Research Project: New High-Value Biobased Materials with Applications Across Industry

Location: Bio-oils Research

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

Cis (liquid) to trans (solid) isomerization of Jojoba oil in supercritical CO2 catalyzed by Lewis acid - (Abstract Only)

Efficient production of biodiesel from palm fatty acid distillate using a novel hydrochar-based solid acid catalyst derived from palm leaf waste - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aliyu, M., Moser, B.R., Alharthi, F.A., Rashid, U. 2024. Efficient production of biodiesel from palm fatty acid distillate using a novel hydrochar-based solid acid catalyst derived from palm leaf waste. Process Safety and Environmental Protection. 187:1126-1139. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2024.05.040.

Plant oil-based polymers prepared in supercritical and subcritical CO2 media - (Abstract Only)

Fully biobased epoxy resins from ring opening polymerization of epoxidized vegetable oils with renewable polyacids - (Abstract Only)
Moser, B.R. 2024. Fully biobased epoxy resins from ring opening polymerization of epoxidized vegetable oils with renewable polyacids. American Chemical Society Spring Meeting - Many Flavors of Chemistry. Paper No. 4001531.

Fully biobased epoxy resins from ring opening polymerization of epoxidized pennycress (Thlaspi arvense L.) oil with itaconic and citric acids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moser, B.R., Cermak, S.C., Evangelista, R.L. 2023. Fully biobased epoxy resins from ring opening polymerization of epoxidized pennycress (Thlaspi arvense L.) oil with itaconic and citric acids. Industrial Crops and Products. 208. Article 117914. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2023.117914.

Vegetable oil-based polymers and composites prepared in "green" media - (Abstract Only)
Liu, Z. 2023. Vegetable oil-based polymers and composites prepared in "green" media [abstract]. American Chemical Society Southwest Regional Meeting (SWRM 2023), Oklahoma City, OK, November 15-18, 2023.

Lewis acid catalyzed cis (liquid) to trans (solid) isomerization of Jojoba oil in supercritical CO2 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Z., Shah, S.N., Vermillion, K., Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A. 2023. Lewis acid catalyzed cis (liquid) to trans (solid) isomerization of Jojoba oil in supercritical CO2. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. 54. Article 102902. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2023.102902.

Nano-magnetic CaO/Fe2O3/Feldspar catalysts for the production of biodiesel from waste oils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hanif, M., Bhatti, I., Hanif, M., Rashid, U., Moser, B.R., Hanif, A., Alharthi, F. 2023. Nano-magnetic CaO/Fe2O3/Feldspar catalysts for the production of biodiesel from waste oils. Catalysts. 13(6). Article 998. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal13060998.

Natural epoxy oil (Euphorbia Oil) polymerization in liquid carbon dioxide-green media - (Abstract Only)
Liu, Z. 2023. Natural epoxy oil (Euphorbia Oil) polymerization in liquid carbon dioxide-green media [abstract]. American Chemical Society Fall Meeting & Exposition: Harnessing the Power of Data, August 13-17, 2023, San Francisco, CA.

Glycerol Monooleate (GMO): a valuable biobased lubricity and pour point enhancer blend component for the ULSD fuel - (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.

Selective removal of Pb(II) with lignin-based adsorbent - (Abstract Only)
Liu, Z. 2023. Selective removal of Pb(II) with lignin-based adsorbent [abstract]. American Oil Chemists' Society Annual Meeting & Exposition.

Industrial chemicals via decarboxylation of natural carboxylic acids - (Book / Chapter)
Doll, K.M., Moser, B.R. 2023. Industrial chemicals via decarboxylation of natural carboxylic acids. In: Liu, Z., Kraus, G., editors. Green Chemistry and Green Materials from Plant Oils and Natural Acids. Vol. 83. Cambridge, UK:Royal Society of Chemistry Publishing. p. 144-158. https://doi.org/10.1039/9781837671595.

