A.
Journal Articles
1. Bendick, J.A., Modise, C.M., Miller,
C.J., Neufeld, R.N. and Vidic, R.D. “Application of Cross-Flow Microfiltration for the Treatment of Combined Sewer
Overflow Wastewater” J. Environmental
Engineering, ASCE, 130:12, 1442-1449, 2004
2. Kwon, S.J., Vidic, R.D., and Borguet, E.U. “The
Effect of Surface Chemical Functional Groups on the Adsorption/Desorption of a Polar Molecule, Acetone, from a Model
Carbonaceous Surface, Graphite” Surface Science, 522, 17-26, 2003.
3.
Flora, J.R.V., Hargis, R.A., O’Dowd, W.J., Pennline, H.W. and Vidic, R.D. “Modeling Sorbent Injection
for Mercury Control in Baghouse Filters: I-Model
Development and Sensitivity Analysis” J. Air and Waste Management
Association, 53:4, 2003.
4. Flora, J.R.V., Hargis, R.A., O’Dowd, W.J., Pennline, H.W. and Vidic, R.D. “Modeling Sorbent Injection
for Mercury Control in Baghouse Filters: II-Pilot
Scale Studies and Model Evaluation” J. Air and Waste Management Association,
53:4, 2003.
5. Bendick, J.A., Miller, C.J., Vidic, R.D., Neufeld, R.D.
"Membrane Technology: An Alternative Wet Weather Solution", PWEA Keystone Water Quality Manager, July,
2003.
6. Kwon, S.J., Russell, J., Zhao, X., Vidic,
R.D., Johnson, J.K., and Borguet, E. "Combined Experimental and
Theoretical Investigation of Polar Organic Adsorption/Desorption
from Model Carbonaceous Surfaces: Acetone on Graphite" Langmuir, 18, 2595-2600, 2002.
7. Lin, Y.E., Vidic, R.D., Stout, J.E., and Yu,
V.L. “Negative Effect of High pH on Biocidal Efficacy
of Copper and Silver Ions in Eradicating Legionella pneumophila.”
Applied and Environmental Microbiology,
68:6, 2711-2715, 2002.
8. Xiongce, Z., Kwon, S.J., Vidic, R.D., Borguet, E.,
and Johnson, J.K., "Layering and Orientation Ordering of Propane on
Graphite: An Experimental and Simulation Study" J. Chemical Physics,
117:16, 7719-7731, 2002.
9. Kwon, S.J., Vidic, R.D., and Borguet, E.U.
“Enhancement of Adsorption on Graphite (HOPG) by Modification of Surface
Chemical Functionality and Morphology” Carbon, 40, 2351-2358, 2002.
10. Kwon, S.J., Borguet, E. and Vidic, R.D.
“Impact of Surface Heterogeneity on Mercury Uptake by Carbonaceous Sorbents
under UHV and Atmospheric Pressure” Environmental Science & Technology,
36, 4162-4169, 2002.
11. Gao, Y., Zhou, P., Lin, Y.E.,
Vidic, R.D., and Stout, J.E. “Efficacy of DBNPA Against Legionella pneumophila: Experimental Results in a Model Water System.”
ASHRAE Transactions, 107:1, 184-190, 2001.
12. Liu, W., Vidic, R.D., and Brown, T.D. “Impact
of Flue Gas Conditions on Mercury Uptake by Sulfur-Impregnated Activated
Carbons.” Environmental Science &
Technology, 34:1, 154-159, 2000.
13. Liu, W., Vidic, R.D., and Brown, T.D.
“Optimization of High Temperature Sulfur Impregnation on Activated Carbon for
Permanent Sequestration of Elemental Mercury Vapors.” Environmental Science & Technology, 34:3, 483-488, 2000.
14. Lin, Y.E., Yu, V.L, Vidic, R.D., and States,
S.J. “Discussion of Monochloramine and Legionnaires
Disease” J. American Water Works
Association, 92:10, 88-90, 2000.
15. Vidic, R.D. and Siler, D.P. “Vapor-phase
Elemental Mercury Adsorption by Activated Carbon Impregnated with Chloride and
Chelating Agents” Carbon, 39:1, 3-14,
2000.
16. Kwon, S.J. and Vidic, R.D. “Evaluation of Two
Sulfur Impregnation Methods on Activated Carbon and Bentonite
for the Production of Elemental Mercury Sorbents.” Environmental Engineering Science, 17:6, 303-313, 2000.
17. Vidic, R.D., Chang, M.T. and Thurnau, R.C. “Kinetics of Vapor-Phase Mercury Uptake by
Virgin and Sulfur Impregnated Activated Carbons.” J. Air and Waste Management Association, 48, 247-255, 1998.
18. Liu, W., Vidic, R.D., and Brown, T.D.
“Optimization of Sulfur Impregnation Protocol for Fixed-Bed Application of
Activated Carbon-Based Sorbents for Gas-Phase Mercury Removal.” Environmental Science & Technology,
32:4, 531-538, 1998.
19. Lin, Y.E., Stout, J.E., Yu, V.L., and Vidic,
R.D. “Disinfection of Water Distribution Systems for Legionella.” Seminars in Respiratory Infections,
13:2, 147-159, 1998.
