Rachel Alice Brennan

2022

CREATING A CIRCULAR NITROGEN BIOECONOMY IN AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS THROUGH NUTRIENT RECOVERY AND UPCYCLING BY MICROALGAE AND DUCKWEED: PAST EFFORTS AND FUTURE TRENDS

Femeena, P. V., House, G. R. & Brennan, R. A., 2022, In: Journal of the ASABE. 6, 2, p. 327-346 20 p.

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Open Access

2021

Advantageous microbial community development and improved performance of pilot-scale field systems treating high-risk acid mine drainage with crab shell

Lin, Y., Grembi, J. A., Goots, S. S., Sebastian, A., Albert, I. & Brennan, R. A., Oct 15 2021, In: Journal of Hazardous Materials. 420, 126665.

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6 Citations (SciVal)

Coupling ecological wastewater treatment with the production of livestock feed and irrigation water provides net benefits to human health and the environment: A life cycle assessment

Roman, B. & Brennan, R. A., Jun 15 2021, In: Journal of Environmental Management. 288, 112361.

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7 Scopus citations

Duckweed growth model for large-scale applications: Optimizing harvesting regime and intrinsic growth rate via machine learning to maximize biomass yields

Calicioglu, O., Sengul, M. Y., Femeena, P. V. & Brennan, R. A., Nov 15 2021, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 324, 129120.

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Open Access

4 Scopus citations

Duckweed protein supports the growth and organ development of mice: A feeding study comparison to conventional casein protein

Roman, B., Brennan, R. A. & Lambert, J. D., Mar 2021, In: Journal of Food Science. 86, 3, p. 1097-1104 8 p.

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6 Scopus citations

Recovery of waste nutrients by duckweed for reuse in sustainable agriculture: Second-year results of a field pilot study with sorghum

Fernandez Pulido, C. R., Caballero, J., Bruns, M. A. & Brennan, R. A., Oct 1 2021, In: Ecological Engineering. 168, 106273.

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4 Scopus citations

Techno-economic Analysis and Life Cycle Assessment of an Integrated Wastewater-Derived Duckweed Biorefinery

Calicioglu, O., Femeena, P. V., Mutel, C. L., Sills, D. L., Richard, T. L. & Brennan, R. A., Jul 19 2021, In: ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering. 9, 28, p. 9395-9408 14 p.

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22 Citations (SciVal)

The water–energy–food nexus discovery map: Linking geographic information systems, academic collaboration, and large-scale data visualization

Arenas, M., Femeena, P. V. & Brennan, R. A., May 1 2021, In: Sustainability (Switzerland). 13, 9, 5220.

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Open Access

3 Scopus citations

2020

Crab shell amendments enhance the abundance and diversity of key microbial groups in sulfate-reducing columns treating acid mine drainage

Lin, Y., Newcombe, C. E. & Brennan, R. A., Oct 1 2020, In: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 104, 19, p. 8505-8516 12 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

3 Scopus citations

Project drawdown

Brennan, R. A., Urbina, J., Oliden, J. F. & Rodrguez, J. M., Jun 22 2020, In: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings. 2020-June, 1141.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

2019

A beneficial by-product of ecological wastewater treatment: An evaluation of wastewater-grown duckweed as a protein supplement for sustainable agriculture

Roman, B. & Brennan, R. A., Jun 2019, In: Ecological Engineering: X. 1, 100004.

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Open Access

15 Scopus citations

Anaerobic bioprocessing of wastewater-derived duckweed: Maximizing product yields in a biorefinery value cascade

Calicioglu, O., Richard, T. L. & Brennan, R. A., Oct 2019, In: Bioresource technology. 289, 121716.

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18 Citations (SciVal)

Duckweed as an agricultural amendment: Nitrogen mineralization, leaching, and sorghum uptake

Kreider, A. N., Fernandez Pulido, C. R., Bruns, M. A. & Brennan, R. A., Mar 1 2019, In: Journal of Environmental Quality. 48, 2, p. 469-475 7 p.

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10 Scopus citations

Trace organic contaminant removal in six full-scale integrated fixed-film activated sludge (IFAS) systems treating municipal wastewater

Shreve, M. J. & Brennan, R. A., Mar 15 2019, In: Water Research. 151, p. 318-331 14 p.

