Research Project: Developing Technologies that Enable Growth and Profitability in the Commercial Conversion of Sugarcane, Sweet Sorghum, and Energy Beets into Sugar, Advanced Biofuels, and bioproducts-Bridging Project

Location: Commodity Utilization Research

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

Bioethanol fermentation of clarified sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) syrups sealed and stored under vegetable oil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klasson, K.T., Boone, S.A. 2021. Bioethanol fermentation of clarified sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) syrups sealed and stored under vegetable oil. Industrial Crops and Products. 163. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2021.113330.

Rhizospheric pore-water content predicts the biochar-attenuated accumulation, translocation, and toxicity of cadmium to lettuce - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, Y.-M., Liu, Q., Li, M., Yuan, X.-Y., Uchimiya, M., Wang, S.-W., Zhang, Z.-Y., Ji, T., Wang, Y., Zhao, Y.-Y. 2020. Rhizospheric pore-water content predicts the biochar-attenuated accumulation, translocation, and toxicity of cadmium to lettuce. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 208. Article 111675. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.111675.

Influence of summer fallow on aromatic secondary products in sugarcane (Saccharum spp. hybrids) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Uchimiya, M., Spaunhorst, D.J. 2020. Influence of summer fallow on aromatic secondary products in sugarcane (Saccharum spp. hybrids). Journal of Agriculture and Food Research. 2:100064. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2020.100064.

Estimation of biomass pyrolysis oil oligomer properties through anlaysis with high resolution mass spectrometry coupled with reaction modeling - (Abstract Only)

Electroactivity of polyphenols in sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Uchimiya, M., Knoll, J.E. 2020. Electroactivity of polyphenols in sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) cultivars. PLoS One. 15(7):e0234509. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0234509.

Using Excel for dynamic analysis of variance and unplanned multiple comparisons procedures - (Research Notes)
Klasson, K.T. 2020. Using Excel for dynamic analysis of variance and unplanned multiple comparisons procedures. USDA-ARS Research Notes. [TechnicalReport]. New Orleans, LA: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Southern Regional Research Center. 10 p. https://www.ars.usda.gov/ARSUserFiles/60540520/Excel-ANOVA-UMCP.pdf

Scale up studies for the simultaneous removal of colorants and protein from a refinery sugar liquor using powdered activated carbon - a pilot plant study - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lima, I.M., Jimenez, A.M., Eggleston, G., Pabon, B., Sarir, E., Thompson, J. 2020. Scale up studies for the simultaneous removal of colorants and protein from a refinery sugar liquor using powdered activated carbon - a pilot plant study. International Sugar Journal. 122(1459):488-495.

Spatial distribution, source analysis, and ecological risk assessment of PBDEs in river sediment around Taihu Lake, China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yuan, X., Wang, Y., Tang, L., Zhou, H., Han, N., Zhu, H., Uchimiya, M. 2020. Spatial distribution, source analysis, and ecological risk assessment of PBDEs in river sediment around Taihu Lake, China. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 192(5):309. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-020-08286-2.

Chemical speciation, plant uptake, and toxicity of heavy metals in agricultural soils - (Review Article)
Uchimiya, M., Bannon, D., Nakanishi, H., McBride, M.B., Williams, M.A., Yoshihara, T. 2020. Chemical speciation, plant uptake, and toxicity of heavy metals in agricultural soils. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 68(46):12856-12869. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.0c00183.

In-depth analysis of biomass and pyrolysis oils using high-resolution mass spectrometry - (Abstract Only)

Application of permanganate to reduce microbial contamination and sugar loss in raw-sugar production in Louisiana, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boone, S., Ihli, S., Hartsough, D., Hernandez, L., Sanders, J., Klasson, K.T., Lima, I.M. 2020. Application of permanganate to reduce microbial contamination and sugar loss in raw-sugar production in Louisiana, USA. International Sugar Journal. 122(1456):254-260.

Proton-coupled electron transfers of defense phytochemicals in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Uchimiya, M. 2020. Proton-coupled electron transfers of defense phytochemicals in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench). Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 68(46):12978-12983. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.9b07816.

Simultaneous immobilization of soil Cd(II) and As(V) by Fe-modified biochar - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, Y.-M., Wang, S.-W., Wang, C.-Q., Zhang, Z.-Y., Zhang, J.-Q., Meng, M., Li, M., Uchimiya, M., Yuan, X.-Y. 2020. Simultaneous immobilization of soil Cd(II) and As(V) by Fe-modified biochar. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 17(3):827. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17030827.

Effects of mixed hardwood and sugarcane biochar as bark-based substrate substitutes on container plants production and nutrient leaching - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yu, P., Huang, L., Li, Q., Lima, I.M., White Jr., P.M., Gu, M. 2020. Effects of mixed hardwood and sugarcane biochar as bark-based substrate substitutes on container plants production and nutrient leaching. Agronomy. 10(2):156. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10020156.

Improved sugar yields found by application of bagasse and leaf residue biochar as soil amendment - (Trade Journal)
Lima, I.M., White Jr, P.M. 2020. Improved sugar yields found by application of bagasse and leaf residue biochar as soil amendment. Sugar Journal. 82(8):12-17.

Effect of amendments on soil Cd sorption and trophic transfer of Cd and mineral nutrition along the food chain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, Y.-M., Tang, D.-D., Yuan, X.-Y., Uchimiya, M., Li, J.-Z., Li, Z.-Y., Luo, Z.-C., Xu, Z.-W., Sun, S.-G. 2020. Effect of amendments on soil Cd sorption and trophic transfer of Cd and mineral nutrition along the food chain. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 189. Article 110045. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2019.110045.

Pilot plant study on the use of powdered activated carbons to remove various impurities from a sugar refinery liquor - (Proceedings)
Lima, I., Jimenez, A., Eggleston, G., Pabon, B., Sarir, E., Thompson, J. 2019. Pilot plant study on the use of powdered activated carbons to remove various impurities from a sugar refinery liquor. In: Proceedings of the Advances in Sugar Crop Processing and Conversion 2018 Conference, May 15-18, 2018, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2:237-249.