A SPECIAL ISSUE
A Special Issue on International Conference on Agricultural, Food and Biological Engineering (ICAFBE 2012),
Guangzhou, China - Part I
Guest Editor: Mark Fong
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 609 (2012)
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RESEARCH ARTICLES
Applying the Taguchi Method in Improving the Production of Bacterial Cellulose
Jun-Hong Lin, Wen-Pei Sung, Ting-Yu Chen, Yi-Jen Lin, and Jui-Chih Kuo
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 610-616 (2012)
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Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Polylactide Biocomposite Reinforced with Surface Modified
Coir Fiber
Achanai Buasri, Nattawut Chaiyut, Vorrada Loryuenyong, Kanjanapong Yernpeng, Pamonjita Suksamran, and
Saran Boonnin
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 617-621 (2012)
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A Comparison of Energy Conversion Between Pyrolysis and Gasification Process for Bio-Fuel Production
from Sugarcane Trash
Wasakron Treedet and Ratchaphon Suntivarakorn
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 622-626 (2012)
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Performance of Biodegradable Palm Oil Coolant in Machining Process
Jaharah A. Ghani, Yeong Shoot Kian, Stephanie Tan Chia Ven, Zahira Yaakob, and Che Hassan Che Haron
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 627-630 (2012)
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Effect of Photoperiod on the Growth of Unicellular Microalgae Nannochloropsis sp.
Suzana Wahidin, Ani Idris, and Sitti Raehanah Muhamad Shaleh
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 631-633 (2012)
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Hypolipidemic Effects on Lipid Metabolism and Lipase Inhibition by Black Vinegar Powder
Ji-Cheng Chen, Bao-Dong Zheng, Yu-Ying Zhao, Juan Xu, Jing-Jing Wu, Cheng Luo, Jie Pang, and Guo-Qing He
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 634-639 (2012)
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The Effects of Lectin from Sponge Craniella australiensis on Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Changqing Tong, Wei Li, Qiao Jin, Min Qu, Chengyu Tan, Valentina Molchanova, Irina Chikalovets, and Pavel Lukyanov
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 640-642 (2012)
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Fluidized Bed Gasification of Glycerol Waste for Generation of Fuel Products
Viboon Sricharoenchaikul and Duangduen Atong
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 643-649 (2012)
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Determine the Optimum Process Parameters for Ganoderma Lucidum Soybean Fermentation Liquor
Polysaccharide Using AHP/DEA
Wen-Tsann Lin, Shen-Tsu Wang, and Meng-Hua Li
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 650-655 (2012)
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Helminthosporium gramineum Rabenh f.sp. echinochloae Secondary Metabolites for Biological
Control of Barnyardgrass
Ruimei Geng, Chenggang Luo, and Liuqing Yu
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 656-660 (2012)
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Drying Characteristics of the Furfural Residues of Biomass Hydrolyzation
Ningbo Gao, Aimin Li, Liaoyuan Mao, and Jiwen Yang
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 661-668 (2012)
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Biosorption Mechanisms of Zinc from Aqueous Solution by Using H₃PO₄-Modified Rice Husk
Ying Zhang, Ru Zheng, Yingchao Zhang, and Fang Ma
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 669-672 (2012)
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Temperature Impact on Reforming of Wood Derived Pyrolysis Gas for Hydrogen Production and Tar
Reduction
Thawatchai Wongchang, Suthum Patumsawad, and Bundit Fungtammasan
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 673-677 (2012)
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Improvement of Biological Early Warning System Based on Medaka (Oryzias latipes) Behavioral
Responses to Physiochemical Factors
Zongming Ren, Naizhou Su, Mingsheng Miao, Rongshu Fu, and Gaosheng Zhang
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 678-681 (2012)
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Real-Time Detection of Tannin Concentration of Crude Gall Using Dynamic Microfluidic Centrifugal- and-
Fluorescence Platform
Hsing-Cheng Chang, Jung-Chih Lin, San-Shan Hung, Chun-Han Li, Che-Ming Chang, Shyan-Lung Lin, and
Chern-Sheng Lin
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 682-686 (2012)
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Attempt on Rapid Quantification of Sucrose 6-Acetate Using HPLC-DAD
Bin Shen, Jinshan Wu, and Guoting Zhu
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 687-689 (2012)
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Biodegradation of Atrazine by Acinetobacter sp. DNS32