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47 Citations (SciVal)

2018

Effect of pH and temperature on microbial community structure and carboxylic acid yield during the acidogenic digestion of duckweed 09 Engineering 0907 Environmental Engineering 06 Biological Sciences 0605 Microbiology 09 Engineering 0904 Chemical Engineering

Calicioglu, O., Shreve, M. J., Richard, T. L. & Brennan, R. A., Oct 8 2018, In: Biotechnology for Biofuels. 11, 1, 275.

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Open Access

24 Citations (SciVal)

Enhancing carboxylic acid yields from duckweed by acidogenic digestion

Calicioglu, O., Shreve, M. J., Urban, N. L., Richard, T. L. & Brennan, R. A., May 2018, In: European Biomass Conference and Exhibition Proceedings. 2018, 26thEUBCE, p. 953-956 4 p.

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Sequential ethanol fermentation and anaerobic digestion increases bioenergy yields from duckweed

Calicioglu, O. & Brennan, R. A., Jun 2018, In: Bioresource technology. 257, p. 344-348 5 p.

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37 Scopus citations

2016

A New Program in Sustainable Engineering: A Platform for Integrating Research and Service into the Classroom Through Global Engagement

Brennan, R. A. & Riley, D. R., 2016, World Sustainability Series. Springer, p. 15-21 7 p. (World Sustainability Series).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

2 Scopus citations

Remediation of high-strength mine-impacted water with mixed organic substrates containing crab shell and spent mushroom compost

Grembi, J. A., Sick, B. A. & Brennan, R. A., Feb 1 2016, In: Journal of Environmental Engineering (United States). 142, 2

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7 Scopus citations

The white-rot fungus Trametes versicolor reduces the estrogenic activity of a mixture of emerging contaminants in wastewater treatment plant effluent

Shreve, M. J., Brockman, A., Hartleb, M., Prebihalo, S., Dorman, F. L. & Brennan, R. A., Apr 1 2016, In: International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation. 109, p. 132-140 9 p.

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Open Access

23 Scopus citations

2015

A new program in sustainable engineering: A platform for integrating research and service into the classroom through global engagement

Brennan, R. A., 2015, 122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Making Value for Society. American Society for Engineering Education

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Organic neem compounds inhibit soft-rot fungal growth and improve the strength of anthracite bricks bound with collagen and lignin for use in iron foundry cupolas

Kelsey, D. J., Nieto-Delgado, C., Cannon, F. S. & Brennan, R. A., Jul 1 2015, In: Journal of Applied Microbiology. 119, 1, p. 65-75 11 p.

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5 Scopus citations

2012

Effects of chitin purity and proppant loading on the bioremediation of chloroethenes

McElhoe, J. A. & Brennan, R. A., Aug 1 2012, In: Journal of Environmental Engineering (United States). 138, 8, p. 862-872 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

1 Scopus citations

2011

Anaerobic precipitation of manganese and co-existing metals in mine impacted water treated with crab shell-associated minerals

Robinson-Lora, M. A. & Brennan, R. A., May 2011, In: Applied Geochemistry. 26, 5, p. 853-862 10 p.

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17 Scopus citations

Remediation of high-strength mine influenced water with crab shell substrate mixtures: Laboratory column and field pilot tests

Grembi, J. A., Sick, B. A., Goots, S. S., Lin, S. & Brennan, R. A., 2011, 28th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Mining and Reclamation 2011. American Society of Mining and Reclamation, p. 215-231 17 p. (28th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Mining and Reclamation 2011).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Open Access

2010

Biosorption of manganese onto chitin and associated proteins during the treatment of mine impacted water

Robinson-Lora, M. A. & Brennan, R. A., Aug 1 2010, In: Chemical Engineering Journal. 162, 2, p. 565-572 8 p.

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37 Scopus citations

Chitin complex for the remediation of mine impacted water: Geochemistry of metal removal and comparison with other common substrates

Robinson-Lora, M. A. & Brennan, R. A., Mar 2010, In: Applied Geochemistry. 25, 3, p. 336-344 9 p.

