@article{vivas_vera_dasmohapatra_marquez_schoubroeck_forfora_villasmil_phillips_jameel_delborne_et al._2024, title={A Multi-Criteria Approach for Quantifying the Impact of Global Megatrends on the Pulp and Paper Industry: Insights into Digitalization, Social Behavior Change, and Sustainability}, url={https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6290/8/2/36}, DOI={10.3390/logistics8020036}, abstractNote={Background: The pulp and paper industry (P&PI) is undergoing significant disruption driven by global megatrends that necessitate advanced tools for predicting future behavior and adapting strategies accordingly. Methods: This work utilizes a multi-criteria framework to quantify the effects of digitalization, changes in social behavior, and sustainability as three major megatrends transforming the P&PI industry, with a specific focus on hygiene tissue products. Thus, the research combines a comprehensive literature review, insights from a Delphi study, and topic modeling to qualitatively and quantitatively assess the present and future impacts of these global megatrends. Results: The findings suggest an urgent need to identify alternative raw materials to prevent potential supply chain disruptions. Moreover, due to shifts in social behavior, it becomes critical for businesses to substantiate their sustainability claims with hard data to avoid the risk of a “greenwashing” perception among consumers. Conclusions: This study provides decision support for strategic planning by highlighting actionable insights, quantitative predictions, and trend analysis, alongside the examination of consumer and market trends. It aims to incorporate diverse stakeholder perspectives and criteria into decision-making processes, thereby enriching the strategic planning and sustainability efforts within the P&PI industry.}, journal={Logistics}, author={Vivas, Keren A. and Vera, Ramon E. and Dasmohapatra, Sudipta and Marquez, Ronald and Schoubroeck, Sophie Van and Forfora, Naycari and Villasmil, Antonio José Azuaje and Phillips, Richard B. and Jameel, Hasan and Delborne, Jason and et al.}, year={2024}, month={Apr} }
 @article{vivas_vera_phillips_forfora_azuaje_zering_chang_delborne_saloni_dasmohapatra_et al._2024, title={An economic analysis of bamboo plantations and feedstock delivered cost in the Southern US for the manufacturing of fiber-based bioproducts}, volume={6}, ISSN={["1932-1031"]}, url={https://doi.org/10.1002/bbb.2634}, DOI={10.1002/bbb.2634}, abstractNote={Abstract Bamboo, recognized for its rapid growth, high yield, and fiber performance is prominent in the fiber‐based bioproduct industry. However, the absence of US industrial bamboo plantations for fiber production necessitates reliance on imports or locally manufactured products using imported bamboo fibers, predominantly from China. This study evaluates the economic viability of cultivating bamboo in the Southern US for fiber production, with a case study on hygiene tissue products. The supply‐chain analysis was assessed to calculate bamboo chips' minimum selling price (MSP) at the farm gate for an 8% internal rate of return (IRR). The MSP, influenced primarily by land rental costs, ranges from USD 48 to 55 per bone‐dry metric ton (BDt). Despite an initial establishment cost of ~USD 2 000 ha −1 and profitability by year 5, bamboo is a viable, long‐term fiber alternative. Successful bamboo cultivation in the US could lead to a more sustainable implementation of alternative non‐wood fibers for hygiene tissue applications.}, journal={BIOFUELS BIOPRODUCTS & BIOREFINING-BIOFPR}, author={Vivas, Keren A. and Vera, Ramon E. and Phillips, Richard B. and Forfora, Naycari and Azuaje, Ivana and Zering, Kelly and Chang, Hou-Min and Delborne, Jason and Saloni, Daniel and Dasmohapatra, Sudipta and et al.}, year={2024}, month={Jun} }
 @article{hossain_jones_godfrey_saloni_sharara_hartley_2024, title={Characterizing value-added pellets obtained from blends of miscanthus, corn stover, and switchgrass}, volume={227}, ISSN={["1879-0682"]}, url={https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2024.120494}, DOI={10.1016/j.renene.2024.120494}, abstractNote={The current pellet industry primarily relies on woody biomass. Inclusion of a diverse feedstock, such as herbaceous biomass, is necessary to meet the rising demand for pellets in heat and power generation, and for biofuel production. This study was motivated by the need to densify biomass, improving its naturally low energy density, to reach the required pellet standards for biofuel conversion. We developed value-added miscanthus pellets blended with different ratios of corn stover and switchgrass and analyzed their chemical, physical, and mechanical properties. Pure miscanthus pellet durability index (PDI) was less than 85%, well below the ISO 17225-6 standard for herbaceous pellets. While increasing switchgrass and corn stover ratios increases durability beyond 94%, it also increases ash content from 1.6% to 4.6%, a quality unfavorable for biofuel conversion. The moisture content of the blended pellets varied from 7.12% to 12.45%, and positively correlated with the durability of the pellets. Pure miscanthus pellets had the highest bulk density, 633 kg/m3, while pellets containing 75% miscanthus and 25% corn stover had the lowest density, 564 kg/m3. The findings of this study also identified a decrease in the pellet bulk density with the increase in ash content and pellet diameter.