Projects

DISTRIBUTED-SCALE PYROLYSIS OF AGRICULTURAL BIOMASS FOR PRODUCTION OF REFINABLE CRUDE BIO-OIL AND VALUABLE COPRODUCTS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 418523

ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS OF RENEWABLE FUELS DERIVED FROM GRAINS AND RELATED BIOMASS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409037

Publications

Analysis and comparison of bio-oil produced by fast pyrolysis from three barley biomass/byproduct streams - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (24-Oct-09)

Bio-oil and biochar production from corn cobs and stover by fast pyrolysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (25-Sep-09)

Pyrolysis and Bio-Oil fact sheet - (Experiment Station)

Sadaka, S., Boateng, A.A. 2009. Pyrolysis and Bio-Oil fact sheet. 2009. Extension Fact Sheets, FSA 1052-PD-6-09N.

Energy-dense liquid fuel intermediates by pyrolysis of guayule (Parthenium argentatum) shrub and bagasse - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boateng, A.A., Mullen, C.A., Goldberg, N.M., Hicks, K.B., Mcmahan, C.M., Whalen, M.C., Cornish, K. 2009. Energy-dense liquid fuel intermediates by pyrolysis of guayule (Parthenium argentatum) shrub and bagasse. Fuel. 88:2207-2215.

Characterization of various fast pyrolysis bio-oils by NMR spectroscopy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mullen, C.A., Strahan, G.D., Boateng, A.A. 2009. Characterization of various fast pyrolysis bio-oils by NMR spectroscopy. Energy and Fuels. 23:2707-2718.

Response of the devolatilization process to the lignin concenration in alfalfa stems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boateng, A.A. Response of the devolatilization process to the lignin concenration in alfalfa stems. 2009. Energy and Fuels. 23:2316-2318.

Screening heterogenous catalysts for the pyrolysis of lignin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jackson, M.A., Compton, D.L., Boateng, A.A. 2009. Screening heterogenous catalysts for the pyrolysis of lignin. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis. 85:226-230.

Bio-Oil from Guayule Bagasse - (Abstract)

Mcmahan, C.M., Mullen, C.A., Boateng, A.A., Goldberg, N.M., Hicks, K.B., Cornish, K., Whalen, M.C. 2008. Bio-oil from guayule bagasse. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops 2008 Annual Meeting, September 7-11, College Station, TX.

Response of thermochemical and biochemical conversion processes to lignin concentration in alfalfa stems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boateng, A.A., Weimer, P.J., Jung, H.G., Lamb, J.F. 2008. Response of thermochemical and biochemical conversion processes to lignin concentration in alfalfa stems. Energy and Fuels. 22:2810-2815.

Production of bio-oil from alfalfa stems by fluidized-bed fast pyrolysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boateng, A.A., Mullen, C.A., Goldberg, N.M., Hicks, K.B., Jung, H.G., Lamb, J.F. 2008. Production of bio-oil from alfalfa stems by fluidized-bed fast pyrolysis. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. 47:4115-4122.

Economic analysis of distributed processing of biomass to bio-oil for subsequent production of Fischer-Tropsch liquids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wright, M.M., Brown, R.C., Boateng, A.A. 2008. Distributed processing of biomass to bio-oil for subsequent production of Fischer-Tropsch liquids. Biofuels, Bioproducts, & Biorefining (Biofpr). 2:229-238.

Chemical composition of bio-oils produced by fast pyrolysis of two energy crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mullen, C.A., Boateng, A.A. 2008. Chemical composition of bio-oils produced by fast pyrolysis of two energy crops. Energy and Fuels. 22:2104-2109.

Assessment of Straw Biomass Feedstock Resources in the Pacific Northwest - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Banowetz, G.M., Boateng, A.A., Steiner, J.J., Griffith, S.M., Sethi, V., El Nashaar, H. 2008. Assessment of Straw Biomass Feedstock Resources in the Pacific Northwest. Biomass and Bioenergy, 32, 629-634.

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.

Characterization and thermal conversion of charcoal derived from fluidized-bed fast pyrolysis oil production of switchgrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boateng, A.A. 2007. Characterization and Thermal Conversion of Charcoal Derived from Fluidized-Bed Fast Pyrolysis Oil Production of Switchgrass. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. 46:8857-8862.

Pilot-scale fluidized-bed pyrolysis of switchgrass for bio oil production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boateng, A.A., Daugaard, D.E., Goldberg, N.M., Hicks, K.B. 2007. Bench-scale fluidized-bed pyrolysis of switchgrass for bio oil production. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research 46, p.1891-1897.

Production of bermudagrass for bio-fuels: effect of two genotypes on pyrolysis product yield - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boateng, A.A., Anderson, W.F., Phillips, J.G. 2007. Production of bermudagrass for bio-fuels: effect of two genotypes on pyrolysis product yield. Energy and Fuels 21, p.1183-1187.

