Dr. Wen-Tien Tsai
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Dr. Wen-Tien Tsai

Professor
National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from National Taiwan University, Taiwan, Republic of China

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Area of Interest:

Physical Science Engineering
100%
Biomass Energy Technology
62%
Adsorption Technology
90%
Environmental Engineering
75%
Biomineral Materials
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

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Selected Publications

  1. Tsai, W.T., T.J. Jiang and Y.Q. Lin, 2019. Conversion of de-ashed cocoa pod husk into high-surface-area microporous carbon materials by CO2 physical activation. J. Mater. Cycles Waste Manage., 21: 308-314.
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  2. Tsai, W.T. and T.J. Jiang, 2018. Mesoporous activated carbon produced from coconut shell using a single-step physical activation process. Biomass Convers. Biorefinery, 8: 711-718.
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  3. Hung, C.Y., W.T. Tsai, J.W. Chen, Y.Q. Lin and Y.M. Chang, 2017. Characterization of biochar prepared from biogas digestate. Waste Manage., 66: 53-60.
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  4. Liu, S.C. and W.T. Tsai, 2016. Thermochemical characteristics of dairy manure and its derived biochars from a fixed-bed pyrolysis. Int. J. Green Energy, 13: 963-968.
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  5. Chang, Y.M., W.T. Tsai, M.H. Li and S.H. Chang, 2015. Preparation and characterization of porous carbon material from post-extracted algal residue by a thermogravimetric system. Algal Res., 9: 8-13.
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  6. Chang, Y.M., W.T. Tsai and M.H. Li, 2015. Chemical characterization of char derived from slow pyrolysis of microalgal residue. J. Anal. Applied Pyrol., 111: 88-93.
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  7. Chang, Y.M., W.T. Tsai and M.H. Li, 2015. Characterization of activated carbon prepared from chlorella-based algal residue. Bioresour. Technol., 184: 344-348.
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  8. Tsai, W.T., 2014. Potential analysis of common crop residues for bioenergy source in Taiwan. Energy Sourc. B, 9: 32-38.
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  9. Tsai, W.T., 2014. Innovative promotion of renewable energy for sustainable low-carbon society: Case study of Pingtung County, Taiwan. Challenges, 5: 26-34.
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  10. Tsai, W.T., 2014. Feed-in tariff promotion and innovative measures for renewable electricity: Taiwan case analysis. Renew. Sustain. Energy Rev., 40: 1126-1132.
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  11. Tsai, W.T., 2014. Analysis of municipal solid waste incineration plants for promoting power generation efficiency in Taiwan. J. Mater. Cycles Waste Manage. 10.1007/s10163-014-0345-8.
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  12. Tsai, W.T., 2014. Analysis of municipal solid waste (MSW) incineration plants relevant to renewable energy supply in Taiwan. Energy Sci. Technol., 7: 10-15.
  13. Tsai, W.T. and K.C. Kuo, 2014. Governmental policy and benefit analysis for biomass energy: the case study of Taiwan. Energy Sourc. B., 9: 9-16.
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  14. Touray, N., W.T. Tsai, H.L. Chen and S.C. Liu, 2014. Thermochemical and pore properties of goat-manure-derived biochars prepared from different pyrolysis temperatures. J. Analy. Applied Pyrolysis, 109: 116-122.
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  15. Touray, N., W.T. Tsai and M.H. Li, 2014. Effect of holding time during pyrolysis on thermochemical and physical properties of biochars derived from goat manure. Waste Biomass Valor., 5: 1029-1033.
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  16. Liu, S.C., W.T. Tsai, M.H. Li and C.H. Tsai, 2014. Effect of holding time on fuel properties of biochars prepared from the torrefaction of coffee residue. Biomass Conv. Biorefinery, 5: 209-214.
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  17. Chang, Y.M., W.T. Tsai and M.H. Li, 2014. Characterization of activated carbon prepared from chlorella-based algal residue. Bioresour. Technol. 10.1016/j.biortech.2014.09.131.
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  18. Tsai, W.T., 2013. Survey on the environmental distribution of berbicide paraquat and its regulatory relevance to agricultural sustainability: A case study in Taiwan. Fresenius Environ. Bull., 22: 1313-1317.
  19. Tsai, W.T., 2013. Source and occurrence of non-pesticide persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and the case study in Taiwan. Environ. Eng. Manage. J., 12: 1349-1356.
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  20. Tsai, W.T., 2013. Regulatory compliance and environmental benefit analysis of Energies, 6: 557-565.
  21. Tsai, W.T., 2013. Prospects of the renewable energy development in Taiwan. Energy Sourc. B, 8: 263-269.
  22. Tsai, W.T., 2013. Microstructural characterization of calcite-based powder materials prepared by planetary ball milling. Materials, 6: 3361-3372.
  23. Tsai, W.T., 2013. Interactive analysis and environmental policy for mitigating the consumption of potent greenhouse gases in Taiwan. Mitig. Adapt. Strat. Global Change, 18: 701-712.
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  24. Tsai, W.T., 2013. Environmental risks of new-generation fluorocarbons in replacement of potent greenhouse gases. Int. J. Global Warming, 5: 84-95.
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  25. Tsai, W.T., 2013. Environmental fate assessment of hydrofluoro-olefins, new environment-friendly refrigerants. Fresenius Environ. Bull., 22: 480-484.
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  26. Tsai, W.T., 2013. Analysis of coupling the pesticide use reduction with environmental policy for agricultural sustainability in Taiwan. Environ. Poll., 2: 59-65.
