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- President, Office of the President, Texas A&M University
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Kazeminasab, S., & Banks, M. K.
(2022).
Towards long-distance inspection for in-pipe robots in water distribution systems with smart motion facilitated by particle filter and multi-phase motion controller. Intelligent Service Robotics.
15(3), 259-273.
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Kazeminasab, S., & Banks, M. K.
(2021).
A Localization and Navigation Method for an In-Pipe Robot in Water Distribution System Through Wireless Control Towards Long-Distance Inspection. 9, 117496-117511.
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Kazeminasab, S., Sadeghi, N., Janfaza, V., Razavi, M., Ziyadidegan, S., & Banks, M. K.
(2021).
Localization, Mapping, Navigation, and Inspection Methods in In-Pipe Robots: A Review. 9, 162035-162058.
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Li, S., Lei, Z., Yu, G., Xu, Q., Xu, W., Wu, R., & Banks, M. K.
(2020).
Recycling the Catalyst of Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization to Prepare a Cu, N Codoped Mesoporous Carbon Electrocatalyst for Oxygen Reduction. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering.
8(34), 12768-12774.
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Hassanzadeh, A., Rasekh, A., Galelli, S., Aghashahi, M., Taormina, R., Ostfeld, A., & Banks, M. K.
(2020).
A Review of Cybersecurity Incidents in the Water Sector. 146(5), 03120003.
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McLamore, E. S., Huffaker, R., Shupler, M., Ward, K., Datta, S., Katherine Banks, M., ... Foster, J. S.
(2020).
Digital Proxy of a Bio-Reactor (DIYBOT) combines sensor data and data analytics to improve greywater treatment and wastewater management systems. Scientific Reports.
10(1), 8015.
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Pan, S., Guo, R., Richardson, J. J., Berry, J. D., Besford, Q. A., Bjrnmalm, M., ... Caruso, F.
(2019).
Ricocheting Droplets Moving on Super-Repellent Surfaces. Advanced Science.
6(21), 1901846-1901846.
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Chen, S., Xiang, Y., Peng, C., Xu, W., Banks, M. K., & Wu, R.
(2019).
Synthesis of a novel graphene- based gold nanocomposite using PVEIM- b- PNIPAM as a stabilizer and its thermosensitivity for the catalytic reduction of 4-nitrophenol. Inorganic chemistry frontiers.
6(4), 903-913.
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Chen, S., Xiang, Y., Banks, M. K., Xu, W., Peng, C., & Wu, R.
(2019).
Polyoxometalate-coupled graphene nanohybrid via gemini surfactants and its electrocatalytic property for nitrite. Applied Surface Science.
466, 110-118.
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Xiang, Y., Banks, M. K., Wu, R., Xu, W., & Chen, S.
(2018).
Synthesis of thermo-sensitive PDDA-co-PNIPAM/graphene hybrid via electrostatic interactions and its thermal modulated phase transition. Materials Chemistry and Physics.
220, 58-65.
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Chen, S., Xiang, Y., Katherine Banks, M., Peng, C., Xu, W., & Wu, R.
(2018).
Correction: Polyoxometalate-coupled MXene nanohybrid via poly(ionic liquid) linkers and its electrode for enhanced supercapacitive performance. Nanoscale.
10(42), 20053-20053.
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Chen, S., Xiang, Y., Banks, M. K., Peng, C., Xu, W., & Wu, R.
(2018).
Polyoxometalate-coupled MXene nanohybrid via poly(ionic liquid) linkers and its electrode for enhanced supercapacitive performance. Nanoscale.
10(42), 20043-20052.
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Xu, Q., Yu, G., Liu, M., Peng, C., Banks, M. K., Xu, W., Wu, R., & Lu, Y.
(2018).
Coumarin-surfactant modified polyoxometalate catalyzed cross dehydrogenative coupling of benzyl alcohol with the para-C-H of unprotected aniline. Catalysis Science and Technology.
8(20), 5133-5136.
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Taormina, R., Galelli, S., Tippenhauer, N. O., Salomons, E., Ostfeld, A., Eliades, D. G., ... Ohar, Z.
(2018).
Battle of the Attack Detection Algorithms: Disclosing Cyber Attacks on Water Distribution Networks. 144(8), 04018048.
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Xu, Q., Li, S., Banks, M. K., Xu, W., & Wu, R.
(2018).
Coumarin-surfactant modified polyoxometalate as highly efficient catalysts for the selective oxidation of benzyl alcohol with air. Catalysis Communications.
114, 24-27.
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Banks, M. K.
(2017).
Texas A&M, TTI, TEES partner in campus transportation technology initiative. Texas Transportation Researcher.
53(1), 14-15.
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Rasekh, A., Hassanzadeh, A., Mulchandani, S., Modi, S., & Banks, M. K.
(2016).
Smart Water Networks and Cyber Security. Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management.
142(7), 01816004.
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Gong, W., Suresh, M. A., Smith, L., Ostfeld, A., Stoleru, R., Rasekh, A., & Banks, M. K.
