Journal Papers
1. Zhang X, Zhang X, Li H, Ao X, Sun W, Li Z. Reactive Oxygen Species Generated in Situ During Carbamazepine Photodegradation at 222 nm Far-UVC: Unexpected Role of H2O Molecules. Environmental Science & Technology. 2024.
2. Xue Y, Sun W, Shi W, Huang C-H, Santoro D. Prehydrated Electrons Activated by Continuous Electron Transfer Stemmed from Peracetic Acid Homolysis Mediated by Diamond Surface Defects for Enhanced PFOA Destruction. Environmental Science & Technology. 2024;58(25):11152-61.
3. Ke Y, Sun W, Xue Y, Zhu Y, Yan S, Xie S. Effects of treatments and distribution on microbiome and antibiotic resistome from source to tap water in three Chinese geographical regions based on metagenome assembly. Water Research. 2024;249(120894).
4. Ke Y, Sun W, Xue Y, Yuan Z, Zhu Y, Chen X, et al. Pipe material and natural organic matter impact drinking water biofilm microbial community, pathogen profiles and antibiotic resistome deciphered by metagenomics assembly. Environmental Research. 2024;262(119964).
5. Ke Y, Sun W, Chen Z, Zhu Y, Chen X, Yan S, et al. Effects of disinfectant type and dosage on biofilm's activity, viability, microbiome and antibiotic resistome in bench-scale drinking water distribution systems. Water Research. 2024;249(120958).
6. Ao X, Zhang X, Sun W, Linden KG, Payne EM, Mao T, et al. What is the role of nitrate/nitrite in trace organic contaminants degradation and transformation during UV-based advanced oxidation processes? Water Research. 2024;253:121259.
7. Zhao Z, He Q, Fan J, Sun W, Ray MB. Effect of granular activated carbon adsorption on mitigating microfiltration membrane fouling by algal organic matter. AQUA — Water Infrastructure, Ecosystems and Society. 2023;72(10):1881-93.
8. Xue Y, Sun W, Shao P, Yuan Y, Cui F, Shi W. Degradation of contaminants of PPCPs by photocatalysis for water purification: Kinetics, mechanisms, and cytotoxicity analysis. Chemical Engineering Journal. 2023;454.
9. Sun W, Zhang Y, Lu Z, Ke Y, Wang X, Wu J. Fate of Naturally Dissolved Organic Matter and Synthetic Organic Compounds Subjected to Drinking Water Treatment Using Membrane, Activated Carbon, and UV/H2O2 Technologies. Environmental Science & Technology. 2023;57(14):5558-68.
10. Sun W, Jing Z, Zhao Z, Yin R, Santoro D, Mao T, et al. Dose–Response Behavior of Pathogens and Surrogate Microorganisms across the Ultraviolet-C Spectrum: Inactivation Efficiencies, Action Spectra, and Mechanisms. Environmental Science & Technology. 2023;57(29):10891-900.
11. Sun W, Jing Z. Migration of rare and abundant species, assembly mechanisms, and ecological networks of microbiomes in drinking water treatment plants: Effects of different treatment processes. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 2023;457.
12. Ke Y, Sun W, Liu S, Zhu Y, Yan S, Chen X, et al. Seasonal variations of biofilm C, N and S cycling genes in a pilot-scale chlorinated drinking water distribution system. Water Research. 2023;247:120759.
13. Ke Y, Sun W, Jing Z, Zhu Y, Zhao Z, Xie S. Antibiotic resistome alteration along a full-scale drinking water supply system deciphered by metagenome assembly: Regulated by seasonality, mobile gene elements and antibiotic resistant gene hosts. Science of The Total Environment. 2023;862.
14. Ke Y, Sun W, Jing Z, Zhao Z, Xie S. Seasonal variations of microbial community and antibiotic resistome in a suburb drinking water distribution system in a northern Chinese city. Journal of Environmental Sciences. 2023;127:714-25.
15. Ke Y, Sun W, Chen X, Zhu Y, Guo X, Yan W, et al. Seasonality Determines the Variations of Biofilm Microbiome and Antibiotic Resistome in a Pilot-Scale Chlorinated Drinking Water Distribution System Deciphered by Metagenome Assembly. Environmental Science & Technology. 2023;57(31):11430-41.
16. Jing Z, Lu Z, Zhao Z, Cao W, Wang W, Ke Y, Wang X, Sun W. Molecular ecological networks reveal the spatial-temporal variation of microbial communities in drinking water distribution systems. Journal of Environmental Sciences. 2023;124:176-86.
17. Cai M, Zhao Z, Sun W, Yin W, Zhang Y, He S. Impact of pipeline materials on water quality stability of desalinated seawater in the pipeline network. Desalination. 2023;556.