20. Uranowski, L.J., Tessmer,
C.H. and Vidic, R.D. “The Effect of Surface Metal Oxides on Activated Carbon
Adsorption of Phenolics.” Water Research, 32:6, 1841-1851, 1998.
21. Lin, Y.E., Vidic, R.D., Stout, J.E.,
22. Lin, Y.E., Vidic, R.D., Stout, J.E. and Yu,
V.L. “Legionella in Water Distribution Systems: Approaches to Disinfection.” J. American Water Works Association,
90:9, 112-121, 1998.
23. Flora, J.R.V., Vidic, R.D., Liu W., Thurnau, R.C. “Modeling Powdered Activated Carbon Injection
for the Uptake of Elemental Mercury Vapors.” J. Air and Waste Management Association, 48, 1051-1059, 1998.
24. Tessmer, C.H., Vidic, R.D. and Uranowski,
L.J. “Impact of Oxygen-Containing Surface Functional Groups on Activated Carbon
Adsorption of Phenols.” Environmental
Science & Technology, 31:7, 1872-1879, 1997.
25. Stout, J.E., Lin, Y.S., and Vidic, R.D. “Waterborne
Diseases: New and Emerging Pathogens.” Water
Conditioning & Purification, 74-76, July, 1997.
26. Korpiel, J.A. and Vidic, R.D. “Effect of Sulfur
Impregnation Method on Activated Carbon Uptake of Gas-Phase Mercury.” Environmental Science & Technology,
31:8, 2319-2326, 1997.
27. Vidic, R.D., Tessmer,
C.H., and Uranowski, L.J. “Impact of Surface
Properties of Activated Carbons on Oxidative Coupling of Phenolic
Compounds.” Carbon, 35:9, 1349-1359,
1997.
28. Bausmith, D., Campbel, D.
and Vidic, R.D. “In Situ Air Stripping”
Water Environment Technology, 8:2, 45-51, 1996.
29. Vidic, R.D. and McLaughlin, J.B. “Uptake of
Elemental Mercury Vapors by Activated Carbons.” J. Air & Waste Management Association, 46, 241-250, 1996.
30. Lin, Y.E., Vidic, R.D., Stout, J.E., and Yu,
V.L. “Individual and Combined Effects of Copper and Silver Ions on Inactivation
of Legionella pneumophila.”
Water Research, 30:8, 1905-1913,
1996.
31. Petrosky, C.J. and Vidic, R.D. “Use of Centrifuge for
Pretreatment of Combined Wastewaters from Plasticizer Manufacturing Facility.” Water Environment Research, 68:5,
893-899, 1996.
32. Petrosky, C.J. and Vidic, R.D. “Pretreatment of
Industrial Wastewater Containing Phthalate Esters by Centrifugation.” Keystone Water Quality Manager, 28:6,
43-47, 1995.
33. Vidic, R.D., Suidan,
M.T., and Brenner, R.C. "Impact of Oxygen Mediated Oxidative Coupling of
Phenols on Adsorption Kinetics." Water
Research, 28:2, 263-268, 1994.
34. Vidic, R.D., Suidan,
M.T., Sorial, G.A., and Brenner, R.C. "Effect of
Molecular Oxygen on Adsorptive Capacity and Extraction Efficiency of Granular
Activated Carbon for Three Ortho-Substituted Phenols." J. Hazardous Materials, 38, 373-388,
1994.
35. Sorial, G.A., Suidan,
M.T., Vidic, R.D., Brenner, R.C. "Effect of GAC Characteristics on
Adsorption of Organic Pollutants." Water
Environment Research, 65:1, 53-75, 1993.
36. Sorial G.A., Suidan,
M.T., Vidic, R.D., and Maloney, S.W. "Competitive Adsorption of Phenols on
GAC -
37. Vidic, R.D., Suidan,
M.T., Sorial, G.A., and Brenner, R.C. "Molecular
Oxygen and the Adsorption of Phenols - Effect of Functional Groups." Water Environment Research, 65:2,
156-161, 1993.
38. Vidic, R.D., Suidan,
M.T., and Brenner, R.C. "Oxidative Coupling of Phenols on Activated Carbon
- Impact on Adsorption Equilibrium." Environmental
Science & Technology, 27:10, 2079-2085, 1993.
39. Sorial G.A., Suidan,
M.T., Vidic, R.D., and Maloney, S.W. "Competitive Adsorption of Phenols on
GAC - II. Adsorption Dynamics under Anoxic Conditions." Journal of Environmental Engineering, ASCE,
119:6, 1044-1058, 1993.
40. Vidic, R.D. and Suidan,
M.T. "Operating Capacity of GAC Adsorbers -
Dissolved Oxygen and Extended Service Life." Water Environment Research, 64:6, 798-804, 1992.
41. Vidic, R.D., Sorial,
G.A., Papadimas, S.P., Suidan,
M.T., and Speth, T.F. "Molecular Oxygen Effect
on the Scale-Up of GAC Adsorbers." J. American Water Works Association,
84:8, 98-105, 1992.
42. Vidic, R.D. and Suidan,
M.T. "Effect of Dissolved Oxygen on Phenols Breakthrough from GAC Adsorbers." Water
Science and Technology, 26:5-6, 1185-1193, 1992.
43. Vidic, R.D. and Suidan,
M.T. "Selecting Batch Studies for Adsorber
Design: Molecular Oxygen's Role." J.