}, journal={RENEWABLE ENERGY}, author={Hossain, Tasmin and Jones, Daniela S. and Godfrey, Edward and Saloni, Daniel and Sharara, Mahmoud and Hartley, Damon S.}, year={2024}, month={Jun} }
 @article{cupertino_silva_pereira_delatorre_ucella-filho_souza_profeti_profeti_oliveira_saloni_et al._2024, title={Co-pyrolysis of biomass and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) as an alternative for energy production from waste valorization}, volume={362}, ISSN={["1873-7153"]}, DOI={10.1016/j.fuel.2023.130761}, abstractNote={Disposal of waste plastics is an environmental problem that has gained attention over the years. Co-pyrolysis is a promising alternative for transforming this material into solid and liquid products with high added value. This study evaluated how heating rates and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) proportions influence the properties of char obtained by co-pyrolysis. The co-pyrolysis process was carried out using Eucalyptus spp biomass, in three proportions of PET (0, 15 and 25 %) and three heating rates (1, 3 and 5 °C min−1), at a final temperature of 450 °C. We investigated the physical, chemical, energetic and thermal properties of the char produced, which included its morphology via scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The average yield of co-pyrolytic char, under all conditions of co-pyrolysis, decreased by 5 % compared to the biomass-only pyrolytic material. In addition to yield differences, the percentage of ash decreased by about 7 % in char with PET. The produced material had a maximum heating value of 32,17 MJ kg−1 and maximum energy density of 4.7 Gcal m−3 (1.10 GJ m−3). These results show the synergistic effect between PET and biomass, pointing to improvements in char generated through co-pyrolysis. The addition of PET in the process, in all conditions investigated, contributed to potentiating the energy characteristics of the material. This co-pyrolysis process can be an alternative for generation and biofuels. The co-pyrolysis of biomass and polyethylene terephthalate is a promising strategy for generating energy products and ensuring the reuse of plastic materials.}, journal={FUEL}, author={Cupertino, Gabriela Fontes Mayrinck and Silva, Alison Moreira and Pereira, Allana Katiussya Silva and Delatorre, Fabiola Martins and Ucella-Filho, Joao Gilberto Meza and Souza, Elias Costa and Profeti, Demetrius and Profeti, Luciene Paula Roberto and Oliveira, Michel Picanco and Saloni, Daniel and et al.}, year={2024}, month={Apr} }
 @article{hossain_jones_godfrey iii_saloni_sharara_hartley_2024, title={Nth-plant scenario for blended pellets of Miscanthus, Switchgrass, and Corn Stover using multi-modal transportation: Biorefineries and depots in the contiguous US}, volume={183}, ISSN={["1873-2909"]}, url={https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2024.107162}, DOI={10.1016/j.biombioe.2024.107162}, abstractNote={The sustainability of the biofuel industry depends on the development of a mature conversion technology on a national level that can take advantage of the economies of scale: the nth-plant. This study addresses the logistic challenge of mobilizing national cellulosic feedstock supplies for a sustainable bioenergy industry. A Mixed Integer Linear Programming (MILP) model was developed and updated to deliver on-spec biomass that considers both a desired quantity and quality at the biorefinery. Our supply chain analysis includes multi-modal transport (truck and rail), varying depot and biorefinery sizes, and feedstock blends of corn stover (harvested by either a two- or three-pass method), switchgrass, and miscanthus. The following US states: Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Georgia, and Texas were identified as key locations for producing accessible miscanthus. Based on our most optimistic scenario, using trucks as the only transportation mode in 2040 with a cost target of $79/dt, corn stover, switchgrass, and miscanthus could help meet 48% of the EPA target, 173 million dry tons that translate into 7.8 billion GGE. The addition of rail transportation for biomass delivery to biorefineries could help meet 79% of the EPA target, 283 million dry tons that translate into 12.7 billion GGE.}, journal={BIOMASS & BIOENERGY}, author={Hossain, Tasmin and Jones, Daniela S. and Godfrey III, Edward and Saloni, Daniel and Sharara, Mahmoud and Hartley, Damon S.}, year={2024}, month={Apr} }
