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

Development of next generation biocatalyst for lower-cost ethanol production from lignocellulose - (Abstract Only)

Liu, Z. 2012. Development of next generation biocatalyst for lower-cost ethanol production from lignocellulose. 8th International Symposium on Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology [abstract].

Repression of xylose-specific enzymes by ethanol in Scheffersomyces (Pichia) stipitis and elimination of diauxic lag with xylose-grown populations - (Abstract Only)

(30-Aug-12)

Isolation and characterization of a ß-glucosidase from a Clavispora strain with potential applications in bioethanol production from cellulosic materials - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, Z., Weber, S.A., Cotta, M.A. 2013. Isolation and characterization of a ß-glucosidase from a Clavispora strain with potential applications in bioethanol production from cellulosic materials. Bioenergy Research. 6:65-74.

Integrated phospholipidomics and transcriptomics analysis of Saccharomyces cerevisiae with enhanced tolerance to a mixture of acetic acid, furfural and phenol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(26-Mar-12)

Biological control agents for suppression of post-harvest diseases of potatoes: strategies on discovery and development - (Book / Chapter)

Slininger, P.J., Schisler, D.A. 2012. Biological control agents for suppression of post-harvest diseases of potatoes: strategies on discovery and development. In: Dhanasekaran, N., Panneerselvam, A., editors. Fungicides for Plant and Animal Diseases. Rijeka, Croatia: In-Tech. p. 141-166.

Nutrient supplementation key to inhibitor-tolerant yeast development and fermentation performance on switchgrass hydrolyzates - (Abstract Only)

(09-Nov-11)

A new beta-glucosidase producing yeast for lower-cost cellulosic ethanol production from xylose-extracted corncob residues by simultaneous saccharification and fermentation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, Z., Weber, S.A., Cotta, M.A., Li, S. 2012. A new beta-glucosidase producing yeast for lower-cost cellulosic ethanol production from xylose-extracted corncob residues by simultaneous saccharification and fermentation. Bioresource Technology. 104:410-416.

Protein engineering of GRE2 from Saccharomyces cerevisiae for enhanced detoxification of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Moon, J., Liu, Z. 2012. Protein engineering of GRE2 from Saccharomyces cerevisiae for enhanced detoxification of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural. Enzyme and Microbial Technology. 50:115-120.

High solid loading hydrolyzate-tolerant strains of Scheffersomyces (Pichia) stipitis exhibiting reduced diauxic lag and higher ethanol productivity - (Abstract Only)

(21-Oct-11)

Process design considerations for optimal production of ethanol from lignocellulose using available yeasts, including natural pentose-fermenting yeasts, and their derivatives - (Abstract Only)

Slininger, P.J., Moon, J., Liu, Z. 2011. Process design considerations for optimal production of ethanol from lignocellulose using available yeasts, including natural pentose-fermenting yeasts, and their derivatives [abstract]. American Institute of Chemical Engineers. p. 40.

Molecular mechanisms of ethanol tolerance in Saccharomyces cerevisiae - (Book / Chapter)

Ma, M., Liu, Z. 2012. Molecular mechanisms of ethanol tolerance in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. In: Liu, Z.L., editor. Microbial Stress Tolerance for Biofuels: Systems Biology. Microbiology Monographs 22. Berlin, Germany: Springer-Verlag. p. 77-115.

Challenges of cellulosic ethanol production from xylose-extracted corncob residues - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, L., Li, J., Li, S., Liu, Z. 2011. Challenges of cellulosic ethanol production from xylose-extracted corncob residues. BioResources. 6(4):4302-4316.

Microbial Stress Tolerance for Biofuels: Systems Biology - (Book / Chapter)

Liu, Z. 2012. Microbial Stress Tolerance for Biofuels: Systems Biology. Germany: Springer-Verlag Berlin. 307 p.

Culture nutrition key to inhibitor-tolerant yeast performance - (Abstract Only)

(05-May-11)

A new yeast producing beta-glucosidase and tolerant to lignocellulose hydrolysate inhibitors for cellulosic ethanol production using SSF - (Abstract Only)

Liu, Z., Cotta, M.A., Weber, S.A. 2011. A new yeast producing beta-glucosidase and tolerant to lignocellulose hydrolysate inhibitors for cellulosic ethanol production using SSF [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 33rd Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals, May 2-5, 2011, Seattle, Washington. Paper No. 12-04.

