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Biomass for photocatalysis, photocatalysis for biomass: Two-way route of sustainable use of biomass
Biomass for photocatalysis, photocatalysis for biomass: Two-way route of sustainable use of biomass
Biomass for photocatalysis, photocatalysis for biomass: Two-way route of sustainable use of biomass
Biomass for photocatalysis, photocatalysis for biomass: Two-way route of sustainable use of biomass
"Biomass for photocatalysis, photocatalysis for biomass: Two-way route of sustainable use of biomass", Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy, (2026), 393, 126768
(10.1016/j.apcatb.2026.126768)

A. Naseri, M. Samadi, M. J. Nosratpour, D. Vidyasagar, A. Z. Moshfegh, W. Choi


https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2026.126768
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Tunable Defect Chemistry in Nonstoichiometric WOx (0 < x < 3) Enables Diverse Catalytic Reactions
Tunable Defect Chemistry in Nonstoichiometric WOx (0 < x < 3) Enables Diverse Catalytic Reactions
Tunable Defect Chemistry in Nonstoichiometric WOx (0 < x < 3) Enables Diverse Catalytic Reactions
Tunable Defect Chemistry in Nonstoichiometric WOx (0 < x < 3) Enables Diverse Catalytic Reactions
"Tunable Defect Chemistry in Nonstoichiometric WOx (0 < x < 3) Enables Diverse Catalytic Reactions", Journal of the American Chemical Society, (2026), 148, 15, 15683–15693
https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.5c20967

B. Kim, K. Cho, W. Kim, W. Choi


https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.5c20967
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Foundations and Frontiers in Environmental Engineering: A Collection of Reviews & Perspectives
Foundations and Frontiers in Environmental Engineering: A Collection of Reviews & Perspectives
Foundations and Frontiers in Environmental Engineering: A Collection of Reviews & Perspectives
Foundations and Frontiers in Environmental Engineering: A Collection of Reviews & Perspectives
"Foundations and Frontiers in Environmental Engineering: A Collection of Reviews & Perspectives", ACS ES&T Engineering, (2026), 6, 4, 1259–1260
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsestengg.6c00213

W. Choi, B. P. Chaplin, F. Dong, I. Lo, J. Kim, M. Kumar, R. Nerenberg, G. F. Wells, K. Gupta


https://doi.org/10.1021/acsestengg.6c00213
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Preillumination Boosts Photon Utilization Efficiency in CO Oxidation over PtOx Supported Catalysts
Preillumination Boosts Photon Utilization Efficiency in CO Oxidation over PtOx Supported Catalysts
Preillumination Boosts Photon Utilization Efficiency in CO Oxidation over PtOx Supported Catalysts
Preillumination Boosts Photon Utilization Efficiency in CO Oxidation over PtOx Supported Catalysts
"Preillumination Boosts Photon Utilization Efficiency in CO Oxidation over PtOx Supported Catalysts", ACS Catalysis, (2026), 16, 6, 5570–5581
(https://doi.org/10.1021/acscatal.5c07686)

S. Weon, B. Kim, M. Chung, D. Jang, W. Jeon, W. Kim, W. Choi


https://doi.org/10.1021/acscatal.5c07686
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Surface-Engineered WO3 Enables Photocatalytic Mineralization of Toluene under Visible Light by Boosting Mobile OH Radicals
Surface-Engineered WO3 Enables Photocatalytic Mineralization of Toluene under Visible Light by Boosting Mobile OH Radicals
Surface-Engineered WO3 Enables Photocatalytic Mineralization of Toluene under Visible Light by Boosting Mobile OH Radicals
Surface-Engineered WO3 Enables Photocatalytic Mineralization of Toluene under Visible Light by Boosting Mobile OH Radicals
"Surface-Engineered WO3 Enables Photocatalytic Mineralization of Toluene under Visible Light by Boosting Mobile OH Radicals", ACS ES&T Engineering, (2026), 6, 3, 1172–1183.
(https://doi.org/10.1021/acsestengg.5c01076)

