Projects

THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSING OF AGRICULTURAL WASTES TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS AND BIOENERGY Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 418201

Evaluation of Activated Carbons from Animal Manure and Plant Residuals for Adsorption of Gaseous Ammonia Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 421921

EVALUATION OF ACTIVATED CARBONS FROM ANIMAL MANURE AND PLANT RESIDUALS FOR ADSORPTION OF GASEOUS AMMONIA Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 411550

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

Heavy metal and phenol adsorption properties of biochars from pyrolyzed switchgrass and woody biomass in correlation with surface structures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Han, Y., Boateng, A.A., Qi, P.X., Lima, I.M., Jainmin, C. 2013. Heavy metal and phenol adsorption properties of biochars from pyrolyzed switchgrass and woody biomass in correlation with surface properties. Environmental Management. 118:196-204.

Litter generated ammonia captured by activated carbon derived from broiler litter - (Abstract Only) - (04-Dec-12)

Lead retention by broiler litter biochars in small arms range soil: Impact of pyrolysis temperature - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Uchimiya, M., Bannon, D.I., Wartelle, L.H., Lima, I.M., Klasson, K.T. 2012. Lead retention by broiler litter biochars in small arms range soil: Impact of pyrolysis temperature. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 60:5035-5044.

Biochars impact on soil moisture storage in an Ultisol and two Aridisols - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Novak, J.M., Busscher, W.J., Watts, D.W., Amonette, J., Ippolito, J.A., Lima, I.M., Gaskin, J., Das, K.C., Steiner, C., Ahmedna, M., Rehrah, D., Schomberg, H.H. 2012. Biochars impact on soil moisture storage in an Ultisol and two Aridisols. Soil Science. 177(5):310-320.

Chicken manure biochar as liming agent and nutrient source for acid Appalachian soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hass, A., Gonzalez, J.M., Lima, I.M., Godwin, H.W., Halvorson, J.J., Boyer, D.G. 2012. Chicken manure biochar as liming agent and nutrient source for acid Appalachian soil. Journal of Environmental Quality. 41:1096-1106.

Development of designer biochar to remediate specific chemical and physical aspects of degraded soils: Influence of biochars on available and fixed N fractions - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (08-Sep-11)

Biochar: A synthesis of its agronomic impact beyond carbon sequestration - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Spokas, K.A., Cantrell, K.B., Novak, J.M., Archer, D.W., Ippolito, J.A., Collins, H.P., Boateng, A.A., Lima, I.M., Lamb, M.C., Mcaloon, A.J., Lentz, R.D., Nichols, K.A. 2012. Biochar: A synthesis of its agronomic impact beyond carbon sequestration. Journal of Environmental Quality. 41(4):973-989.

Fugitive gas adsorption capacity of biomass and animal-manure derived biochars - (Abstract Only)

Ro, K.S., Reddy, G.B., Lima, I.M., Mahajan, D. 2011. Fugitive gas adsorption capacity of biomass and animal-manure derived biochars [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the American Society of Agronomy - Crop Science Society of America - Soil Science Society of America Annual Meeting, October 16-19, 2011, San Antonio, Texas.

Feasibility of removing furfurals from sugar solutions using activated biochars made from agricultural residues - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Klasson, K.T., Uchimiya, M., Lima, I.M., Boihem, Jr., L.L. 2011. Feasibility of removing furfurals from sugar solutions using activated biochars made from agricultural residues. BioResources. 6(3):3242-3251.

Sugarcane bagasse and pine wood biochar effects on aerobic soil dissipation of metribuzin and pendimethalin - (Abstract Only)

White Jr, P.M., Potter, T.L., Lima, I.M. 2011. Sugarcane bagasse and pine wood biochar effects on aerobic soil dissipation of metribuzin and pendimethalin. American Chemical Society Fall 2011 National Meeting and Exposition, August 28 - September 2, 2011, Denver, Colorodo. CDROM.

Herbicide sorption in a biochar-amended coastal plain soil under conventional and conservation tillage management - (Abstract Only)

Potter, T.L., White Jr, P.M., Lima, I.M. 2011. Herbicide sorption in a biochar-amended coastal plain soil under conventional and conservation tillage management [abstract]. American Chemical Society National Meeting. August 28-September 1, 2011.

