Dehghani Tafti, A. R., Houweling, D., Perron, J.-M., Bencsik, D., Johnson, T., Vanrolleghem, P. A., & Comeau, Y. (2024). Towards a modelling framework for nature-based solutions in wastewater treatment. Water Science and Technology, 2024235 (19 pages).
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- Journal articles (121)
- 2024
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- 2023
Journal article Alizadeh, S., Chowdhury, P., Ghodsi, V., Giaccherini, F., Sarathy, S., Santoro, D., & Comeau, Y. (2023). Physico-chemical characteristics and biodegradability of primary effluent and particulate matter removed by microscreens. Water Environment Research, 95(4), e10854 (19 pages).Journal article Grebenshchykova, Z., Forquet, N., Brisson, J., Lachapelle-T, X., Comeau, Y., & Chazarenc, F. (2023). Thermal properties of treatment wetlands operated under freezing conditions. Water Science and Technology, 88(8), 2054-2067.Journal article Benoist, P., Parrott, A., Lachapelle-T, X., Barbeau, L.-C., Comeau, Y., Pitre, F. E., & Labrecque, M. (2023). Treatment of Landfill Leachate by Short-Rotation Willow Coppice Plantations in a Large-Scale Experiment in Eastern Canada. Plants, 12(2), 18 pages.
- 2022
Journal article Frédette, C., Comeau, Y., & Brisson, J. (2022). Design of a zero liquid discharge leachate treatment system using an evapotranspiration willow bed. Water Research, 209, 10 pages.
- 2020
Journal article Claveau-Mallet, D., & Comeau, Y. (2020). Chemical clogging and evolution of head losses in steel slag filters used for phosphorus removal. Water, 12(6).Journal article Tremblay, M., Alibert, B., Desjardins, M.-A., Lafond, R., & Comeau, Y. (2020). Enlèvement de la matière organique par les étangs aérés facultatifs: facteurs influençant la performance. Vecteur Environnement, 53(3), 46-53.Journal article Grebenshchykova, Z., Frédette, C., Chazarenc, F., Comeau, Y., & Brisson, J. (2020). Establishment and potential use of woody species in treatment wetlands. International Journal of Phytoremediation, 22(3), 295-304.Journal article Tremblay, M., Alibert, B., Desjardins, M. A., Lafond, R., & Comeau, Y. (2020). Facteurs influençant la performance d'enlèvement de la matière organique par les étangs aérés facultatifs au Québec. Vecteur Environnement, 53(3), 46-53.Journal article Jerbi, A., Brereton, N. J. B., Amiot, S., Lachapelle-Trouillard, X., Comeau, Y., Pitre, F. E., & Labrecque, M. (2020). High biomass yield increases in a primary effluent wastewater phytofiltration are associated to altered leaf morphology and stomatal size in Salix miyabeana. Science of the Total Environment, 738.Journal article Ndiaye, W. N., Deschamps, M.-H., Comeau, Y., Chowdhury, K., Bunod, J.-D., Letourneau-Montminy, M.-P., & Vandenberg, G. (2020). In situ chelation of phosphorus using microencapsulated aluminum and iron sulfate to bind intestinal phosphorus in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Animal Feed Science and Technology, 269.Journal article Demers, E., Kõiv-Vainik, M., Yavari, S., Mench, M., Marchand, L., Vincent, J., Frédette, C., Comeau, Y., & Brisson, J. (2020). Macrophyte potential to treat leachate contaminated with wood preservatives: plant tolerance and bioaccumulation capacity. Plants, 9(12).Journal article Amiot, S., Jerbi, A., Lachapelle-Trouillard, X., Frédette, C., Labrecque, M., & Comeau, Y. (2020). Optimization of the wastewater treatment capacity of a short rotation willow coppice vegetation filter. Ecological Engineering, 158.Journal article Claveau-Mallet, D., Seltani, H., & Comeau, Y. (2020). Phosphorus removal and carbon dioxide capture in a pilot conventional septic system upgraded with a sidestream steel slag filter. Water, 12(1).Journal article Grebenshchykova, Z., Brisson, J., Chazarenc, F., & Comeau, Y. (2020). Two-year performance of single-stage vertical flow treatment wetlands planted with willows under cold-climate conditions. Ecological Engineering, 153.
- 2019
Journal article Frédette, C., Comeau, Y., & Brisson, J. (2019). Ecophysiological Responses of a Willow Cultivar (Salix miyabeana ‘SX67') Irrigated with Treated Wood Leachate. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 230(8).Journal article Spérandio, M., Comeau, Y., & Rieger, L. (2019). Editorial: Water Resource Recovery Modelling. Water Science and Technology, 79(1), 1-2.Journal article Frédette, C., Grebenshchykova, Z., Comeau, Y., & Brisson, J. (2019). Evapotranspiration of a willow cultivar (Salix miyabeana SX67) grown in a full-scale treatment wetland. Ecological Engineering, 127, 254-262.Journal article Alizadeh, S., Ghoshal, S., & Comeau, Y. (2019). Fate and inhibitory effect of silver nanoparticles in high rate moving bed biofilm reactors. Science of Total Environment, 647, 1199-1210.Journal article Alizadeh, S., Abdul Rahim, A., Guo, B., Hawari, J., Ghoshal, S., & Comeau, Y. (2019). Impacts of Continuous Inflow of Low Concentrations of Silver Nanoparticles on Biological Performance and Microbial Communities of Aerobic Heterotrophic Wastewater Biofilm. Environmental Science & Technology, 53(15), 9148-9159.Journal article Lachapelle-Trouillard, X., Labrecque, M., & Comeau, Y. (2019). Treatment and valorization of a primary municipal wastewater by a short rotation willow coppice vegetation filter. Ecological Engineering, 130, 32-44.Journal article Frédette, C., Labrecque, M., Comeau, Y., & Brisson, J. (2019). Willows for environmental projects: A literature review of results on evapotranspiration rate and its driving factors across the genus Salix. Journal of Environmental Management, 246, 526-537.
