David Cruz

Also known as: Cruz Rios, Cristian David; Cruz Rios, David

Biorefinery, Techno-economic analysis, Thermodynamics, Biomass upgrading, Renewable fuels, Biobased fine chemicals

Works (9)

Updated: March 24th, 2025 08:43

2025 journal article

Catalytic conversion of paper sludge carbohydrates to jet fuel range hydrocarbons: Process optimization and techno-economic analysis

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL, 507.

By: D. Cruz* , H. Park*, P. Tiller*, A. Kumar, R. Gonzalez* , A. Mittal, D. Johnson, S. Park* 

author keywords: Biorefinery; Bioeconomy; Process design; Waste valorization; Pulp and paper; Solvent analysis
topics (OpenAlex): Catalysis for Biomass Conversion; Biofuel production and bioconversion; Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 15, 2025

2025 journal article

Synthesis of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and furfural in 1,4-dioxane versus acetone: Comparing reaction performance and solvent recyclability parameters

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, 13(2).

By: D. Cruz , H. Park, P. Tiller, R. Gonzalez , A. Mittal, D. Johnson, S. Park 

author keywords: Biorefinery; Bioeconomy; Process design; Solvent recovery; Azeotrope; Heat duty
Sources: ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Web Of Science
Added: March 4, 2025

2024 article

Exploring potential of cellulose acetate sulfate films for sustainable packaging: tuning characteristics via sulfate group variation

Park, S., Yoo, S., Cho, S.-M., Park, H., Cruz, D., Kelley, S. S., & Park, S. (2024, January 17). CELLULOSE, Vol. 1.

By: S. Park n, S. Yoo n, S. Cho n, H. Park n, D. Cruz n , S. Kelley n , S. Park n 

author keywords: Cellulose; Cellulose acetate; Cellulose acetate sulfate; Film casting; Film properties
topics (OpenAlex): Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging; Advanced Cellulose Research Studies; Material Properties and Processing
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 29, 2024

2024 journal article

Life-Cycle Assessment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Derived from Paper Sludge

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering.

By: K. Lan n , D. Cruz n , J. Li*, A. Boakye *, H. Park n, P. Tiller n, A. Mittal *, D. Johnson *, S. Park n , Y. Yao* 

author keywords: sustainable aviation fuel; paper sludge; life-cycleassessment; waste valorization; circular economy; climate change
topics (OpenAlex): Extraction and Separation Processes; Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes; Environmental Impact and Sustainability
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13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 1, 2024

2024 journal article

Process design and techno-economic analysis for the lignin oil solvent recovery and purification process

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION, 434.

By: Y. Xu, D. Rios, S. Wang n, C. Ham, J. Choi *, H. Kim*, S. Park n 

author keywords: Techno-economic analysis; Lignin oil; Solvent recovery; Process design
topics (OpenAlex): Biofuel production and bioconversion; Lignin and Wood Chemistry; Catalysis for Biomass Conversion
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 12, 2024

2024 journal article

Techno-economic analysis of biomass value-added processing informed by pilot scale de-ashing of paper sludge feedstock

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY, 401.

By: P. Tiller n, H. Park n, D. Cruz n , E. Carrejo n, D. Johnson *, A. Mittal *, R. Venditti n , S. Park n 

author keywords: Paper sludge; Waste valorization; Fractionation; Process simulation; Techno-economic analysis
topics (OpenAlex): Biofuel production and bioconversion; Advanced Cellulose Research Studies; Catalysis for Biomass Conversion
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 8, 2024

2022 journal article

Copolymers of starch, a sustainable template for biomedical applications: A review

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS, 278, 118973.

By: R. Sarder n, E. Piner n, D. Rios  n, L. Chacon  n, M. Artner n , N. Barrios , D. Argyropoulos n 

Contributors: R. Sarder n, E. Piner n, D. Rios  n, L. Chacon  n, M. Artner n , N. Barrios , D. Argyropoulos n 

author keywords: Copolymerization; Starch; Biomedical; Graft; Sustainability
MeSH headings : Biocompatible Materials / chemical synthesis; Biocompatible Materials / chemistry; Carbon Dioxide / chemistry; Carbon Dioxide / isolation & purification; Emulsions; Ionic Liquids / chemistry; Polymers / chemical synthesis; Polymers / chemistry; Solvents / chemistry; Starch / chemistry; Water / chemistry
topics (OpenAlex): biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties; Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications; Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis
TL;DR: An effort is made in reviewing the literature that proposes synthetic "greener" approaches, the use of enzymes and their immobilized analogues and alternative solvent systems, including water emulsions, ionic liquids and supercritical CO2. (via Semantic Scholar)
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 11, 2021

2022 journal article

Effect of ash in paper sludge on enzymatic hydrolysis

Biomass and Bioenergy, 165, 106567.

By: H. Park n, D. Cruz n , P. Tiller n, D. Johnson *, A. Mittal *, H. Jameel n, R. Venditti n , S. Park n 

author keywords: Paper sludge; Enzymatic hydrolysis; Ash; Sugars; Waste valorization
topics (OpenAlex): Biofuel production and bioconversion; Enzyme Production and Characterization; Enzyme Catalysis and Immobilization
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: September 19, 2022

2014 journal article

COMPARACIÓN DE SACAROSA, INULINA Y FRUCTO-OLIGOSACÁRIDOS COMO AGENTES OSMÓTICOS EN MORA DE CASTILLA (RUBUS GLAUCUS BENTH.) -COMPARISON OF SUCROSE, INULIN AND FRUCTO-OLIGOSACCHARIDES AS OSMOTIC AGENTS IN THE ANDEAN BLACKBERRY (RUBUS GLAUCUS BENTH.)

Acta Horticulturae.

By: S. Rodríguez-Barona, J. Granada-Orozco & D. Cruz-Ríos

topics (OpenAlex): Plant and soil sciences; Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management; Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies
Source: ORCID
Added: April 22, 2024

Employment

Updated: April 9th, 2024 16:08

2019 - present

North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina, US
Research Assistant Forest Biomaterials

Education

Updated: March 7th, 2024 09:46

2019 - present

North Carolina State University Raleigh, US
Ph.D. Forest Biomaterials Forest Biomaterials

2005 - 2011

Universidad Nacional de Colombia Manizales, Caldas, CO
Chemical Engineer Chemical Engineering

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