Ammonia adsorption capacity of biomass and animal-manure derived biochars - (Abstract Only)

Ro, K.S., Reddy, G., Lima, I.M., Mahajan, D., Cyrus, J. 2011. Ammonia adsorption capacity of biomass and animal-manure derived biochars [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition, August 28-September 1, 2011, Denver, Colorado.

Selected characteristics of biochar from different feedstock and [yrolysis process - (Abstract Only) - (04-Apr-11)

Influence of pyrolysis temperature on biochar property and function as heavy metal sorbent in soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Uchimiya, M., Wartelle, L.H., Klasson, K.T., Fortier, C.A., Lima, I.M. 2011. Influence of pyrolysis temperature on biochar property and function as heavy metal sorbent in soil. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 59:2501-2510.

Influence of soil properties on heavy metal sequestration by biochar amendment: 2. copper desorption isotherms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Uchimiya, M., Klasson, K.T., Wartelle, L.H., Lima, I.M. 2011. Influence of soil properties on heavy metal sequestration by biochar amendment: 2. copper desorption isotherms. Chemosphere. 82(10):1438-1447.

Sorption of deisopropylatrazine on broiler litter biochars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Uchimiya, M., Wartelle, L.H., Lima, I.M., Klasson, K.T. 2010. Sorption of deisopropylatrazine on broiler litter biochars. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 58(23):12350-12356.

Metals Solubility in Biochar from Different Feedstock and Pyrolysis Processes - (Abstract Only) - (30-Aug-10)

Feasibility of mercury removal from simulated flue gas by activated chars made from poultry manures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Klasson, K.T., Lima, I.M., Boihem, L.L., Wartelle, L.H. 2010. Feasibility of mercury removal from simulated flue gas by activated chars made from poultry manures. Journal of Environmental Management. 91(12):2466-2470.

Production of value-added chars and activated carbons from animal manure - (Proceedings)

Lima, I.M., Klasson, K.T. 2010. Production of value-added chars and activated carbons from animal manure. In: Proceedings of the Ramiran International Conference, September 13-15, 2010, Lisbon, Portugal. Paper 0200, 5 p.

Physicochemical and adsorptive properties of fast-pyrolysis bio-chars and their steam activated counterparts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lima, I.M., Boateng, A.A., Klasson, K.T. 2010. Physicochemical and adsorptive properties of fast-pyrolysis bio-chars and their steam activated counterparts. Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology. 85(11):1515-1521.

Contaminant Immobilization and Nutrient Release by Biochar Soil Amendment: Roles of Natural Organic Matter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Uchimiya, M., Lima, I.M., Klasson, K.T., Wartelle, L.H. 2010. Contaminant Immobilization and Nutrient Release by Biochar Soil Amendment: Roles of Natural Organic Matter. Chemosphere. 80 (8):935-940.

Biochar soil amendment: Impact of soil types on heavy metal sorption-desorption behaviors and repeated nutrient leaching - (Abstract Only) - (12-May-10)

Feedstock source, pyrolysis process, and steam activation effect on biochar properties - (Abstract Only) - (10-May-10)

Biochar effects on nitrogen fertilizer in a loamy sand of the southeastern United States - (Abstract Only)

Gaskin, J., Schomberg, H.H., Novak, J.M., Das, K.C., Ahmedna, M., Lima, I.M. 2010. Biochar effects on nitrogen fertilizer in a loamy sand of the southeastern United States [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Meeting October 31 to November 4, 2010, Long Beach, California. CDROM.

Immobilization of heavy metal ions (CuII, CdII, NiII, and PbII) by broiler litter-derived biochars in water and soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Uchimiya, M., Lima, I.M., Klasson, K.T., Chang, S., Wartelle, L.H., Rodgers, J.E. 2010. Immobilization of heavy metal ions (CuII, CdII, NiII, and PbII) by broiler litter-derived biochars in water and soil. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 58(9):5538-5544.