Natural epoxy oil (Euphorbia oil) polymerization in liquid carbon dioxide-green solvents - (Book / Chapter)
Shah, S.N., Liu, Z. 2023. Natural epoxy oil (Euphorbia oil) polymerization in liquid carbon dioxide-green solvents. In: Liu, Z., Kraus, G., editors. Green Chemistry and Green Materials from Plant Oils and Natural Acids. Volume 83. Cambridge, UK:Royal Society of Chemistry Publishing. p. 144-158. https://doi.org/10.1039/9781837671595.

Green Chemistry and Green Materials from Plant Oils and Natural Acids - (Book / Chapter)
Liu, Z., Kraus, G., editors. 2023. Green Chemistry and Green Materials from Plant Oils and Natural Acids. Cambridge, UK:Royal Society of Chemistry Publishing. Volume 83. https://doi.org/10.1039/9781837671595.

Production and evaluation of biodiesel from sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) lipids extracted from waste seeds from the commercial orange juicing process - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moser, B.R., Dorado, C., Bantchev, G.B., Winkler-Moser, J.K., Doll, K.M. 2023. Production and evaluation of biodiesel from sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) lipids extracted from waste seeds from the commercial orange juicing process. Fuel. 342. Article 127727. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2023.127727.

Biopolymers synthesized from ring opening polymerization of epoxidized vegetable oils with multifunctional renewable acids - (Abstract Only)
Moser, B.R., Doll, K.M., Cermak, S.C. 2023. Biopolymers synthesized from ring opening polymerization of epoxidized vegetable oils with multifunctional renewable acids [abstract]. American Chemical Society Spring 2023 Meeting & Exposition. Paper ID 3811062.

Proof-of-Concept study of ion-exchange method for the recycling of LiFePO4 cathode - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, X., Liu, Z., Qu, D. 2022. Proof-of-Concept study of ion-exchange method for the recycling of LiFePO4 cathode. Waste Management. 157:1-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2022.12.003.

Combining TEMPO and methyl undecenoate to produce an effective anti-mosquito compound with convenient spin-labeling - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Doll, K.M., Muturi, E.J., Flor-Weiler, L.B. 2022. Combining TEMPO and methyl undecenoate to produce an effective anti-mosquito compound with convenient spin-labeling. Experimental Parasitology. 244. Article 108440. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exppara.2022.108440.

Comparison of aliphatic polyesters prepared by acyclic diene metathesis and thiol-ene polymerization of alpha,omega-polyenes arising from oleic acid-based 9-decen-1-ol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moser, B.R., Doll, K.M., Price, N.P. 2022. Comparison of aliphatic polyesters prepared by acyclic diene metathesis and thiol-ene polymerization of alpha,omega-polyenes arising from oleic acid-based 9-decen-1-ol. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 100:149-162. https://doi.org/10.1002/aocs.12668

Tung oil-derived epoxy vitrimers with high mechanical strength, toughness, and excellent recyclability - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xiao, L., Li, W., Liu, Z., Zhang, K., Li, S., Wang, Y., Chen, J., Huang, J., Nie, X. 2022. Tung oil-derived epoxy vitrimers with high mechanical strength, toughness, and excellent recyclability. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 10(30):9829-9840.

Selective electrochemical oxidation of alcohols catalyzed by partially biobased TEMPO analogs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Doll, K.M., Cermak, S.C. 2022. Selective electrochemical oxidation of alcohols catalyzed by partially biobased TEMPO analogs. ChemistrySelect. 7(29). Article e202201736. https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202201736.

Thermal-induced self-healing bio-based vitrimers: Shape memory, recyclability, degradation, and intrinsic flame retardancy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, W., Xiao, L., Wang, Y., Huang, J., Liu, Z., Chen, J., Nie, X. 2022. Thermal-induced self-healing bio-based vitrimers: Shape memory, recyclability, degradation, and intrinsic flame retardancy. Polymer Degradation and Stability. 202. Article 110039. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2022.110039.

A review of fatty epoxide ring opening reactions: Chemistry, recent advances, and applications - (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.

