characteristics of pidgeon magnesium slag', Environmental Engineering Science, vol. 33, no. 4, pp. 290-297. 16 13
2016	Liu, E, Sarkar, B, Chen, Z & Naidu, R 2016, 'Decontamination of chlorine gas by organic amine modified copper-exchanged zeolite', Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, vol. 225, pp. 450-455. 18 17
2016	Subramaniyam, V, Subashchandrabose, SR, Ganeshkumar, V, Thavamani, P, Chen, Z, Naidu, R & Megharaj, M 2016, 'Cultivation of Chlorella on brewery wastewater and nano-particle biosynthesis by its biomass', Bioresource Technology, vol. 211, pp. 698-703. 78 63
2016	Yirsaw, BD, Mayilswami, S, Megharaj, M, Chen, Z & Naidu, R 2016, 'Effect of zero valent iron nanoparticles to Eisenia fetida in three soil types', Environmental Science and Pollution Research, vol. 23, no. 10, pp. 9822-9831. 30 24
2016	Yirsaw, BD, Megharaj, M, Chen, Z & Naidu, R 2016, 'Environmental application and ecological significance of nano-zero valent iron', Journal of Environmental Sciences, vol. 44, pp. 88-98. 108 90
2015	Huang, L, Luo, F, Chen, Z, Megharaj, M & Naidu, R 2015, 'Green synthesized conditions impacting on the reactivity of Fe NPs for the degradation of malachite green', Spectrochimica Acta - Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, vol. 137, pp. 154-159. 114 91
2015	Huang, L, Zhou, Y, Guo, X & Chen, Z 2015, 'Simultaneous removal of 2,4-dichlorophenol and Pb(II) from aqueous solution using organoclays: Isotherm, kinetics and mechanism', Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, vol. 22, pp. 280-287. 10 39
2015	Jiang, C, Xu, X, Megharaj, M, Naidu, R & Chen, Z 2015, 'Inhibition or promotion of biodegradation of nitrate by Paracoccus sp. in the presence of nanoscale zero-valent iron', Science of the Total Environment, vol. 530-531, pp. 241-246. 59 46
2015	Kuang, Y, Du, J, Zhou, R, Chen, Z, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2015, 'Calcium alginate encapsulated Ni/Fe nanoparticles beads for simultaneous removal of Cu (II) and monochlorobenzene', Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, vol. 447, pp. 85-91. 83 61
2015	Li, R, Gao, Y, Jin, X, Chen, Z, Megharaj, M & Naidu, R 2015, 'Fenton-like oxidation of 2,4-DCP in aqueous solution using iron-based nanoparticles as the heterogeneous catalyst', Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, vol. 483, pp. 87-93. 109 92
2015	Lin, J, Gan, L, Chen, Z & Naidu, R 2015, 'Biodegradation of tetradecane using Acinetobacter venetianus immobilized on bagasse', Biochemical Engineering Journal, vol. 100, pp. 76-82. 43 39
2015	Luo, F, Yang, D, Chen, Z, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2015, 'The mechanism for degrading Orange II based on adsorption and reduction by ion-based nanoparticles synthesized by grape leaf extract', Journal of Hazardous Materials, vol. 296, pp. 37-45. 77 63
2015	Subramaniyam, V, Subashchandrabose, SR, Thavamani, P, Megharaj, M, Chen, Z & Naidu, R 2015, 'Chlorococcum sp. MM11: a novel phyco-nanofactory for the synthesis of iron nanoparticles', Journal of Applied Phycology, vol. 27, no. 5, pp. 1861-1869. 178 104
2015	Wang, L, Yang, D, Lamb, D, Chen, Z, Lesniewski, PJ, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2015, 'Application of mathematical models and genetic algorithm to simulate the response characteristics of an ion selective electrode array for system recalibration', Chemometrics and Intelligent Laboratory Systems, vol. 144, pp. 24-30. 10 8
2015	Zhuang, Z, Huang, L, Wang, F & Chen, Z 2015, 'Effects of cyclodextrin on the morphology and reactivity of iron-based nanoparticles using eucalyptus leaf extract', Industrial Crops and Products, vol. 69, pp. 308-313. 54 43
2015	Zhuang, Z, Wang, F, Naidu, R & Chen, Z 2015, 'Biosynthesis of Pd-Au alloys on carbon fiber paper: towards an eco-friendly solution for catalysts fabrication', Journal of Power Sources, vol. 291, pp. 132-137. 41 38
2014	Cai, X, Gao, Y, Sun, Q, Chen, Z, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2014, 'Removal of co-contaminants Cu (II) and nitrate from aqueous solution using kaolin-Fe/Ni nanoparticles', Chemical Engineering Journal, vol. 244, pp. 19-26. 76 65
