Session: Poster Session: Sustainability and Sustainable Biorefineries (2012 Annual Meeting)

602a

Axial Dispersion in a Horizontally Rotating Scraped Surface Bioreactor
Mahyar Ghorbanian, University of Louisville; R. Eric Berson, University of Louisville

602aa

Cycle Operation of Laboratory-Scaled Adsorption Heat Pump for Regenerating Steam From Waste Water
Yoshiho Iwama, Kyushu University; Yuuki Tanaka, Kyushu University; Kazuya Nakashima, Kyushu University; Bing Xue, Kyushu University; Agung Tri Wijayanta, Kyushu University; Koichi Nakaso, Kyushu University; Jun Fukai, Kyushu University

602ab

Investigation of Application for Star Block Copolymer As a Material for Photocatalytic Degradation of Chlorophenols
Seung-Gun Chung, Korea University; Yong-Soo Choi, Korea Institute of Science and Technology; Jae-Woo Choi, Korea Institute of Science and Technology; Sang-hyup Lee, Korea Institute of Science and Technology

602ac

Adsorption of Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics Onto Activated Sludge: Implications for Membrane Bioreactor Operation
Ke He, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Lee Blaney, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

602ad

Ozone Treatment of Tetracycline Antibiotics: Transformation Kinetics and Removal in Water/Wastewater Matrices
Zachary Hopkins, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Lee Blaney, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

602ae

Kinetics Study of Calcium Carbonate Decomposition At High CO2 Environment
Yong-Hua Duan, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology,; De-Long Xu, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology; Hui Li, Institute of Powder Engineering; Lele Zhang, Xi'an University of Architecture &Technology, Institute of Powder Engineering, Xi'an, China; Xiao Fan, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology,; Wen-bin Yang, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology,; Yong Min, Institute of Powder Engineering

602af

Looking for Optimal Conditions to Manufacture Activated Carbon From Barley Husk by Single- or Dual-Optimization
Margarita Loredo Cancino, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León; Eduardo Soto Regalado, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León; Maria Teresa Garza González, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León; Refugio Bernardo García Reyes, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León; Felipe de Jesús Cerino Córdova, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León; Azucena García León, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León

602ah

Fouling Rates of Synthetic Thin Stillage
Ravi K. Challa, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; David B. Johnston, USDA/ARS/ERRC; Vijay Singh, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; M. E. Tumbleson, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Nicki J. Engeseth, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Kent D. Rausch, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

602ai

A Comparative Study of Biodiesel Synthesis From Soybean Oil Via Transesterification Reaction Using Calcium Methoxide in the Absence and Presence of Ultrasound
Vishwanath G Deshmane, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Yusuf G. Adewuyi, North Carolina A&T State University

602aj

Biofuels From Pyrolysis of North-American Grass Species
Shantanu Kelkar, Michigan State University; Christopher M. Saffron, Michigan State University

602ak

Comparing Performance and Re-Acclimation of Two Phase Partitioning Bioreactor and Ordinary Bioreactor Under Starvation Period
Amin Yoosefi Booshehri, NTU

602al

Comparison of Biocrude From Micro- and Macroalgae
Griffin W. Roberts, University of Kansas; Marie-Odile Fortier, University of Kansas; Belinda S.M. Sturm, University of Kansas; Susan M. Stagg-Williams, University of Kansas

602am

Determination of Triacylglyceride Hydrolysis Kinetics in Soybean Oil and Algal Systems
Joshua C. Wissinger, University of Toledo; Amber L. Bosley, University of Toledo; Constance Schall, University of Toledo

602an

Effect of Particle Size On Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Pretreated Miscanthus
Esha Khullar, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Bruce S. Dien, USDA-ARS NCAUR; Kent D. Rausch, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; M. E. Tumbleson, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Vijay Singh, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

602ao

Fiber Reactor Engineering Design Package for Ultra-High Efficiency Biodiesel Manufacturing
Raul Rivas-Villarreal, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Patrick L. Mills, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; John Massingill Jr., Advanced Materials and Processes

602ap

Induction of Microalgal Lipids for Biodiesel Production
Wilbel J. Brewer, Michigan Technological University; Ching-An Peng, Michigan Technological University

