Peer-Reviewed Publications

1. Hsieh, P-C, Lee, C-L*, Jen, J-F and Chang, K-C, 2015 “Complexation-flocculation combined with microwave assisted headspace solid-phase microextraction in determining the binding constants of hydrophobic organic pollutants to dissolved humic substances” Analyst  140, 1275-1280 ( DOI: 10.1039/c4an01923g) (MOST 102-2611-M-110-009, 97-2611-M-110-008, DOE 97C030219, DOE 01C030703, KMU-TP103A27) (IF=3.906, 7/76=9.2% in Chemistry, Analytical) (Time cited: 0)

2. Jiang, J-J, Lee, C-L*, Fang, M-D, Tu, B-W and Liang, Y-J, 2014 “Impacts of emerging contaminants on surrounding aquatic environment from a youth festival” Environmental Science & Technology 49, 792-799 (DOI: 10.1021/es503944e) (NSC 99-2911-I-110-018, NSC 101-2611-M-110-012, DOE 02C030703, DOE 02C030203, and  KMU-TP103A27) (IF=5.481, 8/216=3.70% in Environmental Sciences) (Time cited: 0)

3. Hsieh, P-C, Jen, J-F, Lee, C-L* and Chang, K-C, 2014. “Determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in environmental water samples by microwave-assisted headspace solid-phase microextraction” Environmental Engineering Science (DOI: 10.1089/ees.2014.0295) (NSC 97-2611-M-110-008, NSC 101-2611-M-110-012, DOE 97C030219, and DOE 01C030203) (SCI) (*corresponding author) (IF=0.993, 168/216=77.7% in Environmental Sciences) (Time cited: 0)

4. Chang, W-T, Fang, M-D, Lee, C-L* and P. Brimblecombe, 2014. “Measuring bioavailable PAHs in estuarine water using semipermeable membrane devices with performance reference compounds” Marine Pollution Bulletin 89(1-2), 376-283 (DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2014.09.031) (NSC 101-2611-M-110-012, DOE 01C030203, and KMU-TP103A00) (SCI) (*corresponding author) (IF=2.793, 12/103=11.7% in Marine & Freshwater Biology) (Time cited: 0)

5. Shiu, R-F, Chin, W-C and Lee, C-L*, 2014. “Carbonaceous particles reduce marine microgel formation” Scientific Reports 4:5856. (DOI: 10.1038/srep05856) (NSC 101-2611-M-110-012, and DOE 02C030203) (SCI) (*corresponding author) (IF=5.078, 5/55=9.1% in Multidisciplinary sciences) (Time cited: 0)

6. Kuo, L-J, Lee, C-L*, P. Louchouarn, Huh, C-A, Liu, JT, Chen, J-C and Lee, K-J, 2014. “A centennial record of anthropogenic impacts and extreme weather events in southwestern Taiwan: Evidence from sedimentary molecular markers in coastal margin” Marine Pollution Bulletin, 86(1-2), 244-253 (DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2014.07.010) (NSC 97-2611-M-110-008, NSC 101-2611-M-110-012, and DOE 99C0302) (SCI) (*corresponding author) (IF=2.793, 12/103=11.7% in Marine & Freshwater Biology) (Time cited: 0)

7. Jiang, J-J, Lee, C-L* and Fang, M-D, 2014. “Emerging Organic Contaminants in Coastal Waters: Anthropogenic Impact, Environmental Release and Ecological Risk” Marine Pollution Bulletin, 85(2), 391-399 (DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2013.12.045) (NSC 100-2611-M-110-010, NSC 102-2922-I-110-058, DOE 01C030203 and DOE 01C030703) (SCI) (*corresponding author) (IF=2.793, 12/103=11.7% in Marine & Freshwater Biology) (Time cited: 1)

