Karen M Wagner
Sustainable Biofuels and Co-products Research
Biologist
Phone: (215) 233-6518
ext. 6518
Fax: (215) 233-6795
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Publications
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Antibacterial agents from waste grease: arylation of brown grease fatty acids with beechwood creosote and derivatization
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Kazem Rostami, M., Ryu, V.N., Wagner, K., Jones, K.C., Mullen, C.A., Wyatt, V.T., Wu, C., Ashby, R.D., Fan, X., Lew, H.N. 2023. Antibacterial agents from waste grease: Arylation of brown grease fatty acids with beechwood creosote and derivatization. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.3c05767.
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Green synthesis of trimethylolpropane triisostearate and triisooleate for usage as bio-lubricants
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Sarker, M.I., Lew, H.N., Sharma, B.K., Wagner, K., Jones, K.C., Powell, M.J. 2023. Green synthesis of trimethylolpropane triisostearate and triisooleate for usage as bio-lubricants. Tribology International. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2023.108649.
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Synthesis and physical properties of iso-oleic estolides
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Cermak, S.C., Biresaw, G., Chen, Y., Chen, L., Lew, H.N., Wagner, K., Vermillion, K. 2023. Synthesis and physical properties of iso-oleic estolides [abstract]. American Oil Chemists' Society Annual Meeting & Expo.
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Iso-oleic estolides with superior cold flow properties
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Cermak, S.C., Biresaw, G., Chen, Y., Chen, L., Ngo, H., Wagner, K., Vermillion, K.E. 2022. Iso-oleic estolides with superior cold flow properties [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Annual Meeting. p. 61.
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Iso-oleic estolide products with superior cold flow properties
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Biresaw, G., Chen, Y., Chen, L., Ngo, H., Wagner, K., Vermillion, K., Cermak, S.C. 2022. Iso-oleic estolide products with superior cold flow properties. Industrial Crops and Products. 182. Article 114857. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2022.114857.
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Synthesis and anti-Listeria properties of odorless hybrid bio-based poly-phenolic vegetable branched-chain fatty acids
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Lew, H.N., Wagner, K., Yan, Z., Moreau, R.A., Fan, X. 2019. Synthesis and anti-Listeria properties of odorless hybrid bio-based poly-phenolic vegetable branched-chain fatty acids. Journal of Food Chemistry. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/33456702.
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The effect of branched-chain fatty acid alkyl esters (BCAE) on the cold-flow properties of biodiesel
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Dunn, R.O., Wyatt, V.T., Wagner, K., Lew, H.N., Hums, M.E. 2019. The effect of branched-chain fatty acid alkyl esters (BCAE) on the cold-flow properties of biodiesel. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 96(7):805-823. https://doi.org/10.1002/aocs.12226.
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New classes of antimicrobials: poly-phenolic branch-chained fatty acids
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Lew, H.N., Wagner, K., Zhang, J., Nunez, A., Fan, X., Moreau, R.A. 2018. New classes of antimicrobials: poly-phenolic branch-chained fatty acids. Natural and Bio-Based Antimicrobials for Food Application. ACS Symposium Series: American Chemical Society: Washington DC, 2018. 209-221.
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Bio-based phenolic-branched-chain fatty acid isomers synthesized from vegetable oils and natural monophenols using modified h+-ferrierite zeolite
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Yan, Z., Wagner, K., Fan, X., Nunez, A., Moreau, R.A., Lew, H.N. 2018. Bio-based phenolic-branched-chain fatty acid isomers synthesized from vegetable oils and natural monophenols using modified h+-ferrierite zeolite. Industrial Crops and Products. 114:115-122.
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Synthesis, chemical characterization, and economical feasibility of poly-phenolic-branched-chain fatty acids: Synthesis of poly-phenolic-branched-chain fatty acids
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Lew, H.N., Wagner, K., Yan, Z., Nunez, A., Yee, W.C., Fan, X., Moreau, R.A. 2017. Synthesis, chemical characterization, and economical feasibility of poly-phenolic-branched-chain fatty acids: Synthesis of poly-phenolic-branched-chain fatty acids. European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology. doi: 10.1002/ejit.201600380.
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Synthesis and low temperature characterization of iso-oleic ester derivatives
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Lew, H.N., Latona, R.J., Wagner, K., Nunez, A., Ashby, R.D., Dunn, R.O. 2016. Synthesis and low temperature characterization of iso-oleic ester derivatives. European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology. 118:1915-1925.
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Simplifying biodiesel production: the direct or 'in situ' transesterification of algal biomass
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Haas, M.J., Wagner, K. 2011. Simplifying biodiesel production: the direct or 'in situ' transesterification of algal biomass. European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology. 113,No. 10, p.1219-1229.
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Substrate pretreatment can reduce the alcohol requirement during biodiesel production via in situ transesterification
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Haas, M.J., Wagner, K. 2011. Substrate pretreatment can reduce the alcohol requirement during biodiesel production via in situ transesterification. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 88:1203-1209.
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Butter as a Feedstock for Biodiesel Production
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Haas, M.J., Berry, W., Feldman, E., Kasprzyk, S., Bockian Landsburg, E., Ratigan, B., Wagner, K., Adawi, N. 2010. Butter as a Feedstock for Biodiesel Production. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 58:7680-7684.
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The identification and quantification of steryl glucosides in precipitates from commercial biodiesel
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Moreau, R.A., Scott, K.M., Haas, M.J. 2008. The identification and quantification of steryl glucosides in precipitates from commercial biodiesel. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 85:761-770.