Switchgrass for Biomass Feedstock in the Usa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sanderson, M.A., Adler, P.R., Boateng, A.A., Casler, M.D., Sarath, G. 2006. Switchgrass as a biofuels feedstock in the USA. Canadian Journal of Plant Science. 86(5):1315-1325.

Fast pyrolysis and bio-oil production from energy crops being developed within USDA's Agricultural Research Service - (Abstract)

Boateng, A.A. 2006. Fast pyrolysis and bio-oil production from energy crops being developed within USDA's Agricultural Research Service. Meeting Abstract, at the 223rd ACS National Meeting, March 25-29, 2007, Chicago, IL.

Microstructure Development of Chars Derived from High-Temperature Pyrolysis of Barley (Hordeum Vulgare L.) Hulls - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boateng, A.A., Cooke, P.H., Hicks, K.B. 2007. Microstructure development of chars derived from high-temperature pyrolysis of barley (hordeum vulgare l.) hulls. Fuel 86, p.735-742

Gasification of Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa Pratensis I.) Straw in a Farm-Scale Reactor - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boateng, A.A., Banowetz, G.M., Steiner, J.J., Barton, T.F., Taylor, D.G., Hicks, K.B., El Nashaar, H., Sethi, V.K. 2007. Gasification of kentucky bluegrass (poa pratensis i.) straw in a farm-scale reactor. Biomass and Bioenergy, 31:153-161.

Biomass Yield and Biofuel Quality of Switchgrass Harvested in Fall Or Spring - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Adler, P.R., Sanderson, M.A., Boateng, A.A., Weimer, P.J., Jung, H.G. 2006. Biomass yield and biofuel quality of switchgrass harvested in fall or spring. Agronomy Journal. 98:1518-1525.

Pyrolysis of Hull-Enriched Byproducts from the Scarification of Barley (Hordeum Vulgare L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boateng, A.A., Hicks, K.B., Flores, R.A., Gutsol, A. 2007. Pyrolysis of hull-enriched byproducts from the scarification of hulled barley (hordeum vulgare l.). Journal of Analytical & Applied Pyrolysis 78, p95-103.

Pyrolysis of Energy Crops Including Alfalfa Stems, Reed Canarygrass, and Eastern Gamagrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boateng, A.A., Jung, H.G., Adler, P.R. 2006. Pyrolysis of energy crops including alfalfa stems, reed canarygrass, and eastern gamagrass. 2006. Fuel 85,p.2450-2457.

Concept for Combined Gasification and Chemical Looping Combustion (Clc) Production of Hydrogen and Co2 Sequestration - (Abstract)

Boateng, A.A. Concept for combined gasification and chemical looping combustion (clc) production of hydrogen and co2 sequestration. Meeting Abstract. Greater Philadelphia AIAA/ASME Inaugural Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering Mini-Symposium. The engineering innovation showcase of Philadelphia. January 29, 2005, Plymouth Meeting, PA.

Pyrolysis of Alfalfa Stems and Dedicated Herbaceous Energy Crops in the National Biomass - (Abstract)

Boateng, A.A. Pyrolysis of alfalfa stems and dedicated herbaceous energy crops in the national biomass. Abstract 2005. AICHE Spring Meeting, Conference Proceedings. Session TJ122b, April 10-14, 2005, Atlanta, GA.

Potential for on-Farm Conversion of Straw to Bioenergy in Seed Producing Operations - (Experiment Station)

Banowetz, G.M., Steiner, J.J., Boateng, A.A., El Nashaar, H. 2005. Potential for on-farm conversion of straw to bioenergy in seed producing operations. Seed Production Research at Oregon State University.

Pyrolysis of Switchgrass (Panicum Virgatum) Harvested at Several Stages of Maturity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boateng, A.A., Hicks, K.B.,Vogel, K.P. 2006. Pyrolysis of switchgrass (panicum virgatum) harvested at several stages of maturity. Journal of Analytical & Applied Pyrolysis. 75: p.55-64.

Harvest Management of Switchgrass in Pennsylvania for Yield and Biofuel Quality - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Adler, P.R., Sanderson, M.A., Boateng, A.A., Weimer, P.J. 2004. Harvest management of switchgrass in Pennsylvania for yield and biofuel quality. In: Barnes, T. G., Kiesel, L. R., editors. Proceedings of the Fourth Eastern Native Grass Symposium, October 3-6, 2004, Lexington, Kentucky. p. 87-95.

Rotary Drum Processing - (Book/Chapter)

Boateng, A.A. 2005. Rotary drum processing. Book Chapter In Encapsulated and Food Powders, Editors: Charles I. Onwulata, Taylor & Francis, NY Publishers, Powder Processing and Manufacture. Chapter 5, pages 145-165.