- 2018
Journal article Bove, P., Claveau-Mallet, D., Boutet, É., Lida, F., & Comeau, Y. (2018). Development and modelling of a steel slag filter effluent neutralization process with CO₂-enriched air from an upstream bioprocess. Water Research, 129, 11-19.Journal article Sanchez, O., Labelle, M.-A., Gadbois, A., Laflamme, E., Dold, P. L., Laporte, A., & Comeau, Y. (2018). Recovery of particulate matter from a high-rate moving bed biofilm reactor by high-rate dissolved air flotation. Water Quality Research Journal of Canada, 53(4), 181-190.Journal article Claveau-Mallet, D., Boutet, É., & Comeau, Y. (2018). Steel slag filter design criteria for phosphorus removal from wastewater in decentralized applications. Water Research, 143, 28-37.
- 2017
Journal article Labelle, M.-A., Dold, P. L., Gadbois, A., Deleris, S., & Comeau, Y. (2017). Activated Sludge Production Parameters and Nutrient Content of Organic Sludge Components. Water Environment Research, 89(1), 51-61.Journal article Lapointe, M., Brosseau, C., Comeau, Y., & Barbeau, B. (2017). Assessing Alternative Media for Ballasted Flocculation. Journal of Environmental Engineering, 143(11).Journal article Chacana Olivares, J. A., Alizadeh, S., Labelle, M.-A., Laporte, A., Hawari, J., & Comeau, Y. (2017). Effect of ozonation on anaerobic digestion sludge activity and viability. Chemosphere, 176, 405-411.Journal article Claveau-Mallet, D., Courcelles, B., Pasquier, P., & Comeau, Y. (2017). Numerical simulations with the P-Hydroslag model to predict phosphorus removal by steel slag filters. Water Research, 126, 421-432.Journal article Abbasi, H., Élysée, C., Labelle, M.-A., Laflamme, E., Gadbois, A., Laporte, A., Dold, P. L., & Comeau, Y. (2017). Organic matter capture by a high-rate inoculum-chemostat and MBBR system. Water Quality Research Journal of Canada, 52(3), 166-177.Journal article Chacana Olivares, J. A., Labelle, M.-A., Laporte, A., Gadbois, A., Barbeau, B., & Comeau, Y. (2017). Ozonation of Primary Sludge and Digested Sludge to Increase Methane Production in a Chemically Enhanced Primary Treatment Facility. Ozone: Science & Engineering, 39(3), 148-158.Journal article Fall, C., Millan-Lagunas, E. L., Lopez-Vazquez, C., Hooijmans, C. M., & Comeau, Y. (2017). Sludge reduction via biodegradation of the endogenous residue (XE): experimental verification and modeling. Water Science and Technology, 75(3), 561-570.Journal article Lévesque, S., Demers, E., Brisson, J., & Comeau, Y. (2017). Treatment of a mixed wood preservative leachate by a hybrid constructed wetland and a willow planted filter. Water Science and Technology, 76(1), 164-171.
- 2016
Journal article Brosseau, C., Émile, B., Labelle, M.-A., Laflamme, É., Dold, P. L., & Comeau, Y. (2016). Compact secondary treatment train combining a lab-scale moving bed biofilm reactor and enhanced flotation processes. Water Research, 106, 571-582.Journal article Vallerand, D., Claveau-Mallet, D., & Comeau, Y. (2016). Déphosphatation des eaux usées par filtres à scories d'aciéries - potentiel pour le traitement autonome et décentralisé. Vecteur Environnement, 49(3), 30-32.Journal article Kõiv, M., Mahadeo, K., Brient, S., Claveau-Mallet, D., & Comeau, Y. (2016). Treatment of fish farm sludge supernatant by aerated filter beds and steel slag filters—effect of organic loading rate. Ecological Engineering, 94, 190-199.
- 2015
Journal article Fall, C., Jiménez-Zárate, A., Martínez-García, C. G., Esparza-Soto, M., & Comeau, Y. (2015). Activated sludge with low solids production: modified ASM1 modeling and simulation. Desalination and Water Treatment, 56(11), 3075-3086.Journal article Desjardins, M.-A., Alibert, B., Proulx, C., & Comeau, Y. (2015). Augmentation de capacité d'étangs aérés par la mise en place d'un étang « complètement mélangé » ou d'un RBGS Comment concevoir l'étang n° 2? Vecteur Environnement, 48(5), 38-43.Journal article Desjardins, M. A., Alibert, B., Proulx, C., & Comeau, Y. (2015). Augmentation de capacité d'étangs aérés par la mise en place d'un étang « complètement mélangé » ou d'un RBGS - Comment concevoir l'étang no. 2? Vecteur Environnement, 48(5), 40-45.Journal article Claveau-Mallet, D., Lida, F., & Comeau, Y. (2015). Improving phosphorus removal of conventional septic tanks by a recirculating steel slag filter. Water Quality Research Journal, 50(3), 211-218.Journal article Labelle, M.-A., Dold, P. L., & Comeau, Y. (2015). Mechanisms for Reduced Excess Sludge Production in the Cannibal Process. Water Environment Research, 87(8), 687-696.
- 2014
Journal article Puigagut, J., Chazarenc, F., & Comeau, Y. (2014). Influence of tubificid worms on nutrient fluxes across water-sediment interface in fish farm settling ponds. Knowledge and Management of Aquatic Ecosystems (413), 1-12.Journal article Claveau-Mallet, D., Courcelles, B., & Comeau, Y. (2014). Phosphorus removal by steel slag filters: modeling dissolution and precipitation kinetics to predict longevity. Environmental Science & Technology, 48(13), 7489-7493.Journal article Barca, C., Meyer, D., Liira, M., Drissen, P., Comeau, Y., Andres, Y., & Chazarenc, F. (2014). Steel slag filters to upgrade phosphorus removal in small wastewater treatment plants: Removal mechanisms and performance. Ecological Engineering, 68, 214-222.
