Projects

DEVELOPMENT AND UTILIZATION OF NEW OILSEED CROPS AND PRODUCTS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 420042

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

The search for higher lubricant stability properties in modified vegetable oil derivatives - (Abstract Only)

Harry O Kuru, R.E., Biresaw, G. 2013. The search for higher lubricant stability properties in modified vegetable oil derivatives [abstract]. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers. p. 130.

Mechanical and thermal properties of high density polyethylene – dried distillers grains with solubles composites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tisserat, B., Reifschneider, L., Harry O Kuru, R.E., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2013. Mechanical and thermal properties of high density polyethylene – dried distillers grains with solubles composites. BioResources. 8(1):59-75.

The untold story of the common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca): A new industrial crop - (Abstract Only)

Harry O Kuru, R.E. 2012. The untold story of the common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca): A new industrial crop [abstract]. National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers.

Characteristics of polyhydroxy milkweed triglycerides and their acylated derivatives in relation to lubricity - (Abstract Only)

Harry O Kuru, R.E., Biresaw, G., Cermak, S.C. 2012. Characteristics of polyhydroxy milkweed triglycerides and their acylated derivatives in relation to lubricity [abstract]. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Annual Meeting & Expo. p. 112.

Glycerol citrate polyesters produced through microwave heating - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tisserat, B., Harry O Kuru, R.E., Hwang, H.-S., Mohamed, A.A., Holser, R.A. 2012. Glycerol citrate polyesters produced through microwave heating. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 125(5):3429-3437.

Introduction of starch into plastic films: The advent of starch in plastic - (Book / Chapter)

Harry O Kuru, R.E., Gordon, S.H. 2012. Introduction of starch into plastic films: The advent of starch in plastic. Book Chapter x.

Potential uses for cuphea oil processing byproducts and processed oils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tisserat, B., Harry O Kuru, R.E., Cermak, S.C., Evangelista, R.L., Doll, K.M. 2012. Potential uses for cuphea oil processing byproducts and processed oils. Industrial Crops and Products. 35:111-120.

Effect of chemical modification on tribological properties - (Abstract Only)

Biresaw, G., Bantchev, G.B., Harry O Kuru, R.E., Cermak, S.C. 2011. Effect of chemical modification on tribological properties [abstract]. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Annual Meeting. p. 119.

Investigation of some characteristics of polyhydroxy milkweed triglycerides and their acylated derivatives in relation to lubricity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Harry O Kuru, R.E., Biresaw, G., Cermak, S.C., Gordon, S.H., Vermillion, K. 2011. Investigation of some characteristics of polyhydroxy milkweed triglycerides and their acylated derivatives in relation to lubricity. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 59(9):4725-4735.

Synthesis and characterization of corn oil polyhydroxy fatty acids designed as additive agent for many applications - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Harry O Kuru, R.E., Mohamed, A., Xu, J., Sharma, B.K. 2011. Synthesis and characterization of corn oil polyhydroxy fatty acids designed as additive agent for many applications. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 88(8)1211-1221.

Novel synthetic products from the common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca L) and their potential in the rural farm economy - (Abstract Only)

Harry O Kuru, R.E. 2010. Novel synthetic products from the common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca L) and their potential in the rural farm economy [abstract]. International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Meeting. p. 97.

Dehulling of Lesquerella Seeds for the Production of Gums and Oil - (Abstract Only)

Evangelista, R.L., Harry O Kuru, R.E. 2010. Dehulling of Lesquerella Seeds for the Production of Gums and Oil [abstract]. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society. p. 120.

A chemometric method for correcting FTIR spectra of biomaterials for interference from water in KBr discs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gordon, S.H., Mohamed, A., Harry O Kuru, R.E., Imam, S.H. 2010. A chemometric method for correcting FTIR spectra of biomaterials for interference from water in KBr discs. Applied Spectroscopy. 64(4):448-457.

Processing scale-up of sicklepod (Senna obtusifolia L.) seed - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Harry O Kuru, R.E., Mohamed, A. 2009. Processing scale-up of sicklepod (Senna obtusifolia L.) seed. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 57(7):2726-2731.

Phospholipids and poly(glutamic acid)/hydrolyzed gluten: interaction and kinetics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mohamed, A., Harry O Kuru, R.E., Gordon, S.H., Palmquist, D.E. 2009. Phospholipids and poly(glutamic acid)/hydrolyzed gluten: interaction and kinetics. Food Chemistry. 114(3):1056-1062.