American Water Works Association, 84:3, 101-109, 1992.
44. Vidic, R.D. and Suidan,
M.T. "Role of Dissolved Oxygen on the Adsorptive Capacity of Activated
Carbon for Synthetic and Natural Organic Matter." Environmental Science & Technology, 25:9, 1612-1618, 1991.
45. Vidic, R.D., Suidan,
M.T.,
B. Books and Book Chapters
1.
Vidic, R.D. “Water Chemistry”, University of
2.
Vidic, R.D.
“Adsorption of Elemental Mercury by Virgin and Impregnated Activated
Carbon” in Environmental Separation of Heavy Metals, A.K. SenGupta, ed., Technomic
Publishing, PA, 2001.
3.
Vidic,
R.D. and Pohland, F.G. “In Situ Groundwater Remediation Using Treatment Walls” in Emerging
Technologies in Hazardous Waste Management 8, D.W. Tedder
and F.G. Pohland, Eds., Kluwer
Academic/Plenum Publishers, New York, NY, pp. 119-139, 2000.
4.
Vidic,
R.D. "Control of Disinfection By-Products in Drinking Water: Case Studies
of Alternative Disinfection Technologies." in WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS -
New Technologies, NATO ASI Series, Partnership Sub-Series 2. Environment,
Vol. 15, C. Maksimovic, F. Calomino,
and J. Snoxell, Eds., Springer-Verlag,
Heidelberg, Germany, pp. 275-292, 1996.
5.
Vidic,
R.D. "Control of Disinfection By-Products in Drinking Water: Regulations
and Costs." in WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS - New Technologies, NATO ASI
Series, Partnership Sub-Series 2. Environment, Vol. 15, C. Maksimovic,
F. Calomino, and J. Snoxell,
Eds., Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg, Germany, pp.
259-273, 1996.
6.
Innovative
Technologies for Site Remediation and Hazardous Waste Management, R.D. Vidic and F.G. Pohland,
Eds., Proceedings of the 1995 ASCE-CSCE Environmental Engineering Conference,
American Society of Civil Engineers, New York, NY, 1995.
C.
Refereed Conference Proceedings
1.
Zhe,
Z., Vidic, R.D., Bisson, R., McElroy, J., Piescznski, S., Hawks, R., McCann, C. and Stout, J.E.
“Chlorine Dioxide for Legionella Control in a Hosptal
Water System: Monitoring for Disinfection By-products” 65th
International Water Conference,
2.
Feng,
X., Feng, W., Vidic, R.D. and Borguet. E. “Influence
of Surface Functional Groups On Molecular Adsorption by Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes
3. Feng, X., Feng, W., Vidic, R.D.
and Broguet, E. “Fluorescence Labeling of Surface
Functionalities on Carbon Materials: Activated Carbon Fiber and Single Walled
Carbon Nanotubes” Carbon
2004,
4. Vidic, R.D., Bendick, J., Neufeld, R.N. “Membrane Microfiltration of Municipal Wastewater” Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Conference of Yugoslav Water Pollution Control Society, “Water 2004”, Borsko Jezero, June 8-11, 485-490, 2004.
5. Vidic, R.D., Lauzon, C., Fontan, J-C, Tosovic, S., Adjanski-Spasic, Lj., Pantelic, Z. “Management options for hazardous and medical waste in Serbia” Proceedings of the Conference on The Systems for Management of Environmental Protection organized by Zora–XXI, Novi Sad, May 20-22, on CD-ROM, 2004.
6. Vidic, R.D., Lauzon, C., Fontan, J-C, Tosovic, S., Adjanski-Spasic, Lj., Pantelic, Z. “Feasibility study for hazardous and medical waste management in Serbia” Proceedings of the 2004 International Conference of the Serbian Association for Water Technology and Sanitary Engineering, Zlatibor, April 20-23, pp. 241-247, 2004.
7. Stevanovic-Carapina, H., Vidic, R.D. “Physical-Chemical Treatment of Hazardous Waste” Proceedings of the 2004 International Conference of the Serbian Association for Water Technology and Sanitary Engineering, Zlatibor, April 20-23, pp. 255-258, 2004.
8.
Bendick, J.A., Neufeld, R.D.,
Vidic, R.D. "Ceramic Membrane Technology: An Alternative Wet Weather
Solution" PennTec 2003,
9.
Vidic, R.D., Kwon, S., and Borguet, E. “Impact of
Surface Heterogeneity on Mercury Uptake by Carbonaceous Sorbents: Bridging the
Pressure Gap from UHV to Atmospheric Conditions” Proceedings of the 19th
Annual
10. Flora, J.R.V., Hargis, R.A., O’Dowd, W.J., Pennline, H.W. and Vidic, R.D. “Modeling Sorbent Injection for Mercury Control in Baghouse Systems” Proceedings of the 19th Annual Pittsburgh Coal Conference (on CD-ROM), Pittsburgh, PA, September 23-27, 2002.
11. Flora, J.R.V., Hargis, R.A., O’Dowd, W.J., Pennline, H.W., and Vidic, R.D. “Modeling Sorbent Injection
for Mercury Control in Baghouse Systems” Proceedings
of the Air Quality III Conference, Arlington, VA, September 9-12, 2002.
