Brian Sinnet

3.4k total citations · 2 hit papers
21 papers, 2.8k citations indexed

About

Brian Sinnet is a scholar working on Materials Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering and Water Science and Technology. According to data from OpenAlex, Brian Sinnet has authored 21 papers receiving a total of 2.8k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 15 papers in Materials Chemistry, 8 papers in Biomedical Engineering and 7 papers in Water Science and Technology. Recurrent topics in Brian Sinnet's work include Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications (15 papers), Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications (5 papers) and Environmental remediation with nanomaterials (4 papers). Brian Sinnet is often cited by papers focused on Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications (15 papers), Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications (5 papers) and Environmental remediation with nanomaterials (4 papers). Brian Sinnet collaborates with scholars based in Switzerland, Norway and United Kingdom. Brian Sinnet's co-authors include Rälf Kaegi, Harald Hagendorfer, Michael Burkhardt, S. Zuleeg, Andreas Voegelin, R. Vonbank, Hansruedi Siegrist, Elisabeth Mueller, A. Ulrich and M. Boller and has published in prestigious journals such as Environmental Science & Technology, Analytical Chemistry and The Science of The Total Environment.

In The Last Decade

Brian Sinnet

21 papers receiving 2.7k citations

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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Behavior of Metallic Silver Nanoparticles in a Pilot Wastewater Treatment Plant

2011 633 citations Rälf Kaegi, Andreas Voegelin et al. Environmental Science & Technology profile →
Synthetic TiO2 nanoparticle emission from exterior facades into the aquatic environment

2008 618 citations Rälf Kaegi, A. Ulrich et al. Environmental Pollution profile →

