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Article title: Assessing CO2 sources and sinks in and around Taiwan: Implication for achieving regional carbon neutrality by 2050
Author/s: Chin-Chang Hung, Hsueh-Han Hsieh, Wen-Chen Chou, En-Chi Liu, Chun Hoe Chow, Yi Chang, Tse-Min Lee, Peter Hans Santschi, R.R.M.K.P. Ranatunga, Hernando P. Bacosa, Yung-Yen Shih
Publication title: Marine Pollution Bulletin 206:116664, 2024
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Article title: When air quality matters: awareness, perception, and attitude of the residents in Metro Manila, Philippines
Author/s: Rodolfo A. Romarate II, John Roderick V. Madarcos, Christine Joy M. Pacilan, Hernando P. Bacosa & Armi G. Torres
Publication title: Environment Development and Sustainability, 2024
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Article title: Microplastic Pollution in Mindanao's Taguibo River Watershed Forest Reserve: Characterization, and Distribution Patterns, and Implications for Freshwater Ecosystem Conservation
Author/s: Marybeth Hope Tuquero Banda, Mary Cena Cumba Olayon, Sherley Ann Tapere Inocente, Jasyon Leigh Masaya Segovia, Nelieta Arnejo Bedoya, Evelyn Varquez Bigcas, Abdul-Nasser Disalongan Lomantong, Charmjill Yap Bacsarpa, Jhon Carlo Candilada Aporbo, Darlene Magante Reble, Hernando Pactao Bacosa, Arnold Ano-os Lubguban, Rey Yonson Capangpangan
Publication title: Applied Science and Engineering Progress 17(3), 2024
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Article title: Microplastic pollution on seagrass blades in two coastal bays in Northern Mindanao, Philippines
Author/s: Joanna Mea Celmar, Aiza D. Gabriel, Chin-Chang Hung, Hernando P. Bacosa
Publication title: Regional Studies in Marine Science, 77:103636, 2024
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Article title: Development of a Catalyst System for Enhanced Properties of Coconut Diethanolamide-Based Rigid Poly(urethane-urea) Foam
Author/s: John Christian S. BondaugRoger G. Dingcong Jr.Louell Nikki HipulanPrincess Claire OchigueGerard G. DumancasArnold C. Alguno, Roberto M. MalaluanArnold A. Lubguban, Hernando P. Bacosa
Publication title: ACS Applied Polymer Materials 6(2), 2024
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Article title: Building Urban Climate Resilience: Assessing Awareness, Perception, and Willingness regarding Nature-Based Solutions and Climate Change among Stakeholders in Iligan City, Philippines
Author/s: Audrey Rose A. Velayo, Peter D. Suson, Maricar M. Aguilos and Hernando P. Bacosa
Publication title: Urban Science 8(2):53, 2024
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Article title: Modeling Oil Spill Disasters Using System Dynamics: A Case Study on the MT Princess Empress Oil Spill in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines
Author/s: Cristina Beatrice C. Mallari, Jayne Lois San Juan, Shun Fung Chiu, Andres Philip Mayol, Edward S. Yeo, Hernando P. Bacosa, Charlle Sy
Publication title: International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction 108:104524, 2024
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Article title: First documented evidence of mesoplastic pollution in the Philippines: The case of the sandy beaches in Iligan City
Author/s: Hernando P. Bacosa, Zy D. Perpetua, Jemwel B. Aron, John Christian S. Bondaug, Vincent T. Cui, John Earl Imperial, Caryl Mae M. Monera, Jay ar Villariaz, Aiza D. Gabriel, Andres Philip Mayol, Ruei-Feng Shiu
Publication title: Regional Studies in Marine Science 75:103574, 2024
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Article title: Development of High-Performance Coconut Oil-Based Rigid Polyurethane-Urea Foam: A Novel Sequential Amidation and Prepolymerization Process
Author/s: Louell Nikki A. Hipulan, Roger G. Dingcong Jr., Dave Joseph E. Estrada, Gerard G. Dumancas, John Christian S. Bondaug, Arnold C. Alguno Hernando P. Bacosa, Roberto M. Malaluan, Arnold A. Lubguban
Publication title: ACS Omega, 2024
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Article title: Personal protective equipment (PPE) litter in terrestrial urban areas of Iligan City, Philippines
Author/s: Kent Naiah D. Araña, Noralyn G. Dimaongon, Noronimah D. Mauyag, Nisriah M. Hadji Morad, Shekinah Ruth R. Manupac & Hernando P. Bacosa
Publication title: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 195(12), 2023
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Article title: Experimental Design and Breakthrough Curve Modeling of Fixed-Bed Columns Utilizing a Novel 3D Coconut-Based Polyurethane-Activated Carbon Composite Adsorbent for Lead Sequestration
Author/s: Rubie Mae D. Fernandez , Renz John R. Estrada , Tomas Ralph B. Tomon, Roger G. Dingcong, Jr., Ruben F. Amparado, Jr., Rey Y. Capangpangan, Roberto M. Malaluan, Gerard G. Dumancas, Alona A. Lubguban, Arnold C. Alguno, Hernando P. Bacosa and Arnold A. Lubguban