12. Vidic,
R.D. “Permeable Reactive Barriers – Innovative Technology for Groundwater
Remediation”, Proceedings of the First
International Conference on Environmental Recovery of Yugoslavia 2001 (on
CD-ROM),
13. Gao, Y., Zhou, P., Lin, Y.E., Vidic, R.D., and Stout, J.E.
“Efficacy of DBNPA Against Legionella pneumophila:
Experimental Results in a Model Water System.” Proceedings of the Annual
Meeting of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning
Engineering (ASHRAE),
14. Gao, Y., Vidic, R.D., McCall, E.C., Stout, J.E., and Yu,
V.L. “Monochloramine and Chlorine Dioxide as
Alternative Disinfection Methods for Legionella Control: Results of Pilot Studies
in a Model Plumbing System” Proceedings of the American Water Works Association
2000 Annual Conference, June 11-15,
15. McCall,
E.C., Stout, J.E., Yu, V.L. and Vidic, R.D. “Efficacy of Biocides Against Biofilm-Associated Legionella in a Model System”
Proceedings of the 60th Annual Meeting of the International Water
Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, October 18, 141-147, 1999.
16. Lin,
Y.E., Vidic, R.D., Stout, J.E., and Yu, V.L. “Influence of pH, Alkalinity,
Hardness, and Dissolved Organic Carbon on Copper and Silver Ions in Eradicating
Legionella.” Proceedings of the AWWA International Symposium on Waterborne
Pathogens,
17. Vidic,
R.D., Liu, W., Kummel, R., and Fahlenkamp, H.
“Activated Carbon-Based Technology for the Control of Mercury Emissions from
Coal-Fired Power Plants.” Proceedings of the International Joint Power
Generation Conference and Exposition,
18. Vidic,
R.D. and Liu, W. “Application of Sulfur-Impregnated Activated Carbons for the
Control of Mercury Emissions from Coal-Fired Power Plants.” Proceedings of the
Twenty-Fourth Biennial Conference on Carbon,
19. Vidic,
R.D., Kwon, S.J., and Siler, D.P. “Development of Impregnated Sorbents for the
Control of Vapor-Phase Elemental Mercury Emissions.” Proceedings of the
Twenty-Fourth Biennial Conference on Carbon,
20. Vidic, R.D., Kwon, S.J., and Siler, D.P. “Development of Impregnated Sorbents for the Control of Elemental Mercury Emissions from Coal-Fired Power Plants.” Proceedings of the 92nd Annual Meeting & Exhibition of the Air & Waste Management Association, St. Louis, MO, June 21-23, Paper No. 99-789 (CD-ROM), 1999.
21. Vidic,
R.D., Liu, W., and Brown, T.D. “Application of Sulfur Impregnated Activated
Carbons for the Control of Mercury Emissions.” Proceedings of the 15th
Annual
22. Lin,
Y.E., Vidic, R.D., Stout, J.E., and Yu, V.L. “Effect of Elevated pH on Copper
and Silver Ionization for Legionella Eradication.” Proceedings of the 1998 AWWA
Annual Conference,
23. Liu,
W., Vidic, R.D., and Brown, T.D. “Evaluation of Carbon-Based Substrates for the
Production of Economical Mercury Sorbents.” Proceedings of the 91st
Annual Meeting & Exhibition of the Air & Waste Management Association,
San Diego, CA, June 14-18, Paper No. 98-RA79B.05 (CD-ROM), 1998.
24. Vidic,
R.D., Liu, W., and Brown, T.D. “Development of Novel Activated Carbon Based
Adsorbents for the Control of Mercury Emissions from Coal-Fired Power Plants.”
University Coal Research Contractors Review Conference,
25. Vidic,
R.D., Liu, W., and Korpiel, J.A. “Dynamics of
Fixed-Bed Carbon Adsorbers for Vapor-Phase Mercury
Uptake.” Proceedings of the Twenty-Third Biennial Conference on Carbon, The
26. Vidic,
R.D., Flora, J.R.V., and Chang, M.T. “Rate Studies on Vapor Phase Mercury
Uptake by Various Activated Carbons” Proceedings of the Twenty-Third Biennial
Conference on Carbon, The
27. Liu,
W., Korpiel, J.A. and Vidic, R.D. “Effect of
Impregnation Temperature on Physical Characteristics and Adsorption Properties
of Sulfur Impregnated Carbons for Vapor-Phase Mercury” Proceedings of the 90th
Annual Meeting & Exhibition of the Air & Waste Management Association,
Toronto, Canada, June 8-13, on CD-ROM, 1997.
28. Lin,
Y.S., Stout, J.E., Vidic, R.D., and Yu, V.L. “Disinfection of Mycobacterium by
Copper/Silver Ionization” Proceedings of the 1997 AWWA Annual Conference,
29. Vidic,
R.D., Tessmer, C.H., and Uranowski,
L.J. “Surface Properties of Activated Carbon Responsible for Catalyzing
Oxidative Coupling of Phenolics” Proceedings of the
1997 AWWA Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, June 15-19, Research Symposium, 1997.
30. Sarapa, G.S., Vojta, S.M., and
Vidic, R.D. “Using a PC-Based GIS as a Regulatory Compliance Tool for Municipal
Landfill Groundwater Monitoring.” Proceedings of Building the Community Through
GIS Meeting, The
31. Vidic,
R.D. “Control of Mercury Emissions in Flue Gases by Activated Carbon
Adsorption.” Proceedings of the 211th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA,
March 24-28, Vol. 41, No. 1, p.427-441, 1996.
