Research Project: Value-added Bio-oil Products and Processes

Location: Bio-oils Research

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

Comparative amine-catalyzed thia-Michael reactions of primary and secondary thiols with maleic and itaconic anhydrides and esters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bantchev, G.B., Doll, K.M. 2022. Comparative amine-catalyzed thia-Michael reactions of primary and secondary thiols with maleic and itaconic anhydrides and esters. ChemistrySelect. 7(48). Article e202204138. https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202204138.

Correlating the cloud point of biodiesel with its fatty acid methyl ester composition: Multiple regression analyses and the weighted saturation factor (wSF) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dunn, R.O. 2021. Correlating the cloud point of biodiesel with its fatty acid methyl ester composition: Multiple regression analyses and the weighted saturation factor (wSF). Fuel. 300. Article 120820. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2021.120820.

Biobased disulfide additive based on soybean oil - (Abstract Only)
Biresaw, G., Bantchev, G.B., Lansing, J., Harry-O'kuru, R.E., Chen, Y. 2021. Biobased disulfide additive based on soybean oil [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Annual Meeting & Exhibition, May 17-20, 2021, Virtual Meeting.

Phosphonates of vegetable oils – Characterization as lubricants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biresaw, G., Bantchev, G.B., Harry-O'kuru, R.E. 2020. Phosphonates of vegetable oils – Characterization as lubricants. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 98(1):89-102. https://doi.org/10.1002/aocs.12448.

Role of adhesion in lubrication - (Abstract Only)
Biresaw, G., Bantchev, G.B., Harry-O'Kuru, R.E. 2021. Role of adhesion in lubrication. Virtual American Chemical Society Spring National Meeting & Exposition, March 21-25, 2021.

Bio-based phosphonates as lubricants - (Abstract Only)

Sulfurized methyl esters of soya fatty acids: Synthesis and characterization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biresaw, G., Bantchev, G.B., Lansing, J., Harry-O'kuru, R.E., Chen, Y. 2020. Sulfurized methyl esters of soya fatty acids: Synthesis and characterization. Tribology Letter. 68. Article 61. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11249-020-01292-y.

Oxidation kinetics of biodiesel by non-isothermal pressurized-differential scanning calorimetry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dunn, R.O. 2021. Oxidation kinetics of biodiesel by non-isothermal pressurized-differential scanning calorimetry. Transactions of the ASABE. 63(3):687-701. https://doi.org/10.13031/trans.13708.

Fatty acid estolides: A review - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, Y., Biresaw, G., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Ngo, H.L., Chen, L., Durham, A.L. 2020. Fatty acid estolides: A review. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 97(3)231-241. https://doi.org/10.1002/aocs.12323.

Correlating the cold filter plugging point to concentration and melting properties of fatty acid methyl ester (biodiesel) admixtures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dunn, R.O. 2020. Correlating the cold filter plugging point to concentration and melting properties of fatty acid methyl ester (biodiesel) admixtures. Energy and Fuels. 34(1):501-515. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.9b03311.

Vaporization and flow properties of biobased oils - (Abstract Only)

Optimization of bio-derived basefluid properties to improve efficiency in hydraulic systems - (Abstract Only)
Lorenzo-Martin, C., Ajayi, O.O., Fenske, G.R., Biresaw, G., Bantchev, G.B., Harry-O'Kuru, R.E. 2020. Optimization of bio-derived basefluid properties to improve efficiency in hydraulic systems. Virtual 2020 STLE Frontiers Conference, Nov. 9-13, 2020.

Acetylthiostearates – mass spectroscopy and NMR characterization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bantchev, G.B., Vermillion, K.E., Biresaw, G., Berhow, M.A. 2019. Acetylthiostearates – mass spectroscopy and NMR characterization. Journal of Sulfur Chemistry. 41(2):154-169. https://doi.org/10.1080/17415993.2019.1699928.

Surfactant research at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - (Abstract Only)

A greener alternative titration method for measuring acid numbers of fats, oils, and grease - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, J., Lu, M., Ren, F., Knothe, G., Tu, Q. 2019. A greener alternative titration method for measuring acid numbers of fats, oils, and grease. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 96(10):1083-1091. https://doi.org/10.1002/aocs.12281.

