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Gary Strahan
Office of The Director
Research Chemist

Phone: (215) 233-6775
Fax: (215) 233-6581
Room 0004

600 E. MERMAID LANE
ERRC
WYNDMOOR , PA 190388598

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
The use of Azohydromonas lata DSM 1122 to produce 4-hydroxyvalerate-containing polyhydroxyalkanoate terpolymers, and unique polymer blends from mixed-cultures with Burkholderia sacchari DSM 17165 -
Ashby, R.D., Solaiman, D., Strahan, G.D. 2019. The use of Azohydromonas lata DSM 1122 to produce 4-hydroxyvalerate-containing polyhydroxyalkanoate terpolymers, and unique polymer blends from mixed-cultures with Burkholderia sacchari DSM 17165. Journal of Polymers and the Environment. 27:198-209.
Nutrient demand and fungal access to resources control the carbon allocation to the symbiotic partners in tripartite interactions of Medicago truncatula -
Burkholderia sacchari DSM 17165: A source of compositionally-tunable block-copolymeric short-chain poly(hydroxyalkanoates) from xylose and levulinic acid -
Ashby, R.D., Solaiman, D., Nunez, A., Strahan, G.D., Johnston, D. 2018. Burkholderia sacchari DSM 17165: A source of compositionally-tunable block-copolymeric short-chain poly(hydroxyalkanoates) from xylose and levulinic acid. Bioresource Technology. 253:333-342.
Inexpensive, renewable substrates for the fermentative biosynthesis of bacterial poly(hydroxyalkanoate)s with controlled monomeric compositions -
Bio-oil hydrodeoxygenation catalysts produced using strong electrostatic adsorption -
Elkasabi, Y.M., Liu, Q., Choi, Y., Strahan, G.D., Boateng, A.A., Regalbuto, J.R. 2017. Bio-oil hydrodeoxygenation catalysts produced using strong electrostatic adsorption. Fuel. 207:510-521.
Corn stover hydrolysate, a lignocellulosic feedstock for polyhydroxyalkanoate biosynthesis: property manipulation using a co-feed strategy with levulinic acid -
Depolymerization of lignin via co-pyrolysis with 1,4-butanediol in a microwave reactor Reprint Icon -
Tarves, P.C., Mullen, C.A., Strahan, G.D., Boateng, A.A. 2016. Depolymerization of lignin via co-pyrolysis with 1,4-butanediol in a microwave reactor. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 5: 988-994.
Methylation of hemoglobin to enhance flocculant performance -
Essandoh, M., Garcia, R.A., Strahan, G.D. 2017. Methylation of hemoglobin to enhance flocculant performance. Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology. doi: 10.1002/jctb.5197.
The enxymatic synthesis and characterization of disolketal iminodiacetic acid (DSIDA) -
Prediction of properties and elemental composition of biomass pyrolysis oils by NMR and partial least squares analysis -
Strahan, G.D., Mullen, C.A., Boateng, A.A. 2016. Prediction of properties and elemental composition of biomass pyrolysis oils by NMR and partial least squares analysis. Energy and Fuels. 30:423-433.
Sophorolipid-derived unsaturated and epoxy fatty acid estolides as plasticizers for poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) Reprint Icon -
Ashby, R.D., Solaiman, D., Liu, C., Strahan, G.D., Latona, N.P. 2015. Sophorolipid-derived unsaturated and epoxy fatty acid estolides as plasticizers for poly(3-hydroxybutyrate). Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 93:347-358. doi: 10.1007/s11746-015-2772-7.
Structure of pectic polysaccharides from sunflower salts-soluble fraction -
Jonmurodov, A.S., Teshaev, K.I., Kholov, S.E., Usmanova, S.R., Muhidinov, Z.K., Strahan, G.D., Liu, L.S. 2015. Structure of pectic polysaccharides from sunflower salts-soluble fraction. Reports of Tajikistan Academy of Sciences. 58(4):319-325.