W. Jeon, S. S. Subramanian, E. Hong, S. Weon, G. Gu, W. Choi


https://doi.org/10.1021/acsestengg.5c01076
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Innovative Solutions for Global Environmental Challenges: A Virtual Collection Curated by Our Early Career Board
Innovative Solutions for Global Environmental Challenges: A Virtual Collection Curated by Our Early Career Board
Innovative Solutions for Global Environmental Challenges: A Virtual Collection Curated by Our Early Career Board
Innovative Solutions for Global Environmental Challenges: A Virtual Collection Curated by Our Early Career Board
"Innovative Solutions for Global Environmental Challenges: A Virtual Collection Curated by Our Early Career Board", ACS ES&T Engineering, (2026), 6, 3, 943–946
(https://doi.org/10.1021/acsestengg.6c00100)

W. Choi, K. Gupta


https://doi.org/10.1021/acsestengg.6c00100
386
Designing and understanding biphasic TiO2 composites for a long-lasting photocatalytic air purification
Designing and understanding biphasic TiO2 composites for a long-lasting photocatalytic air purification
Designing and understanding biphasic TiO2 composites for a long-lasting photocatalytic air purification
Designing and understanding biphasic TiO2 composites for a long-lasting photocatalytic air purification
"Designing and understanding biphasic TiO2 composites for a long-lasting photocatalytic air purification", ACS ES&T Eng. 2025, 5, 942-952
(https://doi.org/10.1021/acsestengg.4c00738)

U. Muliane, S. N. Lou, S. Lee, F. He, S. Zhao, K. Kato, A. Yamakata, W. Choi


https://doi.org/10.1021/acsestengg.4c00738
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Self-supportive Three-Way Photoelectrochemical System Achieving Uranium Recycling, Organic Oxidation, and Electricity Generation in Complex Waters
Self-supportive Three-Way Photoelectrochemical System Achieving Uranium Recycling, Organic Oxidation, and Electricity Generation in Complex Waters
Self-supportive Three-Way Photoelectrochemical System Achieving Uranium Recycling, Organic Oxidation, and Electricity Generation in Complex Waters
Self-supportive Three-Way Photoelectrochemical System Achieving Uranium Recycling, Organic Oxidation, and Electricity Generation in Complex Waters
"Self-supportive Three-Way Photoelectrochemical System Achieving Uranium Recycling, Organic Oxidation, and Electricity Generation in Complex Waters", Adv. Funct. Mater. 2025, 2503925
(https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202503925)

Y. Wang, Q. Zeng, H. Ji, R. Wang, J. Wang, Y. Wen, W. Choi, Q. Zeng


https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202503925
384
Freeze-induced Crystallization: an Overlooked Pathway for Mineral Genesis in Natural Waters
Freeze-induced Crystallization: an Overlooked Pathway for Mineral Genesis in Natural Waters
Freeze-induced Crystallization: an Overlooked Pathway for Mineral Genesis in Natural Waters
Freeze-induced Crystallization: an Overlooked Pathway for Mineral Genesis in Natural Waters
"Freeze-induced Crystallization: an Overlooked Pathway for Mineral Genesis in Natural Waters", Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 2025, 122(22), e2421822122
(https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2421822122)

Y. Won, S. Lee, S. Lee, S. H. Park, J. Lim, W. Choi, G. Lee


https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2421822122
383
Engineering Catalytic Sites for CO2-to-ethylene Photoconversion
Engineering Catalytic Sites for CO2-to-ethylene Photoconversion
Engineering Catalytic Sites for CO2-to-ethylene Photoconversion
Engineering Catalytic Sites for CO2-to-ethylene Photoconversion
"Engineering Catalytic Sites for CO2-to-ethylene Photoconversion", Chem Catal. 2025, 5, 101539
(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.checat.2025.101539)

D. Vidyasagar, W. Choi


https://doi.org/10.1016/j.checat.2025.101539
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C-F Bond Integration in Polymeric Carbon Nitride Enables Oxygen-Tolerant Photocatalytic Reduction of NO to N2
C-F Bond Integration in Polymeric Carbon Nitride Enables Oxygen-Tolerant Photocatalytic Reduction of NO to N2
C-F Bond Integration in Polymeric Carbon Nitride Enables Oxygen-Tolerant Photocatalytic Reduction of NO to N2
C-F Bond Integration in Polymeric Carbon Nitride Enables Oxygen-Tolerant Photocatalytic Reduction of NO to N2
"C-F Bond Integration in Polymeric Carbon Nitride Enables Oxygen-Tolerant Photocatalytic Reduction of NO to N2", Nature Commun. 2025, 16:11024
(https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-66008-z)

