Projects

INNOVATIVE BIORESOURCE MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGIES FOR ENHANCED ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND VALUE OPTIMIZATION Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 420348

MANAGING WATER AVAILABILITY AND QUALITY TO MAINTAIN OR INCREASE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, CONSERVE NATURAL RESOURCES, AND ENHANCE ENVIRONMENT Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 422493

HYDROTHERMAL CARBONIZATION OF AGRICULTURAL RESIDUALS Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 418528

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

Assessing designer biochar characteristics to ameliorate specific soil limitations - (Abstract Only) - (27-Feb-13)

Effects of sensor location and the atmospheric stability on the accuracy of an inverse-dispersion technique for lagoon gas emission measurements - (Proceedings) - (30-Nov-12)

Utilizing single particle Raman microscopy as a non-destructive method to identify sources of PM10 from cattle feedlot operations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Huang, Q., Mcconnell, L.L., Schmidt, W.F., Hapeman, C.J., Razote, E., Maghirang, R., Vinyard, B.T., Torrents, A., Trabue, S.L., Prueger, J.H., Ro, K.S. 2013. Utilizing single particle Raman microscopy as a non-destructive method to identify sources of PM10 from cattle feedlot operations. Atmospheric Environment. 66:17-24.

Biomass feedstock production impact on water resource availability - (Book / Chapter) - (27-Jun-12)

Hydrogen peroxide modification enhances the ability of biochar (hydrochar) produced from hydrothermal carbonization of peanut hull to remove aqueous heavy metals: Batch and column tests - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xue, Y., Gao, B., Yao, Y., Inyang, M., Zhang, M., Zimmerman, A.R., Ro, K.S. 2012. Hydrogen peroxide modification enhances the ability of biochar (hydrochar) produced from hydrothermal carbonization of peanut hull to remove aqueous heavy metals: Batch and column tests. Chemical Engineering Journal. 200-202: 673-680.

Inverse-dispersion technique for assessing lagoon gas emissions - (Proceedings)

Ro, K.S., Johnson, M.H., Stone, K.C., Hunt, P.G., Todd, R.W., Flesch, T. 2012. Inverse-dispersion technique for assessing lagoon gas emissions. In: Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, July 29-August 1, 2012, Dallas, Texas, Paper #12-1337658. 8 pp.

Accuracy of lagoon gas emissions using an inverse dispersion method - (Proceedings)

Ro, K.S., Johnson, M.H., Stone, K.C., Hunt, P.G., Todd, R.W., Flesch, T. 2012. Accuracy of lagoon gas emissions using an inverse dispersion method. In: Proceedings of the International Symposium on Emissions of Gas and Dust from Livestock, June 10-12, 2012, Saint-Malo, France.

Measuring gas emissions from animal waste lagoons with an inverse-dispersion technique - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ro, K.S., Johnson, M.H., Stone, K.C., Hunt, P.G., Flesch, T., Todd, R.W. 2013. Measuring gas emissions from animal waste lagoons with an inverse-dispersion technique. Atmospheric Environment. 66:101-106.

Thermochemical conversion technologies for production of renewable energy and value-added char from animal manures - (Book / Chapter)

Ro, K.S. 2012. Thermochemical conversion technologies for production of renewable energy and value-added char from animal manures. In: He, Z., editor. Applied Research of Animal Manure: Challenges and Opportunities Beyond the Adverse Environmental Concerns. Hauppauge, NY:Nova Publishers. p. 63-81.

Greenhouse gas emission and groundwater pollution potential of soils amended with raw swine manure, dry and wet pyrolyzed swine biochars - (Abstract Only)

Ro, K.S., Novak, J.M., Berge, N.D., Mao, J. 2012. Greenhouse gas emission and groundwater pollution potential of soils amended with raw swine manure, dry and wet pyrolyzed swine biochars [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the American Chemical Society National Meeting, March 25-29, 2012, San Diego, California.

Assessment of herbicide sorption by biochars and organic matter associated with soil and sediment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sun, K., Gao, B., Ro, K.S., Novak, J.M., Wang, Z., Herbert, S., Xing, B. 2012. Assessment of herbicide sorption by biochars and organic matter associated with soil and sediment. Environmental Pollution. 163:167-173.

Impact of pyrolysis temperature and manure source on physicochemical characteristics of biochar - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cantrell, K.B., Hunt, P.G., Uchimiya, S.M., Novak, J.M., Ro, K.S. 2012. Impact of pyrolysis temperature and manure source on physicochemical characteristics of biochar. Bioresource Technology. 107:419-428.

