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Karen M Wagner
Sustainable Biofuels and Co-products Research
Biologist

Phone: (215) 233-6518 ext. 6518
Fax: (215) 233-6795

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Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Antibacterial agents from waste grease: arylation of brown grease fatty acids with beechwood creosote and derivatization Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kazem Rostami, M., Ryu, V.N., Wagner, K., Jones, K.C., Mullen, C.A., Wyatt, V.T., Wu, C., Ashby, R.D., Fan, X., Lew, H.N. 2023. Antibacterial agents from waste grease: Arylation of brown grease fatty acids with beechwood creosote and derivatization. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.3c05767.
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.
Synthesis and physical properties of iso-oleic estolides - (Abstract Only)
Cermak, S.C., Biresaw, G., Chen, Y., Chen, L., Lew, H.N., Wagner, K., Vermillion, K. 2023. Synthesis and physical properties of iso-oleic estolides [abstract]. American Oil Chemists' Society Annual Meeting & Expo.
Iso-oleic estolides with superior cold flow properties - (Abstract Only)
Cermak, S.C., Biresaw, G., Chen, Y., Chen, L., Ngo, H., Wagner, K., Vermillion, K.E. 2022. Iso-oleic estolides with superior cold flow properties [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Annual Meeting. p. 61.
Iso-oleic estolide products with superior cold flow properties Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biresaw, G., Chen, Y., Chen, L., Ngo, H., Wagner, K., Vermillion, K., Cermak, S.C. 2022. Iso-oleic estolide products with superior cold flow properties. Industrial Crops and Products. 182. Article 114857. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2022.114857.
Synthesis and anti-Listeria properties of odorless hybrid bio-based poly-phenolic vegetable branched-chain fatty acids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lew, H.N., Wagner, K., Yan, Z., Moreau, R.A., Fan, X. 2019. Synthesis and anti-Listeria properties of odorless hybrid bio-based poly-phenolic vegetable branched-chain fatty acids. Journal of Food Chemistry. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/33456702.
The effect of branched-chain fatty acid alkyl esters (BCAE) on the cold-flow properties of biodiesel Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dunn, R.O., Wyatt, V.T., Wagner, K., Lew, H.N., Hums, M.E. 2019. The effect of branched-chain fatty acid alkyl esters (BCAE) on the cold-flow properties of biodiesel. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 96(7):805-823. https://doi.org/10.1002/aocs.12226.
New classes of antimicrobials: poly-phenolic branch-chained fatty acids - (Book / Chapter)
Lew, H.N., Wagner, K., Zhang, J., Nunez, A., Fan, X., Moreau, R.A. 2018. New classes of antimicrobials: poly-phenolic branch-chained fatty acids. Natural and Bio-Based Antimicrobials for Food Application. ACS Symposium Series: American Chemical Society: Washington DC, 2018. 209-221.
Bio-based phenolic-branched-chain fatty acid isomers synthesized from vegetable oils and natural monophenols using modified h+-ferrierite zeolite - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yan, Z., Wagner, K., Fan, X., Nunez, A., Moreau, R.A., Lew, H.N. 2018. Bio-based phenolic-branched-chain fatty acid isomers synthesized from vegetable oils and natural monophenols using modified h+-ferrierite zeolite. Industrial Crops and Products. 114:115-122.
Synthesis, chemical characterization, and economical feasibility of poly-phenolic-branched-chain fatty acids: Synthesis of poly-phenolic-branched-chain fatty acids Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lew, H.N., Wagner, K., Yan, Z., Nunez, A., Yee, W.C., Fan, X., Moreau, R.A. 2017. Synthesis, chemical characterization, and economical feasibility of poly-phenolic-branched-chain fatty acids: Synthesis of poly-phenolic-branched-chain fatty acids. European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology. doi: 10.1002/ejit.201600380.
Synthesis and low temperature characterization of iso-oleic ester derivatives Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lew, H.N., Latona, R.J., Wagner, K., Nunez, A., Ashby, R.D., Dunn, R.O. 2016. Synthesis and low temperature characterization of iso-oleic ester derivatives. European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology. 118:1915-1925.
Simplifying biodiesel production: the direct or 'in situ' transesterification of algal biomass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Haas, M.J., Wagner, K. 2011. Simplifying biodiesel production: the direct or 'in situ' transesterification of algal biomass. European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology. 113,No. 10, p.1219-1229.
Substrate pretreatment can reduce the alcohol requirement during biodiesel production via in situ transesterification - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Haas, M.J., Wagner, K. 2011. Substrate pretreatment can reduce the alcohol requirement during biodiesel production via in situ transesterification. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 88:1203-1209.
Butter as a Feedstock for Biodiesel Production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Haas, M.J., Berry, W., Feldman, E., Kasprzyk, S., Bockian Landsburg, E., Ratigan, B., Wagner, K., Adawi, N. 2010. Butter as a Feedstock for Biodiesel Production. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 58:7680-7684.
The identification and quantification of steryl glucosides in precipitates from commercial biodiesel - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moreau, R.A., Scott, K.M., Haas, M.J. 2008. The identification and quantification of steryl glucosides in precipitates from commercial biodiesel. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 85:761-770.
THE GENERAL APPLICABILITY OF IN SITU TRANSESTERIFICATION FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FATTY ACID ESTERS FROM A VARIETY OF FEEDSTOCKS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Haas, M.J., Scott, K.M., Foglia, T.A., Marmer, W.N. 2007. The general applicability of in situ transesterification for the production of fatty acid esters from a variety of feedstocks. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 84(10):963-970.
