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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.

Planting date and development of spring-seeded irrigated canola, brown mustard and camelina - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pavlista, A.D., Isbell, T., Baltensperger, D.D., Hergert, G.W. 2011. Planting date and development of spring-seeded irrigated canola, brown mustard and camelina. Industrial Crops and Products. 33:451-456.

Adaptability of irrigated spring canola oil production to the U.S. High Plains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pavlista, D.A., Santra, D.K., Isbell, T., Baltensperger, D.D., Hergert, G.H., Krall, J., Mesbach, A., Johnson, J., O'Neil, M., Aiken, R., Berrada, A. 2011. Adaptability of irrigated spring canola oil production to the U.S. High Plains. Industrial Crops and Products. 33:165-169.

Extraction of Field Pennycress Seed Oil by Full Pressing - (Abstract Only)

Evangelista, R.L., Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C. 2010. Extraction of Field Pennycress Seed Oil by Full Pressing [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference. p. 9.

Thlaspi arvense (Pennycress) germination, development and yield potential - (Abstract Only)

Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C. 2010. Thlaspi arvense (Pennycress) germination, development and yield potential [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference. p. 29.

Synthesis and physical properties of petroselinic based estolide esters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Evangelista, R.L., Johnson, B.L. 2011. Synthesis and physical properties of petroselinic based estolide esters. Industrial Crops and Products. 33:132-139.

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.

Chemistry and physical properties of estolides - (Review Article)

Isbell, T. 2011. Chemistry and physical properties of estolides. International Journal of Fats and Oils. 62(1):8-20.

Dehulling of Cuphea PSR23 Seeds to Reduce Color of the Extracted Oil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Evangelista, R.L., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. 2010. Dehulling of Cuphea PSR23 Seeds to Reduce Color of the Extracted Oil. Industrial Crops and Products. 31(3):437-443.

Estolides from Coriander Fatty Acids - (Abstract Only)

Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. 2009. Estolides from Coriander Fatty Acids [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference. p. 14.

Estolides: biobased lubricants - (Book / Chapter)

Cermak, S.C. 2011. Estolides: biobased lubricants. In: Biresaw G., Mittal K.L., editors. Surfactants in Tribology. Vol 2. Boca Raton, FL: Taylor & Francis. p. 269-320.