Research Project: Technologies for Producing Biobased Chemicals

Location: Renewable Product Technology Research

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

Characterization of alpha-Glucan and Feruloyl Soy Glyceride Glucan (FSGG) Nanoparticles - (Abstract Only)
Evans, K.O., Compton, D.L., Skory, C.D., Kim, S. 2021. Characterization of alpha-Glucan and Feruloyl Soy Glyceride Glucan (FSGG) Nanoparticles. Virtually presented at Conference - The International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies 2021. [Abstract]

Catalytic hydrogenation and etherification of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural into 2-(alkoxymethyl)-5-methylfuran and 2,5-bis(alkoxymethyl)furan as potential biofuel additives - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Elsayed, I., Jackson, M.A., Hassan, E. 2020. Catalytic hydrogenation and etherification of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural into 2-(alkoxymethyl)-5-methylfuran and 2,5-bis(alkoxymethyl)furan as potential biofuel additives. Fuel Processing Technology. 213. Article 106672. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuproc.2020.106672.

Development and physical characterization of alpha-glucan nanoparticles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Evans, K.O., Skory, C.D., Compton, D.L., Cormier, R., Cote, G., Kim, S., Appell, M.D. 2020. Development and physical characterization of alpha-glucan nanoparticles. Molecules. 25(17). Article 3807. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules25173807.

Hydrogen-free catalytic reduction of biomass-derived 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural into 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)furan using copper-iron oxides bimetallic nanocatalyst - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Elsayed, I., Jackson, M.A., Hassan, E. 2019. Hydrogen-free catalytic reduction of biomass-derived 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural into 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)furan using copper-iron oxides bimetallic nanocatalyst. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 8(4):1774-1785. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.9b05575.

Enzymatic synthesis and flash chromatography separation of 1,3-diferuloyl-sn-glycerol and 1-feruloyl-sn-glycerol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Compton, D.L., Appell, M., Kenar, J.A., Evans, K.O. 2020. Enzymatic synthesis and flash chromatography separation of 1,3-diferuloyl-sn-glycerol and 1-feruloyl-sn-glycerol. Methods and Protocols. 3(1):8. https://doi.org/10.3390/mps3010008.

Rapid Raman spectroscopic determination of 1-feruloyl-sn-glycerol and 1,3-diferuloyl-sn-glycerol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Compton, D.L., Appell, M. 2020. Rapid Raman spectroscopic determination of 1-feruloyl-sn-glycerol and 1,3-diferuloyl-sn-glycerol. Spectrochimica Acta. 229:118020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.saa.2019.118020.

Partial hydrodeoxygenation of corn cob hydrolysate over palladium catalysts to produce 1-hydroxy-2-pentanone - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jackson, M.A., Price, N.P., Blackburn, J.A., Peterson, S.C., Kenar, J.A., Haasch, R., Chen, C. 2019. Partial hydrodeoxygenation of corn cob hydrolysate over palladium catalysts to produce 1-hydroxy-2-pentanone. Applied Catalysis A: General. 577:52-61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcata.2019.03.019.

Charged phospholipid effects on AAPH oxidation assay as determined using liposomes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Evans, K.O., Compton, D.L., Kim, S., Appell, M.D. 2019. Charged phospholipid effects on AAPH oxidation assay as determined using liposomes. Chemistry and Physics of Lipids. 220:49-56. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemphyslip.2019.02.004.

Feruloylated vegetable oils protect vitamins C and E from UV degradation - (Abstract Only)
Compton, D.L., Evans, K.O., Appell, M.D., Goodell, J.R. 2019. Feruloylated vegetable oils protect vitamins C and E from UV degradation [abstract]. #IOP 10.

Determination of pH Effects Phosphatidyl-hydroxytyrosol and Phosphatidyl-tyrosol bilayer behavior - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Evans, K.O., Compton, D.L., Appell, M.D. 2018. Determination of pH Effects Phosphatidyl-hydroxytyrosol and Phosphatidyl-tyrosol bilayer behavior. Methods and Protocols. 1(4):41. doi:10.3390/mps1040041.