In situ Transesterification: Process Modifications to Improve Efficiency; and Use of the Spent Meal in an Aquaculture Diet - (Abstract Only)
Haas, M.J., Barrows, F., Mcaloon, A.J., Scott, K.M. 2007. In situ Transesterification: Process Modifications to Improve Efficiency; and Use of the Spent Meal in an Aquaculture Diet [abstract]. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society. p. 94.
MOISTURE REMOVAL SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVES THE EFFICIENCY OF IN SITU BIODIESEL PRODUCTION FROM SOYBEANS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Haas, M.J., Scott, K.M. 2007. Moisture removal substantially improves the efficiency of in situ biodiesel production from soybeans. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 84(2):197-204.
DIRECT PRODUCTION OF BIODIESEL FROM LIPID-BEARING MATERIALS, INCLUDING CANOLA - (Proceedings)
Haas, M.J., Scott, K.M., Foglia, T.A., Marmer, W.N. 2006. Direct production of biodiesel from lipid-bearing materials, including canola. Proceedings of Technical Meeting of the International Repeseed Research Group, Canadian Grain Commission. p. 6.
BIODIESEL PRODUCTION BY THE DIRECT ALKALINE TRANSESTERIFICATION OF LIPID BEARING MATERIALS - (Abstract Only)
Haas, M.J., Scott, K.M., Foglia, T.A., Marmer, W.N. 2005. Biodiesel production by the direct alkaline transesterification of lipid bearing materials. World Congress International Society for Fat Research. p. 90-91.
DIRECT PRODUCTION OF BIODIESEL FROM LIPID-BEARING MATERIALS - (Abstract Only)
Haas, M.J., Scott, K.M., Marmer, W.N. 2005. Direct production of biodiesel from lipid-bearing materials [abstract]. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society. p. 60.
NEW BIODIESEL PRODUCTION METHODS: DIRECT ALKALINE TRANSESTERIFICATION OF LIPID BEARING MATERIALS - (Abstract Only)
Haas, M.J., Scott, K.M., Foglia, T.A., Marmer, W.N. 2005. New biodiesel production methods: direct alkaline transesterification of lipid bearing materials [abstract]. National Biodiesel Conference & Expo. p. 15.
ALTERNATE FEEDSTOCKS AND NEW APPROACHES TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMICS OF BIODIESEL - (Abstract Only)
Haas, M.J., Scott, K.M., Mcaloon, A.J., Foglia, T.A. 2004. Alternate feedstocks and new approaches to improve the economics of biodiesel [abstract]. Canadian Section of the American Oil Chemists' Society. p. 4.
PRODUCTION OF FATTY ACID ESTERS BY DIRECT ALKALINE TRANSESTERIFICATION: PROCESS OPTIMIZATION FOR IMPROVED ECONOMICS - (Abstract Only)
Haas, M.J., McAloon, A.J., Scott, K.M. 2004. Production of fatty acid esters by direct alkaline transesterification: process optimization for improved economics [abstract]. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society. p. 76.
NEW USES FOR REFINERY BYPRODUCTS: BIODIESEL FROM SOYBEAN SOAPSTOCK - (Abstract Only)
Haas, M.J., Scott, K.M., McAloon, A.J., Foglia, T.A. 2004. New uses for refinery byproducts: biodiesel from soybean soapstock [abstract]. Proceedings IV International Soybean Processing and Utilization Congress. p. 994-999.
IN SITU ALKALINE TRANSESTERIFICATION: AN EFFECTIVE METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FATTY ACID ESTERS FROM VEGETABLE OILS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Haas, M.J., Scott, K.M., Marmer, W.N., Foglia, T.A. 2004. In situ alkaline transesterification: an effective method for the production of fatty acid esters from vegetable oils. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 81(1):83-89.
LIPID RICH COMPOSITIONS, PRODUCTION OF LIPID RICH COMPOSITIONS, PRODUCTION OF FATTY ACID ALKYL ESTERS FROM HETEROGENOUS LIPID MIXTURES - (Patent Application)
Haas, M.J., Scott, K.M., Michalski, P.J., Runyon, S. 2005. Lipid rich compositions, production of lipid rich compositions, production of fatty acid alkyl esters from heterogenous lipid mixtures. U.S. Patent 6,855,838.
THE PRODUCTION OF FATTY ACID METHYL ESTERS FROM ACID OIL, A BYPRODUCT OF VEGETABLE OIL REFINING - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
HAAS, M.J., MICHALSKI, P.J., RUNYON, S., SCOTT, K.M., NUNEZ, A. PRODUCTION OF FAME FROM ACID OIL, A BY-PRODUCT OF VEGETABLE OIL REFINING. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN OIL CHEMISTS SOCIETY. 2003. V. 80. p. 97-102.
PARTIAL PURIFICATION AND PROPERTIES OF LIPASE FROM GERMINATING SEEDS OF JATROPHA CURCAS L. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
ABIGOR, R.D., UADIA, P.O., FOGLIA, T.A., HAAS, M.J., SCOTT, K.M., SAVARY, B.J. PARTIAL PURIFICATION AND PROPERTIES OF LIPASE FROM GERMINATING SEEDS OF JATROPHA CURCAS L.. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN OIL CHEMISTS SOCIETY. 2002. v. 79. p. 1123-1126.