S. Zhao, W. Choi


https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-66008-z
381
Five Years of ACS ES&T Engineering: Bridging Innovation and Impact
Five Years of ACS ES&T Engineering: Bridging Innovation and Impact
Five Years of ACS ES&T Engineering: Bridging Innovation and Impact
Five Years of ACS ES&T Engineering: Bridging Innovation and Impact
"Five Years of ACS ES&T Engineering: Bridging Innovation and Impact", ACS ES&T Eng. 2026, 6, 1-2

W. Choi


https://doi.org/10.1021/acsestengg.5c01110
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Triphasic WO3/Periodic Acid System for Amine-Specific Complexation and Ultrafast Photocatalytic Mineralization with Exceptional Quantum Efficiency
Triphasic WO3/Periodic Acid System for Amine-Specific Complexation and Ultrafast Photocatalytic Mineralization with Exceptional Quantum Efficiency
Triphasic WO3/Periodic Acid System for Amine-Specific Complexation and Ultrafast Photocatalytic Mineralization with Exceptional Quantum Efficiency
Triphasic WO3/Periodic Acid System for Amine-Specific Complexation and Ultrafast Photocatalytic Mineralization with Exceptional Quantum Efficiency
"Triphasic WO3/Periodic Acid System for Amine-Specific Complexation and Ultrafast Photocatalytic Mineralization with Exceptional Quantum Efficiency", Adv. Funct. Mater. 2026, 20, e74520
(https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.74520)

F. He, S. Sun, B. Cai, R. Tian, M. W. Chung, S. Weon, W. Choi


https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.74520
379
Integrated Capture and Conversion of Dilute CO2 Using Oxygen-Tolerant Porous Carbon-modified Gas Diffusion Electrode
Integrated Capture and Conversion of Dilute CO2 Using Oxygen-Tolerant Porous Carbon-modified Gas Diffusion Electrode
Integrated Capture and Conversion of Dilute CO2 Using Oxygen-Tolerant Porous Carbon-modified Gas Diffusion Electrode
Integrated Capture and Conversion of Dilute CO2 Using Oxygen-Tolerant Porous Carbon-modified Gas Diffusion Electrode
"Integrated Capture and Conversion of Dilute CO2 Using Oxygen-Tolerant Porous Carbon-modified Gas Diffusion Electrode", ACS Energy Lett. 2026, 11, 2, 1841–1850
(https://doi.org/10.1021/acsenergylett.5c03504)

D. Pan, J. Yang, D. Vidyasagar, D. Kwon, U. Muliane, G.H. Gu, W. Kim, J. Kim, M.H. Oh, W. Choi


https://doi.org/10.1021/acsenergylett.5c03504
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Oxygen-Independent Mineralization of Acetaldehyde by a Cyclodextrin-Anchored WO3 Photocatalyst under Visible Light
Oxygen-Independent Mineralization of Acetaldehyde by a Cyclodextrin-Anchored WO3 Photocatalyst under Visible Light
Oxygen-Independent Mineralization of Acetaldehyde by a Cyclodextrin-Anchored WO3 Photocatalyst under Visible Light
Oxygen-Independent Mineralization of Acetaldehyde by a Cyclodextrin-Anchored WO3 Photocatalyst under Visible Light
"Oxygen-Independent Mineralization of Acetaldehyde by a Cyclodextrin-Anchored WO3 Photocatalyst under Visible Light", Environ. Sci. Technol. 2026, 60, 6, 5135–5146
(https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.5c14689)

W. Jeon, S. Weon, Y. He, W. Choi


https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.5c14689
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Photo-assisted technologies for environmental remediation
Photo-assisted technologies for environmental remediation
Photo-assisted technologies for environmental remediation
Photo-assisted technologies for environmental remediation
"Photo-assisted technologies for environmental remediation", Nature Reviews Clean Technology 04 (2025) 201-215, (https://doi.org/10.1038/s44359-025-00037-1)

