Works (79)

Updated: April 3rd, 2024 23:30

2023 journal article

Antibacterial Effects of Brown Algae Extract against Tilapia Spoilage Bacteria Pseudomonas fluorescens and Shewanella putrefaciens

BIORESOURCES, 18(2), 2897–2912.

By: X. Liu n, W. Yuan n & Y. Liu

author keywords: Brown algae; Ascophyllum nodosum; Food spoilage bacteria; Pseudomonas fluorescens; Shewanella putrefaciens; Food preservation
TL;DR: Findings suggest that the extract from edible brown algae could be used as a natural anti-bacterial and preservation agent to extend the shelf life of cold storage tilapia. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: May 15, 2023

2022 review

Biochar from agricultural residues for soil conditioning: Technological status and life cycle assessment

[Review of ]. CURRENT OPINION IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & HEALTH, 25.

By: A. James*, A. Sanchez*, J. Prens* & W. Yuan n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: April 8, 2022

2022 review

Succinic acid fermentation from agricultural wastes: The producing microorganisms and their engineering strategies

[Review of ]. CURRENT OPINION IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & HEALTH, 25.

By: J. Wang n, A. Zeng* & W. Yuan n

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: April 8, 2022

2022 review

Ultrasound for microalgal cell disruption and product extraction: A review

[Review of ]. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY, 87.

By: Y. Liu*, X. Liu*, Y. Cui* & W. Yuan n

author keywords: Bioproduct; Biorefinery; Cell disruption; Extraction; Microalgae; Ultrasound
MeSH headings : Biofuels; Biomass; Microalgae / chemistry; Solvents / pharmacology
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: June 27, 2022

2022 article

Understanding and Engineering Glycine Cleavage System and Related Metabolic Pathways for C1-Based Biosynthesis

ONE-CARBON FEEDSTOCKS FOR SUSTAINABLE BIOPRODUCTION, Vol. 180, pp. 273–298.

By: J. Ren*, W. Wang*, J. Nie*, W. Yuan n & A. Zeng*

author keywords: Aminomethyl-transferase; C1 assimilation; Dihydrolipoyl dehydrogenase; Glycine cleavage system; Glycine decarboxylase; H protein; L protein; P protein; Reductive glycine pathway; T protein
MeSH headings : Amino Acid Oxidoreductases / metabolism; Animals; Metabolic Engineering; Metabolic Networks and Pathways; Multienzyme Complexes / metabolism; Transferases / metabolism
TL;DR: In this chapter, the glycine cleavage system is first discussed in the context of the reductive glycine pathway (rGlyP), a recently proposed and appealing assimilation pathway of CO2 and formate, and its implementation and optimization in microorganisms for formatotrophic growth. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: February 6, 2023

2021 journal article

Algal Lysis by Sagittula stellata for the Production of Intracellular Valuables

APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 193(8), 2516–2533.

By: M. Wang*, W. Yuan n, S. Chen*, L. Wang*, S. Zhao* & S. Li*

author keywords: Microalga; Algicidal bacteria; Cell lysis; Intracellular valuables; Sagittula stellata; Nannochloropsis oceanica
MeSH headings : Microalgae / microbiology; Rhodobacteraceae / growth & development; Stramenopiles / microbiology; Water Microbiology
TL;DR: The results indicate that Sagittula stellata effectively lysed microalgae cells, allowing the recovery of intracellular valuables, and provides an important framework for the broad application of algicidal microorganisms in algal cell disruption and the production of intrACEllularvaluables. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
14. Life Below Water (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: April 19, 2021

2021 journal article

EFFICIENT PHOSPHATE REMOVAL IN SWINE WASTEWATEWATER USING Fe-Mn-MODIFIED PYRO/HYDROCHAR FROM SWINE MANURE

ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ENGINEERING, 47(3), 83–101.

By: F. Zhu, C. Zhang*, S. Shan*, W. Yuan n, A. PawLowski*, C. Song*, Y. Cao*, Y. Li*, J. Wangj*, J. Qian*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: October 18, 2021

2020 review

Algal biorefinery to value-added products by using combined processes based on thermochemical conversion: A review

[Review of ]. ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS, 47.

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: July 6, 2020

2020 review

Algal cell lysis by bacteria: A review and comparison to conventional methods

[Review of ]. ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS, 46.

By: M. Wang*, S. Chen*, W. Zhou*, W. Yuan n & D. Wang*

author keywords: Algicidal bacteria; Algicidal mode; Cell disruption; Lysis effect
TL;DR: This study aimed to synthesize and analyze the current knowledge and research about algal cell lysis, with a special emphasis on bacteria-algae interactions, and proposed ways to address the drawbacks of bacteria-based algalcell lysis for biofuel production. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: March 2, 2020

2020 review

Biochar production and applications in agro and forestry systems: A review

[Review of ]. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT, 723.