2014	Chen, L, Gan, L, Chen, Z, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2014, 'Biodegradation of naphthalene using a functional biomaterial based on immobilized Bacillus fusiformis (BFN)', Biochemical Engineering Journal, vol. 90, pp. 1-7. 45 39
2014	Du, J, Chadalavada, S, Chen, Z & Naidu, R 2014, 'Environmental remediation techniques of tributyltin contamination in soil and water: A review', Chemical Engineering Journal, vol. 235, pp. 141-150. 45 38
2014	Gan, L, Cheng, Y, Palanisami, T, Chen, Z, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2014, 'Pathways of reductive degradation of crystal violet in wastewater using free-strain Burkholderia vietnamiensis C09V', Environmental Science and Pollution Research, vol. 21, no. 17, pp. 10339-10348. 20 18
2014	Huang, L, Weng, X, Chen, Z, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2014, 'Green synthesis of iron nanoparticles by various tea extracts: comparative study of the reactivity', Spectrochimica Acta - Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, vol. 130, pp. 295-301. 300 246
2014	Huang, L, Yang, D, Guo, X & Chen, Z 2014, 'Speciation analysis of inorganic tin by on-column complexation ion chromatography with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry and electrospray mass spectrometry', Journal of Chromatography A, vol. 1368, pp. 217-221. 12 11
2014	Jin, X, Chen, Z, Wang, T, Chen, Z, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2014, 'Simultaneous removal of co-contaminants: acid brilliant violet and Cu2+ by functional bimetallic Fe/Pd nanoparticles', Journal of Nanoparticle Research, vol. 16, no. 10. 3 2
2014	Jin, X, Chen, Z, Zhou, R & Chen, Z 2014, 'Synthesis of kaolin supported nanoscale zero-valent iron and its degradation mechanism of Direct Fast Black G in aqueous solution', Materials Research Bulletin, vol. 61, pp. 433-438. 43 39
2014	Jin, X, Jiang, M, Du, J & Chen, Z 2014, 'Removal of Cr(VI) from aqueous solution by surfactant-modified kaolinite', Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, vol. 20, no. 5, pp. 3025-3032. 61 53
2014	Jin, X, Yu, B, Chen, Z, Arocena, JM & Thring, RW 2014, 'Adsorption of Orange II dye in aqueous solution onto surfactant-coated zeolite: characterization, kinetic and thermodynamic studies', Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, vol. 435, pp. 15-20. 124 116
2014	Jin, X, Zha, S, Li, S & Chen, Z 2014, 'Simultaneous removal of mixed contaminants by organoclays - Amoxicillin and Cu(II) from aqueous solution', Applied Clay Science, vol. 102, pp. 196-201. 53 45
2014	Li, R, Jin, X, Megharaj, M, Naidu, R & Chen, Z 2014, 'Heterogeneous Fenton oxidation of 2,4-dichlorophenol using iron-based nanoparticles and persulfate system', Chemical Engineering Journal, vol. 264, pp. 587-594. 291 266
2014	Lin, Y, Chen, Z, Chen, Z, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2014, 'Decoloration of acid violet red B by bentonite-supported nanoscale zero-valent iron: reactivity, characterization, kinetics and reaction pathway', Applied Clay Science, vol. 93-94, pp. 56-61. 48 39
2014	Liu, Y, Li, S, Chen, Z, Megharaj, M & Naidu, R 2014, 'Influence of zero-valent iron nanoparticles on nitrate removal by Paracoccus sp.', Chemosphere, vol. 108, pp. 426-432. 67 52
2014	Luo, F, Chen, Z, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2014, 'Biomolecules in grape leaf extract involved in one-step synthesis of iron-based nanoparticles', RSC Advances: An International Journal to Further the Chemical Sciences, vol. 4, no. 96, pp. 53467-53474. 87 59
2014	Shi, L, Du, J, Chen, Z, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2014, 'Functional kaolinite supported Fe/Ni nanoparticles for simultaneous catalytic remediation of mixed contaminants (lead and nitrate) from wastewater', Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, vol. 428, pp. 302-307. 31 24
2014	Sun, Q, Cai, X, Li, J, Zheng, M, Chen, Z & Yu, C-P 2014, 'Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using tea leaf extract and evaluation of their stability and antibacterial activity', Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, vol. 444 pp. 226-231. 467 382
