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Majher Sarker (PhD)
Sustainable Biofuels and Co-products Research
Research Chemist

Phone: (215) 233-6678
Fax: (215) 233-6406

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Projects
Chemical Conversion of Biomass into High Value Products
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 439256

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Utilization of brewer’s spent grain for isolation of functional components - (Abstract Only)
Production of N–Mg doped biochars for phosphate adsorption from renewable sources Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mainali, K., Mood, S.H., Mullen, C.A., Sarker, M.I., Garcia-Perez, M. 2024. Production of N–Mg doped biochars for phosphate adsorption from renewable sources. Biomass and Bioenergy. 185:107221. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2024.107221.
A comparative analysis of cutin monomers from cereal brans and fruit peels: isolation and characterization Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, Y., Yadav, M.P., Moreau, R.A., Powell, M.J., Simon, S., Sarker, M.I., Qiu, S. 2024. A comparative analysis of cutin monomers from cereal brans and fruit peels: Isolation and characterization. Journal of Cereal Science. 116:103873. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcs.2024.103873.
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)
Statistical optimization to improve N and C efficiency in biochar from model systems Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mainali, K., Sarker, M.I., Mullen, C.A., Jimenez, V.S., Garcia-Perez, M. 2023. Statistical optimization to improve N and C efficiency in biochar from model systems. Bioresource Technology Reports. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2023.101646.
Isopropyl-branched lard and its potential application as a bio-based lubricant Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yosief, H.O., Sarker, M.I., Bantchev, G.B., Dunn, R.O. 2023. Isopropyl-branched lard and its potential application as a bio-based lubricant. Lubrication Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/ls.1673.
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.
Inactivation of foodborne and other pathogenic bacteria with pyrrolidine based fatty acid amide derivatives Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Olanya, O.M., Yosief, H.O., Ashby, R.D., Niemira, B.A., Sarker, M.I., Ukuku, D.O., Mukhopadhyay, S., Msanne, J.N., Fan, X. 2023. Inactivation of foodborne and other pathogenic bacteria with pyrrolidine based fatty acid amide derivatives. Journal of Food Safety. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfs.13079.
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.
Creating new water-soluble Iso- and n-fatty acid arginate hydrochloride with antimicrobial properties Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, J., Huang, K., Fan, X., Strahan, G.D., Nunez, A., Sarker, M.I., Lew, H.N. 2023. Creating new water-soluble Iso- and n-fatty acid arginate hydrochloride with antimicrobial properties. European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejlt.202300012.
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.
Antimicrobial efficacy of fatty acid amide derivatives for inhibition and reduction of Listeria monocytogenes and other bacterial strains - (Proceedings)
Olanya, O.M., Yosief, H., Ashby, R.D., Niemira, B.A., Ukuku, D.O., Mukhopadhyay, S., Msanne, J.N., Sarker, M.I., Fan, X. Antimicrobial efficacy of fatty acid amide derivatives for inhibition and reduction of Listeria monocytogenes and other bacterial strains. In Symposium on Chemical Intervention Technology to Improve Microbial Stability of Food. 266th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Division of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. August 12-17, 2023, San Francisco, CA. p. 106-107.
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.
Effect of age and gender of animal on physicomechanical properties of Bangladeshi goat leather Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hashem, M.A., Payel, S., Hasan, M.A., Raihan, A.A., Sarker, M.I. 2023. Effect of age and gender of animal on physicomechanical properties of Bangladeshi goat leather. Small Ruminant Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smallrumres.2023.106933.
Chromium adsorption on surface activated biochar made from tannery liming sludge: A waste-to-wealth approach Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hashem, M.A., Payel, S., Mim, S., Hasan, M.A., Nur-A-Tomal, M.S., Rahman, M.A., Sarker, M.I. 2022. Chromium adsorption on surface activated biochar made from tannery liming sludge: A waste-to-wealth approach. Water Science and Engineering Journal. 15(4):328-336. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wse.2022.09.001.
Chemical modification of beef tallow for lubricant application Reprint Icon - (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(27):9889-9900. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.2c01207.
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.
Physico-chemical and tribological properties of isopropyl-branched chicken fat Reprint Icon - (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.
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.
Evaluation of diverse biochemical stimulants to enhance growth, lipid and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) production of aurantiochytrium Sp. ATCC PRA-276 Reprint Icon - (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 Reprint Icon - (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.
Efficacy of fatty acid amide derivatives against listeria monocytogenes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yosief, H.O., Hussain, S.A., Sarker, M.I., Annous, B.A. 2020. Efficacy of fatty acid amide derivatives against listeria monocytogenes. ChemistrySelect. https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202003501.
Synergistic efficacy of alkyltrimethylammonium bromide, chlorhexidine digluconate on diverse bacterial strains causing red-heat and purple-stain deteriorations of leather Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hussain, S.A., Sarker, M.I., Yosief, H.O. 2020. Synergistic efficacy of alkyltrimethylammonium bromide, chlorhexidine digluconate on diverse bacterial strains causing red-heat and purple-stain deteriorations of leather. Archives Of Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00203-020-02047-y.
Evaluation of sodium dichloroisocyanurate treatment on recovered concentrations of salmonella enterica, escherichia coli 0157:H7 and listeria monocytogenes from cattle hide surfaces and culture medium Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Long, W., Sarker, M.I., Annous, B.A., Paoli, G. 2020. Evaluation of sodium dichloroisocyanurate treatment on recovered concentrations of salmonella enterica, escherichia coli 0157:H7 and listeria monocytogenes from cattle hide surfaces and culture medium. Journal of Food Safety. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfs.12834.