Publication title: Sustainability 15(19):14344, 2023
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Article title: Perception and Awareness of Marine Plastic Pollution in Selected Tourism Beaches of Barobo, Surigao del Sur, Philippines
Author/s: Sherley Ann T. Inocente, Carlo S. Gutierrez, Maria Pia M. Sison, John Roderick V. Madarcos, Judea Christine M. Requiron, Christine Joy M. Pacilan, Shiela Mae M. Gaboy, Jayson Leigh M. Segovia, Hernando P. Bacosa,
Publication title: Journal of Environmental Management and Tourism 14(5):2367, 2023
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Article title: Microplastic ingestion by adult milkfish Chanos chanos (Forsskål, 1775) in aquaculture system: The case of Butuan Bay, Philippines
Author/s: Kaye M. Similatan, Cris Gel Loui A. Arcadio, Carl Kenneth P. Navarro, Rey Y. Capangpangan, Hernando P. Bacosa
Publication title: Marine Pollution Bulletin, 194(B):115409, 2023
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Article title: Aquaculture farmers’ perception and level of awareness of plastic litter in San Pedro, Dapitan City, Mindanao, The Philippines
Author/s: Judea Christine M. Requiron, Carlo S. Gutierrez, Sherley Ann . Inocente, Christine M. Pacilan, Shiela Mae M. Gaboy, Cmaria Pia M. Sison, Ruben F. Amparado and Hernando P. Bacosa
Publication title: Journal of Sustainability Science and Management 18(3):77-91, 2023
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Article title: Coconut power: a sustainable approach for the removal of Cr 6+ ions using a new coconut-based polyurethane foam/activated carbon composite in a fixed-bed column
Author/s: Tomas Ralph B. Tomon, Renz John R. Estrada, Rubie Mae D. Fernandez, Rey Y. Capangpangan, Alona A. Lubguban,Gerard G. Dumancas, Arnold C. Alguno, Roberto M. Malaluan, Hernando P. Bacosa, Arnold A. Lubguban
Publication title: RSC Advances 13(30):20941-20950, 2022
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Article title: Unraveling Microplastic Pollution in Mangrove Sediments of Butuan Bay, Philippines
Author/s: Carl Kenneth P. Navarro, Cris Gel Loui A. Arcadio, Kaye M. Similatan, Sherley Ann T. Inocente, Marybeth Hope T. Banda, Rey Y. Capangpangan, Armi G. Torres and Hernando P. Bacosa
Publication title: Sustainability 14(21), 2022
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Article title: Unraveling Macroplastic Pollution in Rural and Urban Beaches in Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape, Mindanao, Philippines
Author/s: Frank T. Acot, Jr., Recca E. Sajorne, Nur-Ayn K. Omar, Peter D. Suson, Lynn Esther E. Rallos and Hernando P. Bacosa
Publication title: Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 10(10):1532, 2022
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Article title: Occurrence of COVID-19 personal protective equipment (PPE) litters along the eastern coast of Palawan Island, Philippines
Author/s: Recca E. Sajorne, Genese Divine B. Cayabo, John Roderick V. Madarcos, Karen G. Madarcos, Dawin M. Omar Jr, Lucio B. Ardines, Serdon A. Sabtal, Jhonamie A. Mabuhay-Omar, Victoria Cheung, Lota A. Creencia, Hernando P. Bacosa
Publication title: Marine Pollution Bulletin 182(5):113934, 2022
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Article title: From Surface Water to the Deep Sea: A Review on Factors Affecting the Biodegradation of Spilled Oil in Marine Environment
Author/s: Hernando Pactao Bacosa, Sheila Mae B. Ancla, Cris Gel Loui A. Arcadio, John Russel A. Dalogdog, Dioniela Mae C. Ellos, Heather Dale A. Hayag, Jiza Gay P. Jarabe, Ahl Jimhar T. Karim, Carl Kenneth P. Navarro, Mae Princess I. Palma, Rodolfo A. Romarate II, Kaye M. Similatan, Jude Albert B. Tangkion, Shann Neil A. Yurong, Jhonamie A. Mabuhay-Omar, Chihiro Inoue and Puspa L. Adhikari
Publication title: Journal of Marine Science and Engieering 10(3):426, 2022
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Article title: From Surface Water to the Deep Sea: A Review on Factors Affecting the Biodegradation of Spilled Oil in Marine Environment
Author/s: Hernando Pactao Bacosa, Sheila Mae B. Ancla, Cris Gel Loui A. Arcadio, John Russel A. Dalogdog, Dioniela Mae C. Ellos, Heather Dale A. Hayag, Jiza Gay P. Jarabe, Ahl Jimhar T. Karim, Carl Kenneth P. Navarro, Mae Princess I. Palma, Rodolfo A. Romarate II, Kaye M. Similatan, Jude Albert B. Tangkion, Shann Neil A. Yurong, Jhonamie A. Mabuhay-Omar, Chihiro Inoue and Puspa L. Adhikari
Publication title: Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2022
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Article title: Occurrence of Covid-19 Personal Protective Equipment (Ppe) Litters Along the Eastern Coast of Palawan Island, Philippines