- 2013
Journal article Hauduc, H., Rieger, L., Oehmen, A., van Loosdrecht, M., Comeau, Y., Héduit, A., Vanrolleghem, P. A., & Fillot, S. (2013). Critical review of activated sludge modelling : State of process knowledge, modelling concepts, and limitations. Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 110(1), 24-46.Journal article Gagnon, V., Chazarenc, F., Comeau, Y., & Brisson, J. (2013). Effect of plant species on sludge dewatering and fate of pollutants in sludge treatment wetlands. Ecological Engineering, 61(B), 593-600.Journal article Sperandio, M., Labelle, M.-A., Ramdani, A., Gadbois, A., Paul, E., Comeau, Y., & Dold, P. L. (2013). Modelling the degradation of endogenous residue and 'unbiodegradable' influent organic suspended solids to predict sludge production. Water Science and Technology, 67(4), 789-796.Journal article Claveau-Mallet, D., Wallace, S., & Comeau, Y. (2013). Removal of phosphorus, fluoride and metals from a gypsum mining leachate using steel slag filters. Water Research, 47(4), 1512-1520.
- 2012
Journal article Ramdani, A., Dold, P., Gadbois, A., Deleris, S., Houweling, D., & Comeau, Y. (2012). Biodegradation of the Endogenous Residue of Activated Sludge in a Membrane Bioreactor With Continuous or on-Off Aeration. Water Research, 46(9), 2837-2850.Journal article Ramdani, A., Dold, P., Gadbois, A., Deleris, S., Houweling, D., & Comeau, Y. (2012). Characterization of the Heterotrophic Biomass and the Endogenous Residue of Activated Sludge. Water Research, 46(3), 653-668.Journal article Delatolla, R., Tufenkji, N., Comeau, Y., Gadbois, A., Lamarre, D., & Berk, D. (2012). Effects of Long Exposure to Low Temperatures on Nitrifying Biofilm and Biomass in Wastewater Treatment. Water Environment Research, 84(4), 328-338.Journal article Claveau-Mallet, D., Wallace, S., & Comeau, Y. (2012). Model of phosphorus precipitation and crystal formation in Electric Arc Furnace steel slag filters. Environmental Science & Technology, 46(3), 1465-1470.
- 2011
Journal article Puigagut, J., Angles, H., Chazarenc, F., & Comeau, Y. (2011). Decreasing phosphorus discharge in fish farm facilities by treating the sludge generated during fish production with sludge drying beds. Aquaculture, 318(1-2), 7-14.Journal article Desjardins, M. A., Alibert, B., Fernandez, I. R., & Comeau, Y. (2011). Détermination des paramètres biocinétiques pour la conception d'étangs aérés complètemnet mélangés. Vecteur Environnement, 44(4), 34-42.Journal article Houle, S., Schrader, K. K., Le François, N. R., Comeau, Y., Kharoune, M., Summerfelt, S. T., & Vandenberg, G. W. (2011). Geosmin causes off-flavour in arctic charr in recirculating aquaculture systems. Aquaculture research, 42(3), 360-365.Journal article Delatolla, R., Tufenkji, N., Comeau, Y., Gadbois, A., Lamarre, D., & Berk, D. (2011). Investigation of laboratory-scale and pilot-scale attached growth ammonia removal kinetics at cold temperature and low influent carbon. Water Quality Research Journal of Canada, 45(4), 427-436.Journal article Labelle, M.-A., Ramdani, A., Deleris, S., Gadbois, A., Dold, P., & Comeau, Y. (2011). Ozonation of endogenous residue and active biomass from a synthetic activated sludge. Water Science and Technology, 63(2), 297-302.
- 2010
Journal article Ramdani, A., Dold, P., Deleris, S., Comeau, Y., Gadbois, A., & Lamarre, D. (2010). Biodegradation of the endogenous residue of activated sludge. Water Research, 44(7), 2179-2188.Journal article Chazarenc, F., Filiatrault, M., Brisson, J., & Comeau, Y. (2010). Combination of slag, limestone and sedimentary apatite in columns for phosphorus removal from sludge fish farm effluents. Water, 2(3), 500-509.Journal article Rieger, L., Takacs, I., Villez, K., Siegrist, H., Lessard, P., Vanrolleghem, P. A., & Comeau, Y. (2010). Data Reconciliation for Wastewater Treatment Plant Simulation Studies-Planning for High-Quality Data and Typical Sources of Errors. Water Environment Research, 82(5), 426-433.Journal article Lefrancois, P., Puigagut, J., Chazarenc, F., & Comeau, Y. (2010). Minimizing phosphorus discharge from aquaculture earth ponds by a novel sediment retention system. Aquacultural Engineering, 43(3), 94-100.Journal article Chazarenc, F., Naylor, S., Comeau, Y., Merlin, G., & Brisson, J. (2010). Modeling the effect of plants and peat on evapotranspiration in constructed wetlands. International Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2010, 1-6.Journal article Brault, J.-J., Comeau, Y., Perrier, M., & Stuart, P. R. (2010). Modeling thermomechanical pulp and paper activated sludge treatment plants to gain insight to the causes of bulking. Water Environment Research, 82(4), 362-373.Journal article Corominas, L. L., Rieger, L., Takacs, I., Ekama, G., Hauduc, H., Vanrolleghem, P. A., Oehmen, A., Gernaey, K. V., Van Loosdrecht, M. C. M., & Comeau, Y. (2010). New framework for standardized notation in wastewater treatment modelling. Water Science and Technology, 61(4), 841-857.Journal article Houweling, D., Comeau, Y., Takacs, I., & Dold, P. (2010). Uncertainty and variability in enhanced biological phosphorus removal (EBPR) stoichiometry: Consequences for process modelling and optimization. Water Science and Technology, 61(7), 1793-1800.
- 2009
Journal article Restrepo, J. D., Labelle, M.-A., Parent, S., Villemur, R., Juteau, P., & Comeau, Y. (2009). Biological phosphorus removal and denitrification of fish farm effluent in a sequencing moving bed biofilm bioreactor. Water Quality Research Journal of Canada, 44(3), 233-242.Journal article Houweling, D., Comeau, Y., Takacs, I., & Dold, P. (2009). Comment on "Modelling the PAO-GAO competition: Effects of carbon source, pH and temperature" by Lopez-Vazquez, C.M., Oehmen, A., Hooijmans, C.M., Brdjanovic, D., Gijzen, H.J., Yuan, Z., van Loosdrecht, M.C.M. [Discussion or Letter]. Water Research, 43(11), 2947-2949.Journal article Chazarenc, F., Gagnon, V., Comeau, Y., & Brisson, J. (2009). Effect of plant and artificial aeration on solids accumulation and biological activities in constructed wetlands. Ecological Engineering, 35(6), 1005-1010.Journal article Vallet, B., Labelle, M.-A., Rieger, L., Bigras, S., Parent, S., Juteau, P., Villemur, R., & Comeau, Y. (2009). Inhibition of biological phosphorus removal in a sequencing moving bed biofilm reactor in seawater. Water Science and Technology, 59(6), 1101-1110.Journal article Delatolla, R., Tufenkji, N., Comeau, Y., Lamarre, D., Gadbois, A., & Berk, D. (2009). In situ characterization of nitrifying biofilm: Minimizing biomass loss and preserving perspective. Water Research, 43(6), 1775-1787.Journal article Delatolla, R., Tufenkji, N., Comeau, Y., Gadbois, A., Lamarre, D., & Berk, D. (2009). Kinetic Analysis of Attached Growth Nitrification in Cold Climates. Water Science and Technology, 60(5), 1173-1184.
