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Research Project: Improving the Performance of Alternative Fuels and Co-Products from Vegetable Oils

Location: Food and Industrial Oil Research

Publications

Glycerol Tri-Ester Derivatives as Diluent to Improve Low Temperature Properties of Vegetable Oils - (Abstract)
(12-Mar-09)
Biodiesel prepared from field pennycress oil - (Abstract)
(11-Mar-09)
Influence of Blending Canola, Palm, Soybean, and Sunflower Oil Methyl Esters on Fuel Properties of Bioiesel - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moser, B.R. 2008. Influence of Blending Canola, Palm, Soybean, and Sunflower Oil Methyl Esters on Fuel Properties of Bioiesel. Energy and Fuels. 22(6):4301-4306.
Efficacy of Myricetin as an Antioxidant in Methyl Esters of Soybean Oil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moser, B.R. 2008. Efficacy of Myricetin as an Antioxidant in Methyl Esters of Soybean Oil. European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology. 110:1167-1174.
Crystallization behavior of fatty acid methyl esters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dunn, R.O. 2008. Crystallization behavior of fatty acid methyl esters. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 85:961-972.
Antineoplastic agents 552. Oxidation of combretastatin A-1: Trapping the o-Quinone intermediate considered metabolic product of the corresponding phosphate prodrug - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pettit, G.R., Thornhill, A.J., Moser, B.R., Hogan, F. 2008. Antineoplastic agents 552. Oxidation of combretastatin A-1: Trapping the o-Quinone intermediate considered metabolic product of the corresponding phosphate prodrug. Journal of Natural Products. 71:1561-1563.
Antioxidants for improving storage stability of biodiesel - (Review Article)
Dunn, R.O. 2008. Antioxidants for improving storage stability of biodiesel. Biofuels, Bioproducts, & Biorefining (Biofpr). 2:304-318.
Moringa Oleifera Oil: A Possible Source of Biodiesel - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rashid, U., Anwar, F., Moser, B.R., Knothe, G.H. 2008. Moringa Oleifera Oil: A Possible Source of Biodiesel. Bioresource Technology. 99:8175-8179.
Production of Sunflower Oil Methyl Esters by Optimized Alkali-Catalyzed Methanolysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rashid, U., Anwar, F., Moser, B.R., Ashraf, S. 2008. Production of Sunflower Oil Methyl Esters by Optimized Alkali-Catalyzed Methanolysis. Biomass and Bioenergy. 32:1202-1205.
Branched chain derivatives of alkyl oleates: tribological, rheological, oxidation, and low temperature properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moser, B.R., Erhan, S.Z. 2008. Branched chain derivatives of alkyl oleates: tribological, rheological, oxidation, and low temperature properties. Fuel. 87:2253-2257.
Preparation and Characterization of 4-Methoxy Cinnamoyl Glycerol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Holser, R.A., Harry O Kuru, R.E., Vaughn, S.F., Himmelsbach, D.S. 2008. Preparation and characterization of 4-methoxy cinnamoyl glycerol. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 85(4):347-351.
"Designer" biodiesel: optimizing fatty ester composition to improve fuel properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Knothe, G.H. 2008. "Designer" biodiesel: optimizing fatty ester composition to improve fuel properties. Energy and Fuels. 22:1358-1364.
Evaluation of castor and lesquerella oil derivatives as additives in biodiesel and ultralow sulfur diesel fuels - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moser, B.R., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. 2008. Evaluation of castor and lesquerella oil derivatives as additives in biodiesel and ultralow sulfur diesel fuels. Energy and Fuels. 22:1349-1352.
Review of cytotoxic cephalostatins and ritterazines: isolation and synthesis - (Review Article)
Moser, B.R. 2008. Review of cytotoxic cephalostatins and ritterazines: isolation and synthesis. Journal of Natural Products. 71:487-491.
Fuel and physical properties of biodiesel components - (Book/Chapter)
Knothe, G.H. 2008. Fuel and physical properties of biodiesel components. In: Nag, A., editor. Biofuels Refining and Performance. Chapter 5. New York, NY: McGraw Hill. p. 149-164.