Optimization of media and reaction conditions for production of polyol oils from soybean oil by Pseudomonas aeruginosa E03-12 NRRL B-59991 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hou, C.T., Ray, K.J. 2018. Optimization of media and reaction conditions for production of polyol oils from soybean oil by Pseudomonas aeruginosa E03-12 NRRL B-59991. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. 17:135-141. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2018.10.006.

Microbial conversion of vegetable oil to hydroxy fatty acid and its application to bio-based polyurethane synthesis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tran, T.K., Kumar, P., Kim, H., Hou, C.T., Kim, B. 2018. Microbial conversion of vegetable oil to hydroxy fatty acid and its application to bio-based polyurethane synthesis. Polymers. 10(8) https://doi.org/10.3390/polym10080927.

Nanoparticles and films derived from sucrose-based water-insoluble glucans - (Abstract Only)
Evans, K.O., Skory, C.D., Cormier, R.S., Cóté, G.L., Compton, D.L. 2018. Nanoparticles and films derived from sucrose-based water-insoluble glucans [abstract]. Controlled Release Society Annual Meeting. Poster #58.

Outreach to future scientists and engineers - (Other)
Evans, K.O., Nguyen, V.H., Schumacher, M. 2018. Outreach to future scientists and engineers. PeoriaMagazines.com. 1.

Dehydration of glucose to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural by a core-shell Fe3O4@SiO2-SO3H magnetic nanoparticle catalyst - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Elsayed, I., El Taweel, F., Mashaly, M., Jackson, M.A., Hassan, E.B. 2018. Dehydration of glucose to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural by a core-shell Fe3O4@SiO2-SO3H magnetic nanoparticle catalyst. Fuel. 221:407-416. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2018.02.135.

Hydrogenation of furfural at the dynamic Cu surface of CuOCeO2/Al2O3 in vapor phase packed bed reactor - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jackson, M.A., White, M.G., Haasch, R.T., Peterson, S.C., Blackburn, J.A. 2017. Hydrogenation of furfural at the dynamic Cu surface of CuOCeO2/Al2O3 in vapor phase packed bed reactor. Journal of Molecular Catalysis. 445:124-132. doi: 10.1016/j.mcat.2017.11.023.

7,10-Epoxyoctadeca-7,9-dienoic acid: a small molecule adjuvant that potentiates ß-Lactam antibiotics against multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dasagrandhi, C., Kim, Y.S., Kim, I.H., Hou, C.T., Kim, H.R. 2017. 7,10-Epoxyoctadeca-7,9-dienoic Acid: A small molecule adjuvant that potentiates ß-Lactam antibiotics against multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Indian Journal of Microbiology. 57(4):461-469. doi: 10.1007/s12088-017-0680-2.

Molecular cloning and characterization of a novel cold-active lipase from Pichia lynferdii NRRL Y-7723 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bae, J.H., Kim, I.H., Lee, K.T., Hou, C.T., Kim, H.R. 2017. Molecular cloning and characterization of a novel cold-active lipase from Pichia lynferdii NRRL Y-7723. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. 11:19-25. doi: 10.1016/j.bcab.2017.05.008.

Identification of the molecular species of acylglycerols containing hydroxy fatty acids in wild edible mushroom Ganoderma lucidum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hou, C.T., Lin, J.T., Dulay, R.M., Ray, K.J. 2017. Identification of the molecular species of acylglycerols containing hydroxy fatty acids in wild edible mushroom Ganoderma lucidum. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. 10:411-419. doi:10.1016/j.bcab.2017.05.003.

Identification of molecular species of acylglycerols of Philippine wild edible mushroom, Ganoderma lucidum - (Abstract Only)
Hou, C.T., Lin, J., Dulay, R., Ray, K.J. 2017. Identification of molecular species of acylglycerols of Philippine wild edible mushroom, Ganoderma lucidum [abstract]. American Oil Chemists' Society Annual Meeting, April 30-May 3, 2017, Orlando, FL.

Antioxidant and antibacterial activities of acetonitrile and hexane extracts of Lentinus tigrinus and Pleurotus djamour - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dulay, R.M., Miranda, L.A., Malasaga, J.S., Kalaw, S.P., Reyes, R.G., Hou, C.T. 2016. Antioxidant and antibacterial activities of acetonitrile and hexane extracts of Lentinus tigrinus and Pleurotus djamour. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. 9:141-144.