(2016).
Mobile sensor networks for optimal leak and backflow detection and localization in municipal water networks. Environmental Modelling & Software.
80, 306-321.
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Cheng, L., House, M. W., Weiss, W. J., & Banks, M. K.
(2016).
Monitoring sulfide-oxidizing biofilm activity on cement surfaces using non-invasive self-referencing microsensors. Water Research.
89, 321-329.
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Banks, M. K., Fitzpatrick, K., & Chrysler, S.
(2016).
TTI awarded major FHWA safety R&D contract. Texas Transportation Researcher.
52(4), 20-21.
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Sharp, J., Hawley, J., Black, A. P., Paniati, J. F., Laney, D. M., Cain, D., Bass, J. M., & Banks, M. K.
(2016).
Visionary leader: Christiansen's vision led TTI to new opportunities, steady growth. Texas Transportation Researcher.
52(4), 15-17.
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Suresh, M. A., Zhang, W., Gong, W., Stoleru, R., Rasekh, A., & Banks, M. K.
(2015).
Toward Optimal Monitoring of Flow-Based Systems Using Mobile Wireless Sensor Networks. ACM TRANSACTIONS ON SENSOR NETWORKS.
11(3), 1-37.
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Hill, D., Kerkez, B., Rasekh, A., Ostfeld, A., Minsker, B., & Banks, M. K.
(2014).
Sensing and Cyberinfrastructure for Smarter Water Management: The Promise and Challenge of Ubiquity. Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management.
140(7), 01814002.
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Zhang, W., McLamore, E. S., Wu, R., Stensberg, M., Porterfield, D. M., & Banks, M. K.
(2014).
Glutathione-gated potassium efflux as a mechanism of active biofilm detachment. Water Environment Research.
86(5), 462-469.
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Zhang, W., McLamore, E. S., Garland, N. T., Leon, J., & Banks, M. K.
(2013).
A simple method for quantifying biomass cell and polymer distribution in biofilms. Journal of Microbiological Methods.
94(3), 367-374.
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Huang, Z., McLamore, E. S., Chuang, H. S., Zhang, W., Wereley, S., Leon, J., & Banks, M. K.
(2013).
Shear-induced detachment of biofilms from hollow fiber silicone membranes. Biotechnology and Bioengineering.
110(2), 525-534.
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Jaroch, D., McLamore, E., Zhang, W., Shi, J., Garland, J., Banks, M. K., Porterfield, D. M., & Rickus, J. L.
(2011).
Cell-mediated deposition of porous silica on bacterial biofilms. Biotechnology and Bioengineering.
108(10), 2249-2260.
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McLamore, E. S., Stensberg, M. C., Seplveda, M. S., Zhang, W., Banks, M. K., & Porterfield, D. M.
(2011).
A self-referencing microelectrode for real time measurements of silver flux. Sensors and Actuators, B: Chemical.
153(2), 445-452.
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McLamore, E. S., Shi, J., Jaroch, D., Claussen, J. C., Uchida, A., Jiang, Y., ... Porterfield, D. M.
(2011).
A self referencing platinum nanoparticle decorated enzyme-based microbiosensor for real time measurement of physiological glucose transport. Biosensors and Bioelectronics.
26(5), 2237-2245.
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Kang, D., Schwab, A. P., Johnston, C. T., & Banks, M. K.
(2010).
Adsorption of iron cyanide complexes onto clay minerals, manganese oxide, and soil. Journal of Environmental Science and Health - Part A Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering.
45(11), 1391-1396.
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McLamore, E. S., Zhang, W., Porterfield, D. M., & Banks, M. K.
(2010).
Membrane-aerated biofilm proton and oxygen flux during chemical toxin exposure. Environmental Science and Technology.
44(18), 7050-7057.
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Smith, K. E., Banks, M. K., & Schwab, A. P.
(2009).
Dewatering of contaminated sediments: Greenhouse and field studies. Ecological Engineering.
35(10), 1523-1528.
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McLamore, E., Porterfield, D., & Banks, M.
(2009).
Monitoring the health of bacteria critical to wastewater treatment facilities. Membrane Technology.
2009(8), 10-11.
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Porterfield, D. M., McLamore, E. S., & Banks, M. K.
(2009).
Microsensor technology for measuring H+ flux in buffered media. Sensors and Actuators, B: Chemical.
136(2), 383-387.
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McLamore, E. S., Porterfield, D. M., & Banks, M. K.
(2009).
Non-invasive self-referencing electrochemical sensors for quantifying real-time biofilm analyte flux. Biotechnology and Bioengineering.
102(3), 791-799.
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Barry, B. E., Brophy, S. P., Oakes, W. C., Banks, M. K., & Sharvelle, S. E.
(2008).
Developing professional competencies through challenge to project experiences. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING EDUCATION.
24(6), 1148-1162.
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Hong, L. Y., Banks, M. K., & Schwab, A. P.