Kinetics of cinnamoyl glycerol formation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Holser, R.A. 2008. Kinetics of cinnamoyl glycerol formation. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 85:221-225.
Effect of temperature on oil stability index (OSI) of biodiesel - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dunn, R.O. 2008. Effect of temperature on oil stability index (OSI) of biodiesel. Energy and Fuels. 22:657-662.
Thermal and physical characterization of glycerol polyesters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Holser, R.A., Willett, J.L., Vaughn, S.F. 2008. Thermal and physical characterization of glycerol polyesters. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy. 2(1):1-3.
Bioenergy and biofuels from soybeans - (Book/Chapter)
Gerpen, J.V., Knothe, G.H. 2008. Bioenergy and biofuels from soybeans. In: Johnson, L.A., White, P.J., Galloway, R., editors. Soybeans: Chemistry, Production Processing, and Utilization. Chapter 16. Urbana, IL: AOCS Press. p. 499-538.
Carbonation of epoxy methyl soyate at atmospheric pressure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Holser, R.A. 2007. Carbonation of epoxy methyl soyate at atmospheric pressure. Journal Oleo Science. 56(12):629-632.
Evaluation of ball and disk wear scar data in the HFRR lubricity test - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Knothe, G.H. 2008. Evaluation of ball and disk wear scar data in the HFRR lubricity test. Lubrication Science. 20:35-45.
Diesters from Oleic Acid: Synthesis, Low Temperature Properties, and Oxidation Stability - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moser, B.R., Sharma, B.K., Doll, K.M., Erhan, S.Z. 2007. Diesters from oleic acid: synthesis, low temperature properties, and oxidation stability. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 84:675-680.
Kinematic viscosity of biodiesel components (fatty acid alkyl esters) and related compounds at low temperatures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Knothe, G.H., Steidley, K.R. 2007. Kinematic viscosity of biodiesel components (fatty acid alkyl esters) and related compounds at low temperatures. Fuel. 86:2560-2567.
Preparation and Evaluation of a Series of Alpha-Hydroxy Ethers from 9,10-Epoxystearates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moser, B.R., Erhan, S.Z. 2007. Preparation and evaluation of a series of alpha-hydroxy ethers from 9,10-epoxystearates. European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology. 109:206-213.
Arthur von Hubl and the Iodine Value - (Popular Publication)
Knothe, G.H. 2007. Arthur von Hubl and the Iodine Value. Inform. 18(2):136-138.
Evaluation of Partially Hydrogenated Methyl Esters of Soybean Oil as Biodiesel - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moser, B.R., Haas, M.J., Winkler, J.K., Jackson, M.A., Erhan, S.Z., List, G.R. 2007. Evaluation of partially hydrogenated methyl esters of soybean oil as biodiesel. European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology. 109:17-24.
Some Aspects of Biodiesel Oxidative Stability - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Knothe, G.H. 2007. Some aspects of biodiesel oxidative stability. Fuel Processing Technology. 88:677-699.
Research on Biodiesel and Vegetable Oil Fuels - Then and Now - (Trade Journal)
Knothe, G.H. 2006. Research on Biodiesel and Vegetable Oil Fuels - Then and Now. Inform. 17(11):729-731.
Biodiesel and the Issue of Diesel Fuel Lubricity - (Trade Journal)
Knothe, G.H. 2006. Biodiesel and the issue of diesel fuel lubricity. Lipid Technology. 18(5):105-108.
Synthesis and Evaluation of a Series of Alpha-Hydroxy Ethers Derived from Isopropyl Oleate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moser, B.R., Erhan, S.Z. 2006. Synthesis and evaluation of a series of alpha-hydroxy ethers derived from isopropyl oleate. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 83(11):959-963.
Oxidative Stability of Biodiesel by Dynamic Mode Pressurized-Differential Scanning Calorimetry (P-Dsc) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dunn, R.O. 2006. Oxidative stability of biodiesel by dynamic mode pressurized-differential scanning calorimetry (P-DSC). Transactions of the ASABE. 49(5):1633-1641.
Analyzing Biodiesel: Standards and Other Methods - (Review Article)
Knothe, G.H. 2006. Analyzing biodiesel: Standards and other methods. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 83(10):823-833.