 @article{andrade_cupertino_silva_brito_morais_balboni_saloni_dias jr_2024, title={The potential of wood-based urban waste to generate bioenergy and increase the energetic sustainability}, volume={2}, ISSN={["1618-9558"]}, url={https://doi.org/10.1007/s10098-024-02775-5}, DOI={10.1007/s10098-024-02775-5}, journal={CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY}, author={Andrade, Carlos Rogerio and Cupertino, Gabriela Fontes Mayrinck and Silva, alison Moreira and Brito, Jose Otavio and Morais, Weslley Wilker Correa and Balboni, Bruno Monteiro and Saloni, Daniel and Dias Jr, Ananias Francisco}, year={2024}, month={Feb} }
 @article{vivas_pifano_vera_urdaneta_urdaneta_forfora_abatti_phillips_dasmohapatra_saloni_et al._2024, title={Understanding the potential of bamboo fibers in the USA: A comprehensive techno‐economic comparison of bamboo fiber production through mechanical and chemical processes}, url={https://doi.org/10.1002/bbb.2652}, DOI={10.1002/bbb.2652}, abstractNote={Abstract The growing interest in bamboo fibers for pulp, paper, and board production in the USA necessitates a comprehensive financial viability assessment. This study conducts a detailed technoeconomic analysis (TEA) of bamboo fiber production, primarily for the consumer hygiene tissue market although it is also applicable to other industrial uses. The economic viability of two pulping methods – alkaline peroxide mechanical pulping (APMP) and ammonium bisulfite chemical pulping (ABS) – was explored within three different pulp mill settings to supply pulp to two nonintegrated tissue and towel mills in South Carolina, USA. The target was to produce wet lap bamboo bleached pulp at 50% consistency and 70% ISO brightness. Despite higher initial capital invesment and operating costs, ABS achieved a lower minimum required selling price – USD 544 to 686 per bone dry metric ton (BDt = 1000 BDkg) – in comparison with USD 766 to 899 BDt −1 for APMP. This price advantage is partly due to an additional revenue stream (lignosulfonate byproduct), which not only boosts revenue but also circumvents the need for expensive chemical recovery systems. When compared with traditional kraft pulping, both methods require significantly lower capital investments, with minimum required selling prices (estimated to achieve 16% IRR) below current market rates for extensively used bleached kraft pulps in the USA tissue industry. The economic benefits derive from several factors: the low cost of bamboo as raw material, reduced capital needs for new pulping technologies, lower transportation costs from the pulp mill to tissue and towel manufacturing facilities, and the high market price of bleached kraft pulp.}, journal={Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining}, author={Vivas, Keren A. and Pifano, Alonzo and Vera, Ramon E. and Urdaneta, Fernando and Urdaneta, Isabel and Forfora, Naycari and Abatti, Camilla and Phillips, Richard B. and Dasmohapatra, Sudipta and Saloni, Daniel and et al.}, year={2024}, month={Jun} }
 @article{zhao_liu_zhao_yazdkhasti_mao_siciliano_dai_jing_xie_li_et al._2023, title={A scalable high-porosity wood for sound absorption and thermal insulation}, volume={1}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41893-022-01035-y}, DOI={10.1038/s41893-022-01035-y}, journal={Nature Sustainability}, publisher={Springer Science and Business Media LLC}, author={Zhao, Xinpeng and Liu, Yu and Zhao, Liuxian and Yazdkhasti, Amirhossein and Mao, Yimin and Siciliano, Amanda and Dai, Jiaqi and Jing, Shuangshuang and Xie, Hua and Li, Zhihan and et al.}, year={2023}, month={Jan} }
 @article{ghezehei_saloni_2023, title={Assessment of Feedstock Quality of Poplars (<i>Populus</i> L.) Using Selected Pellet-Quality Parameters}, volume={12}, ISSN={["1939-1242"]}, url={https://doi.org/10.1007/s12155-023-10711-6}, DOI={10.1007/s12155-023-10711-6}, journal={BIOENERGY RESEARCH}, author={Ghezehei, Solomon B. and Saloni, Daniel}, year={2023}, month={Dec} }
