PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL PAPERS

(Authors in bold are students and post-docs)

  1. Kollu K and Örmeci B. (2015) Monitoring simulated bioflocculation: Application of micro-flow imaging technology. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution, 226 (3), 79.
  2. Örmeci B. (2014) Comment on Holzem et al. “Determining the Ecological Impacts of Organic Contaminants in Biosolids Using a High-Throughput Colorimetric Denitrification Assay: A Case Study with Antimicrobial Agents”, Environmental Science and Technology, 48 (20), pp 12469–12469.
  3. Örmeci B. (2014) Shaped by regulation: Current and future trends in sludge treatment and management. Water21, 16 (6), 23-25.
  4. Aghamir-Baha, S. and Örmeci B. (2014) Determination of optimum polymer dose using UV-vis spectrophotometry and its comparison to filtration based tests. Residual Science and Technology, 11(3) 71-76.
  5. Al Momani F and Örmeci B. (2014) Optimization of polymer dose based on residual polymer concentration in dewatering supernatant. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution, 225 (11), 2154.
  6. Kollu K and Örmeci B. (2014) Regrowth potential of bacteria after ultraviolet disinfection in absence of light and dark repair. ASCE Journal of Environmental Engineering, 141 (3), Article number 04014069.
  7. Al Momani F., Delatolla R., and Örmeci B. (2014) Field study of moving bed biofilm reactor technology for post-treatment of wastewater lagoon effluent at 1 ºC. Environmental Technology, 35(13), 1596-1604.
  8. Linklater N. and Örmeci B. (2014) Evaluation of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) bioluminescence assay for monitoring effluent quality and disinfection performance. Water Quality Research Journal of Canada, 49(2), 114-123.
  9. Al Momani F. and Örmeci B. (2014) Measurement of polyacrylamide polymers in water and wastewater using an in-line UV-vis spectrophotometer. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2 (2), 765-772.
  10. Soleimani S, Isgor B, and Örmeci B. (2013) Resistance of biofilm covered mortars to microbiologically influenced deterioration simulated by sulfuric acid exposure. Concrete Corrosion Research, 53, 229-238.
  11. Gibbons M and Örmeci B. (2013) Determination of residual polymer concentration using UV-vis spectroscopy. Journal of Water Supply Research and Technology – AQUA, 62 (4), 205-213.
  12. Soleimani S., Örmeci B, and Isgor B. (2013) Evaluation of E. coli biofilm as a protective barrier against microbially influenced deterioration of concrete (MICD) under mesophilic temperatures. Water Science and Technology, 68 (2), 303-310.
  13. Kibbee R., Linklater N, and Örmeci B. (2013) Eliminating false positives in a qPCR assay for the detection of the uidA gene in E. coli. Journal of Water and Health, 11 (3), 382-385.
  14. Diak J, Örmeci B, and Kennedy K. J. (2013) Effect of microaeration on anaerobic digestion of primary sludge under septic conditions. Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering, 36 (4), 417-424.
  15. Xia X, Lai EPC, and Örmeci B. (2013) Duo-molecularly imprinted polymer-coated magnetic particles for class-selective removal of endocrine disrupting compounds from aqueous environment. Environmental Science and Pollution, 20 (5), 3331-3339.
  16. Soleimani S., Örmeci B, and Isgor B (2013) Growth and characterization of E. coli DH5α biofilm on concrete surfaces as a protective layer against microbiologically influenced concrete deterioration (MICD). Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 97 (3), 1093-1102.
  17. Murray A and Örmeci B. (2012) Application of molecularly imprinted and non-imprinted polymers for removal of emerging contaminants in water and wastewater treatment: A review. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 19 (9), 3820-3830.