8. Lai, I-C, Lee, C-L*, Ko, F-C, Lin, R-J and Huang, H-C, 2014. “Persistent organic pollutants in tropical coastal and offshore environment: part A—atmospheric polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons” International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. (DOI: 10.1007/s13762-013-0482-y). (NSC 98-2011-M-110-008, and DOE 98C030219) (SCI) (*corresponding author) (IF=1.794, 102/216=47.2% in Environmental Sciences) (Time cited: 1)

9. Lin, B-S, P. Brimblecombe, Lee, C-L* and Liu JT, 2013. “Tracing typhoon effects on particulate transport in a submarine canyon using polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons” Marine Chemistry, 157, 1-11(DOI: 10.1016/j.marchem.2013.07.004). (NSC 97-2611-M-110-008, NSC 98-2611-M-110-008, NSC 100-2911-I-110-017 and DOE 99C0302) (SCI) (*corresponding author) (IF=3.200, 7/59=11.8% in Oceanography) (Time cited: 1)

10. Cheng, J-O, Ko, F-C*, Lee, C-L and Fang, M-D, 2013. “Air-water exchange fluxes of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the tropical coast, Taiwan” Chemosphere, 90(10), 2614-2622 (DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2012.11.020). (SCI) (*corresponding author) (IF=3.499, 32/216=14.8% in Environmental Sciences) (Time cited: 5)

11. Lai, I-C, Chang, Y-C, Lee, C-L*, Chiou, G-Y and Huang, H-C, 2013. “Source Identification and Characterization of Atmospheric Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons along the southwestern coastal area of Taiwan – with A GMDH Approach” Journal of Environmental Management. 115, 60-68 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2012.11.018). (NSC 97-2611-M-110-008, NSC 98-2611-M-110-008 and DOE 98C030219) (SCI) (*corresponding author) (IF=3.188, 39/216=18.1% in Environmental Sciences) (Time cited: 2)

12. Fang, M-D, Lee, C-L*, Jiang, J-J, Ko, F-C and Joel E. Baker, 2012. “Diffusive exchange of PAHs across the air-water interface of the Kaohsiung Harbor lagoon, Taiwan” Journal of Environmental Management, 110, 179-187. (DOI:10.1016/j.jenvman.2012.06.001) (NSC 93-2611-M-110-011, NSC 94-2611-M-110-011 and DOE 95C0302) (SCI) (*corresponding author) (IF=3.188, 39/216=18.1% in Environmental Sciences) (Time cited: 5)

13. Cheng, J-O, Ko, F-C*, Li, J-J, Chen, T-H, Chen, Y-M & Lee, C-L, 2012. “Concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon in the surface sediments from inter-tidal areas of Kenting coast, Taiwan” Environmental Monitoring & Assessment, 184(6), 3481–3490. (DOI: 10.1007/s10661-011-2202-8) (SCI) (*corresponding author) (IF=1.679, 107/216=49.5% in Environmental Sciences) (Time cited: 5)

14. Huang, H-C, Lee, C-L*, Lai, C-H, Fang, M-D and Lai, I-C, 2012. “Transboundary movement of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the Kuroshio Sphere of the Western Pacific Ocean” Atmospheric Environment, 54, 470-479. (DOI: 10.1016/j.atmosenv.2012.02.066) (NSC 96-2611-M-005, NSC 97-2611-M-008, DOE 97C030219) (SCI) (*corresponding author) (IF=3.062, 45/216=20.8% in Environmental Sciences) (Time cited: 3)

15. Hsieh, P-C, P. Brimblecombe, Lee, C-L* and Hsu, S-H, 2012. “The role of the characteristics of humic substance in binding with benzo[h]quinoline” Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 31(2), 246-252 (DOI: 10.1002/etc.735). (NSC 97-2611-M-110-008, NSC 98-2611-M-110-008, NSC 99-2611-M-110-004, DOE 98C030219, and DOE  99C030219) (SCI) (*corresponding author) (IF=2.826, 52/216=24.1% in Environmental Sciences) (Time cited: 0)

