Dr. Yusong Li Dr. Li's Lab Dr. Li's Web Page email: Dr. Yusong Li NCMN Homepage

 

Current Research

My research interests include investigation of the complex physical, chemical and biological processes that govern flow and transport of contaminants in the environment systems across multiple scales. Particularly, I focused on investigating fate and transport of engineered nanomaterial, and modeling multiphase and compositional flow in porous media, at both pore- and continuum scales. Current research topics include:

  • Numerical simulation of fate and transportation of engineered nanomaterials in porous media
  • Numerical simulation to investigate the influence of nanoscale chemistry on abiotic attenuation of chlorinated in the vapor intrusion pathway
  • Microfluidic investigation of nanomaterial transport in porous media
  • Application of engineered nanomaterials for environmental remediation

Recent Publications

  1. May, R. and Li, Y. 2013. The effects of particle size on the deposition of fluorescent nanoparticles in porous media: Direct observation using laser scanning cytometry. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 418, pg. 84-91
  2. May, R., Akbariyeh, S., and Li, Y. 2012. Pore-Scale Investigation of Nanoparticle Transport in Saturated Porous Media Using Laser Scanning Cytometry. Environ. Sci. Technol., DOI:10.1021/es301749s.
  3. Wang, Y., Li, Y., Costanza, J., Abriola, L., Pennell, K. 2012. Enhanced Mobility of Fullerene (C60) Nanoparticles in the Presence of Stabilizing Agents. Environ. Sci. Technol., DOI:10.1021/es302541g
  4. Bai, C. and Y. Li, 2012. Modeling the transport and retention of nC60 nanoparticles in the subsurface under different release scenarios. Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, 136-137: p. 43-55.
  5. Seymour, M. B.; Su, C.; Gao, Y.; Lu, Y.; Li, Y., 2012. Characterization of Carbon Nano-Onions for Heavy Metal Ion Remediation. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, DOI:10.1007/s11051-012-1087-y.
  6. Wang, Y., Li, Y., Abriola, L.M., K.D. Pennell. (2010) Transport and Retention of Fullerene Nanoparticles (nC60) in Natural Soils. Journal of Environmental Quality, 39:1925–1933, doi:10.2134/jeq2009.0411.
  7. Li, Y., and LeBoeuf, E.J. (2009) Investigation of Transport- and Sorption-Related Factors on the Removal of Hydrophobic Organic Compounds in Heterogeneous Soils Using a Hierarchical Modeling Approach. Transport in Porous Media. DOI 10.1007/s11242-009-9504-0.
  8. Li, Y.; Wang, Y.; Pennell, K. D; Abriola, L. M. (2008) Investigation of the Transport and Deposition of Fullerene (C60) Nanoparticles in Quartz Sands under Varying Flow Conditions. Environmental Science & Technology 42(19), 7174-7180.
  9. Wang, Y., Y. Li, and K.D. Pennell. Influence of Electrolyte Species and Concentration on the Aggregation and Transport of Fullerene Nanoparticles in Quartz Sands. (2008) Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 27(9), 1860-1867.
  10. Wang, Y., Y. Li, L.M. Abriola, and K.D. Pennell. (2008) Transport and Retention of C60 Fullerene in Water-Saturated Soils. Environmental Science & Technology, 42(10), 3588-3594.
  11. Li, Y., Pennell, K.D., Phelan, T.J., Ramsburg, C.A., and Abriola, L.M. (2007) Validation of the Total Trapping Number Concept via Low Interfacial Tension DNAPL Mobilization, Environmental Science & Technology, 41(23), 8135-8141.
  12. Li, Y., LeBoeuf, E. J. and Basu, P. K. (2005) A Least Squares Finite Element Scheme for Lattice Boltzmann Method on Unstructured Meshes. Physical Review E 72 (11), Art. No., 046711
  13. Li, Y., LeBoeuf, E. J., Basu, P. K., and Mahadaven, S. (2005) Stochastic Modeling of the Permeability of Randomly-Generated Heterogeneous Porous Media. Advances in Water Resources, 28(8), 835-844.
  14. 14.  Li, Y., LeBoeuf, E. J., and Basu, P. K. (2004). Least Squares Finite Element Lattice Boltzmann Method.  Physical Review E, 69 (6), Art. No., 06570(R).
  15. Li, Y., LeBoeuf, E. J., Basu, P. K., and Turner, L. H. (2003). Development of a Web-Based Mass Transfer Processes Laboratory: System Development and Implementation. Computer Applications in Engineering Education, 11(1), 25-39.