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Steven C Cermak (Steve)
New Crops and Processing Technology Research
Lead Scientist

Phone: (309) 681-6233
Fax: (309) 681-6524
Room 1201
1815 N UNIVERSITY ST
PEORIA, IL, 61604-0000

Projects
Industrial Products from New Crops
Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 408837

Publications
Feasibility of cuphea as a new oilseed crop to climate and soil environments - (Abstract)
Kim, K., Gesch, R.W., Johnson, B., Iutzi, F., Berti, M., Marek, L., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Phippen, W. 2008. Feasibility of cuphea as a new oil seed crop, to climate and soil environments [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops. p. 11.
Illinois cuphea progress - 2007. - (Abstract)
Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Behle, R.W., Evangelista, R.L. 2008. Illinois cuphea progress - 2007 [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference. p. 51.
Synthesis and physical properties of estolides 2-ethylhexyl esters from coriander fatty acids capped with various fatty acids - (Abstract)
Cermak, S.C., Epping, R.E. 2008. Synthesis and physical properties of estolides 2-ethylhexyl esters from coriander fatty acids capped with various fatty acids. Bradley University Summer Research Symposium, 8/13/08, Peoria, IL.
NCP oilseed processing pilot plant - (Abstract)
Evangelista, R.L., Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C. 2008. NCP oilseed processing pilot plant. Meeting Abstract. 7.
Comparison of a new estolide oxidative stability package - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cermak, S.C., Biresaw, G., Isbell, T. 2008. Comparison of a new estolide oxidative stability package. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 85(9):879-885.
Estolides - biobased lubricants - (Abstract)
Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Biresaw, G. 2008. Estolides - biobased lubricants [abstract]. International Symposium on Surfactants in Solution. Paper No. O-038.
Synthesis and physical properties of mono-estolides with varying chain lengths - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. 2009. Synthesis and physical properties of mono-estolides with varying chain lengths. Industrial Crops and Products 29(1):205-213.
Cuphea as an alternative feedstock - (Abstract)
Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Behle, R.W., Evangelista, R.L., Gesch, R.W. 2008. Cuphea as an alternative feedstock [abstract]. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society. p. 84.
Examining cuphea as a potential host for western corn rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae): larval development - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Behle, R.W., Hibbard, B.E., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T.A. 2008. Examining cuphea as a potential host for western corn rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae): larval development. Journal of Economic Entomology. 101(3):797-800.
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.
Blown lesquerella and castor estolide oils - (Abstract)
Cermak, S.C., Richardson, R.M., Isbell, T. 2007. Blown lesquerella and castor estolide oils [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops. p. 46.
Full-press oil extraction of Cuphea (PSR23) seeds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Evangelista, R.L., Cermak, S.C. 2007. Full-press oil extraction of Cuphea (PSR23) seeds. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 84:1169-1175.
Synthesis of phenoxy ethers of methyl lesquerolate over solid acid catalysts - (Abstract)
Jackson, M.A., Cermak, S.C., Shanks, B., Yeragi, D. 2007. Synthesis of phenoxy ethers of methyl lesquerolate over solid acid catalysts. American Oil Chemists' Society Meeting. p. 101.
Poly(lactic Acid) Green Composites Using Oilseed Coproducts As Fillers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, C., Evangelista, R.L., Liu, L.S., Cermak, S.C., Hojillaevangelist, M.P., Willett, J.L. 2007. Poly(lactic acid) green composites using oilseed coproducts as fillers. Industrial Crops and Products. 26(1):36-43.
Film-Forming Properties of Estolides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biresaw, G., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. 2007. Film-forming properties of estolides. Tribology Letters. 27(1):69-78.
Enrichment of decanoic acid in cuphea fatty acids via distillation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cermak, S.C., John, A.L., Evangelista, R.L. 2007. Enrichment of Decanoic Acid in Cuphea Fatty Acids via Distillation. Industrial Crops and Products 26(1):93-99.
Synthesis and Physical Properties of Tallow-Oleic Estolide 2-Ethylhexyl Esters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cermak, S.C., Skender, A.L., Deppe, A.B., Isbell, T. 2007. Synthesis and physical properties of tallow-oleic estolide 2-ethylhexyl esters. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 84(5):449-456.
Products Derived From Lesquerella Oil - (Abstract)
Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Deppe, A.B., Lowery, B.A., Dewey, K.B. 2006. Products Derived From Lesquerella Oil [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference. P. 85.
Green Composites of Poly(lactic Acid) and Oilseed Co-Products - (Abstract)
Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, C., Evangelista, R.L., Liu, L.S., Cermak, S.C., Hojillaevangelist, M.P., Willett, J.L. 2006. Green composites of poly(lactic acid) and oilseed co-products [abstract]. UJNR Annual Meeting. P.21.