Accuracy of inverse dispersion method with open-path remote sensing instrument for measuring gas emission from waste lagoons - (Abstract Only)

Ro, K.S. 2012. Accuracy of inverse dispersion method with open-path remote sensing instrument for measuring gas emission from waste lagoons [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the American Chemical Society National Meeting, March 25-29, 2012, San Diego, California.

Green farming systems for the Southeast USA using manure-to-energy conversion platforms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cantrell, K.B., Ro, K.S., Szogi, A.A., Vanotti, M.B., Smith, M.C., Hunt, P.G. 2012. Green farming systems for the Southeast USA using manure-to-energy conversion platforms. Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy. DOI:10.1063/1.3663846.

Measuring trace gas emission from multi-distributed sources using vertical radial plume mapping (VRPM) and backward Lagrangian stochastic (bLS) techniques - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ro, K.S., Johnson, M.H., Hunt, P.G., Flesch, T.K. 2011. Measuring trace gas emission from multi-distributed sources using vertical radial plume mapping (VRPM) and backward Lagrangian stochastic (bLS) techniques. Atmosphere. 2:553-566.

Qualitative analysis of volatile organic compounds on biochar - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Spokas, K.A., Novak, J.M., Stewart, C.E., Cantrell, K.B., Uchimiya, S.M., Dusaire, M.G., Ro, K.S. 2011. Qualitative analysis of volatile organic compounds on biochar. Chemosphere. 85(5):869-882.

Fugitive gas adsorption capacity of biomass and animal-manure derived biochars - (Abstract Only)

Ro, K.S., Reddy, G.B., Lima, I.M., Mahajan, D. 2011. Fugitive gas adsorption capacity of biomass and animal-manure derived biochars [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the American Society of Agronomy - Crop Science Society of America - Soil Science Society of America Annual Meeting, October 16-19, 2011, San Antonio, Texas.

Validity of using backward Lagrangian Stochastic technique in measuring trace gas emission from treatment lagoon - (Abstract Only)

Ro, K.S., Johnson, M.H., Stone, K.C., Hunt, P.G., Todd, R.W., Flesch, T. 2011. Validity of using backward Lagrangian Stochastic technique in measuring trace gas emission from treatment lagoon [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the American Society of Agronomy-Crop Science Society of America-Soil Science Society of America Annual Meeting, October 16-19, 2011, San Antonio, Texas.

Hydrothermal carbonization of municipal waste streams - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Berge, N.D., Ro, K.S., Mao, J., Flora, J.V., Chappell, M.A., Bae, S. 2011. Hydrothermal carbonization of municipal waste streams. Environmental Science and Technology. 45:5696-5703.

Comparing two micrometeorological techniques for estimating trace gas emissions from distributed sources - (Abstract Only)

Ro, K.S., Johnson, M.H., Hunt, P.G., Flesch, T. 2011. Comparing two micrometeorological techniques for estimating trace gas emissions from distributed sources [abstract]. American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition, August 28-September 1, 2011, Denver, Colorado.

Ammonia adsorption capacity of biomass and animal-manure derived biochars - (Abstract Only)

Ro, K.S., Reddy, G., Lima, I.M., Mahajan, D., Cyrus, J. 2011. Ammonia adsorption capacity of biomass and animal-manure derived biochars [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition, August 28-September 1, 2011, Denver, Colorado.

Sorption of bisphenol A, 17a-ethinyl estradiol and phenanthrene on thermally and hydrothermally produced biochars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sun, K., Ro, K.S., Guo, M., Novak, J.M., Mashayekhi, H., Xing, B. 2011. Sorption of bisphenol A, 17a-ethinyl estradiol and phenanthrene on thermally and hydrothermally produced biochars. Bioresource Technology. 102:5757-5763.

Chemical structures of swine-manure chars produced under different carbonization conditions investigated by advanced solid-state 13C nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cao, X., Ro, K.S., Chappell, M., Li, Y., Mao, J. 2011. Chemical structures of swine-manure chars produced under different carbonization conditions investigated by advanced solid-state 13C nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. Energy and Fuels. 25:388-397.

Hydrothermal carbonization of biomass residuals: A comparative review of the chemistry, processes and applications of wet and dry pyrolysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Libra, J.A., Ro, K.S., Kammann, C., Funke, A., Berge, N.D., Neubauer, Y., Titirici, M., Fuhner, C., Bens, O., Kern, J., Emmerich, K. 2011. Hydrothermal carbonization of biomass residuals: A comparative review of the chemistry, processes and applications of wet and dry pyrolysis. Biofuels. 2:71-106.