Oxidation Kinetics of Biodiesel by Non-Isothermal Pressurized-Differential Scanning Calorimetry - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Dunn, R.O. 2006. Oxidation kinetics of biodiesel by non-isothermal pressurized-differential scanning calorimetry. In: Proceedings of the 34th Annual Conference of the North American Thermal Analysis Society, August 7-9, 2006, Bowling Green, Kentucky. p. 12-14.
Analysis of Oxidized Biodiesel by 1h-Nmr and Effect of Contact Area with Air - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Knothe, G.H. 2006. Analysis of oxidized biodiesel by 1H-NMR and effect of contact area with air. European Journal of Science and Lipid Technology. 108:493-500.
Oxidative Stability of Biodiesel by Non-Isothermal Pressurized-Differential Scanning Calorimetry in Dynamic Mode - (Abstract)
Dunn, R.O. 2006. Oxidative stability of biodiesel by non-isothermal pressurized-differential scanning calorimetry in dynamic mode [abstract]. 97th American Oil Chemists' Society Annual Meeting and Expo. p. 76.
Synthesis and Evaluation of a Series of Oleate Derivatives As Potential Biodiesel Value-Added Products - (Abstract)
Moser, B.R., Erhan, S.Z. 2006. Synthesis and evaluation of a series of oleate derivatives as potential biodiesel value-added products [abstract]. 97th American Oil Chemists' Society Annual Meeting and Expo. p. 76-77.
Oxidative Stability of Biodiesel Assessed by Various Methods - (Abstract)
Knothe, G.H. 2006. Oxidative stability of biodiesel assessed by various methods [abstract]. 97th American Oil Chemists' Society Annual Meeting and Expo. p. 69.
Research on Biodiesel and Vegetable Oil Fuels - Then and Now - (Abstract)
Knothe, G.H. 2006. Research on biodiesel and vegetable oil fuels - Then and now [abstract]. 97th American Oil Chemists' Society Annual Meeting and Expo. p. 66.
Transesterified Milkweed (Asclepias) Seed Oil As An Alternative Diesel Fuel - (Abstract)
Holser, R.A. 2006. Transesterified milkweed (asclepias) seed oil as an alternative diesel fuel [abstract]. 97th American Oil Chemists' Society Annual Meeting and Expo. p. 67.
Characterization of Starch-Modified Glycerol Citrate Polymers - (Abstract)
Holser, R.A. 2006. Characterization of starch-modified glycerol citrate polymers [abstract]. 97th American Oil Chemists' Society Annual Meeting and Expo. p. 72.
Transesterified Milkweed (Asclepias) Seed Oil As a Biodiesel Fuel - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Holser, R.A., Harry-O'Kuru, R.E. 2006. Transesterified milkweed (asclepias) seed oil as a biodiesel fuel. Fuel. 85(14/15):2106-2110.
Crystallization Behavior of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters - (Abstract)
Dunn, R.O. 2006. Crystallization behavior of fatty acid methyl esters [abstract]. 97th American Oil Chemists' Society Annual Meeting and Expo. p. 68.
Nmr Characterization of Dihydrosterculic Acid and Its Methyl Ester - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Knothe, G.H. 2006. NMR characterization of dihydrosterculic acid and its methyl ester. Lipids. 41:393-396.
Comparative Citation Analysis of Duplicate Or Highly Related Publications - (Review Article)
Knothe, G.H. 2006. Comparative citation analysis of duplicate or highly related publications. Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology. 57(13):1830-1839.
Exhaust Emissions of Biodiesel, Petrodiesel, Neat Methyl Esters, and Alkanes in a New Technology Engine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Knothe, G.H., Sharp, C.A., Ryan, III, T.W. 2005. Exhaust emissions of biodiesel, petrodiesel, neat methyl esters, and alkanes in a new technology engine. Energy and Fuels. 20(1):403-408.
The Lubricity of Biodiesel - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Knothe, G.H. 2005. The lubricity of biodiesel. Proceedings of the Society of Automotive Engineers International at the Powertrain & Fluid Systems Conference and Exhibition. 2005-01-3672.
