What is he best known for?
The fields of study he is best known for:
- Organic chemistry
- Oxygen
- Ecology
Kai Bester mainly investigates Environmental chemistry, Chromatography, Sewage treatment, Wastewater and Environmental engineering.
His studies deal with areas such as Sludge, Seawater and Effluent as well as Environmental chemistry.
The Tandem mass spectrometry, High-performance liquid chromatography and Solid phase extraction research Kai Bester does as part of his general Chromatography study is frequently linked to other disciplines of science, such as Atmospheric-pressure chemical ionization, therefore creating a link between diverse domains of science.
His research in Sewage treatment intersects with topics in Trisphosphate and Waste disposal.
Kai Bester interconnects Biomass, Biofilm, Moving bed and Pilot plant in the investigation of issues within Wastewater.
His research integrates issues of First flush, Surface runoff, Stormwater, Biocide and Soil microbiology in his study of Environmental engineering.
His most cited work include:
- Organophosphorus flame retardants and plasticisers in surface waters. (313 citations)
- Triclosan in a sewage treatment process--balances and monitoring data. (247 citations)
- Organophosphate flame retardants and plasticisers in wastewater treatment plants (202 citations)
What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?
The scientist’s investigation covers issues in Environmental chemistry, Wastewater, Sewage treatment, Biocide and Environmental engineering.
His study in the fields of Water pollution under the domain of Environmental chemistry overlaps with other disciplines such as Triclosan.
The Wastewater study combines topics in areas such as Moving bed biofilm reactor, Biofilm, Effluent, Chromatography and Biofilter.
The various areas that Kai Bester examines in his Sewage treatment study include Contamination, Waste disposal, Sewage and Bioreactor.
His Biocide research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Leaching, Carbendazim and Biofouling.
His Environmental engineering research includes elements of Surface runoff and Stormwater.
He most often published in these fields:
- Environmental chemistry (51.89%)
- Wastewater (34.59%)
- Sewage treatment (21.08%)
What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2017-2021)?
- Wastewater (34.59%)
- Environmental chemistry (51.89%)
- Biocide (20.54%)
In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:
His scientific interests lie mostly in Wastewater, Environmental chemistry, Biocide, Sewage treatment and Moving bed biofilm reactor.
His work deals with themes such as Sulfamethizole, Biofilm, Effluent, Biofilter and Ozone, which intersect with Wastewater.
Borrowing concepts from Photodegradation, Kai Bester weaves in ideas under Environmental chemistry.
His Biocide research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of Sludge, Hydrothermal liquefaction, Beneficial use and Biofouling.
His study in the field of Sewage sludge treatment is also linked to topics like Triclosan.
His Biodegradation research integrates issues from Chromatography, Environmental engineering and Wetland.
Between 2017 and 2021, his most popular works were:
- Sono-activated persulfate oxidation of diclofenac: Degradation, kinetics, pathway and contribution of the different radicals involved. (50 citations)
- Biological removal of pharmaceuticals from hospital wastewater in a pilot-scale staged moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) utilising nitrifying and denitrifying processes. (29 citations)
- Removal of pharmaceuticals, toxicity and natural fluorescence through the ozonation of biologically-treated hospital wastewater, with further polishing via a suspended biofilm (23 citations)
In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:
- Organic chemistry
- Oxygen
- Ecology
Kai Bester focuses on Wastewater, Sewage treatment, Moving bed biofilm reactor, Environmental chemistry and Biodegradation.
Kai Bester has researched Wastewater in several fields, including Effluent and Biofilm.
His Sewage treatment research includes themes of Sand filter, Biocide and Stormwater.
Kai Bester has included themes like Photodissociation, Carbendazim and Titanium dioxide in his Environmental chemistry study.
The Biodegradation study combines topics in areas such as Chromatography, Enantiomer, Slow sand filter and Bioreactor.
In general Chromatography study, his work on Sulfamethizole often relates to the realm of Atenolol, thereby connecting several areas of interest.
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