- 2008
Journal article Desjardins, M. A., Alibert, B., Christen, M., Nadeau, R., Tessier, R., & Comeau, Y. (2008). Amélioration de la nitrification dans les étangs aérés par bioaugmentation. Vecteur Environnement, 41(5), 38-44.Journal article Escalas-Canellas, A., Abrego-Gongora, C. J., Barajas-Lopez, M. G., Houweling, D., & Comeau, Y. (2008). A Time Series Model for Influent Temperature Estimation: Application to Dynamic Temperature Modelling of an Aerated Lagoon. Water Research, 42(10-11), 2551-2562.Journal article Houweling, D., Kharoune, L., Escalas, A., & Comeau, Y. (2008). Dynamic Modelling of Nitrification in an Aerated Facultative Lagoon. Water Research, 42(1-2), 424-432.
- 2007
Journal article Houweling, D., Chazarenc, F., Leduc, R., & Comeau, Y. (2007). Effect of baffles on nitrification in aerated facultative lagoons in a cold climate. Waste Stabilization Ponds VII: Water Science and Technology, 55(11), 73-79.Journal article Maltais-Landry, G., Chazarenc, F., Comeau, Y., Troesch, S., & Brisson, J. (2007). Effects of Artificial Aeration, Macrophyte Species, and Loading Rate on Removal Efficiency in Constructed Wetland Mesocosms Treating Fish Farm Wastewater. Journal of Environmental Engineering and Science, 6(4), 409-414.Journal article Houweling, D., Monette, F., Millette, L., & Comeau, Y. (2007). Modelling Nitrification of a Lagoon Effluent in Moving-Bed Biofilm Reactors. Water Quality Research Journal, 42(4), 284-294.
- 2006
Journal article Ouellet-Plamondon, C., Chazarenc, F., Comeau, Y., & Brisson, J. (2006). Artificial Aeration to Increase Pollutant Removal Efficiency of Constructed Wetlands in Cold Climate. Ecological Engineering, 27(3), 258-264.Journal article Dupla, M., Comeau, Y., Parent, S., Villemur, R., & Jolicoeur, M. (2006). Design optimization of a self-cleaning moving-bed bioreactor for seawater denitrification. Water Research, 40(2), 249-258.Journal article Drizo, A., Forget, C., Chapuis, R. P., & Comeau, Y. (2006). Phosphorus Removal by Electric Arc Furnace Steel Slag and Serpentinite. Water Research, 40(8), 1547-1554.Journal article Bellier, N., Chazarenc, F., & Comeau, Y. (2006). Phosphorus Removal From Wastewater by Mineral Apatite. Water Research, 40(15), 2965-2971.
- 2005
Journal article Comeau, Y., Gehr, R., Brown, H., & Meunier, C. (2005). Contribution des boues d'alun d'usines de traitement d'eau potable à la déphosphatation chimique des eaux résiduaires au Québec. Vecteur Environnement, 38(2), 53-47.Journal article Filali-Meknassi, Y., Auriol, M., Tyagi, R. D., Comeau, Y., & Surampalli, R. Y. (2005). Design strategy for a simultaneous nitrification/denitrification of a slaughterhouse wastewater in a sequencing batch reactor : ASM2D modeling and verification. Environmental Technology, 26(10), 1081-1100.Journal article Houweling, C. D., Kharoune, L., Escalas, A., & Comeau, Y. (2005). Modeling ammonia removal in aerated facultative lagoons. Water Science and Technology, 51(12), 139-142.Journal article Desjardins, M. A., Cormier, J., Houweling, D., & Comeau, Y. (2005). Modélisation de l'enlèvement de l'azote ammoniacal dans les étangs aérés. Vecteur Environnement, 38(4), 30-40.Journal article Filali-Meknassi, Y., Auriol, M., Tyagi, R. D., Comeau, Y., & Surampalli, R. Y. (2005). Phosphorus co-precipitation in the biological treatment of slaughter house wastewater in a sequencing batch reactor. Practice periodical of hazardous, toxic, and radioactive waste management, 9(3), 179-192.Journal article Labelle, M.-A., Juteau, P., Jolicoeur, M., Villemur, R., Parent, S., & Comeau, Y. (2005). Seawater denitrification in a closed mesocosm by a submerged moving bed biofilm reactor. Water Research, 39(14), 3409-3417.Journal article Ruel, S. M., Ginestet, P., Comeau, Y., & Heduit, A. (2005). Specificity and Potential Applications of the Biochemical Acidogenic Potential Method for the Anaerobic Characterization of Wastewater. Water Environment Research, 77(4), 340-347.Journal article Fugere, R., Mameri, N., Gallot, J. E., & Comeau, Y. (2005). Treatment of Pig Farm Effluents by Ultrafiltration. Journal of Membrane Science, 255(1-2), 225-231.
- 2003
Journal article Comeau, Y., Petersen, B., Stuart, P. R., Perrier, M., Graff, S., & Asselin, C. (2003). Activated Sludge Yield Reduction by the Low Sludge Production (LSP) Process: Results Are Promising. Pulp & Paper-Canada, 104(8), 40-42.Journal article Naylor, S., Brisson, J., Labelle, M. A., Drizo, A., & Comeau, Y. (2003). Treatment of Freshwater Fish Farm Effluent Using Constructed Wetlands: the Role of Plants and Substrate. Water Science and Technology, 48(5), 215-222.
