Research Project: Improved Conversion of Sugar Crops into Food, Biofuels, Biochemicals, and Bioproducts

Location: Commodity Utilization Research

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

Meta-analysis of ecological and phylogenetic biomass maturity metrics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Uchimiya, M., DeRito, C.M., Sevigny, J.L., Hay, A.G. 2024. Meta-analysis of ecological and phylogenetic biomass maturity metrics. Waste Management. 190(15): 548-556. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2024.10.023.

Freeze response indicators in sugarcane (Saccharum spp. hybrids) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Uchimiya, M., Borja Reis, A.F.D., Lago, B.C., Taylor, K., Höner Zu Bentrup, K., Ellis, D., Kimbeng, C. 2024. Freeze response indicators in sugarcane (Saccharum spp. hybrids). Micron. 188: Article 109726. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micron.2024.103726.

Estimation of fuel properties for the heavy fraction of biomass pyrolysis oil consisting of proposed structures for pyrolytic lignin and humins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Terrell, E. 2024. Estimation of fuel properties for the heavy fraction of biomass pyrolysis oil consisting of proposed structures for pyrolytic lignin and humins. Energies. 17(9). Article 2011. https://doi.org/10.3390/en17092011.

Update on the development of a secure online application (app) for visualizing manufacturing reports - (Proceedings)
Terrell, E.C., Lima, I.M., Mansalika, A., Eggleston, G., Imbachi Ordonez, S. 2024. Update on the development of a secure online application (app) for visualizing manufacturing reports. Meeting Abstract. p.80-84.

Platform chemicals and high value products from sweet sorghum - (Abstract Only)

Big data-driven water research towards metaverse - (Review Article)
Uchimiya, M. 2024. Big data-driven water research towards metaverse. Water Science and Engineering Journal. 17(2):101-107. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wse.2024.02.001.

Maker-Assisted parental selection to expedite cold tolerant cultivar development - (Trade Journal)

A discussion and evaluation of statistical procedures used by JIMB authors when comparing means - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klasson, K.T. 2024. A discussion and evaluation of statistical procedures used by JIMB authors when comparing means. Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology. 51. Article kuae001. https://doi.org/10.1093/jimb/kuae001.

Characterization of levan fructan produced by a Gluconobacter japonicus strain isolated from a sugarcane processing facility - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bruni, G.O., Qi, Y., Terrell, E., Dupre, R.A., Mattison, C.P. 2024. Characterization of levan fructan produced by a Gluconobacter japonicus strain isolated from a sugarcane processing facility. Microorganisms. 12(1). Article 107. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12010107.

The New London, Texas school explosion of 1937: History and legacy - (Abstract Only)

Molecular cloning of bacterial exopolysaccharide forming enzymes in sugarcane processing and biological and agricultural applications - (Abstract Only)

Electrocatalytic method to quantify the redox reactivity of agricultural byproducts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Uchimiya, S.M. 2023. Electrocatalytic method to quantify the redox reactivity of agricultural byproducts. Biomass and Bioenergy. 181. Article 107006. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2023.107006.

Early detection cold markers to expedite the sugarcane (Saccharum spp. hybrids) breeding - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Uchimiya, S.M., Reis, A., Lago, B., Kimbeng, C. 2023. Early detection cold markers to expedite the sugarcane (Saccharum spp. hybrids) breeding. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology. 3(12): 1117-1124. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.3c00209.

Sugarcane mill mud-induced putative host (soybean (Glycine max))-rhizobia symbiosis in sandy loam soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Uchimiya, M., Derito, C.M., Hay, A.G. 2023. Sugarcane mill mud-induced putative host (soybean (Glycine max))-rhizobia symbiosis in sandy loam soil. PLOS ONE. 18(11). Article e0293317. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0293317.

Aging of biochar in soils and its implications - (Book / Chapter)
Pignatello, J.J., Uchimiya, M., Abiven, S. 2024. Aging of biochar in soils and its implications. In: Lehmann, J., Joseph, S., editors. Biochar for Environmental Management. 3rd edition. London: Routledge. p. 249-276. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003297673-10.

Influence of oxidizing and non-oxidizing biocides on enzymatic and microbial activity in sugarcane processing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Terrell, E., Qi, Y., Bruni, G.O., Heck, E. 2023. Influence of oxidizing and non-oxidizing biocides on enzymatic and microbial activity in sugarcane processing. Processes. 11(9). Article 2693. https://doi.org/10.3390/pr11092693.

