a yellow boat has been seen near the ocean as a storm is approaching.

Huifang Bi

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Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

1) Bi, H., Mulligan, C.N., Ji, W., Yang, X., Lee, K., Zhang, B., Lyu, L., An, C., 2025. Mechanistic Insights into Mitigating Spilled Oil on Shorelines with Bio-Based Coatings: Oil Transport Behavior and Enhanced Biodegradation Dynamics. ACS ES&T Water, 5 (9), 5057-5068.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acsestwater.5c00132


2) Yang, X., Huang, G., Geng, X., Lyu, L., Bi, H., An, C., 2025. Deciphering the Behavior and Fate of Microplastics in Coastal Aquatic Environments: A Comprehensive Review Illuminating Coastal Dynamics and Driving Mechanisms. Earth-Science Reviews, 270, 105235.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.earscirev.2025.105235


3) Yang, X., Bi, H., Huang, G., Zhang, H., Lyu, L., An, C., 2025. Unraveling the Resuspension and Transformation of Stranded Oil: Mechanisms Driving Oil-particle Aggregate Formation in Intertidal Zones. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 495, 138966.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.138966


4) Bi, H., Wang, Z., Yue, R., Sui, J., Mulligan, C.N., Lee, K., Pegau, S., Chen, Z., An, C., 2025. Oil Spills in Coastal Regions of the Arctic and Subarctic: Environmental Impacts, Response Tactics, and Preparedness. Science of the Total Environment, 958, 178025.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.178025


5) Bi, H., Mulligan, C.N., Lee, K., Zhang, B., Chen, Z., An, C., 2025. Nanotechnology for Oil Spill Response and Cleanup in Coastal Regions. Environmental Science: Nano, 12, 41-47.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EN00954A


6) Li, M., Huang, G., Chen, X., Xiao, H., An, C., Yin, J., Bi, H., Feng, R., Huang, J., Xin, X., 2024. Development of An Antimicrobial and Antifouling PES Membrane with ZnO/poly (hexamethylene biguanide) Nanocomposites Incorporation. Chemical Engineering Journal, 481, 148744.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.148744


7) Yang, X., Huang, G., Feng, Q., An, C., Zhou, S., Bi, H., Lyu, L., 2024. Unveiling the Vertical Migration of Microplastics with Suspended Particulate Matter in the Estuarine Environment: Roles of Salinity, Particle Properties, and Hydrodynamics. Environmental Science & Technology, 58, 2944–2955.
DOI: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.3c08186


8) Yang, X., Huang, G., Chen, Z., Feng, Q., An, C., Lyu, L., Bi, H., Zhou, S., 2024. Spotlight on the Vertical Migration of Aged Microplastics in Coastal Waters. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 469 134040.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134040


9) Qu, Z., Yue, R., Bi, H., Zhao, S., Boufadel, M., Chen, X., An, C., 2024. Investigation of the Vertical Infiltration of Spilled Oil in Soil Impacted by Root Netting and Surface Rainfall. Journal of Environmental Engineering, 150, 04024039.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/JOEEDU.EEENG-768


10) Sui, J., Yue, R., Bi, H., Fu, H., Yang, A., Wang, M., An, C., 2024. Exploring the Glycoprotein Washing Fluid-assisted Cleanup for the Restoration of Oil-contaminated Shorelines with Environmental Integrity. Science of The Total Environment, 953, 176165.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.176165.


11) Bi, H., Mulligan, C.N., Zhang, B., Biagi, M., An, C., Yang, X., Lyu, L., Chen, X., 2023. A Review on Recent Development in the Use of Surface Washing Agents for Shoreline Cleanup after Oil Spills. Ocean and Coastal Management, 245, 106877.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2023.106877


12) Bi, H., Mulligan, C.N., Lee, K., An, C., Wen, J., Yang, X., Lyu, L., Qu, Z., 2023. Preparation, Characteristics, and Performance of the Microemulsion System in the Removal of Oil from Beach Sand. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 193, 115234.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.115234


13) Qu, Z., An, C., Yue, R., Bi, H., Zhao, S., 2023. Assessment of the Infiltration of Water-in-oil Emulsion into Soil after Spill Incidents. Science of The Total Environment, 896, 165325.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165325


14) Lyu, L., Bagchi, M., Markoglou, N., An, C., Peng, H., Bi, H., Yang, X., and Sun, H., 2023. Towards Environmentally Sustainable Management: A Review on the Generation, Degradation, and Recycling of Polypropylene Face Mask Waste. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 461, 132566.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132566


15) Lyu, L., Peng, H., An, C., Sun. H., Yang, X., and Bi, H., 2023. An Insight into the Benefits of Substituting Polypropylene with Biodegradable Polylactic Acid Face Masks for Combating Environmental Emissions. Science of The Total Environment, 905, 167137.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.167137


16) Bi, H., An, C., Mulligan, C.N., Chen, Z., Lee, K., Wen, J., Qu, Z., Chen, X., 2022. Application of Phase-Selective Organogelators (PSOGs) for Marine Oil Spill Remediation. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 10(8), 1111.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10081111


17) Bi, H., Mulligan, C.N., An, C., Owen, E., Taylor, E., McCourt, J., Yin, J., Feng, Q., Chen, X., Yue, R., 2022. Development of A Calcium Alginate-cellulose Nanocrystal-based Coating to Reduce the Impact of Oil Spills on Shorelines. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 436, 129228.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.129228