- 2002
Journal article Comeau, Y., Peterson, B., Stuart, P. R., Perrier, M., Graff, S., & Asselin, C. (2002). Activated sludge yield reduction by the low sludge production (LPS) process. Environmental science & engineering, 15(3), 36-38.Journal article Ruel, S. M., Comeau, Y., Ginestet, P., & Heduit, A. (2002). Modeling Acidogenic and Sulfate-Reducing Processes for the Determination of Fermentable Fractions in Wastewater. Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 80(5), 525-536.Journal article Gernaey, K., Petersen, B., Nopens, I., Comeau, Y., & Vanrolleghem, P. A. (2002). Modeling Aerobic Carbon Source Degradation Processes Using Titrimetric Data and Combined Respirometric-Titrimetric Data: Experimental Data and Model Structure. Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 79(7), 741-753.Journal article Martin, R. S., Comeau, Y., Heduit, A., Deronzier, G., Ginestet, P., & Audic, J. M. (2002). Operating conditions for the determination of the biochemical acidogenic potential of wastewater. Water Research, 36(9), 2337-2341.Journal article Trépanier, C., Parent, S., Comeau, Y., & Bouvrette, J. (2002). Phosphorus Budget as a Water Quality Management Tool for Closed Aquatic Mesocosms. Water Research, 36(4), 1007-1017.Journal article Drizo, A., Comeau, Y., Forget, C., & Chapuis, R. P. (2002). Phosphorus saturation potential: a parameter for estimating the longevity of constructed wetland systems. Environmental Science and Technology, 36(21), 4642-4648.Journal article Dutil, C., Chabot, R., Boivin, S., Comeau, Y., & Gagné, G. (2002). Traitement du lisier de porc à la ferme avec la solution Biofertile. Vecteur Environnement, 35(1), 28-31.
- 2001
Journal article Deziel, É., Comeau, Y., & Villemur, R. (2001). Initiation of Biofilm Formation by Pseudomonas Aeruginosa 57rp Correlates With Emergence of Hyperpiliated and Highly Adherent Phenotypic Variants Deficient in Swimming, Swarming, and Twitching Motilities. Journal of Bacteriology, 183(4), 1195-1204.Journal article Ky, R. C., Comeau, Y., Perrier, M., & Takacs, I. (2001). Modelling Biological Phosphorus Removal From a Cheese Factory Effluent by an Sbr. Water Science and Technology, 43(3), 257-264.Journal article Comeau, Y., Brisson, J., Reville, J. P., Forget, C., & Drizo, A. (2001). Phosphorus Removal From Trout Farm Effluents by Constructed Wetlands. Water Science and Technology, 44(11-12), 55-60.
- 2000
Journal article Villemur, R., Deziel, E., Benachenhou, A., Marcoux, J., Gauthier, E., Lépine, F., Beaudet, R., & Comeau, Y. (2000). Two-Liquid-Phase Slurry Bioreactors to Enhance the Degradation of High-Molecular-Weight Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Soil. Biotechnology Progress, 16(6), 966-972.
- 1999
Journal article Cigana, J., Couture, M., Meunier, C., & Comeau, Y. (1999). Determination of the Vertical Velocity Distribution of Floatables in Csos. Water Science and Technology, 39(2), 69-73.Journal article Otte, M.-P., Comeau, Y., Samson, R., & Greer, C. W. (1999). Enhancement of pentachlorophenol biodegradation using organic and inorganic supports. Bioremediation Journal, 3(1), 34-45.Journal article Deziel, E., Comeau, Y., & Villemur, R. (1999). Two-Liquid-Phase Bioreactors for Enhanced Degradation of Hydrophobic/Toxic Compounds. Biodegradation, 10(3), 219-233.Journal article Addour, L., Belhocine, D., Boudries, N., Comeau, Y., Pauss, A., & Mameri, N. (1999). Zinc Uptake by Streptomyces Rimosus Biomass Using a Packed-Bed Column. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 74(11), 1089-1095.
- 1998
Journal article Asselin, C., Comeau, Y., & Ton-That, Q. A. (1998). Alpha Correction Factors for Static Aerators and Fine Bubble Diffusers Used in Municipal Facultative Aerated Lagoons. Water Science and Technology, 38(3), 79-85.Journal article Ross, N., Deschenes, L., Bureau, J., Clément, B., Comeau, Y., & Samson, R. (1998). Ecotoxicological Assessment and Effects of Physico-Chemical Factors on Biofilm Development under Groundwater Conditions. Environmental Science & Technology, 32(8), 1105-1111.Journal article Belhocine, D., Grib, H., Abdessmed, D., Comeau, Y., & Mameri, N. (1998). Optimization of Plasma Proteins Concentration by Ultrafiltration. Journal of Membrane Science, 142(2), 159-171.Journal article Millette, D., Butler, B. J., Frind, E. O., Comeau, Y., & Samson, R. (1998). Substrate interaction during aerobic biodegradation of creosote-related compounds in columns of sandy aquifer material. Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, 29(2), 165-183.
- 1997
Journal article Barbeau, C., Deschenes, L., Karamanev, D. G., Comeau, Y., & Samson, R. (1997). Bioremediation of pentachlorophenol-contaminated soil by bioaugmentation using activated soil. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 48(6), 745-752.Journal article Larose, A., Perrier, M., & Comeau, Y. (1997). Respirometric control of the anaerobic period duration of an SBR bio-P process. Water Science and Technology, 36(5), 293-300.
- 1996
Journal article Gosselin, B., Brown, H., Hart, J., Lorange, J., Comeau, Y., & Gehr, R. (1996). Bilan de la déphosphatation chimique des eaux usées au Québec. Vecteur Environnement, 29(3), 33-42.Journal article Comeau, Y., Lamarre, D., Roberge, F., Perrier, M., Desjardins, G., Hade, C., & Mayer, R. (1996). Biological nutrient removal from a phosphorus-rich pre-fermented industrial wastewater. Water Science and Technology, 34(1-2), 169-177.
- 1995
Journal article Millette, D., Barker, J. F., Comeau, Y., Butler, B. J., Frind, E. O., Clément, B., & Samson, R. (1995). Substrate Interaction during Aerobic Biodegradation of Creosote-Related Compounds: A Factorial Batch Experiment. Environmental Science & Technology, 29(8), 1944-1952.