3D printing bio-composites with improved performance - (Abstract Only)
Liu, Z. 2022. 3D printing bio-composites with improved performance [abstract]. American Chemical Society. Paper No. 3724392.

Palm fatty acid distillate esterification using synthesized heterogeneous sulfonated carbon catalyst from plastic waste: Characterization, catalytic efficacy and stability, and fuel properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hazmi, B., Rashid, U., Kawi, S., Mokhtar, W.N.A.W., Yaw, T.C.S., Moser, B.R., Alsalme, A. 2022. Palm fatty acid distillate esterification using synthesized heterogeneous sulfonated carbon catalyst from plastic waste: Characterization, catalytic efficacy and stability, and fuel properties. Process Safety and Environmental Protection. 162:1139-1151. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2022.05.001.

Efficient and rapid removal of typical phenolic compounds from water with biobased porous organic polymers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Y., Zhou, X., Jin, C., Liu, G., Liu, Z., Kong, Z. 2022. Efficient and rapid removal of typical phenolic compounds from water with biobased porous organic polymers. Industrial Crops and Products. 184. Article 114971. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2022.114971.

Lignin-based biosorbent for application in selective removal of Pb(II) - (Abstract Only)

Serendipitous production of industrially useful p-cymene by catalytic dehydration and isomerization of perillyl alcohol - (Abstract Only)
Moser, B.R., Jackson, M.A., Doll, K.M. 2022. Serendipitous production of industrially useful p-cymene by catalytic dehydration and isomerization of perillyl alcohol [abstract]. American Oil Chemists' Society Annual Meeting and Expo. p. 10.

Lewatit-immobilized lipase from Bacillus pumilus as a new catalyst for biodiesel production from tallow: Response surface optimization, fuel properties and exhaust emissions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shabbir, A., Mukhtar, H., Waseem Mumtaz, M., Rashid, U., Abbas, G., Moser, B.R., Alsalme, A., Touqeer, T., Ngamcharussrivichai, C. 2022. Lewatit-immobilized lipase from Bacillus pumilus as a new catalyst for biodiesel production from tallow: Response surface optimization, fuel properties and exhaust emissions. Process Safety and Environmental Protection. 160:286-296. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2022.02.032.

Biodiesel production from waste cooking oil using magnetic bifunctional calcium and iron oxide nanocatalysts derived from empty fruit bunch - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ibrahim, N.A., Rashid, U., Hazmi, B., Moser, B.R., Alharthi, F.A., Lalthazuala Rokhum, S., Ngamcharussrivichai, C. 2022. Biodiesel production from waste cooking oil using magnetic bifunctional calcium and iron oxide nanocatalysts derived from empty fruit bunch. Fuel. 317. Article 123525. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.123525.

A novel heterogeneous superoxide support-coated catalyst for production of biodiesel from roasted and unroasted Sinapis arvensis seed oil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hanif, M., Bhatti, H.N., Asif Hanif, M., Rashid, U., Hanif, A., Moser, B.R., Alsalme, A. 2021. A novel heterogeneous superoxide support-coated catalyst for production of biodiesel from roasted and unroasted Sinapis arvensis seed oil. Catalysts. 11(12). Article 1421. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal11121421.

Comprehensive comparison of hetero-homogeneous catalysts for fatty acid methyl ester production from non-edible Jatropha curcas oil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Khan, K., Ul-Haq, N., Ur Rahman, W., Ali, M., Rashid, U., Ul-Haq, A., Jamil, F., Ahmed, A., Ahmed, F., Moser, B.R., Alsalme, A. 2021. Comprehensive comparison of hetero-homogeneous catalysts for fatty acid methyl ester production from non-edible Jatropha curcas oil. Catalysts. 11(12). Article 1420. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal11121420.

Production of biodiesel from Spirogyra elongata, a common freshwater green algae with high oil content - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Saeed, A., Asif Hanif, M., Hanif, A., Rashid, U., Iqbal, J., Irfan Majeed, M., Moser, B.R., Alsalme, A. 2021. Production of biodiesel from Spirogyra elongata, a common freshwater green algae with high oil content. Sustainability. 13(22). Article 12737. https://doi.org/10.3390/su132212737.