Cranberry xyloglucan structure and inhibition of Escherichia coli adhesion to epithelial cells Reprint Icon -
Hotchkiss, A.T., Nunez, A., Strahan, G.D., Chau, H.K., White, A.K., Marais, J.P., Hom, K., Vakkalanka, M.S., Di, R., Yam, K., Khoo, C. 2015. Cranberry xyloglucan structure and inhibition of Escherichia coli adhesion to epithelial cells. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 63:5622-5633. DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.5b00730.2015.
Methanol-induced chain termination in poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) biopolymers: molecular weight control Reprint Icon -
Ashby, R.D., Solaiman, D., Strahan, G.D., Levine, A., Nomura, C. 2014. Methanol-induced chain termination in poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) biopolymers: molecular weight control. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 74:195-201. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2014.12.026.
Fungal nutrient allocation in common mycorrhizal networks is regulated by the carbon source strength of individual host plants Reprint Icon -
Felllbaum, C.R., Mensah, J.A., Cloos, A.J., Strahan, G.D., Pfeffer, P., Kiers, T., Bucking, H. 2014. Fungal nutrient allocation in common mycorrhizal networks is regulated by the carbon source strength of individual host plants. New Phytologist. DOI:10.1111/nph.12827.
Esterification and Transesterification of greases to fatty acid methyl esters with highly active diphenylamine salts -
Ngo, H., Vanselous, H.N., Strahan, G.D., Haas, M.J. 2013. Esterification and Transesterification of greases to fatty acid methyl esters with highly active diphenylamine salts. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 90:563-570.
Glycerine and levulinic acid: renewable co-substrates for the fermentative synthesis of short-chain poly(hydroxyalkanoate) biopolymers Reprint Icon -
Ashby, R.D., Solaiman, D., Strahan, G.D., Zhu, C., Tappel, R.C., Nomura, C.T. 2012. Glycerine and levulinic acid: renewable co-substrates for the fermentative synthesis of short-chain poly(hydroxyalkanoate) biopolymers. Bioresource Technology. 118:272-280.
Degree of branching in hyperbranched poly(glycerol-co-diacid)s synthesized in toluene -
Wyatt, V.T., Strahan, G.D. 2012. Degree of branching in hyperbranched poly(glycerol-co-diacid)s synthesized in toluene. Polymers Journal. 4(1):396-407.
Esterification and transesterification of greases to fatty acid methyl esters with highly active diphanylammonium salts -
Carbon availability for the fungus triggers nitrogen uptake and transport in the arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis -
Fellbaum, C., Gachomo, E.W., Beesetty, Y., Choudhari, S., Strahan, G.D., Pfeffer, P., Kiers, T., Bucking, H. 2012. Carbon availability for the fungus triggers nitrogen uptake and transport in the arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Available: http://www.pnas.org/content/early/2012/01/27/1118650109.full.pdf+html.
Characterizing biomass fast pyrolysis oils by 13C-NMR and chemometric analysis -
Strahan, G.D., Mullen, C.A., Boateng, A.A. 2011. Characterizing biomass fast pyrolysis oils by 13C-NMR and chemometric analysis. Energy and Fuels. 25:5452-5461.
Weighted correlation network analysis (WGCNA) applied to the tomato fruit metabolome -
Dileo, M., Strahan, G.D., Hoekenga, O. 2011. Weighted correlation network analysis (WGCNA) applied to the tomato fruit metabolome. PLoS One. 6(10):e26683. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0026683.
Contribution of plant lignin to the soil organic matter formation and stabilization -
Identification of some diterpenoids and hydroxy fatty acids from carrot root cell walls that stimulate the presymbiotic hyphal growth of AM fungi -
Strahan, G.D., Nagahashi, G., Douds, D.D. 2011. Identification of some diterpenoids and hydroxy fatty acids from carrot root cell walls that stimulate the presymbiotic hyphal growth of AM fungi. Biophysical Society. 1:1.
Characterization of thermal and mechanical properties of opligo(glycerol-glutaric acid)s -
Wyatt, V.T., Strahan, G.D., Nunez, A., Haas, M.J. 2011. Characterization of thermal and mechanical properties of oligo(glycerol-glutaric acid)s. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy. 5(1):92-101.