High-temperature pyrolysis of blended animal manures for producing renewable energy and value-added biochar - (Proceedings)

Ro, K.S., Cantrell, K.B., Hunt, P.G. 2010. High-temperature pyrolysis of blended animal manures for producing renewable energy and value-added biochar. In: Proceeddings of the First International Conference on Green and Sustainable Technology: Research and Workforce Development, November 18-19, 2010, Greensboro, North Carolina. 4 pp.

Pyrogasification of blended animal manures to produce combustable gas and biochar - (Proceedings)

Ro, K.S., Cantrell, K.B., Hunt, P.G. 2010. Pyrogasification of blended animal manures to produce combustable gas and biochar. In: Proceedings of the International Symposium on Air Quality and Manure Management for Agriculture, September 13-16, 2010, Dallas, Texas. 8 pp. 2010 CDROM.

High-temperature pyrolysis of blended animal manures for producing renewable energy and value-added biochar - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ro, K.S., Cantrell, K.B., Hunt, P.G. 2010. High-temperature pyrolysis of blended animal manures for producing renewable energy and value-added biochar. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. 49:10125-10131.

Utilization of summer legumes as bioenergy feedstocks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cantrell, K.B., Bauer, P.J., Ro, K.S. 2010. Utilization of summer legumes as bioenergy feedstocks. Biomass and Bioenergy. 34:1961-1967.

Potential of sunn hemp for southeast USA cropping systems - (Book / Chapter)

Bauer, P.J., Cantrell, K.B., Ro, K.S. 2011. Potential of sunn hemp for southeast USA cropping systems. In: Webber, C.L., Liu, A., editors. Plant Fibers as Renewable Feedstocks for Biofuel and Bio-based Products. St. Paul, MN:CCG International. p. 110-116.

Pyrolysis of blended animal manures to produce combustible gas and value-added charcoal adsorbent - (Proceedings)

Ro, K.S., Cantrell, K.B., Hunt, P.G. 2010. Pyrolysis of blended animal manures to produce combustible gas and value-added charcoal adsorbent. Proceedings of the 2010 Renewable Energy Conference, June 27-July 2, 2010, Yokohama, Japan. 3 pp.

Carbon sequestration with biochar - (Abstract Only)

Busscher, W.J., Novak, J.M., Hunt, P.G., Cantrell, K.B., Ro, K.S. 2010. Carbon sequestration with biochar. 2010 Carbon Sequestration Workshop at the 65th International Annual Meeting of the Soil and Water Conservation Society, July 17-21, 2010, Saint Louis, Missouri.

Nitrous oxide emissions from natural, converted, and restored wetlands of the Mid-atlantic Coastal Plain - (Abstract Only)

Miller, J.O., Hunt, P.G., Ro, K.S. 2010. Nitrous oxide emissions from natural, converted, and restored wetlands of the Mid-atlantic Coastal Plain [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts, October 31-November 4, Long Beach, California. 2010 CDROM.

Manure treatment for green farming systems of the southeastern USA - (Proceedings)

Hunt, P.G., Cantrell, K.B., Ro, K.S., Vanotti, M.B., Szogi, A.A., Novak, J.M., Bauer, P.J. 2010. Manure treatment for green farming systems of the southeastern USA. In: Proceedings of the 14th Ramiran International Conference, September 12-15, 2010, Lisboa, Portugal. 4 p. 2010 CDROM.

Adsorption of endocrine disrupting chemicals and phenanthrene by biochars - (Abstract Only)

Sun, K., Ro, K.S., Guo, M., Novak, J.M., Xing, B. 2010. Adsorption of endocrine disrupting chemicals and phenanthrene by biochars [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the American Society of Agronomy-Crop Science Society of America-Soil Science Society of America International Annual Meeting, October 31-November 4, 2010, Long Beach, California.

Gasification of blended animal manures to produce synthesis gas and activated charcoal - (Abstract Only)

Ro, K.S., Mahajan, D. 2010. Gasification of blended animal manures to produce synthesis gas and activated charcoal [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies (Pacifichem), December 15-20, 2010, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Analysis of denitrification in swine anaerobic lagoons - (Abstract Only)

Ducey, T.F., Ro, K.S., Szogi, A.A., Vanotti, M.B., Hunt, P.G. 2010. Analysis of denitrification in swine anaerobic lagoons [abstract]. American Society for Microbiology General Meeting, May 23-27, 2010, San Diego, California. 2010 CDROM.

Denitrification in anaerobic lagoons used to treat swine wastewater. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hunt, P.G., Matheny, T.A., Ro, K.S., Vanotti, M.B., Ducey, T.F. 2010. Denitrification in anaerobic lagoons used to treat swine wastewater. Journal of Environmental Quality. 39:1821-1828.