Bifunctional biomass-based catalyst for biodiesel production via hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) pretreatment – Synthesis, characterization, and optimization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fadzilah Abdullah, R., Rashid, U., Lokman Ibrahim, M., NolHakim, M.A.H.L., Moser, B.R., Alharthi, F.A. 2021. Bifunctional biomass-based catalyst for biodiesel production via hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) pretreatment – Synthesis, characterization, and optimization. Process Safety and Environmental Protection. 156:219-230. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2021.10.007.

Production and evaluation of fractionated Tamarind seed oil methyl esters as a new source of biodiesel - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mushtaq, A., Asif Hanif, M., Zahid, M., Rashid, U., Mushtaq, Z., Zubair, M., Moser, B.R., Alharthi, F.A. 2021. Production and evaluation of fractionated Tamarind seed oil methyl esters as a new source of biodiesel. Energies. 14(21). Article 7148. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14217148.

Decarboxylation of oleic acid using iridium catalysis to form products of increased aromatic content compared to ruthenium systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Doll, K.M., Moser, B.R., Knothe, G. 2021. Decarboxylation of oleic acid using iridium catalysis to form products of increased aromatic content compared to ruthenium systems. International Journal of Sustainable Engineering. 14(6):2018-2024. https://doi.org/10.1080/19397038.2021.1978589.

NMR study on the oxidation of vegetable oils for assessing the antioxidant function of trehalose - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Z., Vermillion, K., Jin, C., Wang, X., Zhao, W. 2021. NMR study on the oxidation of vegetable oils for assessing the antioxidant function of trehalose. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. 36. Article 102134. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2021.102134.

Self-healing, recyclable, and removable UV-curable coatings derived from tung oil and malic acid - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, J., Huang, J., Zhu, G., Yu, X., Cheng, J., Liu, Z., Hu, Y., Shang, Q., Liu, C., Hu, L., Zhou, Y. 2021. Self-healing, recyclable, and removable UV-curable coatings derived from tung oil and malic acid. Green Chemistry. 23(16):5875-5886. https://doi.org/10.1039/d1gc01726h.

A novel route of mixed catalysis for production of fatty acid methyl esters from potential seed oil sources - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Perveen, S., Hanif, M.A., Nadeem, R., Rashid, U., Azeem, M.W., Zubair, M., Nisar, N., Alharthi, F.A., Moser, B.R. 2021. A novel route of mixed catalysis for production of fatty acid methyl esters from potential seed oil sources. Catalysts. 11(7). Article 811. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal11070811.

Comparison of iridium-, ruthenium-, and osmium-catalyzed decarboxlyation catalysts of 9-cis-octadecenoic acid relevant to biobased fuel production - (Abstract Only)
Doll, K.M., Moser, B.R. 2001. Comparison of iridium-, ruthenium-, and osmium-catalyzed decarboxlyation catalysts of 9-cis-octadecenoic acid relevant to biobased fuel production [abstract]. American Chemical Society National Meeting, August 22-26, 2021, Atlanta, GA. Abstract #3085081.

Synthesis and properties of renewable, aliphatic polyesters from thiol-ene and acyclic diene metathesis polymerization of alpha, omega-unsaturated dienes derived from fatty acids - (Abstract Only)
Moser, B.R., Banks, B.N., Doll, K.M. 2021. Synthesis and properties of renewable, aliphatic polyesters from thiol-ene and acyclic diene metathesis polymerization of alpha, omega-unsaturated dienes derived from fatty acids [abstract]. VIRTUAL 2021 American Oil Chemists' Society Annual Meeting and Expo.

Production of industrially useful and renewable p-cymene by catalytic dehydration and isomerization of perillyl alcohol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moser, B.R., Jackson, M.A., Doll, K.M. 2021. Production of industrially useful and renewable p-cymene by catalytic dehydration and isomerization of perillyl alcohol. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 98(3):305–316. https://doi.org/10.1002/aocs.12468.