2014	Wang, F, Gao, Y, Sun, Q, Chen, Z, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2014, 'Degradation of microcystin-LR using functional clay supported bimetallic Fe/Pd nanoparticles based on adsorption and reduction', Chemical Engineering Journal, vol. 255, pp. 55-62. 25 22
2014	Wang, L, Yang, D, Chen, Z, Lesniewski, PJ & Naidu, R 2014, 'Application of neural networks with novel independent component analysis methodologies for the simultaneous determination of cadmium, copper, and lead using an ISE array', Journal of Chemometrics, vol. 28, no. 6, pp. 491-498. 12 9
2014	Wang, L, Yang, D, Fang, C, Chen, Z, Lesniewski, PJ, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2014, 'Application of neural networks with novel independent component analysis methodologies to a Prussian blue modified glassy carbon electrode array', Talanta, vol. 131, pp. 395-403. 14 14
2014	Wang, T, Jin, X, Chen, Z, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2014, 'Simultaneous removal of Pb(II) and Cr(III) by magnetite nanoparticles using various synthesis conditions', Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, vol. 20, no. 5, pp. 3543-3549. 69 64
2014	Wang, T, Lin, J, Chen, Z, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2014, 'Green synthesized iron nanoparticles by green tea and eucalyptus leaves extracts used for removal of nitrate in aqueous solution', Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 83, pp. 413-419. 458 375
2014	Weng, X, Chen, Z, Chen, Z, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2014, 'Clay supported bimetallic Fe/Ni nanoparticles used for reductive degradation of amoxicillin in aqueous solution: characterization and kinetics', Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, vol. 443, pp. 404-409. 57 49
2014	Weng, X, Sun, Q, Lin, S, Chen, Z, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2014, 'Enhancement of catalytic degradation of amoxicillin in aqueous solution using clay supported bimetallic Fe/Ni nanoparticles', Chemosphere, vol. 103, pp. 80-85. 113 102
2014	Yang, D, Wang, L, Chen, Z, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2014, 'Determination of trace lead and cadmium in water samples by anodic stripping voltammetry with a nafion-ionic liquid-coated bismuth film electrode', Electroanalysis, vol. 26, no. 3, pp. 639-647. Open access 16 14
2014	Yang, D, Wang, L, Chen, Z, Megharaj, M & Naidu, R 2014, 'Anodic stripping voltammetric determination of traces of Pb(II) and Cd(II) using a glassy carbon electrode modified with bismuth nanoparticles', Microchimica Acta: An International Journal on Micro and Trace Analysis, vol. 181, no. 11-12, pp. 1199-1206. 59 57
2014	Yang, D, Wang, L, Chen, Z, Megharaj, M & Naidu, R 2014, 'Voltammetric determination of lead (II) and cadmium (II) using a bismuth film electrode modified with mesoporous silica nanoparticles', Electrochimica Acta, vol. 132, pp. 223-229. 83 78
2014	Zha, S, Chen, Y, Gao, Y, Chen, Z, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2014, 'Nanoscale zero-valent iron as a catalyst for heterogeneous Fenton oxidation of amoxicillin', Chemical Engineering Journal, vol. 255, pp. 141-148. 252 229
2014	Zhou, F, Cheng, Y, Gan, L, Chen, Z, Megharaj, M & Naidu, R 2014, 'Burkholderia vietnamiensis C09V as the functional biomaterial used to remove crystal violet and Cu(II)', Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, vol. 105, no. 1, pp. 1-6. 34 31
2013	Chen, Z, Wang, T, Jin, X, Chen, Z, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2013, 'Multifunctional kaolinite-supported nanoscale zero-valent iron used for the adsorption and degradation of crystal violet in aqueous solution', Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, vol. 398, pp. 59-66. 195 182
2013	Hongyan, L, Chen, Z, Megharaj, M & Naidu, R 2013, 'Biodegradation of TNT using Bacillus mycoides immobilized in PVA-sodium alginate-kaolin', Applied Clay Science, vol. 83-84, pp. 336-342. 53 47
2013	Huang, L, Weng, X, Chen, Z, Megharaj, M & Naidu, R 2013, 'Synthesis of iron-based nanoparticles using oolong tea extract for the degradation of malachite green', Spectrochimica Acta - Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, vol. 117, pp. 801-804. 254 204
2013	Jiang, C, Liu, Y, Chen, Z, Megharaj, M & Naidu, R 2013, 'Impact of iron-based nanoparticles on microbial denitrification by Paracoccus sp. strain YF1', Aquatic Toxicology, vol. 142-143, pp. 329-335. 22 19