(2008).
Removal of Cyanide Contaminants from Rhizosphere Soil. Bioremediation Journal.
12(4), 210-215.
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McLamore, E., Sharvelle, S., Huang, Z., & Banks, K.
(2008).
Simultaneous treatment of graywater and waste gas in a biological trickling filter. Water Environment Research.
80(11), 2096-2103.
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Sharvelle, S., Arabi, M., McLamore, E., & Banks, M. K.
(2008).
Model Development for Biotrickling Filter Treatment of Graywater Simulant and Waste Gas. I. 134(10), 813-825.
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Sharvelle, S., Arabi, M., Banks, M. K., & Mannering, F.
(2008).
Model Sensitivity Analysis for Biotrickling Filter Treatment of Graywater Simulant and Waste Gas. II. 134(10), 826-834.
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Smith, K. E., Schwab, A. P., & Banks, M. K.
(2008).
Dissipation of PAHs in saturated, dredged sediments: a field trial. Chemosphere.
72(10), 1614-1619.
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Schwab, A. P., Zhu, D. S., & Banks, M. K.
(2008).
Influence of organic acids on the transport of heavy metals in soil. Chemosphere.
72(6), 986-994.
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Sharvelle, S., McLamore, E., & Banks, M. K.
(2008).
Hydrodynamic Characteristics in Biotrickling Filters as Affected by Packing Material and Hydraulic Loading Rate. 134(5), 346-352.
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Kang, D., Hong, L. Y., Schwab, A. P., & Banks, M. K.
(2008).
Plant germination and growth after exposure to iron cyanide complexes. Journal of Environmental Science and Health - Part A Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering.
43(6), 627-632.
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Sharvelle, S. E., Garland, J., & Banks, M. K.
(2008).
Biodegradation of polyalcohol ethoxylate by a wastewater microbial consortium. Biodegradation.
19(2), 215-221.
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Euliss, K., Ho, C., Schwab, A. P., Rock, S., & Banks, M. K.
(2008).
Greenhouse and field assessment of phytoremediation for petroleum contaminants in a riparian zone. 99(6), 1961-1971.
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Sharvelle, S., Skvarenina, E., & Banks, M. K.
(2008).
Biodegradation of disodium cocoamphodiacetate by a wastewater microbial consortium. Water Environment Research.
80(3), 276-281.
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Kang, D., Tsao, D., Wang-Cahill, F., Rock, S., Schwab, A. P., & Banks, M. K.
(2008).
Assessment of Landfill Leachate Volume and Concentrations of Cyanide and Fluoride during Phytoremediation. Bioremediation Journal.
12(1), 32-45.
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Cofield, N., Banks, M. K., & Schwab, A. P.
(2008).
Lability of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the rhizosphere. Chemosphere.
70(9), 1644-1652.
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Keller, J., Banks, M. K., & Schwab, A. P.
(2008).
Effect of soil depth on phytoremediation efficiency for petroleum contaminants. Journal of Environmental Science and Health - Part A Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering.
43(1), 1-9.
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Zimmerman, A. R., Kang, D., Ahn, M., Hyun, S., & Banks, M. K.
(2008).
Influence of a soil enzyme on iron-cyanide complex speciation and mineral adsorption. Chemosphere.
70(6), 1044-1051.
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Schwab, P., Zhu, D., & Banks, M. K.
(2007).
Heavy metal leaching from mine tailings as affected by organic amendments. 98(15), 2935-2941.
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Kang, D., Hong, L. Y., Schwab, A. P., & Banks, M. K.
(2007).
Removal of Prussian blue from contaminated soil in the rhizosphere of cyanogenic plants. Chemosphere.
69(9), 1492-1498.
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Cofield, N., Schwab, A. P., & Banks, M. K.
(2007).
Phytoremediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in soil: part I. Dissipation of target contaminants. International Journal of Phytoremediation.
9(5), 355-370.
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Cofield, N., Schwab, A. P., Williams, P., & Banks, M. K.
(2007).
Phytoremediation of polycyclic hydrocarbon contaminated soil: part II. Impact on ecotoxicity. International Journal of Phytoremediation.
9(5), 371-384.
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Sharvelle, S., Lattyak, R., & Banks, M. K.
(2007).
Evaluation of Biodegradability and Biodegradation Kinetics for Anionic, Nonionic, and Amphoteric Surfactants. Water, Air and Soil Pollution: an international journal of environmental pollution.
183(1-4), 177-186.
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Ho, C. H., Applegate, B., & Banks, M. K.
(2007).
Impact of microbial/plant interactions on the transformation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in rhizosphere of Festuca arundinacea. International Journal of Phytoremediation.
9(2), 107-114.
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Yu, D., Kang, N., Bae, W., & Banks, M. K.
(2007).
Characteristics in oxidative degradation by ozone for saturated hydrocarbons in soil contaminated with diesel fuel. Chemosphere.
66(5), 799-807.