Use of Biochar from Chicken Manure as Liming Agent for Acidic, High P-Fixing Soils - (Abstract Only) - (02-Mar-10)

Contaminant immobilization and nutrient release by carbonized biomass in water and soils - (Abstract Only)

Uchimiya, S.M., Lima, I.M., Klasson, K.T., Wartelle, L.H. 2010. Contaminant immobilization and nutrient release by carbonized biomass in water and soils (abstract). 2010 U.S. Biochar Initiative Conference, June 27-30, 2010, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

Sustainable production of bioenergy and bio-char from the straw of high biomass soybean lines via fast pyrolysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boateng, A.A., Mullen, C.A., Goldberg, N.M., Hicks, K.B., Devine, T.E., Lima, I.M., Mcmurtrey Iii, J.E. 2010. Sustainable production of bioenergy and bio-char from the straw of high biomass soybean lines via fast pyrolysis. Journal of Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy. 29(2):175-183.

Characterization of designer biochar produced at different temperatures and their effects on a loamy sand - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Novak, J.M., Lima, I., Xing, B., Gaskin, J.W., Steiner, C., Das, K.C., Ahmedna, M., Rehrah, D., Watts, D.W., Busscher, W.J., Schomberg, H.H. 2009. Characterization of designer biochar produced at different temperatures and their effects on a loamy sand. Annals of Environmental Science. 3:195-206.

Method of creating starch-like ultra-fine rice flour and effect of spray drying on formation of free fatty acid. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Guraya, H.S., Lima, I.M., Champagne, E.T. 2010. Method of creating starch-like ultra-fine rice flour and effect of spray drying on lipid components. Starch/Starke. 62:173-180.

Bio-oil and biochar production from corn cobs and stover by fast pyrolysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mullen, C.A., Boateng, A.A., Goldberg, N.M., Lima, I.M., Laird, D.A., Hicks, K.B. 2010. Bio-oil and biochar production from corn cobs and stover by fast pyrolysis. Biomass and Bioenergy. 34:67-74.

Materials with Adsorptive Properties from Agricultural By-Products - (Abstract Only)

Klasson, K.T., Lima, I.M., Boihem, L.L., Wartelle, L.H. 2009. Materials with Adsorptive Properties from Agricultural By-Products (abstract). US-Japan Natural Resources Food and Agriculture Panel, October 3-10, 2009, Tsukuba, Japan. jb

Agricultural By-Products Turned into Important Materials with Adsorptive Properties - (Abstract Only)

Klasson, K.T., Lima, I.M., Boihem, L.L., Wartelle, L.H. Agricultural By-Products Turned into Important Materials with Adsorptive Properties. (abstract). 5th International Symposium on Biocatalysis and Biotechnology, Nov. 18-30, 2009, Taichung, Taiwan.

Metal Ion Adsorption by Activated Carbons Made from Pecan Shells: Effect of Oxygen Level During Activation - (Abstract Only)

Klasson, K.T., Wartelle, L.H., Rodgers Iii, J.E., Lima, I.M. 2009. Metal Ion Adsorption by Activated Carbons Made from Pecan Shells: Effect of Oxygen Level During Activation. (Abstract). 24th International Activated Carbon Conference in Pittsburgh, PA, October 6-7, 2009. jb

Development of designer biochar to remediate specific chemical and physical aspects of degraded soils - (Abstract Only)

Novak, J.M., Busscher, W.J., Schomberg, H.H., Lima, I.M., Loughrin, J.H., Watts, D.W., Gaskins, J., Das, K.C., Steiner, C., Ahmedna, M., Rehrah, D., Bae, S., Xing, B. 2009. Development of designer biochar to remediate specific chemical and physical aspects of degraded soils [abstract]. Proceedings of the 2009 North American Biochar Conference, August 9-12, 2009, Boulder, Colorado.

Activated Carbons from Flax Shive and Cotton Gin Waste as Environmental Adsorbents for the Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Trichloroethylene - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Klasson, K.T., Wartelle, L.H., Lima, I.M., Marshall, W.E., Akin, D.E. Activated Carbons from Flax Shive and Cotton Gin Waste as Environmental Adsorbents for the Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Trichloroethylene. Bioresource Technology. 100(21):5045-5050.

Copper (II) Adsorption by Activated Carbons from Pecan Shells: Effect of Oxygen Level During Activation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Klasson, K.T., Wartelle, L.H., Rodgers III, J.E., Lima, I.M. 2009. Copper (II) Adsorption by Activated Carbons from Pecan Shells: Effect of Oxygen Level During Activation. Industrial Crops and Products. 30(1):72-77.

