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Professor Kirk Semple

Director of International Research, Professor

  1. Published

    The effect of different C-N ratios on volatile fatty acid (VFAs) production from acidogenic fermentation of sucrose in continuous-stirred tank reactors

    Tennison-Omovoh, C. A., Fagbohungbe, M. O., Bankole, P. O. & Semple, K. T., 31/07/2023, In: Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. 13, 10, p. 9339-9351 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  2. Published

    Soil contamination in China: Current priorities, defining background levels and standards for heavy metals

    Sun, Y., Li, H., Guo, G., Semple, K. T. & Jones, K. C., 1/12/2019, In: Journal of Environmental Management. 251, 7 p., 109512.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  3. Published

    Redevelopment of urban brownfield sites in China: Motivation, history, policies and improved management

    Sun, Y., Li, H., Lei, S., Semple, K. T., Coulon, F., Hu, Q., Gao, J., Guo, G., Gu, Q. & Jones, K. C., 30/06/2022, In: Eco-Environment and Health. 1, 2, p. 63-72 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineReview articlepeer-review

  4. Published

    Importance of chemical structure on the development of hydrocarbon catabolism in soil.

    Stroud, J. L., Paton, G. I. & Semple, K. T., 07/2007, In: FEMS Microbiology Letters. 272, 1, p. 120-126 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  5. Published

    Microbe-aliphatic hydrocarbon interactions in soil: implications for biodegradation and bioremediation.

    Stroud, J. L., Paton, G. I. & Semple, K. T., 05/2007, In: Journal of Applied Microbiology. 102, 5, p. 1239-1253 15 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  6. Published

    Using supercritical fluid extraction to measure the desorption and bioaccessibility of phenanthrene in soils.

    Stroud, J., Rhodes, A., Semple, K. T., Simek, Z. & Hofman, J., 12/2008, In: Environmental Pollution. 156, 3, p. 664-670 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  7. Published

    Linking chemical extraction to microbial degradation of C-14-hexadecane in soil.

    Stroud, J. L., Paton, G. I. & Semple, K. T., 11/2008, In: Environmental Pollution. 156, 2, p. 474-481 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  8. Published

    Predicting the biodegradation of target hydrocarbons in the presence of mixed contaminants in soil.

    Stroud, J. L., Paton, G. I. & Semple, K. T., 01/2009, In: Chemosphere. 74, 4, p. 563-567 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  9. Published

    Influence of hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin on the biodegradation of C-14-phenanthrene and C-14-hexadecane in soil

    Stroud, J. L., Tzima, M., Paton, G. I. & Semple, K. T., 10/2009, In: Environmental Pollution. 157, 10, p. 2678-2683 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  10. Published

    The effect of agitation on the biodegradation of hydrocarbon contaminants in soil slurries

    Stroud, J. L., Paton, G. I. & Semple, K. T., 09/2009, In: Chemosphere. 77, 1, p. 123-128 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  11. Published

    Behaviour and assessment of bioavailability of organic contaminants in soil: relevance for risk assessment and remediation.

    Stokes, J. D., Paton, G. I. & Semple, K. T., 12/2005, In: Soil Use and Management. 21, Suppl., p. 475-486 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  12. Published

    Prediction of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon biodegradation in contaminated soils using an aqueous hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin extraction technique.

    Stokes, J. D., Wilkinson, A., Reid, B. J., Jones, K. C. & Semple, K. T., 06/2005, In: Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 24, 6, p. 1325-1330 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  13. Published

    Assessing the chemical and biological accessibility of the herbicide isoproturon in soil amended with biochar

    Sopena, F., Semple, K., Sohi, S. & Bending, G., 06/2012, In: Chemosphere. 88, 1, p. 77-83 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  14. Published

    Fate and bioavailability of C-14-pyrene and C-14-lindane in sterile natural and artificial soils and the influence of aging

    Smidova, K., Hofman, J., Ite, A. E. & Semple, K. T., 12/2012, In: Environmental Pollution. 171, p. 93-98 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  15. Published

    Impact of synthetic pyrethroid-sheep dip on the microflora present in animal slurries.

    Semple, K. T., Hughes, P., Langdon, C. J. & Jones, K., 09/2000, In: FEMS Microbiology Letters. 190, 2, p. 255-260 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  16. Published

    Microbial interactions with organic contaminants in soil: Definitions, processes and measurement.

    Semple, K. T., Doick, K. J., Wick, L. Y. & Harms, H., 11/2007, In: Environmental Pollution. 150, 1, p. 166-176 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  17. Published

    Introductory remarks to the Special Issue.

    Semple, K. T., Jones, K. C. & Craven, A., 01/2005, In: Environmental Pollution. 133, 1, p. 1-2 2 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  18. Published

    Obituary - Dedication to the memory of Professor Allan Walker - 1994-2004.

    Semple, K. T., Jones, K. C. & Craven, A., 01/2005, In: Environmental Pollution. 133, 1, p. 3

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  19. Published

    Defining bioavailability and bioaccessibility of contaminated soil and sediment is complicated.

    Semple, K. T., Doick, K. J., Jones, K. C., Burauel, P., Craven, A. & Harms, H., 06/2004, In: Environmental Science and Technology. 38, 12, p. 228A-231A

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  20. Published

    Bioavailability of hydrophobic organic contaminants in soils: fundamental concepts and techniques for analysis.

    Semple, K. T., Morriss, A. W. J. & Paton, G. I., 12/2003, In: European Journal of Soil Science. 54, 4, p. 809-818 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  21. Published

    Impact of composting strategies on the treatment of soils contaminated with organic pollutants.

    Semple, K. T., Reid, B. J. & Fermor, T. R., 04/2001, In: Environmental Pollution. 112, 2, p. 269-283 15 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  22. Published

    Temporal chances in the bioavailability of PAHs in soils.

    Semple, K. T., Stokes, J., Reid, B. J., Leeson, A. (ed.) & Alleman, BC. (ed.), 1999, p. 247-252. 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN Other

  23. Published

    Biodegradation of aromatic compounds by microalgae.

    Semple, K. T., Cain, R. B. & Schmidt, S., 15/01/1999, In: FEMS Microbiology Letters. 170, 2, p. 291-300 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  24. Published

    Factors affecting the mineralization of [U-C-14]benzene in spent mushroom substrate}.

    Semple, K. T., Watts, N. U. & Fermor, T. R., 15/07/1998, In: FEMS Microbiology Letters. 164, 2, p. 317-321 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  25. Published

    Enhanced mineralization of UL-C-14-pentachlorophenol by mushroom composts.

    Semple, K. T. & Fermor, T. R., 12/1997, In: Research in Microbiology. 148, 9, p. 795-798 4 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

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