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20 of 20 papers shown

#	Work	Indexed citations
1	Time-efficient approach for environmental transformation and bioavailability assessment of isotopically enriched nanoparticles to increase environmental relevance 2025 ·The Science of The Total Environment ·(unknown), Rälf Kaegi, (unknown), Brian Sinnet, (unknown), Matthias Philipp, Mark Rehkämper, Rebekah E. T. Moore, (unknown), (unknown), Anastasia Georgantzopoulou	1
2	Reduced bioavailability of Au and isotopically enriched 109Ag nanoparticles transformed through a pilot wastewater treatment plant in Hyalella azteca under environmentally relevant exposure scenarios 2024 ·The Science of The Total Environment ·(unknown), Rälf Kaegi, (unknown), Brian Sinnet, (unknown), Mark Rehkämper, (unknown), (unknown), Kuria Ndungù, Anastasia Georgantzopoulou	3
3	First evidence of nanoparticle uptake through leaves and roots in beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) and pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) 2022 ·Tree Physiology ·(unknown), Ivano Brunner, Claudia Cocozza, Daniel Grolimund, Rälf Kaegi, (unknown), Marcus Schaub, Leonie Schönbeck, Brian Sinnet, Paolo Cherubini	20
4	Virus removal from drinking water using modified activated carbon fibers 2021 ·RSC Advances ·(unknown), Jon G. Bell, Nur Sena Yüzbasi, Brian Sinnet, Dariusz Kata, Thomas Graule	6
5	Ingested nano- and microsized polystyrene particles surpass the intestinal barrier and accumulate in the body 2021 ·NanoImpact ·Marlene Schwarzfischer, (unknown), Sung Sik Lee, Brian Sinnet, Marcin Wawrzyniak, Andrea Laimbacher, Kirstin Atrott, (unknown), Yasser Morsy, (unknown), Silvia Lang, Gerhard Rogler, Rälf Kaegi, Michael Scharl, Marianne R. Spalinger	43
6	Efficiency and stability evaluation of Cu2O/MWCNTs filters for virus removal from water 2020 ·Water Research ·(unknown), Céline Jacquin, Mario Borlaf, Brian Sinnet, Timothy R. Julian, Dariusz Kata, Thomas Graule	36
7	Release of TiO 2 – (Nano) particles from construction and demolition landfills 2017 ·NanoImpact ·Rälf Kaegi, (unknown), Andreas Gondikas, Brian Sinnet, Frank von der Kammer, Michael Burkhardt	31
8	Fate of Ag-NPs in Sewage Sludge after Application on Agricultural Soils 2016 ·Environmental Science & Technology ·A. Real, Hiram Castillo‐Michel, Rälf Kaegi, Brian Sinnet, Valérie Magnin, Nathaniel Findling, Julie Villanova, Marie Carrière, Catherine Santaella, Alejandro Fernández‐Martínez, Clément Levard, Géraldine Sarret	145
9	Transformation of AgCl nanoparticles in a sewer system — A field study 2015 ·The Science of The Total Environment ·Rälf Kaegi, Andreas Voegelin, Brian Sinnet, S. Zuleeg, Hansruedi Siegrist, Michael Burkhardt	36
10	Inorganic particles increase biofilm heterogeneity and enhance permeate flux 2014 ·Water Research ·(unknown), Brian Sinnet, Nicolas Derlon, Eberhard Morgenroth	54
11	Fate and transformation of silver nanoparticles in urban wastewater systems 2013 ·Water Research ·Rälf Kaegi, Andreas Voegelin, Christoph Ort, Brian Sinnet, Basilius Thalmann, Jasmin Krismer, Harald Hagendorfer, (unknown), Elisabeth Mueller	365
12	Biofilm formation and permeate quality improvement in Gravity Driven Membrane ultrafiltration 2013 ·Water Science & Technology Water Supply ·(unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Brian Sinnet, Wouter Pronk, Nicolas Derlon, Eberhard Morgenroth	23
13	Characterization of Silver Nanoparticle Products Using Asymmetric Flow Field Flow Fractionation with a Multidetector Approach – a Comparison to Transmission Electron Microscopy and Batch Dynamic Light Scattering 2012 ·Analytical Chemistry ·Harald Hagendorfer, Rälf Kaegi, (unknown), Brian Sinnet, Christian Ludwig, A. Ulrich	131
14	Behavior of Metallic Silver Nanoparticles in a Pilot Wastewater Treatment Plant breakdown → 2011 ·Environmental Science & Technology ·Rälf Kaegi, Andreas Voegelin, Brian Sinnet, S. Zuleeg, Harald Hagendorfer, Michael Burkhardt, Hansruedi Siegrist	633
15	Release of silver nanoparticles from outdoor facades 2010 ·Environmental Pollution ·Rälf Kaegi, Brian Sinnet, S. Zuleeg, Harald Hagendorfer, Elisabeth Mueller, R. Vonbank, Markus Boller, Michael Burkhardt	425
16	Verhalten von Nanosilber in Kläranlagen und dessen Einfluss auf die Nitrifikationsleistung in Belebtschlamm 2010 ·Umweltwissenschaften und Schadstoff-Forschung ·Michael Burkhardt, S. Zuleeg, Ralf Kägi, Brian Sinnet, J. Eugster, M. Boller, Hansruedi Siegrist	12
17	Size-fractionated characterization and quantification of nanoparticle release rates from a consumer spray product containing engineered nanoparticles 2009 ·Journal of Nanoparticle Research ·Harald Hagendorfer, Christiane S. Lorenz, Rälf Kaegi, Brian Sinnet, Robert Gehrig, Natalie von Goetz, Martin Scheringer, Christian Ludwig, Andrea Ulrich	90
18	Synthetic TiO2 nanoparticle emission from exterior facades into the aquatic environment breakdown → 2008 ·Environmental Pollution ·Rälf Kaegi, A. Ulrich, Brian Sinnet, R. Vonbank, Adrian Wichser, S. Zuleeg, H. Simmler, Samuel Brunner, Heinz Vonmont, Michael Burkhardt, M. Boller	618
19	Size, number and chemical composition of nanosized particles in drinking water determined by analytical microscopy and LIBD 2008 ·Water Research ·Rälf Kaegi, (unknown), Birgit Hetzer, Brian Sinnet, George Tzvetkov, M. Boller	42
20	Characterization of nano- and microparticles in Swiss waters and their role in potable water production 2006 ·Water Science & Technology Water Supply ·Wouter Pronk, Brian Sinnet, Sébastien Meylan, M. Boller	3

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