Author/s: Sajorne, Recca E. and Cayabo, Genese Divine B. and Madarcos, John Roderick V. and Madarcos, Karen G. and Omar, Dawin M. and Ardines, Lucio B. and Sabtal, Serdon A. and Mabuhay-Omar, Jhonamie A. and Cheung, Victoria and Creencia, Lota A. and Bacosa, Hernando P.,
Publication title: SSRN Electronic Journal, 2022
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Article title: Bacteriological assessment of the recreational water of Bacuit Bay, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
Author/s: Genese Divine B. Cayabo, Dawin M. Omar Jr., Jhonamie A. Mabuhay-Omar and Hernando P. Bacosa
Publication title: The Palawan Scientist 13(1):44-58, 2021
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Article title: Ask the Locals: A Community-Informed Analysis of Perceived Marine Environment Quality Over Time in Palawan, Philippines
Author/s: Joel D. C. Sumeldan, Isabell Richter, Arlene L. Avillanosa, Hernando P. Bacosa, Lota A. Creencia and Sabine Pahl
Publication title: Frontiers in Psychology 12, 2021
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Article title: Plastic litter pollution along sandy beaches in Puerto Princesa, Palawan Island, Philippines
Author/s: Recca E. Sajorne, Hernando P. Bacosa, Genese Divine B. Cayabo, Lucio B. Ardines Jr, Joel D.C. Sumeldan, Jhonamie M. Omar, Lota A. Creencia
Publication title: Marine Pollution Bulletin 169:112520, 2021
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Article title: Biodegradation of binary mixtures of octane with benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene or xylene (BTEX): insights on the potential of Burkholderia, Pseudomonas and Cupriavidus isolates
Author/s: Hernando P. Bacosa, Jhonamie A. Mabuhay-Omar, Rodulf Anthony T. Balisco, Dawin M. Omar Jr. & Chihiro Inoue
Publication title: World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 37(7), July 2021
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Article title: Initial oil concentration affects hydrocarbon biodegradation rates and bacterial community composition in seawater
Author/s: Hernando P. Bacosa, Andrew Kang, Kaijun Lu, Zhanfei Liu
Publication title: Marine Pollution Bulletin 162:111867, 2021
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Article title: Marine Snow Aggregates are Enriched in Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Oil Contaminated Waters: Insights from a Mesocosm Study
Author/s: Hernando P. Bacosa, Manoj Kamalanathan, Joshua Cullen, Dawei Shi, Chen Xu, Kathleen A. Schwehr, David Hala, Terry L. Wade, Anthony H. Knap, Peter H. Santschi
and Antonietta Quigg
Publication title: Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 8(10):781, 2020
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Article title: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and putative PAH-degrading bacteria in Galveston Bay, TX (USA), following Hurricane Harvey (2017)
Author/s: Hernando P. Bacosa, Jamie Steichen, Manoj Kamalanathan, Rachel Windham, Arnold Lubguban, Jessica M. Labonté, Karl Kaiser, et al
Publication title: Environmental Science and Pollution Research 27(1), 2020
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Article title: Morinda citrifolia (Noni) leaf extract as corrosion inhibitor for steel-reinforced concrete in saline environment
Author/s: R. A. Limco, H. P. Bacosa, A. A. Lubguban & J. S. Buluran
Publication title: International journal of Environmental Science and Technology 17(7), 2020
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Article title: Potential effects of bacterial communities on the formation of blooms of the harmful dinoflagellate Prorocentrum after the 2014 Texas City “Y” oil spill (USA)
Author/s: Bum Soo Park, Deana L. Erdner, Hernando P. Bacosa, Zhanfei Liu, Edward J. Buskey
Publication title: Harmful Algae 95:101802, 2020
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Article title: Microbial, Physical, and Chemical Changes in Galveston Bay Following an Extreme Flooding Event, Hurricane Harvey
Author/s: Jamie L. Steichen, Jessica M. Labonte, Rachel Windham, David Hala, Karl Kaiser, Samantha Setta, Patricia C. Faulkner, Hernando Bacosa, Ge Yan, Manoj Kamalanathan, Antonietta Quigg
Publication title: Frontiers in Marine Science 7, 2020
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Article title: Protein to carbohydrate (P/C) ratio changes in microbial extracellular polymeric substances induced by oil and Corexit
Author/s: Ruei-Feng Shiu, Meng-Hsuen Chiu, Carlos I. Vazquez , Yi-Yen Tsai, Andre Le, Agnes Kagiri, Chen Xu, Manoj Kamalanathan, Hernando P. Bacosa, Shawn M. Doyle, Jason B. Sylvan, Peter H. Santschi, Antonietta Quigg, Wei-Chun Chin
Publication title: Marine Chemistry 223:103789, 2020
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Article title: Can the protein/carbohydrate (P/C) ratio of exopolymeric substances (EPS) be used as a proxy for their ‘stickiness’ and aggregation propensity?