Ying Zhang, Qingyuan Zhang, Shijie Ge, Miao Hu, and Zhao Jiang
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 690-693 (2012)
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Application of Preservation and Bacterial Inhibition of Electrolytic Water on Water Convolvulus
(Ipomoea aquatica Forsk)
Jen Jung Hsu, Chen Yu Chang, and Ming Chang Wu
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 694-697 (2012)
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Isolation and Screening for Calcium Phosphate Solubilizing of Rhizobium meliloti
Jianfeng Li, Shuqing Zhang, Shangli Shi, David Michalk, and Pinghui Huo
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 698-703 (2012)
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Phycoremediation in Anaerobically Digested Palm Oil Mill Effluent Using Cyanobacterium, Spirulina
platensis
Afifi Zainal, Zahira Yaakob, Mohd Sobri Takriff, Renganathan Rajkumar, and Jaharah Abdul Ghani
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 704-709 (2012)
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The Influence of Several Factors on the Aggregate Ratio of Melanin in Taihe Silky Fowl
Shanghong Wang, Xiaodong Chen, Sicai Hu, and Zhiqiang Wu
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 710-713 (2012)
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Improvement of Yields and Surface Areas of Biochar from Chicken Manure
Minh-Viet Nguyen and Byeong-Kyu Lee
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 714-716 (2012)
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Structural Change Detection in China's Oil-Bioenergy Crops Prices System: A Taxonomy Perspective
Yu Zhao and Yu Zhang
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 717-720 (2012)
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Applications of Building Integrated Photovoltaic Modules in a Greenhouse of Northern Taiwan
Yi-Chun Kuo, Che-Ming Chiang, Po-Cheng Chou, Hsuan-Jui Chen, Chia-Yen Lee, and Chi-Chang Chan
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 721-727 (2012)
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Spatial Model of Grain Production on Country Level Located in Shandong Province
Yujian Yang, Mingchuan Ji, Ping Yang, Chengrun Ji, and Meng Li
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 728-731 (2012)
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Table of Contents to Volume 6, Numbers 1-6, 2012
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 733-737 (2012)
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Author Index to Volume 6, Numbers 1-6, 2012
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 738-747 (2012)
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Subject Index to Volume 6, Numbers 1-6, 2012
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 748-752 (2012)
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RESEARCH ARTICLES
Fabrication and Properties of Polylactic Acid Fabric Based Sandwich Panels with Arylated Soy Protein
Isolate as the Binder
Rakesh Kumar and Doice Moyo
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 521-530 (2012)
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Improving Bleached Pulp Yield and Paper Strength Properties of Eucalyptus Through Integrating
Kraft Pulping to High Kappa Number and Oxygen Delignification
Xiaolin Luo, Huichao Hu, Xin Sheng Chai, Shilin Cao, Liulian Huang, and Lihui Chen
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 531-537 (2012)
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Amphiphilic Maltodextrins Modified with Polyurethane Microparticles
Yu Zhang, Lei Huang, Daixing Jin, Ruixia Yan, Hongli Wang, and Qiangxian Wu
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 538-543 (2012)
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Comparative Study of Sulfite (SPORL), Dilute Acid and NaOH Pretreatments of Bamboo for Enzymatic
Saccharification
Zhiqiang Li, Qiang Yang, Zehui Jiang, Benhua Fei, Zhiyong Cai, and Xuejun Pan
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 544-551 (2012)
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Chitosan: A Valuable Byproduct of Ethanolic Fermentation by Rhizopus oryzae
Masoumeh Heidary Vinche, Keikhosro Karimi, Akram Zamani, and Reihaneh Asachi
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 552-557 (2012)
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Biocompatible Natural Silk Fibers from Argema mittrei
Narendra Reddy, Qiuran Jiang, and Yiqi Yang
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 558-563 (2012)
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Influence of Chemical Treatments on the Interfacial Properties of Ramie Fiber Reinforced
Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) Composites
Nanting Zhou, Bin Yu, Jing Sun, Lan Yao, and Yiping Qiu
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 564-568 (2012)
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Thermal Analysis of Chicken Feather Fibers
Mingjiang Zhan and Richard P. Wool
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 569-572 (2012)
