A SPECIAL ISSUE
A Special Issue on Advanced Uses of Biochar and Co-Products: Giving Added Value to
Lignocellulosic and Residual Biomass
Guest Editor: Rodrigo Navia
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 665-666 (2013)
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RESEARCH ARTICLES
Characterization of Torrefied Willow for Combustion Application
Bimal Acharya and Animesh Dutta
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 667-674 (2013)
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Char Characteristics from the Pyrolysis of Straw, Wood and Coal at High Temperatures
Xuebin Wang, Weigang Xu, Limeng Zhang, Zhongfa Hu, Houzhang Tan, Yingying Xiong, and Tongmo Xu
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 675-683 (2013)
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Lignin Removal from Lignocellulosic Hydrolyzates by Flocculation with Polyethylene Oxide
L. Rakesh Yasarla and Bandaru V. Ramarao
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 684-689 (2013)
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Material Balance and Energy Balance Analysis for Syngas Generation by a Pilot-Plant Scale Downdraft Gasifier
Caixia Wan, Fei Yu, Yongcheng Zhang, Qi Li, and James Wooten
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 690-695 (2013)
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Selective Production of Phenol, Guaiacol and 2,6-Dimethoxyphenol by Alkaline Hydrothermal Conversion of Lignin
Yu Zhang, Yue Yuan Ye, Juan Fan, and Jie Chang
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 696-701 (2013)
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Pyrolysis Characteristics and Kinetics of Bamboo
Xinying Wang, Danxi Li, Baomin Yang, Yuqi Liu, and Wei Li
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 702-707 (2013)
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Activated Carbon from Various Agricultural Wastes by Chemical Activation with KOH: Preparation and
Characterization
H. P. S. Abdul Khalil, M. Jawaid, P. Firoozian, Umer Rashid, Aminul Islam, and Hazizan Md. Akil
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 708-714 (2013)
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Turf Root Enhancement by Amendment of Jandakot Sands of Western Australia with Different Rates of Biochar
N. Khan and S. Shea
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 715-723 (2013)
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Biochar Derived from Agricultural and Forestry Residual Biomass: Characterization and Potential
Application for Enzymes Immobilization
M. E. González, M. Cea, N. Sangaletti, A. González, C. Toro, M. C. Diez, N. Moreno, X. Querol, and R. Navia
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 724-732 (2013)
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Activated Carbon Derived from Wood Biochar and Its Application in Supercapacitors
S. Koutcheiko and V. Vorontsov
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 733-740 (2013)
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Biochar as a Partial Replacement of Peat in Pesticide-Degrading Biomixtures Formulated with Different Soil Types
M. Cristina Diez, Marcela Levio, Gabriela Briceño, Olga Rubilar, Gonzalo Tortella, and Felipe Gallardo
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 741-747 (2013)
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Table of Contents to Volume 7, Numbers 1-6, 2013
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 749-754 (2013)
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Author Index to Volume 7, Numbers 1-6, 2013
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 755-764 (2013)
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Subject Index to Volume 7, Numbers 1-6, 2013
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 765-769 (2013)
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REVIEW
Role of Lignin in Bio-Ethanol Production from Lignocellulosic Biomass
Jing Zhao, Chunshan Quan, and Shengdi Fan
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 533-540 (2013)
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RESEARCH ARTICLES
Macadamia Nutshell Powder Filled Poly Lactic Acid Composites with Triacetin as a Plasticizer
Rakesh Kumar, Osei Ofosu, and Rajesh D. Anandjiwala
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 541-548 (2013)
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Drying, Grinding and Pelletization Studies on Raw and Formulated Biomass Feedstock's for Bioenergy Applications
Neal A. Yancey, Jaya Shankar Tumuluru, and Christopher T. Wright
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 549-558 (2013)