Author/s: Peter H. Santschi, Chen Xu, Kathleen A. Schwehr, Peng Lin, Luni Sun, Wei-Chun Chin, Manoj Kamalanathan, Hernando P. Bacosa, Antonietta Quigg
Publication title: Marine Chemistry 218:103734, 2019
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Article title: Growth dynamics and domoic acid production of Pseudo-nitzschia sp. in response to oil and dispersant exposure
Author/s: Bretherton, Jessica Hillhouse, Hernando Bacosa, Samantha Setta, Jennifer Genzer, Manoj Kamalanathan, Zoe V. Finkel, Antonietta Quigg
Publication title: Harmful Algae, 86:55-63, 2019
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Article title: Enhanced degradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the rhizosphere of sudangrass (Sorghum × drummondii)
Author/s: John Jewish A. Dominguez, Hernando P. Bacosa, Mei-Fang Chien, Chihiro Inoue
Publication title: Chemosphere 234:789-795, 2019
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Article title: Role of Polysaccharides in Diatom Thalassiosira pseudonana and its Associated Bacteria in Hydrocarbon Presence
Author/s: Manoj Kamalanathan, Meng-Hsuen Chiu, Hernando Bacosa, Kathy Schwehr, Shih-Ming Tsai, Shawn Doyle, Alexandra Yard, Savannah Mapes, Carlos Vasequez, Laura Bretherton, Jason B. Sylvan, Peter Santschi, Wei-Chun Chin, Antonietta Quigg
Publication title: Plant Physiology 180(4):00301, 2019
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Article title: Extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) producing and oil degrading bacteria isolated from the northern Gulf of Mexico
Author/s: Hernando P. BacosaI, Manoj Kamalanathan, Meng-Hsuen Chiu, Shih-Ming Tsai, Luni Sun, Jessica M. Labonte, Kathleen A. Schwehr, David Hala, PeterH. Santschi, Wei-Chun Chin, Antonietta Quigg
Publication title: PLOS One 13(12):e0208406, 2018
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Article title: Rapid alterations to marine microbiota communities following an oil spill
Author/s: Brad J. Gemmell, Hernando P. Bacosa, Ben O. Dickey, Colbi G. Gemmell, Lama R. Alqasemi & Edward J. Buskey
Publication title: Ecotoxicology 27(3), 2018
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Article title: Environmental petroleum pollution analysis using ramped pyrolysis-gas chromatography–mass spectrometry
Author/s: Meredith Evans Seeley, Qing Wang , Hernando Bacosa, Brad E. Rosenheim, Zhanfei Liu
Publication title: Organic Geochemistry 124:180-189, 2018
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Article title: Response of microbial communities to oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico: A review
Author/s: Linda Adzigbli, Hernado P. Bacosa and Yuewen Deng
Publication title: African Journal of Microbiology Research 12(23):536-545, 2018
Full text link https://tinyurl.com/58ebypw5

Article title: Hydrocarbon degradation and response of seafloor sediment bacterial community in the northern Gulf of Mexico to light Louisiana sweet crude oil
Author/s: Hernando P Bacosa, Deana L Erdner, Brad E Rosenheim, Prateek Shetty, Kiley W Seitz, Brett J Baker, Zhanfei Liu
Publication title: The ISME Journal 12(10):1, 2018
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Article title: The effects of sunlight on the composition of exopolymeric substances and subsequent aggregate formation during oil spills
Author/s: Luni Sun, Meng-Hsuen Chiu, Chen Xu, Peng Lin, Kathleen A. Schwehr, Hernando Bacosa, Manoj Kamalanathan, Antonietta Quigg, Wei-Chun Chin, Peter H. Santschi
Publication title: Marine Chemistry 203:49-54, 2018
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