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Influence of Rubber Mastication on Mechanical Properties of Poly(lactic acid)-Based Thermoplastic
Natural Rubber
Varaporn Tanrattanakul, Pranee Bunkaew, and Nutnicha Boonlong
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 573-579 (2012)
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Bioethanol Fermentation Coupling with Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) Production from Condensed
Sweet Sorghum Stalk Juice
Fei Shen, Lin Peng, Lili Lin, Yanzong Zhang, Jun Wu, Xiaohong Zhang, and Shihuai Deng
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 580-587 (2012)
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Bioethanol Production from Cull Dates by Candida kefyr
Haifa Chtourou, Zouhaier Bouallagui, Sami Sayadi, and Abdelhafidh Dhouib
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 588-593 (2012)
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Efficient Bioethanol Production from Glucose-Xylose Mixtures Using Co-Culture of Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Immobilized on Canadian Pine Wood Chips and Free Pichia stipitis
Ravi Dhabhai, Satyendra P. Chaurasia, and Ajay K. Dalai
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 594-600 (2012)
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Bleaching of Liquefied Wood for the Preparation of Aesthetically Manageable Biomaterials
Arnaud Cheumani-Yona, Pavli Pori, Borut Kricej, Andreja Kutnar, Franc Budija, Crtomir Tavzes, and Marko Petric
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 601-607 (2012)
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A SPECIAL ISSUE
Recent Progress in Natural Fibre Composites: Selected Papers from the 3rd International Conference on Innovative
Natural Fibre Composites for Industrial Applications, Ecocomp 2011 and BEPS 2011
Guest Editors: Alexander Bismarck, Christoph Burgstaller, Koon Yang Lee, Bo Madsen, Jörg Müssig, Carlo Santulli, and
Claudio Scarponi
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 343-345 (2012)
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RESEARCH ARTICLES
Improving the Impact Strength Properties of Natural Fibre Thermoplastic Composites
A. El-Sabbagh, L. Steuernagel, and G. Ziegmann
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 346-354 (2012)
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Polyethylene Matrix Composites Reinforced with Keratin Fibers Obtained from Waste Chicken Feathers
Jerzy Korol
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 355-360 (2012)
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Polypropylene/Hemp Fabric Reinforced Composites: Manufacturing and Mechanical Behaviour
C. Scarponi, E. Schiavoni, S. Sánchez-Sáez, E. Barbero, and F. Sarasini
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 361-369 (2012)
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Effect of Silica Containing Immobilized Nanosilver on the Structure and Selected Properties of Wood-Filled
High-Density Polyethylene Composites
Regina Jeziórska, Maria Zielecka, Agnieszka Szadkowska, Zofia ?akowska, and Beata Gutarowska
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 370-379 (2012)
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Influence of Chemical Modification on the Water Uptake Properties of Wood Plastic Composites
Christoph Burgstaller and Wolfgang Stadlbauer
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 380-387 (2012)
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Evaluation on Effect of Surface Modification on the Adhesion Between Wood and Poly(Lactic Acid)
Eustathios Petinakis, Long Yu, George P. Simon, Graham H. Edward, and Katherine Dean
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 388-398 (2012)
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FTIR Study and Mechanical Properties of Cellulose Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites
Katarzyna Merkel and Henryk Rydarowski
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 399-409 (2012)
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Design and Development of Fully Biodegradable Products from Starch Biopolymer and Corn Stalk Fibres
F. Julián, F. X. Espinach, N. Verdaguer, M. A. Pélach, and F. Vilaseca
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 410-417 (2012)
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Renewable Hemp Fibre Insulation Materials
Liga Freivalde, Silvija Kukle, and Stephen Russell
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 418-423 (2012)
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Natural Fibre Cross Sectional Area, Its Variability and Effects on the Determination of Fibre Properties
J. L. Thomason and J. Carruthers
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 424-430 (2012)
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Fungal Mycelium and Cotton Plant Materials in the Manufacture of Biodegradable Molded Packaging Material:
Evaluation Study of Select Blends of Cotton Byproducts