18. Cai C, Tian Y, Wu X, Zhang Y, Ke Y, Wang Y, Sun W. Efficiency of a gravity-driven membrane in a water treatment plant. Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology-Aqua. 2023;72(2):173-84.
19. Cai C, Sun W, He S, Zhang Y, Wang X. Ceramic membrane fouling mechanisms and control for water treatment. Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering. 2023;17(10).
20. Ao X, Zhang X, Li S, Yang Y, Sun W, Li Z. Comprehensive understanding of fluoroquinolone degradation via MPUV/PAA process: Radical chemistry, matrix effects, degradation pathways, and toxicity. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 2023;445.
21. Zhao Z, Sun W, Ray MB. Adsorption isotherms and kinetics for the removal of algal organic matter by granular activated carbon. Science of The Total Environment. 2022;806.
22. Wang X, Ao X, Zhang T, Li Z, Cai R, Chen Z, Wang Y, Sun W. Ultraviolet-Light-emitting-diode activated monochloramine for the degradation of carbamazepine: Kinetics, mechanisms, by-product formation, and toxicity. Science of The Total Environment. 2022;806.
23. Lu Z, Ling Y, Wang X, Li S, Ao X, Wang W, Li C, Sun W#, Huang T. Insight into the degradation of ciprofloxacin by medium-pressure UV-activated monochloramine process. Science of The Total Environment. 2022;832.
24. Lu Z, Ling Y, Sun W, Liu C, Mao T, Ao X, et al. Antibiotics degradation by UV/chlor(am)ine advanced oxidation processes: A comprehensive review. Environmental Pollution. 2022;308.
25. Lu Z, Jing Z, Huang J, Ke Y, Li C, Zhao Z,Ao X#, Sun W#. Can we shape microbial communities to enhance biological activated carbon filter performance? Water Research. 2022;212:118104.
26. Li C, Sun W, Lu Z, Ao X, Li S, Wang Z, et al. Contribution of filtration and photocatalysis to DOM removal and fouling mechanism during in-situ UV-LED photocatalytic ceramic membrane process. Water Research. 2022;226:119298.
27. Li C, Lu Z, Ao X, Sun W, Huang X. Degradation kinetics and removal efficiencies of pharmaceuticals by photocatalytic ceramic membranes using ultraviolet light-emitting diodes. Chemical Engineering Journal. 2022;427.
28. Jing Z, Lu Z, Santoro D, Zhao Z, Huang Y, Ke Y, Wang X#, Sun W#. Which UV wavelength is the most effective for chlorine-resistant bacteria in terms of the impact of activity, cell membrane and DNA? Chemical Engineering Journal. 2022;447.
29. Zhao Z, Ray MB, Mao T, Sun W. Impact of UV irradiation on disinfection by-product formation and speciation from post-chlorination of dissolved organic matter. Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology-Aqua. 2021;70(8):1181-91.
30. Xu Y, Lu Z, Sun W, Zhang X. Influence of pore structure on biologically activated carbon performance and biofilm microbial characteristics. Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering. 2021;15(6).
31. Wang X, Chen Z, Wang Y, Sun W. A review on degradation of perfluorinated compounds based on ultraviolet advanced oxidation. Environmental Pollution. 2021;291.
32. Sun W, Ao X, Chen Z, Oguma K, Jia R, Song W, et al. First UV/H2O2 AOP Systems for Municipal Drinking Water Treatment in China. UV Solutions. 2021; Quarter 1
33. Lu Z, Li C, Jing Z, Ao X, Chen Z, Sun W. Implication on selection and replacement of granular activated carbon used in biologically activated carbon filters through meta-omics analysis. Water Research. 2021;198:117152.
34. Jing Z, Lu Z, Mao T, Cao W, Wang W, Ke Y, Zhao Z, Wang X#, Sun W#. Microbial composition and diversity of drinking water: A full scale spatial-temporal investigation of a city in northern China. Science of The Total Environment. 2021;776.
35. Ao X, Wang W, Sun W, Lu Z, Li C. Degradation and transformation of norfloxacin in medium-pressure ultraviolet/peracetic acid process: An investigation of the role of pH. Water Research. 2021;203:117458.
36. Ao X, Eloranta J, Huang C, Santoro D, Sun W, Lu Z, et al. Peracetic acid-based advanced oxidation processes for decontamination and disinfection of water: A review. Water Research. 2021;188:116479.
37. Zhang T, Liu H, Zhang Y, Sun W, Ao X. Comparative genotoxicity of water processed by three drinking water treatment plants with different water treatment procedures. Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering. 2020;14(3).