By: D. Wang*, P. Jiang*, H. Zhang* & W. Yuan n

author keywords: Biochar; Thermochemical conversion; Soil health; Soil remediation; Greenhouse gas emission
MeSH headings : Carbon Sequestration; Charcoal; Forestry; Soil
TL;DR: The benefits of biochar application to agro and forestry systems are apparent in many cases, but opposite results do exist, indicating that the beneficial aspect of bio char are limited to particular conditions. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: June 15, 2020

2020 journal article

Composition and secondary structure of proteins isolated from six different quinoa varieties from China

JOURNAL OF CEREAL SCIENCE, 95.

By: X. Wang*, R. Zhao* & W. Yuan n

author keywords: Quinoa protein isolate; Amino acid composition; Proximate composition; Secondary structure
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: October 26, 2020

2020 journal article

Desirability function approach for optimization of enzymatic transesterification catalyzed by lipase immobilized on mesoporous magnetic nanoparticles

RENEWABLE ENERGY, 158, 253–262.

By: G. Khoobbakht*, K. Kheiralipour*, W. Yuan n, M. Seifi* & M. Karimi*

author keywords: Biodiesel; Immobilized lipase; Magnetic nanoparticles; Response surface methodology
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: July 13, 2020

2020 journal article

Dynamics of microbial community and changes of metabolites during production of type I sourdough steamed bread made by retarded sponge-dough method

FOOD CHEMISTRY, 330.

author keywords: Microbial community; Metabolites; Sourdough steamed bread; Lactobacillus sanfranciscensis; Kazachstania humilis
MeSH headings : Bread / analysis; Bread / microbiology; Fermentation; Food Microbiology; Lactobacillus / genetics; Lactobacillus / metabolism; Maltose / metabolism; Microbiota / genetics; Saccharomyces cerevisiae / genetics; Saccharomyces cerevisiae / metabolism; Steam; Symbiosis; Volatile Organic Compounds / metabolism
TL;DR: Volatile compounds became more abundant with much more esters as sponge retarding time extended, and probably, the accumulation of organic acids and ethanol contributed mostly to formation of ethyl esters in sponge dough during retarding. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 10, 2020

2020 journal article

Kinetic modeling of butyric acid effects on butanol fermentation by Clostridium saccharoperbutylacetonicum

NEW BIOTECHNOLOGY, 55, 118–126.

By: Q. Zhou n, Y. Liu n & W. Yuan n

author keywords: Butanol; Butyric acid; Kinetic modeling; COPASI; Clostridium saccharoperbutylacetonicum
MeSH headings : Batch Cell Culture Techniques; Butanols / metabolism; Butyric Acid / metabolism; Clostridium / metabolism; Computer Simulation; Fermentation; Glucose / metabolism; Kinetics; Metabolic Networks and Pathways; Models, Theoretical; Reproducibility of Results; Time Factors
TL;DR: The kinetic model developed can accurately predict the dynamic behavior of metabolites in ABE fermentation with butyric acid addition, which may subsequently be used to identify genetic manipulation strategies for higher bio-butanol production. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: April 20, 2020

2020 journal article

The Effect of Gasification Conditions on the Surface Properties of Biochar Produced in a Top-Lit Updraft Gasifier

APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL, 10(2).

author keywords: biochar; surface properties; functional groups; gasification; TLUD
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: May 8, 2020

2020 journal article

Type I sourdough steamed bread made by retarded sponge-dough method

FOOD CHEMISTRY, 311.

By: X. Wang*, R. Zhao* & W. Yuan n

author keywords: Retarding; Sponge-dough; Sourdough steamed bread; Volatile flavor compounds; Anti-staling
MeSH headings : Bread / standards; Fermentation; Flour / analysis; Odorants; Starch / chemistry; Taste
TL;DR: A retarded sponge-dough method was adopted to make type I sourdough steamed bread (SSB), which under optimized parameters had large specific volume, fine crumb texture and a high sensory score. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: January 21, 2020

2019 journal article

Catalysts evaluation for production of hydrogen gas and carbon nanotubes from the pyrolysis-catalysis of waste tyres

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY, 44(36), 19563–19572.

author keywords: Waste tyre; Pyrolysis; Hydrogen; Carbon nanotubes; Ni/AC
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 26, 2019

2019 journal article

EFFECTS OF FORMIC AND LEVULINIC ACIDS ON BUTYRIC ACID SYNTHESIS BY CLOSTRIDIUM TYROBUTYRICUM IN XYLOSE MEDIA

TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASABE, 62(6), 1803–1809.

By: Y. Liu*, Y. Geng, R. Zhao, H. Zheng & W. Yuan*

author keywords: Butyric acid; Clostridium tyrobutyricum; Formic acid; Levulinic acid; Lignocellulosic hydrolysate; Xylose
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: February 17, 2020

2019 journal article

Optimization of antioxidant extraction from edible brown algae Ascophyllum nodosum using response surface methodology

FOOD AND BIOPRODUCTS PROCESSING, 114, 205–215.