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Prediction Model and In-Digester Control of Residual Alkali Content in Black Liquor During Kraft Pulping of
Eucalyptus
Xiaolin Luo, Jing Liu, Huaiyu Zhan, Shilin Cao, Liulian Huang, and Lihui Chen
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 559-565 (2013)
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Life Cycle Assessment of Willow Produced in Short Rotation Coppices for Energy Purposes
Micha Krzyzaniak, Mariusz Stolarski, Stefan Szczukowski, and Józef Tworkowski
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 566-578 (2013)
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Characterization of Ball Milling Pretreated Corn Stover and Optimization Enzymatic Hydrolysis Parameters
Zengxiang Lin, Hongman Zhang, and Jiping Shi
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 579-587 (2013)
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Evaluation of Functional Units Including Time-Dependent Properties for Environmental Impact Modeling of
Biobased Composites
S. A. Miller, M. D. Lepech, and S. L. Billington
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 588-599 (2013)
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A Study of the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Biobased Polylactic Acid/Polyhydroxybutyrate-Co-Valerate
Blend and Foams
Qi Guan, Reza Rizvi, and Hani E. Naguib
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 600-608 (2013)
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Interrelation Between the Variety and the Mechanical Properties of Flax Fibres
A. Thuault, S. Eve, P. Jouannot-Chesney, J. Bréard, and M. Gomina
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 609-618 (2013)
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Sweet Sorghum Stalk Juice Storage and Subsequent Ethanol Fermentation with Sodium Benzoate
Fei Shen, Zhanghong Wang, Yu Shi, Lili Lin, Yanzong Zhang, Gang Yang, Shihuai Deng, and Ronghou Liu
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 619-625 (2013)
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Activated Sludge Oil: Identification and Characterization of Components
Patrisha J. Pham, Rafael Hernandez, Emmanuel D. Revellame, and William T. French
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 626-638 (2013)
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Thermal Behaviors and Mechanical Properties of Polylactic Acid-Bagasse Composite Film
Chamaiporn Yamoum and Rathanawan Magaraphan
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 639-647 (2013)
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Biobutanol Production from Cassava Starch by a Co-Culture of Clostridium butylicum and Bacillus subtilis: Effect of
Batch and Fed-Batch Fermentation with pH-Control and In Situ Product Recovery
Hanh Thi My Tran, Benjamas Cheirsilp, Brian Hodgson, and Kamontam Umsakul
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 648-654 (2013)
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Preparation of Self-Assembled Chitin Nanofibers by Regeneration from Ion Gels Using Calcium
Halide dihydrate/Methanol Solutions
Rie Tajiri, Tatsuya Setoguchi, Satoshi Wakizono, Kazuya Yamamoto, and Jun-Ichi Kadokawa
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 655-659 (2013)
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Delignification Kinetics of Lime Pretreatment-An Ineluctable Tread for Augmenting Saccharification
Soumya Sasmal, Vaibhav V. Goud, and Kaustubha Mohanty
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 660-664 (2013)
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A SPECIAL ISSUE
A Special Issue on International Conference on Agricultural, Food and Biological Engineering (ICAFBE 2012),
Guangzhou, China-Part III
Guest Editor: Mark Fong
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 429 (2013)
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RESEARCH ARTICLES
Plant Dyes as Photosensitizer for a Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell
Li-Shian Shi, Kuang-Chyi Lee, Ming-Shung He, and Hsin Her Yu
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 430-438 (2013)
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Application of Chitosan on Wool-Viscose Nonwoven for Wound Dressing
Saniyat Islam, Lyndon Arnold, and Rajiv Padhye
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 439-443 (2013)
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Function Properties of Collagen from the Skin of Amiurus nebulosus
Lili Chen, Li Zhao, Meilan Yuan, and Hua Liu
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 444-448 (2013)