2013	Kuang, Y, Wang, Q, Chen, Z, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2013, 'Heterogeneous Fenton-like oxidation of monochlorobenzene using green synthesis of iron nanoparticles', Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, vol. 410, pp. 67-73. 332 263
2013	Kuang, Y, Zhou, Y, Chen, Z, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2013, 'Impact of Fe and Ni/Fe nanoparticles on biodegradation of phenol by the strain Bacillus fusiformis (BFN) at various pH values', Bioresource Technology, vol. 136, pp. 588-594. 42 37
2013	Liu, X, Chen, Z, Chen, Z, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2013, 'Remediation of Direct Black G in wastewater using kaolin-supported bimetallic Fe/Ni nanoparticles', Chemical Engineering Journal, vol. 223, pp. 764-771. 86 75
2013	Liu, X, Wang, F, Chen, Z, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2013, 'Heterogeneous Fenton oxidation of Direct Black G in dye effluent using functional kaolin-supported nanoscale zero iron', Environmental Science and Pollution Research, vol. 21, no. 3, pp. 1936-1943. 15 11
2013	Wang, T, Jin, X, Chen, Z, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2013, 'Green synthesis of Fe nanoparticles using eucalyptus leaf extracts for treatment of eutrophic wastewater', Science of the Total Environment, vol. 466-467, pp. 210-213. 485 370
2013	Wang, T, Su, J, Jin, X, Chen, Z, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2013, 'Functional clay supported bimetallic nZVI/Pd nanoparticles used for removal of methyl orange from aqueous solution', Journal of Hazardous Materials, vol. 262, pp. 819-825. 98 88
2013	Weng, X, Huang, L, Chen, Z, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2013, 'Synthesis of iron-based nanoparticles by green tea extract and their degradation of malachite', Industrial Crops and Products, vol. 51, pp. 342-347. 213 175
2013	Weng, X, Lin, S, Zhong, Y & Chen, Z 2013, 'Chitosan stabilized bimetallic Fe/Ni nanoparticles used to remove mixed contaminants-amoxicillin and Cd (II) from aqueous solutions', Chemical Engineering Journal, vol. 229, pp. 27-34. 182 159
2013	Yang, D, Wang, L, Chen, Z, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2013, 'Investigation of copper(II) interference on the anodic stripping voltammetry of lead(II) and cadmium(II) at bismuth film electrode', Electroanalysis, vol. 25, no. 12, pp. 2637-2644. 41 43
2013	Zha, SX, Zhou, Y, Jin, X & Chen, Z 2013, 'The removal of amoxicillin from wastewater using organobentonite', Journal of Environmental Management, vol. 129, pp. 569-576. 165 149
2013	Zhou, Y, Kuang, Y, Li, W, Chen, Z, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2013, 'A combination of bentonite-supported bimetallic Fe/Pd nanoparticles and biodegradation for the remediation of p-chlorophenol in wastewater', Chemical Engineering Journal, vol. 223, pp. 68-75. 39 32
2012	Chen, Z-x, Cheng, Y, Chen, Z, Megharaj, M & Naidu, R 2012, 'Kaolin-supported nanoscale zero-valent iron for removing cationic dye-crystal violet in aqueous solution', Journal of Nanoparticle Research, vol. 14, no. 8, article no. 899. 60 58
2012	Cheng, Y, Lin, H, Chen, Z, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2012, 'Biodegradation of crystal violet using Burkholderia vietnamiensis C09V immobilized on PVA-sodium alginate-kaolin gel beads', Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, vol. 83, pp. 108-114. 90 77
2012	Choppala, GK, Bolan, N, Mallavarapu, M, Chen, Z & Naidu, R 2012, 'The influence of biochar and black carbon on reduction and bioavailability of chromate in soils', Journal of Environmental Quality, vol. 41, no. 4, pp. 1175-1184. 197 170
2012	Liu, Y, Chen, Z, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2012, 'Degradation of scarlet 4BS in aqueous solution using bimetallic Fe/Ni nanoparticles', Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, vol. 381, no. 1, pp. 30-35. 50 47
2012	Liu, Y, Gan, L, Chen, Z, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2012, 'Removal of nitrate using Paracoccus sp. YF1 immobilized on bamboo carbon', Journal of Hazardous Materials, vol. 229-230, pp. 419-425. 80 72