 @article{bernardes_romanelli_pereira_cupertino_fernandes_brito_souza_saloni_dias jr_ryu_2023, title={Energy Performance of Different Charcoal Production Systems}, volume={16}, ISSN={["1996-1073"]}, url={https://doi.org/10.3390/en16217318}, DOI={10.3390/en16217318}, abstractNote={This study aimed to assess the energy performance of three different charcoal production systems: “encosta” kiln, “rectangular” kiln, and “fornalha” kiln. Data collection involved measuring carbonization product yields and essential process variables, enabling determination of material and energy flows, and evaluation of two main energy indicators: the EROI and the energy balance. The study found that all evaluated systems had a negative energy balance, indicating inefficiency. The encosta kiln system displayed the best energy performance with the highest EROI (0.90 ± 0.45) and the greatest energy intensity (264.50 MJ t−1 ± 132.25), despite having faced technological, operational, and mechanization limitations that explained its limited use on a global scale. Research that evaluates the sustainable production of charcoal has grown in recent years, however, and it is necessary to invest in studies that evaluate the existing energy flow. Thus, the energy performance indicators presented in this study offer valuable insights for decision-making in charcoal production, potentially maximizing efficiency of the systems. Optimizing carbonization system energy performance can be achieved by implementing operational parameters focused on reducing avoidable energy losses, such as improving thermal insulation and introducing systems for heat recovery or combustion gas utilization.}, number={21}, journal={ENERGIES}, author={Bernardes, Francisco Fernandes and Romanelli, Thiago Liborio and Pereira, Allana Katiussya Silva and Cupertino, Gabriela Fontes Mayrinck and Fernandes, Marcia Aparecida and Brito, Jose Otavio and Souza, Elias Costa and Saloni, Daniel and Dias Jr, Ananias Francisco and Ryu, Changkook}, year={2023}, month={Nov} }
 @article{brito_suarez_pifano_reisinger_wright_saloni_kelley_gonzalez_venditti_jameel_2023, title={Environmental Life Cycle Assessment of Premium and Ultra Hygiene Tissue Products in the United States}, volume={18}, ISSN={["1930-2126"]}, DOI={10.15376/biores.18.2.4006-4031}, abstractNote={Under the controversial concern of using virgin fibers in hygiene tissue products, mostly Bleached Eucalyptus Kraft (BEK) and Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft (NBSK), consumers are responding by purchasing self-labeled sustainable products. As of today, there are no established sustainability reported results to inform consumers about the carbon footprint of hygiene tissue. To fill this gap, this study used Life Cycle Assessment to evaluate the environmental impacts across the supply chain (cradle to gate) to produce Premium and Ultra grades of bath tissue, including the production of feedstock, pulp production, and tissue production stages, with focus on Global Warming Potential (GWP). The results showed that one air-dried metric ton (ADmt) of BEK pulp had an associated GWP of 388 kgCO2eq, whereas one ADmt of NBSK pulp presented values ranging between 448 and 596 kgCO2eq, depending on the emissions allocation methodology used. It was estimated that the GWP of one finished metric ton of tissue weighted average could range from 1,392 to 3,075 kgCO2eq depending on mill location, electricity source, and machine technology. These results provide an understanding of the factors affecting the environmental impact of hygiene tissue products, which could guide manufacturers and consumers on decisions that impact their carbon footprint.}, number={2}, journal={BIORESOURCES}, author={Brito, Amelys and Suarez, Antonio and Pifano, Alonzo and Reisinger, Lee and Wright, Jeff and Saloni, Daniel and Kelley, Stephen and Gonzalez, Ronalds and Venditti, Richard and Jameel, Hasan}, year={2023}, month={May}, pages={4006–4031} }
 @article{vivas_gonzalez_saloni_2023, title={From a Sustainability Perspective, Why Should Bioplastics Be Used for Additive Manufacturing?}, volume={4}, url={https://crimsonpublishers.com/psprj/article-in-press.php}, DOI={10.31031/PSPRJ.2023.04.000594}, abstractNote={Polymer Science: Peer Review Journal From a Sustainability Perspective, Why Should Bioplastics Be Used for Additive Manufacturing? Keren Vivas, Ronalds Gonzalez and Daniel Saloni* Department of Forest Biomaterials, North Carolina State University, USA *Corresponding author:Daniel Saloni, North Carolina State University, Hodges Wood Products Labs 116A, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Submission: January 25, 2023;Published: February 02, 2023 DOI: 10.31031/PSPRJ.2023.04.000594 ISSN: 2770-6613 Volume4 Issue4}, number={4}, journal={Polymer Science}, author={Vivas, Keren and Gonzalez, Ronalds and Saloni, Daniel}, year={2023}, month={Feb}, pages={000594} }