The common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca): A new industrial crop - (Abstract Only)

Harry O Kuru, R.E. 2008. The common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca): A new industrial crop [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference. p. 50.

Membrane recovery of phenolic acid co-products from biomass - (Abstract Only)

Holser, R.A., Harry O Kuru, R.E., Sarah Kate, B., Joy, P. 2008. Membrane recovery of phenolic acid co-products from biomass. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference.

Compatibility study in poly(tetramethyleneadipate-co-terephthalate)/polystyrene bioblends - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biresaw, G., Mohamed, A., Gordon, S.H., Harry O Kuru, R.E., Carriere, C.C. 2008. Compatibility Study in Poly(tetramethyleneadipate-co-terephthalate)/Polystyrene Bioblends. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 110(5):2932-2941.

PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF 4-METHOXY CINNAMOYL GLYCEROL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Holser, R.A., Harry O Kuru, R.E., Vaughn, S.F., Himmelsbach, D.S. 2008. Preparation and characterization of 4-methoxy cinnamoyl glycerol. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 85(4):347-351.

Potential medicinal phytochemicals from Sicklepod (Senna obtusifolia L) seed - (Abstract Only)

Harry O Kuru, R.E., Busman, M., Berhow, M.A. 2008. Potential medicinal phytochemicals from Sicklepod (Senna obtusifolia L) seed [abstract]. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society. p. 45 #125.

Determination of naphthopyrone and anthraquinone glycosides from Sicklepod (Senna obtusifolia) seeds by HPLC-ESI-CID-MSn with potential medical utilization - (Abstract Only)

Harry O Kuru, R.E., Payne Wahl, K.L., Busman, M., Berhow, M.A. 2007. Determination of naphthopyrone and anthraquinone glycosides from Sicklepod (Senna obtusifolia) seeds by HPLC-ESI-CID-MSn with potential medical utilization [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference. p. GC11.

Scale-up of Sicklepod Processing - (Book / Chapter)

Harry O Kuru, R.E. 2007. Scale-up of Sicklepod Processing. In: Janick, J., Whipkey, A., editors. Issues in New Crops and New Uses. Alexandria, VA: ASHS Press. p. 132-137.

Preparation of Glycerol Cinnamate - (Abstract Only)

Harry O Kuru, R.E., Holser, R.A., Vaughn, S.F. 2007. Preparation of glycerol cinnamate. American Oil Chemists' Society Meeting. p. 61-62.

Enzyme catalysis of insoluble cornstarch granules: impact on surface morphology, property and biogradability - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Imam, S.H., Gordon, S.H., Mohamed, A., Harry O Kuru, R.E., Chiou, B., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2006. Enzyme catalysis of insoluble cornstarch granules: impact on surface morphology, property and biogradability. Polymer Degradation and Stability. 91(12): 2894-2900.

THE ON WATER REACTION OF VEGETABLE OILS WITH DIETHYL AZODICARBOXYLATE - (Abstract Only)

Harry O Kuru, R.E. 2006. The on water reaction of vegetable oils with diethyl azodicarboxylate. American Oil Chemists' Society Meeting. IOP-P session. Page 77.

TRANSESTERIFIED MILKWEED (ASCLEPIAS) SEED OIL AS A BIODIESEL FUEL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Holser, R.A., Harry-O'Kuru, R.E. 2006. Transesterified milkweed (asclepias) seed oil as a biodiesel fuel. Fuel. 85(14/15):2106-2110.

SICKLEPOD (SENNA OBTUSIFOLIA) SEED PROCESSING AND POTENTIAL UTILIZATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Harry-O'Kuru, R.E., Wu, Y.V., Evangelista, R., Vaughn, S.F., Rayford, W., Wilson, R.F. 2005. Sicklepod (Senna obtusifolia) seed processing and potential utilization. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 53:4784-4787.

A FACILE SYNTHESIS OF AMINOHYDROXY TRIGLYCERIDES FROM NEW CROP OILS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Harry-O'Kuru, R.E., Gordon, S.H., Biswas, A. 2005. A facile synthesis of aminohydroxy triglycerides from new crop oils. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 82:207-212.

SYNTHESIS OF NOVEL ULTRAVIOLET FILTERS FROM NEW CROP (JOJOBA) OIL - (Abstract Only)

Harry O Kuru, R.E., Mohamed, A., Abbott, T.P. 2004. Synthesis of novel ultraviolet filter s from new crop (jojoba) oil [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference. p.16.

