01
A fast and accurate UV-vis method for the quantification of polylactic acid in biodegradable plastics
S.M. Ji, T.G. Lee*
Scientific Reports, (2026), 16, 42821.
PUBLICATIONS
Publications
Recent research outputs and complete publication list of ACTRL.
Total publications: 85
2026
1 papers
2025
2 papers
02
Certifications and testing methods for biodegradable plastics
J. Kim, W. Lee, T.G. Lee*
Reviews in Chemical Engineering, (2025), 41, 125.
03
Controlled biodegradability of polyhydroxybutyrate via surface coating with cellulose triacetate
Y. Chae, T.G. Lee*
Scientific Reports, (2025), 15, 25776.
2024
1 papers
04
Development of biodegradable bag materials as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic bags
W. Lee and T.G. Lee*
Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, (2024), 138, 332.
2022
1 papers
05
Evaluation of meibum lipid composition according to tear interferometric patterns
I. Jun, S. Kim, H. Kim, S.W. Kim, Y.W. Ji, K.P. Kim*, T.G. Lee**, K.Y. Seo***
American Journal of Ophthalmology, (2022), 240, 37.
2021
4 papers
06
A novel method for extraction, quantification, and identification of microplastics in CreamType of cosmetic products
S. Lee, T.G. Lee*
Scientific Reports, (2021), 11, 18074.
07
Chemistry of the unusually high uptake and recovery of gas-phase Hg0 by TiO 2 even under household fluorescent lights
J.H. Lim, T.G. Lee*
Chemical Engineering Journal Advances, (2021), 8, 100157.
08
Evaluation of Optimal Conditions for Anionic Surfactant Removal in Wastewater
B.H. Park, S. Kim, A.Y. Seo, T.G. Lee*
Chemosphere, (2021), 263, 128174.
09
Optimization of phenolics and flavonoids extraction from the fruit of Empetrum nigrum var. japonicum from Jeju Island in South Korea
J.Zhang, T.G. Lee*
Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, (2021), 98, 350-357.
2020
2 papers
10
Functionalized cellulose to remove the surfactants of cosmetics product from wastewater
S. Kim, A.Y. Seo, T.G. Lee*
Carbohydrate Polymers, (2020), 236, 116010-116017.
11
Removal of Hg(II) ions from aqueous solution by poly(allylamine-co-methacrylamide-co-dimethylthiourea)
M.Y. Kim, H. Seo, T.G. Lee*
Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, (2020), 84, 82-86.
2019
2 papers
12
Removal of Cr(VI) from aqueous solution using functionalized poly(GMA-co-EGDMA)-graft-poly(allylamine)
S. Kim, T.G. Lee*
Reactive and Functional Polymers, (2019), 134, 133-140.
13
Removal of Pb(II) ions from aqueous solutions using functionalized cryogels
M.Y. Kim, T.G. Lee*
Chemosphere, (2019), 217, 423-429.
2018
2 papers
14
Stabilization of L-ascorbic acid in cosmetic emulsions
S.H. Kim, T.G. Lee*
Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, (2018), 57, 193-198.
15
Survey of the mercury-containing wastes released from various sources in Korea
S.H. Kim, T.G. Lee*
Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, (2018), 61, 288-294.
2017
3 papers
16
A simultaneous stabilization and solidification of the top five most toxic heavy metals (Hg, Pb, As, Cr, and Cd)
H.T. Kim, T.G. Lee*
Chemosphere, (2017), 178, 479-485.
17
Mercury Recovery from Mercury-containing Wastes using a Vacuum Thermal Desorption System
W.R. Lee, Y. Eom, T.G. Lee*
Waste Management, (2017), 60, 546-551.
18
Removal of Hg ions in a simulated wastewater using functionalized poly(glycidyl methacrylate)
H.H. Kim, T.G. Lee*
Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, (2017), 47, 446-450.
2016
4 papers
19
A simple and time-saving analytical method for the determination of methylmercury in biological samples
J.H. Shin, M.J. Lee, Y. Eom, T.G. Lee*
Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, (2016), 35, 199-204.
20
Application of a sorbent trap system to gas-phase elemental and oxidized mercury analysis
Z. Zhang, Y. Eom, M.J. Lee, T.G. Lee*
Chemosphere, (2016), 154, 293-299.