High Oleic Vegetable Oil Based Lubricants - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Erhan, S.Z., Sharma, B.K. 2005. High oleic vegetable oil based lubricants. In: Proceedings of the United States/Japan Natural Resources (UJNR) Food and Agriculture Panel Meeting, October 23-29, 2005, Fuji, Japan. p. 129-135.
Comments on the Biodiesel Energy Balance Study by Pimentel and Patzek - (Review Article)
Knothe, G.H. 2005. Comments on the biodiesel energy balance study by Pimentel and Patzek. Lipid Technology. 17(9):198.
Metathesis of Vegetable Oil Esters for Improved Fuel Properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Holser, R.A., Doll, K.M., Erhan, S.Z. 2006. Metathesis of vegetable oil esters for improved fuel properties. Fuel. 85(3):393-395.
Cold Flow Properties of Biodiesel: Admixtures of Soybean Oil Fatty Acid Esters of Methyl and Branched-Chain Alcohols - (Abstract)
Dunn, R.O. 2005. Cold flow properties of biodiesel: Admixtures of soybean oil fatty acid esters of methyl and branched-chain alcohols [abstract]. PacifiChem 2005. p. 43.
Biodiesel: An Alternative Diesel Fuel from Vegetable Oils Or Animal Fats - (Book/Chapter)
Knothe, G.H., Dunn, R.O. 2005. Biodiesel: an alternative diesel fuel from vegetable oils or animal fats. In: Erhan, S.Z., editor. Industrial Uses of Vegetable Oils. Chapter 4. Champaign, IL: AOCS Press. p. 42-89.
Synthesis of Surfactants from Vegetable Oil Feedstocks - (Book/Chapter)
Holser, R.A. 2005. Synthesis of surfactants from vegetable oil feedstocks. In: Erhan, S.Z., editor. Industrial Uses of Vegetable Oils. Chapter 10. Champaign, IL: AOCS Press. p. 170-178.
Oxidative Stability of Soybean Oil Fatty Acid Methyl Esters by Oil Stability Index (Osi) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dunn, R.O. 2005. Oxidative stability of soybean oil fatty acid methyl esters by oil stability index (osi). Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 82(5):381-387.
Metathesis of Methyl Soyate with Ruthenium Catalysts - (Abstract)
Holser, R.A., Doll, K.M., Erhan, S.Z. 2005. Metathesis of methyl soyate with ruthenium catalysts [abstract]. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society. p. 56.
A Closer Look at Biodiesel Lubricity - (Abstract)
Knothe, G.H. 2005. A closer look at biodiesel lubricity [abstract]. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society. p.56.
Cold Flow Properties of Biodiesel: Analysis by Sub-Ambient Light Scattering (Ls) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (Dsc) - (Abstract)
Dunn, R.O. 2005. Cold flow properties of biodiesel: analysis by sub-ambient light scattering (ls) and differential scanning calorimetry (dsc) [abstract]. 96th Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society. p. 56.
Phytosterol Composition of Crude and Refined Meadowfoam Press Oil - (Abstract)
Holser, R.A. 2005. Phytosterol composition of crude and refined meadowfoam press oil [abstract]. 96th Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society. p. 73.
Kinetics of Biodiesel Oxidation by Non-Isothermal Pressurized-Differential Scanning Calorimetry - (Abstract)
Dunn, R.O. 2005. Kinetics of biodiesel oxidation by non-isothermal pressurized-differential scanning calorimetry [abstract]. World Oleochemical Conference. p. 19.
Lubricity of Components of Biodiesel and Petrodiesel. the Origin of Biodiesel Lubricity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Knothe, G.H., Steidley, K.R. 2005. Lubricity of components of biodiesel and petrodiesel. The origin of biodiesel lubricity. Energy and Fuels. 19(3):1192-1200.
Ionic and Non-Ionic Surfactants Prepared from Glycerol - (Abstract)
Holser, R.A., Doll, K.M., Erhan, S.Z. 2004. Ionic and non-ionic surfactants prepared from glycerol. Meeting Abstract.

   

 
Project Team
Moser, Bryan
Shah, Shailesh
Dunn, Robert - Bob
Knothe, Gerhard - Gary
 
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