16. Hsieh, C-Y*, Lee, C-L, Kuo, W-C, Chen, T-C, Wang, Y-K and Yu, B-Y, 2011. “PCB in Donggang River Watershed sediment, Taiwan” Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part A, 46(5), 480-489. (DOI:10.1080/10934529.2011.551727). (SCI) (*corresponding author) (IF=1.135, 149/216=69.0% in Environmental Sciences) (Time cited: 0)

17. Lai, I-C, Lee, C-L*, Zeng, K-Y and Huang, H-C, 2011. “Seasonal variation of Atmospheric Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons along the Kaohsiung Coast.” Journal of Environmental Management, 92(8), 2029-2037. (DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.03.026). (NSC 96-2611-M-110-005, NSC 97-2611-M-110-008 and DOE 97C030219) (SCI) (*corresponding author) (IF=3.188, 39/216=18.1% in Environmental Sciences) (Time cited: 8)

18. Jiang, J-J, Lee, C-L*, Fang, M-D, Ko, F-C and J. Baker, 2011. “Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers and Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Sediments of Southwest Taiwan: Regional Characteristics and Potential Sources” Marine Pollution Bulletin, 62(4), 815-823. (DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2010.12.019). (NSC 95-2611-M-110-013, NSC 94-2611-M-110-011 and DOE 95C0302) (SCI) (*corresponding author) (IF=2.793, 12/103=11.7% in Marine & Freshwater Biology) (Time cited: 14)

19. Huang, Y-J, Lee, C-L* and Fang, M-D, 2011. “Distribution and source differentiation of PAHs and PCBs among size and density fractions in contaminated harbor sediment particles and their implications in toxicological assessment” Marine Pollution Bulletin, 62(2), 432-439. (DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2010.11.022). (NSC 96-2611-M-110-005, NSC 95-2815-C-110-025-M and DOE 96C030219) (SCI) (*corresponding author) (IF=2.793, 12/103=11.7% in Marine & Freshwater Biology) (Time cited: 5)

20. Hsieh, C-Y*, Lee, C-L, Miaw, C-L, Wang, Y-K and Gau, H-S, 2010. “Characteristics and distribution of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in sediments from Donggang river and its tributaries, Taiwan” Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part A, 45(13), 1689-1701. (DOI: 10.1080/10934529.2010.513226). (SCI) (*corresponding author) (IF=1.135, 149/216=69.0% in Environmental Sciences) (Time cited: 2)

21. S. Batchelli, F. Muller *, Chang, K-C and Lee, C-L, 2010. “Evidence for Strong but Dynamic Iron-Humic Colloidal Associations in Humic-Rich Coastal Waters” Environmental Science & Technology, 44(22), 8485-8490. (DOI: 10.1021/es101081c). (SCI) (*corresponding author) (IF=5.481, 8/216=3.70% in Environmental Sciences) (Time cited: 20)

22. Cheng, J-O, Cheng, Y-M, Chen, T-H, Hsieh, P-C, Fang, M-D, Lee, C-L and Ko, F-C*, 2010. “A Preliminary Assessment of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Distribution in the Kenting Coral Reef Waters of Southern Taiwan” Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 58(3), 489-498. (DOI: 10.1007/s00244-009-9411-y). (NSC95-2611-M-291-001) (SCI) (*corresponding author) (IF=1.96, 93/216=43.1% in Environmental Science) (Time cited: 7)

23. Kuo, C-H and Lee, C-L*, 2010. “Treatment of oil/water emulsions using seawater-assisted microwave irradiation” Separation and Purification Technology, 74(3), 288-293. (DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2010.06.017). (SCI) (*corresponding author) (NSC 95-2611-M-110-013 and DOE 95C0302) (IF=3.065, 17/133=12.8% in Engineering, Chemical) (Time cited: 5)