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  27. Tsai, W.T., 2013. A review on environmental exposure and health risks of herbicide paraquat. Toxicol. Environ. Chem., 95: 197-206.
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  28. Tsai, W.T., 2013. A review on environmental distributions and risk management of phenols pertaining to the endocrine disrupting chemicals in Taiwan. Toxicol. Environ. Chem., 95: 723-736.
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  29. Tsai, W.T. and S.C. Liu, 2013. Effect of temperature on thermochemical property and true density of torrefied coffee residue. J. Anal. Applied Pyrol., 102: 47-52.
  30. Tsai, W.T. and P.H. Wu, 2013. Environmental concerns about carcinogenic air toxics produced from waste woods as alternative energy sources. Energy Sourc. A., 35: 725-732.
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  31. Tsai, W.T. and H.R. Chen, 2013. Adsorption kinetics of herbicide paraquat in aqueous solution onto a low-cost adsorbent, swine-manure-derived biochar. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol., 10: 1349-1356.
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  32. Tsai, W.T., S.C. Liu, H.R. Chen, Y.M. Chang and Y.L. Tsai, 2012. Textural and chemical properties of swine-manure-derived biochar pertinent to its potential use as a soil amendment. Chemosphere, 89: 198-203.
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  33. Tsai, W.T., S.C. Liu and C.H. Hsieh, 2012. Preparation and fuel properties of biochars from the pyrolysis of exhausted coffee residue. J. Analy. Applied Pyrol., 93: 63-67.
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  34. Tsai, W.T., 2012. Thermochemical characterization of separated swine manure utilized as an available energy source and its preliminary benefit analysis in Taiwan. Energy Educ. Sci. Technol. A., 30: 565-576.
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  35. Tsai, W.T., 2012. Regulatory promotion of waste wood of reusing as energy source and its environmental concerns about ash residue in the industrial sector of Taiwan. Energies, 5: 4390-4398.
  36. Tsai, W.T., 2012. An investigation on undergraduate's bio-energy engineering education program at the Taiwan technical university. Int. J. Technol. Human Inter., 8: 46-53.
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  37. Tsai, W.T., 2012. An investigation on Taiwan's education regulations and policies for pursuing environmental sustainability. Int. J. Educ. Dev., 32: 359-365.
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  38. Tsai, W.T., 2012. An investigation of green energy policy and its university-level engineering education in Taiwan. Energy Educ. Sci. Technol. B., 4: 2141-2152.
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  39. Tsai, W.T., 2012. An analysis of the use of biosludge as an energy source and its environmental benefits in Taiwan. Energies, 5: 3064-3073.
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  40. Tsai, W.T., 2012. An analysis of reducing risk to perchloroethylene exposure in the urban environment: A case study of Taiwan. Clean-Soil Air Water, 40: 123-126.
  41. Tsai, W.T., 2012. An Analysis of Waste Management Policies on Utilizing Biosludge as Material Resources in Taiwan. Sustainability, 4: 1879-1887.
  42. Tsai, W.T., K.C. Kuo, C.Y. Tsai, T.C. Chou, H.R. Chen and Y.M. Chang, 2011. Novel Preparation of bambooo biochar and its application on cationic dye removal. J. Biobased Mater. Bio., 5: 556-561.
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  43. Tsai, W.T., H.R. Chen and K.C. Kuo, 2011. Surface characterization of dead microalgae-based biomass using methylene blue adsorption. Surface Interf. Anal., 43: 959-963.
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  44. Tsai, W.T., C.Y. Tsai and S.C. Liu, 2011. Utilization of driftwood as an energy source and its environmental and economic benefit analysis in Taiwan. BioResources, 6: 4781-4789.
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  45. Tsai, W.T., 2011. Environmental property modeling of perfluorodecalin and its implications for environmental fate and hazards. Aerosol Air Qual. Res., 11: 903-907.
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  46. Tsai, W.T., 2011. Environmental and health risks of chlorine trifluoride (ClF3), an alternative to potent greenhouse gases in the semiconductor industry. J. Hazardous Mater., 190: 1-7.
  47. Tsai, W.T., 2011. An analysis of used lubricant recycling, energy utilization and its environmental benefit in Taiwan. Energy, 36: 4333-4339.
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  48. Tsai, W.T., 2010. Environmental and health risks of sulfuryl fluoride, a fumigant replacement for methyl bromide. J. Environ. Sci. Health C., 28: 125-145.
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  49. Tsai, W.T., 2010. Energy sustainability from analysis of sustainable development indicators: A case study in Taiwan. Renewable Sustainable Energy Rev., 14: 2131-2138.
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  50. Tsai, W.T., 2010. Current Status and Regulatory Aspects of Pesticides Considered to be Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in Taiwan. Int. J. Environ. Res. Publ. Health, 7: 3615-3627.
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  51. Tsai, W.T., 2010. Analysis of the sustainability of reusing industrial wastes as energy source in the industrial sector of Taiwan. J. Cleaner Prod., 18: 1440-1445.
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  52. Tsai, W.T., 2010. An analysis of power generation from municipal solid waste (MSW) incineration plants in Taiwan. Energy, 35: 4824-4830.
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  53. Tsai, W.T. and H.R. Chen, 2010. Removal of malachite green from aqueous solution using low-cost chlorella-based biomass. J. Hazardous Mater., 175: 844-849.
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  54. Lee, M.K., W.T. Tsai, Y.L. Tsai and S.H. Lin, 2010. Pyrolysis of napier grass in an induction-heating reactor. J. Anal. Applied Pyrol., 88: 110-116.
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