32. Lin,
Y.E., Vidic, R.D., Stout, J.E., and Yu, V.L. “Effect of Copper and Silver
Ionization in Legionella pneumophila Eradication.” Proceedings of the 1995 AWWA
Annual Conference,
33. Petrosky, C.J. and Vidic, R.D. “Pretreatment of Industrial
Wastewater Containing Phthalate Esters by Centrifugation.” Proceedings of the
50th Purdue Industrial Waste Conference, Ann Arbor Press, Inc.,
34. Tessmer, C.H, Uranowski, L.J.,
and Vidic, R.D. “Influence of Acidic Surface Functional Groups on Catalytic
Behavior of Activated Carbon.” Proceedings of the 68th WEF Annual Meeting,
Miami Beach, FL, October 21-25, Vol. 2, Part II, p.671-681, 1995.
35. Lin,
Y.S., Vidic, R.D., Stout, J.E., and Yu, V.L. “Effect of Copper and Silver
Ionization in Legionella pneumophila Eradication.” in Innovative Technologies
for Site Remediation and Hazardous Waste Management, 1995 ASCE National
Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, July 23-26, 1995, p.38-47.
36. McLaughlin,
J.B. and Vidic, R.D. “Adsorption Technology for Mercury Control in Flue Gases”
in Innovative Technologies for Site Remediation and Hazardous Waste Management,
1995 ASCE National Conference,
37. Uranowski, L.J., Tessmer, C.H.,
and Vidic, R.D. “Effects of Metals and Surface Functional Groups on Adsorptive
Properties of GAC” in Innovative Technologies for Site Remediation and
Hazardous Waste Management, 1995 ASCE National Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, July
23-26, p.434-441, 1995.
38. Vidic,
R.D. “Removal of Mercury from Stack Gases by Activated Carbon.” Proceedings of
the 21st Annual RREL Research Symposium, EPA/600/R-95/012,
39. Bourdeau, J.A. and Vidic, R.D. "Activated Carbon as a
Catalyst for Polymerization of Phenolic
Compounds." Critical Issues in Water and Wastewater Treatment, 1994 ASCE
National Conference on Environmental Engineering, Boulder, CO, July 11-13,
p.756-763, 1994.
40.
41. Vidic,
R.D. and Suidan, M.T. "Polymerization of Organic
Compounds Catalyzed by Activated Carbon." Proceedings of the 25th
Mid-Atlantic Industrial Waste Conference,
42. Sorial, G.A., Suidan, M.T.,
Vidic, R.D., and Maloney, S.W. "Multicomponent
Adsorption on GAC - Oxygen Mediated Reversal of Breakthrough Patterns."
Proceedings of the 65th WEF Annual Meeting,
43. Vidic,
R.D., Suidan, M.T., and Brenner, R.C. "Oxidative
Coupling of Phenolics on GAC Surface."
Proceedings of the 65th WEF Annual Meeting,
44. Sorial, G.A., Suidan M.T., and
Vidic, R.D. "Role of Oxygen in Multicomponent
Adsorption." Proceedings of 1991 AWWA Annual Conference,
45. Vidic,
R.D., Sorial, G.A., Papadimas,
S.P., Suidan, M.T., and Speth,
T.F. "GAC Adsorption of a Mixture of Natural Organic Matter and VOC's in the presence and Absence of Molecular
Oxygen." Proceedings of 1991 AWWA Annual Conference,
46. Vidic,
R.D. and Suidan, M.T. "Adsorption of Phenolic Compounds by GAC." Proceedings of the 23rd
Mid-Atlantic Industrial Waste Conference,
47. Vidic,
R.D. and Suidan, M.T. "Ultimate and Working
Capacities of GAC Adsorbers." Proceedings of
1990 AWWA Annual Conference, June 17-21,
D.
Reports
1. Lauzon, C., Fontan, J-C, Vidic, R.D., Tosovic, S., Adjanski-Spasic, Lj., Pantelic, Z. “Feasibility Study for Hazardous and Medical Waste Management” Final Report for the Serbian Ministry of Science and Environmental Protection, under EU contract EuropeAid/114755/D/SV/ YU managed by the European Agency for Reconstruction, July, 2004.
2. Lauzon, C., Fontan, J-C, Vidic, R.D., Tosovic, S., Adjanski-Spasic, Lj., Pantelic, Z. “Master Plan for Hazardous and Medical Waste Management” Final Report for the Serbian Ministry of Science and Environmental Protection, under EU contract EuropeAid/114755/D/SV/ YU managed by the European Agency for Reconstruction, July, 2004.
3. Vidic,
R.D., Flora, J.R.V. “Modeling of Sorbent Injection for Mercury Control” Final
Report for the
4.
Vidic, R.D. “Permeable Reactive Barriers – Case Study
Review” Technology Evaluation Report No. TE-01-01,
5.
Vidic, R. D., Liu, W. “Development of Novel Activated
Carbon-Based Adsorbents for the Control of Mercury Emissions from Coal-Fired
Power Plants” Final Report for the US Department of Energy, Project Number
DE-FG2-96PC96212, March, 1999.
6.