Bo Weng*, Meng Zhang, Yingzheng Lin, Jiacheng Yang, Jiangquan Lv, Ning Han , Jiafang Xie*, Hongpeng Jia*, Bao-Lian Su, Maarten Roeffaers, Johan Hofkens, Yongfa Zhu, Shaobin Wang, Wonyong Choi & Yu-Ming Zheng*


https://doi.org/10.1038/s44359-025-00037-1
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Photooxidation of Natural and Waste Cr(III)-Bearing Hydroxides in Water and Ice: Cr(III)‑O2 Complex-Mediated Oxidation and the Effect of Natural Organic Matter
Photooxidation of Natural and Waste Cr(III)-Bearing Hydroxides in Water and Ice: Cr(III)‑O2 Complex-Mediated Oxidation and the Effect of Natural Organic Matter
Photooxidation of Natural and Waste Cr(III)-Bearing Hydroxides in Water and Ice: Cr(III)‑O2 Complex-Mediated Oxidation and the Effect of Natural Organic Matter
Photooxidation of Natural and Waste Cr(III)-Bearing Hydroxides in Water and Ice: Cr(III)‑O2 Complex-Mediated Oxidation and the Effect of Natural Organic Matter
"Photooxidation of Natural and Waste Cr(III)-Bearing Hydroxides in Water and Ice: Cr(III)‑O2 Complex-Mediated Oxidation and the Effect of Natural Organic Matter", Environmental Science & Technology 59 (2025) 19502-19512, (https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.5c09710)

Yi Hu, Juanshan Du,* Hyun Young Chung, Kitae Kim, Giehyeon Lee, and Wonyong Choi*


https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.5c09710
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Molecular Engineering of Active Fe Center in Metalloporphyrin Coupled with Polyoxometalates for Efficient Photochemical Nitrogen Fixation: Synergistic Effect of Multiactive Sites Strengthening Metal-N-N* Interactions
Molecular Engineering of Active Fe Center in Metalloporphyrin Coupled with Polyoxometalates for Efficient Photochemical Nitrogen Fixation: Synergistic Effect of Multiactive Sites Strengthening Metal-N-N* Interactions
Molecular Engineering of Active Fe Center in Metalloporphyrin Coupled with Polyoxometalates for Efficient Photochemical Nitrogen Fixation: Synergistic Effect of Multiactive Sites Strengthening Metal-N-N* Interactions
Molecular Engineering of Active Fe Center in Metalloporphyrin Coupled with Polyoxometalates for Efficient Photochemical Nitrogen Fixation: Synergistic Effect of Multiactive Sites Strengthening Metal-N-N* Interactions
"Molecular Engineering of Active Fe Center in Metalloporphyrin Coupled with Polyoxometalates for Efficient Photochemical Nitrogen Fixation: Synergistic Effect of Multiactive Sites Strengthening Metal-N-N* Interactions", Advanced Fucvtional Materials (2025) 2424128, (https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adfm.202424128)

Ximing Li, Qibing Dong, Junjun Wang, Xinxin Liang, Peter K. J. Robertson, Fei Li*, Ming Guo, Wonyong Choi*, and Chuanyi Wang*


https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adfm.202424128
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Role of the TiO2 Crystalline Phase in Pt-TiO2 for Thermocatalytic Mineralization of Gaseous Acetaldehyde
Role of the TiO2 Crystalline Phase in Pt-TiO2 for Thermocatalytic Mineralization of Gaseous Acetaldehyde
Role of the TiO2 Crystalline Phase in Pt-TiO2 for Thermocatalytic Mineralization of Gaseous Acetaldehyde
Role of the TiO2 Crystalline Phase in Pt-TiO2 for Thermocatalytic Mineralization of Gaseous Acetaldehyde
"Role of the TiO2 Crystalline Phase in Pt-TiO2 for Thermocatalytic Mineralization of Gaseous Acetaldehyde", ACS ES&T Engineering 5 (2025) 743-755, 

Minhyung Lee, Bupmo Kim, Suho Kim, Hwan Kim, Minjun Park,Wonyong Choi,Wooyul Kim*, and Hyoung-il Kim*


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Egg Shell Mediated Ni5P4/Polypyrrole Electrocatalyst for Sustainable Water Splitting
Egg Shell Mediated Ni5P4/Polypyrrole Electrocatalyst for Sustainable Water Splitting
Egg Shell Mediated Ni5P4/Polypyrrole Electrocatalyst for Sustainable Water Splitting
Egg Shell Mediated Ni5P4/Polypyrrole Electrocatalyst for Sustainable Water Splitting
"Egg Shell Mediated Ni5P4/Polypyrrole Electrocatalyst for Sustainable Water Splitting", Energy & Fuels 39 (2025), 750-763

Nasrin Banu G, A. R. Stesho Crystalin Lazuli,Vinoth Ramalingam, Karthikraja Esackraj, Ramesh Poonchi Sivasankaran,Wonyong Choi, and Bernaurdshaw Neppolian*


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