24. Hsieh, P-C, Hsu, S-H, Lee, C-L* and P. Brimblecombe, 2010. “pH dependence of binding benzo(h)quinoline and humic acid and effects on fluorescence quenching” Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 29(8), 1696-1702. (DOI: 10.1002/etc.220). (SCI) (*corresponding author) (NSC 95-2611-M-110-013, NSC 96-2611-M-110-005, DOE 95C030219, and DOE 96C030219) (IF=2.826, 52/216=24.1% in Environmental Sciences) (Time cited: 3)

25. Hsieh, P-C, Lee, C-L* and Chiu, A-A, 2010. “Desorption Kinetics of Naphthalene from Sediment Particles: Batch and Stepwise Desorption Approach” Water Science and Technology, 61(4), 1011-1017. (DOI: 10.2166/wst.2010.001). (SCI) (*corresponding author) (NSC 96-2611-M-110-005, NSC 95-2815-C-110-025 and DOE 96C030219) (IF=1.212, 44/81=54.3% in Water Resources) (Time cited: 0)

26. Lee, C-L*, Fang, M-D, Huang, H-C, Lin, B-S, Mok, H-K and Nung, W-C, 2009. “Atmospheric Transport of Anthropogenic Pollutants to the Kuroshio Current near Orchid Island, Taiwan” Kuroshio Science, 3(1), 45-48. (*corresponding author) (NSC 93-2611-M-110-011, NSC 94-2611-M-110-011 and DOE 95C0302)

27. Jiang, J-J, Lee, C-L*, Fang, M-D and Liu, J-T, 2009. “Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in coastal sediments of southwest Taiwan: an appraisal of diagnostic ratios in source recognition” Marine Pollution Bulletin, 58(5), 752-760. (DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2008.12.017). (SCI) (*corresponding author) (NSC 95-2611-M-110-013, NSC 94-2611-M-110-011 and DOE 95C0302) ((IF=2.793, 12/103=11.7% in Marine & Freshwater Biology) (Time cited: 25)

28. Kuo, C-H and Lee, C-L*, 2009. “Treatment of a cutting oil emulsion by microwave irradiation” Separation Science and Technology, 44(8), 1799-1815. (DOI: 10.1080/01496390902775869). (SCI) (*corresponding author) (NSC 93-2611-M-110-011 and DOE 95C0302) (IF=1.200, 71/133=53.4% in Engineering, Chemical) (Time cited: 2)

29. Fang, M-D, Chang W-K, Lee, C-L* and Liu, J-T, 2009. “The Use of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons as a Particulate Tracer in the Water Column of Kaoping Submarine Canyon” Journal of Marine System, 76(4), 457-467. (DOI: 10.1016/j.jmarsys.2007.08.004). (SCI) (*corresponding author) (NSC 93-2611-M-110-011, NSC 94-2611-M-110-020 and DOE 95C0302) (IF=2.476, 20/103=19.4% in Marine & Freshwater Biology) (Time cited: 16)

30. Liu, J-T*, Hung, J-J, Lin, H-L, Hun, C-A, Lee, C-L, Hsu, Ray T., Huang, Y-W and Chu, Joel C., 2009. “From suspended particles to strata: The fate of terrestrial substances in the Gaoping (Kaoping) submarine canyon” Journal of Marine Systems, 76(4), 417–432. (DOI: 10.1016/j.jmarsys.2008.01.010). (SCI) (*corresponding author) (NSC 94-2611-M-110-020) (IF=2.476, 20/103=19.4% in Marine & Freshwater Biology) (Time cited: 21)

31. Hsieh, P-C, Lin, J-H and Lee, C-L*, 2009. “Mixing of dissolved organic matter from distinct sources: Using fluorescent pyrene as probe” Journal of Environment Science and Health, part A., 44(2), 170-178. (DOI: 10.1080/10934520802539814). (SCI) (*corresponding author) (NSC 92-2611-M-110-009 and DOE 95C0302) (IF=1.135, 149/216=69.0% in Environmental Sciences) (Time cited: 3)

