Journal publications

Selected list of publications since 2022. The full list is available here.

  1. Enhancing arsenate adsorption kinetics in Iron(III)-crosslinked chitosan beads. G. G. Bertho, O. Nwokonkwo, D. R. Judd, T. M. Budnyak, C. L. Muhich, J. B. Zimmerman. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2025, 524: 169327. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2025.169327

  2. Beta-Radiation-Resistant Anticorrosion Coatings Based on Lignin. I. Pylypchuk, O. Tkachenko, T. Budnyak, M. Sipponen. Small Science, 2025: 2500007. https://doi.org/10.1002/smsc.202500007

  3. Microbial dissolution of Gran Canaria lapilli in small-scale flow through columns: carbon dioxide removal potential. T. Corbett, E. Odelius, T. Uebel, T. Jonsson, A. Singh, S. Vicca, M. Hagens, T. Budnyak, O. Tkachenko, R. Poetra, J. Hartmann, I. A. Janssens, H. Niron, M. Van Tendeloo, S. E. Vlaeminck, A. Neubeck. npj Materials Degradation, 2025, 9.1: 60. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41529-025-00611-9

  4. Assessment of rare earth element-doped anatase-brookite composition for photocatalytic hydrogen production and Rhodamine B photodegradation. T. Khalyavka, O. Cabezuelo, N. Shcherban, G.Korzhak, P. Yaremov, R. Burve, E. Coşkun, T. M. Budnyak, J.-C. Grivel. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2025, 1025: 180292. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2025.180292

  5. Biodegradable Kraft Lignin-based Agro Hydrogels for Soil Hydration and Slow-Release of Urea. N. Fihurka, T. M. Budnyak. ACS Agricultural Science & Technology, 2025, 5(7): 1362–1372. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.5c00084

  6. pH-switchable kraft lignin/silica gel sorbent for tunable removal of organic and inorganic water contaminants. N. Smyk, O. Tkachenko, O. Sevastyanova, T. M. Budnyak. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 2025, 726, Part 1: 137814. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfa.2025.137814

  7. Lignin-enriched cellulose membranes for efficient removal of synthetic dyes from aqueous environments. O. Tkachenko, H. Li, G. Dobele, O. Sevastyanova, T.M. Budnyak. Reactive and Functional Polymers, 2025, 213: 106275. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2025.106275

  8. Transformation of europium metal-organic framework from 3D via 2D into exfoliating 3D for enzyme immobilization. A. Vardanyan, G. Zhou, N. Kim, T.M. Budnyak, V. Kessler, I. S. Choi, Z. Huang, G.A. Seisenbaeva. Communications Materials, 2025, 5:187. https://doi.org/10.1038/s43246-024-00624-y

  9. Unveiling the nature of lignin’s interaction with molecules: a mechanistic understanding of adsorption of complex organic molecules. O. Tkachenko, D. Diment, D. Rigo, M. Strømme, T.M. Budnyak. Biomacromolecules, 2024, 25(7): 4292–4304. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.biomac.4c00371

  10. Kraft Lignin-Derived Microporous Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Adsorbent for Air and Water Purification. O. Tkachenko, A. Nikolaichuk, N. Fihurka, A. Backhaus, J.B. Zimmerman, M. Strømme, T.M. Budnyak. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2024, 16.3: 3427-3441. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.3c15659

  11. Removal of Poly-and Perfluoroalkyl Substances from Natural and Wastewater by Tailored Silica-Based Adsorbents. O. Dudarko, T. Budnyak, O. Tkachenko, T. Agback, P. Agback, B. Bonnet, L. Ahrens, G. Daniel, G. Seisenbaeva. ACS ES&T Water, 2024, 4.4: 1303-1314. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsestwater.3c00408

  12. Study toward a More Reliable Approach to Elucidate the Lignin Structure–Property–Performance Correlation. D. Diment, O. Tkachenko, P. Schlee, N. Kohlhuber, A. Potthast, T.M. Budnyak, D. Rigo, M. Balakshin. Biomacromolecules, 2024, 25(1):200–212. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.biomac.3c00906

  13. In Situ Ring-Opening Polymerization of L-lactide on the Surface of Pristine and Aminated Silica: Synthesis and Metal Ions Extraction L.M. Polishchuk, R.B. Kozakevych, A.P. Kusyak, V.A. Tertykh, O. Tkachenko, M. Strømme, T.M. Budnyak. Polymers, 2022, 14(22):4995. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14224995

  14. Carbon Nanodots with Solvatochromic Photoluminescence for the Electrochemical Determination of Estrogenic Steroids. A. Mikhraliieva, O. Tkachenko, R. Freire, V. Zaitsev, Y. Xing, A. Panteleimonov, M. Strømme, T.M. Budnyak. ACS Applied Nano Materials, 2022, 5.8: 10962-10972. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsanm.2c02219