Dr Stuart Cairns

Darlithydd, Geography

s.l.cairns@abertawe.ac.uk

Siaradwr Cymraeg Sylfaenol

Swyddfa Academaidd - 246
Ail lawr
Adeilad Wallace
Campws Singleton

Ar gael ar gyfer Goruchwyliaeth Ôl-raddedig

Trosolwg

Mae Dr Stuart Cairns yn wyddonydd amgylcheddol sydd â diddordeb mewn adfer dŵr croyw halogedig. Mae ei ymchwil yn canolbwyntio ar ddefnyddio deunyddiau naturiol, yn benodol amsugnyddion carbonaidd megis bio-olosg, i echdynnu llygryddion gan gynnwys metelau, microblastigion a maetholion o amgylchoedd dŵr croyw.

Meysydd Arbenigedd

Geocemeg
Geocemeg
Bio-olosg
Ffyto-adfer
Adfer dŵr
Hydroleg
Llygredd micro-blastigion a nano-blastigion
Llygredd metelau
Delweddu Thermol

Uchafbwyntiau Gyrfa

Diddordebau Addysgu

Mae Stuart yn addysgu amrywiaeth o fodiwlau daearyddiaeth ffisegol gan gynnwys daearyddiaeth ffisegol ac amgylcheddol lefel sylfaen, sgiliau daearyddol, sgiliau paratoi ar gyfer y traethawd hir, dulliau daearyddol a dadansoddi data.

Cyhoeddiadau

Uchafbwyntiau Ymchwil

Cairns, S., Meza Rojas, D., Holliman, P., & Robertson, I. (2024). Interactions Between Biochar and Nano(Micro)Plastics in the Remediation of Aqueous Media. International Journal of Environmental Research, 18(5), 87
https://doi.org/10.1007/s41742-024-00635-0, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67173
Cairns, S., Cairns, S., Chaudhuri, S., Sigmund, G., Robertson, I., Hawkins, T., Dunlop, T., & Hofmann, T. (2021). Wood ash amended biochar for the removal of lead, copper, zinc and cadmium from aqueous solution. Environmental Technology & Innovation, 24, 101961
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2021.101961, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58004
Cairns, S., Cairns, S., Robertson, I., Sigmund, G., & Street-Perrott, A. (2020). The removal of lead, copper, zinc and cadmium from aqueous solution by biochar and amended biochars. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27, 21702-21715.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-020-08706-3, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53988
Cairns, S., CAIRNS, S., Todd, A., Robertson, I., Byrne, P., & Dunlop, T. (2022). Treatment of mine water for the fast removal of zinc and lead by wood ash amended biochar. Environmental Science: Advances, 1, 506-516.
https://doi.org/10.1039/d2va00085g, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa60891
Cairns, S., Robertson, I., Holliman, P., & Street-Perrott, A. (n.d.) Treatments of wood ash amended biochar to reduce nutrient leaching and immobilise lead, copper, zinc and cadmium in aqueous solution: column experiments. Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology, 8(6), 1277-1286.
https://doi.org/10.1039/d1ew00962a, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67609
http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/d1ew00962a
Cairns, S., CAIRNS, S., Todd, A., Robertson, I., & Byrne, P. (2023). Metals Removal from Acid Mine Water by Wood-Ash Amended Biochar. In IMWA 2022 – Reconnect (pp. 33-38). International Mine Water Association.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa63044
https://www.imwa.info/docs/imwa_2022/IMWA2022_Cairns_33.pdf
Cairns, S., CAIRNS, S., Sigmund, G., Robertson, I., & Haine, R. (2022). Engineered Biochar as Adsorbent for the Removal of Contaminants from Aqueous Medium. Engineered Biochar (pp. 353-381). Springer Nature Singapore
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-2488-0_19, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa60804