 @article{cezario_júnior_silva_santos_ucella-filho_paula protásio_profeti_saloni_rousset_2023, title={Irrigation in Jatropha curcas L. cultivation and its effect on biomass for bioenergy generation}, url={https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.139527}, DOI={10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.139527}, abstractNote={The use of biomass as a source of bioenergy has intensified in recent years and has gained strength in replacing fossil fuels and their derivatives. Jatropha curcas L. oil is currently used as a raw material for the production of biodiesel through the physical extraction of the fruit, generating a large amount of waste. The heterogeneity characteristics of these materials impose the need for thermal pre-treatments for their recovery, such as torrefaction. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the biomass of Jatropha curcas as affected by water availability and its response to the torrefaction process. This research analyzed the biomass physical, chemical, and energy characteristics. TGA/DTG evaluated the thermo-degradation profile, and infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) determined the aromatic chemical structure. The fresh biomass of epicarp and cake presented different behaviors regarding water availability conditions, as variations in lignin contents from 29% to 2.7% and 30.9%–5.7%, respectively, and extractive range from 45.3% to 19.8% and 44.6%–21.6%, respectively. Torrefaction contributed to the increase in physical-chemical characteristics such as lignin and fixed carbon levels, from 29% to 82.4% and 19.8%–52.7%, respectively, and net calorific value of biomass, valuing them for energy use, as well as to decrease in the content of volatile materials from 80.7% to 71.8%. Using renewable biomass of Jatropha curcas cake and epicarp for energy purposes contributes to the reduction of environmental impacts by reducing the disposal of these residues in the environment, providing a sustainable and more efficient destination.}, journal={Journal of Cleaner Production}, author={Cezario, Luis Filipe Cabral and Júnior, Ananias Francisco Dias and Silva, Álison Moreira and Santos, Otávio Neto Almeida and Ucella-Filho, João Gilberto Meza and Paula Protásio, Thiago and Profeti, Demetrius and Saloni, Daniel and Rousset, Patrick}, year={2023}, month={Dec} }
 @article{suarez_ford_venditti_kelley_saloni_gonzalez_2023, title={Is sugarcane-based polyethylene a good alternative to fight climate change?}, url={https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.136432}, DOI={10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.136432}, abstractNote={The need to decarbonize and reduce the impact of human activities is opening the window for new bioproducts. The industry of bioplastics has grown exponentially in the past years, and its production is expected to triple by 2026. Different bioplastics are currently produced, but bio-polyethylene constitute an interesting opportunity since its fossil counterpart is one of the most used materials worldwide, and its precursor, ethylene, is one of the highest contributors to GHG emissions in the chemical industry. The true environmental impact of this bio-based plastic remains under controversial discussions due to a wide distribution of environmental indicators values found in the literature for this material. We aim to thoroughly evaluate the environmental impact of bio-polyethylene made from sugarcane across the different production stages through a life cycle analysis. Our goal is also to assess unintended consequences (consequential effects) of producing it. It was determined that land-use change represents the main aspect affecting the environmental sustainability of bio-polyethylene. From an attributional point of view, this bioplastic could present lower carbon footprints than fossil polyethylene if no deforestation occurs. From a consequential standpoint, indirect deforestation as a response to producing more bioplastic could negatively impact the environmental profile of this material. Policies restricting deforestation are required to ensure that bio-polyethylene can constitute an alternative to reduce the carbon footprint of products in both scenarios. We expect this work to provide a robust evaluation to understand the environmental impact of bio-polyethylene, which will help the industry understand the place of this bio-based plastic and increase the offering of more sustainable products.}, journal={Journal of Cleaner Production}, author={Suarez, Antonio and Ford, Ericka and Venditti, Richard and Kelley, Stephen and Saloni, Daniel and Gonzalez, Ronalds}, year={2023}, month={Apr} }
