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Professor Kirk Semple

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  1. 2024
  2. Published

    Determine the Optimal Parameters for Biogas Production from Common Reed (Phragmites australis)

    Al-Iraqi, A. R., Gandhi, B. P., Folkard, A. M., Barker, P. A. & Semple, K. T., 1/06/2024, In: Bioenergy Research. 17, 2, p. 1302-1314 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  3. Published

    Influence of Inoculum to Substrate Ratio and Substrates Mixing Ratio on Biogas Production from the Anaerobic Co-digestion of Phragmites australis and Food Waste

    Al-Iraqi, A. R., Gandhi, B. P., Folkard, A. M., Barker, P. A. & Semple, K. T., 1/06/2024, In: Bioenergy Research. 17, 2, p. 1277-1287 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  4. Published

    Volatile Fatty Acids Effective as Antibacterial Agents against Three Enteric Bacteria during Mesophilic Anaerobic Incubation

    Otite, S. V., Lag-Brotons, A. J., Ezemonye, L. I., Martin, A. D., Pickup, R. W. & Semple, K. T., 23/04/2024, In: Molecules. 29, 9, 1908.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  5. Published

    Effect of the Inoculum-to-Substrate Ratio on Putative Pathogens and Microbial Kinetics during the Batch Anaerobic Digestion of Simulated Food Waste

    Otite, S. V., Gandhi, B. P., Agyabeng Fofie, E., Lag-Brotons, A. J., Ezemonye, L. I., Martin, A. D., Pickup, R. W. & Semple, K. T., 18/03/2024, In: Microorganisms. 12, 3, 603.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  6. 2023
  7. Published

    Role of soil organic matter on the retention and mobility of common plastic additives, Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, bisphenol A and benzophenone, in soil

    Ramanayaka, S., Vithanage, M., Zhang, H. & Semple, K. T., 1/11/2023, In: Environmental Research. 236, 1, 116725.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  8. Published

    Biohydrogen production through dark fermentation from waste biomass: Current status and future perspectives on biorefinery development

    Casper D'Silva, T., Khan, S. A., Kumar, S., Kumar, D., Isha, A., Deb, S., Yadav, S., Illathukandy, B., Chandra, R., Vijay, V. K., Subbarao, P. M. V., Bagi, Z., Kovacs, K. L., Liang, Y., Gandhi, B. & Semple, K., 15/10/2023, In: Fuel. 350, 128842.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  9. Published

    Assessment of Anaerobic Digestate Amended with Wood Ash and Green Vegetable Matter and Impacts on Microbial Growth

    Isagba, E. S., Ajieh, M. U., Oshoma, C. E., Amenaghawon, A., Ogofure, A., Obatusin, V., Obuekwe, I. S., Tongo, I., Ihoeghian, N., Edosa, V. I. O., Erhunmwunse, N., Lag-Brotons, A. J., Emokaro, C., Ezemonye, L. I. N. & Semple, K. T., 30/09/2023, In: Waste and Biomass Valorization. 14, 9, p. 3013-3025 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  10. Published

    Biochar-facilitated batch co-digestion of food waste and cattle rumen content: An assessment of process stability, kinetic studies, and pathogen fate

    Ihoeghian, N. A., Amenaghawon, A. N., Ogofure, A., Oshoma, C. E., Ajieh, M. U., Erhunmwunse, N. O., Obuekwe, I. S., Edosa, V. I. O., Tongo, I., Emokaro, C., Ezemonye, L. I. N., Semple, K. T. & Martin, A. D., 30/09/2023, In: Green Technologies and Sustainability. 1, 3, 100035.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  11. 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/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  12. Published

    Wood ash effects on soil properties and Lactuca sativa growth in soils amended with digestate and poultry litter

    Ibeto, C. N., Lag-Brotons, A. J., Marshall, R. & Semple, K. T., 31/03/2023, In: Journal of Plant Nutrition. 46, 7, p. 1231-1245 15 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  13. Published

    Aspen Plus® Process Simulation Model of the Biomass Ash-Based Treatment of Anaerobic Digestate for Production of Fertilizer and Upgradation of Biogas

    Moure Abelenda, A., Ali, A., Semple, K. & Aiouache, F., 27/03/2023, In: Energies. 16, 7, 22 p., 3039.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  14. 2022
  15. Published

    Strategies for the production of a stable blended fertilizer of anaerobic digestates and wood ashes