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Microwave-Assisted Fatty Acid Methyl Ester Production from Hazelnut Oil
Didem Özçimen
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 449-456 (2013)
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Characteristic of Biodiesel Fuel Derived from Palm Oil
Rizalman Mamat, Rafidah Rahim, Abdul Adam Abdullah, Amir Aziz, and Nik Rosli Abdullah
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 457-460 (2013)
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Effect of Exhaust Gas Recirculation System and Air Temperature on Exhaust Emission of a Diesel Engine
Operating with Biodiesel
Rizalman Mamat, Ahmad Fitri Yusop, Abdul Adam Abdullah, Amir Aziz, and Nik Rosli Abdullah
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 461-463 (2013)
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Characteristic of Particulate Matter (PM) of Diesel Engine Using Palm Oil Methyl Ester (PME) Fuel
Ahmad Fitri Yusop, Rizalman Mamat, Agung Sudrajad, and Mohd Hafizil Mat Yasin
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 464-467 (2013)
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Behavior of Nitrifying and Denitrifying Bacteria in a Membrane Bioreactor with Addition of PAC/O₃
Mo-Jie Sun, Hong-Hong Wang, and Hai-Feng Zhang
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 468-472 (2013)
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Preparation and Characterization of Novel Chitosan-Based Microcapsule Containing Patchouli Oil
Ziming Yang, Maofang Huang, Zheng Peng, Yuxin Pang, Lingxue Kong, Guangtao Han, and Puwang Li
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 473-476 (2013)
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Evaluation of Mechanical Property for JFRP (Jute Fiber Reinforced Plastic)
Yun-Hae Kim, Hee-Beom An, Dong-Hun Yang, Sung-Won Yoon, Jun-Mu Park, Chan-Yeob Park, Hyeung-Sik Choi, and
Hitoshi Takagi
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 477-480 (2013)
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Distribution and Source of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in the Sediments of Northern Kaohsiung Harbor,
Taiwan
Cheng-Di Dong, Chih-Feng Chen, and Chiu-Wen Chen
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 481-486 (2013)
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A Three-Component Model of Single Fibre Curvature of Wool Fibers, Part II: Numerical Simulations
Huawu Liu, W. G. Bryson, and Fanjie Chu
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 487-490 (2013)
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A Three-Component Model of Single Fibre Curvature in Wool Fibres, Part I: Bending Rigidity and Stiffness
Huawu Liu, W. G. Bryson, and Fanjie Chu
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 491-495 (2013)
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Physico-Chemical Characterization of Cellulose Extracted from Ficus Leaves
Kanchireddy Obi Reddy, Chidige Uma Maheswari, and Mukul Shukla
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 496-499 (2013)
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Evaluation of Mechanical Properties for Jute/Bamboo Hybrid Composite
Yun-Hae Kim, Chan-Yeob Park, Seon-Young Kang, Hee-Beom An, Sung-Won Yoon, and Hyeung-Sik Choi
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 500-503 (2013)
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Effect of Different Organic Materials on the Structure of Humus in Black Soil Revealed by Thermal (TG-DTA)
Analyses
Jianming Li, Jinggui Wu, Chen Shao, and Jun Ren
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 504-508 (2013)
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Microbial Degradation of Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) by Aneurinibacillus aneurinilyticus
Korawit Chaisu, Albert Linton Charles, Yuan-Kuang Guu, and Chiu-Hsia Chiu
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 509-511 (2013)
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Potential of Domestically Produced and Imported Tung (Vernicia Fordii) Seeds for Biofuels
Chin-Hsiue Chang, Hsing-Chun Lin, Chang-Hsing Chang, Ching-Cheng Chang, and Shih-Hsun Hsu
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 512-515 (2013)
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The Effect of Bioplastic Mixed in Organic Fertilizer on Corn Growth and Soil Properties
Rochana Tangkoonboribun, Suriya Sassanarakkit, Rattana Tantisiriwit, Preecha Rungkvae, and Prasit Bumrungsuk
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 516-518 (2013)
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Optimization of Microwave-Assisted Ethanol Extraction of Brown Pigment from Longan Seeds by Response Surface