Biobased lubricant additives from vegetable oils and other renewable feedstocks - (Abstract Only)

The effect of branched-chain fatty acid alkyl esters (BCAE) on the cold-flow properties of biodiesel - (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.

Vegetable oils in lubrication - (Book / Chapter)
Biresaw, G. 2020. Vegetable oils in lubrication. In: Shahidi, F., editor. Bailey's Industrial Oil and Fats Products. 7th edition, Vol. 7. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons. p. 213-241. https://doi.org/10.1002/047167849x.bio055.pub2.

Composition of some Apiaceae seed oils includes phytochemicals, mass spectrometry of fatty acid 2-methoxyethyl esters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Knothe, G.H., Steidley, K.R. 2019. Composition of some Apiaceae seed oils includes phytochemicals, mass spectrometry of fatty acid 2-methoxyethyl esters. European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology. 121(5):1800386. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejlt.201800386.

Biobased poly-phosphonate additives from methyl linoleates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biresaw, G., Bantchev, G.B., Harry-O'Kuru, R.E. 2019. Biobased poly-phosphonate additives from methyl linoleates. Tribology Transactions. 62(3):428-442. https://doi.org/10.1080/10402004.2019.1571259.

Modifying the double bond in fatty acids for new materials: oleo-chemistry versus linoleo-chemistry - (Abstract Only)
Bantchev, G.B., Biresaw, G. 2019. Modifying the double bond in fatty acids for new materials: oleo-chemistry versus linoleo-chemistry. American Oil Chemists' Society Annual Meeting & Expo. Program Book p. 63.

Scuffing performance of brass-cast iron contact pair in hydraulic fluids - (Abstract Only)
Lorenzo-Martin, C., Oyelayo, A.O., Biresaw, G., Bantchev, G.B., Harry O Kuru, R.E. 2019. Scuffing performance of brass-cast iron contact pair in hydraulic fluids [abstract]. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Annual Meeting & Exhibition, May 19-23, 2019, Nashville, TN.

Effect of isomerization on the physical and tribological properties of oleic acid - (Abstract Only)
Biresaw, G., Lew, H.N., Dunn, R.O., Bantchev, G.B., Harry O Kuru, R.E. 2019. Effect of isomerization on the physical and tribological properties of oleic acid [abstract]. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Annual Meeting & Exhibition, May 19-23, 2019, Nashville, TN.

A peculiar observation of gelling in bio-based phosphonate esters - (Abstract Only)
Lorenzo-Martin, C., Oyelayo, A.O., Bantchev, G.B., Biresaw, G., Harry O Kuru, R.E. 2019. A peculiar observation of gelling in bio-based phosphonate esters [abstract]. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers. p. 80.

Fatty acids, triterpenes and cycloalkanes in ficus seed oils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Knothe, G., Razon, L.F., de Castro, M.E.G. 2019. Fatty acids, triterpenes and cycloalkanes in ficus seed oils. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. 135:127-131.

Investigation of the physical and tribological properties of Iso-oleic acid - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biresaw, G., Ngo, H., Dunn, R.O. 2018. Investigation of the physical and tribological properties of Iso-oleic acid. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. https://doi.org/10.1002/aocs.12177.

Estolide molecular weight distribution via gel permeation chromatography - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bantchev, G.B., Cermak, S.C., Durham, A.L., Price, N.P. 2019. Estolide molecular weight distribution via gel permeation chromatography. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 96(4):365-380. https://doi.org/10.1002/aocs.12165.

Jet biofuels from algae - (Book / Chapter)
O'Neil, G.W., Knothe, G., Reddy, C.M. 2019. Jet biofuels from algae. In: Pandey, A., Chang, J-S., Soccol, C.R., Lee, D-J., Christi, Y.S., editors. Biofuels from Algae. 2nd edition. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier. p. 359-395. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-444-64192-2.00015-9.

Thioether-functionalized corn oil biosorbents for the removal of mercury and silver ions from aqueous solutions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dunn, R.O., Bantchev, G.B., Doll, K.M., Ascherl, K.L., Lansing, J.C., Murray, R.E. 2018. Thioether-functionalized corn oil biosorbents for the removal of mercury and silver ions from aqueous solutions. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 95:1189-1200. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/aocs.12089.

Biobased polyalphaolefin base oil: Chemical, physical and tribological properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biresaw, G. 2018. Biobased polyalphaolefin base oil – chemical, physical and tribological properties. Tribology Letter. 66:76. doi: 10.1007/s11249-018-1027-9.

