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Mark J. Rood, Ph.D.

Ivan Racheff Professor of Environmental Engineering

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

University of Illinois
3230E Newmark Lab, MC-250
205 N. Mathews Ave.
Urbana, IL 61801 USA

Tel. (217) 333-6963
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mrood@illinois.edu

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Fu, Kan. A Case Study of Weather Research and Forecasting Model over the Midwest USA.  Master’s Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2016.

AQES\Theses\Fu.pdf

 

Mallouk, Kaitlin. Capture and Recovery of Organic Gases with Electrothermal Swing Adsorption and Post-Desorption Treatment.  Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2016.

AQES\Theses\Mallouk_PhD.pdf

 

Shah, Rishabh. Hygroscopic growth and cloud condensation nuclei activity of fresh and chemically-aged biomass-pyrolyzed organic aerosol.  Master’s Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2015.

AQES\Theses\Shah_Rishabh_MS.pdf

 

Johnsen, David. Monitoring and Control of Electrothermal Swing Adsorption Based on Electrical Properties of the Adsorbent.  Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2014.

AQES\Theses\JohnsenD.pdf

 

Atkinson, John. Understanding and Enhancing Multi-Pollutant Control Using Carbon-Based Materials.  Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2013.

AQES\Theses\AtkinsonD.pdf

 

Zhang, Zhanquan (Kevin). Study on Microporous Materials for NO Catalytic Oxidation and CO2 Capture.  Ph.D. Dissertation, China University of Petroleum, 2013.

AQES\Theses\Zhang.pdf

 

Vargas, Annia. Generation and Biological Collection Efficiency of MS2 Bioaerosol for the Evaluation of Aersosol Filtration Devices.  Master’s Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2013.

AQES\Theses\Vargas.pdf

 

Brem, Beni. Optical Properties of Light Absorbing Organic Carbon Aerosol and its Mixtures at High Sub-Saturated Humidities. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2012.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/AQES\Theses\Brem.pdf

 

Sugiyono, Ivan. Flash Calcination of Limestone in a Bench-Scale Sorbent Activation Process (SAP) Unit. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2012.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Sugiyono.pdf

 

Loftus, Jonathan. Economic Evaluation of Burning Bituminous and Western PRB Coals for Power Production based on Select Pollution Control Scenarios. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2012.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Loftus.pdf

 

Nelson, Andy. Bench-Scale Evaluation of an Energy Efficient Acoustic Aerosol Purification Device with a Newly Designed Bioaerosol Testing and Evaluation Chamber. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2011.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Nelson.pdf

 

Khodayari, Arezoo. Experimental and Theoretical Study of Carbon Dioxide Absorption Into Potassium Carbonate Solution Promoted With Enzyme. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2010.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Khodayari.pdf

 

Emamipour, Hamidreza. Experimental and Numerical Evaluation of Electrothermal-Swing Adsorption for Capture and Recovery or Destruction of Organic Vapors. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2009.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Emamipour.pdf

 

Johnsen, David. Bench-Scale Gas Capture and Recovery System using Activated Carbon Fiber Cloth. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2009.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Johnsen.pdf

 

Mallouk, Kaitlin. Capture and Recovery of Isobutane with Activated Carbon Fiber Cloth and Electrothermal Desorption. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2009.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Mallouk.pdf

 

Atkinson, John. Development of Carbon Adsorbents from Organic Salt Precursors and their Environmental Applications. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2009.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Atkinson.pdf

 

Wang, Wei. Aerosol Optical Properties and the Influence of Particulate Organic Matter. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2009.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Wang.pdf

 

Du, Ke. Optical Remote Sensing of Airborne Particulate Matter to Quantify Opacity and Mass Emissions. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2007.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Du.pdf

 

Hashisho, Zaher. Microwave-swing Adsorption for the Capture and Recovery, or Destruction for a More Sustainable Use of Organic Vapors. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2007.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Hashisho.pdf

 

Kaldate, Amit. Decision-based Design of New Products: Electrothermal Swing Adsorption (ESA) System. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2005.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Kaldate.pdf

 

Agnihotri, Sandeep. Adsorption Properties of Single-walled Carbon Nanotubes for Air Quality Engineeriing. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2005.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Agnihotri.pdf

 

Ramirez, David. Capture and Recovery of Organic Vapors with an Electrothermal-Swing Adsorption System. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2005.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Ramirez_dissertation.pdf

 

Vidal, Eduardo. Capture and Recovery of Hazardous Air Pollutants with Bench-Scale and Pilot-Scale Electrothermal-Swing Adsorption Systems. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2003.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Vidal.pdf