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Cofield, N., Banks, M. K., & Schwab, A. P.
(2007).
Evaluation of hydrophobicity in PAH-contaminated soils during phytoremediation. Environmental Pollution.
145(1), 60-67.
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Smith, K. E., Schwab, A. P., & Banks, M. K.
(2007).
Phytoremediation of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)-contaminated sediment: a greenhouse feasibility study. Journal of Environmental Quality.
36(1), 239-244.
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Banks, M. K.
(2006).
Editors Note. 132(12), 1553-1553.
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Schwab, P., Banks, M. K., & Kyle, W. A.
(2006).
Heritability of Phytoremediation Potential for the Alfalfa CultivarRiley in Petroleum Contaminated Soil. Water, Air and Soil Pollution: an international journal of environmental pollution.
177(1-4), 239-249.
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Schwab, A. P., Splichal, P. A., & Banks, M. K.
(2006).
Adsorption of atrazine and alachlor to aquifer material and soil. Water, Air and Soil Pollution: an international journal of environmental pollution.
177(1-4), 119-134.
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Banks, M. K., Schwab, A. P., Cofield, N., Alleman, J. E., Switzenbaum, M., Shalabi, J., & Williams, P.
(2006).
Biosolids-amended soils: Part I. Effect of biosolids application on soil quality and ecotoxicity. Water Environment Research.
78(11), 2217-2230.
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Schwab, A. P., Lewis, K., & Banks, M. K.
(2006).
Biosolids-amended soils: Part II. Chemical lability as a measure of contaminant bioaccessability. Water Environment Research.
78(11), 2231-2243.
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Banks, M. K.
(2006).
Editors Note. 132(10), 1234-1234.
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Ho, C., & Banks, M. K.
(2006).
Degradation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in the Rhizosphere of Festuca arundinacea and Associated Microbial Community Changes. Bioremediation Journal.
10(3), 93-104.
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Banks, M. K.
(2006).
Editors Note. 132(9), 970-970.
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Banks, M. K.
(2006).
Editors Note. 132(8), 830-830.
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Banks, M. K.
(2006).
Editors Note. 132(7), 703-703.
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Banks, M. K.
(2006).
Editors Note. 132(6), 567-567.
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Banks, M. K.
(2006).
Editors Note. 132(5), 433-433.
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Banks, M. K.
(2006).
Editors Note. 132(4), 433-433.
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Schwab, A. P., Splichal, P. A., & Banks, M. K.
(2006).
Persistence of atrazine and alachlor in ground water aquifers and soil. Water, Air and Soil Pollution: an international journal of environmental pollution.
171(1-4), 203-235.
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Schwab, A. P., Hickey, J., Hunter, J., & Banks, M. K.
(2006).
Characteristics of blast furnace slag leachate produced under reduced and oxidized conditions. Journal of Environmental Science and Health - Part A Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering.
41(3), 381-395.
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Banks, M. K.
(2006).
Editors Note. 132(3), 291-291.
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Schwab, A. P., Lewis, K., & Banks, M. K.
(2006).
Lead stabilization by phosphate amendments in soil impacted by paint residue. Journal of Environmental Science and Health - Part A Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering.
41(3), 359-368.
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Banks, M. K., & Schwab, A. P.
(2006).
Ecotoxicity of pentachlorophenol in contaminated soil as affected by soil type. Journal of Environmental Science and Health - Part A Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering.
41(2), 117-128.
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Banks, M. K.
(2006).
Editors Note. 132(2), 157-157.
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Banks, M. K., Schwab, A. P., & Henderson, C.
(2006).
Leaching and reduction of chromium in soil as affected by soil organic content and plants. Chemosphere.
62(2), 255-264.
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Banks, M. K.
(2005).
Editor's Note. 131(12), 1620-1620.
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Banks, M. K.
(2005).
EDITORS NOTE. 131(11), 1480-1480.
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Schwab, A. P., He, Y., & Banks, M. K.
(2005).
The influence of organic ligands on the retention of lead in soil. Chemosphere.
61(6), 856-866.
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Euliss, K. W., Dorsey, B. L., Benke, K. C., Banks, M. K., & Schwab, A. P.
(2005).
The use of plant tissue silica content for estimating transpiration. Ecological Engineering.
25(4), 343-348.
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Banks, M. K., & Schultz, K. E.
(2005).
Comparison of Plants for Germination Toxicity Tests in Petroleum-Contaminated Soils. Water, Air and Soil Pollution: an international journal of environmental pollution.
167(1-4), 211-219.
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Banks, M. K.
(2005).
Editors Note. 131(10), 1360-1360.
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Parrish, Z. D., Banks, M. K., & Schwab, A. P.
(2005).
Assessment of contaminant lability during phytoremediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon impacted soil. Environmental Pollution.
137(2), 187-197.
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Banks, M. K.
(2005).
Editors Note. 131(9), 1244-1244.
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Spriggs, T., Banks, M. K., & Schwab, P.
(2005).
Phytoremediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in manufactured gas plant-impacted soil. Journal of Environmental Quality.
34(5), 1755-1762.
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Banks, M. K.
(2005).
Editors Note. 131(8), 1122-1122.
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Webster, T. J., Tong, Z., Liu, J., & Katherine Banks, M.
(2005).
Adhesion of Pseudomonas fluorescens onto nanophase materials. Nanotechnology.
16(7), S449-S457.
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Banks, M. K.
(2005).
Editors Note. 131(7), 998-998.
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Banks, M. K.
(2005).
Editors Note. 131(6), 833-833.
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YU, D., BAE, W., KANG, N., BANKS, M. K., & CHOI, C.
(2005).
Characterization of Gaseous Ozone Decomposition in Soil. Journal of Soil Contamination.
14(3), 231-247.
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Banks, M. K.
(2005).
Editors Note. 131(5), 666-666.
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Banks, K.
(2005).
Editors Note. 131(4), 503-503.
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Banks, M. K.
(2005).
Editor's Note. 131(3), 335-335.
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Liu, X., Wu, Q., & Banks, M. K.
(2005).
Effect of simultaneous establishment of Sedum alfredii and Zea mays on heavy metal accumulation in plants. International Journal of Phytoremediation.
7(1), 43-53.
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Xiaomei, L., Qitang, W. u., Banks, M. K., & Ebbs, S. D.
(2005).
Phytoextraction of Zn and Cu from sewage sludge and impact on agronomic characteristics. Journal of Environmental Science and Health - Part A Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering.
40(4), 823-838.
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Banks, M. K.
(2005).
Editors Note. 131(2), 175-175.
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Banks, M. K.
(2005).
Editors Note. 131(1), 3-3.
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Parrish, Z. D., Banks, M. K., & Schwab, A. P.
(2005).
Effect of root death and decay on dissipation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the rhizosphere of yellow sweet clover and tall fescue. Journal of Environmental Quality.
34(1), 207-216.
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Banks, M. K.
(2005).
Ripples of Change. 131(1), 2-2.
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Schwab, A. P., He, Y., & Banks, M. K.
(2004).
Influence of Citrate on Adsorption of Zinc in Soils. 130(10), 1180-1187.
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Chen, Y., & Banks, M. K.
(2004).
Bacterial community evaluation during establishment of tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea) in soil contaminated with pyrene. International Journal of Phytoremediation.
6(3), 227-238.
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Parrish, Z. D., Banks, M. K., & Schwab, A. P.
(2004).
Effectiveness of phytoremediation as a secondary treatment for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in composted soil. International Journal of Phytoremediation.
6(2), 119-137.
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Banks, M. K., Yu, W., & Govindaraju, R. S.
(2003).
Bacterial adsorption and transport in saturated soil columns. Journal of Environmental Science and Health - Part A Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering.
38(12), 2749-2758.
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Chen, Y., Banks, M. K., & Schwab, A. P.
(2003).
Pyrene degradation in the rhizosphere of tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea) and switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.). Environmental Science and Technology.
37(24), 5778-5782.
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Banks, M. K., Mallede, H., & Rathbone, K.
(2003).
Rhizosphere microbial characterization in petroleum-contaminated soil. Journal of Soil Contamination.
12(3), 371-385.
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Banks, M. K., Kulakow, P., Schwab, A. P., Chen, Z., & Rathbone, K.
(2003).
Degradation of crude oil in the rhizosphere of Sorghum bicolor. International Journal of Phytoremediation.
5(3), 225-234.
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Siciliano, S. D., Germida, J. J., Banks, K., & Greer, C. W.
(2003).
Changes in microbial community composition and function during a polyaromatic hydrocarbon phytoremediation field trial. Applied and Environmental Microbiology.
69(1), 483-489.
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Banks, M. K., Schwab, P., Liu, B., Kulakow, P. A., Smith, J. S., & Kim, R.
(2003).
The effect of plants on the degradation and toxicity of petroleum contaminants in soil: a field assessment. Advances in biochemical engineering/biotechnology.
78, 75-96.
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Liu, B., Banks, M. K., & Schwab, P.
(2001).
Effects of Soil Water Content on Biodegradation of Phenanthrene in a Mixture of Organic Contaminants. Journal of Soil Contamination.
10(6), 633-658.
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Hutchinson, S. L., Schwab, A. P., & Banks, M. K.
(2001).
Phytoremediation of aged petroleum sludge: effect of irrigation techniques and scheduling. Journal of Environmental Quality.
30(5), 1516-1522.
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Siciliano, S. D., Fortin, N., Mihoc, A., Wisse, G., Labelle, S., Beaumier, D., ... Greer, C. W.
(2001).
Selection of specific endophytic bacterial genotypes by plants in response to soil contamination. 67(6), 2469-2475.
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Hutchinson, S. L., Banks, M. K., & Schwab, A. P.
(2001).
Phytoremediation of aged petroleum sludge: effect of inorganic fertilizer. Journal of Environmental Quality.