Methodology
Haocheng Wei, Xujian Qiu, Chuanbo He, Hejian Xiong, Fahe Chen, and Fengxia Tang
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 519-524 (2013)
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Preparation and Electrochemical Research of Anode Catalyst PtRuNi/C for Direct Methanol Fuel Cell
Qiaoxia Li, Qunjie Xu, Xiaojin Zhou, and Jinguang Li
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 525-528 (2013)
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Research on Resource Utilization of Wastewater from the Production of Soybean Products
Wei Qun, Sun Yumei, Zhao Jun, and Qu Peng
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 529-532 (2013)
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RESEARCH ARTICLES
Continuous Extrusion Foaming of Lignin Enhanced Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)
Omar Faruk and Mohini Sain
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 309-314 (2013)
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Quality of Cooking Fuel Briquettes Produced Locally from Charcoal Dust and Sawdust in Kenya
M. Njenga, N. Karanja, R. Jamnadass, J. Kithinji, C. Sundberg, and R. Jirjis
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 315-322 (2013)
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Preparation and Characterization of Porous Chuanxiong Polysaccharide/Squid Skin Collagen Composite Scaffolds
Zhang Weijie, Wang Peng, Wang Yonggang, Fu Wandong, Pu Xiuying, Zhang Fei, Hua Dawei, Ma Sujuan, Chenzhuo, and
Wang Minggang
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 323-330 (2013)
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Microencapsulation of Biobased Phase Change Material by Interfacial Polycondensation for Thermal Energy
Storage Applications
Cai-Hong Liu and Xun Yu
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 331-335 (2013)
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Development of a Fixed-Bed Pyrolysis Reactor from Local Materials for Thermochemical Conversion of
Lignocellulosic Biomass
Isaac Femi Titiladunayo, Armando G. McDonald, and Olorunnisola Peter Fapetu
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 336-347 (2013)
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Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Glycerol-Based Polymer Films Infused with Plant Cell Wall Polysaccharides
Victor T. Wyatt, Madhav P. Yadav, Nicholas Latona, and Cheng-Kung Liu
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 348-356 (2013)
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Catalytic Cracking of Waste Cooking Oil for the Production of Synthesis Gas
Qin Li, Wu Zhengshun, Xiao Shaofei, Liu Xiaoyan, Sun Tingting, Wu Qiangxian, and Zhang Yu
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 357-366 (2013)
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Chemical Nature of Carbonaceous Materials from Biomass by Hydrothermal Carbonization and Low Temperature
Conversion
B. Weber, E. A. Stadlbauer, S. Eichenauer, C. Koch, K. Albert, M. Kramer, and D. Steffens
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 367-375 (2013)
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Dilute-Acid Hydrolysis of Apple, Orange, Apricot and Peach Pomaces as Potential Candidates for Bioethanol
Production
Can Ucuncu, Canan Tari, Hande Demir, Ali Oguz Buyukkileci, and Banu Ozen
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 376-389 (2013)
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Improving Poly-( Glutamic Acid) Production and Reducing Impurities in Fermentation Broth by Medium
Optimization Using Bacillus. licheniformis CGMCC3336
Changsheng Qiao, Shuai Zhang, Zheng Li, Xiao Chen, Xue Li, and Lingfeng Lan
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 390-394 (2013)
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Effect of Crosslinker and Micro/Nano Crystalline Cellulose on the Biodegradation of Starch/Polyvinyl Alcohol Films
Sonakshi Maiti, Dipa Ray, and Debarati Mitra
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 395-408 (2013)
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Comparison of Separate Hydrolysis and Fermentation versus Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation of
Pretreated Wheat Straw to Ethanol by Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Badal C. Saha, Nancy N. Nichols, and Michael A. Cotta
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 409-414 (2013)
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Utilization of Biodiesel Derived Crude Glycerol by Fungal Isolates for Biomass and Single Cell Oil Production
K. Marchand, W. D. Lubitz, and R. W. Nicol
