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2023

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Overview

Simon A. Parsons is affiliated with Cranfield University in the United Kingdom. Their research spans multiple fields, primarily focusing on materials science and environmental science. Within these broad areas, Parsons has contributed to subfields including materials chemistry, water science and technology, health, toxicology and mutagenesis, industrial and manufacturing engineering, and ocean engineering.

The main topics addressed in their research include crystallization and solubility studies, X-ray diffraction in crystallography, water treatment and disinfection, wastewater treatment and reuse, fecal contamination and water quality, water-energy-food nexus studies, and water resources management and optimization.

Parsons has published research extensively in venues such as The Cambridge Structural Database, Infrastructure Asset Management, and Environmental Science Water Research & Technology. The most frequent publication venue is The Cambridge Structural Database, where Parsons has contributed to multiple experimental crystal structure determinations.

  • Editorial Perspectives: Scottish Water case study, 2020, Environmental Science Water Research & Technology
  • Transforming Scottish Water's asset management to ensure sustainable investment decisions, 2024, Infrastructure Asset Management
  • CCDC 1994630: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination, 2020, The Cambridge Structural Database
  • CCDC 1958844: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination, 2020, The Cambridge Structural Database
  • CCDC 1994633: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination, 2020, The Cambridge Structural Database

Parsons collaborates frequently with a range of researchers. Notable co-authors include Bryan T. Adey, Rachael Picken, Nicholas P. Funnell, Craig L. Bull, and Christopher J. Ridley. Each of these co-authors has worked on multiple publications alongside Parsons.

Best Publications

  • Struvite formation, control and recovery

    James D Doyle;Simon A Parsons

  • Advanced oxidation processes for water treatment: advances and trends for R & D

    Christos Comninellis;Agnieszka Kapalka;Sixto Malato;Simon A Parsons

  • Phosphorus Recovery from Wastewater by Struvite Crystallization: A Review

    K. S. Le Corre;E. Valsami-Jones;P. J. Hobbs;S. A. Parsons

  • A review of floc strength and breakage.

    Peter Jarvis;Bruce Jefferson;J. Gregory;Simon A. Parsons

  • Characterisation of algogenic organic matter extracted from cyanobacteria, green algae and diatoms

    Rita K. Henderson;Andy Baker;Simon A. Parsons;Bruce Jefferson

  • Odour measurements for sewage treatment works

    P. Gostelow;S.A. Parsons;R.M. Stuetz

  • The impact of algal properties and pre-oxidation on solid-liquid separation of algae.

    Rita Henderson;Simon A. Parsons;Bruce Jefferson

  • Potential phosphorus recovery by struvite formation.

    Y Jaffer;T.A Clark;P Pearce;S.A Parsons

  • Developments in odour control and waste gas treatment biotechnology: a review

    Joanna E Burgess;Simon A Parsons;Richard M Stuetz

  • Impact of calcium on struvite crystal size, shape and purity

    Kristell S. Le Corre;Eugenia Valsami-Jones;Phil Hobbs;Simon A. Parsons

  • Breakage, regrowth, and fractal nature of natural organic matter flocs.

    Peter Jarvis;Bruce Jefferson;Simon A Parsons

  • Seasonal variations in natural organic matter and its impact on coagulation in water treatment.

    Emma L. Sharp;Simon A. Parsons;Bruce Jefferson

  • The impact of differing cell and algogenic organic matter (AOM) characteristics on the coagulation and flotation of algae.

    Rita Kay Henderson;Simon A. Parsons;Bruce Jefferson

  • Technologies for domestic wastewater recycling

    B Jefferson;A Laine;S Parsons;T Stephenson

  • Comparison of the disinfection by-product formation potential of treated waters exposed to chlorine and monochloramine.

    Cynthia M.M. Bougeard;Emma H. Goslan;Bruce Jefferson;Simon A. Parsons

  • Partial Oxidation by Ozone to Remove Recalcitrance from Wastewaters - a Review

    A.B. C. Alvares;C. Diaper;S. A. Parsons

  • Calcium carbonate scale formation and control

    Jitka MacAdam;Simon A. Parsons

  • A comparison of disinfection by-products found in chlorinated and chloraminated drinking waters in Scotland.

    Emma H. Goslan;Stuart W. Krasner;Matthew Bower;Sophie A. Rocks

  • Impact of fractional character on the coagulation of NOM

    E.L. Sharp;P. Jarvis;S.A. Parsons;B. Jefferson

  • Successful Removal of Algae through the Control of Zeta Potential

    R. K. Henderson;S. A. Parsons;B. Jefferson

Frequent Co-Authors

Bruce Jefferson
Bruce Jefferson Cranfield University
Peter Jarvis
Peter Jarvis Cranfield University
Tom Stephenson
Tom Stephenson Cranfield University
Simon Judd
Simon Judd Cranfield University
Phil J. Hobbs
Phil J. Hobbs Rothamsted Research
Eugenia Valsami-Jones
Eugenia Valsami-Jones University of Birmingham
Richard M. Stuetz
Richard M. Stuetz University of New South Wales
Elise Cartmell
Elise Cartmell Cranfield University
Alistair B.A. Boxall
Alistair B.A. Boxall University of York
Steve Dunn
Steve Dunn London South Bank University

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