Surfactants in lubrication – Recent developments - (Abstract Only)
Biresaw, G. 2018. Surfactants in lubrication – Recent developments [abstract]. 2018 International Conference on Surfactant and Detergent (ICSD 2018), April 24-26, 2018, Shanghai, China. p. 58.

The effect of metals and metal oxides on biodiesel oxidative stability from promotion to inhibition - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Knothe, G., Steidley, K.R. 2018. The effect of metals and metal oxides on biodiesel oxidative stability from promotion to inhibition. Fuel Processing Technology. 177:75-80.

Lubricity of biobased diesel fuels and additives - (Abstract Only)
Dunn, R.O., Lew, H.N., Knothe, G.H. 2018. Lubricity of biobased diesel fuels and additives [abstract]. International Symposium on Surfactants in Solution. p.18.

Advances in biobased lubricant additive development - (Abstract Only)
Biresaw, G., Bantchev, G.B., Liu, Z., Harry O Kuru, R.E. 2018. Advances in biobased lubricant additive development [abstract]. International Symposium on Surfactants in Solution. p. 18.

Triacylglycerol-based fuels: An evaluation - (Abstract Only)
Knothe, G.H. 2018. Triacylglycerol-based fuels: An evaluation [abstract]. American Chemical Society National Meeting, March 18-22, 2018, New Orleans, LA. Paper No. ANYL 265.

Correlating the cold flow and melting properties of fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) mixtures - (Abstract Only)
Dunn, R.O. 2018. Correlating the cold flow and melting properties of fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) mixtures [abstract]. American Oil Chemists' Society Annual Meeting & Expo. Industrial Oil Products Division. p. 47.

Correlating the cloud point of biodiesel to the concentration and melting properties of the component fatty acid methyl esters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dunn, R.O. 2018. Correlating the cloud point of biodiesel to the concentration and melting properties of the component fatty acid methyl esters. Energy and Fuels. 32(1):455-464. https://doi.10.1021/acs.energyfuels.7b02935.

Heat- and light-induced thiol-ene oligomerization of soybean oil-based polymercaptan - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bantchev, G.B., Vermillion, K., Lansing, J.C., Biresaw, G. 2018. Heat- and light-induced thiol-ene oligomerization of soybean oil-based polymercaptan. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 135(17). https://doi.org/10.1002/app.46150.

Correlations between the average molecular weight and viscosity of soybean polymercaptan - (Abstract Only)
Bantchev, G.B., Vermillion, K., Lansing, J.C., Biresaw, G. 2018. Correlations between the average molecular weight and viscosity of soybean polymercaptan [abstract]. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Annual Meeting and Exhibition. p. 163.

Tribological investigation of polyphosphonated vegetable oils and esters - (Abstract Only)
Biresaw, G., Bantchev, G.B. 2018. Tribological investigation of polyphosphonated vegetable oils and esters [abstract]. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Annual Meeting and Exhibition. p. 163.

Tribological performance of ultra-low viscosity composite base fluid with bio-derived fluid - (Abstract Only)
Lorenzo-Martin, C., Ajayi, O.O., Fenske, G.R., Biresaw, G., Harry O Kuru, R.E., Bantchev, G.B. 2018. Tribological performance of ultra-low viscosity composite base fluid with bio-derived fluid [abstract]. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Annual Meeting and Exhibition. p. 105.

Evaluating the usability of 19 effluents for heterotrophic cultivation of microalgal consortia as biodiesel feedstock - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jordaan, E., Roux-van der Merwe, M.P., Badenhorst, J., Knothe, G., Botha, B.M. 2018. Evaluating the usability of 19 effluents for heterotrophic cultivation of microalgal consortia as biodiesel feedstock. Journal of Applied Phycology. 30(3):1533-1547. doi: 10.1007/s10811-017-1341-x.

Decarboxylation of fatty acids with triruthenium dodecacarbonyl: Influence of the compound structure and analysis of the product mixtures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Knothe, G., Steidley, K.R., Moser, B.R., Doll, K.M. 2017. Decarboxylation of fatty acids with triruthenium dodecacarbonyl: Influence of the compound structure and analysis of the product mixtures. ACS Omega. 2:6473-6480.