2012	Naidu, R, Nandy, S, Megharaj, M, Kumar, R, Chadalavada, S, Chen, Z & Bowman, M 2012, 'Monitored natural attenuation of a long-term petroleum hydrocarbon contaminated sites : a case study', Biodegradation, vol. 23, no. 6, pp. 881-895. 40 32
2012	Shi, L-N, Zhou, Y, Chen, Z, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2012, 'Simultaneous adsorption and degradation of Zn2+ and Cu2+ from wastewaters using nanoscale zero-valent iron impregnated with clays', Environmental Science and Pollution Research, vol. 20, no. 6, pp. 3639-3648. 55 46
2012	Wang, F, Tong, C, Chen, Z & Yang, H 2012, 'Spatial and temporal distribution of microcystins in the Fuzhou Shanzai Reservoir', Huanjing Kexue Xuebao / Acta Scientiae Circumstantiae, vol. 31, no. 3, pp. 533-546. 10
2011	Chen, Z-x, Jin, X-y, Chen, Z, Megharaj, M & Naidu, R 2011, 'Removal of methyl orange from aqueous solution using bentonite-supported nanoscale zero-valent iron', Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, vol. 363, no. 2, pp. 601-607. 379 340
2011	Shanmuganathan, D, Mallavarapu, M, Chen, Z & Naidu, R 2011, 'Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in marine foodstuffs in Australia : residue levels and contamination status of PBDEs', Marine Pollution Bulletin, vol. 63, no. 5-12, pp. 154-159. 43 38
2011	Su, J, Lin, S, Chen, Z, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2011, 'Dechlorination of p-chlorophenol from aqueous solution using bentonite supported Fe/Pd nanoparticles: synthesis, characterization and kinetics', Desalination, vol. 280, no. 1-3, pp. 167-173. 118 104
2011	Sun, Q, Chen, Z, Yuan, d, Yu, C, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2011, 'On-line SPE coupled with LC-APCI-MS for the determination of trace explosives in water', Chromatographia, vol. 73, no. 7-8, pp. 631-637. 13 13
2011	Zhang, X, Lin, S, Chen, Z, Megharaj, M & Naidu, R 2011, 'Kaolinite-supported nanoscale zero-valent iron for removal of Pb²⁺ from aqueous solution: reactivity, characterization and mechanism', Water Research, vol. 45, no. 11, pp. 3481-3488. 461 409
2010	Sun, Q, Yuan, d, Chen, Z, Mallavarapu, M & Naidu, R 2010, 'Reduction of polyatomic interferences during ion-chromatographic speciation of metal ions via their EDTA complexes along with ICP-MS detection using an octopole reaction system', Microchimica Acta: An International Journal on Micro and Trace Analysis, vol. 169, no. 1-2, pp. 41-47. 6 6
2010	Wang, W, Chen, Z, Davey, DE & Naidu, R 2010, 'Speciation of selenium in biological samples by ion chromatography with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry', Journal of Liquid Chromatography and Related Technologies, vol. 33, no. 9-12, pp. 1151-1173. 7 7
2009	Chen, Z, He, W, Beer, M, Megharaj, M & Naidu, R 2009, 'Speciation of glyphosate, phosphate and aminomethylphosphonic acid in soil extracts by ion chromatography with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry with an octopole reaction system', Talanta, vol. 78, no. 3, pp. 852-856. 53 49
2009	Chen, Z, Owens, G, Megharaj, M & Naidu, R 2009, 'Speciation of Zn-aminopolycarboxylic complexes by electrospray ionization mass spectrometry and ion chromatography with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry', Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry, vol. 23, no. 3, pp. 419-424. 10 9
2009	Chen, Z, Rahman, MM & Naidu, R 2009, 'Extraction of arsenic species in soils using microwave-assisted extraction detected by ion chromatography coupled to inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry', Environmental Geochemistry and Health: Official Journal of the Society for Environmental Geochemistry and Health, vol. 31, no. 2, pp. 93-102. 35 30
2009	Rahman, F, Chen, Z & Naidu, R 2009, 'A comparative study of the extractability of arsenic species from silverbeet and amaranth vegetables', Environmental Geochemistry and Health: Official Journal of the Society for Environmental Geochemistry and Health, vol. 31, no. 2, pp. 103-113. 26 23
2009	Sun, Q, Chen, Z, Yuan, D, Megharaj, M & Naidu, R 2009, 'On-line solid-phase extraction coupled with liquid chromatography/electrospray ionization mass spectrometry for the determination of trace tributyltin and triphenyltin in water samples', Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry, vol. 23, no. 23, pp. 3795-3802. 10 9