Vidic, R.D., Chang, M.T. “Kinetics of Vapor-Phase
Mercury Uptake by Virgin and Sulfur Impregnated Activated Carbons.” Final
Report for the
7.
Vidic, R.D., Pohland, F.G.
“Treatment Walls” Technology Evaluation Report, TE-96-01, Prepared for the
8.
Vidic, R.D. “Activated Carbon Adsorption for the
Removal of Mercury from Flue Gas Emissions.” Final Report for the
9.
Vidic, R.D. and Bourdeau,
J.A. “Effect of Surface Metals on the Catalytic Properties of Activated Carbon
for Oxidative Coupling of Phenolic Compounds.” Final
Report for the University of
10. Suidan, M.T., Pfeffer, J.T., Nakhla, G.F.,
E. Conference Presentations
1. Feng, X., Vidic, R.D, Borguet, E. "Study of Ammonia Adsorption on Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes (SWNTs) by Infrared Spectroscopy” 2004 Annual AIChE Meeting, San Antonio, TX, November 7-12, 2004.
2.
Feng,
X., Matranga, C., Vidic, R.D, Borguet, E. "Infrared Spectroscopy Study of Functionalities on Single Walled
Carbon Nanotubes
3.
Vidic, R.D., Feng, W.,
Borguet, E. “Adsorption of hydrogen sulfide on activated carbon fibers”
International Activated Carbon Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, October 7-8, 2004.
4. Neufeld, R.D., Vidic, R.D, Kindle, B., Bendick, J., Modise, C., “Ceramic Membrane Filtration of Combined Sewer Overflow” presented at the Sixth Annual 3 Rivers Wet Weather Sewer Rehabilitation Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, September 29-30, 2004.
5.
Feng, X., Matranga,
C., Vidic, R.D. and Borguet, E. “Vibrational
Spectroscopy of Oxygen Containing Functional Groups and Their Influence on the
Adsorption of Small Molecules on Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes”
228th ACS National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, August 22-26, 2004.
6. Feng, W., Kwon, S., Feng, X.,
Borguet, E., Vidic, R.D. “Sulfur impregnation on activated carbon fibers
through H2S oxidation for vapor phase mercury removal” 228th ACS National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA,
August 22-26, 2004.
7. Feng, X., Vidic, R.D. and Borguet, E. “A Vibrational Spectroscopy Study of the Fate of Oxygen
Containing Functional Groups on Carbon Single Walled Nanotube
Surfaces during Thermal Treatment” Vibrations at Surfaces 11, Bangor,Maine, June, 2004.
8.
Vidic, R.D., Lauzon, C., Fontan, J-C, Tosovic, S., Adjanski-Spasic, Lj., Pantelic, Z. “Management options for hazardous and medical
waste in Serbia” Keynote presentation at the Second International Conference on
Rural Health and First International Conference on Occupational and
Environmental Health in Mediterranean, South East and Central European
Countries, Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro,
May 26-29, 2004.
9.
Feng, W., Vidic, R.D., Feng, X. and Borguet, E. “Adsorption of Hydrogen Sulfide on
Activated Carbon Fibers: Effect of Pore Structure and Surface Treatment” 35th Central Regional
Meeting of the American Chemical Society,
10. Feng,
X., Vidic. R.D. and Borguet, E. “How Do Surface Functional Groups On Single
Walled Carbon Nanotubes
11. Neufeld,
R. D., Vidic, R. D., Bendick, J., Miller, C. J.
“Water Conservation using Ceramic Membrane Filtration: An Innovative Technology
for the Combined Sewer Overflow Problem” Poster Presentation, Science 2003
Symposium,
12.
Bendick, J.,
Neufeld, R. D., Vidic, R. D., “Membrane Ultra Filtration of Primary Sewage
Effluents”, invited presentation Allegheny County Sanitary Authority,
13.
Kwon, S., Borguet, E. and Vidic, R.D. “Role
of surface chemical and topological heterogeneity on adsorption on carbonaceous
surfaces” The 225th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 23-27, 2003.
14. Vidic, R.D., Kwon, S., Xue, F., Newsome, T., and Borguet, E. “Effects of surface-chemical heterogeneity on molecular adsorption in and on single-walled carbon nanotubes” The 225th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 23-27, 2003.
15. Kwon, S., Vidic, R.D., and Borguet, E. "Impact of Chemical and Topological Heterogeneity of Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes (SWNT) on Uptake and Binding of Simple Molecules” Annual Meeting for the University/NETL Student Partnership Program, Pittsbugh, PA, October 22, 2002.
16. Neufeld, R.D., Vidic, R.D, Bendick, J., Modise, C., Miller, C., “Ceramic Membrane Filtration for Wet Weather Flow Management” presented at the Fourth Annual 3 Rivers Wet Weather Sewer Rehabilitation Conference, September 16-17, 2002.
17. Kwon, S., Borguet, E. and Vidic, R.D. “Understanding the Impact of Chemical and Morphological Heterogeneity of Carbonaceous Surfaces on Mercury Adsorption” AEESP/AAEE Education and Research Conference, Toronto, Canada, August 10-14, 2002.
18. Zhao, X., Johnson J. K., Kwon S., Vidic R. D., Borguet E., Adsorption of polar organics on graphite
from experiment and molecular simulation., AIChE
2001 Annual Meeting: Interfacial phenomena in environmental systems, Reno,
Nevada, November 4-9, 2001.