30(2), 395-403.
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Kulakow, P. A., Schwab, A. P., & Banks, M. K.
(2000).
Screening Plant Species for Growth on Weathered, Petroleum Hydrocarbon-Contaminated Sediments. International Journal of Phytoremediation.
2(4), 297-317.
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Nedunuri, K. V., Govindaraju, R. S., Banks, M. K., Schwab, A. P., & Chens, Z.
(2000).
Evaluation of phytoremediation for field-scale degradation of total petroleum hydrocarbons. 126(6), 483-490.
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Zhu, D., Schwab, A. P., & Banks, M. K.
(1999).
Heavy metal leaching from mine tailings as affected by plants. Journal of Environmental Quality.
28(6), 1727-1732.
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Schwab, A. P., Su, J., Wetzel, S., Pekarek, S., & Banks, M. K.
(1999).
Extraction of petroleum hydrocarbons from soil by mechanical shaking. Environmental Science and Technology.
33(11), 1940-1945.
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Banks, M. K., Clennan, C., Dodds, W., & Rice, C.
(1999).
Variations in microbial activity due to fluctuations in soil water content at the water table interface. 34(3), 479-505.
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Banks, M. K., Lee, E., & Schwab, A. P.
(1999).
Evaluation of dissipation mechanisms for benzo[a]pyrene in the rhizosphere of tall fescue. Journal of Environmental Quality.
28(1), 294-298.
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Kyle, G., Banks, M. K., & Reddi, L.
(1999).
Transport and biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbons at subsurface sand/clay interfaces. 34(1), 1-29.
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Reddi, L. N., Han, W., & Banks, M. K.
(1998).
Mass Loss from LNAPL Pools under Fluctuating Water Table Conditions. 124(12), 1171-1177.
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Schwab, A. P., Al-Assi, A. A., & Banks, M. K.
(1998).
Adsorption of naphthalene onto plant roots. Journal of Environmental Quality.
27(1), 220-224.
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Wiltse, C. C., Rooney, W. L., Chen, Z., Schwab, A. P., & Banks, M. K.
(1998).
Greenhouse evaluation of agronomic and crude oil phytoremediation potential among alfalfa genotypes. Journal of Environmental Quality.
27(1), 169-173.
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Reddi, L. N., Wei Han, .., & Banks, M. K.
(1997).
Fate and transport of LNAPLs under fluctuating water table conditions. 264-271.
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Wetzel, S. C., Banks, M. K., & Schwab, A. P.
(1997).
Rhizosphere effects on the degradation of pyrene and anthracene in soil. ACS Symposium Series.
664, 254-262.
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Banks, M. K., Wetzel, S. C., & Schwab, A. P.
(1996).
Phytoremediation of petroleum contaminated soils. National Meeting- American Chemical Society Division of Environmental Chemistry.
36(1), 207-208.
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Huang, C. M., & Banks, M. K.
(1996).
Effect of Ozonation on the biodegradability of atrazine in GAC columns. Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part B: Pesticides, Food Contaminants, and Agricultural Wastes.
31(6), 1253-1266.
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Dodds, W. K., Banks, M. K., Clenan, C. S., Rice, C. W., Sotomayor, D., Strauss, E. A., & Yu, W.
(1996).
Biological properties of soil and subsurface sediments under abandoned pasture and cropland. Soil Biology and Biochemistry.
28(7), 837-846.
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Govindaraju, R. S., Koelliker, J. K., Banks, M. K., & Schwab, A. P.
(1996).
COMPARISON OF SPATIAL VARIABILITY OF INFILTRATION PROPERTIES AT TWO SITES IN KONZA PRAIRIE OF EAST-CENTRAL KANSAS. Journal of Hydrologic Engineering - ASCE.
1(3), 131-138.
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Reilley, K. A., Banks, M. K., & Schwab, A. P.
(1996).
Organic chemicals in the environment: dissipation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the rhizosphere. Journal of Environmental Quality.
25(2), 212-219.
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BURCKHARD, S. R., SCHWAB, A. P., & BANKS, M. K.
(1995).
THE EFFECTS OF ORGANIC-ACIDS ON THE LEACHING OF HEAVY-METALS FROM MINE TAILINGS. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.
41(2-3), 135-145.
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Yu, W., Dodds, W. K., Banks, M. K., Skalsky, J., & Strauss, E. A.
(1995).
Optimal staining and sample storage time for direct microscopic enumeration of total and active bacteria in soil with two fluorescent dyes. Applied and Environmental Microbiology.
61(9), 3367-3372.
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SHETTY, K. G., BANKS, M. K., HETRICK, B. A., & SCHWAB, A. P.
(1994).
BIOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF A SOUTHEAST KANSAS MINING SITE. Water, Air and Soil Pollution: an international journal of environmental pollution.
78(1-2), 169-177.
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ABDELSAHEB, I., SCHWAB, A. P., BANKS, M. K., & HETRICK, B. A.