    Moure Abelenda, A., Semple, K., Lag Brotons, A., Aiouache, F., Aggidis, G. & Herbert, B., 31/12/2022, In: Nature-Based Solutions. 2, 11 p., 100014.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  16. Published

    Occurrence and Distribution of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Nitrogen-Containing Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Analogues in Soils from the Niger Delta, Nigeria

    Anyanwu, I. N. & Semple, K. T., 30/11/2022, In: Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds. 42, 9, p. 6290-6302 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  17. Published

    Valorization of agrowaste digestate via addition of wood ash, acidification, and nitrification

    Moure Abelenda, A., Semple, K., Herbert, B. M. J., Aggidis, G. & Aiouache, F., 30/11/2022, In: Environmental Technology and Innovation. 28, 17 p., 102632.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  18. Published

    Dataset on the solid-liquid separation of anaerobic digestate by means of wood ash-based treatment

    Abelenda, A. M., Semple, K. T., Aggidis, G. & Aiouache, F., 31/10/2022, In: Data Brief. 44, 9 p., 108536.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  19. Published

    Novel laccase from Xylaria polymorpha and its efficiency in the biotransformation of pharmaceuticals: Optimization of operational conditions, comparative effect of redox-mediators and toxicity studies

    Bankole, P. O., Omoni, V. T., Tennison-Omovoh, C. A., Adebajo, S. O., Mulla, S. I., Adekunle, A. A. & Semple, K. T., 30/09/2022, In: Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces. 217, 12 p., 112675.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  20. Published

    Biochar-microorganism interactions for organic pollutant remediation: Challenges and perspectives

    Mukherjee, S., Sarkar, B., Aralappanavar, V. K., Mukhopadhyay, R., Basak, B. B., Srivastava, P., Marchut-Mikołajczyk, O., Bhatnagar, A., Semple, K. T. & Bolan, N., 1/09/2022, In: Environmental Pollution. 308, 17 p., 119609.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  21. Published

    Kinetic investigations into the effect of inoculum to substrate ratio on batch anaerobic digestion of simulated food waste

    Gandhi, B. P., Otite, S. V., Fofie, E. A., Lag-Brotons, A. J., Ezemonye, L. I., Semple, K. T. & Martin, A. D., 31/08/2022, In: Renewable Energy. 195, p. 311-321 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  22. Published

    Anaerobic co-digestion of cattle rumen content and food waste for biogas production: Establishment of co-digestion ratios and kinetic studies

    Ihoeghian, N. A., Amenaghawon, A. N., Ajieh, M. U., Oshoma, C. E., Ogofure, A., Erhunmwunse, N. O., Edosa, V. I. O., Tongo, I., Obuekwe, I. S., Isagba, E. S., Emokaro, C., Ezemonye, L. I. N., Lag-Brotons, A. J., Semple, K. T. & Martin, A. D., 30/06/2022, In: Bioresource Technology Reports. 18, 10 p., 101033.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  23. 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/Magazine › Review article › peer-review

  24. Published

    Impact of lignocellulosic waste-immobilised white-rot fungi on enhancing the development of 14C-phenanthrene catabolism in soil

    Omoni, V. T., Ibeto, C. N., Lag-Brotons, A. J., Bankole, P. O. & Semple, K. T., 10/03/2022, In: Science of the Total Environment. 811, 11 p., 152243.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  25. Published

    Circularity of Bioenergy Residues: Acidification of Anaerobic Digestate Prior to Addition of Wood Ash

    Moure Abelenda, A., Semple, K. T., Aggidis, G. & Aiouache, F., 7/03/2022, In: Sustainability. 14, 5, 18 p., 3127.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  26. Published

    Community engagement in water, sanitation and hygiene in sub-Saharan Africa: does it WASH?

    Tsekleves, E., Braga, M. F., Abonge, C., Santana, M., Pickup, R., Anchang, K. Y., Pippo, T. D., Semple, K. & Roy, M., 28/02/2022, In: Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development. 12, 2, p. 143-156 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  27. Published

    Determining the bioavailability of benzo(a)pyrene through standardized desorption extraction in a certified reference contaminated soil

    Posada-Baquero, R., Semple, K. T., Ternero, M. & Ortega-Calvo, J-J., 10/01/2022, In: Science of the Total Environment. 803, 7 p., 150025.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  28. 2021
  29. Published

    Changes in microbial utilization and fate of soil carbon following the addition of different fractions of anaerobic digestate to soils