 @article{delatorre_cupertino_pereira_souza_silva_filho_saloni_profeti_profeti_júnior_2023, title={Photoluminous Response of Biocomposites Produced with Charcoal}, url={https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15183788}, DOI={10.3390/polym15183788}, abstractNote={Due to the possible effects of global warming, new materials that do not have a negative impact on the environment are being studied. To serve a variety of industries and outdoor applications, it is necessary to consider the impact of photoluminosity on the performance of biocomposites in order to accurately assess their durability characteristics and prevent substantial damage. Exposure to photoluminosity can result in adverse effects such as discoloration, uneven surface, loss of mass, and manipulation of the intrinsic mechanical properties of biocomposites. This study aims to evaluate general charcoal from three pyrolysis temperatures to understand which charcoal is most suitable for photoluminosity and whether higher pyrolysis temperatures have any significant effect on photoluminosity. Porosity, morphology, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy of charcoal were analyzed. Charcoal obtained at a temperature of 800 °C demonstrates remarkable potential as a bioreinforcement in polymeric matrices, attributable to its significantly higher porosity (81.08%) and hydrophobic properties. The biocomposites were characterized for flexural strength, tensile strength, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), FTIR, and x-ray diffraction (XRD). The results showed an improvement in tensile strength after exposure to photoluminosity, with an increase of 69.24%, 68.98%, and 54.38% at temperatures of 400, 600, and 800 °C, respectively, in relation to the treatment control. It is notorious that the tensile strength and modulus of elasticity after photoluminosity initially had a negative impact on mechanical strength, the incorporation of charcoal from higher pyrolysis temperatures showed a substantial increase in mechanical strength after exposure to photoluminosity, especially at 800 °C with breaking strength of 53.40 MPa, and modulus of elasticity of 4364.30 MPA. Scanning electron microscopy revealed an improvement in morphology, with a decrease in roughness at 800 °C, which led to greater adhesion to the polyester matrix. These findings indicate promising prospects for a new type of biocomposite, particularly in comparison with other polymeric compounds, especially in engineering applications that are subject to direct interactions with the weather.}, journal={Polymers}, author={Delatorre, Fabíola Martins and Cupertino, Gabriela Fontes Mayrinck and Pereira, Allana Katiussya Silva and Souza, Elias Costa and Silva, Álison Moreira and Filho, João Gilberto Meza Ucella and Saloni, Daniel and Profeti, Luciene Paula Roberto and Profeti, Demetrius and Júnior, Ananias Francisco Dias}, year={2023}, month={Sep} }
 @article{vera_vivas_urdaneta_franco_sun_forfora_frazier_gongora_saloni_fenn_et al._2023, title={Transforming non-wood feedstocks into dissolving pulp via organosolv pulping: An alternative strategy to boost the share of natural fibers in the textile industry.}, volume={429}, ISSN={["1879-1786"]}, url={https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.139394}, DOI={10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.139394}, abstractNote={This work evaluates wheat straw, switchgrass, and hemp hurd as potential alternatives for producing dissolving pulp using sulfur dioxide (SO2)-ethanol-water (SEW) pulping. The SEW process is described in detail for wheat straw, and the best pulping conditions for this feedstock were 130 °C, 4 h, and 10% SO2 concentration, comprised in a sulfur-ethanol-water ratio of 10-45-45. This resulted in a viscose-grade pulp with 93% α-cellulose, 2.0% hemicelluloses, <0.1% lignin, 0.2% ash content, and a viscosity of 4.7 cP. The best pulping conditions for wheat straw were applied to switchgrass and hemp hurd. Wheat straw and switchgrass had similar pulp quality, while hemp hurd pulp had a higher hemicellulose content and lower viscosity. This work suggests that non-wood feedstocks such as wheat straw and switchgrass can be promising alternatives for dissolving pulp production, which can help reduce the pressure on the textile industry to increase the use of natural fibers and mitigate the environmental impact of non-biodegradable synthetic fibers.}, journal={JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION}, author={Vera, Ramon E. and Vivas, Keren A. and Urdaneta, Fernando and Franco, Jorge and Sun, Runkun and Forfora, Naycari and Frazier, Ryen and Gongora, Stephanie and Saloni, Daniel and Fenn, Larissa and et al.}, year={2023}, month={Dec} }
