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Brajendra Sharma (Bk)
Sustainable Biofuels and Co-products Research
RESEARCH CHEMIST

Phone: (215) 233-6459
Fax: (215) 233-6406

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Projects
Chemical Conversion of Biomass into High Value Products
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 439256
Valorization of Waste Cooking Oil to Develop Next Generation Bio-based Lubricants for Electric Vehicles
Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement (R)
  Accession Number: 447140

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Synthesis of a-NiS decorated Fe3S4 nanohybrid composite and its heterogeneous fenton catalysis for dye degradation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bhuyan, P.M., Sut, N., Borah, S., Hazarika, S., Sharma, B.K., Gogoi, P. 2024. Synthesis of a-NiS decorated Fe3S4 nanohybrid composite and its heterogeneous fenton catalysis for dye degradation. ChemistrySelect. 9:e202402115. https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202402115.
Enhanced dye degradation using MIL-53(Fe)-modified kraft lignin as a heterogeneous Fenton catalyst Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sut, N., Bhuyan, P.M., Hazarika, S., Sharma, B.K., Kim, J., Gogoi, P. 2024. Enhanced dye degradation using MIL-53(Fe)-modified kraft lignin as a heterogeneous Fenton catalyst. Chemical Physics. 588:112492. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemphys.2024.112492.
Biodegradable food packaging films from agricultural processing byproducts Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hussain, S., Sharma, B.K., Yadav, M.P., Qi, P.X., Jin, Z.T. 2024. Biodegradable food packaging films from agricultural processing byproducts. Polymers. 16(22). https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16223171.
Microwave-assisted lignin depolymerization to phenolic monomers - (Abstract Only)
Development of aviation fuel from plastic waste - (Abstract Only)
Reducing the carbon footprint of hevea rubber carbon composites using surface-modified fly ash Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bordoloi, S., Devney, E.P., Polyak, P., Cornish, K., Sharma, B.K., Rajagopalan, N., Puskas, J.E., Baroi, C. 2024. Reducing the carbon footprint of hevea rubber carbon composites using surface-modified fly ash. Industrial Crops and Products. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.119190.
Efficacy of sumo fly ash as a filler material in plastic composite Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bordoloi, S., Prajapati, R., Zhao, L., Sharma, B.K., Rajagopalan, N., Baroi, C. 2024. Efficacy of sumo fly ash as a filler material in plastic composite. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.137333.
Utilization of brewer’s spent grain for isolation of functional components - (Abstract Only)
Distillers corn oil (DCO): A study of recent advancements in the processing techniques for this unique fuel source - (Trade Journal)
Shah, R., Nowicki, J., Pai, N.Y., Thomas, G.S., Kohli, K., Sharma, B.K. 2024. Distillers corn oil (DCO): A study of recent advancements in the processing techniques for this unique fuel source. Petro Industry News. 25:8-11.
Roadmap for repurposing waste plastics in asphalt mixes - (Popular Publication)
Al-Qadi, I.L., Bennert, T., Bhasin, A., Habbouche, J., Yin, F., Hajj, E.Y., Mogawer, W.S., Sharma, B.K., Underwood, S. 2024. Roadmap for repurposing waste plastics in asphalt mixes. American Society of Civil Engineers. 1:1-13.
Highly efficient and reusable nanostructured porous Ni/La2O2CO3 tandem catalyst for hydrogen and methane production from subcritical hydrothermal treatment of nitrocellulose Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Park, J., Scott, J.W., Rajagopalan, N., Sharma, B.K., Kim, J. 2024. Highly efficient and reusable nanostructured porous Ni/La2O2CO3 tandem catalyst for hydrogen and methane production from subcritical hydrothermal treatment of nitrocellulose. Chemical Engineering Journal. 486:150330. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.150330.
Characterization of novel polysulfide polymer coated fly ash and its application in mitigating diffusion of contaminants Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, L., Zaborowski, E., Bordoloi, S., Rajagopalan, N., Sharma, B.K., Baroi, C., Xing, W., Zhang, L. 2023. Characterization of novel polysulfide polymer coated fly ash and its application in mitigating diffusion of contaminants. Environmental Pollution. 347:123706. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123706.
A review on value-addition to plastic waste towards achieving a circular economy Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Kumar, M., Bhujbal, S., Sridharan, S., Kohli, K., Prajapati, R., Sharma, B.K., Sawarkar, A.D., Abhishek, K., Bolan, S., Ghosh, P., Singh, L., Kirkham, M., Pandey, A., Rinklebe, J., Bolan, N.S. 2024. A review on value-addition to plastic waste towards achieving a circular economy. Science of the Total Environment. 921:171106. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171106.
Impact of non-recyclable plastics on asphalt binders and mixtures Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alhadidi, Y.I., Al-Qadi, I.L., Ali, U.M., Mainieri, J.J., Sharma, B.K. 2024. Impact of non-recyclable plastics on asphalt binders and mixtures.Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board. https://doi.org/10.1177/03611981241245692.
Investigating the impact of a newly developed chemical modification technique on improving the tribological properties of high oleic soybean oil Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bhowmik, P., Sharma, B.K., Sarker, M.I., Choi, H., Tang, C., Roy, S. 2024. Investigating the impact of a newly developed chemical modification technique on improving the tribological properties of high oleic soybean oil. Sustainable Energy and Fuels. 8:1314-1328. https://doi.org/10.1039/d3se01526b.
Synthesis and lubricant properties of isostearic and isooleic based biolubricants - (Abstract Only)
Food waste: environmental impact and possible solutions Reprint Icon - (Literature Review)