38. Lu Z, Sun W, Li C, Cao W, Jing Z, Li S, et al. Effect of granular activated carbon pore-size distribution on biological activated carbon filter performance. Water Research. 2020;177:115768.
39. Li S, Ao X, Li C, Lu Z, Cao W, Wu F, Liu S, Sun W#. Insight into PPCP degradation by UV/NH2Cl and comparison with UV/NaClO: Kinetics, reaction mechanism, and DBP formation. Water Research. 2020;182:115967.
40. Li C, Sun W, Lu Z, Ao X, Li S. Ceramic nanocomposite membranes and membrane fouling: A review. Water Research. 2020;175:115674.
41. Ao X, Chen Z, Li S, Li C, Lu Z, Sun W. The impact of UV treatment on microbial control and DBPs formation in full-scale drinking water systems in northern China. Journal of Environmental Sciences. 2020;87:398-410.
42. Zhao Z, Sun W, Ray MB, Ray AK, Huang T, Chen J. Optimization and modeling of coagulation-flocculation to remove algae and organic matter from surface water by response surface methodology. Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering. 2019;13(5).
43. Yang C, Sun W, Ao X. Using mRNA to investigate the effect of low-pressure ultraviolet disinfection on the viability of E. coli. Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering. 2019;13(2).
44. Yang C, Sun W, Ao X. Bacterial inactivation, DNA damage, and faster ATP degradation induced by ultraviolet disinfection. Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering. 2019;14(1).
45. Lu Z, Sun W, Li C, Ao X, Yang C, Li S. Bioremoval of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs by Pseudoxanthomonas sp. DIN-3 isolated from biological activated carbon process. Water Research. 2019;161:459-72.
46. Li C, Sun W, Lu Z, Ao X, Yang C, Li S. Systematic evaluation of TiO2-GO-modified ceramic membranes for water treatment: Retention properties and fouling mechanisms. Chemical Engineering Journal. 2019;378.
47. Ao X, Sun W, Li S, Yang C, Li C, Lu Z. Degradation of tetracycline by medium pressure UV-activated peroxymonosulfate process: Influencing factors, degradation pathways, and toxicity evaluation. Chemical Engineering Journal. 2019;361:1053-62.
48. Ye Z, Liu W, Sun W, Nie X, Ao X. Role of ammonia on haloacetonitriles and halonitromethanes formation during Ultraviolet irradiation followed by chlorination/chloramination. Chemical Engineering Journal. 2018;337:275-81.
49. Ao X, Liu W, Sun W, Yang C, Lu Z, Li C. Mechanisms and toxicity evaluation of the degradation of sulfamethoxazole by MPUV/PMS process. Chemosphere. 2018;212:365-75.
50. Ao X, Liu W, Sun W, Cai M, Ye Z, Yang C, et al. Medium pressure UV-activated peroxymonosulfate for ciprofloxacin degradation: Kinetics, mechanism, and genotoxicity. Chemical Engineering Journal. 2018;345:87-97.
Conference Papers
1. Wenjun Sun. Research on the removal, chemical conversion and By-products risk of DOM in the UV/H2O2 process, IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition, Toronto, Canada, Aug11-15 (Invited symposium speaker).
2. Wenjun Sun. Development and application of ultraviolet technology in China. IUVA World Congress, Festival City, Dubai, U.A.E. Sep 10-13, 2023 (Keynote speaker).
3. Wenjun Sun. The development of UV studies and applications in 21st century. IUVA Asia Workshop, Online meeting. Feb 18–19, 2021 (Keynote speaker and chair).
4. Wenjun Sun, Zhiyuan Zhang, Wenjun Liu, Xiang Zhang. One Advanced Oxidation Process Integration System for Drinkable Reclaimed Water. ecoSTP 2018 4th IWA Specialized International Conference, London, Ontario, Canada. Jun 25-27, 2018 (Academic committee and Invited symposium speaker).
5. Wenjun Sun, Zi Ye, Wenjun Liu. Role of Ammonia on Haloacetonitriles and Halonitromethanes Formation during MP UV Irradiation followed by Chlorination, IUVA 2017 World Congress, Dubrovnik, Croatia, Sep17-20, 2017 (Invited symposium speaker).