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 415-419 (2013)
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Spent Coffee Grounds as a Renewable Source of Bioactive Compounds
F. Acevedo, M. Rubilar, E. Scheuermann, B. Cancino, E. Uquiche, M. Garcés, K. Inostroza, and C. Shene
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 420-428 (2013)
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A SPECIAL ISSUE
A Special Issue on International Conference on Agricultural, Food and Biological Engineering (ICAFBE 2012),
Guangzhou, China - Part II
Guest Editor: Mark Fong
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 175 (2013)
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RESEARCH ARTICLES
Development of Thermoplastic Material Food Packaging Considering Technical, Economic and Environmental
Criteria
Ángel Fernández, Carlos Javierre, Jaime González, and Daniel Elduque
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 176-183 (2013)
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Performance Analysis of Twin Stack Direct Methanol Fuel Cells with Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic Anode
Channels
Kao-Feng Yarn, Yu-Jen Pan, Kuo-Yi Huang, Win-Jet Luo, and Chun-Nan Chen
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 184-188 (2013)
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Biodiesel Manufactured from Waste Cooking Oil by Alkali Transerification Reaction and Its Vehicle Application
Jai-Houng Leu
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 189-193 (2013)
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Influence of Buffer Electrolyte and pH on the Electrochemical Performance of Glucose Oxidase-Laccase
Biofuel Cell
N. Asrul, Raihan Othman, H. M. Salleh, and A. M. M. Ali
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 194-197 (2013)
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Microwave Catalytic Process for the Production of Biodiesel
Chen-Yu Chang, Ching-Hsing Lin, Mei-Yin Hwa, Yao-Chuan Lee, and Wei-Ming Tseng
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 198-201 (2013)
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Study on Engine Performance of IDI Diesel Engine Fuelled by Biodiesels
Hyung Gon Kim, Ghurri Ainul, Jae-Duk Kim, Byoung Kyu Ahn, and Kyu-Keun Song
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 202-207 (2013)
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Analysis of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Extraction for the Caffeine and Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate in
Green Tea
Cheng-Chi Wang, Shane-Rong Sheu, and Ming-Jyi Jang
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 208-212 (2013)
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Extraction of Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) Seeds Oil Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide
Siti Hamidah Mohd-Setapar, Lee Nian Yian, Mohd Azizi Che Yunus, Ida-Idayu Muhamad, and
Muhammad Abbas Ahmad Zaini
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 213-218 (2013)
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Fe₂O₃-SiO₂ Nanocomposite Derived from Bagasse Ash for Cr(VI) Removal
Patcharin Worathanakul, Panchana Mothong, and Pimluck Engkawara
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 219-222 (2013)
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One-Step Air Pyrolysis of Date Palm Tree Waste; Physical and Morphological Study
Abdul Rahim Yacob, Norasyikin Mohd Mustapha, Atikah Ali, and Hassan M. Al Swaidan
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 223-228 (2013)
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Production of Fatty Acid Methyl Ester by Esterification of Waste Frying Oil with Methanol Using Acidified
Silica as Heterogeneous Catalyst
Achanai Buasri, Nattawut Chaiyut, Vorrada Loryuenyong, Kulsucha Pin-Ngern, Nattaporn Tonprasert, and
Sutinee Dangnuan
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 229-232 (2013)
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Kinetics and Thermodynamics of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning Adsorption on Chitosan
Wancui Xie, Xiaoli Liu, Xihong Yang, Zhongyuan Bian, and Chaohua Zhang
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 233-239 (2013)
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Specific Fluorescent Signatures for Microalgae and Their Released Organic Matter
Lih-Fu Chen, Jen-Jeng Chen, Chung-Yi Chung, Shao-Wei Liao, Hwa-Sheng Gau, and Wen-Liang Lai
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 240-246 (2013)
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Biogas Production from Broiler Chicken Manure Using Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor System