By: X. Liu n, G. Luo*, L. Wang* & W. Yuan n

author keywords: Antioxidant; Brown algae; Polyphenol; Phlorotannin; RSM; Ascophyllum nodosum
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: April 29, 2019

2018 journal article

Airflow and insulation effects on simultaneous syngas and biochar production in a top-lit updraft biomass gasifier

RENEWABLE ENERGY, 117, 116–124.

By: A. James n, W. Yuan n, M. Boyette n & D. Wang*

author keywords: Gasification; Top-lit updraft; Biochar; Tar; Syngas
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

An integrated growth kinetics and computational fluid dynamics model for the analysis of algal productivity in open raceway ponds

COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS IN AGRICULTURE, 145, 363–372.

By: H. Amini*, L. Wang*, A. Hashemisohi*, A. Shahbazi*, M. Bikdash*, K. Dukka*, W. Yuan n

author keywords: Microalgal prdocutivity; Open raceway pond; Microalge growth kinetics; Computational fluid dynamics model; Algal harvesting strategy
TL;DR: An integrated growth kinetic, light transfer and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model was developed to simulate the algal growth in open raceway ponds (ORP) and was further used to analyze the effects of different harvesting strategies on theAlgal productivity in ORPs. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Kinetic modeling of lactic acid and acetic acid effects on butanol fermentation by Clostridium saccharoperbutylacetonicum

FUEL, 226, 181–189.

By: Q. Zhou n, Y. Liu n & W. Yuan n

author keywords: Butanol; Lactic acid; Acetic acid; Kinetic modeling; Clostridium saccharoperbutylacetonicum
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Modeling Butanol Synthesis in Xylose by Clostridium saccharoperbutylacetonicum

BIORESOURCES, 13(4), 7270–7280.

By: Q. Zhou*, H. Zheng & W. Yuan*

author keywords: Butanol; Xylose; Kinetic modeling; Copasi; Clostridium saccharoperbutylacetonicum
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: January 14, 2019

2018 journal article

The Impact of Hydrothermal and Dilute Acid Pretreatments and Inorganic Metals on Thermal Decomposition of Agricultural Residues and Agricultural Residue Ash Properties

BIOENERGY RESEARCH, 11(4), 826–834.

By: F. Ataie*, K. Riding* & W. Yuan n

author keywords: Pyrolysis; Thermal degradation; Agricultural residues; Pretreatments
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: December 10, 2018

2018 journal article

The effect of culture conditions on the accumulation and activity of F0F1 ATP synthase in thermophilic bacteria Bacillus PS3

JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 93(12), 3386–3393.

By: H. Lu n & W. Yuan n

author keywords: bacteria; bioseparations; fermentation; proteins
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: December 17, 2018

2018 journal article

The effect of furfural and 5-hydroxymethyl furfural on butyric acid fermentation by Clostridium tyrobutyricum

Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 93(3), 849–854.

By: Y. Liu n, Y. Geng n, Q. Zhou n & W. Yuan n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Antioxidant activity of phlorotannins from brown algae

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING, 10(6), 184–191.

By: X. Liu n, W. Yuan n, R. Sharma-Shivappa n & J. Zanten n

author keywords: brown algae; phlorotannin; antioxidant activity; antioxidant; bioseparation; polyphenol; solvent extraction methods
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Butyric Acid Fermentation in Xylose and Glucose by Clostridium tyrobutyricum

BIORESOURCES, 12(2), 2930–2940.

By: G. Luo*, L. Zhang*, T. Chen*, W. Yuan n & Y. Geng n

author keywords: Clostridium tyrobutyricum; Butyric acid; Glucose; Xylose; Lignocellulosic biomass; Fermentation
TL;DR: High xylose to glucose ratios showed better butyric acid production than low ratios (1:1, 2:3, or 1:4) when the total initial sugar content in the media was kept at 30 g/L. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 conference paper

Cell-free artificial photosynthesis system

2017 19th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems (TRANSDUCERS), 1859–1862.

By: X. Ren*, P. Ghassemi*, W. Yuan n, J. Zhou*, P. Chong* & M. Noh*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Development of near-infrared spectroscopy models for quantitative determination of cellulose and hemicellulose contents of big bluestem

RENEWABLE ENERGY, 109, 101–109.

By: K. Zhang*, Y. Xu*, L. Johnson*, W. Yuan n, Z. Pei* & D. Wang*

author keywords: Big bluestem; Cellulose content; Hemicellulose content; Near-infrared; Chemometric analysis; Biofuel
TL;DR: These NIR prediction models provide good insight into the relationship between chemical bonds and structure sugars of big bluestem, allowing a rapid and accurate determination of cellulose and hemicellulose contents at low cost. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Extraction and quantification of phlorotannins from edible brown algae

Transactions of the ASABE, 60(1), 265–271.

By: X. Liu, W. Yuan & X. Meng

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Is biochar-manure co-compost a better solution for soil health improvement and N2O emissions mitigation?

Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 113, 14–25.

By: Y. Yuan*, H. Chen n, W. Yuan n, D. Williams*, J. Walker* & W. Shi n

author keywords: Biochar; Compost; Nitrous oxide; N-15 site-preference; Enzyme activity; Bacterial denitrifier
TL;DR: The data demonstrated that the biochar-chicken manure co-compost could substantially reduce soil N2O emissions compared to chicken manure compost, via controls on soil organic C stabilization and the activities of microbial functional groups, especially bacterial denitrifiers. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, ORCID, Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Microalgal-biochar immobilized complex: A novel efficient biosorbent for cadmium removal from aqueous solution

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY, 244, 1031–1038.

author keywords: Chlorella sp.; Biochar; Biosorption; Immobilized; Cadmium
MeSH headings : Adsorption; Cadmium; Charcoal; Chlorella; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; Microalgae; Water Purification
TL;DR: Electrostatic attraction, ion exchange and surface complexation were the main mechanisms responsible for Cd removal when using MBIC, and the pseudo-second-order model fitted the biosorption process of MBIC well. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Porous Polydimethylsiloxane as a Gas-Liquid Interface for Microfluidic Applications

JOURNAL OF MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS, 26(1), 120–126.

By: X. Ren*, H. Lu n, J. Zhou*, P. Chong*, W. Yuan n & M. Noh*

author keywords: Gas-liquid interface; porous PDMS; artificial photosynthesis
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

The biological responses and metal phytoaccumulation of duckweed Spirodela polyrhiza to manganese and chromium

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH, 24(23), 19104–19113.

By: Y. Liu n, T. Sanguanphun*, W. Yuan n, J. Cheng n & M. Meetam*

author keywords: Phytoaccumulation; Duckweed; Spirodela polyrhiza; Heavy metal; Manganese; Chromium
MeSH headings : Araceae / drug effects; Biodegradation, Environmental; Biomass; Chromium / pharmacology; Ions; Manganese / pharmacology; Photosynthesis; Water Pollution, Chemical
TL;DR: It was concluded that duckweed S. polyrhiza has the potential to be used as a phytoremediator in aquatic environments for Mn and Cr removal. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Characterization of biochar from rice hulls and wood chips produced in a top-lit updraft biomass gasifier

Transactions of the ASABE, 59(3), 749–756.

By: R. James, W. Yuan, M. Boyette, D. Wang & A. Kumar

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Modeling bubble dynamics and radical kinetics in ultrasound induced microalgal cell disruption

ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY, 28, 7–14.

By: M. Wang n & W. Yuan n

author keywords: Acoustic cavitation; Bubble dynamics; Cell disruption; Microalgae; Radical kinetics
MeSH headings : Chlorophyll / metabolism; Chlorophyll A; Kinetics; Microalgae / cytology; Microalgae / metabolism; Models, Biological; Pressure; Ultrasonic Waves
TL;DR: C cumulative collapse pressure of bubbles was used to quantify acoustic disruption of a freshwater alga, Scenedesmus dimorphus, and a marine algae, Nannochloropsis oculata, and the strong correlations between CCP and the intracellular lipid fluorescence density, chlorophyll-a fluorescencedensity, and cell particle/debris concentration were found, which suggests that the developed models could accurately predict acoustic cell disruption. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
14. Life Below Water (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Modeling the Growth of Archaeon Halobacterium halobium Affected by Temperature and Light

Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 181(3), 1080–1095.

By: H. Lu n, W. Yuan n, J. Cheng n, R. Rose n, J. Classen n & O. Simmons n

author keywords: Halobacterium holobium; Sigmoidal model; Temperature effect; Light intensity effect; Bacteriorhodopsin
MeSH headings : Halobacterium salinarum / growth & development; Hot Temperature; Light; Models, Biological
TL;DR: The Gompertz model was considered the best among the models studied to describe the growth of H. halobium affected by temperature or light. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

N2O EMISSION AND NITROGEN TRANSFORMATION IN CHICKEN MANURE AND BIOCHAR CO-COMPOSTING

TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASABE, 59(5), 1277–1283.

By: X. Jia, M. Wang, W. Yuan, S. Shah, W. Shi, X. Meng, X. Ju, B. Yang

author keywords: Biochar; Chicken manure; Co-composting; N2O emission; Nitrogen transformation
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Numerical and experimental investigation of hydrodynamics and light transfer in open raceway ponds at various algal cell concentrations and medium depths

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE, 156, 11–23.

By: H. Amini*, A. Hashemisohi*, L. Wang*, A. Shahbazi*, M. Bikdash*, K. Dukka*, W. Yuan n

author keywords: Open raceway pond; Microalgae; Light intensity distribution; Computational fluid dynamics; Chlorella vulgaris
TL;DR: A spectral radiation-transport model was integrated with a three dimensional computational fluid dynamics model to simulate the hydrodynamics and light transfer in open raceway ponds (ORPs) and the predicted three-dimensional velocity and light intensity agreed well with measured values collected on a lab-scale ORP. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
14. Life Below Water (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Optimization of ultrasound-induced microalgal lipid recovery

Transactions of the ASABE, 59(5), 1459–1465.