Activated Carbon Derived from Fast Pyrolysis Liquids Production of Agricultural Residues and Energy Crops - (Abstract Only)

Lima, I.M., Boateng, A.A., Klasson, K.T., Hicks, K.B. 2008. Activated Carbon Derived from Fast Pyrolysis Liquids Production of Agricultural Residues and Energy Crops (abstract). 2008 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Meeting, November 16-21, 2008, Philadelphia, PA.

Agricultural Waste as Sources for Mercury Adsorbents in Gas Applications - (Abstract Only)

Klasson, K.T., Lima, I.M., Boihem, L.L. 2008. Agricultural waste as sources for mercury adsorbents in gas applications (abstract). 22nd International Activated Carbon Conference.

Activated Carbons from Agricultural Residuals - (Abstract Only)

Lima, I.M., Klasson, K.T. 2008. Activated Carbons from Agricultural Residuals (abstract). Agricultural and Industrial Waste Residuals Workshop.

ACTIVATED CARBON FROM BROILER LITTER: PROCESS DESCRIPTION AND COST OF PRODUCTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lima, I.M., Mcaloon, A.J., Boateng, A.A. 2008. Activated carbon from broiler litter: process description and cost of production. Biomass and Bioenergy. 32(6):568-572.

Agricultural By-products as Mercury Adsorbents in Gas Applications - (Proceedings)

Klasson, K.T., Boihem, L.L., Lima, I.M., Marshall, W.E. Agricultural by-products as mercury adsorbents in gas applications. In: Proceedings of the Sixteeth International Symposium on Mine Planning and Equipment Selection (MPES 2007) and the Tenth International Symposium on Environmental Issues and Waste Management in Energy and Mineral Production (SWEMP 2007). Singhal, R.K., Fytas, K., Ge, H. (eds.). The Reading Matrix, Irvine, CA. p. 398-403. CDROM.

Conversion of animal manure to chars and their use as adsorbents for select metal ions - (Abstract Only)

Lima, I.M., Klasson, K.T. 2008. Conversion of animal manure to chars and their use as adsorbents for select metal ions (abstract). Residuals and Biosolids 2008 Traditions, Trends and Technologies Conference, March 30-April 2, 2008, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Bio-based Adsorbents from Agricultural Byproducts - (Abstract Only)

Klasson, K.T., Wartelle, L.H., Lima, I.M. 2007. Bio-based Adsorbents from Agricultural Byproducts(abstract). 2nd Annual Pacific Rim Summit, November 14-16, 2007, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Efffacy of activated carbon from broiler litter in the removal of litter generated ammonia - (Proceedings)

Fitzmorris, K.B., Miles, D.M., Lima, I.M. 2007. Efffacy of activated carbon from broiler litter in the removal of litter generated ammonia. Proceedings International Symposium on Air Quality and Waste Management for Agriculture. 701P0907 CD-ROM.

Efficacy of Activated Carbon from Broiler Litter in the Removal of Litter Generated Ammonia - (Proceedings)

Fitzmorris, K.B., Miles, D.M., Lima, I.M. 2007. Efficacy of Activated Carbon from Broiler Litter in the Removal of Litter Generated Ammonia. In: Proceedings of the International Symposium on Air Quality and Waste Management for Agriculture. ASABE. 6 pages.

REMOVAL OF HEAVY METALS FROM SOLUTION BY A NOVEL SWINE MANURE-BASED ACTIVATED CARBON - (Proceedings)

Lima, I.M., Marshall, W.E. 2007. Removal of heavy metals from solution by a novel swine manure-based activated carbon. In: Proceedings of Sardina 2007, Eleventh International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, CISA, Environmental Sanitary Engineering Centre, Italy (Published on CD).

PRODUCTION OF GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBONS FROM PIG MANURE FOR METAL IONS ADSORPTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lima, I.M., Marshall, W.E. 2007. Production of granular activated carbons from pig manure for metal ions adsorption. Journal of Residuals Science & Technology. 4(1):9-16

ANION AND CATION LEACHING OR DESORPTION FROM ACTIVATED CARBONS FROM MUNICIPAL SLUDGE AND POULTRY MANURE AS EFFECTED BY PH. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fitzmorris, K.B., Lima, I.M., Marshall, W.E., Reimers, R.S. 2006. Anion and cation leaching or desorption from activated carbons from municipal sludge and poultry manure as effected by ph. Water Environment Research. 78(12):2324-2329.