32. M-D Fang, F-C Ko, J Baker and C-L Lee* 2008, “Seasonality of diffusive exchange of polychlorinated biphenyls and hexachlorobenzene across the air-sea interface of Kaohsiung Harbor, Taiwan.” Science of the Total Environment. 407(1), 548-565(NSC 93-2611-M-110-011, NSC 94-2611-M-110-011) (*corresponding author)

33. M-D Fang, P-C Hsieh, F-C Ko, J. E. Baker, C-L Lee*, 2007, “Sources and distribution of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the sediments of Kaoping river and submarine canyon system, Taiwan.” Marine Pollution Bulletin, 54(8), 1179-1189. (NSC 92-2611-M-110-009, NSC 93-2611-M-110-011 ) (SCI) (*corresponding author)

34. F-C Ko, M-D Fang, C-L Lee, and J Baker*, 2007, “Composition and distribution of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the surface sediments from the Susquehanna River.” Chemosphere 66 (2) 277–285 (SCI)

35. M-D Fang, H-T Fang, C-L Lee*, F-C Ko and J. E. Baker, 2006, “Concentrations of PCB Congeners in Cultivated Oysters (Crassostrea gigas) of Western Taiwan.” Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 51, 223–231(NSC91-2611-M-110-008) (SCI) (*corresponding author)

36. L-J Kuo and C-L Lee*, 2005, “Stage-change in binding of pyrene to selected humic substances under different ionic strengths.” Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24(4) 58-66 (NSC90-2611-M-110-013 and NSC91-2611-M-110-008) (SCI) (*corresponding author)

37. C-L Lee*, H-J Song and M-D Fang, 2005, “Pollution topography of chlorobenzenes and hexachlorobutadiene in sediments along Kaohsiung coast, Taiwan – a comparison of two consecutive years’ survey with statistical interpretation.” Chemosphere 58(11) 1503-1516  (NSC86-2611-E-110-008) (SCI) (*corresponding author)

38. C-L Lee*, M-T Hsieh and M-D Fang, 2005, “Aliphatic and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in the Sediments of Kaohsiung Harbour and Adjacent Coast, Taiwan.” Environmental Monitoring & Assessment. 100 (1-3) 217-234 (NSC88-CPC-E-110-002 and NSC-88-2211-E-110-004) (SCI) (*corresponding author)

39. C-L Lee*, L-J Kuo, H-L Wang and P-C Hsieh, 2003, “Effects of ionic strength on the binding of phenanthrene and pyrene to the humic substances: Three-Stage Variation Model.” Water Research, 37(17)4250-4258. (NSC88-2211-E-110-004 and NSC89-2611-M110-006) (SCI) (*corresponding author)

40. Fang, M-D, C-L Lee* and C-S Yu, 2003, “Distribution and source recognition of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the sediments of Hsin-ta Harbour and adjacent coastal areas, Taiwan.” Marine Pollution Bulletin, 46(8)941-953 (NSC89-2611-M-110-020) (SCI) (*corresponding author.)

41. C-L Lee*, H-J Song and  M-D Fang, 2000, “Concentrations of chlorobenzenes, hexachlorobutadiene and heavy metals in surficial sediments of Kaohsiung coast, Taiwan.” Chemosphere, 41, 889-899 (NSC86-2611-E-110-008) (SCI) (*corresponding author.)