By: M. Wang, W. Yuan, G. Luo & Y. Liu

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Study on an improved bio-electrode made with glucose oxidase immobilized mesoporous carbon in biofuel cells

RSC ADVANCES, 6(29), 24451–24457.

By: X. Yang n, W. Yuan n, D. Li n & X. Zhang n

Contributors: X. Zhang n, D. Li n, W. Yuan n & X. Yang n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

The Effect of Biomass Physical Properties on Top-Lit Updraft Gasification ofWoodchips

ENERGIES, 9(4).

By: A. James R., W. Yuan n & M. Boyette n

author keywords: top-lit updraft; biochar; syngas; biomass; gasification; tar
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

The Effect of Light Stress and Other Culture Conditions on Photoinhibition and Growth of Dunaliella tertiolecta

APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 178(2), 396–407.

By: J. Seepratoomrosh*, P. Pokethitiyook*, M. Meetam*, K. Yokthongwattana*, W. Yuan n, W. Pugkaew, K. Kangvansaichol*

author keywords: Light stress; Photoinhibition; Pre-acclimation; Dunaliella tertiolecta; Biofuel; Microalgae
MeSH headings : Adaptation, Physiological; Bicarbonates / metabolism; Chlorophyta / growth & development; Chlorophyta / metabolism; Chlorophyta / physiology; Chlorophyta / radiation effects; Culture Media; Light; Salinity
TL;DR: Examination of the effects of high light stress as well as other culture conditions including HCO3− concentration, temperature, salinity, and pre-acclimation on photoinhibition and growth of halotolerant alga Dunaliella tertiolecta found that combined high temperature and high light intensity led to more serious photoin inhibition and reduced cell growth rates, so did combined low salinity andhigh light intensity. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

The influence of biochar addition on chicken manure composting and associated methane and carbon dioxide emissions

BioResources, 11(2), 5255–5264.

By: X. Jia n, M. Wang n, W. Yuan n, X. Ju* & B. Yang*

Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Three-Dimensional Simulation of Ultrasound-Induced Microalgal Cell Disruption

APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 178(6), 1184–1195.

By: M. Wang n, W. Yuan n & A. Hale n

author keywords: Microalgae; Ultrasound; Cell disruption; Cavitation
MeSH headings : Fluorescence; Fresh Water; Microalgae / cytology; Models, Theoretical; Ultrasonics
TL;DR: The simulated local ultrasound pressure at any given location (x, y, and z) was found to correlate with cell disruption of a freshwater alga, Scenedesmus dimorphus, represented by the change of algal cell particle/debris concentration, chlorophyll-a fluorescencedensity, and Nile red stained lipid fluorescence density. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Archaeal Tetraether Free Standing Lipid Membranes in a PDMS and PCB based Fluidic Platform

Biophysical Journal, 108(2), 485a–486a.

By: P. Chong*, X. Ren*, H. Noh*, C. Kumbur*, W. Yuan n & J. Zhou*

TL;DR: It is demonstrated that polar lipid fraction E (PLFE) can also form free-standing “planar” membranes on micro-pores of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) thin films embedded in printed circuit board (PCB)-based fluidics. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, ORCID
Added: February 5, 2020

2015 journal article

Comparison of big bluestem with other native grasses: Chemical composition and biofuel yield

ENERGY, 83, 358–365.

By: K. Zhang*, L. Johnson*, P. Prasad*, Z. Pei*, W. Yuan n & D. Wang*

author keywords: Big bluestem; Switchgrass; Miscanthus; CRP grass; Pretreatment; Ethanol fermentation
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
15. Life on Land (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Electricity and H-2 generation from hemicellulose by sequential fermentation and microbial fuel/electrolysis cell

JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES, 289, 26–33.

By: D. Yan n, X. Yang n & W. Yuan n

author keywords: Microbial fuel cell; Microbial electrolysis cell; Hemicelluloses; Acetic acid fermentation; Electricity generation; Bio-hydrogen production
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Glucose Synthesis in a Protein-Based Artificial Photosynthesis System

APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 177(1), 105–117.

By: H. Lu n, W. Yuan n, J. Zhou* & P. Chong*

author keywords: Artificial photosynthesis; Bacteriorhodopsin; Copolymer; F0F1 ATP synthase; Glucose synthesis
MeSH headings : Adenosine Triphosphate / metabolism; Bacteriorhodopsins / metabolism; Glucose / biosynthesis; Glyceraldehyde 3-Phosphate / metabolism; Light; Mitochondrial Proton-Translocating ATPases / metabolism; Photosynthesis / radiation effects; Plant Proteins / metabolism; Proton Pumps; Ribulosephosphates / metabolism; Temperature
TL;DR: Glucose synthesis in the vesicle-based artificial photosynthesis system reconstituted with bacteriorhodopsin, F0F1 ATP synthase, and polydimethylsiloxane-methyloxazoline-polydimethyl Siloxane triblock copolymer was successfully demonstrated, and this system efficiently utilized light-induced ATP to drive glucose synthesis. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Microalgal Cell Disruption via Ultrasonic Nozzle Spraying

APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 175(2), 1111–1122.

