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Professor Kirk Semple

Director of International Research, Professor

  1. 2017
  2. Published

    Pyrogenic carbon in Australian soils

    Qi, F., Naidu, R., Bolan, N. S., Dong, Z., Yan, Y., Lamb, D., Bucheli, T. D., Choppala, G., Duan, L. & Semple, K. T., 15/05/2017, In: Science of the Total Environment. 586, p. 849-857 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  3. Published

    The challenges of anaerobic digestion and the role of biochar in optimizing anaerobic digestion

    Fagbohungbe, M. O., Herbert, B. M. J., Hurst, L., Ibeto, C. N., Li, H., Usmani, S. Q. & Semple, K. T., 31/03/2017, In: Waste Management. 61, p. 236-249 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  4. Published

    Residual hydrophobic organic contaminants in soil: are they a barrier to risk-based approaches for managing contaminated land?

    Umeh, A. C., Duan, L., Naidu, R. & Semple, K. T., 01/2017, In: Environment International. 98, p. 18-34 17 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  5. Published

    Digestate and ash as alternatives to conventional fertilisers: Benefits and threats to soil biota

    Marshall, R., Lag‐Brotons, A. J., Herbert, B., Hurst, L., Ostle, N., Dodd, I. C., Quinton, J., Surridge, B., Aiouache, F. & Semple, K., 2017, Geophysical Research Abstracts: Vol. 19, EGU2017-18445, 2017. Vol. 19.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNConference contribution/Paperpeer-review

  6. 2016
  7. Published

    Buffered cyclodextrin extraction of -phenanthrene from black carbon amended soil

    Yu, L., Vázquez-Cuevas, G., Duan, L. & Semple, K. T., 11/2016, In: Environmental Technology and Innovation. 6, p. 177-184 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  8. Published

    Impact of two contrasting biochars on the bioaccessibility of 14C-naphthalene in soil

    Ogbonnaya, U., Thomas, J., Fasina, S. A. & Semple, K. T., 11/2016, In: Environmental Technology and Innovation. 6, p. 80-93 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  9. Published

    Insights into the biodegradation of weathered hydrocarbons in contaminated soils by bioaugmentation and nutrient stimulation

    Jiang, Y., Brassington, K. J., Prpich, G., Paton, G. I., Semple, K. T., Pollard, S. J. T. & Coulon, F., 10/2016, In: Chemosphere. 161, p. 300-307 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  10. Published

    An assessment of the impacts of pesticide use on the environment and health of rice farmers in Sierra Leone

    Sankoh, A. I., Whittle, R. K., Semple, K. T., Jones, K. C. & Sweetman, A. J., 09/2016, In: Environment International. 94, p. 458-466 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  11. Published

    Comparison of oral bioavailability of benzo[a]pyrene in soils using rat and swine and the implications for human health risk assessment

    Duan, L., Naidu, R., Liu, Y., Dong, Z., Mallavarapu, M., Herde, P., Kuchel, T. & Semple, K. T., 09/2016, In: Environment International. 94, p. 95-102 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  12. Published

    Effects of phenanthrene and its nitrogen-heterocyclic analogues aged in soil on the earthworm Eisenia fetida

    Anyanwu, I. & Semple, K. T., 09/2016, In: Applied Soil Ecology. 105, p. 151-159 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  13. Published

    Impact of biochar on the anaerobic digestion of citrus peel waste

    Fagohungbe, M. O., Herbert, B. M. J., Hurst, L., Li, H., Usmani, S. Q. & Semple, K. T., 09/2016, In: Bioresource Technology. 216, p. 142-149 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  14. Published

    A meta-analysis to correlate lead bioavailability and bioaccessibility and predict lead bioavailability

    Dong, Z., Yan, K., Liu, Y., Naidu, R., Duan, L., Wijayawardena, A., Semple, K. T. & Rahman, M. M., 07/2016, In: Environment International. 92-93, p. 139-145 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  15. Published

    Using publicly available data, a physiologically-based pharmacokinetic model and Bayesian simulation to improve arsenic non-cancer dose-response

    Dong, Z., Liu, C., Liu, Y., Yan, K., Semple, K. T. & Naidu, R., 07/2016, In: Environment International. 92-93, p. 239-246 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  16. Published

    Assessment of the effects of phenanthrene and its nitrogen heterocyclic analogues on microbial activity in soil

    Anyanwu, I. & Semple, K. T., 5/03/2016, In: SpringerPlus. 5, 14 p., 279.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  17. 2015
  18. Published

    Effect of ageing on benzo[a]pyrene extractability in contrasting soils

    Duan, L., Naidu, R., Liu, Y., Palanisami, T., Dong, Z., Mallavarapu, M. & Semple, K. T., 15/10/2015, In: Journal of Hazardous Materials. 296, p. 175-184 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  19. Published

    High solid anaerobic digestion: operational challenges and possibilities

    Fagbohungbe, M., Dodd, I. C., Herbert, B. M. J., Li, H., Ricketts, L. J. & Semple, K. T., 10/2015, In: Environmental Technology and Innovation. 4, p. 268-284 17 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  20. Published