- 1994
Journal article Otte, M.-P., Gagnon, J., Comeau, Y., Matte, N., Greer, C. W., & Smason, R. (1994). Activation of an indigenous microbial consortium for bioaugmentation of pentachlorophenol/creosate contaminated soils. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 40(6), 926-932.Journal article Otte, M.-P., Gagnon, J., Comeau, Y., Matte, N., Greer, C. W., & Samson, R. (1994). Activation of an indigenous microbial consortium for bioaugmentation of pentachlorophenol/creosote contaminated soils. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 40(6), 926-932.Journal article Bélanger, G., & Comeau, Y. (1994). Optimization of the biological phosphorus removal at the Sainte-Agathe-des-monts wastewater treatment plant. Sciences et techniques de l'eau, 27(4), 18-29.
- 1993
Journal article Samson, R., Brousseau, R., Comeau, Y., Masson, L., & Greer, C. (1993). Application of Molecular Biology Techniques for Isolating and Monitoring Pollutant-Degrading Bacteria. Water Quality Research Journal, 28(2), 275-288.Journal article Comeau, Y., Greer, C. W., & Samson, R. (1993). Role of inoculum preparation and density on the bioremediation of 2,4-D-contaminated soil by bioaugmentation. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 38(5).
- 1991
Journal article Brière, F. G., Riel, J. F., Comeau, Y., & Raymond, L. (1991). Evaluation of the Feasibility of Implementing Biological Phosphorus Removal in Wastewater Treatment Plants. Water Quality Research Journal, 26(4), 475-494.
- 2024
- Conference papers (53)
- 2023
Conference paper Bellier, N., Chazarenc, F., & Comeau, Y. (2023, September). Phosphorus removal from wastewater by mineral apatite [Paper]. Conférence biennale de l'IWA, Pékin, Chine.
- 2022
Conference paper Bellamy, A., Ajji, A., Comeau, Y., & Claveau-Mallet, D. (2022, November). Identifier et quantifier pour mieux traiter les microplastiques dans l'eau, vers un suivi routier par les municipalités [Paper]. Symposium sur la gestion de l'eau, Trois-Rivières, Qc, Canada.Conference paper Mortazavi, S., Shively, E., Boutin, R., Bastien-Thibault, M.-P., Torok, T., Gagnon-Fee, D., Alizadeh, S., Kõiv-Vainink, M., Hawari, J., Lebrecques, M., & Comeau, Y. (2022, November). Le traitement de jeune lixiviat par les filtres plantés aérés [Paper]. 36e Symposium de l'Est du Canada sur la recherche sur la qualité de l'eau, Québec, Québec.
- 2020
Conference paper Reinei, N. J. F., Comeau, Y., & Claveau-Mallet, D. (2020, November). Attenuation of clogging in alkaline granular filters by optimization of media stratification and inlet design [Presentation]. In 1er virtual eastern canadian Symposium on Water Quality Research.
- 2019
Conference paper Claveau-Mallet, D., Lamaire Chad, C., & Comeau, Y. (2019, March). Enlèvement du phosphore des eaux usées domestiques par filtres à scories - enjeux de mise en oeuvre [Presentation]. In Forum sur l'environnement et Salon international des technologies environnementales (Americana 2019), Montréal, Qc, Canada.
- 2018
Conference paper Claveau-Mallet, D., Boutet, É., & Comeau, Y. (2018, March). Développement d'outils de conception pour les filtres à scories [Poster]. 1ère journée québécoise des étudiants CentrEau, Québec, Qc, Canada.Conference paper Claveau-Mallet, D., Boutet, É., & Comeau, Y. (2018, March). Inviting P-removing alkaline granular filters in mechanistic models [Poster]. 6th IWA/WEF Wastewater Treatment Modeling Seminar (WRRmod2018), Lac Beauport, Canada.
- 2016
Conference paper Chacana Olivares, J. A., Labelle, M.-A., Maclennan, L., Laporte, A., Barbeau, B., & Comeau, Y. (2016, April). Use of ozone in anaerobic digestion to enhance biogas production [Paper]. 2016 WEO Technical Conference, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada.
- 2014
Conference paper Fall, C., Jimnez-Zrate, A., Milln-Lagunas, E., & Comeau, Y. (2014, June). Activated sludge with total solids retention: Modified-ASM1 modelling and simulation [Paper]. 7th International Congress on Environmental Modelling and Software, iEMSs 2014, San Diego, CA, United states.Conference paper Mansour-Geoffrion, M., Dold, P. L., Gadbois, A., Déléris, S., & Comeau, Y. (2014, September). Characterization and separation of unbiodegradable matter in WRRFs [Paper]. WEFTEC 2014, New Orleans, Louisiana.
- 2013
Conference paper Comeau, Y., & Claveau-Mallet, D. (2013, October). Mining wastewater treatment by steel slag constructed wetland [Presentation]. In 5th International Symposium for Wetland Systems for Water Pollution Control (WETPOL 2013), Nantes, France.Conference paper Comeau, Y., & Claveau-Mallet, D. (2013, October). Modelling phosphorous removal in steel slag filters [Paper]. 5th International Symposium for Wetland Systems for Water Pollution Control (WETPOL 2013), Nantes, France.
- 2012
Conference paper Laflamme, E., Chopra, S., Gadbois, A., Ochoa, J., & Comeau, Y. (2012, September). Achieving soluble BOD5 removal through an optimized ballasted flocculation process [Paper]. 85th Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC 2012), New Orleans, LA, United states.
- 2011
Conference paper De Boutray, M.-L., Lemaire, B., Vinçon-Leite, B., Tassin, B., Comeau, Y., & Dorner, S. (2011, June). Biological treatment vs monitoring and lake ecosystem modeling: 2 different approaches to assess cyanobacterial bloom [Paper]. 11th edition of the World Wide Workshop for Young Environmental Scientists (WWW-YES-2011), Arcueil, France.Conference paper Claveau-Mallet, D., & Comeau, Y. (2011, May). Modèle de mécanisme de rétention du phosphore dans les filtres à scories d'aciérie pour le traitement des eaux usées [Poster]. 10e Journée de la Recherche, Montréal, Qc.Conference paper Claveau-Mallet, D., Wallace, S., & Comeau, Y. (2011, October). Steel slag filtration for extensive tertiary of wastewater [Paper]. 84th Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC 2011), Los Angeles, CA.Conference paper De Boutray, M.-L., Lemaire, B., Vinçon-Leite, B., Tassin, B., Comeau, Y., & Dorner, S. (2011, June). Water quality monitoring and lake ecosystem modelling: an integrated approach to assess cyanobacterial blooms [Paper]. 11th edition of the World Wide Workshop for Young Environmental Scientists (WWW-YES-2011), Arcueil, France.
