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LI Liping Lisa
PhD in Environmental Science, Policy and Management - 2018
Master in Environmental Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences B.S. in Environmental Science, Ocean University of China
Supervisor:
Prof. YEUNG King Lun Co-Supervisor: Prof. KWAN Joseph
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Research Topic |
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(Catalytic) ozonation of endocrine disrupting chemicals |
Keywords |
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ozonation, endocrine disrupting chemicals, removal, mechanism, biological risk |
Abstract |
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Numerous concerns have been raised on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) due to their widespread occurrence in aquatic environment. EDCs might interact directly with one or more components of the endocrine system, thereby causing malfunction and health problems to organisms including humans. For instance, EDCs may cause cancerous tumors, birth defects, and other developmental disorders when exposed in the environment. Currently, advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) are the typical treatment practices to remove EDCs. Among all the AOPs, Ozone has been used to treat organic pollutants including EDCs for the past few decades. However, although ozonation is more effective than other AOPs, it is still incapable of removing all the EDCs and degradates. More importantly, more toxic degradates are likely to be produced after ozonation treatment, leading to higher risk to the environment. Therefore, the study aims to evaluate the performance of ozonation and assess the biological risk of EDCs and degradates by a combination of mass measurement and bioassay monitoring. It is anticipated that the study would elucidate the potential biological risks of EDCs when treated with ozonation, contributing to protecting the environment and safeguarding the health of human beings.
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Award |
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Award Name |
Year |
HKJEBN Scholarship |
2015 |
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Journal Publication |
Liping LI, Dongbin WEI, et al., (2013)
Transformation of cefazolin during chlorination process: Products,mechanism and genotoxicity assessment.
Journal of Hazardous Materials, 262, 48-54. |
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Conference Paper |
L.P. Li, K.L. Yeung (2015)
Biological Risk Assessment of EDCs Degradation by Ozone,
249th ACS National Meeting & Exposition,
United States.
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A. Blondy, L.P. Li, W. Han, K.L. Yeung (2015)
A study of the ozonation kinetics for commonly found EDCs in water,
249th ACS National Meeting & Exposition,
United States.
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T. Corbet, L.P. Li, Y. Li, W. Han, K.L. Yeung (2015)
A catalytic ozone membrane reactor for treatment of EDCs in water,
249th ACS National Meeting & Exposition,
United States.
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M. Neyrat, H.K. Kim, T. Corbet, L.P. Li, K.L. Yeung (2015)
Effects of exposure of phthalates to chlorinated drinking water,
249th ACS National Meeting & Exposition,
United States.
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Presentations/Talks |
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Date |
Length |
Type and Location |
Transformation of cefazolin during chlorination process: products, mechanism and genotoxicity assessment |
2014-03-20 |
30 min |
department seminar |
Biological Risk Assessment of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) Degradation by Ozone |
2015-02-03 |
45 min |
Qualifying Exam Presentation in HKUST |
Environmental Policy on Motor Vehicles in Shandong Province |
2015-03-02 |
10 min |
Department Seminar in HKUST |
Biological Risk Assessment of EDCs Degradation by Ozone |
2015-03-22 |
25 min |
International Conference in United States |
Parameterization of Aerosols’ Hygroscopicity and Chemical Composition based on Simultaneous HTDMA and HR-AMS Measurements |
2015-04-13 |
12 min |
Department Seminar in HKUST |
The Regime Complex for Climate Change |
2015-04-20 |
20 min |
Class Presentation in HKUST |
Study on EI Niño: Impacts, Responses and Relationship with Climate Change |
2015-05-04 |
20 min |
Class Presentation in HKUST |
Ozonation of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals |
2015-07-15 |
40 min |
Scholarship Renewal Presentation in HKJEBN Headquarter, Hong Kong |
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Teaching Assistant |
Semester |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Class Size |
2013-14 Spring |
ENVR 5210 |
Environmental Microbiology |
35 |
2014-15 Spring |
ENVR3210 |
Environmental Technology |
37 |
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Other Information |
As the invigilator, I participated to organize the RGC POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS’ CONFERENCE/SEMINAR (PSCG seminar) on 16, Oct, 2014. Three professors in the field of environmental health and toxicity were invited from Japan and China to give their brilliant talks. |
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