Investigation of biobased and petroleum base oils in the entire spectrum of lubrication regimes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biresaw, G., Bantchev, G.B., Murray, R.E. 2017. Investigation of biobased and petroleum base oils in the entire spectrum of lubrication regimes. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 94(9):1197-1208.

Glycerolysis with crude glycerine as an alternative 3 pretreatment for biodiesel production from grease trap 4 waste: Parametric study and energy analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tu, Q., Lu, M., Knothe, G.H. 2017. Glycerolysis with crude glycerine as an alternative 3 pretreatment for biodiesel production from grease trap 4 waste: Parametric study and energy analysis. Journal of Cleaner Production. 162:504-511.

Georges Chavanne and the first biodiesel - (Trade Journal)
Knothe, G.H. 2017. Georges Chavanne and the first biodiesel. Inform. 28(7):21-24.

Chemical, physical and tribological investigation of polymercaptanized soybean oil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biresaw, G., Lansing, J.C., Bantchev, G.B., Murray, R.E., Harry-O'Kuru, R.E. 2017. Chemical, physical and tribological investigation of polymercaptanized soybean oil. Tribology Letters. 65:87.

New bis(alkythio) fatty acid methyl esters - (Abstract Only)
Knothe, G.H. 2017. New bis(alkythio) fatty acid methyl esters [abstract]. American Oil Chemists' Society Annual Meeting. p. 65.

Synthesis and characterization of phosphonates from methyl linoleate and vegetable oils - (Abstract Only)
Bantchev, G.B., Moser, B.R., Murray, R.E., Biresaw, G. 2017. Synthesis and characterization of phosphonates from methyl linoleate and vegetable oils [abstract]. American Chemical Society Meeting - Illinois Heartland Section, 4/20/17, Peoria, IL. p. 6.

Direct transesterification of spent coffee grounds for biodiesel production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Y., Tu, Q., Knothe, G., Lu, M. 2017. Direct transesterification of spent coffee grounds for biodiesel production. Fuel. 199:157-161.

Synthesis and characterization of phosphonates from methyl linoleate and vegetable oils - (Abstract Only)
Bantchev, G.B., Moser, B.R., Murray, R.E., Biresaw, G. 2017. Synthesis and characterization of phosphonates from methyl linoleate and vegetable oils [abstract]. American Oil Chemists' Society Annual Meeting. p. 65.

Methyl esters (biodiesel) from Melanolepis multiglandulosa (alim) seed oil and their properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Knothe, G., Razon, L.F., de Castro, M.E.G. 2017. Methyl esters (biodiesel) from Melanolepis multiglandulosa (alim) seed oil and their properties. Biofuels. 10(2):239-243. https://doi.org/10.1080/17597269.2017.1309856.

Analysis of heavy metals in rice bran oil by inductively coupled plasma (ICP) spectrometry - (Abstract Only)
Dunn, R.O., Bakota, E.L., Liu, S.X. 2017. Analysis of heavy metals in rice bran oil by inductively coupled plasma (ICP) spectrometry [abstract]. American Oil Chemists' Society Annual Meeting. p. 54.

Fatty acid methyl esters with two vicinal alkylthio side chains and their NMR characterization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Knothe, G., Steidley, K.R. 2017. Fatty acid methyl esters with two vicinal alkylthio side chains and their NMR characterization. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 94:537-549.

An overview of the properties of fatty acid alkyl esters - (Abstract Only)
Knothe, G.H. 2016. An overview of the properties of fatty acid alkyl esters [abstract]. American Oil Chemists' Society Annual Meeting and Expo. p. 40.

Fatty acid profiles of Garuga floribunda, Ipomoea pes-caprae, Melanolepis multiglandulosa and Premna odorata seed oils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Knothe, G., Razon, L.F., Madulid, D.A., Agoo, E.M.G., de Castro, M.E.G. 2017. Fatty acid profiles of Garuga floribunda, Ipomoea pes-caprae, Melanolepis multiglandulosa and Premna odorata seed oils. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 94(2):333-338.

Polymercaptanized soybean oil – properties and tribological characterization - (Abstract Only)
Biresaw, G., Lansing, J., Bantchev, G.B., Murray, R.E. 2017. Polymercaptanized soybean oil – properties and tribological characterization [abstract]. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Annual Meeting and Exhibition, May 21-25, 2017, Atlanta, GA.