  18. Diak J, Örmeci B, and Kennedy K. J. (2012) Effect of enzymes on anaerobic digestion of primary sludge and septic tank performance. Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering, 35 (9), 1577-1589.
  19. Kollu, K. and Örmeci, B. (2012) Effect of particles and bioflocculation on ultraviolet disinfection. Water Research, 46 (3), 750-760.
  20. Xia X, Lai EPC, and Örmeci B (2012) Ultrasonication assisted synthesis of molecularly imprinted polymer encapsulated magnetic nanoparticles for rapid and selective removal of 17β-estradiol from aqueous environment. Polymer Engineering and Science, 52 (8), 1775-1778.
  21. Murray, A., Örmeci, B., Lai, E. P. C. (2011) Removal of 17β-estradiol (E2) and its Disinfection By-products from Water and Wastewater Using Non-Imprinted Polymer (NIP) Particles. Water Science and Technology, 64 (6), 1291-1297.
  22. Soleimani, S., Örmeci, B., Isgor, B., and Papavinasam, S. (2011) Evaluation of Biofilm Performance as a protective barrier against biocorrosion using an enzyme electrode. Water Science and Technology, 64 (8), 1736-1742.
  23. Hassanzadeh-Khayyat, M., Lai, E. P. C., Kollu, K., and Örmeci, B. (2011) Degradation of diclofenac in molecularly imprinted polymer submicron particles by UV light irradiation and HCl acid treatment. Journal of Water Resource and Protection, 3 (9), 643-654.
  24. Diak, J., Örmeci, B. and Proux, C. (2011) Freeze-thaw treatment of RBC Sludge from a Remote Mining Exploration Facility in Subarctic Canada. Water Science and Technology, 63 (6), 1309-1313.
  25. Gardner, J. and Örmeci, B. (2010) Effect of aging time and temperature on fecal coliform counts during centrifugal dewatering and role of centrate in growth inhibition. Water Environment Research, 82 (1), 51-61.
  26. Örmeci, B. and Ahmad, A. (2010) Response to the comment on “Measurement of unintended (additional) shear during sludge conditioning and dewatering”. Water Research, 44 (9), 2992-2994.
  27. Gozen, I. and Örmeci, B. (2010) Effect of daylight on regrowth of bacteria in anaerobically digested sludge after centrifuge dewatering. Water Science and Technology, 62 (2), 364-369.
  28. Murray, A. and Örmeci, B. (2009) Determination of optimum polymer dose for single and dual polymer conditioning of wastewater sludge. Journal of Residuals Science and Technology, 6 (2), 67-74.
  29. Örmeci, B. and Ahmad, A. (2009) Measurement of unintended (additional) shear during sludge conditioning and dewatering. Water Research, 43 (13), 3249-3260.
  30. Örmeci, B. (2008) Rheology as a tool for measurement of sludge shear. Water Science and Technology, 58 (7), 1379-1384.
  31. Örmeci, B. and Linden, K. G. (2008) Development of a fluorescence in-situ hybridization protocol for studying microorganisms associated with wastewater and sludge flocs. Journal of Environmental Science and Health: Part A, 43 (13), 1484-1488.
  32. Murray, A. and Örmeci, B. (2008) Impact of polymer-sludge interaction on rheogram peaks and optimum dose determination. Water Science and Technology, 57 (3), 389-394.
  33. Örmeci, B. (2007) Optimization of a full-scale dewatering operation based on the rheological characteristics of wastewater sludge. Water Research, 41 (6), 1243-1252.
  34. Örmeci, B. and Abu-Orf, M. (2006) Using torque rheology for the identification of the optimum polymer dose and the best performing polymer. J. of Residuals Science and Technology, 3 (4), 227-232.
  35. Örmeci, B. and Linden, K. G. (2005) Comparison of physical and chemical procedures for   extraction of particle-associated coliform in wastewater. Environmental Engineering Science, 22 (4), 459-471.