- 2010
Conference paper Claveau-Mallet, D., & Comeau, Y. (2010, May). Développement d'un procédé de traitement des eaux minières par lit de scories [Paper]. 9e Journée de la Recherche Polytechnique, Montréal, Qc, Canada.Conference paper Mansour-Geoffrion, M., Barbeau, B., Gadbois, A., Lamarre, D., & Comeau, Y. (2010, September). Effect of biological treatment and water quality on required ozone dose for disinfection of an enhanced primary effluent [Poster]. 2010 IWA world Water Congress and Exhibition, Montréal, Qc, Canada.Conference paper Labelle, M.-A., Ramdani, A., Deleris, S., Gadbois, A., Dold, P., & Comeau, Y. (2010, September). Ozonation of endogenous residue and active biomass from a synthetic activated sludge [Paper]. World Water Congress and Exhibition, Montréal, Québec.Conference paper Stricker, A.-E., Héduit, A., & Comeau, Y. (2010, October). Quantifying nutrient assimilation in activated sludge [Paper]. Water Environment Federation Technical Conference, Nouvelle-Orléans, LA.
- 2009
Conference paper Ramdani, A., Dold, P., Deleris, S., Lamarre, D., Gadbois, A., & Comeau, Y. (2009, August). Biodegradation of the endogenous residue of activated sludge [Paper]. 12th IWA Sludge Conference on Sustainable Management & Technologies of Water and Wastewater Sludges, Harbin, China. Published in Water Research, 44(7).Conference paper Houweling, D., Comeau, Y., Takacs, I., & Dold, P. L. (2009, June). Biological phosphorus removal impact of the aerobic phase on modeling continuous-flow systems [Paper]. Water Environment Federation- IWA, Nutrient Removal Conference, Washington, D.C..Conference paper Mansour-Geoffrion, M., Dold, P. L., Lamarre, D., Gadbois, A., Deleris, S., & Comeau, Y. (2009, June). Characterizing hydrocyclone performance for grit removal from wastewater treatment activated sludge plants [Paper]. MEI Conferences : Physical Separation, Cornwall, UK. Published in Minerals Engineering, 23(4).Conference paper Mansour-Geoffrion, M., Lamarre, D., Dold, P. L., Gadbois, A., & Comeau, Y. (2009, August). Reducing sludge production or increasing capacity by removing influent unbiodegradable particulate matter from activated sludge [Paper]. 12th IWA Sludge Conference on Sustainable Management & Technologies of Water and Wastewater Sludges, Harbin, China.Conference paper Anjab, Z., Chazarenc, F., Puigagut, J., & Comeau, Y. (2009, September). Slag for upgrading phosphorus removal from constructed wetland effluents : effect of slag particle size distribution [Paper]. Wetland Pollutants Dynamics and Control WETPOL, Barcelone, Espagne.Conference paper Houweling, D., Comeau, Y., Takacs, I., & Dold, P. L. (2009, September). Uncertainty and variability in EBPR stoichiometry consequences for process modelling and optimization [Paper]. 2nd IWA Specialized Conference, Krakow, Poland.
- 2008
Conference paper Chazarenc, F., Filiatrault, M., Brisson, J., & Comeau, Y. (2008, November). Combination of slag, sedimentary limestone and apatite in columns to increase phosphorus removal from constructed wetland effluents [Paper]. 11th IWA International Conference on Wetland Systems in Water Pollution Control, Ujjain/Indore, India.Conference paper Brault, J. M., Comeau, Y., Perrier, M., & Stuart, P. R. (2008, August). Modelling pulp and paper activated sludge treatment systems for process troubleshooting [Paper]. 11th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, Prague, Czech Republic.
- 2007
Conference paper Chazarenc, F., Gagnon, V., Comeau, Y., & Brisson, J. (2007, September). Biofilm accumulation and activites in constructed wetlands : effect of artificial aeration and of plant species [Paper]. 2nd International Symposium on Wetland Pollutant Dynamics and Control, Tartu, Estonia.Conference paper Chazarenc, F., Boumecied, A., Brisson, J., Boulanger, Y., & Comeau, Y. (2007, June). Phosphorus removal in a fresh water fish farm using constructed wetlands and slag filters [Paper]. International Conference on Multiple Roles of Wetlands - Multi functions of wetland systems, Legnaro-Padova, Italie.
- 2006
Conference paper Chazarenc, F., Maltais-Landry, G., Comeau, Y., & Brisson, J. (2006, September). Effect of loading rate on hydraulic and treatment performance of CWs treating anaerobic sludge storage tank supernatant [Paper]. 10th IWA International Conference on Wetland Systems for Water Pollution Control, Lisbonne, Portugal.Conference paper Brault, J. M., Comeau, Y., Perrier, M., & Stuart, P. R. (2006, October). Hybrid modelling of a pulp and paper mill activated sludge treatment plant: Steady-state results [Paper]. 56e Congrès Canadien de génie chimique, Sherbrooke, QC.Conference paper Gagnon, V., Chararenc, F., Comeau, Y., & Brisson, J. (2006, September). Influence of macrophytes species on microbial density and activity in constructed wetlands [Paper]. 10th IWA International Conference on Wetland Systems for Water Pollution Control, Lisbonne, Portugal.Conference paper Chazarenc, F., Brisson, J., & Comeau, Y. (2006, September). Slag-columns for upgrading phosphorus removal from constructed wetland effluent [Paper]. 10th IWA International Conference on Wetland Systems for Water Pollution Control, Lisbonne, Portugal.