21
Preparation of Gold- and Chlorine-Impregnated Bead-type Activated Carbon for a Mercury Sorbent Trap
Y.C. Song, T.G. Lee*
Chemosphere, (2016), 165, 470-477.
22
Removal of Hg(II) from aquatic environments using AC impregnated with humic acid
G. Jin, Y. Eom, T.G. Lee*
Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, (2016), 42, 46-52.
2014
3 papers
23
Pilot-test of the calcium sodium phosphate (CNP) process for the stabilization/solidification of various mercury- contaminated wastes
J.H. Cho, Y. Eom, T.G. Lee*
Chemosphere, (2014), 117, 374-381.
24
Preparation of quality control materials for the determination of mercury in rice
Y. Eom, D.-Y. Kim, S.H. Han, T.G. Lee*
Food Chemistry, (2014), 147, 361-366.
25
Stabilization/solidification of mercury-contaminated waste ash using calcium sodium phosphate (CNP) and magnesium potassiumphosphate (MKP) processes
J.H. Cho, Y. Eom, T.G. Lee*
Journal of Hazardous Materials, (2014), 278, 474-482.
2013
4 papers
26
A Pilot-scale TiO 2 Photocatalytic System for Removing Gas-phase Elemental Mercury at Hg-emitting Facilities
J.H. Cho, Y. Eom, S.H. Jeon, T.G. Lee*
Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, (2013), 19, 144-149.
27
Design and production of Hg0 calibrator, Hg 2 + calibrator, and Hg 2 + to Hg0 converter for a continuous Hg emission monitor
J.H. Won, J.-Y. Lee, D. Chung, S.-K. Shin, T.G. Lee*
Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, (2013), 19, 1560-1565.
28
Mercury Leaching Characteristics of Waste Treatment Residues from Various Sources in Korea
J.H. Cho, Y. Eom, J.-M. Park, S.-B. Lee, J.-H. Hong, T.G. Lee*
Waste Management, (2013), 33, 1675-1681.
29
Simple and Accessible Analytical Methods for the Determination of Mercury in Soil and Coal Samples
C.H. Park, Y. Eom, L.J. Lee, T.G. Lee*
Chemosphere, (2013), 93, 9-13.
2012
4 papers
30
A Review of International Trends in Hg Management and Available Options for Permanent or Long-Term Hg Storage
K.J. Lee, T.G. Lee*
Journal of Hazardous Materials, (2012), 241-242, 1-13.
31
Estimation of total annual mercury emissions from cement manufacturing facilities in Korea
J.H. Won, T.G. Lee*
Atmospheric Environment, (2012), 62, 265-271.
32
Gas-phase elemental mercury removal in a simulated combustion flue gas using TiO 2 with fluorescent light
J.H. Cho, T.G. Lee*, Y. Eom
Journal of the Air & Waste Management, (2012), 62, 1208-1213.
33
The phytochelatin transporters AtABCC1 and AtABCC2 mediate tolerance to cadmium and mercury
J. Park, W.Y. Song, D. Ko, Y. Eom, T.H. Hansen, M. Schiller*, T.G. Lee, E. Martinoia, Y. Lee*
Plant Journal, (2012), 69, 278-288.
2011
4 papers
34
Biosorption of mercury(II) ions from aqueous solution by Allium sativum L .
Y. Eom, J.H. Won, J.Y. Ryu, T.G. Lee*
Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, (2011), 28, 1439-1443.
35
pH-Responsive Hydrogel Microparticles as Intelligent Delivery Carriers for alpha-MSH Antagonists
J. Yang, G. Cho, T.G. Lee, B. Kim*
AIChE Journal, (2011), 57, 1919-1925.
36
Removal and recovery of mercury from aqueous solution using magnetic silica nanocomposites
B.Y. Song, Y. Eom, T.G. Lee*
Applied Surface Science, (2011), 10, 4754-4759.
37
Stabilization and solidification of elemental mercury for safe disposal and/or long-term storage
T.G. Lee*, Y. Eom, C.H. Lee, K.S. Song
Journal of the Air & Waste Management, (2011), 61, 1057-1062.