Holl Ymchwil

Erthyglau Cylchgronau

Cairns, S., Meza Rojas, D., Holliman, P., & Robertson, I. (2024). Interactions Between Biochar and Nano(Micro)Plastics in the Remediation of Aqueous Media. International Journal of Environmental Research, 18(5), 87
https://doi.org/10.1007/s41742-024-00635-0, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67173
Cairns, S., CAIRNS, S., Todd, A., Robertson, I., Byrne, P., & Dunlop, T. (2022). Treatment of mine water for the fast removal of zinc and lead by wood ash amended biochar. Environmental Science: Advances, 1, 506-516.
https://doi.org/10.1039/d2va00085g, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa60891
Cairns, S., Cairns, S., Chaudhuri, S., Sigmund, G., Robertson, I., Hawkins, T., Dunlop, T., & Hofmann, T. (2021). Wood ash amended biochar for the removal of lead, copper, zinc and cadmium from aqueous solution. Environmental Technology & Innovation, 24, 101961
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2021.101961, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58004
Cairns, S., Cairns, S., Robertson, I., Sigmund, G., & Street-Perrott, A. (2020). The removal of lead, copper, zinc and cadmium from aqueous solution by biochar and amended biochars. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27, 21702-21715.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-020-08706-3, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53988
Cairns, S., Robertson, I., Holliman, P., & Street-Perrott, A. (n.d.) Treatments of wood ash amended biochar to reduce nutrient leaching and immobilise lead, copper, zinc and cadmium in aqueous solution: column experiments. Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology, 8(6), 1277-1286.
https://doi.org/10.1039/d1ew00962a, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67609
http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/d1ew00962a

Penodau Llyfrau

Cairns, S., CAIRNS, S., Sigmund, G., Robertson, I., & Haine, R. (2022). Engineered Biochar as Adsorbent for the Removal of Contaminants from Aqueous Medium. Engineered Biochar (pp. 353-381). Springer Nature Singapore
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-2488-0_19, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa60804

Cyfraniadau Cynadleddau

Cairns, S., CAIRNS, S., Todd, A., Robertson, I., & Byrne, P. (2023). Metals Removal from Acid Mine Water by Wood-Ash Amended Biochar. In IMWA 2022 – Reconnect (pp. 33-38). International Mine Water Association.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa63044
https://www.imwa.info/docs/imwa_2022/IMWA2022_Cairns_33.pdf

Modiwlau a Addysgir

EG-283 Mechanical Deformation in Structural Materials

Following on from the first year module "Mechanical Properties" this module provides further detail about the deformation characteristics of a wide range of engineering materials. The course aims to develop the understanding of topics taught in the first year module by application to high performance materials such as titanium and nickel. Further understanding of deformation and damage mechanisms is gained through targeted units on elasticity, plasticity, alloy strengthening, mechanics of materials, fatigue and creep. The knowledge provided then allows for topics such as methods of mechanical testing and additive layer manufacturing. The module then seeks to draw these topics together by considering application to three main material classes, metals, ceramics and composites.
GE-007 Foundation Physical and Environmental Geography

The module considers the impacts of physical geography processes on human habitation and how humans might mitigate against the effects of nature's extreme events. It also examines the complex issues surrounding human impacts on the landscape. Foundation Physical & Environmental Geography will pave the way for students to study Geography at Level 4 (Year 1). This module complements topics taught in the Foundation Human Geography module (GE-008), to give an understanding of physical geography and the environment.
GEG100 Geographical skills

The aim of this module is to introduce the participants to essential geographical skills. These invaluable skills will become enhanced throughout their degree at Swansea University. Participants should be able to apply these techniques in a wide variety of environments and contexts. Skills covered include essay writing, data analysis and map making
GEG277 Geographical Methods and Data Analysis

This core 20-credit module introduces a variety of physical and human geography methods, along with data analysis. The module builds upon student knowledge and covers research design, data collection and data analysis. Students are introduced to a range of lab and field techniques in physical and / or human geography along with statistical analysis. They gain experience in describing, interpreting and presenting the results.
GEG278 Dissertation Preparation Skills

This module builds upon student knowledge of social research methods and environmental methods (delivered in GEG277) through to the formulation of a dissertation proposal. The module focuses on key dissertation planning and preparation skills.

Grantiau a Phrosiectau Allweddol

Remediation of plastic polluted water using biochar and steel industry waste 2024 - 2027

, with Dr Iain Robertson, yr Athro Peter Holliman, £211,929

Dr Stuart Cairns

Cyfeiriad ebost

Welsh language proficiency

Trosolwg

Meysydd Arbenigedd

Uchafbwyntiau Gyrfa

Cyhoeddiadau

Uchafbwyntiau Ymchwil

Holl Ymchwil

Erthyglau Cylchgronau

Penodau Llyfrau

Cyfraniadau Cynadleddau

Modiwlau a Addysgir

EG-283 Mechanical Deformation in Structural Materials

GE-007 Foundation Physical and Environmental Geography

GEG100 Geographical skills

GEG277 Geographical Methods and Data Analysis

GEG278 Dissertation Preparation Skills

Grantiau a Phrosiectau Allweddol

Remediation of plastic polluted water using biochar and steel industry waste 2024 - 2027