By: M. Wang n & W. Yuan n

author keywords: Microalgae; Ultrasound; Nozzle spraying; Cell disruption; Lipid extraction
MeSH headings : Lipids / isolation & purification; Microalgae / chemistry; Microalgae / cytology; Pressure; Scenedesmus / chemistry; Scenedesmus / cytology; Ultrasonics / instrumentation
TL;DR: The UNSS was effective in the disruption of microalgal cells indicated by significant changes in cell concentration and Nile red-stained lipid fluorescence density between all treatments and the control. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Microalgal cell disruption in a high-power ultrasonic flow system

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY, 193, 171–177.

By: M. Wang n & W. Yuan n

author keywords: Microalgae; Ultrasound; Cell disruption
MeSH headings : Flow Cytometry / methods; Fluorescence; Lipids / chemistry; Microalgae / chemistry; Oxazines / chemistry; Scenedesmus / chemistry; Sonication / methods; Ultrasonics / methods
TL;DR: A 2-kW continuous ultrasonic flow system was found effective in the disruption of two microalgal strains: Scenedesmus dimorphus and Nannochloropsis oculata and it was found that increasing ultrasound intensity improved cell disruption efficiency. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Physical properties and reactivity of char obtained from downdraft gasification of sorghum and eastern red cedar

FUEL, 143, 383–389.

By: K. Qian*, A. Kumar*, D. Bellmer*, W. Yuan n, D. Wang* & M. Eastman*

author keywords: Downdraft gasification; Sorghum char; Red cedar char; CO2 char gasification; NMR
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
15. Life on Land (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

The Effect of Air Flow Rate and Biomass Type on the Performance of an Updraft Biomass Gasifier

BIORESOURCES, 10(2), 3615–3624.

By: A. James, W. Yuan*, M. Boyette* & D. Wang

author keywords: Gasification; Biomass; Producer gas; Updraft gasifier; Tar; Air-fuel equivalence ratio
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

The effects of solid carrier material and surface roughness on microalgal cell attachment

Transactions of the ASABE, 58(1), 161–168.

By: Y. Cui, W. Yuan, J. Cheng & B. Wang

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

A char-supported nano-nio catalyst for biomass syngas cleanup and conditioning

Transactions of the ASABE, 57(1), 93–101.

By: D. Wang, W. Yuan, D. Wang & A. Kumar

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Design, Fabrication, and Characterization of Archaeal Tetraether Free-Standing Planar Membranes in a PDMS- and PCB-Based Fluidic Platform

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, 6(15), 12618–12628.

By: X. Ren*, K. Liu*, Q. Zhan*, H. Noh*, E. Kumbur*, W. Yuan n, J. Zhou*, P. Chong*

author keywords: archaeal bipolar tetraether lipids; free-standing planar membranes; fluidics; PDMS film; electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
MeSH headings : Dielectric Spectroscopy; Dimethylpolysiloxanes / chemistry; Electricity; Electronics; Ethers / chemistry; Lipid Bilayers / chemistry; Microfluidics / methods; Printing, Three-Dimensional; Sulfolobus acidocaldarius / chemistry
TL;DR: It is demonstrated that polar lipid fraction E (PLFE) can also form free-standing "planar" membranes on micropores of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) thin films embedded in printed circuit board (PCB)-based fluidics and is expected to be considerably stable. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Disruption of microalgal cells using high-frequency focused ultrasound

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY, 153, 315–321.

By: M. Wang n, W. Yuan n, X. Jiang n, Y. Jing n & Z. Wang n

author keywords: Microalgae; Ultrasound; Cell disruption; Lipid extraction
MeSH headings : Cell Fractionation / methods; Chlorophyll / metabolism; Chlorophyll A; Colony Count, Microbial; Fluorescence; Lipids / chemistry; Microalgae / cytology; Microalgae / growth & development; Microalgae / metabolism; Oxazines / metabolism; Staining and Labeling; Ultrasonics / instrumentation; Ultrasonics / methods
TL;DR: The results demonstrated that HFFU was effective in the disruption of microalgal cells, indicated by significantly increased lipid fluorescence density, the decrease of cell sizes, and the increase of chlorophyll a fluorescencedensity after treatments. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Effect of surface texturing on microalgal cell attachment to solid carriers

International Journal of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, 7(2), 82–91.

By: Y. Cui, W. Yuan & J. Cao

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Glucan Yield from Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Big Bluestem as Affected by Ecotype and Planting Location Along the Precipitation Gradient of the Great Plains

BIOENERGY RESEARCH, 7(3), 799–810.