19. Kwon,
S.J., Russell, J., Vidic, R.D., and Borguet, E.U. “Probing Chemical and
Topological Heterogeneity of Carbonaceous Surfaces via Temperature Programmed Desorption of Simple Molecules from Model Carbonaceous
Surfaces” IUVSTA 15th International Vacuum Congress, AVS 48th International
Symposium, 11th International Conference on Solid Surfaces, San Francisco, CA, October 28 - November 2, 2001.
20. Kwon, S., Vidic, R.D., and Borguet, E. "Probing Carbonaceous
Surface Chemical and Topological Heterogeneity by Temperature Programmed
Propane Adsorption/Desorption"
21. You,
X. and Vidic, R.D. “Sulfur Impregnation of Activated Carbon through H2S
Oxidation” 25th Biennial Conference on Carbon,
22. Chen,
A., Kwon, S.J., Borguet, E.U. and Vidic, R.D. “Impact of Pore Structure and
Surface Oxygen on Elemental Mercury Uptake by Virgin Activated Carbon” 25th
Biennial Conference on Carbon, Lexington, KY, July 14-19, 2001.
23. Kwon,
S.J., Russell, J., Vidic, R.D. and Borguet, E.U. "Investigation of Polar
Organic Adsorption/Desorption from a Model
Carbonaceous Surface: Acetone on Graphite" 25th Biennial Conference on Carbon,
24. Kwon,
S.J., Vidic, R.D. and Borguet, E.U. “"Probing Carbonaceous Surface Chemical
and Topological Heterogeneity by Temperature Programmed Propane Adsorption/Desorption" 25th Biennial Conference on
Carbon,
25. You, X. and
Vidic, R.D. “An Industrial Ecology Approach for Reducing Mercury in the
Environment” 2001 Symposium on Sustainability,
26. Zhao, X.,
Johnson, K.J., Kwon, S., Vidic, R.D., and Borguet, E.U. “Propane adsorption on
graphite wall: Experiment and Simulation” 2001 Midwest Thermodynamics and
Statistical Mechanics Conference,
27. Kwon,
S.J., Russell, J., Vidic, R.D., and Borguet, E.U. "Phase Separation in Two
Dimensions on Carbonaceous Surfaces: Implications for Atmospheric
Chemistry", Annual Chemistry Conference -
28. Kwon,
S.J., Russell, J., Vidic, R.D., and Borguet, E.U. “Investigation of Adsorption/Desorption Kinetics on Carbonaceous Surfaces using Optical
Deferential Reflectivity and Temperature Programmed Desorption”,
65th Birthday Symposium Honoring John T. Yates, Jr.,
R.K. Mellon Professor of Chemistry and Director, Pittsburgh, PA, July, 2000.
29. Lin, Y.E., Stout J.E., Yu, V.L., Vidic, R.D. and
States, S.J. “Legionnaires’ Disease in An Apartment Building: Disinfection
Methods and Recommendations” 1st International Water Congress,
International Water Association (Session A, No. 7),
30. Kwon, S.J., Vidic, R.D., and Borguet, E.U. “Combined Theoretical and Experimental
Investigation of Mechanisms and Kinetics of Vapor-Phase Mercury Uptake by
Carbonaceous Surface Adsorption of
Mercury in Gas-Phase” DOE Contractors Meeting,
31.
Lin, Y.E.,
Stout, J.E., Vidic, R.D., and Yu, V.L. “Impact of pH, Alkalinity, Hardness, and
Dissolved Organic Carbon on Efficacy of Copper-Silver Ionization for Legionella
Eradication” 99th General Meeting, American Society for Microbiology, Chicago, IL, May 30 - June 3, 1999.
32. Liu,
W., Vidic, R.D., and Brown, T.D. “Impact of Gas Constituents on Mercury Uptake
by Sulfur-Impregnated Activated Carbons.” 1999 AIChE
Spring National Meeting,
33. Vidic,
R.D., Wei, L. “Application of Sulfur Impregnated
Activated Carbons for the Control of Mercury Emissions from Coal Fired Power
Plants” Air Quality Conference,
34. Liu,
W. and Vidic, R.D. “Selecting a Proper Impregnate to Improve the Performance of
Mercury Control by Different Adsorbents” Fifth International Activated Carbon
Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, September 17-18, 1997.
35. Vidic,
R. D. and Korpiel, J.A. “Impact of Sulfur
Impregnation Method on Mercury Uptake by Activated Carbons” Emerging
Technologies in Hazardous Waste Management VIII, I&EC Division - ACS,
36. Vidic,
R.D., Tessmer, C.H., and Uranowski,
L.J. “Impact of Surface Properties of Activated Carbons on Oxidative Coupling
of Phenolic Compounds.” American Carbon Society
Workshop,
37. Lin,
Y.E., Stout, J.E., Vidic, R.D., McCartney, C., and Yu, V.L. “In Vitro Efficacy
of Copper/Silver Ions in Killing Mycobacterium avium:
A New Method for Disinfection of Hospital Water Distribution Systems.” 96th
General Meeting, American Society for Microbiology,
38. Vidic,
R.D. “Control of Mercury Emission in Flue Gas by Activated Carbon Adsorption.“
Third International Activated Carbon Conference,
39. Petrosky, C.J. and Vidic, R.D. “Pretreatment of Industrial
Wastewater Containing Phthalate Esters by Centrifugation.” 67th Annual
Conference of
40. Lin,
Y.S., Vidic, R.D., Stout, J.E., and Yu, V.L. “In Vitro Synergy of Copper and
Silver Ions in Killing Legionella.”