Methyl esters (biodiesel) from Pachyrhizus erosus seed oil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Knothe, G.H., Razon, L.F., Madulid, D.A., Agoo, E.M.G., de Castro, M.E.G. 2017. Methyl esters (biodiesel) from Pachyrhizus erosus seed oil. Biofuels. doi: 10.1080/17597269.2016.1275493.

Analysis of biodiesel - (Book / Chapter)
Knothe, G.H. 2017. Analysis of biodiesel. In: Meyers, R.A., editor. Encyclopedia of Analytical Chemistry. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. p. 1-15. doi: 10.1002/9780470027318.a9586.

Synthesis and characterization of phosphonates from methyl linoleate and vegetable oils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bantchev, G.B., Moser, B.R., Murray, R.E., Biresaw, G., Hughes, S.R. 2016. Synthesis and characterization of phosphonates from methyl linoleate and vegetable oils. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 93(12):1671-1682.

High cell density production of multimethyl-branched long-chain esters in Escherichia coli and determination of their physicochemical properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Menendez-Bravo, S., Roulet, J., Sabatini, M., Comba, S., Dunn, R.O., Gramajo, H., Arabolaza, A. 2016. High cell density production of multimethyl-branched long-chain esters in Escherichia coli and determination of their physicochemical properties. Biotechnology for Biofuels. 9:215.

Biodiesel fuels - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Knothe, G.H., Razon, L.F. 2016. Biodiesel fuels. Progress in Energy and Combustion Science (PECS). 58:36-59.

Biobased lubricant additives - (Book / Chapter)
Biresaw, G., Bantchev, G.B., Liu, Z., Compton, D.L., Evans, K.O., Murray, R.E. 2017. Biobased lubricant additives. In: Biresaw, G., Mittal, K.L., editors. Surfactants in Tribology. Volume 5. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. p. 401-463.

Biobased extreme pressure additives: Structure-property considerations - (Abstract Only)
Biresaw, G., Bantchev, G.B., Murray, R.E. 2016. Biobased extreme pressure additives: Structure-property considerations [abstract]. 21st International Symposium on Surfactants in Solution (SIS2016). p. 5.

Fatty acid profiles of some Fabaceae seed oils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Knothe, G.H., Razon, L.F., Madulid, D.A., Agoo, E.M., De Castro, M.E. 2016. Fatty acid profiles of some Fabaceae seed oils. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 93:1007-1011.

Functional eladic containing triglycerides: Synthesis, physical properties, and solution behavior - (Abstract Only)
List, G.R., Adlof, R.O., Marangoni, A. 2016. Functional eladic containing triglycerides: Synthesis, physical properties, and solution behavior [abstract]. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society, Edible Applications Technology Divison. p. 58.

Experimental protocol for biodiesel production with isolation of alkenones as coproducts from commercial Isochrysis algal biomass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
O'Neil, G.W., Williams, J.R., Wilson-Peltier, J., Knothe, G., Reddy, C.M. 2016. Experimental protocol for biodiesel production with isolation of alkenones as coproducts from commercial Isochrysis algal biomass. Journal of Visualized Experiments. 112:e54189. doi: 10.3791/54189.

Low-temperature phase behavior of fatty acid methyl esters by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) - (Abstract Only)
Dunn, R.O. 2016. Low-temperature phase behavior of fatty acid methyl esters by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) [abstract]. American Oil Chemists' Society Meeting Annual Meeting and Expo. p. 39.

Biobased lubricant additives derived from limonene - (Abstract Only)
Biresaw, G., Bantchev, G.B., Murray, R.E. 2016. Biobased lubricant additives derived from limonene [abstract]. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Annual Meeting & Expo, Session 5F: Non-Ferrous Metals II: Biobased Lubricants. p. 115

Lipoate ester multifunctional lubricant additives - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biresaw, G., Compton, D., Evans, K., Bantchev, G.B. 2016. Lipoate ester multifunctional lubricant additives. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. 55(1):373-383.

Pressure-viscosity coefficient of biobased lubricants - (Abstract Only)

Environmentally friendly and biobased lubricants - (Book / Chapter)
Biresaw, G., Sharma, B.K. 2016. Environmentally friendly and biobased lubricants. Boca Raton: CRC Press. 434 p.