    Phytotoxicity of phenanthrene and its nitrogen polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon analogues in ageing soil

    Anyanwu, I. & Semple, K. T., 10/2015, In: Water, Air, and Soil Pollution. 226, 12 p., 347.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  21. Published

    From bioavailability science to regulation of organic chemicals

    Ortega-Calvo, J.-J., Harmsen, J., Parsons, J. R., Semple, K. T., Aitken, M. D., Ajao, C., Eadsforth, C., Galay-Burgos, M., Naidu, R., Oliver, R., Peijnenburg, W. J. G. M., Roembke, J., Streck, G. & Versonnen, B., 1/09/2015, In: Environmental Science and Technology. 49, 17, p. 10255-10264 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  22. Published

    Biodegradation of Phenanthrene-Nitrogen-Containing Analogues in Soil

    Anyanwu, I. & Semple, K. T., 08/2015, In: Water, Air, and Soil Pollution. 226, 10 p., 252.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  23. Published

    The impact of carbon nanomaterials on the development of phenanthrene catabolism in soil

    Oyelami, A. O. & Semple, K. T., 8/07/2015, In: Environmental Science: Processes and Impacts. 17, 7, p. 1302-1310 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  24. Published

    Impact of carbon nanomaterials on microbial activity in soil

    Oyelami, A. O. & Semple, K. T., 07/2015, In: Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 86, p. 172-180 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  25. Published

    Impact of activated carbon on the catabolism of (14)C-phenanthrene in soil

    Oyelami, A. O., Ogbonnaya, U., Muotoh, C. & Semple, K. T., 10/06/2015, In: Environmental Science: Processes and Impacts. 17, 6, p. 1173-1181 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  26. Published

    Towards bioavailability-based soil criteria: past, present and future perspectives

    Naidu, R., Channey, R., McConnell, S., Johnston, N., Semple, K. T., McGrath, S., Dries, V., Nathanail, P., Harmsen, J., Pruszinski, A., Macmillan, J. & Palanisami, T., 06/2015, In: Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 22, 12, p. 8779-8785 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  27. Published

    Fate and behaviour of nitrogen-containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in soil

    Anyanwu, I. & Semple, K. T., 04/2015, In: Environmental Technology and Innovation. 3, p. 108-120 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  28. Published

    The effect of substrate to inoculum ratios on the anaerobic digestion of human faecal material

    Fagbohungbe, M. O., Herbert, B. M. J., Li, H., Ricketts, L. & Semple, K. T., 04/2015, In: Environmental Technology and Innovation. 3, p. 121-129 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  29. Published

    Harmonising conflicts between science, regulation, perception and environmental impact: the case of soil conditioners from bioenergy

    Riding, M. J., Herbert, B. M. J., Ricketts, L., Dodd, I., Ostle, N. & Semple, K. T., 02/2015, In: Environment International. 75, p. 52-67 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  30. Published

    Carbon nanomaterials in clean and contaminated soils: environmental implications and applications

    Riding, M. J., Martin, F. L., Jones, K. C. & Semple, K. T., 5/01/2015, In: SOIL. 1, 1, p. 1-21 21 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  31. Published

    Interactions of multiwalled carbon nanotubes with algal cells: quantification of association, visualization of uptake, and measurement of alterations in the composition of cells

    Rhiem, S., Riding, M. J., Baumgartner, W., Martin, F. L., Semple, K. T., Jones, K. C., Schäffer, A. & Maes, H. M., 01/2015, In: Environmental Pollution. 196, p. 431-439 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  32. Published

    Bioavailability of persistent organic pollutants in soils: concept, analytical tools, and application in the risk assessment

    Adedigba, B. & Semple, K. T., 2015, In: Comprehensive Analytical Chemistry. 67, p. 493-512 20 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  33. 2014
  34. Published

    The impact of biochar on the bioaccessibility of (14)C-phenanthrene in aged soil

    Ogbonnaya, O. U., Adebisi, O. O. & Semple, K. T., 11/2014, In: Environmental Science: Processes and Impacts. 16, 11, p. 2635-2643 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  35. Published

    Resistance and resilience responses of a range of soil eukaryote and bacterial taxa to fungicide application

    Howell, C. C., Hilton, S., Semple, K. T. & Bending, G. D., 10/2014, In: Chemosphere. 112, p. 194-202 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  36. Published

    Effects of ageing and soil properties on the oral bioavailability of benzo[a]pyrene using a swine model

    Duan, L., Palanisami, T., Liu, Y., Dong, Z., Mallavarapu, M., Kuchel, T., Semple, K. T. & Naidu, R., 09/2014, In: Environment International. 70, p. 192-202 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  37. Published

    The impact of soil organic matter and soil sterilisation on the bioaccessibility of (14)C-azoxystrobin determined by desorption kinetics

    Clegg, H., Riding, M. J., Oliver, R., Jones, K. C. & Semple, K. T., 15/08/2014, In: Journal of Hazardous Materials. 278, p. 336-342 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  38. Published