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29 Scopus citations

Cost-effective treatment of high-risk mine impacted water using crab-shell amendments to spent mushroom compost: Column studies

Grembi, J. A., Sick, B. A. & Brennan, R. A., Dec 1 2010, Joint Mining Reclamation Conf. 2010 - 27th Meeting of the ASMR, 12th Pennsylvania Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conf. and 4th Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative Mined Land Reforestation Conf.. p. 415-416 2 p. (Joint Mining Reclamation Conf. 2010 - 27th Meeting of the ASMR, 12th Pennsylvania Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conf. and 4th Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative Mined Land Reforestation Conf.; vol. 1).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Improved passive treatment of acid mine drainage in mushroom compost amended with crab-shell chitin

Newcombe, C. E. & Brennan, R. A., Jun 2010, In: Journal of Environmental Engineering, ASCE. 136, 6, p. 616-626 11 p.

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27 Scopus citations

In situ bioremediation of perchlorate in vadose zone soil using gaseous electron donors: Microcosm treatability study

Cai, H., Eramo, A. G., Evans, P. J., Fricke, R. & Brennan, R. A., May 2010, In: Water Environment Research. 82, 5, p. 409-417 9 p.

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13 Scopus citations

Passive remediation of acid precipitation using crabshell chitin: A treatability study

Caporuscio, A. F. & Brennan, R. A., Dec 1 2010, Joint Mining Reclamation Conf. 2010 - 27th Meeting of the ASMR, 12th Pennsylvania Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conf. and 4th Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative Mined Land Reforestation Conf.. p. 98-122 25 p. (Joint Mining Reclamation Conf. 2010 - 27th Meeting of the ASMR, 12th Pennsylvania Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conf. and 4th Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative Mined Land Reforestation Conf.; vol. 1).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Passive remediation of "High risk" acid mine drainage: Microcosm studies using crab-shell chitin as a fractional substrate amendment

Brown, A. K. & Brennan, R. A., Dec 1 2010, Joint Mining Reclamation Conf. 2010 - 27th Meeting of the ASMR, 12th Pennsylvania Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conf. and 4th Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative Mined Land Reforestation Conf.. p. 54-69 16 p. (Joint Mining Reclamation Conf. 2010 - 27th Meeting of the ASMR, 12th Pennsylvania Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conf. and 4th Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative Mined Land Reforestation Conf.; vol. 1).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

The role of precipitation and biosorption in the abiotic removal of manganese with crab-shell chitin

Robinson-Lora, M. A. & Brennan, R. A., 2010, Joint Mining Reclamation Conf. 2010 - 27th Meeting of the ASMR, 12th Pennsylvania Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conf. and 4th Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative Mined Land Reforestation Conf.. American Society of Mining and Reclamation, p. 828-846 19 p. (Joint Mining Reclamation Conf. 2010 - 27th Meeting of the ASMR, 12th Pennsylvania Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conf. and 4th Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative Mined Land Reforestation Conf.; vol. 2).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Open Access

2009

Bioremediation of diesel-contaminated soil using spent mushroom compost

Eramo, A. & Brennan, R. A., Nov 27 2009, In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation-2009: Proceedings of the 10th International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium. (In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation-2009: Proceedings of the 10th International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

1 Scopus citations

Bioremediation of diesel-contaminated soil using spent mushroom compost

Eramo, A. & Brennan, R. A., Dec 1 2009, In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation-2009: Proceedings of the 10th International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium. (In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation-2009: Proceedings of the 10th International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Chitin as an additive to compost to enhance passive treatment of mine-impacted waters

Newcombe, C. & Brennan, R., Nov 27 2009, In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation-2009: Proceedings of the 10th International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium. (In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation-2009: Proceedings of the 10th International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Efficient metal removal and neutralization of acid mine drainage by crab-shell chitin under batch and continuous-flow conditions

Robinson-Lora, M. A. & Brennan, R. A., Nov 2009, In: Bioresource technology. 100, 21, p. 5063-5071 9 p.

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55 Scopus citations

Rapid alkalinity generation and metal removal from mine impacted water using crab-shell chitin under abiotic conditions

Robinson-Lora, M. A. & Brennan, R. A., Dec 1 2009, 26th Annual Meetings of the American Society of Mining and Reclamation and 11th Billings Land Reclamation Symposium 2009. p. 1127-1144 18 p. (26th Annual Meetings of the American Society of Mining and Reclamation and 11th Billings Land Reclamation Symposium 2009; vol. 2).