G. A. Holt, G. McIntyre, D. Flagg, E. Bayer, J. D. Wanjura, and M. G. Pelletier
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 431-439 (2012)
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Processing Parameters Influence on Disintegration Intensity of Technical Hemp Fibres
Silvija Kukle, Janis Gravitis, and Anna Putnina
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 440-448 (2012)
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Natural Fibers Woven Structures for Composites Reinforcements
Aina Bernava, Maris Manins, and Silvija Kukle
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 449-455 (2012)
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Interfaces in Natural Fibre Composites: Effect of Surface Energy and Physical Adhesion
C. A. Fuentes, L. Q. N. Tran, C. Dupont-Gillain, A. W. Van Vuure, and I. Verpoest
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 456-462 (2012)
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Mechanical Behavior of Thermo-Mechanical Corn Stalk Fibers in High Density Polyethylene Composites
L. Peña, I. González, R. J. Bayer, N. E. El Mansouri, and F. Vilaseca
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 463-469 (2012)
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Heat Barrier Properties of Green Composites
Hitoshi Takagi, Ke Liu, Ryosuke Osugi, Antonio Norio Nakagaito, and Zhimao Yang
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 470-474 (2012)
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Mineral Microparticles and Wood Flour as Fillers of Different Biocomposites
S. Kuciel, P. Kuzniar, J. Mikula, and A. Liber-Knec
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 475-480 (2012)
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Impact and Flexural Properties of Unidirectional Man-Made Cellulose Reinforced Thermoset Composites
Anja Mader, Eike Volkmann, Rudolf Einsiedel, and Jörg Müssig
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 481-492 (2012)
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Evaluation of Water Absorption Damage in Hemp Fibre Reinforced Unsaturated Polyester Composites by the
Nanoindentation Testing
H. N. Dhakal, Z. Y. Zhang, P. N. B. Reis, S. N. Surip, and N. Bennett
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 493-499 (2012)
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The Influence of Lyocell and Kenaf Fibres on the Mechanical Characteristics of Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) Composites
Nina Graupner and Jörg Müssig
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 500-507 (2012)
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CASE STUDIES
Silk Fibroin as Platform for Neural Cells and Hybrid Optoelectronics
Valentina Benfenati, Anna Sagnella, Camilla Chieco, Nicola Di Virgilio, Michele Muccini, Roberto Zamboni, and
Federica Rossi
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 508-514 (2012)
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Developing Natural Fibre-Based Composite Materials for Canadian Industry Sectors
Z. C. Yu, M. Townsley, M. Alcock, C. Ulven, and S. Potter
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 515-520 (2012)
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REVIEW
Biochar as a Renewable Matrix for the Development of Encapsulated and Immobilized Novel
Added-Value Bioproducts
M. E. González, A. González, C. A. Toro, M. Cea, N. Sepúlveda, M. C. Diez, and R. Navia
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 237-248 (2012)
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RESEARCH ARTICLES
Characterization of Switchgrass, Cellulose, Hemicellulose and Lignin for Thermochemical Conversions
Vamsee Pasangulapati, Ajay Kumar, Carol L. Jones, and Raymond L. Huhnke
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 249-258 (2012)
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Morphology and Properties of Porous and Interconnected Poly( -caprolactone) Matrices Using Solid and
Microcellular Injection Molding
Zhixiang Cui, Haibin Zhao, Yiyan Peng, Michael Kaland, Lih-Sheng Turng, and Changyu Shen
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 259-268 (2012)
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High Quality Biodiesel from Thevetia peruviana Juss: Physico-Chemical, Emission and Fuel
Performance Characteristics
Narendra Kumar Sahoo, Malaya Kumar Naik, Subhalaxmi Pradhan, S. N. Naik, and L. M. Das
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 269-275 (2012)
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Life Cycle Assessment of Ethanol Produced from Wheat Straw
Poritosh Roy and Animesh Dutta
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 276-282 (2012)
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Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Water Hyacinth Substrate by Cellulase, Xylanase and Glucosidase:
Experiments and Optimization
A. Ganguly, A. Gupta, S. Das, A. Dey, and P. K. Chatterjee
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 283-291 (2012)