2009
1 papers
38
Investigation of Performance Degradation and Mitigation Strategies in Direct Methanol Fuel Cells
J.-Y. Park, M.A. Scibioh, S.-K. Kim, H.-J. Kim, I.-H. Oh, T.G. Lee, H.Y. Ha*
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, (2009), 34, 2043-2051.
2008
8 papers
39
Effects of surfactant/silica and silica/cerium ratios on the characteristics of mesoporous Ce-MCM-41
S.H. Park, B.Y. Song, T.G. Lee*
Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, (2008), 14, 261-264.
40
Heterogeneous Mercury Reaction on Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Catalyst
Y. Eom, S.H. Jeon, T.A. Ngo, J. Kim, T.G. Lee*
Catalysis Letters, (2008), 121, 219-225.
41
Impact of the Cathode Channel Depth on the Performance of DMFC
S.Y. Hwang, H.-I. Joh, M.A. Scibioh, S.-Y. Lee, S.-K. Kim, T.G. Lee*, H.Y. Ha**
Journal of Power Sources, (2008), 183, 226-231.
42
Photocatalytic Oxidation of Gas-Phase Elemental Mercury by Nanotitanosilicate Fibers
S.H. Jeon, Y. Eom, T.G. Lee*
Chemosphere, (2008), 71, 969-974.
43
Preparation and Photocatalytic Properties of Cr/Ti Hollow Spheres
H.R. Kim, Y. Eom, T.G. Lee*, Y.-G. Shul**
Materials Chemistry and Physics, (2008), 108, 154-459.
44
Surface-modified Mesoporous Silica with Ferrocene Derivatives and its Ultrasound-triggered Functionality
E.J. Kwon, T.G. Lee*
Applied Surface Science, (2008), 254, 4732-4737.
45
Synthesis of Mesoporous TiO 2 /γ-Al 2 O 3 Composite Granules with Different Sol Composition and Calcination Temperature
J. Choi, J. Kim*, K.S. Yoo**, T.G. Lee
Powder Technology, (2008), 15, 458-490.
46
The Effects of Sonification and TiO 2 Deposition on the Micro-characteristics of the Thermally Treated SiO2/TiO2 Spherical Core-shell Particles for Photo-catalysis of Methyl Orange
J.W. Lee, M.R. Othman, Y. Eom, T.G. Lee, W.S. Kim, J. Kim*
Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, (2008), 116, 561-568.
2007
5 papers
47
A Structured Co-B Catalyst for Hydrogen Extraction from NaBH 4 Solution
J. Lee, K.Y. Kong, C.R. Jung, E. Cho, S.P. Yoon, J. Han*, T.G. Lee, S.W. Nam
Catalysis Today, (2007), 120, 305-310.
48
Fuel Crossover in Direct Formic Acid Fuel Cells
K.-J. Jeong, C.M. Miesse, J.-H. Choi, J. Lee, J. Han*, S.P. Yoon, S.W. Nam, T.-H. Lim, T.G. Lee
Journal of Power Sources, (2007), 168, 119-125.
49
Mercury Emissions from Automobiles using Gasoline, Diesel, and LPG
J.H. Won, J.Y. Park, T.G. Lee*
Atmospheric Environment, (2007), 41, 7547-7552.
50
Photoluminescence of La/Ti Mixed Oxides Prepared using Sol-Gel Process and their pCBA Photodecomposition
H.R. Kim, T.G. Lee, Y.-G. Shul*
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology, (2007), 185, 156-160.
51
Synthesis and Characterization of Mesoporous Ce-Mn-MCM-41 Molecular Sieves
S.H. Park, B.H. Kim, M. Selvaraj, T.G. Lee*
Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, (2007), 13, 637-643.
2006
4 papers
52
Direct Synthesis of Well-Ordered and Unusually Reactive MnSBA-15 Mesoporous Molecular Sieves with High Manganese Content
M. Selvaraj*, T.G. Lee
Journal of Physical Chemistry B, (2006), 110, 21793-21802.
53
Mercury Analysis of Various Types of Coal using Acid Extraction and Pyrolysis Methods
J.Y. Park, J.H. Won, T.G. Lee*
Energy & Fuels, (2006), 20, 2413-2416.
54
Room Temperature Synthesis of Dyphenylmethane over Novel Mesoporous Lewis Acid Catalysts
M. Selvaraj, T.G. Lee*
Journal of Molecular Catalysis A, Chemical, (2006), 243, 176-182.