 @article{delatorre_mayrinck cupertino_oliveira_gomes_roberto profeti_profeti_guimaraes junior_azevedo_saloni_dias junior_2022, title={A Novel Approach to Charcoal Fine Waste: Sustainable Use as Filling of Polymeric Matrices}, volume={14}, ISSN={["2073-4360"]}, url={https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14245525}, DOI={10.3390/polym14245525}, abstractNote={Most composites produced come from fossil fuel sources. Renewable strategies are needed for the production of composites. Charcoal fines are considered waste and an alternative for the production of biocomposites. The charcoal fines resulting from the pyrolysis of any biomass are an efficient alternative for the production of green composites. Studies to understand how the pyrolysis parameters influence the properties of this material for the production of biocomposites are necessary. Charcoal has a high carbon content and surface area, depending on final production temperatures. This study aims to evaluate charcoal fines as potential reinforcing agents in biocomposites. This study investigated for the first time charcoal fines from three pyrolysis temperatures (400, 600, and 800 °C) to identify the most suitable charcoal for use as a raw material in the production of carbon biocomposites with 30% by weight incorporated into a polyester matrix composite. Apparent density, porosity, morphology, and immediate chemical composition and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) of charcoal fines were evaluated. The charcoal fines produced at 800 °C showed interesting potential as polymeric matrix fillers due to their higher porosity (81.08%), fixed carbon content (96.77%), and hydrophobicity. The biocomposites were analyzed for flexural and tensile strength and scanning electron microscopy. The results revealed an improvement in resistance at elevated temperatures, especially at 800 °C, with higher breaking strength (84.11 MPa), modulus of elasticity (4064.70 MPa), and traction (23.53 MPa). Scanning electron microscopy revealed an improvement in morphology, with a decrease in roughness at 800 °C, which caused greater adhesion to the polyester matrix. These results revealed a promising new biocomposite compared to other natural lignocellulosic polymeric composites (NLFs) in engineering applications.}, number={24}, journal={POLYMERS}, author={Delatorre, Fabiola Martins and Mayrinck Cupertino, Gabriela Fontes and Oliveira, Michel Picanco and Gomes, Felipe da Silva and Roberto Profeti, Luciene Paula and Profeti, Demetrius and Guimaraes Junior, Mario and Azevedo, Marcia Giardinieri and Saloni, Daniel and Dias Junior, Ananias Francisco}, year={2022}, month={Dec} }
 @book{delatorre_cupertino_oliveira_silva gomes_profeti_profeti_guimarães júnior _azevedo_saloni _dias_2022, title={A novel approach to charcoal fine waste: sustainable use as filling of polymeric matrices}, DOI={10.21203/rs.3.rs-1211983/v1}, abstractNote={Abstract}, institution={Research Square}, author={Delatorre, Martins and Cupertino, Gabriela Fontes Mayrinck and Oliveira, Michel Picanço and Silva Gomes, Felipe and Profeti, Luciene Paula Roberto and Profeti, Demetrius and Guimarães Júnior , Mário and Azevedo, Márcia Giardinieri and Saloni , Daniel and Dias, Ananias Francisco}, year={2022} }
 @article{suarez_ford_venditti_kelley_saloni_gonzalez_2022, title={Rethinking the use of bio-based plastics to accelerate the decarbonization of our society}, volume={186}, ISSN={0921-3449}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2022.106593}, DOI={10.1016/j.resconrec.2022.106593}, abstractNote={The need to tackle the current environmental impact of plastics is driving the development of new bio-based materials. Although these bioplastics offer carbon footprint reductions, their role in a more sustainable economy is still unclear. Herein, a systematic review was performed to understand the impact of producing bioplastics. This information was used to perform a life cycle assessment considering different end-of-life scenarios. Then a Smart Use of Materials based on the assumption of only using certain materials in targeted applications was proposed. It was found that the dedicated use of bio-polyethylene terephthalate for packaging and polylactic acid for textiles can offer a carbon footprint reduction of up to 67% and 80% respectively. Therefore, we present a major opportunity to decarbonize our society using current technologies and supply chains. This concept contributes to building a society that understands the place of bio-based materials and addresses pollution from a material selection perspective.}, journal={Resources, Conservation and Recycling}, publisher={Elsevier BV}, author={Suarez, A. and Ford, E. and Venditti, R. and Kelley, S. and Saloni, D. and Gonzalez, R.}, year={2022}, month={Nov}, pages={106593} }
