Tang, Zhonghong
- Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering , College of Engineering and Computing

Overview
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Dr. Walter Tang is Associate Professor of Environmental and Water Resources Engineering the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at FIU. He has been with FIU since 1991.
Dr. Tang teaches a number of undergraduate and graduate courses and is heavily involved in research. His specialization areas are physico-chemical treatment processes; advanced oxidation processes; environmental applications of aquatic, organic, catalytic, and colloidal chemistry; environmental molecular structure and activity relationship; and environmental impact assessment.
Dr. Tang received his Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Delaware in 1993. Prior to pursuing his doctorate, Dr. Tang earned an M.S. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla in 1988, an M.S. Environmental Engineering from Tsinghua University in Beijing, China in 1986, and a B.S. in Sanitary Engineering from Chongqing Jianzhu University in Chongqing, China in 1983.
Dr. Tang has numerous awards and honors to his credit, including a Fulbright lectureship award from the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, which supported one academic year teaching at Tallinn Technology University in Estonia from 2009-2010. He was also named Outstanding Chinese Scholar in the South Region of the United States in 2001 and has twice won the FIU Faculty Teaching Award (1997 and 1998), among other honors.
Dr. Tang’s work has been published in over thirty peer-reviewed journals and several books. He has served on a multitude of committees in service to FIU throughout his career.
research interests
- Water resource engineering, hydraulic structures, uncertainty analysis in engineering design, physicochemical treatment processes; environmental applications of aquatic, catalytic, photocatalytic and colloidal chemistry; advanced oxidation processes for groundwater remediation; treatability of organic pollutants in different physicochemical processes; kinetics and mechanisms involved in these processes; environmental Molecular Structure and Activity Relationship (QSAR); QSAR in predicting toxicity of organic pollutants and fate in air water, and soil; internet database of QSAR models; environmental impact assessment; hurricane impact assessment using internet database, internet GIS, expert system, HTML, C++, and Java languages.
Scholarly & Creative Works
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Article
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2021Energy efficiency assessment of China wastewater treatment plants by unit energy consumption per kg COD removedFull Text via DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2021.1969596 Web of Science: 000694756300001
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2021Co-digestive performance of food waste and hydrothermal pretreated corn cob. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT. 768.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.144448 Web of Science: 000625384700032
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2020Effects of acid/alkali pretreatments on lignocellulosic biomass mono-digestion and its co-digestion with waste activated sludge. JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION. 277.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123998 Web of Science: 000586917600154
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2020Life cycle cost analysis of dairy production systems in Southern Brazil. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT. 741.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.140273 Web of Science: 000568815100007
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2018Quantum Dot Size Effect on the Frontier Molecular Orbital Energies in the Presence of Different Aquatic Environmental Ligands. ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESSES-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL. 5.Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s40710-018-0337-0 Web of Science: 000451417000010
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2018Application of the multiple criteria decision-making (MCDM) approach in the identification of Carbon Footprint reduction actions in the Brazilian beef production chain. JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION. 196.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.06.116 Web of Science: 000444364400119
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2018Unit Energy Consumption as Benchmark to Select Energy Positive Retrofitting Strategies for Finnish Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs): a Case Study of Mikkeli WWTP. ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESSES-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL. 5.Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s40710-018-0310-y Web of Science: 000442002700013
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2018Assessment of calcium addition on the removal of U(VI) in the alkaline conditions created by NH3 gas. APPLIED GEOCHEMISTRY. 92.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.apgeochem.2018.03.003 Web of Science: 000432195100009
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2018Food-Processing Wastes. WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH. 90:1033-+.Full Text via DOI: 10.2175/106143018X15289915807146 Web of Science: 000451628700009
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2017Eco-friendly bleaching of indigo dyed garment by advanced oxidation processes. JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION. 158:134-142.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.04.166 Web of Science: 000403624500014
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2016Decolorization kinetics of Acid Blue 161 by solid peroxides catalyzed by iron in aqueous solution. DESALINATION AND WATER TREATMENT. 57:19344-19356.Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/19443994.2015.1098573 Web of Science: 000382585200029
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2016Decolorization kinetics of Acid Blue 161 by solid peroxides catalyzed by iron in aqueous solutionFull Text via DOI: 10.1080/19443994.2015.1098573 Web of Science: 000382585200029
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2016Degradation of Acid Blue 161 by Fenton and photo-Fenton processes. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. 13:147-158.Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s13762-015-0854-6 Web of Science: 000367457000015
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2016Degradation of Acid Blue 161 by Fenton and photo-Fenton processesFull Text via DOI: 10.1007/s13762-015-0854-6 Web of Science: 000367457000015
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2016Modified and unmodified low-cost iron-containing solid wastes as adsorbents for efficient removal of As(III) and As(V) from mine water. JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION. 133:1095-1104.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.05.147 Web of Science: 000381545200101
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2015Bacteria sensitivity index of UV disinfection of bacteria with shoulder effect. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING. 3.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jece.2015.09.010 Web of Science: 000218005800038
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2014Adsorption kinetics, isotherms and mechanisms of Cd(II), Pb(II), Co(II) and Ni(II) by a modified magnetic polyacrylamide microcomposite adsorbent. JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING. 4.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jwpe.2014.09.003 Web of Science: 000431371900007
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2014Adsorption of hydrogen sulphide from aqueous solutions using modified nano/micro fibrillated celluloseFull Text via DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2014.903300 Web of Science: 000336432700009
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2014Biodegradability Enhancement of Mature Landfill Leachate Using Fenton Process under Different COD Loading FactorsFull Text via DOI: 10.1007/s40710-014-0016-8 Web of Science: 000434726200002
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2014Adsorption of hydrogen sulphide from aqueous solutions using modified nano/micro fibrillated cellulose. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY. 35:2334-2346.