By: K. Zhang*, L. Johnson*, W. Yuan n, Z. Pei*, S. Chang* & D. Wang*

author keywords: Big bluestem; Pretreatment; Enzymatic hydrolysis; Ecotype; Reciprocal common garden
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

In-chamber thermocatalytic tar cracking and syngas reforming using char-supported NiO catalyst in an updraft biomass gasifier

International Journal of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, 7(6), 91–97.

By: A. James, W. Yuan, M. Boyette, D. Wang & A. Kumar

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Thermal properties of big bluestem as affected by ecotype and planting location along the precipitation gradient of the Great Plains

ENERGY, 64, 164–171.

By: K. Zhang*, L. Johnson*, R. Nelson*, W. Yuan n, Z. Pei*, X. Sun*, D. Wang*

author keywords: Big bluestem; Ecotype; Environment; Thermal properties; Proximate contents
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Understanding pH and Ionic Strength Effects on Aluminum Sulfate-Induced Microalgae Flocculation

APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 173(7), 1692–1702.

By: Y. Cui n, W. Yuan n & J. Cheng n

author keywords: DLVO; Microalgae; Flocculation; Aluminum sulfate
MeSH headings : Alum Compounds / pharmacology; Flocculation / drug effects; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; Microalgae / chemistry; Microalgae / drug effects; Models, Theoretical; Osmolar Concentration; Scenedesmus / chemistry; Scenedesmus / drug effects
TL;DR: It was found that changing pH and ionic strength influenced algal flocculation by changing the zeta potential of cells, which was described by the classical theory of Derjaguin, Landau, Verwey, and Overbeek (DLVO). (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Effects of Biomass Feedstocks and Gasification Conditions on the Physiochemical Properties of Char

ENERGIES, 6(8), 3972–3986.

By: K. Qian*, A. Kumar*, K. Patil*, D. Bellmer*, D. Wang*, W. Yuan n, R. Huhnke*

author keywords: biomass char; biochar; gasification; fluidized bed; switchgrass; sorghum; eastern red cedar
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Effects of surface texturing on micro algal cell attachment to solid carriers

International Journal of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, 6(4), 44–54.

By: Y. Cui, W. Yuan & J. Cao

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Flocculation Optimization of Microalga Nannochloropsis oculata

APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 169(7), 2049–2063.

By: Y. Shen*, Y. Cui n & W. Yuan n

author keywords: Algae; Aluminum sulfate; Ferric chloride; Nannochloropsis oculata; Flocculation; RSM
MeSH headings : Alum Compounds / pharmacology; Biomass; Chlorides / pharmacology; Ferric Compounds / pharmacology; Flocculation / drug effects; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; Microalgae / drug effects; Microalgae / metabolism
TL;DR: Second-order polynomial models developed to examine the effect of initial algal biomass concentration, pH, and flocculant dose on final solid concentration of algae showed that SCA favored low pH, which however was undesirable to biomass recovery rate. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Operating condition optimization of corncob hydrothermal conversion for bio-oil production

APPLIED ENERGY, 103, 350–357.

By: J. Gan* & W. Yuan n

author keywords: Bio-oil; Carbon recovery; Corncobs; Hydrothermal conversion; Liquefaction; Response surface methodology
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 article

Thermodynamic modeling of algal cell-solid substrate interactions

Cui, Y., & Yuan, W. (2013, December). APPLIED ENERGY, Vol. 112, pp. 485–492.

By: Y. Cui n & W. Yuan n

author keywords: Biofuel; Microalgae; Cell attachment; Thermodynamic model; Surface energy
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
14. Life Below Water (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

Chemical and elemental composition of big bluestem as affected by ecotype and planting location along the precipitation gradient of the Great Plains

INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS, 40, 210–218.

By: K. Zhang*, L. Johnson*, R. Nelson*, W. Yuan n, Z. Pei* & D. Wang*

author keywords: Big bluestem; Chemical composition; Elemental composition; Ecotype; Reciprocal common garden
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
15. Life on Land (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

Culture of microalgal strains isolated from natural habitats in Thailand in various enriched media

Applied Energy, 89(1), 296–302.

By: S. Chaichalerm*, P. Pokethitiyook*, W. Yuan*, M. Meetam*, K. Sritong*, W. Pugkaew*, K. Kungvansaichol*, M. Kruatrachue*, P. Damrongphol*

author keywords: Microalgae; Species screening; Lipid; Culture medium; Chlorococcum humicola
TL;DR: Six freshwater microalgal strains in the class of Chlorophyceae, including Chlorococcum humicola, including Didymocystis bicellularis, Monoraphidium contortum, OocyStis parva, Sphaerocyst is sp. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, ORCID
Added: February 5, 2020

2012 journal article

Hydrothermal conversion of big bluestem for bio-oil production: The effect of ecotype and planting location

Bioresource Technology, 116, 413–420.