Efficacy of aqueous solution of n-halamine to reduce microbiological contamination on cattle hides for meat safety with byproduct quality assurance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sarker, M.I., Long, W., Liu, C. 2020. Efficacy of aqueous solution of n-halamine to reduce microbiological contamination on cattle hides for meat safety with byproduct quality assurance. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 115:330-336.
Synthetic platform for controlled delivery of 1-MCP: An effective approach to the protection of crops and produce - (Book / Chapter)
Sarker, M.I., Liu, L.S., Shahrin, T., Fan, X., Tomasula, M.M. 2020. Synthetic platform for controlled delivery of 1-MCP: An effective approach to the protection of crops and produce. Book Chapter. . In: Tunick, M. and Liu, L.S., editors. Innovative Uses of Agricultural Products and Byproducts. ACS Division of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Inc. ACS Symposium Series eBook, Vol. 1347. Chapter 6, p. 109-127.
Draft genome sequence of red heat-causing halomonas eurihalina MS1, a moderately halophilic bacterium isolated from saline soil in alicante, spain Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hussain, S.A., Xu, A., Sommers, C.H., Sarker, M.I. 2020. Draft genome sequence of red heat-causing halomonas eurihalina MS1, a moderately halophilic bacterium isolated from saline soil in Alicante, Spain. Microbiology Resource Announcements. https://doi.org/10.1128/MRA.01426-19.
Efficacy of Alkyltrimethylammonium Bromide for Decontaminating Salt-Cured Hides From The Red Heat Causing Moderatley Halophilic Bacteria - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hussain, S., Sarker, M.I., Yosief, H.O. 2020. Efficacy of alkyltrimethylammonium bromide for decontaminating salt-cured hides from the red heat causing moderatley halophilic bacteria. Letters in Applied Microbiology. 70:159-164.
Limiting microbial activity as an alternative approach of bovine hide preservation Part II: impact of developed formulations on leather quality and the environment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sarker, M.I., Yosief, H.O., Liu, C., Latona, N.P. 2020. Limiting microbial activity as an alternative approach of bovine hide preservation Part II: impact of developed formulations on leather quality and the environment. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 115:54-62.
Limiting microbial activity as an alternative approach of bovine hide preservation, Part 1: Efficacy of Developed Formulations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sarker, M.I., Long, W., Liu, C. 2019. Limiting microbial activity as an alternative approach of bovine hide preservation, Part 1: Efficacy of Developed Formulations. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 114:271-278.
Decontamination of bovine hide surfaces for enhancing food safety: Use of alkyltrimethylammonium bromide and chlorhexidine digluconate Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Long III, W., Sarker, M.I., Annous, B.A., Paoli, G. 2019. Decontamination of bovine hide surfaces for enhancing food safety: Use of alkyltrimethylammonium bromide and chlorhexidine digluconate. LWT - Food Science and Technology. 109:255-260. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2019.04.005.
Cinnamayldehyde/lactic acid spray wash treatment for meat safety and byproduct quality assurance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Long III, W., Sarker, M.I., Liu, C. 2018. Cinnamayldehyde/lactic acid spray wash treatment for meat safety and byproduct quality assurance. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 6(6):280-289.
Preservation of bovine hide using less salt with low concentration of antiseptic, part II: Impact of developed formulations on leather quality And environment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sarker, M.I., Long III, W., Piazza, G.J., Latona, N.P., Liu, C. 2018. Preservation of bovine hide using less salt with low concentration of antiseptic, part II: Impact of developed formulations on leather quality And environment. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 113:335-342.
Efficacy of Citrilow® and Cecure® spray wash on the prevalence of aerobic and enterobacteriaceae/gram negative enteric bacilli and cattle hide quality Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Long III, W., Sarker, M.I., Marsico, R.M., Latona, N.P., Ulbrich, L.M., Muir, Z.E., Liu, C. 2018. Efficacy of Citrilow® and Cecure® spray wash on the prevalence of aerobic and enterobacteriaceae/gram negative enteric bacilli and cattle hide quality. Journal of Food Safety. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfs.12441.
Evaluation of novel pre-slaughter cattle wash formulations for meat and byproduct safety and quality Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Long III, W., Sarker, M.I., Liu, C. 2018. Evaluation of novel pre-slaughter cattle wash formulations for meat and byproduct safety and quality. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 14(2):33-41. https://doi:10.19026/ajfst.14.5829.
Preservation of bovine hide using less salt with low concentration of antiseptic, part I: effectiveness of developed formulations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sarker, M.I., Long III, W., Liu, C. 2018. Preservation of bovine hide using less salt with low concentration of antiseptic, part I: effectiveness of developed formulations. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 113(1):12-18.
Efficacy of citrilow™ and cecure™ spray wash on the levels and prevalence of aerobic bacterials and enterobacteriaceae bacteria on cattle hides - (Abstract Only)
Impact of different environmental stimuli on the release of 1-MCP from boron-MCP complexes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shahrin, T., Sarker, M.I., Zheng, Y., Tomasula, P.M., Liu, L.S. 2016. Impact of different environmental stimuli on the release of 1-MCP from boron-MCP complexes. Journal of Plant Studies. 6:46-57. doi: 10.5539/jps.v6n1p46.
Antibacterial poly(lactic acid) (PLA) films grafting electrospun PLA/Ally isothioscyanate (AITC) fibers for food packaging Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kara, H.H., Xiao, F., Sarker, M.I., Jin, Z.T., Sousa, A.M., Liu, C., Tomasula, P.M., Liu, L.S. 2015. Antibacterial poly(lactic acid) (PLA) films grafting electrospun PLA/Ally isothioscyanate (AITC) fibers for food packaging. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. DOI: 10.1002/APP.42475.
Controlled delivery of 1-MCP from R1, R2-B-methylene cyclopropane complexes: an effective approach to be used both in closed environments and open crop fields - (Abstract Only)
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