- 2004
Conference paper Labelle, M. A., Juteau, P., Villemur, R., Parent, S., & Comeau, Y. (2004, December). Denitrification of a cold marine system at the Montréal Biodome [Paper]. 6th International Aquarium Congress, Monterey, CA.Conference paper Ouellet-Plamondon, C., Brisson, J., & Comeau, Y. (2004, September). Effect of macrophyte species on subsurface flow wetland performance in cold climate [Paper]. American Society of Agricultural Engineers, St-Paul, MN.
- 2003
Conference paper Lospied, C., Kharoune, M., Chapuis, R. P., & Comeau, Y. (2003, August). Évaluation des capacités et des conditions d'enlèvement du phosphore dissous par les scories d'acibries [Paper]. American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting, Québec, Québec.Conference paper Boumecied, A., Kharoune, M., Comeau, Y., Boulanger, Y., & Donka, C. (2003, August). Treatment of a fish farm effluent using constructed wetlands and steel slag. [Paper]. American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting, Québec, Québec.
- 2000
Conference paper Drizo, A., Forget, C., Chapuis, R. P., & Comeau, Y. (2000, January). How realistic are the linear Langmuir predictions of phosphate retention by adsorbing materials [Paper]. 1st world congress of the international water association (IWA), Paris, France.Conference paper Narjoux, A., Guiot, S. R., & Comeau, Y. (2000, May). TCE degradation in anaerobic/aerobic circulating column [Paper]. 2nd international conference on remediation of chlorinated and recalcitrant compounds, Monterey, CA.Conference paper Gagné, B., Cigana, J., Couture, M., Comeau, Y., & Chebbo, G. (2000, January). Using vertical velocity distribution for CSO control of flotables [Paper]. Novatech 1998, 3e conférence internationale sur les nouvelles technologies en assainissement pluvial, organisé par GRAIE (groupe de recherche Rhônes-Alpes sur les infrastructures et l'eau), Lyon, France.Conference paper Bédard, I., Comeau, Y., & Aubertin, M. (2000, October). Zones d'épanchement du parc à résidus miniers Aldermac : étude de certaines techniques de réhabilitation [Paper]. NEDEM 2000 : colloque sur la recherche de méthodes innovatrices pour le contrôle du drainage minier acide, Sherbrooke, PQ (Canada).
- 1997
Conference paper Comeau, Y., Gehr, R., Brown, H., & Meunier, C. (1997, January). Contribution des boues d'alun d'usines de traitement d'eau potable à la déphosphatation chimique des eaux résiduaires au Québec [Paper]. 50e anniversaire des Journées du CEBEDEAU, Liège, Belgique.Conference paper Gagnon, J., Comeau, Y., Greer, C. W., & Samson, R. (1997, April). Development of an online-control system for the operation of a soil slurry bioreactor [Paper]. 4th International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium, New Orleans, Louisiana.Conference paper Comeau, Y. (1997, January). Procédés et conception de filières de déphosphatation biologique [Paper]. 50e anniversaire des Journées du CEBEDEAU, Liège, Belgique.Conference paper Barbeau, C., Deschenes, L., Comeau, Y., & Samson, R. (1997, April). Remediation of pentachlorophenol contaminated soil by bioaugmentation using soil biomass activated in a bioreactor [Paper]. 4th International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium, New-Orleans, LA, USA.Conference paper Barbeau, C., Deschenes, L., Comeau, Y., & Samson, R. Remediation of pentachlorophenol impacted soil by bioaugmentation using soil biomass acclimated in a bioreactor: the activated soil process [Paper]. 6e Symposium et exposition sur la restauration des eaux souterraines et des sols contaminés.Conference paper Otte, M.-P., Comeau, Y., Samson, R., & Greer, C. W. (1997, April). Role of native soil in mixed culture activation for bioaugmentation [Paper]. 4th International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium, New Orleans, Louisiana.
- 1995
Conference paper Otte, M. P., Greer, C. W., Comeau, Y., & Samson, R. (1995, April). Effect of soil on the stimulation of pentachlorophenol biodegradation [Paper]. 3rd International In Situ and On-Site Bioreclamation Symposium, San Diego, CA (United States).Conference paper Greer, C. W., Godbout, J., Comeau, Y., Masson, L., & Brousseau, R. (1995, March). Molecular monitoring of xenobiotic-degrading microorganisms, and their activity during bioremediation of contaminated soil [Paper]. Keystone Conference on Environmental Biotechnology, Lake Tahoe, Californie. Published in Journal of Cellular Biochemistry, 59(S21A).Conference paper Godbout, J. G., Comeau, Y., & Greer, C. W. Soil characteristics effects on introduced bacterial survival and activity [Paper]. Bioaugmentation Site Rem., (Pap. Int. In Situ On-Site Bioreclam. Symp.), 3rd.
- 1994
Conference paper Millette, D., Barker, J.-F., Butler, B., Comeau, Y., Frind, E. O., Renoux, A. Y., & Samson, R. (1994, September). Column experiment to study substrate interaction during aerobic biodegradation of creosote-related compounds in groundwater [Paper]. 4e Symposium annuel sur la restauration des eaux souterraines et des sols contaminés, Calgary, Alberta.
- 2023
- Book chapters (1)
- 2011
Book chapter Takacs, I., Dold, P. L., Morgenroth, E., Bolz, J., Schraa, O., Belia, E., Shaw, A., Wett, B., Jones, R., & Comeau, Y. (2011). Structured process models for nutrient removal. In Nutrient removal (pp. 356-441).
- 2011
- Patents (1)
- 1998
Patent Desjardins, G., Comeau, Y., & Bélanger, G. (1998). Advanced biological phophorus removal using a series of sequencing batch reactors. (Patent no. US5853589).
- 1998
- Reports (2)
- 2010
Report Beaudry, C., Boyer, P., Camarero, R., Chaouki, J., Comeau, Y., Dansereau, J., Desjardins, P., Dupuis, C., Hurteau, R., Nicolas, J., & Pierre, S. (2010). Vers la création d'un microprogramme de 3e cycle visant l'enrichissement des habiletés des doctorats. (Technical Report).
- 2000
Report Comeau, Y., & Brisson, J. (2000). Utilisation de marais artificiels avec substrat calcaire pour l'épuration d'eaux de rejets de pisciculture : rapport final. (Technical Report n° 2366).
- 2010