(1994).
CHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF HEAVY-METAL CONTAMINATED SOIL IN SOUTHEAST KANSAS. Water, Air and Soil Pollution: an international journal of environmental pollution.
78(1-2), 73-82.
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ERICKSON, L. E., BANKS, M. K., DAVIS, L. C., SCHWAB, A. P., MURALIDHARAN, N., REILLEY, K., & TRACY, J. C.
(1994).
USING VEGETATION TO ENHANCE IN-SITU BIOREMEDIATION. Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy.
13(4), 226-231.
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BANKS, M. K., SCHWAB, A. P., FLEMING, G. R., & HETRICK, B. A.
(1994).
EFFECTS OF PLANTS AND SOIL MICROFLORA ON LEACHING OF ZINC FROM MINE TAILINGS. Chemosphere.
29(8), 1691-1699.
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BANKS, M. K., WATERS, C. Y., & SCHWAB, A. P.
(1994).
INFLUENCE OF ORGANIC-ACIDS ON LEACHING OF HEAVY-METALS FROM CONTAMINATED MINE TAILINGS. Journal of environmental science and health. Part A, Environmental science and engineering & toxic and hazardous substance control.
29(5), 1045-1056.
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Lee, E., & Banks, M. K.
(1993).
Bioremediation of petroleum contaminated soil using vegetation: A microbial study. 28(10), 2187-2198.
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Banks, M. K., & Bryers, J. D.
(1992).
Deposition of bacterial cells onto glass and biofilm surfaces. Biofouling: the journal of bioadhesion and biofilm research.
6(1), 81-86.
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Banks, M. K., & Bryers, J. D.
(1991).
Bacterial species dominance within a binary culture biofilm. Applied and Environmental Microbiology.
57(7), 1974-1979.
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Banks, M. K., & Bryers, J. D.
(1990).
Cryptic growth within a binary microbial culture. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology.
33(5), 596-601.
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Kazeminasab, S., & Banks, M. K.
(2022).
Towards long-distance inspection for in-pipe robots in water distribution systems with smart motion facilitated by particle filter and multi-phase motion controller. Intelligent Service Robotics.
15(3), 259-273.
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book
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Banks, M. K., Govindaraju, R. S., Schwab, A. P., Kulakow, P., & Finn, J.
(1999).
Phytoremediation of Hydrocarbon-Contaminated Soils. CRC Press.
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Banks, M. K., Govindaraju, R. S., Schwab, A. P., Kulakow, P., & Finn, J.
(1999).
Phytoremediation of Hydrocarbon-Contaminated Soils. CRC Press.
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conference paper
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Kazeminasab, S., Janfaza, V., Razavi, M., & Banks, M. K.
(2021).
Smart Navigation for an In-pipe Robot Through Multi-phase Motion Control and Particle Filtering Method. 342-349.
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Kazeminasab, S., Akbari, A., Jafari, R., & Banks, M. K.
(2021).
Design, Characterization, and Control of a Size Adaptable In-pipe Robot for Water Distribution Systems. 39-46.
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Aghashahi, M., Sundararajan, R., Pourahmadi, M., & Banks, M. K.
(2017).
Water Distribution Systems Analysis Symposium-Battle of the Attack Detection Algorithms (BATADAL). 101-108.
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Sankary, N., Oliker, N., Ostfeld, A., Rasekh, A., Wu, R., Banks, M. K., & Porterfield, M.
(2015).
MOBILE SENSORS FOR WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS. 792-801.
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Suresh, M. A., Smith, L., Rasekh, A., Stoleru, R., Banks, M. K., & Shihada, B.
(2014).
Mobile Sensor Networks for Leak and Backflow Detection in Water Distribution Systems. Proceedings - International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications, AINA.
673-680.
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Rasekh, A., Wu, R., Salim, W., & Banks, M. K.
(2014).
Operation of Mobile Sensors for Monitoring Municipal Drinking Water Distribution Systems. 362-367.
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Perelman, L., Salim, W., Wu, R., Park, J., Ostfeld, A., Banks, M. K., & Porterfield, D. M.
(2013).
Enhancing water distribution system security through water quality mobile sensor operation. 663-674.
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Wu, L., Wan Salim, W., Malhotra, S., Brovont, A., Park, J. H., Pekarek, S. D., Banks, M. K., & Porterfield, D. M.
(2013).
Self-powered mobile sensor for in-pipe potable water quality monitoring. 14-16.
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McLamore, E. S., Porterfield, D. M., Borgens, R. B., & Banks, M. K.
(2011).
Self-referencing luminescent optrodes for non-invasive, real time measurement of extracellular flux. Proceedings of SPIE.
802505-802505-10.
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Frey, G., Qu, M., Banks, M. K., Schwab, A., & Cherkauer, K. A.
(2011).
Thermal Properties of Green Roof Media During Plant Establishment and Growth. 1903-1908.
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McLamore, E., Huang, Z., Sharvelle, S., & Banks, K.