18) Lyu, L., Wang, Z., Bagchi, M., Ye, Z., Soliman, A., Bagchi, A., Markoglou, N., Yin, J., An, C., Yang, X., Bi, H., and Cai, M., 2022. An Investigation into the Aging of Disposable Face Masks in Landfill Leachate. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 446, 130671.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130671


19) Bi, H., An, C., Mulligan, C.N., Zhang, K., Lee, K., Yue, R., 2022. Treatment of Oiled Beach Sand using A Green and Responsive Washing Fluid with Nonionic Surfactant-modified Nanoclay. Journal of Cleaner Production, 333, 130122.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.130122


20) Chen, X., Bi, H., Yue, R., Chen, Z., An, C., 2022. Effects of Oil Characteristics on the Performance of Shoreline Response Operations: A Review. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 10, 2043.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2022.1033909


21) Wan, S., Yang, X., Chen, X., Qu, Z., An, C., Zhang, B., Lee, K., Bi, H., 2022. Emerging Marine Pollution from Container Ship Accidents: Risk Characteristics, Response Strategies, and Regulation Advancements. Journal of Cleaner Production, 376, 134266.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.134266.


22) Bi, H., An, C., Mulligan, C.N., Wang, Z., Zhang, B., Lee, K., 2021. Exploring the Use of Alginate Hydrogel Coating as A New Initiative for Emergent Shoreline Oiling Prevention. Science of the Total Environment, 797, 149234.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.149234


23) Bi, H., An, C., Owens, E., Lee, K., Chen, Z., Mulligan, C.N., Taylor, E., Boufadel M., 2021. A Framework for the Evaluation and Selection of Shoreline Surface Washing Agents in Oil Spill Response. Journal of Environmental Management, 287, 112346.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.112346


24) Yue, R., An, C., Ye, Z., Bi, H., Chen, Z.K., Liu, X., Zhang, X., Lee, K., 2021. Cleanup of Oiled Shoreline Using a Dual Responsive Nanoclay/Sodium Alginate Surface Washing Agent. Environmental Research, 205, 112531.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2021.112531


25) Yue, R., An, C., Ye, Z., Gao, S., Chen, X., Zhang, B., Lee, K., Bi, H., 2021. A pH-responsive Phosphoprotein Surface Washing Fluid for Cleaning Oiled Shoreline: Performance Evaluation, Biotoxicity Analysis, and Molecular Dynamic Simulation. Chemical Engineering Journal, 437, 135336.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2022.135336


26) Bi, H., An, C., Chen, X., Owens, E., Lee, K., 2020. Investigation into the Oil Removal from Sand using a Surface Washing Agent under Different Environmental Conditions. Journal of Environmental Management, 275, 111232.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.111232

Conference Publications

1) Bi, H., et al. Investigation of Bio-Based Coatings for Shoreline Oil Removal and Biodegradation in Oil Spill Response. Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition (CSC 2025), Ottawa, Canada. June 15-19, 2025.


2) Bi, H., et al. Exploration of Green Responsive Separation Techniques for the Treatment of Washing Effluents. IAGLR’s 68th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research (IAGLR 2025), Milwaukee, USA. June 2-6, 2025.


3) Bi, H., et al. Advancing Shoreline Oil Spill Cleanup: Bio-based Coatings for Oil Removal and Biodegradation. 23th Global Joint Seminar on GeoEnvironmental Engineering (GEE 2025), Montreal, Canada. May 22-23, 2025.


4) Bi, H., et al. Advancing Spill Response in Coastal Regions through the Use of the Functionalized Coating for Oiling Prevention. International Oil Spill Conference 2024, New Orleans, USA. May 13-16, 2024. (Conference award)


5) Bi, H., et al. Exploration of a Bio-based Coating Strategy as An Oil Spill Response Countermeasure. IAGLR’s 67th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research (IAGLR 2024), Windsor, Canada. May 20-24, 2024.


6) Bi, H., et al. Removal of Stranded Oil from Sand using A Microemulsion Technique. PEOPLE 2023, Montreal, Canada. August 7-11, 2023.


7) Bi, H., et al. Investigation into A Calcium Alginate-cellulose Nanocrystal -based Coating for Shoreline Cleanup. International Oil Spill Science Conference 2022, Halifax, Canada. October 4-7, 2022.


8) Bi, H., et al. Investigation into the Oiled Sand Treatment using a Responsive Washing Fluid with Modified Nanoclay. PEOPLE 2022, Virtual. August 24-26, 2022.


9) Bi, H., et al. Investigation into the Use of Alginate Hydrogel Coating for Combatting Spilled and Stranded Oil in Shoreline. Multi-Partner Oil Spill Research Initiative (MPRI) Student Research Forum, Virtual. September 23-24, 2021.


10) Bi, H., et al. Investigation into the Oil Removal from Sand using a Surface Washing Agent under Different Environmental Conditions, Multi-Partner Oil Spill Research Initiative (MPRI) Student Research Forum, Virtual. November 13, 2020.


11) Bi, H., et al. Performance of a Surface Washing Agent Impacted by Environmental Conditions. 70th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference (CCEC 2020), Virtual. October 25-28, 2020.


12) Yue, R., An, C. Ye, Z., Gao, S., Chen, X., and Bi, H. A pH-responsive Protein Surface Washing Fluid for Oil Cleanup. International Oil Spill Science Conference 2022, Halifax, Canada. October 4-7, 2022.


13) Chen, Z.K., An, C. Tian, X., and Bi, H. Investigating the Potential Application of Biomass-derived Nanoparticles in Oiled Beach Cleanup. 70th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference (CCEC 2020), Virtual. October 25-28, 2020.