ANION AND CATION REMOVAL FROM SOLUTION USING ACTIVATED CARBONS FROM MUNICIPAL SLUDGE AND POULTRY MANURE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fitzmorris, K.B., Lima, I.M., Marshall, W.E., Reimers, R.S. 2006. Anion and cation removal from solution using activated carbons from municipal sludge and poultry manure. Journal of Residuals Science & Technology. 3(3):161-167.

POULTRY MANURE-BASED ACTIVATED CARBONS AS MERCURY ADSORBENTS - (Proceedings)

Klasson, K.T., Lima, I.M., Marshall, W.E. 2005. Poultry manure-based activated carbons as mercury adsorbents. In: Proceedings of the United States-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources, Food and Agriculture Panel, October 22-29, 2005, Susono Fuji, Japan. p. 219-222.

OPTIMIZATION ANALYSIS OF SUNFLOWER BUTTER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lima, I.M., Guraya, H.S. 2005. Optimization analysis of sunflower butter. Journal of Food Science. 70(6):S365-S370.

ADSORPTION OF SELECT ENVIRONMENTALLY IMPORTANT METALS BY POULTRY MANURE-BASED GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lima, I.M. and Marshall, W.E. 2005. Adsorption of select environmentally important metals by poultry manure-based granular activated carbons. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology. 80(9):1054-1061.

UTILIZATION OF TURKEY MANURE AS GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON: PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL AND ADSORPTIVE PROPERTIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lima, I.M., Marshall, W.E. 2005. Utilization of turkey manure as granular activated carbon: physical, chemical and adsorptive properties. Waste Management. 25(7):726-732.

GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBONS FROM BROILER MANURE: PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL AND ADSORPTIVE PROPERTIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lima, I.M., Marshall, W.E. 2005. Granular activated carbons from broiler manure: physical, chemical and adsorptive properties. Bioresource Technology. 96(6):699-706.

HARDWOOD-BASED GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON FOR METALS REMEDIATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lima, I.M., Marshall, W.E., Wartelle, L.H. 2004. Hardwood-based granular activated carbon for metals remediation. Journal of American Water Works Association. 96(7):95-102.

HARDWOOD-BASED GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON FOR METALS REMEDIATION - (Abstract Only)

Lima, I.M., Wartelle, L.H., Marshall, W.E. 2003. Hardwood-based granular activated carbon for metals remediation. American Chemical Society Abstracts.

Making Use of Manure for a Clean-Up Job - (Popular Publication)

Lima, I.M. 2003. Making Use of Manure for a Clean-Up Job. Water & Waste Water Asia. 9:26-28.

Converting Poultry Litter into Activated Carbon - (Popular Publication)

Lima, I.M. 2003. Converting Poultry Litter into Activated Carbon. World of Poultry. 19(6):28-29.

ANIMAL BIOSOLIDS AS GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION - (Abstract Only)

Lima, I.M., Marshall, W.E., Fitzmorris, K.B., Reimers, R.S. 2003. Animal biosolids as granular activated carbons for environmental remediation (abstract). Water Environment Federation.

Poultry Biosolids as Granular Activated Carbons for Environmental Remediation - (Proceedings)

Lima, I.M., Marshall, W.E., Fitzmorris, K.B., Reimers, R.S. 2003. Poultry Biosolids as Granular Activated Carbons for Metal Ion Adsorption. In: Proceedings of Water Environment Federation, WEF/AWWA/CWEA Joint Residuals and Biosolids Management Conference, February 21, 2003, Baltimore, Maryland. p. 1119-1133.

HARDWOOD-BASED GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON FOR METALS REMEDIATION - (Abstract Only)

Lima, I.M., Wartelle, L.H., Marshall, W.E. 2004. Hardwood-based granular activated carbon for metals remediation (abstract). American Chemical Society.

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF A FRIED CRUST - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (11-Jan-01)