6. Sun Wenjun, Zhou Hongde, Rudra Ramesh, Santoro Domenico, Liu Wenjun, Risk analysis and case studies for ultrafiltration combined UV processes for drinking water treatment, The 5th IWA Regional Conference on Membrane Technology 2016,Kunming, China, August 22- 24, 2016
7. Murray Adrian, Goldman Joshua, Sun Wenjun, Morgan Scott, Brower Mike, Sarathy Siva, Hilts Brian, Bell Kati, Santoro Domenico, Disinfection of a low transmittance municipal wastewater with a combination of UV and PAA, 2016 IUVA World Congress, Vancouver, Canada, January 31-February 3, 2016
8. Petri Brian, McDermid Steve, Sun Wenjun, Chengyue Shen, Karl Scheible, Yuri Lawryshyn, Investigating Polychromatic UV Complexity: Models and Experiments to Determine Polychromatic Correction Factors, Disinfection and Public Health Conference 2013, Indianapolis, USA, February 24- 26, 2013
9. Petri Brian, McDermid Steve, Sun Wenjun, Investigating Polychromatic UV Complexity Part 1: Microbial Action Spectra Sensitivity Analyses. 2013 IOA-IUVA World Congress, Las Vegas, USA, September 22- 26, 2013
10. Petri Brian, McDermid Steve, Sun Wenjun, Chengyue Shen, Karl Scheible, Investigating Polychromatic UV Complexity Part 2: Models and Experiments to Determine Polychromatic Correction Factors, 2013 IOA-IUVA World Congress, Las Vegas, USA, September 22- 26, 2013
11. Petri Brian, McDermid Steve, Sun Wenjun, Chengyue Shen, Karl Scheible, Validating Validation Microbes for UV Reactor Validations: Getting it Right, 2013 IOA-IUVA World Congress, Las Vegas, USA, September 22- 26, 2013
12. Liu Wenjun, Sun Wenjun, Liu Che, A study of by-product formation and toxicity due to LP UV disinfection of ballast water, 2011 IOA/IUVA World Congress& Exhibition. Pairs, France. May 23-27, 2011
13. Liu Wenjun, Liu Qing, Zhang Liping, Nie Xuebiao, Sun Wenjun, Cui Lifeng, Genotoxicity of drinking water treated with different disinfectants and effects of disinfection conditions detected by umu test, 2011 IOA/IUVA World Congress& Exhibition. Pairs, France. May 23-27, 2011
14. Sun Wenjun, Liu Wenjun, Cui Lifeng, Zhu Wanpeng, The Biological Safety of Model Distribution System following UV, International Ultraviolet Association 5th UV world Congress, September 21-23, 2009,Amsterdam
15. Liu Wenjun, Sun Wenjun, Liu Che, Zhangjingjing, Response of Marine and fresh water algae to UV, International Ultraviolet Association 5th UV world Congress, September 21-23, 2009,Amsterdam
16. Sun Wenjun, Liu Wenjun, Liu Leibin, Cui Lifeng, The Biological Safety of UV Disinfection Systems For Drinking Water, Proceedings of the 10th Annual Water Distribution Systems Analysis Conference WDSA2008, August 17-20, 2008, Kruger National Park, South Africa
17. Sun Wenjun, Liu Wenjun et al, The Biological Safety of distribution system following UV Disinfection, The 2nd National Ph.D. Candidates Academic Conference, 16th-18th October 2008, Beijing, China
18. Sun Wenjun, Liu Wenjun, Cui Lifeng, Zhu Wanpeng, The biological safety of model distribution system following Low-pressure UV, The 3rd National Ph.D. Candidates Academic Conference, 22th-24th October 2008, Beijing, China
Standards
1. Liu Wenju, Qiao We, He Weiping, Sun Wenjun, Huang Yongheng, Chen jian, Cai Xiaoyong,《UV dose test methods (Validation) for water disinfection facilities》GB/T 32091-2015， Published on Dec10, 2015, Put into effect on June 1, 2016
2. Liu Wenju, He Weiping, Sun Wenjun, Huang Yongheng, 《Glossary of ultraviolet disinfection technology》GB/T 32092-2015, Published on Dec10, 2015, Put into effect on June 1, 2016
Patents
1. Invention Patent: ？One ballast water treatment system using LPHO UV lamps. (Patent No 200910093809.2). Inventor: Liu Wenjun, Sun Wenjun, Bu Cheng, Tang Suyun
2. Invention Patent: One UV collimated beam used in disinfection dose testing. (Patent No 200910237693.5). Inventor: Liu Wenjun, Sun Wenjun, Cai Xiaoyong, Liang Yongjiu, Zhang Huimin
3. Utility Model Patent: The automatic adjustment system for UV dose in the reactors. (Patent No 200920222868.0). Inventor: Liu Wenjun, Sun Wenjun, Bu Cheng, Tang Suyun
4. Utility Model Patent: One LPHO UV system for ballast water treatment (Patent No 200920246046.6). Inventor: Liu Wenjun, Sun Wenjun, Bu Cheng, Tang Suyun