Greenhouse gas emission and groundwater pollution potentials of soils amended with raw and carbonized swine solids - (Abstract Only)

Ro, K.S., Novak, J.M., Berge, N. 2010. Greenhouse gas emission and groundwater pollution potentials of soils amended with raw and carbonized swine solids [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the U.S. Biochar Initiative Conference, June 27-30, 2010, Ames, Iowa.

Thermogravimetric characterization of irrigated bermudagrass as a combustion feedstock - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cantrell, K.B., Hunt, P.G., Ro, K.S., Stone, K.C., Vanotti, M.B., Burns, J.C. 2010. Thermogravimetric characterization of irrigated bermudagrass as a combustion feedstock. Transactions of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. 53(2):413-420.

Comparison of aerated marsh-pond-marsh and continuous marsh constructed wetlands for treating swine wastewater - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Forbes, D.A., Reddy, G.B., Hunt, P.G., Poach, M.E., Ro, K.S., Cyrus, J.S. 2010. Comparison of aerated marsh-pond-marsh and continuous marsh constructed wetlands for treating swine wastewater. Journal of Environmental Science and Health. 45(7):803-809.

Application of thermogravimetric analysis for the proximate analysis of livestock wastes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cantrell, K.B., Martin, J.H., Ro, K.S. 2010. Application of thermogravimetric analysis for the proximate analysis of livestock wastes. Journal of American Society for Testing and Materials International. 7(3):Paper ID JAI102583 (available online at www.astm.org).

Multi-utilization of swine manure as a bioenergy feedstock: Carbonization and combustion - (Proceedings)

Cantrell, K.B., Ro, K.S., Hunt, P.G. 2010. Multi-utilization of swine manure as a bioenergy feedstock: Carbonization and combustion. Paper Number 09-6810. In: 2009 Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International Meeting, Reno, Nevada. 9 pp.

Greenhouse gas emission from soil amended with biochar made from hydrothermally carbonizing swine solids - (Abstract Only)

Ro, K.S., Novak, J.M., Bae, S., Flora, J., Berge, N. 2010. Greenhouse gas emission from soil amended with biochar made from hydrothermally carbonizing swine solids [abstract]. American Chemical Society National Meeting, March 21-25, 2010, San Francisco, California.

Changes in physicochemical characteristics of biochars by hydrothermal and dry carbonization of swine solids and poultry litter - (Abstract Only)

Bae, S., Ro, K.S., Flora, J., Novak, J.M., Berge, N. 2009. Changes in physicochemical characteristics of biochars by hydrothermal and dry carbonization of swine solids and poultry litter [abstract]. American Chemical Society National Meeting, March 21-25, 2010, San Francisco, California.

Hydrothermal carbonization of animal wastes for carbon sequestration and energy generation - (Abstract Only)

Flora, J., Ro, K.S., Bae, S., Berge, N.D. 2010. Hydrothermal carbonization of animal wastes for carbon sequestration and energy generation [abstract]. Presentation at the 239th American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition, March 21-25, 2010, San Francisco, California.

Hydrothermal carbonization of municipal solid waste for carbon sequestration and energy generation - (Abstract Only)

Berge, N.D., Flora, J., Ro, K.S., Bae, S. 2010. Hydrothermal carbonization of municipal solid waste for carbon sequestration and energy generation [abstract]. American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition, March 21-25, 2010, San Francisco, California.

Gasification of hybrid feedstock using animal manures and hays - (Proceedings)

Ro, K.S. 2009. Gasification of hybrid feedstock using animal manures and hays. In: Proceedings of American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Meeting, November 8-13, 2009, Nashville, Tennessee. 7 pp. 2009 CDROM.

The potential impacts of biomass feedstock production on water resource availability - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stone, K.C., Hunt, P.G., Cantrell, K.B., Ro, K.S. 2010. The potential impacts of biomass feedstock production on water resource availability. Bioresource Technology. 101:2014-2025.

Oxygen transfer in marsh-pond-marsh constructed wetlands treating swine wastewater - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ro, K.S., Hunt, P.G., Johnson, M.H., Matheny, T.A., Forbes, D., Reddy, G.B. 2010. Oxygen transfer in marsh-pond-marsh constructed wetlands treating swine wastewater. Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part A. 45:377-382.

Green and profitable farming systems for the southeastern USA - (Proceedings)

Hunt, P.G., Cantrell, K.B., Vanotti, M.B., Novak, J.M., Bauer, P.J., Szogi, A.A., Ro, K.S., Stone, K.C. 2009. Green and profitable farming systems for the southeastern USA. Proceedings of the Farming Systems Design 2009 International Symposium, August 23-26, 2009, Monterey, California. 2 pp.