Fomation of corn fiber gum-milk protein conjugates and their molecular characterization -
Yadav, M.P., Strahan, G.D., Mukhopadhyay, S., Hotchkiss, A.T., Hicks, K.B. 2011. Fomation of corn fiber gum-milk protein conjugates and their molecular characterization. Food Hydrocolloids Journal. 26:326-333.
Efficient utilization of crude glycerol as fermentation substrate in the synthesis of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) biopolymers -
Ashby, R.D., Solaiman, D., Strahan, G.D. 2011. Efficient utilization of crude glycerol as fermentation substrate in the synthesis of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) biopolymers. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 88:949-959.
The Lewis acid catalyzed synthesis of hyperbranched Oligo(glycerol-diacid)s in aprotic polar media -
Wyatt, V.T., Nunez, A., Strahan, G.D. 2010. The Lewis acid catalyzed synthesis of hyperbranched Oligo(glycerol-diacid)s in aprotic polar media. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 87:1359-1369.
Polysaccharides isolated from sugar beet pulp by quaternization under acidic conditions -
Simkovic, I., Strahan, G.D., Yadav, M.P., Mendichi, R. 2010. Polysaccharides isolated from sugar beet pulp by quaternization under acidic conditions. Carbohydrate Polymers, 82:815-821.
Clickable Lipids: Azido and Alkynyl Fatty Acids and Triacylglycerols -
Zerkowski, J.A., Nunez, A., Strahan, G.D., Solaiman, D. 2009. Clickable Lipids: Azido and Alkynyl Fatty Acids and Triacylglycerols. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 86(11):1115-1121.
Conversion of methyl oleate to branched-chain hydroxy fatty acid derivatives -
Dailey Jr, O.D., Prevost, N.T., Strahan, G.D. 2009. Conversion of methyl oleate to branched-chain hydroxy fatty acid derivatives. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 86:1101-1114.
Methyl-branched poly(hydroxyalkanoate) biosynthesis from 13- methyltetradecanoic acid and mixed isostearic acid isomer substrates -
Ashby, R.D., Ngo, H., Solaiman, D., Strahan, G.D. 2009. Methyl-branched poly(hydroxyalkanoate) biosynthesis from 13- methyltetradecanoic acid and mixed isostearic acid isomer substrates. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 85:359-370.
Fractionation of sugar beet pulp by introducing ion-exchange groups -
Simkovic, I., Nunez, A., Strahan, G.D., Yadav, M.P., Chau, H.K., Meddichi, R., Hicks, K.B. 2009. Fractionation of sugar beet pulp by introducing ion-exchange groups. Carbohydrate Polymers. 78:806-812.
Characterization of various fast pyrolysis bio-oils by NMR spectroscopy -
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.
SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF BRANCHED-CHAIN DERIVATIVES OF METHYL OLEATE -
Dailey Jr, O.D., Prevost, N.T., Strahan, G.D. 2008. Synthesis and characterization of branched-chain derivatives of methyl oleate. Clean (Soil Air Water). 36(8):687-693.
Synthesis and Structural Analysis of Branched-Chain Derivatives of Methyl Oleate -
Dailey Jr, O.D., Prevost, N.T., Strahan, Gary D. 2008. Synthesis of branched-chain derivatives of methyl oleate. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 85:647-653.
Synthesis and Characterization of Canola Oil-Stearic Acid-Based Trans-Free Structured Lipids for Possible Margarine Application -
Synthesis and Characterization of Canola Oil-Stearic Acid-Based Trans-Free Structured Lipids for Possible Margarine Application -
Lumor, S.E., Jones, K.C., Ashby, R.D., Strahan, G.D., Kim, B., Lee, G., Shaw, J., Kays, S.E., Chang, S., Foglia, T.A., Akoh, C.C. 2007. Synthesis and Characterization of Canola Oil-Stearic Acid-Based Trans-Free Structured Lipids for Possible Margarine Application. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 55(26):10692-10702.