Metagenome-assembled genomes from sugarcane mill mud - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Uchimiya, M., Elliott, L.E., Derito, C.M., Hay, A.G. 2023. Metagenome-assembled genomes from sugarcane mill mud. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 12(11). Article e00568-23. https://doi.org/10.1128/MRA.00568-23.

Theoretical insights on the fragmentation of cellulosic oligomers to form hydroxyacetone and hydroxyacetaldehyde - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Denson, M.D., Terrell, E., Kostetskyy, P., Broadbelt, L., Olarte, M., Garcia-Perez, M. 2023. Theoretical insights on the fragmentation of cellulosic oligomers to form hydroxyacetone and hydroxyacetaldehyde. Energy and Fuels. 37(18):13997-14005. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.3c01924.

Draft genomes of 17 bacterial isolates from Louisiana raw sugarcane factory juices and biofilms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qi, Y., Bruni, G.O. 2023. Draft genomes of 17 bacterial isolates from Louisiana raw sugarcane factory juices and biofilms. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 12(9). Article e00416-23. https://doi.org/10.1128/MRA.00416-23.

Elucidation of structure and physical properties of pyrolytic sugar oligomers derived from cellulose depolymerization/dehydration reactions: A density functional theory study - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Denson, M.D., Terrell, E., Kostetskyy, P., Olarte, M., Broadbelt, L., Garcia-Perez, M. 2023. Elucidation of structure and physical properties of pyrolytic sugar oligomers derived from cellulose depolymerization/dehydration reactions: A density functional theory study. Energy and Fuels. 37(11):7834-7847. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.3c00641.

Microbiome analysis of sugarcane juices and biofilms from Louisiana raw sugar factories - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qi, Y., Bruni, G.O., Klasson, K.T. 2023. Microbiome analysis of sugarcane juices and biofilms from Louisiana raw sugar factories. Microbiology Spectrum. 11(3). Article e04345-22. https://doi.org/10.1128/spectrum.04345-22.

Comparison of the chemical composition of liquids from the pyrolysis and hydrothermal liquefaction of lignocellulosic materials - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pires, A.P.P., Garcia-Perez, M., Olarte, M.O., Kew, W., Schmidt, A., Zemaitis, K., Denson, M., Terrell, E., McDonald, A., Han, Y. 2023. Comparison of the chemical composition of liquids from the pyrolysis and hydrothermal liquefaction of lignocellulosic materials. Energy and Fuels. 37(10):7221-7236. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.2c03239.

Applications of FT-ICR MS for the elucidation of oligomeric structures from thermochemical conversion of lignocellulosic biomass - (Abstract Only)

Recovery of aconitic acid from sweet sorghum plant extract using a solvent mixture, and its potential use as a nematicide - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klasson, K.T., Qi, Y., Bruni, G.O., Watson, T.T., Pancio, B.T., Terrell, E. 2023. Recovery of aconitic acid from sweet sorghum plant extract using a solvent mixture, and its potential use as a nematicide. Life. 13(3). Article 724. https://doi.org/10.3390/life13030724

Characterization of exopolysaccharides from dextran- and fructan-forming microorganisms from sugar crops - (Abstract Only)

Impact of hypochlorite, carbamate, and hop extract biocides on enzymatic processing aid activity - (Abstract Only)

Oxidative stability of cottonseed butter products under accelerated storage conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bioinformatics for sugar industry: metabolic potentials of microorganisms in sugarcane mill mud - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Uchimiya, S.M., Vilanova, B., Derito, C., Hay, A.G. 2023. Bioinformatics for sugar industry: metabolic potentials of microorganisms in sugarcane mill mud. International Sugar Journal. 125 (1490):104-111.

Co-hydrotreatment of yellow greases and the water insoluble fraction of pyrolysis oil part I: Experimental design to increase kerosene yield and reduce coke formation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pires, A.P., Olarte, M., Terrell, E.C., Garcia-Perez, M., Han, Y. 2023. Co-hydrotreatment of yellow greases and the water insoluble fraction of pyrolysis oil part I: Experimental design to increase kerosene yield and reduce coke formation. Energy and Fuels. 37(3):2100-2114. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.2c03250.