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THE GENERAL APPLICABILITY OF IN SITU TRANSESTERIFICATION FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FATTY ACID ESTERS FROM A VARIETY OF FEEDSTOCKS
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Haas, M.J., Scott, K.M., Foglia, T.A., Marmer, W.N. 2007. The general applicability of in situ transesterification for the production of fatty acid esters from a variety of feedstocks. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 84(10):963-970.
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In situ Transesterification: Process Modifications to Improve Efficiency; and Use of the Spent Meal in an Aquaculture Diet
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Haas, M.J., Barrows, F., Mcaloon, A.J., Scott, K.M. 2007. In situ Transesterification: Process Modifications to Improve Efficiency; and Use of the Spent Meal in an Aquaculture Diet [abstract]. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society. p. 94.
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MOISTURE REMOVAL SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVES THE EFFICIENCY OF IN SITU BIODIESEL PRODUCTION FROM SOYBEANS
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Haas, M.J., Scott, K.M. 2007. Moisture removal substantially improves the efficiency of in situ biodiesel production from soybeans. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 84(2):197-204.
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DIRECT PRODUCTION OF BIODIESEL FROM LIPID-BEARING MATERIALS, INCLUDING CANOLA
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Haas, M.J., Scott, K.M., Foglia, T.A., Marmer, W.N. 2006. Direct production of biodiesel from lipid-bearing materials, including canola. Proceedings of Technical Meeting of the International Repeseed Research Group, Canadian Grain Commission. p. 6.
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BIODIESEL PRODUCTION BY THE DIRECT ALKALINE TRANSESTERIFICATION OF LIPID BEARING MATERIALS
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Haas, M.J., Scott, K.M., Foglia, T.A., Marmer, W.N. 2005. Biodiesel production by the direct alkaline transesterification of lipid bearing materials. World Congress International Society for Fat Research. p. 90-91.
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DIRECT PRODUCTION OF BIODIESEL FROM LIPID-BEARING MATERIALS
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Haas, M.J., Scott, K.M., Marmer, W.N. 2005. Direct production of biodiesel from lipid-bearing materials [abstract]. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society. p. 60.
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NEW BIODIESEL PRODUCTION METHODS: DIRECT ALKALINE TRANSESTERIFICATION OF LIPID BEARING MATERIALS
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Haas, M.J., Scott, K.M., Foglia, T.A., Marmer, W.N. 2005. New biodiesel production methods: direct alkaline transesterification of lipid bearing materials [abstract]. National Biodiesel Conference & Expo. p. 15.
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ALTERNATE FEEDSTOCKS AND NEW APPROACHES TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMICS OF BIODIESEL
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Haas, M.J., Scott, K.M., Mcaloon, A.J., Foglia, T.A. 2004. Alternate feedstocks and new approaches to improve the economics of biodiesel [abstract]. Canadian Section of the American Oil Chemists' Society. p. 4.
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PRODUCTION OF FATTY ACID ESTERS BY DIRECT ALKALINE TRANSESTERIFICATION: PROCESS OPTIMIZATION FOR IMPROVED ECONOMICS
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Haas, M.J., McAloon, A.J., Scott, K.M. 2004. Production of fatty acid esters by direct alkaline transesterification: process optimization for improved economics [abstract]. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society. p. 76.
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NEW USES FOR REFINERY BYPRODUCTS: BIODIESEL FROM SOYBEAN SOAPSTOCK
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Haas, M.J., Scott, K.M., McAloon, A.J., Foglia, T.A. 2004. New uses for refinery byproducts: biodiesel from soybean soapstock [abstract]. Proceedings IV International Soybean Processing and Utilization Congress. p. 994-999.
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IN SITU ALKALINE TRANSESTERIFICATION: AN EFFECTIVE METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FATTY ACID ESTERS FROM VEGETABLE OILS
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Haas, M.J., Scott, K.M., Marmer, W.N., Foglia, T.A. 2004. In situ alkaline transesterification: an effective method for the production of fatty acid esters from vegetable oils. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 81(1):83-89.
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LIPID RICH COMPOSITIONS, PRODUCTION OF LIPID RICH COMPOSITIONS, PRODUCTION OF FATTY ACID ALKYL ESTERS FROM HETEROGENOUS LIPID MIXTURES
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Haas, M.J., Scott, K.M., Michalski, P.J., Runyon, S. 2005. Lipid rich compositions, production of lipid rich compositions, production of fatty acid alkyl esters from heterogenous lipid mixtures. U.S. Patent 6,855,838.
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THE PRODUCTION OF FATTY ACID METHYL ESTERS FROM ACID OIL, A BYPRODUCT OF VEGETABLE OIL REFINING
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HAAS, M.J., MICHALSKI, P.J., RUNYON, S., SCOTT, K.M., NUNEZ, A. PRODUCTION OF FAME FROM ACID OIL, A BY-PRODUCT OF VEGETABLE OIL REFINING. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN OIL CHEMISTS SOCIETY. 2003. V. 80. p. 97-102.
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PARTIAL PURIFICATION AND PROPERTIES OF LIPASE FROM GERMINATING SEEDS OF JATROPHA CURCAS L.
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ABIGOR, R.D., UADIA, P.O., FOGLIA, T.A., HAAS, M.J., SCOTT, K.M., SAVARY, B.J. PARTIAL PURIFICATION AND PROPERTIES OF LIPASE FROM GERMINATING SEEDS OF JATROPHA CURCAS L.. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN OIL CHEMISTS SOCIETY. 2002. v. 79. p. 1123-1126.
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