Preparation and Characterization of Poly (Lactic Acid) Green Composites Using Agricultural Co-Products As Fillers - (Abstract)
Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, L.S., Liu, C., Cermak, S.C., Evangelista, R.L., Hojillaevangelist, M.P., Willett, J.L. 2006. Preparation and characterization of poly (lactic acid) green composites using agricultural co-products as fillers [abstract]. World Conference & Exhibition on Oilseed/Vegetable Oil Utilization, Istanbul, Turkey.
Non-Linear Adsorption Modeling of Fatty Esters and Oleic Estolides Via Boundary Lubrication Coefficient of Friction Measurements - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kurth, T.L., Byars, J.A., Cermak, S.C., Sharma, B.K., Biresaw, G. 2007. Non-linear adsorption modeling of fatty esters and oleic estolides via boundary lubrication coefficient of friction measurements. Wear. 262(5-6):536-544.
2005 Cuphea Progress in Illinois - (Abstract)
Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Lowery, B.A., Evangelista, R.L., Behle, R.W. 2006. 2005 cuphea progress in illinois [abstract]. Great Lakes Regional American Chemical Society Symposium. P. 198
Green Composites Using Poly(lactic Acid) and Agricultural Co-Products - (Abstract)
Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, L.S., Liu, C., Cermak, S.C., Evangelista, R.L., Hojillaevangelist, M.P., Willett, J.L. 2006. Green composites using poly(lactic acid) and agricultural co-products [abstract]. Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference. p.64. n.190.
Estolide Anti-Oxidant Compatibility Investigation - (Abstract)
Cermak, S.C., Biresaw, G., Isbell, T. 2006. Estolide anti-oxidant compatibility investigation [abstract]. 97th AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo Abstracts. p. 76.
Improvement in the Gas Chromatography Resolution of Petroselinate from Oleate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Isbell, T., Green, L.A., Dekeyser, S.S., Manthey, L.K., Kenar, J.A., Cermak, S.C. 2006. Improvement in the gas chromatography resolution of petroselinate from oleate. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 83(5):429-434.
Preparation and Characterization of Poly(lactic Acid) Green Composites Using Agricultural Co-Products As Fillers - (Abstract)
Finkenstadt, V.L., Cermak, S.C., Willett, J.L. 2006. Preparation and characterization of poly(lactic acid) green composites using agricultural co-products as fillers [abstract]. American Chemical Society. n.10.
Investigation of the Elastohydrodynamic Properties of Estolides1 - (Abstract)
Biresaw, G., Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C. 2006. Investigation of the elastohydrodynamic properties of estolides [abstract]. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers. p. 236.
Development of a Functional Fluid from Hydroxy Oils - (Abstract)
Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C. 2005. Development of a functional fluid from hydroxy oils. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers.
Adsorption Behavior of Fatty Esters and Oleic Estolides from Hexadecane Via Coefficient of Friction Measurements - (Abstract)
Kurth, T.L., Cermak, S.C., Biresaw, G. 2005. Adsorption behavior of fatty esters and oleic estolides from hexadecane via coefficient of friction measurements [abstract]. World Tribology Congress III. Available: http://www.conferencetoolbox.org/WTC05/index.cfm.
Synthesis of Biodegradable Lubricants from Tallow - (Abstract)
Skender, A.L., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. 2005. Synthesis of biodegradable lubricants from tallow [abstract]. Regional Meeting of American Chemical Society. p. 1
Physical Properties of Monoestolides with Varying Chain Lengths - (Abstract)
Phillips, J.L., Lowery, B.A., Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C. 2005. Physical properties of monoestolides with varying chain lengths [abstract]. Regional Meeting of American Chemical Society. p. 1.
Physical Properties of Triglyceride Estolides from Lesquerella and Castor Oils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Isbell, T.A., Lowery, B.A., Dekeyser, S.S., Winchell, M.L., Cermak, S.C. 2006. Physical properties of triglyceride estolides from lesquerella and castor oils. Industrial Crops and Products. 23:256-263.
Film-Forming Properties of Estolides - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Biresaw, G., Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C. 2005. Film-forming properties of estolides. Proceedings of World Tribology Congress III. Available: http://www.conferencetoolbox.org/WTC05/index.cfm.
Film-Forming Properties of Estolides - (Abstract)
Biresaw, G., Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C. 2005. Film-forming properties of estolides [abstract]. World Tribology Congress. p. 51.
Adsorption Modeling of Fatty Esters and Oleic Estolides Via Boundary Lubrication Coefficient of Friction Measurements - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Kurth, T.L., Cermak, S.C., Byars, J.A., Biresaw, G. 2005. Adsorption modeling of fatty esters and oleic estolides via boundary lubrication coefficient of friction measurements. In: Proceedings of World Tribology Congress III, September 12-16, 2005, Washington, DC. 2005 CDROM.
Synthesis and Physical Properties of Estolides from Lesquerella and Castor Fatty Acid Esters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cermak, S.C., Brandon, K.B., Isbell, T.A. 2006. Synthesis and physical properties of estolides from lesquerella and castor fatty acid esters. Industrial Crops and Products. 23:54-64.
