Research Project: Chemical Conversion of Biomass into High Value Products

Location: Sustainable Biofuels and Co-products Research

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

Impact of infrared and dry air roasting on antioxidant potential, oxidative stability, chemical characteristics and fatty acid profile of black and white sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) oil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sunder, S., Singh, B., Kaur, A., Yadav, M.P. 2022. Impact of infrared and dry air roasting on antioxidant potential, oxidative stability, chemical characteristics and fatty acid profile of black and white sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) oil. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.17252.

Hydrotreatment of supercritical carbon dioxide extracts of hydrothermal liquefaction lignocellulosic biocrude - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Montesantos, N., Kohli, K., Sharma, B.K., Maschietti, M. 2022. Hydrotreatment of supercritical carbon dioxide extracts of hydrothermal liquefaction lignocellulosic biocrude. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.2c02109.

Surface activated biochars from tannery liming sludge: waste-recycling for wastewater remediation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dimethyl carbonate: review of synthesis routes and catalysts used - (Review Article)
Kohli, K., Sharma, B.K., Panchal, C.B. 2022. Dimethyl carbonate: review of synthesis routes and catalysts used. Review Article. https://doi.org/10.3390/en15145133.

Chemical modification of beef tallow for lubricant application - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yosief, H.O., Sarker, M.I., Bantchev, G.B., Dunn, R.O., Cermak, S.C. 2022. Chemical modification of beef tallow for lubricant application. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. 61:9889-9900. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.2c01207.

Effect of arabinoxylans with different molecular characteristics on the gelatinization and long-term retrogradation behavior of wheat starch - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yan, W., Zhang, M., Zhang, M., Yadav, M.P., Jia, X., Yin, L. 2022. Effect of arabinoxylans with different molecular characteristics on the gelatinization and long-term retrogradation behavior of wheat starch. Carbohydrate Polymers. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119581.

Impact of growing conditions on proximate, mineral, phenolic composition, amino acid profile, and antioxidant properties of black gram, mung bean, and chickpea microgreens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kaur, N., Singh, B., Kaur, A., Yadav, M.P. 2022. Impact of growing conditions on proximate, mineral, phenolic composition, amino acid profile, and antioxidant properties of black gram, mung bean, and chickpea microgreens. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.16655.

Effective removal of manure/mud balls from cattle hides using thioglycolate salt containing formulations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yosief, H.O., Sarker, M.I., Hussain, S.A., Muir, Z.E. 2022. Effective removal of manure/mud balls from cattle hides using thioglycolate salt containing formulations. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 117:359-366.

Cellulosic fraction from agricultural biomass as a viable alternative for plastics and plastic products - (Review Article)
Janaswamy, S., Yadav, M.P., Hoque, M., Bhattarai, S., Ahmed, S. 2022. Cellulosic fraction from agricultural biomass as a viable alternative for plastics and plastic products. Industrial Crops and Products. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2022.114692.

Adsorption or direct interspecies electron transfer? A comprehensive investigation of the role of biochar in anaerobic digestion of hydrothermal liquefaction aqueous phase - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, Z., Zhang, C., Watson, J., Sharma, B.K., Si, B., Zhang, Y. 2022. Adsorption or direct interspecies electron transfer? A comprehensive investigation of the role of biochar in anaerobic digestion of hydrothermal liquefaction aqueous phase. Chemical Engineering Journal. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2022.135078.

Physico-chemical and tribological properties of isopropyl-branched chicken fat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yosief, H.O., Sarker, M.I., Bantchev, G.B., Dunn, R.O., Cermak, S.C. 2022. Physico-chemical and tribological properties of isopropyl-branched chicken fat. Fuel. 316. Article 123293. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.123293.

Hydrothermal pretreatment optimization and deep eutectic solvent pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass: An integrated approach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gundupalli, M.P., Tantayotai, P., Panakkal, E.J., Chuetor, S., Kirdponpattara, S., Thomas, A.S., Sharma, B.K., Sriariyanun, M. 2022. Hydrothermal pretreatment optimization and deep eutectic solvent pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass: An integrated approach. Bioresource Technology Reports. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2022.100957.

Impacts of field and laboratory long-term aging on asphalt binders - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Singhvi, P., Garcia Mainieri, J.J., Ozer, H., Sharma, B.K., Al-Qadi, I.L. 2022. Impacts of field and laboratory long-term aging on asphalt binders. Transportation Research Board. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F03611981221083614.

A novel approach of removing externally attached debris from animal carcass to ensure meat safety and byproduct quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sarker, M.I., Liu, C. 2022. A novel approach of removing externally attached debris from animal carcass to ensure meat safety and byproduct quality. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 117:96-103.

Recent Developments in the Utilization of Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs) - (Trade Journal)
Shah, R., Sharma, B.K., Gashi, B. 2021. Recent Developments in the Utilization of Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs). Trade Journal Publication. Quarter Four 27(4):30-33.

Impact of intermittent frying on chemical properties, fatty acid composition and oxidative stability of 10 different vegetable oil blends - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kaur, A., Singh, B., Kaur, A., Yadav, M.P., Singh, N. 2021. Impact of intermittent frying on chemical properties, fatty acid composition and oxidative stability of 10 different vegetable oil blends. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.16015.

Evaluation of diverse biochemical stimulants to enhance growth, lipid and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) production of aurantiochytrium Sp. ATCC PRA-276 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hussaini, S.R., Sarker, M.I., Yosief, H.O., Yadav, M.P. 2021. Evaluation of diverse biochemical stimulants to enhance growth, lipid and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) production of aurantiochytrium Sp. ATCC PRA-276. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2021.102122.

Functional Co-products from Sorghum Biomass - (Book / Chapter)
Yadav, M.P., Sarker, M.I. 2021. Functional Co-products from Sorghum Biomass. In: Sarker, M.I., Liu, L., Yadav, M.P. Yosief, H.O., Hussain, S.A., editors. Conversion of Renewable Biomass into Bioproducts. Volume 1392. ACS Symposium Series. Washington, DC: American Chemical Society. p. 7-14.

Naturally derived fatty acid based antibacterial agents - (Book / Chapter)
Yosief, H.O., Sarker, M.I. 2021. Naturally derived fatty acid based antibacterial agents. In: Sarker, M.I., Liu, L., Yadav, M.P. Yosief, H.O., Hussain, S.A., editors. Conversion of Renewable Biomass into Bioproducts. Volume 1392. ACS Symposium Series. Washington, DC: American Chemical Society. p.91-117.

Sustainable production of medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA) - (Book / Chapter)
Hussain, S.A., Sarker, M.I. 2021. Sustainable production of medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA). In: Sarker, M.I., Liu, L., Yadav, M.P. Yosief, H.O., Hussain, S.A., editors. Conversion of Renewable Biomass into Bioproducts. Volume 1392. ACS Symposium Series. Washington, DC: American Chemical Society. p. 119-138.

Extraction and characterization of lipids and phenolic compounds from the brans of different wheat varieties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yadav, M.P., Kaur, A., Singh, B., Simon, S., Kaur, N., Powell, M.J., Sarker, M.I. 2021. Extraction and characterization of lipids and phenolic compounds from the brans of different wheat varieties. Food Hydrocolloids. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2021.106734.