602aq

Modeling of High Temperature Biochar Gasification and Methane Reforming
Aaron W. Palumbo, University of Colorado at Boulder; Erica L. Jorgensen, University of Colorado at Boulder; Alan W. Weimer, University of Colorado at Boulder

602ar

Process Synthesis for an Organic Rankine Cycle Using Low Enthalpy Geothermal Sources
Jesús D. Arrieta, Industrial University of Santander; Omar J. Guerra, Colombian Petroleum Institute (ICP), ECOPETROL S.A.; Ariel Uribe Rodriguez, Colombian Petroleum Institute (ICP), ECOPETROL S.A.

602as

Rapid Lipid Quantification of Algal Biomass Using Thermo-Gravimetric Analysis
Balakrishna Maddi, University of Toledo; Patrick Bollin, Kansas State University; Agasteswar Vadlamani, The University of Toledo; Sridhar Viamajala, University of Toledo; Sasidhar Varanasi, University of Toledo

602at

Scalable Biosynthesis of Quantum Dots for Bioenergy Applications
Victora F. Berard, Lehigh University; Chris K. Kiely, Lehigh University; Steven McIntosh, Lehigh University; Bryan W. Berger, Lehigh University

602au

Treated Effluent Water Use in Cellulosic Ethanol Production
Divya Ramchandran, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Kishore Rajagopalan, Illinois Sustainability Technology Center; Timothy J. Strathmann, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Vijay Singh, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

602av

Waste From Beer Fermentation Broth; A Potent Source of Bioethanol and Hydrolyzing Enzymes
Waleed Ahmad Khattak, Kyungpook National University; Mazhar Ul-Islam, Kyungpook National University; Minkyung Kang, Kyungpook National University; Joong Kon Park, Kyungpook National University

602ax

Effect of Engulfing Fire to Thermal Decomposition of Type III Composite Cylinder
Jae Hun Lee, Institute of Gas safety R&D; Hyo Kim, University of Seoul

602ay

Mixed Metal Oxide Reduction/Oxidation Cycle for Thermochemical Energy Storage in Solid Particles
Brian D. Ehrhart, University of Colorado at Boulder; Nathan P. Siegel, Bucknell University; Eric N. Coker, Sandia National Laboratories; Alan W. Weimer, University of Colorado at Boulder

602az

Bioinspired Electrets for Solar Energy Conversion
Srigokul Upadhyayula, University of California; Robert Bonderer, University of California, Riverside; Duoduo Bao, University of California; Brent Millare, University of California, Riverside; Khalid Ashraf, University of California; Amy Ferreira, University of California, Riverside; Roger Lake, University of California; Valentine I. Vullev, University of California, Riverside

602az

Integrated Use of Geographic Informational System and MIXED-Integer Linear Programming for Indentifying Optimal Agricultural Areas for Sewage Sludge Amendment: A Case Study of Catalonia
Pavel Vaskan, University Rovira i Virgilii

602b

Algal De-Watering Using Temperature Sensitive Hydrogels: A Preliminary Step in the Harvesting Process
Agasteswar Vadlamani, The University of Toledo; Sridhar Viamajala, University of Toledo; Sasidhar Varanasi, University of Toledo

602ba

Verification of Biochar Pyrolysis
Lucas J. Rice, University of Missouri

602bb

Microwave-High Temperature Pretreatment and Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Sugarcane Bagasse
Milad R.Esfahani, Tennessee Technological University; Mehrdad Azin, IROST

602bc

Life Cycle Assessment of Plasticizers: DEHP Versus “Green” Alternatives
Yuan Li, University of Pittsburgh; Eric J. Beckman, University of Pittsburgh

602bd

Improved Reproducibility in HPLC Analytical Techniques and Use of MALDI-MS in Biofuel Related Research
Samira Vasheghani Farahani, University of Toledo; Michael Mayer, University of Toledo

602be

Modification of Calcium Based CO2 Sorbents Using Modified Metal Oxides Powders
Wen-bin Yang, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology,; Hui Li, Institute of Powder Engineering; Yong-Hua Duan, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology,; Xiaodan Fan, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, Shaanxi, P.R. China; Yong Min, Institute of Powder Engineering