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Optimization of Diluted Acid Pretreatment of Cytisus striatus and Cistus ladanifer for Bioethanol Production
Nuno Gil, Fernanda C. Domingues, Maria Emília Amaral, and Ana Paula Duarte
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 292-298 (2012)
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New Approach to Oil Palm Trunk Core Lumber Material Properties Enhancement via Resin Impregnation
H. P. S. Abdul Khalil, P. Amouzgar, M. Jawaid, A. Hassan, F. Ahmad, A. Hadiyana, and Rudi Dungani
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 299-308 (2012)
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Evaluation of Electricity Production from Different Biomass Feedstocks Using a Pilot-Scale Downdraft Gasifier
Weerachai Arjharn, Thipsuphin Hinsui, Pansa Liplap, and G. S. Vijaya Raghavan
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 309-318 (2012)
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Tocopherol and Phytosterol Variations in Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Germplasms
Xiangmin Piao, Young Seok Jang, and Hong Sig Kim
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 319-322 (2012)
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Pulp and Fiber Characterization of Bamboo Dissolving Pulp
Xiaojuan Ma, Shilin Cao, Xiaolin Luo, Yushuang Zhang, Fang Huang, Liulian Huang, and Lihui Chen
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 323-328 (2012)
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Properties of Soda and Organosolv Lignins from Apple Tree Pruning
Luis Serrano, Giorgia Spigno, Araceli García, Danila Amendola, and Jalel Labidi
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 329-335 (2012)
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Preparation of Thermo-Sensitive Hydrogels from Acrylated Lignin and N-Isopropylacrylamide
Through Photocrosslinking
Qinghua Feng, Fangeng Chen, and Xuesong Zhou
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 336-342 (2012)
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REVIEW
A Review on Biodiesel
Jutika Boro and Dhanapati Deka
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 125-141 (2012)
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RESEARCH ARTICLES
Heat-Activated Zirconium Sulfate as Acid Heterogeneous Catalyst for Biodiesel Production
Jincheng Ding, Benqiao He, Jiguo Tu, and Jianxin Li
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 142-147 (2012)
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Optimization of Holocellulolytic Enzymes Production by Cladosporium Cladosporioides
Using Taguchi-L'16 Orthogonal Array
T. Chiranjeevi, G. Baby Rani, Anuj K. Chandel, P. V. Satish Sekhar, R. S. Prakasham, and Uma Addepally
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 148-157 (2012)
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Leaf Extract of Dendrophthoe falcata: A Renewable Source for the Green Synthesis of Antibacterial
Silver Nanoparticles
Aruna Jyothi Kora and J. Arunachalam
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 158-164 (2012)
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Surface Modification and Antibacterial Behaviour of Bio-Synthesised MgO Nanoparticles Coated Cotton Fabric
J. Suresh, R. Rajiv Gandhi, S. Gowri, S. Selvam, and M. Sundrarajan
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 165-171 (2012)
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Jute Fiber Reinforced Methacrylated Soybean Oil Based Thermoset Composites Prepared by Vacuum Injection
Molding Technique
Kayode Adekunle, Rima Ghoreishi, Mehdi Ehsani, Sung-Woo Cho, and Mikael Skrifvars
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 172-177 (2012)
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Preparation of Solid Acid Catalyst from Industrial Waste Kraft Lignin for Methyl Oleate Production by Esterification
Xian-Fa Li and Yao Fu
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 178-184 (2012)
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Utilization of Pectin Extracted Sugar Beet Pulp for Composite Application
Bo Liu, Jinwen Zhang, Linshu Liu, and Arland T. Hotchkiss
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 185-192 (2012)
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New Advances in the Fast Pyrolysis of Biomass
G. San Miguel, J. Makibar, and A. R. Fernandez-Akarregi
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 193-203 (2012)
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Biosynthesis of Tin Oxide Nanoparticles Using Corolla Tube of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Flower Extract
R. Rajiv Gandhi, S. Gowri, J. Suresh, S. Selvam, and M. Sundrarajan
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 204-208 (2012)
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Demonstration of Increased Lipid Accumulation Potential of Stigeoclonium sp., Kütz. BUM11007 Under Nitrogen
Starved Regime: A New Source of Lipids for Biodiesel Production