Phosphatidyl-hydroxytyrosol and phosphatidyl-tyrosol bilayer properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Evans, K.O., Compton, D.L. 2017. Phosphatidyl-hydroxytyrosol and phosphatidyl-tyrosol bilayer properties. Chemistry and Physics of Lipids. 202:69-76.

Experimental and theoretical study of the influence of water on hydrolyzed product formation during the feruloylation of vegetable oil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Compton, D.L., Evans, K.O., Appell, M. 2016. Experimental and theoretical study of the influence of water on hydrolyzed product formation during the feruloylation of vegetable oil. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 97(9):3022-3029. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.8145.

Microbial bioconversion of natural Philippines nut oils into a value-added hydroxy fatty acid, 7,10-dihydroxy-8(E)-octadecenoic acid - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dasangrandhi,C., Ellamar, J.B., Kim, Y.S., Kim, I.H., Kim,H.R. 2017. Microbial bioconversion of natural Philippines nut oils into a value-added hydroxy fatty acid, 7,10-dihydroxy-8(E)-octadecenoic acid. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology. https://doi.org/10.9721/KJFST.2017.49.1.28.

Identification of molecular species of acylglycerols of Philippine wild edible mushroom, Ganoderma lucidum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hou, C.T., Lin, J.T., Dulay, R.R., Ray, K.J. 2017. Identification of molecular species of acylglycerols of Philippine wild edible mushroom, Ganoderma lucidum. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. 9:19-27.

Tyrosol-based liposomal behavior: Size, z-potential, TEM, QCM-D and fluorescence analysis - (Abstract Only)
Evans, K.O., Compton, D.L., Appell, M.D. 2016. Tyrosol-based liposomal behavior: Size, z-potential, TEM, QCM-D and fluorescence analysis [abstract]. American Chemical Society. Poster AGFD#78.

A one-pot synthesis of 1,6,9,13-tetraoxadispiro(4.2.4.2)tetradecane by hydrodeoxygenation of xylose using a palladium catalyst - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jackson, M.A., Blackburn, J.A., Price, N.P.J., Vermillion, K.E., Peterson, S.C., Ferrence, G.M. 2016. A one-pot synthesis of 1,6,9,13-tetraoxadispiro(4.2.4.2)tetradecane by hydrodeoxygenation of xylose using a palladium catalyst. Carbohydrate Research. 432:9-16. doi: 10.1016/j.carres.2016.06.003.

Synthesis of a novel biologically active amide ester of 7,10-dihydroxy-8(E)-octadecanoic acid (DOD) using lipase - (Abstract Only)
Choi, I.H., Jung, J.H., Hou, C.T., Kim, H.R. 2016. Synthesis of a novel biologically active amide ester of 7,10-dihydroxy-8(E)-octadecanoic acid (DOD) using lipase [abstract]. American Oil Chemists' Society.

Production of polyol oils from soybean oil by Pseudomonas aeruginosa E03-12. - (Abstract Only)
Hou, C.T., Lin, J.T., Ray, K.J. 2016. Production of polyol oils from soybean oil by Pseudomonas aeruginosa E03-12 [abstract]. American Oil Chemists' Society.

Production of polyol oils from soybean oil by bioprocess and Philippines edible medicinal wild mushrooms - (Abstract Only)
Hou, C.T., Lin, J.T., Dulay, R., Ray, K.J. 2015. Production of polyol oils from soybean oil by bioprocess and Philippines edible medicinal wild mushrooms [abstract]. United States-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources. Bio-S#1.

Continuous, packed-bed, enzymatic bioreactor production and stability of feruloyl soy glycerides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Compton, D.L., Goodell, J.R., Grall, S., Evans, K.O., Cermak, S.C. 2015. Continuous, packed-bed, enzymatic bioreactor production and stability of feruloyl soy glycerides. Industrial Crops and Products. 77:787-794.

Identification of molecular species of polyol oils produced from soybean oil by Pseudomonas aeruginosa e03-12 nrrl b-59991 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hou, C.T., Lin, J.T., Ray, K. 2015. Identification of molecular species of polyol oils produced from soybean oil by Pseudomonas aeruginosa E03-12 NRRL B-59991. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. 4(4):500-505. doi: 10.1016/j.bcab.2015.08.017.