602bf

Pretreatment of Wheat Straw Using the H2O-SO2 System At Elevated Temperatures
Weina Liu, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology; Yucui Hou, Taiyuan Normal University; Muge Niu, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology; Weize Wu, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology

602bg

Evaluating the Potentials of Paper Mill Sludge (PMS) As Feedstock for Biofuels Production
Joseph Reckamp, Villanova University; Rene Garrido, Villanova University; Nydia Ruiz-Felix, Villanova University; Justinus A. Satrio, Villanova University

602bh

Characterization and Fast Pyrolysis Study of Phragmites Australis to Evaluate Its Potential As Feedstock for Biofuels Production
Lindsay Peterson, Villanova University ; Rene Garrido, Villanova University; Nydia Ruiz-Felix, Villanova University; Justinus A. Satrio, Villanova University

602bi

Development of Biodiesel Production Facility for Utilizing Waste Cooking Oil
Brian Delancy, Villanova University; Brooks Hopkins, Villanova University; Justinus A. Satrio, Villanova University

602bj

Enhanced Lignocellulose Conversion to Biofuels with Thermophilic Bacteria and Thermostable Enzymes
Aditya Bhalla, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology; Kenneth Bischoff, USDA-ARS, NCAUR; Rajesh K. Sani, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology

602bk

A Green Carbon Supported Au Catalyst for Acetylene Hydrochlorination Into Vinyl-Chloride-Monomers for Polyvinyl Chloride Production
Kai Zhou, Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and TechnologyTsinghua Univ.

602bl

Preparation of MgO Nanoparticles and Its Utilization for CO2 Chemisorption
Vishwanath G Deshmane, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Yusuf G. Adewuyi, North Carolina A&T State University

602c

Situ Detection of Fermentative Activity by Redox Potential Measure and Its Applications During Ethanol Fermentation
Chen-Guang Liu, Dalian University of Technology

602d

CFD Modeling and Design of a Gravity Settler for Algae Harvesting
Karl Scott, Cleveland State University; Scott Hug, Cleveland State University; Joanne Belovich, Cleveland State University; Jorge E. Gatica, Cleveland State University

602e

Algal Genotyping in an Open System and a Bioreactor
Alice C. Jernigan, University of Arkansas; Christa N. Hestekin, University of Arkansas

602f

Enhancement of H2 and CO2 Uptake for the Production of Biodiesel in Ralstonia Eutropha
Ryan Sullivan, National Renewable Energy Laboratory; Pin-Ching Maness, National Renewable Energy Laboratory; Carrie Eckert, National Renewable Energy Laboratory; Jianping Yu, National Renewable Energy Laboratory

602g

Biodiesel Production From Cynara Cardunculus Crop: Economic, Environmental and Social Assessment
Carmen M Torres, Universitat Rovira i Virgili; Sergio D. Ríos, Universitat Rovira i Virgili; Carles Torras, Universitat Rovira i Virgili; Joan Salvadó, Universitat Rovira i Virgili; Laureano Jiménez, Universitat Rovira i Virgili

602h

Reducing the Energy Consumption of Biofuel Production Using a Solar Assisted Steam Generation System with Heat Storage
Robert Brunet, Universitat Rovira i Virgili; Gonzalo Guillén, Universitat Politécnica de Catalunya; Laureano Jiménez, Universitat Rovira i Virgili

602i

Biomass-Solvent Catalytic Reactions: Assessing Sugars and Intermediates by HPLC and GCMS
Sipho C. Ndlela, Iowa State University

602j

High Pressure, Oxygen Blown Entrained-Flow Gasification of Bio-Oil
Nicholas Creager, Iowa State University; Robert C. Brown, Iowa State University

602k

Optimal CO2 Sequestration From Different Industrial Emissions to Yield an Algae-Based Biorefinery
Eusiel Rubio-Castro, Universidad Autonoma de Sinaloa; José María Ponce-Ortega, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo; Medardo Serna-González, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo; Mahmoud El-Halwagi, Texas A&M University