2009	Wang, W, Chen, Z, Davey, DE & Naidu, R 2009, 'Extraction of selenium species in pharmaceutical tablets using enzymatic and chemical methods', Microchimica Acta: An International Journal on Micro and Trace Analysis, vol. 165, no. 1-2, pp. 167-172. 15 13
2008	Chen, Z, Wang, W, Naidu, R & Mallavarapu, M 2008, 'Comparison of no gas and He/H2 cell modes used for reduction of isobaric interferences in selenium speciation by ion chromatography with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry', Spectrochimica Acta - Part B: Atomic Spectroscopy, vol. 63, no. 1, pp. 69-75. 10 9
2008	Kim, KR, Naidu, R, Owens, GP & Chen, Z 2008, 'Determination of Carboxylic Acids from Plant Root Exudates by Ion Exclusion Chromatography with ESI-MS', Chromatographia, vol. 67, no. 1/2, pp. 113-117. 24 21
2008	Owens, GP & Chen, Z 2008, 'Trends in speciation analysis of vanadium in environmental samples and biological fluids-A review', Analytica Chimica Acta, vol. 607, no. 1, pp. 1-14. 77 76
2008	Rahman, MM, Naidu, R, Akter, KF & Chen, Z 2008, 'The separation of arsenic species in soils and plant tissues by anion-exchange chromatography with inductively coupled mass spectrometry using various mobile phases', Microchemical Journal.
2008	Sun, Q, Xi, Y, Owens, GP & Chen, Z 2008, 'Speciation of metal-EDTA complexes by flow injection analysis with electrospray ionization mass spectrometry and ion chromatography with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry.', Journal of Separation Science, vol. 31, no. 21, pp. 3796-3802. 36 34

Conferences

Year	Output
2010	Wang, W, Davey, DE, Chen, Z & Naidu, R 2010, 'The extraction of selenium species in food and pharmaceutical tablets by enzymatic and chemical methods', Royal Australian Chemical Institute national convention 2010 in conjuction with 12th IUPAC International congress of pesticide chemistry, RACI, pp. 1.

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Organisation	Country
Blue Minerals Consultancy	AUSTRALIA
Chinese Academy of Sciences	CHINA
CRC Care	AUSTRALIA
CRC for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment	AUSTRALIA
CSIRO Australia (Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research organisation)	AUSTRALIA
Department of Defence	AUSTRALIA
Flinders University	AUSTRALIA
Fujian Normal University	CHINA
Fujian Polytechnic of Information Technology	CHINA
Fuzhou University	CHINA
Hangzhou Dianzi University	CHINA
Longyan Rare Earth Development Co., Ltd.	CHINA
Quanzhou Normal University	CHINA
Shanxi University	CHINA
South China University of Technology	CHINA
Texas Tech University	UNITED STATES
University of Delaware	UNITED STATES
University of Newcastle	AUSTRALIA
University of Northern British Columbia	CANADA
University of Pisa	ITALY
University of Sheffield	UNITED KINGDOM
University of South Australia	AUSTRALIA
Wenzhou University	CHINA
Xiamen University	CHINA

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Thesis title	Student status
Determination of total petroleum hydrocarbons in soil and groundwater through improved analytical techniques	Completed
Development of clay-graphene oxide nanocomposite adsorbents for the removal of heavy metals in wastewater	Completed
Iron-polyphenol complex nanoparticles synthesized by plant leaves and their application in environmental remediation	Completed
Novel techniques for pattern recognition, processing and anlyzing data for contaminant and nutrient monitoring using an ion-selective electrode array (electronic tongue systems)	Completed
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers in South Australian environment: human health risk assessment and toxicity to biota	Completed
Reduction and bioavailability of chromium in soils	Completed
Selenium speciation in environmental and biological systems using liquid chromatographic techniques hyphenated with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS)	Completed
Zero valent iron nano-particles: green synthesis and its potential for environmental remediation and ecotoxicity	Completed

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