  36. Örmeci, B., Ducoste, J. J., and Linden, K. G. (2005) UV Disinfection of chlorinated water: Interaction of UV and chlorine. Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology – AQUA, 54 (3), 189-199.
  37. Örmeci, B. and Abu-Orf, M. (2005) Protocol for measuring comparative sludge network strength – Relation to dewaterability. ASCE Journal of Environmental Engineering, 131 (1), 80-85.
  38. Chuang, L. C., Örmeci, B. and Vesilind, P. A. (2005) Understanding the mechanics of desiccation cracking of alum sludge: Experimental results and model verification. Journal of Residuals Science and Technology, 2 (3), 125-132.
  39. Abu-Orf, M. M. and Örmeci, B. (2005) Sludge network strength using rheology and relation to dewaterability, filtration and thickening – Laboratory and full-scale experiments. ASCE Journal of Environmental Engineering, 131 (8), 1139-1146.
  40. Örmeci, B., Vesilind, P. A., and Chuang, L. C. (2004) Understanding the mechanics of desiccation cracking of alum sludge: Model development. J. of Residuals Science and Technology, 1 (4), 201-271.
  41. Örmeci, B. (2004) Freeze-thaw conditioning of activated sludge: Effect of monovalent, divalent, and trivalent cations. Journal of Residuals Science and Technology, 1 (3), 143-150.
  42. Örmeci, B., Cho, K., and Abu-Orf, M (2004) Development of a laboratory protocol to measure network strength of sludges. Journal of Residuals Science and Technology, 1 (1), 35-44.
  43. Örmeci, B. and Linden, K. G. (2002) Comparison of UV and chlorine inactivation of particle and non-particle-associated coliform. Water Science and Technology: Water Supply, 2 (5-6), 403-410.
  44. Örmeci, B. and Vesilind, P. A. (2002) The effect of extracellular material on freeze-thaw conditioning of activated sludge. Water Science and Technology, 46 (10): 269-275.
  45. Örmeci, B. and Vesilind, P. A. (2001) Effect of dissolved organic material and cations on freeze-thaw conditioning of activated and alum sludges. Water Research, 35 (18): 4299-4306.
  46. Örmeci, B. and Vesilind, P. A. (2001) Response to comments on “Development of an improved synthetic sludge: A possible surrogate for studying activated sludge dewatering characteristics”. Water Research, 35 (5): 1365-1366.
  47. Örmeci, B. and Vesilind, P. A. (2000) Development of an improved synthetic sludge: A possible surrogate for studying activated sludge dewatering characteristics. Water Research, 34 (4): 1069-1078.
  48. Vesilind, P. A., and Örmeci, B. (2000) A modified capillary suction time apparatus for measuring filterability of super-flocculated sludges. Water Science and Technology, 42 (9): 135-139.
  49. Örmeci, B., Sanin, S. and Peirce, J. J. (1999) Laboratory study of NO flux from agricultural soil: Effects of soil moisture, pH, and temperature. Journal of Geophysical Research: Division of Atmospheres. 104(D1), 1621-1629.

PUBLICATIONS IN MAGAZINES

  1. Diak, J., Proux, C., Örmeci, B. (2010) A matter of temperature. WEF Biosolids Technical Bulletin, September/October 2010.
  2. Örmeci, B. (2008) Wastewater management in growing cities: Centralized or decentralized approach. Ottawa Life, July/August 2008.

REPORTS

(Peer-reviewed and published in a book format)

  1. Abu-Orf, M. and Örmeci, B. (2004) “A Protocol for Measuring Sludge Network Strength and Its Relation to Dewaterability”. WERF Report: Biosolids and Residuals (01-CTS-32-ET), ISBN: 1843397137, Water Environment Research Federation, Alexandria, VA.

BOOK CHAPTERS

Linklater N. and Örmeci B. (2013) Real-time and near real-time monitoring options for water quality. Book chapter in “Monitoring Water Quality: Pollution Assessment, Analysis and Remediation”. Elsevier Major Reference Series. ISBN: 978-0-444-59395-5

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