Aphichat Srichat, Ratchaphon Suntivarakorn, and Sorayut Winitchai
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 247-251 (2013)
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Catalytic Upgrading of Jatropha Waste Fast Pyrolysis Vapors Over Synthesized HZSM-5 Using Analytical
Py-GC/MS
Supawan Vichaphund, Duangdao Aht-Ong, Viboon Sricharoenchaikul, and Duangduen Atong
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 252-258 (2013)
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Assessment the Environmental Impacts of Polylactic Acid/Starch and Polyethylene Terephthalate Boxes
Using Life Cycle Assessment Methodology: Cradle to Waste Treatments
U. Suwanmanee, T. Leejarkpai, and T. Mungcharoen
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 259-266 (2013)
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Development of Carboxymethyl Chitosan Based Green Polymer Electrolyte
Nadhratun Naiim Mobarak, Nazaruddin Ramli, Azizan Ahmad, and Md Pauzi Abdullah
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 267-268 (2013)
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Recycling of Cellulose Ethers from Skim Natural Rubber Recovery Process
Chaveewan Kongkaew, Chotiros Dokkhan, and Surapich Loykulnant
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 269-273 (2013)
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Use of Cellulose Ethers as Creaming Agents for Skim Natural Rubber Latex
Chotiros Dokkhan, Chaveewan Kongkaew, and Surapich Loykulnant
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 274-278 (2013)
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Comparison Sodium Hypochlorite Oxidation Starch in Different Acid Base Conditions
Can Liu, Yanhua Zhang, and Jiyou Gu
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 279-282 (2013)
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The Influence of Gamma Irradiation and Ethylene Oxide Treatment on the Physical Properties of Silk
Sericin Film
Pornanong Aramwit and Nantaporn Namviriyachote
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 283-289 (2013)
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Effects of Modified Atmosphere Packaging on Fresh Preservation of Partially Frozen Venerupis variegata
Fengsheng Qi, Hongying Liu, and Haojie Zhang
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 290-294 (2013)
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Silage from Malaysia Rice Straw Treated with Rice Bran, Coconut Pulp, Molasses and Effective Microorganisms
Siti Hamidah Mohd-Setapar, Norfahana Abd-Talib, and Ramlan Aziz
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 295-299 (2013)
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Potential of Methane Production by Thermophilic Anaerobic Co-Digestion of Pulp and Paper Sludge with
Pig Manure
J. H. Chen, C. C. Lin, and K. S. Wang
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 300-304 (2013)
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Scientometrics Analysis on the Intellectual Structure of the Research Field of Bioenergy
Ge Qian
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 305-308 (2013)
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A SPECIAL ISSUE
A Special Issue on Manufacturing and Applications of Bio-Based Composites
Guest Editors: Sung-Hoon Ahn and Jitendra Kumar Pandey
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 1-2 (2013)
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REVIEWS
Preparation of Polysaccharide-Polymeric Ionic Liquid Composite Materials
Jun-Ichi Kadokawa
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 3-11 (2013)
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Tamarind Seed Xyloglucan: A Food Hydrocolloid for Water Remediation
Anuradha Mishra
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 12-18 (2013)
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Biosensors as Bio-Based Materials in Chemical Analysis: A Review
Aurelia Magdalena Pisoschi
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 19-38 (2013)
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RESEARCH ARTICLES
Application of Rapid Prototyping Technology to Rapid Development of Flat Panel (FP) Photobioreactor
Case for Microalgae
Dong-Gyu Ahn, Chang-Gyu Cho, Young-Su Ahn, Sang Hwa Jeong, and Jong Tye Kim
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 39-49 (2013)
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Study on the Behavior Characteristics of Biofuel Spray
Jeong Kuk Yeom, Jeong Hwan Yoon, Woo Sung Jung, and Hyung Soo Ha
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 50-57 (2013)