95th General Meeting, American Society for Microbiology,
41. Vidic,
R.D. "Control of Disinfection By-Products in Drinking Water: Case Studies
of Alternative Disinfection Technologies." NATO Advanced Studies
Institute,
42. Vidic,
R.D. "Control of Disinfection By-Products in Drinking Water: Regulations
and Costs." NATO Advanced Studies
Institute,
43. Vidic,
R.D. "Polymerization of Phenolic Compounds Catalyzed
by Activated Carbon Surface." Second International Activated Carbon
Conference,
44. Vidic,
R.D., Suidan, M.T., and Brenner, R.C. "Effect of
Dissolved Oxygen on Phenols Breakthrough from GAC Adsorbers."
16th Biennial IAWPRC Conference,
45. Sorial, G.A., Suidan, M.T.,
Vidic, R.D., and Brenner, R.C. "Effect of GAC Characteristics on
Adsorption of Organic Pollutants" 64th WPCF Annual Meeting,
46. Vidic,
R.D., Sorial, G.A., and Suidan,
M.T. "Molecular Oxygen and the Adsorption of Phenols - Effect of
Functional Groups." 64th WPCF
Annual Conference,
47. Sorial, G.A., Suidan, M.T., and
Vidic, R.D. "Evaluation of Multicomponent
Adsorption in Fixed Beds." National AIChE
Meeting,
48. Vidic,
R.D. and Suidan, M.T. "The True Adsorptive
Capacity of GAC." AIChE 1990 Annual Meeting,
49. Vidic,
R.D. and Suidan, M.T. "Enhanced Removal of Organic
Compounds in GAC Adsorbers." 63rd WPCF Annual
Conference,
50. Vidic,
R.D., Suidan, M.T.,
F. Invited Presentations
1. “Use of Membranes for Treatment of Municipal
Wastewater” Faculty of Natural and Mathematical Sciences of the
2. “Future of Higher Education in
3. “Engineering Studies in the
4. “Higher Education in The US – Example of
Engineering Studies” Plenary lecture at the Second GEPS Conference,
5. "Phytoremediation:
Using plants for environmental cleanup" Plenary lecture at the 5th
Regional Conference on Environment and Food Quality, Novi Sad, Serbia and Montenegro, September
4-5, 2003.
6. “Bridging the pressure gap from UHV to atmospheric conditions:
Adsorption of mercury by graphite and activated carbon” Presented at
Environmental Engineering Science and Management Seminar Series, Carnegie
Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, April 4, 2003.
7.
Discussion of “An Effective Biocide Combination
Treatment Program for Colling Water Systems”, 63rd
Annual International Water Conference,
8. “Impact of Surface Heterogeneity of Carbonaceous Sorbents on Mercury Uptake” Plenary lecture at the 2002 International Activated Carbon Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, September 26-27, 2002.
9.
“Sulfur Impregnation Approach for the Production of
Economical Mercury Adsorbents” Department of Chemistry,
10. “Development
of Novel Sorbents for the Control of Mercury Emissions from Coal-Fired Power
Plants” Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering,
11. “Applied
Industrial Ecology – Reducing Mercury in the Environment”
12. “Disinfection Modalities for the Control of
Legionella in Water Distribution Systems” NSF Workshop,
13. “Uptake of Elemental Mercury Vapors by Sulfur
Impregnated Activated Carbons“ Institute for Technical
Chemistry, Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe,
14. “Novel
Technologies for the Control of Legionella in Institutional Water Distribution
Systems“, WAREM – Water Resources Institute,
15. “Chemical Compatibility of Organic Polymers
with Polar and Non-Polar Solvents: Membrane Filtration of Industrial
Wastewater“ Dow Chemicals,
16. “Impact of Surface Functional Groups on
Activated Carbon Uptake of Phenolic Compounds.“
Institute for Chemical Technology,
17. “Application of Impregnated Activated Carbons
for the Control of Elemental Mercury Emissions from Coal Fired Power Plants”
National Technical Workgroup Mercury Workshop,
18. “Development of Economical Sorbents for
Mercury Emissions Control from Coal-Fired Power Plants” Plenary lecture at the
1998 International Activated Carbon Conference,
19. ”Control
of Mercury Emissions from Coal-Fired Power Plants” Plenary lecture at the 1997
International Activated Carbon Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, September 17, 1997.
20. “Remediation Technology Status Report:
Treatment Walls” Emerging Technologies in Hazardous Waste Management VIII, I&EC
Division - ACS, Birmingham, AL, September 9-11, 1996. “Adsorption Technology
for the Control of Mercury Emissions from Combustion Processes.” Presented at
Environmental Science and Engineering Seminar Series,
21. "Control
of Disinfection By-Products in Drinking Water: Regulations and
Costs." NATO Advanced Studies
Institute,
22. "Control
of Disinfection By-Products in Drinking Water: Case Studies of Alternative
Disinfection Technologies." NATO Advanced Studies Institute,