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2014Geographically weighted spatial modelling of sediment quality in Lake Okeechobee, Florida. GISCIENCE & REMOTE SENSING. 51:366-389.Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/15481603.2014.929258 Web of Science: 000340951100002
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2014Novel Ti/Ta2O5-SnO2 electrodes for water electrolysis and electrocatalytic oxidation of organics. ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA. 120:302-307.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2013.12.113 Web of Science: 000333778200039
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2014Reverse osmosis and nanofiltration of biologically treated leachate. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY. 35:2416-2426.
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2014Reverse osmosis and nanofiltration of biologically treated leachateFull Text via DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2014.908241 Web of Science: 000337615000003
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2013Fenton treatment of landfill leachate under different COD loading factorsFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2013.06.019 Web of Science: 000324963800017
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2013Fenton treatment of landfill leachate under different COD loading factors. WASTE MANAGEMENT. 33:2116-2122.
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2013Food-Processing Wastes. WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH. 85:1501-1514.Full Text via DOI: 10.2175/106143013X13698672322462 Web of Science: 000327863700021
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2013Statistical analysis of optimum Fenton oxidation conditions for landfill leachate treatment. WASTE MANAGEMENT. 33:81-88.
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2012Food-Processing Wastes. WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH. 84:1485-1501.Full Text via DOI: 10.2175/106143012X13407275695319 Web of Science: 000310837100020
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2008Food-Processing Wastes. WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH. 80:1458-1480.Full Text via DOI: 10.2175/106143008X328707 Web of Science: 000261128400020
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2002INT-dehydrogenase activity test for assessing anaerobic biodegradability of organic compounds. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY. 53.Web of Science: 000179987000011
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1997Oxidation kinetics and mechanisms of trihalomethanes by Fenton's reagent. WATER RESEARCH. 31.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/S0043-1354(96)00348-X Web of Science: A1997WV97000021
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1997Stochiometry of Fenton's reagent in the oxidation of chlorinated aliphatic organic pollutants. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY. 18.Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/09593331808616508 Web of Science: A1997WJ85700002
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1997TiO2/UV photodegradation of azo dyes in aqueous solutions. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY. 18.Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/09593331808616507 Web of Science: A1997WJ85700001
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1997TiO2/UV photodegradation of azo dyes in aqueous solutionsFull Text via DOI: 10.1080/09593331808616507 Web of Science: A1997WJ85700001
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1997Tio2/uv photodegradation of azo dyes in aqueous solutionsFull Text via DOI: 10.1080/09593330.1997.9618466
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19962,4-dichlorophenol oxidation kinetics by Fenton's reagent. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY. 17.Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/09593331708616506 Web of Science: A1996WB92800009
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19962,4-dichlorophenol oxidation kinetics by Fenton's reagentFull Text via DOI: 10.1080/09593331708616506 Web of Science: A1996WB92800009
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1996Biological treatment of dye wastewaters using an anaerobic-oxic system. CHEMOSPHERE. 33.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/S0045-6535(96)00349-9 Web of Science: A1996VX08700015
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1996Effect of chlorine content of chlorinated phenols on their oxidation kinetics by Fenton's reagent. CHEMOSPHERE. 33.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/0045-6535(96)00278-0 Web of Science: A1996VL02200018
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1996Decolorization kinetics and mechanisms of commercial dyes by H2O2/iron powder system. CHEMOSPHERE. 32.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/0045-6535(95)00358-4 Web of Science: A1996UA15600014
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1996Decolorization kinetics and mechanisms of commercial dyes by H2O2/iron powder systemFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/0045-6535(95)00358-4 Web of Science: A1996UA15600014
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1996An oxidation kinetic model of unsaturated chlorinated aliphatic compounds by Fenton's reagent. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH PART A-TOXIC/HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING. 31.Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/10934529609376521 Web of Science: A1996VW41600021