Effects of harvest temperature and rainfall on molasses purity - (Trade Journal)
Terrell, E., Mandalika, A. 2022. Effects of harvest temperature and rainfall on molasses purity. The Sugar Bulletin. 101(1):15-17.

Diversification in the nexus of sugar production, environmental stewardships, and sustainable agriculture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Uchimiya, S.M. 2022. Diversification in the nexus of sugar production, environmental stewardships, and sustainable agriculture. International Sugar Journal. 124(1486):608-613.

Chemical and microbial characterization of sugarcane mill mud for soil applications - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Uchimiya, M., Hay, A.G., LeBlanc, J. 2022. Chemical and microbial characterization of sugarcane mill mud for soil applications. PLoS ONE. 17(8). Article e027013. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0272013.

Isolation and analysis of microbial contaminants from Louisiana raw sugarcane factories - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bruni, G.O., Qi, Y., Klasson, K.T., Lima, I.M., Terrell, E. 2022. Isolation and analysis of microbial contaminants from Louisiana raw sugarcane factories. International Sugar Journal. 124(1485):530-538.

Temperature and moisture mediated changes in chemical and microbial properties of biochars in an Anthrosol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, M., Long, T., Tian, K., Wei, C., Liu, M., Wu, M., Li, Z., Uchimiya, M. 2022. Temperature and moisture mediated changes in chemical and microbial properties of biochars in an Anthrosol. Science of The Total Environment. 845. Article 157219. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157219.

Aromaticity of secondary products as the marker for sweet sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] genotype and environment effects - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Uchimiya, M. 2022. Aromaticity of secondary products as the marker for sweet sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] genotype and environment effects. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research 9. Article 100338. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2022.100338.

Microbial production of C4 dicarboxylic acids - (Literature Review)
Terrell, E., Bruni, G.O. 2022. Microbial production of C4 dicarboxylic acids. Scholarly Community Encyclopedia. Available: https://encyclopedia.pub/entry/23082.

Targeting a sustainable sugar crops processing industry: A review (Part II): Reuse and conversion technologies - (Literature Review)
Lima, I.M., Beacorn, J.A. 2022. Targeting a sustainable sugar crops processing industry: A review (Part II): Reuse and conversion technologies. Sugar Tech. 24(4):1010-1028. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12355-022-01180-w.

Targeting a sustainable sugar crops processing industry – a review (Part I): Byproducts overview - (Literature Review)

A review on the production of C4 platform chemicals from biochemical conversion of sugar crop processing products and by-products - (Literature Review)
Bruni, G.O., Terrell, E. 2022. A review on the production of C4 platform chemicals from biochemical conversion of sugar crop processing products and by-products. Fermentation. 8(5):216. https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation8050216.

Detoxification and fermentation of dissolved colored discarded cotton fabrics - (Proceedings)
Klasson, K.T., Farrell, M.J. 2022. Detoxification and fermentation of dissolved colored discarded cotton fabrics. In: Proceedings of the National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 4-6, 2022, San Antonio, Texas. p. 712-716.

Applications of regularized regression machine learning for the estimation of thermophysical/chemical properties of biomass-derived molecules with adaptable group contribution - (Abstract Only)

Microbiome and nutrient quality of sugarcane mill/press mud as bio-fertilizer and bio-stimulant - (Proceedings)
Uchimiya, M. Microbiome and nutrient quality of sugarcane mill/press mud as bio-fertilizer and bio-stimulant. In: Proceedings of the 2022 Sugar Industry Technologists Eighty First Annual Technical Meeting, April 17-19, 2022, Orlando, Florida. pp. 1-7. 2022. (Proceedings)

Effects of harvest temperature and rainfall on molasses purity, reducing sugars, and target purity difference - (Abstract Only)

Effects of harvest temperature and rainfall on molasses purity, reducing sugars, and target purity difference - (Proceedings)
Terrell, E.C., Heck, E.L., Eggleston, G., Verret, C., Imbachi Ordonez, S., Waguespack, H. 2022. Effects of harvest temperature and rainfall on molasses purity, reducing sugars, and target purity difference. Meeting Proceedings. 11,2022:772-782.