 

Sullivan, Patrick. Organic Vapor Recovery Using Activated Carbon Fiber Cloth and Electrothermal Desorption. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2003.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Sullivan.pdf

 

Kus, Pinar. Physical and Chemical Properties of Laboratory and Ambient Aerosols Related to Climate Change. Ph. D. Dissertation, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2003.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Kus.pdf

 

Winter-Burghardt, Karen. Control of Relative Humidity in an Automated Nephelometer System for Ambient Aerosol Measurements. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2002.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Winter-Burchardt.pdf

 

Lo, Suk-yi. Characterization of the Chemical, Physical, Thermal and Electrical Properties of a Series of Activated Carbon Fiber Cloths. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2002.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Lo.pdf

 

Hsi, Hsing-Cheng. Preparation and Evaluation of Sulfur-Containing Adsorbents for Removal of Mercury from Simulated Coal Combustion Flue Gases. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2001.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Hsi.pdf

 

Ramirez, David. Adsorption of Organic Vapors on Tire, Coal and Phenol Derived Activated Carbons. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2000.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Ramirez.pdf

 

Dombrowski, Katherine. Electrothermal Regeneration of Activated Carbon Fiber Cloth with Adsorbed Volatile Organic Compounds. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2000.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Dombrowski.pdf

 

Carrico, Christian. Direct Aerosol Radiative Forcing Based on Optical Measurements at Contrasting, Climatically Important Sites. Ph. D. Dissertation, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2000.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/CCarrico.pdf

 

Sun, Jian. Preparation, Evaluation and Structural Modeling of Carbon-Based Adsorbents Used on Natural Gas Vehicles. Ph. D Dissertation, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1999.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Sun.pdf

 

Lordgooei, Mehrdad. Adsorption Thermodynamics and Mass Transfer of Toxic Volatile Organic Compounds in Activated Carbon Fiber-Cloth for Air Pollution Control. Ph. D. Dissertation, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1999.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Lordgooei.pdf

 

Desai, Shelia. Activated Carbon from Corn-to-Ethanol By-Products for Air Pollution Control Applications. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1999.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Desai.pdf

 

Wieczorek, Michael. A Membrane Diffusion Dryer to Improve Measurement of Ambient Aerosol Optical Properties. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1998.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Wieczorek.pdf

 

Strickler, Brooks. High Temperature Removal of Hydrogen Sulfide from Coal Gasification Streams with Carbon-Based Sorbents. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1998.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Strickler.pdf

 

Sagen, Jeremy. Measurement of Diffusivity of Volatile Organic Compounds Into Activated Carbon Fibers Using Zero Length Column Chromatography. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1998.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Sagen.pdf

 

Reece, Chloe. Activated Carbon Fiber Cloth Adsorber-Cryogenic Condenser System for Capture and Recovery of TCA, MEK and Toluene from Gas Streams. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1998.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Reece.pdf

 

Lehmann, Christopher. Activated Carbon Adsorbents from Waste Tires for Air Quality Applications. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1998.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Lehmann.pdf

 

Cronin, Eileen. Adsorption of Acetone Onto Activated Carbon Cloth at Elevated Temperatures. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1998.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Cronin.pdf

 

Skific, Matthew. Ambient Aerosol Optical and Chemical Properties at an Anthropogenically Perturbed, Mid-Latitude, Continental Site. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1997.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Skific.pdf

 

Shrestha, Rajendra Prasad. Light Scattering by Aerosol Particles at an Anthropogenically Perturbed Mid-Latitude Continental Site and Its Dependence on Particle Mass, Composition and Air Mass Trajectories. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1997.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Shrestha.pdf

 

Li, Zhidong. Influence of Soluble Surface Active Organic Material on Droplet Activation. Ph. D. Dissertation, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1997.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Li.pdf

 

Koloutsou-Vakakis, Sotiria. Aerosol Particle Light Scattering at a Perturbed Mid-Latitude Continental Northern Hemisphere Site and Its Dependence on Relative Humidity, Wavelength of Light, Particle Size and Composition. Ph. D. Dissertation, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1996.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/KoloutsouVakakis.pdf

 

Chang, Keebum. Systems Optimization for Preliminary Design and Operational Parameters of a Fabric Filter as Applied to Coal-fired Utility Boilers. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1996.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Chang_Keebum.pdf

 

Kelly, Terrance W. Determination of Adsorption Capacities Using Packed Bed Breakthrough Tests. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1996.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Kelly.pdf