55
Structural Effect of the In Situ Generated Titania on its Ability to Oxidize and Capture the Gas-Phase Elemental Mercury
T.G. Lee*, J.E. Hyun
Chemosphere, (2006), 62, 26-33.
2005
11 papers
56
A Novel Route to Produce 4-t-Butyltoluene by t-Butylation of Toluene with t-Butylalcohol over Mesoporous Al-MCM-41 Molecular Sieves
M. Selvaraj, S.H. Jeon, J. Han, P.K. Sinha, T.G. Lee*
Applied Catalysis A, General, (2005), 286, 44-51.
57
A Novel Route to Produce Phthalic Anhydride by Oxidation of o-Xylene with Molecular Oxygen over Mesoporous V-Mo- MCM-41 Molecular Sieves
M. Selvaraj*, T.G. Lee
Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, (2005), 85, 39-51.
58
Controlled Release of Lidocaine Hydrochloride from the Surfactant-doped Hybrid Xerogels
Z. Wu, H. Joo, T.G. Lee, K. Lee*
Journal of Controlled Release, (2005), 104, 497-505.
59
FTIR Studies on Selected Mesoporous Metallosilicate Molecular Sieves
M. Selvaraj, B.H. Kim, T.G. Lee*
Chemistry Letters, (2005), 34, 1290-1291.
60
Highly Selective Synthesis of 2,6-bis(4-methylphenyl)pyridine over Novel Mesoporous Solid Acid Catalysts
M. Selvaraj, T.G. Lee*
Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, (2005), 85, 52-58.
61
Highly Selective Synthesis of Trans-Stilbene Oxide over Mesoporous Mn-MCM-41 and Zr-Mn-MCM-41 Molecular Sieves
M. Selvaraj, K.S. Seshadri, A. Pandurangan, T.G. Lee*
Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, (2005), 79, 261-268.
62
Nanostructured Titania Membranes with Improved Thermal Stability
J. Kim, J.W. Lee, T.G. Lee, S.W. Nam, J. Han*
Journal of Materials Science, (2005), 40, 1797-1799.
63
Synthesis of 2-Acetyl-6-Methoxynaphthalene using Mesoporous SO 4 2-/Al-MCM-41 Molecular Sieves
M. Selvaraj, K. Lee, K.S. Yoo, T.G. Lee*
Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, (2005), 81, 343-355.
64
Synthesis of Vitamin K3 over Mesoporous Zr-MCM-41 Molecular Sieves
M. Selvaraj, B.H. Kim, J. Kim, T.G. Lee*
Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis, (2005), 156, 867-872.
65
t-Butylation of 1,2-dihydroxybenzene over Mesoporous Solid Acid Catalysts
M. Selvaraj, B.H. Kim, J. Han, T.G. Lee*
Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis, (2005), 156, 803-808.
66
t-Butylation of Toluene with t-Butyl Alcohol over Mesoporous Zn-Al-MCM-41 Molecular Sieves
M. Selvaraj, T.G. Lee*
Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, (2005), 85, 59-74.
2004
11 papers
67
A Mechanistic Model for Mercury Capture with In-Situ Generated Titania Particles: Role of Water Vapor
S. Rodriguez, C. Almquist, T.G. Lee, M. Furuuchi, E. Hedrick, P. Biswas*
Journal of Air & Waste Management Association, (2004), 54, 149-156.
68
Biocatalytic Esterification of β -methylglucoside for Synthesis of Biocompatible Sugar-containing Vinyl Esters
J. Kim, S. Haam*, D.W. Park, I.S. Ahn, T.G. Lee, H.S. Kim, W.S. Kim
Chemical Engineering Journal, (2004), 99, 15-22.
69
Chemoenzymatic synthesis of sugar-containing biocompatible hydrogels: Crosslinked poly(β-methylglucoside acrylate) and poly(β-methylglucoside methacrylate)
D.W. Park, S. Haam*, T.G. Lee, H.S. Kim, W.S. Kim
Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, (2004), 30178.