    Cattin, M., Semple, K., Stutter, M., Romano, G., Lag Brotons, A., Parry, C. & Surridge, B., 30/11/2021, In: European Journal of Soil Science. 72, 6, p. 2398-2413 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  30. Published

    Chemical pollution: a growing peril and potential catastrophic risk to humanity

    Naidu, R., Biswas, B., Willett, I., Cribb, J., Kumar Sing, B., Nathanail, P., Coulon, F., Semple, K., Jones, K., Barclay, A. & Aitken, R., 30/11/2021, In: Environment International. 156, 106616.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  31. Published

    Effects of biological pre-treatment of lignocellulosic waste with white-rot fungi on the stimulation of 14C-phenanthrene catabolism in soils

    Omoni, V. T., Lag-Brotons, A. J., Ibeto, C. N. & Semple, K. T., 30/11/2021, In: International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation. 165, 10 p., 105324.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  32. Published

    Phosphorus solubility changes following additions of bioenergy wastes to an agricultural soil: implications for crop availability and environmental mobility  

    Richards, S., Marshall, R., Lag Brotons, A., Semple, K. & Stutter, M., 1/11/2021, In: Geoderma. 401, 11 p., 115150.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  33. Published

    Respiration Responses of Earthworm to Soil Amended with Phenanthrene and the Nitrogen Heterocyclic Analogues

    Anyanwu, I. N. & Semple, K. T., 30/09/2021, In: Soil and Sediment Contamination: An International Journal. 30, 6, p. 686-697 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  34. Published

    Alkaline wood ash, turbulence, and traps with excess of sulfuric acid do not strip completely the ammonia off an agro-waste digestate

    Moure Abelenda, A., Semple, K., Lag Brotons, A., Herbert, B., Aggidis, G. & Aiouache, F., 28/08/2021, In: Edelweiss Chemical Science Journal. 4, 1, p. 19-24 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  35. Published

    Baseline PAHs, N-PAHs and 210Pb in Segment Samples from Bodo Creek: Comparison with Bonny Estuary, Niger Delta

    Anyanwu, I. N., Sikoki, F. D. & Semple, K. T., 28/08/2021, In: Water, Air, and Soil Pollution. 232, 9, 10 p., 366.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  36. Published

    Kinetic study of the stabilization of an agro-industrial digestate by adding wood bottom ash

    Moure Abelenda, A., Semple, K., Lag Brotons, A., Herbert, B., Aggidis, G. & Aiouache, F., 15/08/2021, In: Chemical Engineering Journal Advances. 7, 7 p., 100127.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  37. Published

    Effects of wood ash-based alkaline treatment on nitrogen, carbon, and phosphorus availability in food waste and agro-industrial waste digestates

    Moure Abelenda, A., Semple, K., Lag Brotons, A., Herbert, B., Aggidis, G. & Aiouache, F., 30/06/2021, In: waste and biomass valorization journal. 12, 6, p. 3355-3370 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  38. Published

    Counting the cost of the Niger Delta's largest oil spills: Satellite remote sensing reveals extensive environmental damage with >1million people in the impact zone

    Obida, C. B., Blackburn, G. A., Whyatt, J. D. & Semple, K. T., 25/06/2021, In: Science of the Total Environment. 775, 11 p., 145854.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  39. Published

    Temporal changes in the extractability, bioaccessibility and biodegradation of target hydrocarbons in soils from former refinery facilities

    Towell, M., Vazquez Cuevas, G., Bellarby, J., Paton, G. I., Coulon, F., Pollard, S. J. T. & Semple, K., 31/05/2021, In: International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation. 160, 11 p., 105227.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  40. Published

    Effects of substrate quality on carbon partitioning and microbial community composition in soil from an agricultural grassland

    Abbruzzese, V., Semple, K. T., Haygarth, P. M., Aller, M. F., Russell, E. & Surridge, B. W. J., 1/05/2021, In: Applied Soil Ecology. 161, 13 p., 103881.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  41. Published

    Local and global trace plutonium contributions in fast breeder legacy soils

    Tighe, C., Castrillejo, M., Christl, M., Degueldre, C., Andrew, J., Semple, K. T. & Joyce, M. J., 19/03/2021, In: Nature Communications. 12, 1, 10 p., 1381.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  42. Published

    Impact of sulphuric, hydrochloric, nitric, and lactic acids in the preparation of a blend of agro-industrial digestate and wood ash to produce a novel fertiliser