Potential of summer legumes for thermochemical conversion to synthetic fuel - (Proceedings)

Cantrell, K.B., Bauer, P.J., Ro, K.S. 2009. Potential of summer legumes for thermochemical conversion to synthetic fuel. In: American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual Meeting, Paper # 09-6758, June 21-24, 2009, Reno, Nevada. 10 pp.

Efficiency of a skid-mounted pyrolysis system for power production from animal manures - (Proceedings)

Ro, K.S., Cantrell, K.B., Hunt, P.G. 2009. Efficiency of a skid-mounted pyrolysis system for power production from animal manures. In: Fuel Chemistry Preprints of the American Chemical Society National Meeting, August 16-20, 2009, Washington, DC. 54(2):1065-1066. 2009 CDROM

Removal of ammonia and hydrogen sulfide using biochar produced from pyrolyzing animal manures - (Abstract Only)

Ro, K.S. 2009. Removal of ammonia and hydrogen sulfide using biochar produced from pyrolyzing animal manures [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Meeting, November 7-14, 2009, Nashville, Tennessee.

Water usage in southeastern bioenergy crop production - (Proceedings)

Cantrell, K.B., Ro, K.S., Frederick, J.R., Bauer, P.J., Stone, K.C., Hunt, P.G. 2009. Water usage in southeastern bioenergy crop production. In: Fuel Chemistry Preprints of the American Chemical Society National Meeting, August 16-20, 2009, Washington, DC. 54(2):1022-1023. 2009 CDROM

Managing water resources for biomass production in a biofuel economy - (Proceedings)

Stone, K.C., Hunt, P.G., Cantrell, K.B., Ro, K.S. 2009. Managing water resources for biomass production in a biofuel economy. In: Fuel Chemistry Preprints of the American Chemical Society National Meeting, August 16-20, 2009, Washington, DC. 54(2):1016-1017. 2009 CDROM

Measurement of greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural sites using open-path optical remote sensing method. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ro, K.S., Johnson, M.H., Varma, R.M., Hashmonay, R.A., Hunt, P.G. 2009. Measurement of greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural sites using open-path optical remote sensing method. Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part A 44(10):1011-1018.

Thermochemical Conversion of Livestock Wastes: Carbonization of Swine Solids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ro, K.S., Cantrell, K.B., Hunt, P.G., Ducey, T.F., Vanotti, M.B., Szogi, A.A. 2009. Thermochemical conversion of livestock wastes: Carbonization of swine solids. Bioresource Technology 100:5466-5471.

Analysis of microbial populations, denitrification, and nitrous oxide production in riparian buffers - (Abstract Only)

Ducey, T.F., Hunt, P.G., Ro, K.S., Lowrance, R.R. 2009. Analysis of microbial populations, denitrification, and nitrous oxide production in riparian buffers. In: Proceedings of 109th American Society of Microbiology General Meeting, May 17-21, 2009, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2009 CDROM.

Comparison of micrometeorological methods using open-path optical instruments for measuring methane emission from agricultural sites - (Abstract Only)

Ro, K.S., Johnson, M.H. 2009. Comparison of micrometeorological methods using open-path optical instruments for measuring methane emission from agricultural sites [abstract]. In: Proceedings of Air and Waste Management Association First International Greenhouse Gas Measurement Symposium, March 22-25, 2009, San Francisco, California.

Bioenergy from coastal bermudagrass receiving subsurface drip irrigation with advance-treated swine wastewater - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cantrell, K.B., Stone, K.C., Hunt, P.G., Ro, K.S., Vanotti, M.B., Burns, J.C. 2009. Bioenergy from Coastal bermudagrass receiving subsurface drip irrigation with advance-treated swine wastewater. Bioresource Technology 100:3285-3292.

Plant nutrients and bioenergy via a new quick wash procedure for livestock manure - (Proceedings)

Cantrell, K.B., Szogi, A.A., Hunt, P.G., Vanotti, M.B., Ro, K.S., Bauer, P.J. 2009. Plant nutrients and bioenergy via a new quick wash procedure for livestock manure. In: Proceedings of the National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 3-5, 20009, San Antonio, Texas. p. 1238-1244. CDROM.

Oxygen transfer in marsh-pond-marsh constructed wetlands treating swine wastewater - (Proceedings)

Ro, K.S., Hunt, P.G., Johnson, M.H., Matheny, T.A., Reddy, G.B. 2008. Oxygen transfer in marsh-pond-marsh constructed wetlands treating swine wastewater. In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Wetland Systems Technology in Water Pollution Control, November 1-7, 2008, Indore, India. p. 1143-1150.