Biochar from bagasse for sugarcane applications - (Proceedings)

Biological roles and applications of aconitic acid - (Literature Review)
Bruni, G.O., Klasson, K.T. 2022. Biological roles and applications of aconitic acid. Scholarly Community Encyclopedia. Available: http//encyclopedia.pub/entry/20605.

Wet oxidation of thermochemical aqueous effluent utilizing char catalysts in microreactors - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tews, I.J., Terrell, E., Mood, S.H., Garcia-Perez, M. 2022. Wet oxidation of thermochemical aqueous effluent utilizing char catalysts in microreactors. Journal of Cleaner Production. 351. Article 131222. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.131222.

The effect of harvest weather on molasses purity and target purity difference - (Abstract Only)

Aconitic acid recovery from renewable feedstock and review of chemical and biological applications - (Literature Review)
Bruni, G.O., Klasson, K.T. 2022. Aconitic acid recovery from renewable feedstock and review of chemical and biological applications. Foods. 11(4):573. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11040573.

Effect of glandless cottonseed meal protein and maltodextrin as microencapsulating agents on spray-drying of sugar cane bagasse phenolic compounds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Velazquez-Martinez, V., Quintero-Quiroz, J., Rodriguez-Uribe, L., Valles-Rosales, D.V., Reyes-Jaquez, D., Klasson, T., Delgado, E. 2022. Effect of glandless cottonseed meal protein and maltodextrin as microencapsulating agents on spray-drying of sugar cane bagasse phenolic compounds. Journal of Food Science. 87(2):750-763. https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.16032.

Development of an enzyme cocktail to bioconvert untapped starch in sweet sorghum processing by-products: Part II. Application and economic potential - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klasson, K.T., Cole, M.R., Pancio, B.T., Heckemeyer, M. 2022. Development of an enzyme cocktail to bioconvert untapped starch in sweet sorghum processing by-products: Part II. Application and economic potential. Industrial Crops and Products. 176:114370. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2021.114370.

Acid hydrolysis of sucrose in sweet sorghum syrup followed by succinic acid production using a genetically engineered Escherichia coli - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klasson, K.T., Sturm, M.P., Cole, M.R. 2022. Acid hydrolysis of sucrose in sweet sorghum syrup followed by succinic acid production using a genetically engineered Escherichia coli. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. 39:102231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2021.102231.

Estimation of Hansen solubility parameters with regularized regression for biomass conversion products: An application of adaptable group contribution - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Terrell, E. 2022. Estimation of Hansen solubility parameters with regularized regression for biomass conversion products: An application of adaptable group contribution. Chemical Engineering Science. 248(B). Article 117184. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ces.2021.117184.

Review of the American Society of Sugarcane Technologists Annual Joint Meeting 2021 - (Trade Journal)
Lima, I.M., Wilson, B.E. 2021. Review of the American Society of Sugarcane Technologists Annual Joint Meeting 2021. International Sugar Journal. 123(1472):520-521.

Experimental and computational insights into secondary decomposition chemistry in cellulose pyrolysis - (Abstract Only)

DFT to study sugar dehydration reactions during cellulose fast pyrolysis - (Abstract Only)

Maximizing solid carbon yield from biomass pyrolysis via acid-catalyzed dehydration for CO2-gasification biofuel production - (Abstract Only)

ANOVA for unbalanced data with missing cells: using spreadsheets to evaluate SAS Type IV sums of squares - (Other)
Klasson, K.T. 2021. ANOVA for unbalanced data with missing cells: using spreadsheets to evaluate SAS Type IV sums of squares. American Chemical Society SciMeetings. https://doi.org/10.1021/scimeetings.1c00598.

A spreadsheet to evaluate SAS Type IV sums of squares - (Other)
Klasson, K.T. 2021. A spreadsheet to evaluate SAS Type IV sums of squares. Software and User Manual Public Release. https://doi.org/10.1021/scimeetings.1c00598.

Pilot plant studies demonstrate the ability of a powdered activated carbon to simultaneously remove multiple impurities from a refinery syrup - (Trade Journal)
Lima, I.M., Jimenez, A., Eggleston, G., Pabon, B., Sarir, E., Thompson, J. 2021. Pilot plant studies demonstrate the ability of a powdered activated carbon to simultaneously remove multiple impurities from a refinery syrup. Sugar Journal. MARCH-APRIL:13-20.