Synthesis of Lubricants from Plant and Animal Sources - (Abstract)
Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. 2005. Synthesis of lubricants from plant and animal sources. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society.
American Chemical Society Great Lakes Regional Meeting Features Joint Programming with Aocs - (Popular Publication)
Kenar, J.A., Finkenstadt, V.L., Cermak, S.C. 2005. American Chemical Society Great Lakes Regional Meeting features joint programming with AOCS. Inform. 16(2):118-119.
Seed Yield and Oil Content of Cuphea As Affected by Harvest Date - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gesch, R.W., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Forcella, F. 2005. Seed yield and oil content of cuphea as affected by harvest date. Agronomy Journal. 97:817-822.
Cuphea Seed and Oil Yield Response to Harvest Date - (Abstract)
Gesch, R.W., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Forcella, F. 2004. Cuphea seed and oil yield response to harvest date [CD-ROM]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Madison, Wisconsin.
Cuphea Seed Yield, But Not Seed Oil Content Is Reduced by Drought - (Abstract)
Gesch, R.W., Sharratt, B.S., Cermak, S.C. 2004. Cuphea seed yield, but not seed oil content is reduced by drought [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops. p. 38.
Progress on the Synthesis of Hydroxy Phosphonates Vis Lesquerella Oil - (Abstract)
Deppe, A.B., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Cermak, D.M. 2004. Progress on the synthesis of hydroxy phosphonates vis lesquerella oil. Great Lakes Regional American Chemical Society Symposium.
Synthesis and Modification of Lesquerolic Estolides for Use As Industrial Lubricants - (Abstract)
Widaman, A., Cermak, S.C. 2004. Synthesis and modification of lesquerolic estolides for use as industrial lubricants.
Synthesis of Estolides from Lesquerella and Castor Fatty Esthers - (Abstract)
Widaman, A., Stanley, A.M., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. Synthesis of estolides from lesquerella and castor fatty esthers. Great Lakes Regional American Chemical Society Symposium.
Bio-Based Fluids from Lesquerella and Castor - (Abstract)
Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. 2004. Bio-based fluids from lesquerella and castor. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference.
Synthesis of Biodegradable Lubricants - (Abstract)
Cermak, S.C., Skender, A.L., Isbell, T. 2004. Synthesis of biodegradable lubricants. Great Lakes Regional American Chemical Society Symposium.
2004 Cuphea Progress in Illinois - (Abstract)
Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Behle, R.W. 2004. 2004 cuphea progress in Illinois. Great Lakes Regional American Chemical Society Symposium.
Estolides - the Next Bio-Based Functional Fluid - (Review Article)
Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. 2004. Estolides - The next bio-based functional fluid. Inform. 15(8):515-517.
Batch Drying of Cuphea Seeds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T.A., Isbell, J.E., Akerman, G.G., Lowery, B.A., Deppe, A.B. 2005. Batch drying of cuphea seeds. Industrial Crops and Products. 21(3):353-359.
Cuphea-Exploring Insect Interactions with This New Oil Crop - (Abstract)
Behle, R.W., Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C. 2004. Cuphea--exploring insect interactions with this new oil crop [abstract]. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting North Central Branch. p. 30
Functional Fluids from New Crop Oils - (Abstract)
CERMAK, S.C., ISBELL, T. FUNCTIONAL FLUIDS FROM NEW CROP OILS. AMERICAN OIL CHEMISTS' SOCIETY MEETING. 2004.
Recent Developments in the Industrial Utilization of High Capric Cuphea Oil - (Abstract)
ISBELL, T., CERMAK, S.C., EVANGELISTA, R.L. RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE INDUSTRIAL UTILIZATION OF HIGH CAPRIC CUPHEA OIL. AMERICAN OIL CHEMISTS' SOCIETY MEETING. 2004.
Synthesis and Physical Properties of Cuphea-Oleic Estolides and Esters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. 2004. Synthesis and physical properties of cuphea-oleic estolides and esters. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 81:297-303.
Purification of Meadowfoam Monoestolide from Polyestolide. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C. 2004. Purification of meadowfoam monoestolide from polyestolide. Industrial Crops and Products. 19:119-118.
Potential Crops of the Future - (Proceedings/Symposium)
CERMAK, S.C. POTENTIAL CROPS OF THE FUTURE. DYNAMIC CROPPING SYSTEMS: PRINCIPLES, PROCESSES AND CHALLENGES. 165-173. 2003.
Synthesis and Physical Properties of Cost Effective Functional Fluids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
CERMAK, S.C., ISBELL, T. SYNTHESIS AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF COST EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONAL FLUIDS. INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS. 2003. V. 18. P. 183-196.
Synthesis of Hydroxy Phosphonates Vis Lesquerella Oil - (Abstract) - (07-May-03)
Estolides Overcome Traditional Vegetable Based Lubricant Shortfalls - (Abstract) - (07-May-03)
Improved Oxidative Stability of Estolide Esters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
CERMAK, S.C., ISBELL, T. 2003. IMPROVED OXIDATIVE STABILITY OF ESTOLIDE ESTERS. INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS. 18:223-230.
New Lubricants Via Mono-Estolides - (Abstract) - (28-Aug-02)
Physical Properties of Lesquerella Oil Estolides - (Abstract) - (28-Aug-02)

   
 
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