Livestock processing options - (Abstract Only)

Ro, K.S., Cantrell, K.B., Hunt, P.G. 2009. Livestock processing options [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Engineering Conference International Workshop on Defining Issues in Biofuels Research and Development, August 3-7, 2008, Calabria, Italy.

Livestock Air Treatment Using PVA-Coated Powdered Activated Carbon Biofilter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ro, K.S., Mcconnell, L.L., Johnson, M.H., Hunt, P.G., Parker, D. 2008. Livestock air treatment using PVA-coated powdered activated carbon biofilter. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 24(6):791-798.

Potential of summer legumes for thermochemical conversion to synthetic fuel in the southeast USA - (Abstract Only)

Bauer, P.J., Cantrell, K.B., Ro, K.S. 2008. Potential of summer legumes for thermochemical conversion to synthetic fuel in the southeast USA [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy-Crop Science Society of America-Soil Science Society of America Annual Meeting, November 5-9, Houston, Texas. 2008 CDROM

Denitrification and nitrous oxide emissions in riparian buffers - (Abstract Only)

Hunt, P.G., Matheny, T.A., Ducey, T.F., Ro, K.S., Lowrance, R.R. 2008. Denitrification and nitrous oxide emissions in riparian buffers [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy-Crop Science Society of America-Soil Science Society of America Annual Meeting, November 5-9, Houston, Texas. 2008 CDROM

Thermal characterization of swine manure: Bioenergy feedstock potential - (Proceedings)

Cantrell, K.B., Ro, K.S., Hunt, P.G. 2008. Thermal characterization of swine manure: Bioenergy feedstock potential. Proceedings of American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, Paper No. 084631, June 29-July 2, 2008, Providence, Rhode Island. 8 pp.

Biofuel production from catalytic thermochemical conversion of animal manure and biomass - (Proceedings)

Ro, K.S., Cantrell, K.B., Hunt, P.G., Ducey, T.F., Josepth, S.M., Mouzhgun, A., Mahajan, D. 2008. Biofuel production from catalytic thermochemical conversion of animal manure and biomass. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, June 29-July 2, 2008, Providence, Rhode Island, Paper No. 084228. 4 pp.

Livestock air treatment using PVA-coated powdered activated carbon biofilter - (Proceedings)

Ro, K.S., McConnell, L.L., Johnson, M.H., Hunt, P.G., Parker, D. 2008. Livestock air treatment using PVA-coated powdered activated carbon biofilter. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, June 29-July 2, 2008, Providence, Rhode Island, Paper No. 084243. 10 pp.

Process model for ammonia volatilization from anaerobic swine lagoons incorporating varying wind speeds and biogas bubbling - (Proceedings)

Ro, K.S., Szogi, A.A., Vanotti, M.B., Stone, K.C. 2008. Process model for ammonia volatilization from anaerobic swine lagoons incorporating varying wind speeds and biogas bubbling. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, June 29-July 2, 2008, Providence, Rhode Island, Paper No. 084245. 16 pp.

Trace gas exchanges of marsh-pond-marsh constructed wetlands treating swine wastewater - (Abstract Only)

Ro, K.S., Hunt, P.G., Johnson, M.H., Matheny, T.A., Reddy, G.B. 2008. Trace gas exchanges of marsh-pond-marsh constructed wetlands treating swine wastewater [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Wetland Systems for Water Pollution Control, November 2-7, 2008, Indore, India.

Denitrification enzyme activity in swine wastewater lagoons - (Proceedings)

Hunt, P.G., Matheny, T.A., Ro, K.S., Vanotti, M.B., Reddy, G.B. 2008. Denitrification enzyme activity in swine wastewater lagoons. p. 433-436. In: Proceedings of Recycling of Agricultural Municipal and Industrial Residues (RAMIRAN) 13th International Conference, June 2008, Albena, Bulgaria.

Livestock waste-to-bioenergy generation opportunities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cantrell, K.B., Ducey, T.F., Ro, K.S., Hunt, P.G. 2008. Livestock waste-to-bioenergy generation opportunities. Bioresource Technology. 99:7941-7953.

Denitrification of agricultural drainage line water via immobilized denitrification sludge - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hunt, P.G., Matheny, T.A., Ro, K.S., Stone, K.C., Vanotti, M.B. 2008. Denitrification of agricultural drainage line water via immobilized denitrification sludge. Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part A. 43:1077-1084.

Destruction of estrogens using Fe-TAML/peroxide catalysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shappell, N.W., Vrabel, M.A., Madsen, P.J., Harrington, G.E., Billey, L.O., Hakk, H., Larsen, G.L., Beach, E.S., Horwitz, C.P., Ro, K.S., Hunt, P.G., Collins, T.J. 2008. Destruction of estrogens using Fe-TAML/peroxide catalysis. Environmental Science and Technology 42:1296-1300.