    Moure Abelenda, A., Semple, K., Lag Brotons, A., Aggidis, G., Herbert, B. & Aiouache, F., 1/02/2021, In: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. 9, 1, 9 p., 105021.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  43. Published

    Biodegradation of fluorene by the newly isolated marine-derived fungus, Mucor irregularis strain bpo1 using response surface methodology

    Bankole, P. O., Semple, K. T., Jeon, B-H. & Govindwar, S. P., 15/01/2021, In: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 208, 11 p., 111619.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  44. Published

    Impact of redox-mediators in the degradation of olsalazine by marine-derived fungus, Aspergillus aculeatus strain bpo2: Response surface methodology, laccase stability and kinetics

    Bankole, P. O., Semple, K. T., Jeon, B-H. & Govindwar, S. P., 15/01/2021, In: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 208, 12 p., 111742.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  45. Published

    Effects of soil amendment with anaerobic digestate and wood-ash (bioenergy residues) on biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in soil.

    Ojo, A., Semple, K. & Stevens, C., 2021, Lancaster University. 282 p.

    Research output: Thesis › Doctoral Thesis

  46. 2020
  47. Published

    Quantitative assessment data of PAHs and N-PAHs in core sediments from the Niger Delta, Nigeria

    Anyanwu, I. N., Sikoki, F. D. & Semple, K. T., 1/12/2020, In: Data in Brief. 33, 11 p., 106484.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  48. Published

    Risk assessment of PAHs and N-PAH analogues in sediment cores from the Niger Delta

    Anyanwu, I. N., Sikoki, F. D. & Semple, K. T., 1/12/2020, In: Marine Pollution Bulletin. 161, 9 p., 111684.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  49. Published

    Quantitative biomonitoring of polycyclic aromatic compounds (PACs) using the Sydney rock oyster (Saccostrea glomerata)

    Idowu, O., Kim Anh Tran, T., Webster, G., Chapman, I., Baker, P., Farrel, H., Zammit, A., Semple, K., Hansbro, P., O'Connor, W. & Thavamani, P., 10/11/2020, In: Science of the Total Environment. 742, 9 p., 140497.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  50. Published

    The Impact of Enhanced and Non-Enhanced Biochars on the Catabolism of 14C-Phenanthrene in Soil

    Omoni, V., Baidoo, P. K., Fagbohungbe, M. & Semple, K., 1/11/2020, In: Environmental Technology and Innovation. 20, 12 p., 101146.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  51. Published

    Bioavailability of polycyclic aromatic compounds

    Idowu, O., Kim Anh Tran, T., Baker, P., Farell, H., Zammit, A., Semple, K., O'Connor, W. & Thavamani, P., 1/09/2020, In: Science of the Total Environment. 736, 10 p., 139574.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  52. Published

    Bioavailability and Bioaccessibility of Hydrophobic Organic Contaminants in Soil and Associated Desorption-Based Measurements

    Umeh, A. C., Naidu, R., Owojori, O. J. & Semple, K. T., 14/07/2020, Bioavailability of Organic Chemicals in Soil and Sediment. Ortega-Calvo, J. J. & Parsons, J. R. (eds.). Cham: Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 293-350 58 p. (Handbook of Environmental Chemistry; vol. 100).

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSN › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review

  53. Published

    Assessment of the Oral Bioavailability of Organic Contaminants in Humans

    Wijayawardena, M. A. A., Liu, Y., Yan, K., Duan, L., Umeh, A. C., Naidu, R. & Semple, K. T., 9/07/2020, Bioavailability of Organic Chemicals in Soil and Sediment . Ortega-Calvo, J. J. & Parsons, J. R. (eds.). Cham: Springer, p. 191-218 28 p. (Handbook of Environmental Chemistry; vol. 100).

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSN › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review

  54. Published

    Impact of organic amendments on the development of 14C-phenanthrene catabolism in soil

    Omoni, V. T., Lag-Brotons, A. J. & Semple, K. T., 1/07/2020, In: International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation. 151, 11 p., 104991.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  55. Published

    Why Biodegradable Chemicals Persist in the Environment? A Look at Bioavailability

    Ortega-Calvo, J. J., Stibany, F., Semple, K. T., Schaeffer, A., Parsons, J. R. & Smith, K. E. C., 22/06/2020, Bioavailability of Organic Chemicals in Soil and Sediment. Ortega-Calvo, J. J. & Parsons, J. R. (eds.). Cham: Springer, p. 243-265 23 p. (Handbook of Environmental Chemistry; vol. 100).

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSN › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review

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