    Mid-infrared spectroscopic assessment of nanotoxicity in gram-negative vs. gram-positive bacteria

    Heys, K. A., Riding, M. J., Strong, R. J., Shore, R. F., Pereira, M. G., Jones, K. C., Semple, K. T. & Martin, F. L., 7/03/2014, In: Analyst. 139, 5, p. 896-905 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  39. Published

    The variability of standard artificial soils: behaviour, extractability and bioavailability of organic pollutants

    Hofman, J., Hovorková, I. & Semple, K. T., 15/01/2014, In: Journal of Hazardous Materials. 264, p. 514-520 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  40. Published

    Isolation and characterisation of azoxystrobin degrading bacteria from soil

    Howell, C. C., Semple, K. T. & Bending, G. D., 01/2014, In: Chemosphere. 95, p. 370-378 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  41. Published

    Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon degradation of phytoplankton-associated Arenibacter spp. and description of Arenibacter algicola sp. nov., an aromatic hydrocarbon-degrading bacterium

    Gutierrez, T., Rhodes, G., Mishamandani, S., Berry, D., Whitman, W. B., Nichols, P. D., Semple, K. T. & Aitken, M. D., 01/2014, In: Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 80, 2, p. 618-628 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  42. 2013
  43. Published

    Impact of Zn and Cu on the development of phenanthrene catabolism in soil

    Obuekwe, I. S. & Semple, K. T., 12/2013, In: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 185, 12, p. 10039-10047 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  44. Published

    Impact of zinc-copper mixtures on the development of phenanthrene catabolism in soil

    Obuekwe, I. S. & Semple, K. T., 11/2013, In: International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation. 85, p. 228-236 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  45. Published

    Chemical measures of bioavailability/bioaccessibility of PAHs in soil: fundamentals to application

    Riding, M. J., Doick, K. J., Martin, F. L., Jones, K. C. & Semple, K. T., 15/10/2013, In: Journal of Hazardous Materials. 261, p. 687–700 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  46. Published

    Impact of black carbon on the bioaccessibility of organic contaminants in soil

    Semple, K. T., Riding, M. J., McAllister, L. E., Sopena-Vazquez, F. & Bending, G. D., 15/10/2013, In: Journal of Hazardous Materials. 261, p. 808–816 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  47. Published

    Impact of Al and Fe on the development of phenanthrene catabolism in soil

    Obuekwe, I. S. & Semple, K. T., 10/2013, In: Journal of Soils and Sediments. 13, 9, p. 1589-1599 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  48. Published

    An NMR study of porous rock and biochar containing organic material

    Webber, J. B. W., Corbett, P., Semple, K. T., Ogbonnaya, U., Teel, W. S., Masiello, C. A., Fisher, Q. J., Valenza, J. J., Song, Y.-Q. & Hu, Q., 15/09/2013, In: Microporous and Mesoporous Materials. 178, p. 94-98 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  49. Published

    Impact of Zn, Cu, Al and Fe on the partitioning and bioaccessibility of (14)C-phenanthrene in soil

    Obuekwe, I. S. & Semple, K. T., 09/2013, In: Environmental Pollution. 180, p. 180-189 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  50. Published

    Effects of plant species identity, diversity and soil fertility on biodegradation of phenanthrene in soil

    Oyelami, A. O., Okere, U. V., Orwin, K. H., De Deyn, G. B., Jones, K. C. & Semple, K. T., 02/2013, In: Environmental Pollution. 173, p. 231-237 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  51. Published

    Polycyclovorans algicola gen. nov., sp nov., an Aromatic-Hydrocarbon-Degrading Marine Bacterium Found Associated with Laboratory Cultures of Marine Phytoplankton

    Gutierrez, T., Green, D. H., Nichols, P. D., Whitman, W. B., Semple, K. T. & Aitken, M. D., 01/2013, In: Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 79, 1, p. 205-214 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  52. 2012
  53. Published

    Mechanistic insights into nanotoxicity determined by synchrotron radiation-based Fourier-transform infrared imaging and multivariate analysis

    Riding, M. J., Trevisan, J., Hirschmugl, C. J., Jones, K. C., Semple, K. T. & Martin, F. L., 1/12/2012, In: Environment International. 50, p. 56-65 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  54. 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

  55. Published

    Influence of Activated Charcoal on Desorption Kinetics and Biodegradation of Phenanthrene in Soil

    Rhodes, A. H., Riding, M. J., McAllister, L. E., Lee, K. & Semple, K. T., 20/11/2012, In: Environmental Science and Technology. 46, 22, p. 12445-12451 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  56. Published

    Algiphilus aromaticivorans gen. nov., sp nov., an aromatic hydrocarbon-degrading bacterium isolated from a culture of the marine dinoflagellate Lingulodinium polyedrum, and proposal of Algiphilaceae fam. nov.

    Gutierrez, T., Green, D. H., Whitman, W. B., Nichols, P. D., Semple, K. T. & Aitken, M. D., 11/2012, In: International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 62, 11, p. 2743-2749 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

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