Improved process model for ammonia volatilization from anaerobic swine lagoons under varying wind speeds and gas bubbling - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ro, K.S., Szogi, A.A., Vanotti, M.B., Stone, K.C. 2008. Process model for ammonia volatilization from anaerobic swine lagoons incorporating varying wind speeds and gas bubbling. Transactions of the ASABE 51(1):259-270.

Role of thermochemical conversion in livestock waste-to-energy treatments: Obstacles and opportunities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cantrell, K.B., Ro, K.S., Mahajan, D., Anjom, M., Hunt, P.G. 2007. Role of thermochemical conversion in livestock waste-to-energy treatments: Obstacles and opportunities. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research 46(26):8918-8927.

Livestock waste-to-energy concepts - (Proceedings)

Cantrell, K.B., Ro, K.S., Hunt, P.G. 2007. Livestock waste-to-energy concepts. In: International Symposium on Air Quality and Waste Management for Agriculture, 16-19 September, Broomfield, Colorado. 8 p. 2007 CDROM.

Swine lagoon wastewater treatment in marsh-pond/floating wetland-marsh constructed wetland - (Proceedings)

Hunt, P.G., Poach, M.E., Shappell, N.W., Matheny, T.A., Reddy, G.B., Ro, K.S., Szogi, A.A. 2007. Swine lagoon wastewater treatment in marsh-pond/floating wetland-marsh constructed wetland. In: International Symposium on Air Quality and Waste Management for Agriculture, 16-19 September, Broomfield, Colorado. 7 p. 2007 CDROM.

Path integrated optical remote sensing technique to estimate ammonia and methane gas emissions from CAFOs - (Proceedings)

Ro, K.S., Hunt, P.G., Johnson, M.H., Szogi, A.A., Vanotti, M.B. 2007. Path integrated optical remote sensing technique to estimate ammonia and methane gas emissions from CAFOs. In: International Symposium on Air Quality and Waste Management for Agriculture, 16-19 September, Broomfield, Colorado. 7 p. 2007 CDROM.

Denitrification enzyme activity in swine wastewater lagoons - (Proceedings)

Hunt, P.G., Matheny, T.A., Ro, K.S., Vanotti, M.B., Reddy, G.B. 2007. Denitrification enzyme activity in swine wastewater lagoons. In: Proceedings of American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting,17-20 June, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Paper Number 07-4055, 5 p. CDROM

Ammonia and greenhouse gas emissions from constructed wetlands treating swine wastewater - (Proceedings)

Ro, K.S., Hunt, P.G., Johnson, M.H., Matheny, T.A., Reddy, G.B. 2007. Ammonia and greenhouse gas emissions from constructed wetlands treating swine wastewater. Paper Number: 074059. In: Proceedings of American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, June 17-20, 2007, Minneapolis, Minnesota. 9 pp.

Estimating ammonia and methane emissions from CAFOs using an open-path optical remote sensing technology - (Proceedings)

Ro, K.S., Hunt, P.G., Johnson, M.H., Szogi, A.A., Vanotti, M.B. 2007. Estimating ammonia and methane emissions from CAFOs using an open-path optical remote sensing technology. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International Meeting, Paper Number 074004. 8 p.

Denitrification and methane/nitrous oxide emissions from recreational and agricultural riparian buffers in the southeastern United States - (Abstract Only)

Hunt, P.G., Moreno-Casselles, J., Ro, K.S., Ducey, T.F., Matheny, T.A. 2007. Denitrification and methane/nitrous oxide emissions from recreational and agricultural riparian buffers in the southeastern United States [abstract]. 10th International Symposium on Wetland Biogeochemistry, April 1-4, 2007, Annapolis, Maryland.

Nitrous oxide accumulation in soils from riparian buffers of a Coastal Plain watershed - Carbon/nitrogen ratio control - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hunt, P.G., Matheny, T.A., Ro, K.S. 2007. Nitrous oxide accumulation in soils from riparian buffers of a Coastal Plain watershed - Carbon/nitrogen ratio control. Journal of Environmental Quality. 36(5):1368-1376.

New open-path remote optical sensing method to estimate methane emission from an area source - (Abstract Only)

Ro, K.S., Johnson, M.H., Hunt, P.G. 2007. New open-path optical remote sensing method to estimate methane emission soil [abstract]. Proceedings of 4th USDA Greenhouse Gas Conference, February 6-8, 2007, Baltimore, Maryland. CDROM.