602l

Production of the Recombinant Trichoderma Reesei Endogluconase Protein Cel7B by Using the Kluyveromyces Lactis Yeast
Zainab Alshoug, MTU; Michael J. Brodeur-Campbell, Michigan Technological University; David R. Shonnard, Michigan Technological University

602m

Thermal-Catalytic Cracking of Lignin for Production of Value-Added Chemicals
Tae Hyun Kim, Kongju National University; Chang Geun Yoo, Iowa State University; Kyong-Hwan Lee, (2) Korea Institute of Energy Research

602n

Potential Carbonyl Condensation Reaction in Detoxification of Phenolic Model Compounds for Bioethanol Fermentation
Maobing Tu, Auburn University; Rui Xie, Auburn University; Yonnie Wu, Auburn University

602o

Medium and High Through-Put Characterization of Biofuel Feedstocks
Erica Gjersing, National Renewable Energy Laboratory; Angela Ziebell, National Renewable Energy Laboratory; Robert Sykes, National Renewable Energy Laboratory; Geoffrey Turner, National Renewable Energy Laboratory; Renee Happs, National Renewable Energy Laboratory; Melvin Tucker, National Renewable Energy Laboratory; Stephen R. Decker, National Renewable Energy Laboratory; Mark F. Davis, National Renewable Energy Laboratory; Brian H. Davison, BioEnergy Science Center and Oak Ridge National Laboratory

602p

Comparison of Enzymatic Reactivity of Corn Stover Solids Prepared by Dilute Acid, AFEX, and Ionic Liquid Pretreatments
Xiadi Gao, University of California, Riverside; Rajeev Kumar, University of California, Riverside; Charles Wyman, University of California Riverside, CE-CERT

602q

Understanding How Cell Wall Differences in Agave, Poplar, and Switchgrass Affect Deconstruction in Pretreatment and Enzymatic Hydrolysis
Hongjia Li, University of California, Riverside; Sivakumar Pattathil, University of Georgia; Marcus Foston, Georgia Institute of Technology; Reichel Samuel, Georgia Institute of Technology; Rajeev Kumar, University of California, Riverside; Arthur J. Ragauskas, Georgia Institute of Technology; Michael G. Hahn, University of Georgia; Charles E. Wyman, University of California Riverside, CE-CERT

602r

Bacteria Engineered for Bio-Styrene Production
Rebekah McKenna, Arizona State University; Shawn Pugh, Arizona State University; Warinsinee Phusitkanchana, Arizona State University; David R. Nielsen, Arizona State University

602s

Decomposition of Microcrystalline Cellulose by Organic Solvents At Sub- and Supercritical Conditions
Anton Koriakin, Yonsei University; Nguyen Van Hai, Yonsei University; Chang-Ha Lee, Yonsei University

602t

Transgenic Expression of Thermomyces Lanuginosus Lipase in Plants for the Enzymatic Production of Biodiesel
Michael Gagnon, University of New Hampshire; Jonathan Fogel, University of New Hampshire; Subhash Minocha, University of New Hampshire; Palligarnai Vasudevan, University of New Hampshire

602u

Comparison of Catalysts for Applications in Biomass Fast Pyrolysis
Shantanu Kelkar, Michigan State University; Christopher M. Saffron, Michigan State University

602v

Gas Emissions From the Storage of Western Red Cedar
Xiao He, University of British Columbia; Anthony K. Lau, University of British Columbia; Shahab Sokhansanj, Oak Ridge National Laboratory; C. Jim Lim, University of British Columbia; Xiaotao T. Bi, University of British Columbia

602w

Wastewater Treatment of Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics Using the UV-H2O2 Advanced Oxidation Process
Sebastian Snowberger, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Lee M. Blaney, University of Maryland Baltimore County

602y

Adsorption Properties of Functionalized PFA-Derived Carbons
Ali Qajar, PennState University; Maryam Peer, Pennsylvania State University; Henry C. Foley, Pennsylvania State University

602z

Surfactant Addition to Alkali Solutions for Increased Carbon Dioxide Absorption Rates
Brett P. Spigarelli, Michigan Technological University