By: J. Gan*, W. Yuan n, L. Johnson*, D. Wang*, R. Nelson* & K. Zhang*

author keywords: Bio-oil; Big bluestem; Hydrothermal conversion; Liquefaction
MeSH headings : Analysis of Variance; Andropogon / classification; Andropogon / drug effects; Andropogon / growth & development; Biofuels / analysis; Biotechnology / methods; Carbon / analysis; Cellulose / pharmacology; Ecotype; Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry; Geography; Oxygen / analysis; Panicum / drug effects; Panicum / metabolism; Plant Oils / metabolism; Polysaccharides / pharmacology; Temperature; Water / chemistry; Zea mays / drug effects; Zea mays / metabolism
TL;DR: Generally, the IL ecotype and the Carbondale, IL and Manhattan, KS planting locations gave higher bio-oil yield, which can be attributed to the higher total cellulose and hemicellulose content and/or the higher carbon but lower oxygen contents in these feedstocks. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Crossref, ORCID
Added: February 5, 2020

2012 journal article

Predicting the dynamic and kinematic viscosities of biodiesel-diesel blends using mid- and near-infrared spectroscopy

APPLIED ENERGY, 98, 122–127.

author keywords: Biodiesel; Biodiesel density; Dynamic viscosity; Kinematic viscosity; Infrared spectroscopy
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 journal article

Char and char-supported nickel catalysts for secondary syngas cleanup and conditioning

Applied Energy, 88(5), 1656–1663.

By: D. Wang*, W. Yuan* & W. Ji*

author keywords: Biomass; Char; Gasification; Nickel oxide catalyst; Syngas reforming; Tar removal
Sources: Crossref, ORCID
Added: February 5, 2020

2009 journal article

Heterotrophic Culture of Chlorella protothecoides in Various Nitrogen Sources for Lipid Production

Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 160(6), 1674–1684.

By: Y. Shen*, W. Yuan*, Z. Pei* & E. Mao*

author keywords: Algae; Biofuel; Nitrogen; Chlorella protothecoides; Lipid
MeSH headings : Biomass; Cell Culture Techniques / methods; Chlorella / drug effects; Chlorella / growth & development; Culture Media / pharmacology; Ethanol / metabolism; Fermentation / drug effects; Glucose / metabolism; Heterotrophic Processes / drug effects; Lipids / biosynthesis; Nitrogen / pharmacology; Saccharomyces cerevisiae / drug effects; Saccharomyces cerevisiae / metabolism
TL;DR: The influences of urea, yeast extract, and nitrate as the nitrogen source on heterotrophic growth of four strains of Chlorella protothecoides were investigated in 9-day feed-batch cultures. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, ORCID
Added: February 5, 2020

2009 journal article

Microbiological and biochemical changes during processing of the traditional chinese food douzhi

Food Control, 20(12), 1086–1091.

author keywords: Mung bean; Lactococcus lactis; Leuconostoc citreum
TL;DR: The microbiological and biochemical changes during douzhi processing were studied and suggested that active metabolic activity was induced when beans were steeped in water, in which significant reduction in crude protein and sugars were observed, but levels of soluble proteins, free amino acids increased. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, ORCID
Added: February 5, 2020

2009 journal article

Predicting the temperature dependent viscosity of biodiesel fuels

Fuel, 88(6), 1120–1126.

By: W. Yuan*, A. Hansen* & Q. Zhang*

author keywords: Biodiesel; Esters; Viscosity
Sources: Crossref, ORCID
Added: February 5, 2020

2008 journal article

Rapid quantitation of lipid in microalgae by time-domain nuclear magnetic resonance

Journal of Microbiological Methods, 75(3), 437–440.

By: C. Gao*, W. Xiong*, Y. Zhang*, W. Yuan* & Q. Wu*

author keywords: Biodiesel; Chlorella protothecoides; Lipid; Microalgae; Nile Red; Time-domain NMR
MeSH headings : Chlorella / chemistry; Chlorella / metabolism; Fermentation; Lipids / chemistry; Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy / methods; Oxazines / chemistry; Staining and Labeling / methods
TL;DR: The application of TD-NMR for lipid quantitation in C. protothecoides opens up the possibility of determining lipid content in algal fermentation precisely and quickly. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, ORCID
Added: February 5, 2020

2005 journal article

Temperature-dependent kinematic viscosity of selected biodiesel fuels and blends with diesel fuel

Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, 82(3), 195–199.

By: W. Yuan*, A. Hansen*, Q. Zhang* & Z. Tan*

author keywords: biodiesel; diesel fuel; kinematic viscosity; methyl esters
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, ORCID
Added: February 5, 2020

2005 journal article

Vapor pressure and normal boiling point predictions for pure methyl esters and biodiesel fuels

Fuel, 84(7-8), 943–950.

By: W. Yuan*, A. Hansen* & Q. Zhang*

author keywords: biodiesel; methyl ester; normal boiling point; vapor pressure
Sources: Crossref, ORCID
Added: February 5, 2020

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