Challenges of cellulosic ethanol production from xylose-extracted corncob residues - (Abstract Only)

(05-May-11)

Improving biomass sugar utilization by engineered Saccharomyces cerevisiae - (Book / Chapter)

Matsushika, A., Liu, Z., Sawayama, S., Moon, J. 2011. Improving biomass sugar utilization by engineered Saccharomyces cerevisiae. In: Liu, Z.L., editor. Microbial Stress Tolerance for Biofuels. Microbiology Monographs No. 22. Berlin Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag. p. 137-160.

Genomics of yeast tolerance and in situ detoxification - (Book / Chapter)

Liu, Z. 2011. Genomics of yeast tolerance and in situ detoxification. In: Liu, Z.L., editor. Microbial Stress Tolerance for Biofuels. Microbiology Monographs No. 22. Berlin Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag. p. 1-28.

Unification of gene expression data for comparable analyses under stress conditions - (Book / Chapter)

Liu, Z. 2011. Unification of gene expression data for comparable analyses under stress conditions. In: Liu, Z.L., editor. Microbial Stress Tolerance for Biofuels. Microbiology Monographs No. 22. Berlin Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag. p. 279-299.

Repression of xylose-specific enzymes by ethanol in Scheffersomyces (Pichia) stipitis and utility of repitching xylose-grown populations to eliminate diauxic lag - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Slininger, P.J., Thompson, S.R., Weber, S.A., Liu, Z., Moon, J. 2011. Repression of xylose-specific enzymes by ethanol in Scheffersomyces (Pichia) stipitis and utility of repitching xylose-grown populations to eliminate diauxic lag. Biotechnology and Bioengineering. 108(8):1801-1815.

Molecular mechanisms of yeast tolerance and in situ detoxification of lignocellulose hydrolysates - (Review Article)

Liu, Z. 2011. Molecular mechanisms of yeast tolerance and in situ detoxification of lignocellulose hydrolysates. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 90(3):809-825.

Reprogrammed Glucose Metabolic Pathways of Inhibitor-Tolerant Yeast - (Abstract Only)

(01-Oct-10)

Protein Engineering of GRE2 from Saccharomyces cerevisiae for Enhanced Detoxification of 5-Hydroxymethyl Furfural - (Abstract Only)

(01-Oct-10)

New Aldehyde Reductase Genes of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Contribute In Situ Detoxification of Lignocellulose-to-Ethanol Conversion Inhibitiors - (Abstract Only)

(18-Sep-10)

Unification of gene expression data applying standard mRNA quantification references for comparable analyses - (Review Article)

Liu, Z. 2010. Unification of gene expression data applying standard mRNA quantification references for comparable analyses. Journal of Microbial and Biochemical Technology. 2(5):124-126.

Unification of Gene Expression Data for Comparable Analyses - (Abstract Only)

(01-Aug-10)

Cellulosic Ethanol Production from Xylose-extracted Corncob Residue by SSF Using Inhibitor- and Thermal-tolerant Yeast Clavispora NRRL Y-50339 - (Abstract Only)

(27-May-10)

Heat Shock Protein Genes and Newly Integrated Glucose Metabolic Pathways Promote Ethanol Tolerance of Saccharomyces cerevisiae - (Abstract Only)

(27-May-10)

Protein Engineering of GRE2 from Saccharomyces cerevisiae for Enhanced Detoxification of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural - (Abstract Only)

(27-May-10)

The switch from xylose to glucose stalled by repression of xylose-utilizing enzymes during exposure of Scheffersomyces (Pichia) stipitis to high ethanol concentrations - (Abstract Only)

Slininger, P.J., Moon, J., Thompson, S.R., Weber, S.A., Liu, Z. 2010. The switch from xylose to glucose stalled by repression of xylose-utilizing enzymes during exposure of Scheffersomyces (Pichia) stipitis to high ethanol concentrations [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals Symposium, April 19-22, 2010, Clearwater, Florida. p. 129.

Mechanisms of Ethanol Tolerance in Saccharomyces cerevisiae - (Review Article)

Ma, M., Liu, Z. 2010. Mechanisms of Ethanol Tolerance in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 87(3)829-845.

Reprogrammed glucose metabolic pathways of inhibitor-tolerant yeast - (Book / Chapter)

Liu, Z., Ma, M., Cotta, M.A. 2010. Reprogrammed glucose metabolic pathways of inhibitor-tolerant yeast. In: Berhardt, L.V., editor. Advances in Medicine and Biology. Vol. 9. New York, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc. p. 159-186.