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Natural Fibres/Polyolefins Composites (I) UV and Electron Beam Irradiation
Alina Moldovan, Silvia Patachia, Cornelia Vasile, Raluca Darie, Elena Manaila, and Mircea Tierean
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 58-79 (2013)
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Adsorption Characteristics of Micro Algae on Surface-Modified Photobioreactor System
Young Bin Kim, Sang Hwa Jeong, and Jeong Woo Park
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 80-84 (2013)
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Absorption Behaviour of Biocomposites Based on Chemically Modified Starch Matrix
Ewa Rudnik and Ewa Spasówka
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 85-89 (2013)
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Effect of Water Absorption on Mechanical Properties of Sugar Palm Fibre Reinforced Sugar Palm
Starch (SPF/SPS) Biocomposites
J. Sahari, S. M. Sapuan, E. S. Zainudin, and M. A. Maleque
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 90-94 (2013)
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Effect of Fibre Surface Modification on Properties of Kenaf/Poly(vinyl alcohol) Composite Film
Fei-Ling Pua, S. M. Sapuan, E. S. Zainudin, and M. Z. Adib
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 95-101 (2013)
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Influence of Nanoclay on the Properties of Thermoplastic Starch/Poly(lactic acid) Blends
Marissa A. Paglicawan, Blessie A. Basilia, Ma. Teresa V. Navarro, and Carlo S. Emolaga
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 102-107 (2013)
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Preparation of Monodisperse ENX-Loaded PLGA Microspheres Using a Microfluidic Flow-Focusing Device
Hwan-Gon Kim, Kyung-Min Kim, Young Ho Kim, Sang Hak Lee, and Gyu Man Kim
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 108-114 (2013)
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Electrical Applications of Bio-SiC/Si Composites Fabricated from Artificial Fibrous Pulp Precursor
Kunfeng Xia, Meng Ruan, Rendang Yang, and Detao Liu
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 115-121 (2013)
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Manufacturing Gradient Acoustic Pulp/Granular Particle Biocomposites
Detao Liu, Meng Ruan, Kunfeng Xia, Rendang Yang, Jinsong Zeng, and Fei Yang
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 122-126 (2013)
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Nanocomposites Formation Through Blending Partially Hydrolyzed Cellulose and Poly(lactic acid)
Boor Singh Lalia, Parakalan Krishnamachari, and Raed Hashaikeh
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 127-134 (2013)
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Angiotensin I-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitory Peptide Isolated from Biodiesel Byproducts of Marine
Microalgae, Nannochloropsis Oculata
Zhong-Ji Qian, Soo-Jin Heo, Chul Hong Oh, Do-Hyung Kang, Sang Hwa Jeong, Won Sun Park, Il-Whan Choi,
You-Jin Jeon, and Won-Kyo Jung
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 135-142 (2013)
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The Mechanical Properties and Molecular Bonding Characteristics of Clay-Based Natural Composites
Reinforced with Animal Fibres
C. Galán-Marín, C. Rivera-Gómez, and F. Bradley
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 143-151 (2013)
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Fabrication of Chitin Nanofiber-Reinforced Polylactic Acid Nanocomposites by an Environmentally
Friendly Process
A. N. Nakagaito, K. Yamada, S. Ifuku, M. Morimoto, and H. Saimoto
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 152-156 (2013)
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Antimicrobial Ag-Polyvinyl Alcohol-Bacterial Cellulose Composite Films
Mihaela Loredana Dobre and Anicuta Stoica-Guzun
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 157-162 (2013)
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A Study on the Mechanical Properties of Bio Composites from Renewable Agro-Waste/Poly(lactic acid)
Dani Jagadeesh, P. Sudhakara, C. Venkata Prasad, H. J. Kim, and J. I. Song
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 163-168 (2013)
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Effect of Nanosilica and Titania on Thermal Stability of Polypropylene/Oil Palm Empty Fruit Fibre Composite
Ching Yern Chee, Goh Kuan Yong, Luqman Chuah Abdullah, and Kalyani Nadarajah
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 7, 169-174 (2013)
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