Greenhouse gas source identification and flux measurements using an optical remote sensing method and a photoacoustic multi-gas analyzer - (Abstract Only)

Ro, K.S., Johnson, M.H., Novak, J.M., Frederick, J.R., Watts, D.W. 2007. Greenhouse gas source identification and flux measurements using an optical remote sensing method and a photoacoustic multi-gas analyzer. Proceedings of 4th USDA Greenhouse Gas Conference, February 6-8, 2007, Baltimore, Maryland. CDROM

Catalytic wet gasification of municipal and animal wastes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ro, K.S., Cantrell, K.B., Elliott, D., Hunt, P.G. 2007. Catalytic wet gasification of municipal and animal wastes. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. 46:8839-8845.

WIND DRIVEN SURFICIAL OXYGEN TRANSFER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ro, K.S., Hunt, P.G., Poach, M.E. 2007. Wind-driven surficial oxygen transfer. Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology. 37:539-563.

Characteristic wind speed distributions and the reliability of the logarithmic wind profile - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ro, K.S., Hunt, P.G. 2007. Characteristic wind speed distributions and reliability of the logarithmic wind profile. Journal of Environmental Engineering. 133(3):313-318.

Methane Production from Catalytic Wet Gasification of Animal Manure - (Abstract Only)

Ro, K.S., Cantrell, K.B., Hunt, P.G., Elliott, D.C. Methane production from catalytic wet gasification of animal manure [abstract]. American Chemical Society National Meeting, September 10-14, 2006, San Francisco, California.

A new unified equation for wind-driven surficial oxygen transfer into stationary water bodies. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ro, K.S., Hunt, P.G. 2006. A new unified equation for wind-driven surficial oxygen transfer into stationary water bodies. Transactions of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. 49(5):1615-1622.

NITROUS OXIDE EMISSIONS FROM RIPARIAN BUFFERS AND TREATMENT WETLANDS - (Proceedings)

Hunt, P.G., Matheny, T.A., Ro, K.S., Szogi, A.A. 2006. Nitrous oxide emissions from riparian buffers and treatment wetlands. In: Petersen, S.O., editor. Proceedings of 12th Recycling of Agricultural Municipal and Industrial Residues (RAMIRAN), September 9-12, 2006, Aarhus, Denmark. p. 155-157.

DEGRADATION OF ESTRADIOL AND ETHINYLESTRADIOL WITH TAML OXIDANT ACTIVATOR AND HYDROGEN PEROXIDE. - (Abstract Only)

Shappell, N.W., Ro, K.S., Madsen, P., Horowitz, C., Hunt, P.G., Collins, T.J., Vrabel, M. 2006. Degradation of estradiol and ethinylestradiol with taml oxidant activator and hydrogen peroxide. Meeting Abstract. 10th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference, Washington, DC, June 26-30, 2006.

WIND-DRIVEN SURFICIAL OXYGEN TRANSFER AND DINITROGEN GAS EMISSION FROM TREATMENT LAGOONS. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ro, K.S., Hunt, P.G., Poach, M.E. 2006. Wind-driven surficial oxygen transfer and dinitrogen gas emission from treatment lagoons. Journal of Environmental Science and Health. 41:1627-1638.

WIND-DRIVEN SURFICIAL OXYGEN TRANSFER INTO LAGOONS AND IMPLICATIONS ON DINITROGEN EMISSION - (Proceedings)

Ro, K.S., Hunt, P.G., Poach, M.E. 2005. Wind-driven surficial oxygen transfer into lagoons and implications on dinitrogen emission. Proceedings of American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Meeting, October 30-November 4, 2005, Cincinnati, Ohio. 5 p. CDROM.

WIND-DRIVEN SURFICIAL OXYGEN TRANSFER INTO LAGOONS AND IMPLICATIONS ON DINITROGEN EMISSION - (Abstract Only)

Ro, K.S., Hunt, P.G., Poach, M.E. 2005. Wind-driven surficial oxygen transfer into lagoons and implications on dinitrogen emission [abstract]. American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Meeting. CDROM

SURFICIAL OXYGEN TRANSFER INTO TREATMENT LAGOONS AND POTENTIAL N PATHWAYS RESULTING IN DINITROGEN GAS EMISSION - (Proceedings)

Ro, K.S., Hunt, P.G., Poach, M.E. 2005. Surficial oxygen transfer into treatment lagoons and potential N pathways resulting in dinitrogen gas emission. International Conference on Greenhouse Gasses and Animal Agriculture, September 20-24, 2005, Zurich, Switzerland. p. 282-285.

SURFICIAL OXYGEN TRANSFER IN LAGOONS - (Abstract Only)

Ro, K.S., Hunt, P.G., Liehr, S.K., Poach, M.E. 2004. Surficial oxygen transfer in lagoons [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. 2004 CDROM.