 

Carmichael, Kelly. Cryogenic Recovery of Volatile Organic Compounds for Re-use. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1996.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Carmichael.pdf

 

Brady, Todd. Adsorbent Carbons from Waste Tires for Natural Gas Storage. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1996.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Brady.pdf

 

Debrarr, Joseph A. The Role of Free Sites in the Removal of SO2 from Simulated Flue Gases by Activated Char. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1995.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Debarr.pdf

 

Nakao, Tsuyoshi. Modeling Hydrogen Chloride and Sulfur Dioxide Removal from Municipal Solid Waste Incinerator via Dry Scrubber and Fabric Filtration. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1995.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Nakao.pdf

 

Hahn, Kristopher Louis. Ambient Aerosol Particle Chemistry at a Mid-Latitude Northern Hemispheric, Continental Site and Its Relation to Global Climate Change. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1995.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Hahn.pdf

 

Carrico, Christian. An Automated, Controlled Relative Humidity Nephelometer System for Laboratory and Ambient Aerosol Measurements. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1995.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Carrico.pdf

 

Cal, Mark. Characterization of Gas Phase Adsorption Capacity of Untreated and Chemically Treated Activated Carbon Cloths. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1995.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Cal.pdf

 

Graf, Oliver W. Analysis of Breakthrough Times of Volatile Organic Compounds and Water Vapor for Activated Carbon Fibers in Packed Beds. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1994.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Graf.pdf

 

Covington, Brett A. Activated Carbon Cloth Regeneration with Electrical Resistance Heating. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1994.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Covington.pdf

 

Occhiogrosso, William. Concentrations and Source Modeling of Selected Crustal Elements at a Rural Site Near Bondville Illinois. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1994.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Occhiogrosso.pdf

 

Cal, Mark. Modeling and Experimental Verification of the Adsorption of Volatile Organic Compounds onto Activated Carbon Fibers. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1993.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Cal0.pdf

 

Rhodes, Mark Frederick. Growth of Inorganic Aerosol Particles Under Controlled Relative Humidity Conditions. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1993.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Rhodes.pdf

 

Wilhelm, Wade. ******. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1993.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Wilhelm.pdf

 

Koloutsou, Sotiria. The (NH4 )2SO4 - NaSO4 - H2O System: Comparison of Deliquescence Humidities Measured in the Field and Estimated from Laboratory Measurements and Thermodynamic Modeling. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1993.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Koloutsou.pdf

 

Foster, Kenneth Lee. The Role of Micropore Size and Chemical Nature of the Pore Surface on the Adsorption Properties of Activated Carbon Fibers. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1993.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Foster.pdf

 

Fuerman, Robert George. Adsorption of Indoor Organic Gases onto Activated Carbon Fibers. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1992.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Fuerman.pdf

 

Chang, Moo Been. Simultaneous Removal of SO2 and NO from Gas Streams via Combined Plasma Photolysis. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1992.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Chang.pdf

 

Contorer, Rachael Elizabeth Hammen. A Sensitivity Study on Spray Dryer Operating Conditions Using a Numerical Model. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1991.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Contorer.pdf

 

Wood, Joseph Patrick. Modeling the Simultaneous Removal of Sulphur Dioxide and Hydrogen Chloride from Municipal Waste Combustion Flue Gas via Spray Dryer Absorber. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1991.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Wood.pdf

 

Simek, Richard Erwin. Modeling the Combustion of Municipal Solid Waste. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1990.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Simek.pdf

 

Yuan, Chung-Shin. Simultaneous Collection of SO2 and NOx Via Spray Drying: Using Sodium Based and Calcium Based Sorbents with Select Additives. Ph. D. Dissertation, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1990.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Yuan.pdf

 

Currie, Robert Mark. A Modeling Study of Absorption of Ammonia and Sulfer Dioxide During Activation of Atmospheric Aerosols. Master's Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1988.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Currie.pdf

 

Rood, Mark John. On the Metastability of Atmospheric Aerosols. Ph. D. Dissertation, University of Washington, Seattle, 1985.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/MRood.pdf

 

Rood, Mark John. Laboratory Studies of Ammonium Sulfate / Sulfuric Acid Aerosols Using Temperature and Humidity Controlled Nephelometry. Master's Thesis, University of Washington, Seattle, 1982.

http://aqes.cee.illinois.edu/Publications/AQES/theses/Rood.pdf

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Environmental Engineering and Science Program Department of Civil and Environmental EngineeringCollege of Engineering University of Illinois