70
Comparison of Mercury Removal Efficiency from a Simulated Exhaust Gas by Several Types of TiO 2 under Various Light Sources
Y.G. Lee, J.W. Park, J.H. Kim, B.R. Min, J. Jurng, J. Kim, T.G. Lee*
Chemistry Letters, (2004), 33, 36-37.
71
Comparison of Mesoporous Solid acid Catalysts in the production of DABCO by Cyclization of Ethanolamine I. Synthesis and characterization of mesoporous solid acid catalysts"
M. Selvaraj, Y.G. Shul, B.R. Min, T.G. Lee*
Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, (2004), 74, 143-155.
72
Comparison of Mesoporous Solid acid Catalysts in the production of DABCO by Cyclization of Ethanolamine II. Synthesis of DABCO over mesoporous solid acid catalysts
M. Selvaraj, Y.G. Shul, B.R. Min, T.G. Lee*
Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, (2004), 74, 157-162.
73
Enzymatic Esterification of β -methylglucoside with Acrylic/Methacrylic Acid in Organic Solvents
D.W. Park, S. Haam*, I.S. Ahn, T.G. Lee, H.S. Kim, W.S. Kim
Journal of Biotechnology, (2004), 107, 151-160.
74
Evaluation of Cellulose-Binding Domain Fused to a Lipase for the Lipase Immobilization
S. Hwang, J. Ahn, S. Lee, T.G. Lee, S. Haam, K. Lee, I.S. Ahn*, J.K. Jung
Biotechnology Letters, (2004), 26, 603-605.
75
Mercury Emissions from Selected Stationary Combustion Sources in Korea
S.J. Lee, Y.-C. Seo, J. Jurng, J.-H. Hong, J.E. Hyun, J.-W. Park, T.G. Lee*
Science of the Total Environment, (2004), 325, 155-161.
76
Overall Kinetics of Heterogeneous Elemental Mercury Reactions on TiO 2 Sorbent Particles with UV Irradiation
T.G. Lee, E. Hedrick, P. Biswas*
Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, (2004), 43, 1411-1417.
77
Removal of Gas-Phase Hg(0) by Iodine and Chlorine Impregnated Activated Carbons
S.J. Lee, Y.-C. Seo*, J. Jurng, T.G. Lee
Atmospheric Environment, (2004), 38, 4887-4893.
2002
2 papers
78
Hg Reactions in the Presence of Chlorine Species: Homogeneous Gas Phase and Heterogeneous Gas-Solid Phase
T.G. Lee, E. Hedrick, P. Biswas*
Journal of Air & Waste Management Association, (2002), 52, 1316-1323.
79
Mercury Removal from Incineration Flue Gas by Organic and Inorganic Adsorbents
J. Jurng, T.G. Lee*, G.W. Lee, S.J. Lee, B.H. Kim, J. Seier
Chemosphere, (2002), 49, 907-913.
2001
2 papers
80
Comparison of Elemental Hg Capture Efficiencies of Three Different In Situ Generated Sorbents
T.G. Lee, E. Hedrick, P. Biswas*
AIChE Journal, (2001), 47, 954-961.
81
The Development of Iodine Based Impinger Solutions for the Efficient Capture of Elemental Hg using Direct Injection Nebulization-ICPMS Analysis
E. Hedrick*, T.G. Lee, P. Biswas, Y. Zhuang
Environmental Science & Technology, (2001), 35, 3764-3773.
2000
2 papers
82
Characterization of AC Fiber Filters for Pressure Drop, Submicrometer Particulate Collection and Hg Capture
T. Hayashi, T.G. Lee, M. Hazelwood, P. Biswas*
Journal of Air & Waste Management Association, (2000), 50, 922-929.
83
Experimental and Theoretical Studies of Ultra-Fine Particles in Electrostatic Precipitator
Y. Zhuang, Y.J. Kim, T.G. Lee, P. Biswas*
Journal of Electrostatics, (2000), 48, 245-260.
1998
2 papers
84
Capture of Mercury in Combustion Systems by In Situ Generated Titania Particles with UV Irradiation
C.Y. Wu, T.G. Lee, G. Tyree, E. Arar, P. Biswas*
Environmental Engineering Science, (1998), 15, 137-138.
85
Kinetics of Mercury Capture Using Titania Sorbents
T.G. Lee, P. Biswas*
Journal of Aerosol Science, (1998), 29, s577-s578.