Ramasamy Praveenkumar, Kamarasu Johncy, Davoodbhasha MubarakAli, Durairaj Vijayan, Nooruddin Thajuddin, and
Muthukumaran Gunasekaran
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 209-213 (2012)
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Acute Toxic Effects Caused by Leachate from Five Different Tree Species on Artemia Salina and Vibro Fischeri
Henric Svensson, Britt-Marie Svensson, William Hogland, and Marcia Marques
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 214-220 (2012)
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Reprocessing of Extruded Wood-Plastic Composites; Mechanical Properties
Majid TabkhPaz Sarabi, Amir H. Behravesh, Peyman Shahi, and Ehsan Soury
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 221-229 (2012)
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Wool Keratin Nanofibres for Copper(II) Adsorption
Annalisa Aluigi, Cinzia Tonetti, Claudia Vineis, Claudio Tonin, Raffaella Casasola, and Franco Ferrero
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 230-236 (2012)
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REVIEW
Improving Resin and Film Forming Properties of Native Starches by Chemical and Physical Modification
Trina Ghosh Dastidar and Anil N. Netravali
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 1-24 (2012)
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RESEARCH ARTICLES
Response Surface Analysis of Elemental Composition and Energy Properties of Corn Stover
During Torrefaction
Jaya Shankar Tumuluru, Richard D. Boardman, and Christopher T. Wright
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 25-35 (2012)
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Preparation of Biobased Polymers Derived from Isosorbide by Means of Thiol-Ene Photopolymerization
Ricardo Acosta Ortiz, Antelmo Yasser Ruiz Martínez, and Aida E. García Valdez
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 36-41 (2012)
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Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)/Lignocellulosic Fiber Biocomposite: Effect of Artificial Weathering on
Impact Properties
Venkata S. Chevali, Brent A. Nerenz, and Chad A. Ulven
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 42-50 (2012)
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Preparation of Polyurethane Foams Based on Liquefied Corn Stalk Enzymatic Hydrolysis Lignin
Yan Li, Yanming Han, Tefu Qin, and Fuxiang Chu
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 51-58 (2012)
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Mechanical, Thermal, and Moisture Properties of Plastics with Bean as Filler
N. Sutivisedsak, H. N. Cheng, Sean X. Liu, W. C. Lesch, V. L. Finkenstadt, and A. Biswas
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 59-68 (2012)
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Catalytic Carbonization of Lignin for Production of Electrically Conductive Charcoal
Gang Xiao, Mingjiang Ni, Rui Xiao, Xiang Gao, and Kefa Cen
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 69-74 (2012)
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Preparation of Bio-Based Films and Coatings by Spraying of Native, Fibrous and Viscous Collagen Suspensions
Isabell Sommer, Peter M. Kunz, and Florian Gokel
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 75-85 (2012)
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Synthesis and Characterization of a Novel Bio-Based Reactive Diluent as a Styrene Replacement
Joshua M. Sadler, Anh-Phuong Nguyen, Sylvester M. Greer, Giuseppe R. Palmese, and John J. La Scala
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 86-93 (2012)
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Effect of Medium Composition on the Growth of Nannochloris eucaryotum in Batch Photobioreactors
Giovanni Antonio Lutzu, Antonio Mario Locci, and Giacomo Cao
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 94-100 (2012)
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Experimental Study of Novel Co-Based Catalysts for Tar Model Compound Cracking
Tang Ninglu, Wu Zhengshun, Liu Xiaoyan, Sun Tingting, and Wu Qiangxian
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 101-107 (2012)
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Effects of Pea Protein Nanophase on Structure and Properties of Waterborne Polyurethane-Based Composites
Peter R. Chang, Jingwei Zou, Wulin Shang, Jiahui Yu, Tao Xia, and Jin Huang
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 108-114 (2012)
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COMMUNICATIONS
Cellulose Nano-Fibers from Waste Newspaper
Jitendra K. Pandey, M. S. A. Bistamam, and Hitoshi Takagi
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 115-118 (2012)
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Quantification of Monomers in Poly(glycerol-co-diacid) Gels Using Gas Chromatography
Victor T. Wyatt and Kerby Jones
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 6, 119-124 (2012)
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