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1 Scopus citations

Remediation of mine-impacted water using crabshell chitin as an electron donor and alkalinity source

Robinson-Lora, M. A. & Brennan, R. A., Nov 27 2009, In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation-2009: Proceedings of the 10th International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium. (In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation-2009: Proceedings of the 10th International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

The use of crab-shell chitin for biological denitrification: Batch and column tests

Robinson-Lora, M. A. & Brennan, R. A., Jan 1 2009, In: Bioresource Technology. 100, 2, p. 534-541 8 p.

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55 Scopus citations

2008

Comparing chitin and organic substrates on the national tunnel waters in Blackhawk, Colorado for manganese removal

Venot, C., Figueroa, L., Brennan, R. A., Wildeman, T. R., Reisman, D. & Sieczkowski, M., Dec 1 2008, 25th Annual Meetings of the American Society of Mining and Reclamation and 10th Meeting of IALR 2008. p. 1264-1278 15 p. (25th Annual Meetings of the American Society of Mining and Reclamation and 10th Meeting of IALR 2008; vol. 2).

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9 Scopus citations

Evaluating crab-shell chitin, lactate, and spent mushroom compost for acid mine drainage remediation in central pennsylvania

Robinson-Lora, M. A. & Brennan, R. A., Dec 1 2008, 25th Annual Meetings of the American Society of Mining and Reclamation and 10th Meeting of IALR 2008. p. 923-938 16 p. (25th Annual Meetings of the American Society of Mining and Reclamation and 10th Meeting of IALR 2008; vol. 2).

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1 Scopus citations

Evaluation of three different purities of crab-shell for the remediation of mine impacted water

Korte, K. M., Newcombe, C. E. & Brennan, R. A., Dec 1 2008, 25th Annual Meetings of the American Society of Mining and Reclamation and 10th Meeting of IALR 2008. p. 512-526 15 p. (25th Annual Meetings of the American Society of Mining and Reclamation and 10th Meeting of IALR 2008; vol. 1).

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10 Scopus citations

2007

Evaluation of dynamic chemical gradients during the course of trichloroethene remediation using a fermentable substrate

McElhoe, J. A. & Brennan, R. A., Dec 1 2007, Battelle Press - 9th International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium 2007. 1 p. (Battelle Press - 9th International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium 2007; vol. 1).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Passive remediation of acid mine drainage using crab shell chitin

Daubert, L. N. & Brennan, R. A., Dec 1 2007, In: Environmental Engineering Science. 24, 10, p. 1475-1480 6 p.

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50 Scopus citations

Substrate-enhanced microbial fuel cells for improved remote power generation from sediment-based systems

Rezaei, F., Richard, T. L., Brennan, R. A. & Logan, B. E., Jun 1 2007, In: Environmental Science and Technology. 41, 11, p. 4053-4058 6 p.

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204 Scopus citations

2006

Biodegradation of tetrachloroethene by chitin fermentation products in a continuous flow column system

Brennan, R. A., Sanford, R. A. & Werth, C. J., Jun 1 2006, In: Journal of Environmental Engineering. 132, 6, p. 664-673 10 p.

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19 Scopus citations

Chitin and corncobs as electron donor sources for the reductive dechlorination of tetrachloroethene

Brennan, R. A., Sanford, R. A. & Werth, C. J., Jun 2006, In: Water Research. 40, 11, p. 2125-2134 10 p.

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23 Scopus citations

2005

Laboratory and field performance evaluation of different grades of chitin

Lebow, P. S., Brennan, R. A. & Sorenson, K. S., Dec 1 2005, Proceedings of the 8th International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium. 1 p. (Proceedings of the 8th International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium; vol. 2).

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2002

Continuous steady-state method using Tenax for delivering tetrachloroethene to chloro-respiring bacteria

Brennan, R. A. & Sanford, R. A., 2002, In: Applied and environmental microbiology. 68, 3, p. 1464-1467 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

6 Scopus citations

Rachel Alice Brennan

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