(2006).
Simultaneous Biodegradation of a Two-Phase Fluid: Discolored Biofilm Issues. SAE Technical Papers.
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McLamore, E., Sharvelle, S., Banks, K., & Clark, S.
(2006).
Abiotic Ammonia Mass Transfer in a Biotrickling Filter. 1-9.
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Li, C., Heber, A. J., Huang, H., Ni, J., Lee, S., & Banks, M. K.
(2005).
A New Lab for Testing Biofiltration for Advanced Life Support. SAE Technical Papers.
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Sharvelle, S. A., Banks, M. K., McLamore, E., Kim, Y. S., & Clark, S.
(2005).
Evaluation of Biological Trickling Filter Performance for Graywater Treatment in ALS Systems. SAE Technical Papers.
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Hains-Allen, J., Banks, M. K., Fish, M., & Sharvelle, S.
(2005).
NASA Specialized Center of Research and Training in Advance Life Support (ALS/NSCORT) Education and Outreach Program. SAE Technical Papers.
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Lee, S., Heber, A. J., & Banks, M. K.
(2005).
Simulation of Air Quality in ALS System with Biofiltration. SAE Technical Papers.
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Kang, D. H., Banks, M. K., & Schwab, A. P.
(2005).
Sorption of iron cyanide compounds onto clay minerals and manganese oxides. ACS, Division of Environmental Chemistry - Preprints of Extended Abstracts.
188-191.
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Webster, T. J., Liu, J. X., & Banks, M. K.
(2005).
More efficient capture of bacteria on nanostructured materials. MRS Online Proceedings Library.
273-278.
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Hains-Allen, J., Banks, M. K., Fish, M., & Sharvelle, S.
(2004).
Education and Outreach Program Designed for NASA Specialized Center of Research and Training in Advance Life Support (ALS/NSCORT). SAE Technical Papers.
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Zhong, Z., Banks, M. K., & Webster, T. J.
(2004).
More efficient capture of bacteria on nanophase materials. 8311-8313.
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Sharvelle, S., Banks, M. K., & Maloney, E.
(2004).
Surfactant Biodegradation for Application to Advanced Life Support Water Recycling Systems. SAE Technical Papers.
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Katehi, L., Banks, K., Diefes-Dux, H. A., Follman, D. K., Gaunt, J., Haghighi, K., ... Wankat, P.
(2004).
A new framework for academic reform in engineering education. ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings.
10319-10332.
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Katehi, L., Banks, K., Diefes-Dux, H., Follman, D., Gaunt, J., Haghighi, K., ... Wankat, P.
(2004).
Development of graduate programs in engineering education. ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings.
3803-3815.
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Katehi, L., Banks, K., Diefes-Dux, H. A., Follman, D. K., Gaunt, J., Haghighi, K., ... Wankat, P.
(2004).
Preeminence in first-year engineering programs. ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings.
11189-11199.
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Sharvelle, S., Banks, M. K., Maloney, E., & Graham, K.
(2004).
Graywater Treatment Using Biofilm Reactors for Water Recycling in Advanced Life Support. 384-390.
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Kim, R. H., Schwab, A. P., Banks, M. K., & Newman, L. A.
(2004).
Aging and Weathering Effects on the Phytoremediation of Petroleum Hydrocarbon Contamination in Different Soils. Journal of Soil Contamination.
217-218.
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Sharvelle, S., Banks, M. K., & Heber, A. J.
(2003).
Wastestream Characterization for a Packed Bed Biofilter Intended for Simultaneous Treatment of Graywater and Air in an Advanced Life Support System. SAE Technical Papers.
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Banks, M. K., & Huang, C. M.
(1992).
Atrazine biodegradation in biological GAC columns. National Conference on Environmental Engineering.
516-519.
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Banks, M. K., Hetrick, B. A., Schwab, A. P., Shetty, K. G., Abdelsaheb, I., & Fleming, G.
(1992).
Characterization of a heavy metal contaminated site. National Conference on Environmental Engineering.
463-467.
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Kazeminasab, S., Janfaza, V., Razavi, M., & Banks, M. K.
(2021).
Smart Navigation for an In-pipe Robot Through Multi-phase Motion Control and Particle Filtering Method. 342-349.
Research
principal investigator on
Teaching
teaching activities
- CVEN685 Directed Studies Instructor
- CVEN691 Research Instructor
Works By Students
chaired theses and dissertations
Background
education and training
- Ph.D. in Civil & Environmental Engineering, Duke University - (Durham, North Carolina, United States) 1989
- M.S.E. in Environmental Engineering, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - (Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States) 1985
- B.S.E. in Environmental Engineering, University of Florida - (Gainesville, Florida, United States) 1982
awards and honors
Contact
first name
- M. Katherine
has last name
- Banks
mailing address
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Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station
Office Of The Chancellor, Tamus
3126 TAMUS
College Station, TX 77843-3126
USA
Other
- k-banks@tamu.edu