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1995PHOTOCATALYTIC DEGRADATION KINETICS AND MECHANISM OF ACID-BLUE-40 BY TIO2/UV IN AQUEOUS-SOLUTION. CHEMOSPHERE. 31.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/0045-6535(95)80016-E Web of Science: A1995TC68800016
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1995PHOTOCATALYTIC DEGRADATION KINETICS AND MECHANISM OF ACID-BLUE-40 BY TIO2/UV IN AQUEOUS-SOLUTIONFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/0045-6535(95)80016-E Web of Science: A1995TC68800016
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1995UV/TIO2 PHOTOCATALYTIC OXIDATION OF COMMERCIAL DYES IN AQUEOUS-SOLUTIONS. CHEMOSPHERE. 31.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/0045-6535(95)80015-D Web of Science: A1995TC68800015
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1995INHIBITORY EFFECT OF THIOACETAMIDE ON CDS DISSOLUTION DURING PHOTOCATALYTIC OXIDATION OF 2,4-DICHLOROPHENOL. CHEMOSPHERE. 30.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/0045-6535(95)00029-8 Web of Science: A1995QW00300014
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1995PHOTOCATALYZED OXIDATION PATHWAYS OF 2,4-DICHLOROPHENOL BY CDS IN BASIC AND ACIDIC AQUEOUS-SOLUTIONS. WATER RESEARCH. 29.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/0043-1354(94)00151-V Web of Science: A1995QB74700041
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1995The effect of chlorine position of chlorinated phenols on their dechlorination kinetics by Fenton's reagent. WASTE MANAGEMENT. 15.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/0956-053X(96)00022-0 Web of Science: A1995VR49600010
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Book
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Conference
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2003Damage pattern mining in hurricane image databases. 227-234.Full Text via DOI: 10.1109/IRI.2003.1251418 Web of Science: 000189158700031
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Correction
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2018Unit Energy Consumption as Benchmark to Select Energy Positive Retrofitting Strategies for Finnish Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs): a Case Study of Mikkeli WWTP (vol 5, pg 667, 2018). ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESSES-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL.Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s40710-018-0340-5 Web of Science: 000451417000014
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Early Access
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2020Food-processing wastes. WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH.Full Text via DOI: 10.1002/wer.1428 Web of Science: 000570743000001
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Proceedings Paper
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2009Uncertainty Analysis of Flow Rating Equation for Uncontrolled Submerged Flow over a Spillway. 15TH ISSAT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RELIABILITY AND QUALITY IN DESIGN, PROCEEDINGS. 165-+.Web of Science: 000274260900034
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2003Damage pattern mining in hurricane image databases. PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2003 IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INFORMATION REUSE AND INTEGRATION.Full Text via DOI: 10.1109/IRI.2003.1251418 Web of Science: 000189158700031
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Review
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2021A systematic review and statistical analysis of nutrient recovery from municipal wastewater by electrodialysis. DESALINATION.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.desal.2020.114626 Web of Science: 000593767700007
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2020Statistical Analysis of Anode Efficiency in Electrochemical Treatment of Wastewater and Sludge. ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESSES-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL. 1041-1064.Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s40710-020-00457-0 Web of Science: 000560637100001
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2019Statistical analysis of sustainable production of algal biomass from wastewater treatment process. BIOMASS & BIOENERGY.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.biombioe.2018.10.016 Web of Science: 000454887700049
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Research
principal investigator on
- Iraq Science Fellowship Program awarded by Civilian Research & Development Foundati 2013 - 2014
- Peak Flow Management Study in City of Opa Locka awarded by City of Opa-Locka 2011 - 2012
- Enhancement of Biodegradability of Leachate by Fenton Processes awarded by University of Florida 2011 - 2012
- Feasibility Study of Water Treatment Plant for Opa-Locka. awarded by City of Opa-Locka 2006 - 2011
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Contact
full name
- Zhonghong Tang
Identifiers
ORCID iD
- https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3232-8057 (confirmed)
- https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5784-3100 (confirmed)
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