PHOSPHOLIPIDS AND WHEAT GLUTEN BLENDS: INTERACTION AND KINETICS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mohamed, A., Gordon, S.H., Harry O Kuru, R.E., Palmquist, D.E. 2005. Phospholipids and wheat gluten blends: interaction and kinetics. Journal of Cereal Science. 41:259-265.

SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF THE TETRAHYDROXYJOJOBA WAX AND FERULATES OF JOJOBA OIL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Harry-O'Kuru, R.E., Mohamed, A., Abbott, T.P. 2005. Synthesis and characterization of the tetrahydroxyjojoba wax and ferulates of jojoba oil. Industrial Crops and Products. 22:125-133.

4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXYCINNAMATE ESTERS OF MILKWEED OIL: SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Harry-O'kuru, R.E. 2005. 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamate esters of milkweed oil: Synthesis and characterization. Lipids. 40:1179-1183.

PHOSPHOLIPIDS AND WHEAT GLUTEN BLENDS: INTERACTION AND KINETICS. - (Proceedings)

Mohamed, A., Gordon, S.H., Harry O Kuru, R.E., Palmquist, D.E. 2003. Phospholipids and wheat gluten blends: interaction and kinetics. Proceedings of American Association of Cereal Chemists. 2003 CDROM.

PHOSPHOLIPIDS-GLUTEN INTERACTION KINETICS - (Abstract Only)

Mohamed, A., Harry O Kuru, R.E., Gordon, S.H. 2003. PHOSPHOLIPIDS-GLUTEN INTERACTION KINETICS. American Association of Cereal Chemists Meetings. xx.

SYNTHESIS, RHEOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION, AND CONSTITUTIVE MODELING OF POLYHYDROXY TRIGLYCERIDES DERIVED FROM MILKWEED OIL - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (01-Feb-02)

SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF POLYHYDROXY TRIGLYCERIDES FROM MILKWEED OIL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

HARRY O KURU, R.E., HOLSER, R.A., ABBOTT DR, T.P., WEISLEDER, D. SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF POLYHYDROXY TRIGLYCERIDES FROM MILKWEED OIL. INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS. 2001.

MODIFICATION OF SIMMONDSIN ANALOGUES II - (Abstract Only) - (16-May-01)

SYNTHESIS AND RHEOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF POLYHYDROXY TRIGLYCERIDES OF MILKWEED OIL - (Abstract Only) - (13-Apr-01)

NEW CROPS RESEARCH AT THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL UTILIZATION RESEARCH (NCAUR) IN PEORIA, IL - (Abstract Only) - (02-Mar-01)

SYNTHESIS OF ESTOLIDE ESTERS FROM CIS-9-OCTADECENOIC ACID ESTOLIDES - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (20-Nov-00)

AGRICULTURAL CROP SURPLUS AND AGRO-INDUSTRIAL WASTE AS SOURCES OF SUBSTAINABLE POLYMERIC MATERIALS - (Proceedings) - (16-Nov-00)

MODIFICATION OF SIMMONDSIN AND ITS DEMETHYLATED ANALOGUES - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (12-May-00)

SYNTHESIS OF HYDROXY ACIDS AND HYDROXY TRIGLYCERIDES FROM MILKWEED OIL - (Abstract Only) - (28-Apr-00)

MODIFICATION OF SIMMONDSIN AND ITS ANALOGUES - (Abstract Only) - (21-Oct-99)

MILKWEED PLANT PARTS CONTAIN NEMATICIDAL COMPOUNDS - (Abstract Only) - (15-Oct-99)

MILKWEED SEEDMEAL; A CONTROL FOR MELOIDOGYNE CHITWOODI ON POTATOES - (Abstract Only) - (10-May-99)

RHEOLOGY OF MODIFIED LESQUERELLA GUM - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (23-Nov-98)

MILKWEED SEEDMEAL, CARDENOLIDE EXTRACTION AND USE AS A NEMATOCIDE - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (08-Aug-98)

MODIFICATION OF LESQUERELLA FENDLERI SEED-SURFACE POLYSACCHARIDE - (Abstract Only) - (19-Sep-97)

QUANTITATIVE DETERMINATION OF GROSS CARDENOLIDE CONTENT OF COLD-PRESSED MILKWEED OIL - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (17-May-97)

QUANTITATIVE DETERMINATION OF GROSS CARDENOLIDE CONTENT OF COLD-PRESSED MILKWEED OIL - (Abstract Only) - (14-May-97)