Kohli, K., Prajapati, R., Shah, R., Das, M., Sharma, B.K. 2023. Food waste: environmental impact and possible solutions. Sustainable Food Technology. https://doi.org/10.1039/d3fb00141e.
In vitro evaluation of the adsorption efficacy of biochar materials on aflatoxin B1, ochratoxin A, and zearalenone Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Appell, M., Wegener, E.C., Sharma, B.K., Eller, F.J., Evans, K.O., Compton, D.L. 2023. In vitro evaluation of the adsorption efficacy of biochar materials on aflatoxin B1, ochratoxin A, and zearalenone. Animals. 13(21). Article 3311. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13213311.
Synthesized biolubricants from naturally derived oleic acid: oxidative stability and cold flow performance Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sarker, M.I., Mainali, K., Sharma, B.K., Yadav, M.P., Lew, H.N., Ashby, R.D. 2023. Synthesized biolubricants from naturally derived oleic acid: Oxidative stability and cold flow performance. Industrial Crops and Products. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2023.117315.
Green synthesis and property analysis of biolubricants based on structural variations Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sarker, M.I., Sharma, B.K., Lew, H.N., Muir, Z.E., Jones, K.C. 2023. Green synthesis and property analysis of biolubricants based on structural variations. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.3c02996.
Green synthesis of trimethylolpropane triisostearate and triisooleate for usage as bio-lubricants Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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.
Glycerol Monooleate (GMO): a valuable biobased lubricity and pour point enhancer blend component for the ULSD fuel Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shah, S.N., Liu, Z., Sharma, B.K. 2023. Glycerol Monooleate (GMO): a valuable biobased lubricity and pour point enhancer blend component for the ULSD fuel. ACS Omega. 8(22):19503-19508. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.3c00889.
Interactions of surfactants with biomimetic membranes-2. Generation of electric potential with non-ionic surfactants Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kocherginsky, N.M., Sharma, B.K. 2023. Interactions of surfactants with biomimetic membranes-2. Generation of electric potential with non-ionic surfactants. Membranes. https://doi.org/10.3390/membranes13030353.
Bilayer films of Poly(lactic acid) and cottonseed protein for packaging applications Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Cheng, H.N., Kuzniar, G.M., He, Z., Kim, S., Furtado, R.F., Alves, C.R., Sharma, B.K. 2023. Bilayer films of Poly(lactic acid) and cottonseed protein for packaging applications. Polymers. 15(6). Article 1425. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15061425.
Sustainable lubricant formulations from natural oils: a short review Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
Sharma, B.K., Karmakar, G., Shah, R., Ghosh, P., Sarker, M.I., Erhan, S.Z. 2023. Sustainable lubricant formulations from natural oils: A short review. In Liu, Z.S. and Kraus, G., editors. Green Chemistry Series No. 83: Green Chemistry and Green Materials from Plant Oils and Natural Acids. Green Chemistry Series. United Kingdom. Royal Society of Chemistry. p. 170-193. https://doi.org/10.1039/BK9781837671595-00170.
Stability of repurposed plastics in asphalt binder - (Proceedings)
Alhadidi, Y.I., Al-Qadi, I.L., Mainieri, J.J., Sharma, B.K., Rajagopalan, N. 2023. Stability of repurposed plastics in asphalt binder. Meeting Abstract. 60-70. https://ascelibrary.org/doi/epdf/10.1061/9780784484906.006.
Pyrolytic depolymerization mechanisms for post-consumer plastic wastes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kohli, K., Chandrasekaran, S.R., Prajapati, R., Kunwar, B., Al-Salem, S., Moser, B.R., Sharma, B.K. 2022. Pyrolytic depolymerization mechanisms for post-consumer plastic wastes. Energies. 15(23). Article 8821. https://doi.org/10.3390/en15238821.
Vegetable oil-based additives for lubricant formulations - (Trade Journal)
Sharma, B.K., Shah, R., Karmakar, G., Gashi, B., Turner, N., Ghosh, P., Erhan, S.Z. 2022. Vegetable oil-based additives for lubricant formulations. Lube Magazine. 172:26-32.
Novel Industrial Applications of Vegetable Oil [ABSTRACT] - (Abstract Only)
Biswas, A., Cheng, H.N., Sharma, B.K. 2022. Novel Industrial Applications of Vegetable Oil [ABSTRACT]. Meeting Abstract. [abstract].
Hydrotreatment of supercritical carbon dioxide extracts of hydrothermal liquefaction lignocellulosic biocrude Reprint Icon - (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.
Industrial Applications of Vegetable Oil - (Abstract Only)
Biswas, A., Cheng, H.N., Sharma, B.K. 2022. Industrial Applications of Vegetable Oil. American Chemical Society National Meeting. [abstract].
Dimethyl carbonate: review of synthesis routes and catalysts used Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Kohli, K., Sharma, B.K., Panchal, C.B. 2022. Dimethyl carbonate: review of synthesis routes and catalysts used. Energies. https://doi.org/10.3390/en15145133.
A review of fatty epoxide ring opening reactions: Chemistry, recent advances, and applications Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Moser, B.R., Cermak, S.C., Doll, K.M., Kenar, J.A., Sharma, B.K. 2022. A review of fatty epoxide ring opening reactions: Chemistry, recent advances, and applications. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 99(10):801-842. https://doi.org/10.1002/aocs.12623.
Adsorption or direct interspecies electron transfer? A comprehensive investigation of the role of biochar in anaerobic digestion of hydrothermal liquefaction aqueous phase Reprint Icon - (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.
Hydrothermal pretreatment optimization and deep eutectic solvent pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass: An integrated approach Reprint Icon - (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 Reprint Icon - (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.
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.