42. C-L Lee*, H-T Huang, L-J Kuo, 2000, “Experimental validation of an OMS model for the sorption behaviors of PAHs onto aluminum oxide coated with humic acids.” Journal of Environment Science and Health, part A. 35, 515-536. (SCI) (*corresponding author)

43. C-L Lee*, Tsen C. Wang, C-K Lin and H-K Mok, 1999 “Heavy metals removal by a promising locally available aquatic plant in Taiwan,” Water Science and Technology, 39 (10/11)177-181 (SCI) (*corresponding author)

44. C-L Lee* and L-J Kuo, 1999, “Quantification of the dissolved organic matter effect on the sorption of hydrophobic organic pollutant: Application of an overall mechanistic sorption model.” Chemosphere, 38, 807-821 (NSC86-261 l-E-110-003.) (SCI) (*corresponding author.)

45. C-L Lee*, T-C Wang, C-H Hsu, and A-A Chiou, 1998, “Heavy metal sorption by aquatic plants in Taiwan.” Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 561, 497–504 (NSC91-2611-M-110-008) (SCI) (*corresponding author)

46. C-L Lee*,    M-D Fang and M-T Hsieh, 1998, “Characterization and distribution of metals in surficial sediments in southwestern Taiwan.” Marine Pollution Bulletin, 36(6)464-471 (NSC85-2211-E-100-010) (SCI) (*corresponding author.)

47. C-L Lee* and     M-D Fang, 1997, “Sources and distribution of chlorobenzenes and hexachlorobutadiene in surficial sediments along the coast of southwestern Taiwan.” Chemosphere, 35(9)2039-2050 (NSC84-261l-E-110-006) (SCI) (*corresponding author.)

48. C-L Lee^*, H-Y Chen and M-Y Chuang, 1996, “Use of oyster, Crassostrea gigas, and ambient water to assess metal pollution status of the charting coastal area, Taiwan, after the 1986 green oyster incident.” Chemosphere, 33(12)2505-2532 (Grant 1992-12.1-F-G and 1993-1.2-F-01).  (SCI) (*corresponding author.)

49. C-L Lee* and M-D Fang, 1996, “Persistents Pollutants Contamination in surficial Sediments from two Ocean Outfall Fields, Taiwan, II: Chlorobenzenes.”  J. Environ. Pro. Soc. R.O.C., 19(2)1-13.

50. C-L Lee* and M-D Fang, 1996, “Persistents Pollutants Contamination in surficial Sediments from two Ocean Outfall Fields, Taiwan, I: Heavy Metals.”  J. Environ. Pro. Soc. R.O.C., 19(1)73-88.

51. C-L Lee* and H. Tsai, 1995, “Behaviors of mixed solutes in surfactant admicelles.” Separation Science and Technology. 30(2) 285-299 (SCI) (*corresponding author)

52. C-L Lee* and Hung, Y., 1995, “Contaminated of metals in biota and water column in Erhjin Chi Estuary-comparison with the green oyster period.” J. Environ. Pro. Soc. R.O.C. 18(1)58-76.

53. C-L Lee*, M. A. Yeskie, J. H. Harwell and E. A. O'Rear, 1990, “Two-Site Adsolubilization Model Of Incorporation Of Alcohols Into Adsorbed Surfactant Aggregates”, Langmuir, (6) 1758-1762 (SCI) (*corresponding author)

54. C-L Lee*, E. A. O'Rear, J. H. Harwell and J. A. Sheffield, 1990, “Synthesis And Characterization Of A Simple Chiral Surfactant For Racemate Resolution”, J. Colloid Interface Sci., 137(1)296-299 (SCI) (*corresponding author)

55. J. Wu, C-L Lee*, J. H. Harwell and E. A. O'Rear, 1989, “Adsorbed Surfactant Bilayers As Two-Dimensional Solvents: Surface Modification By Thin-Film Formation”, Surfactant Science Series, (33)173-203.  (SCI) (*corresponding author)

56. J. W. Barton, T. P. Fitzgerald, C-L Lee*, E. A. O'Rear and J. H. Harwell, 1988, “Admicellar Chromatography: Separation And Concentration Of Isomers Using Two-Dimensional Solvents”, Separation Science and Technology. 23 (6&7) 637-660 (SCI) (*corresponding author)