 @article{podlena_böhm_saloni_velarde_salas_2021, title={Tuning the Adhesive Properties of Soy Protein Wood Adhesives with Different Coadjutant Polymers, Nanocellulose and Lignin}, volume={13}, ISSN={2073-4360}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/polym13121972}, DOI={10.3390/polym13121972}, abstractNote={Commercial wood adhesives are based on products that contain formaldehyde; however, environmental and health concerns about formaldehyde emissions from wood products have influenced research and development efforts in order to find alternative, formaldehyde-free products for wood adhesives. In this work, different soy protein-based wood adhesives are proposed, and their performance is compared to commercial urea formaldehyde (UF) adhesive. Soy protein-based wood adhesives were prepared using either soy protein isolate (SPI) or soy protein flour (SF) with different coadjutant polymers: polyethylene oxide (PEO), hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) or polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) with and without addition of kraft lignin. The effects of the type of soy protein, solids content, coadjutant polymer and lignin addition were investigated. The wood adhesive formulations were tested on the bonding of hardwood (white maple) and softwood (southern yellow pine) and the dry shear strength of test specimens was measured according to method ASTM D905-08. The adhesive formulations with SPI achieved significantly higher values than those with SF. The dry shear strength of the adhesives varies depending on the coadjutant polymer, the wood species and the addition of lignin.}, number={12}, journal={Polymers}, publisher={MDPI AG}, author={Podlena, Milan and Böhm, Martin and Saloni, Daniel and Velarde, Guillermo and Salas, Carlos}, year={2021}, month={Jun}, pages={1972} }
 @misc{mervine_brӓtt_saloni_2020, title={A Review of Sustainable Materials Used in Thermoplastic Extrusion and Powder Bed Melting Additive Manufacturing}, ISBN={9783030519803 9783030519810}, ISSN={2194-5357 2194-5365}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-51981-0_12}, DOI={10.1007/978-3-030-51981-0_12}, abstractNote={There has been a growing interest in additive manufacturing (AM) in the past decades due to its non-traditional approach of making products. One important area in the body of knowledge of AM is focused on utilization of polymers for the manufacturing of unique and competitive components when compared to traditional manufacturing. Recently bioplastics that are more sustainable, such as polylactic acid (PLA), cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB), cellulose acetate propionate (CAP), nylon 11, and polycaprolactone (PCL) have started to gain traction as a competitor to these traditional plastics. Thus, there is a large amount of relevant publications that combine material development and characterization suitable for AM, components manufacturing based on materials developed and product characterization. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the most relevant publications that integrates past and current biopolymers development for AM, 3D printed components advantages and challenges using the developed biopolymers, and materials and product testing.}, journal={Advances in Manufacturing, Production Management and Process Control}, publisher={Springer International Publishing}, author={Mervine, Nicole and Brӓtt, Kaitlin and Saloni, Daniel}, year={2020}, pages={95–102} }
 @misc{mclaughlin_webb_brӓtt_saloni_2020, title={Bioplastic Modified with Woodflour for Additive Manufacturing}, ISBN={9783030519803 9783030519810}, ISSN={2194-5357 2194-5365}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-51981-0_11}, DOI={10.1007/978-3-030-51981-0_11}, abstractNote={Additive manufacturing (AM) is considered the new industrial revolution due to its impact in the way parts are manufactured. Research vast majority is focused on technology development based on different processes. However, recent trends show a big pushed for materials development and testing. Most of the thermoplastic used in AM are petroleum based, a limited and nonrenewable resource, however, bioplastics such as polylactic acid (PLA) have gained traction as a competitor. In this research, PLA was mixed with woodflour into different matrices to evaluate the particle size effect, species (maple and pine) and concentration (woodflour amount) in the biopolymer and 3D printed parts performance. Thermal, mechanical, structural properties were studied for the different matrices created. Results showed the potential of using woodflour as an additive to enhance bioplastics, maintaining sustainability aspects and changing the biopolymer to be suitable for AM.}, journal={Advances in Manufacturing, Production Management and Process Control}, publisher={Springer International Publishing}, author={McLaughlin, Kristen and Webb, Allison and Brӓtt, Kaitlin and Saloni, Daniel}, year={2020}, pages={86–94} }
 @article{kravetz_leca_brito_saloni_tilotta_2020, title={Characterization of Selected Pyrolysis Products of Diseased Orange Wood}, volume={15}, ISSN={["1930-2126"]}, DOI={10.15376/biores.15.3.7118-7126}, abstractNote={Orange trees in Brazil are often burned as a means of eradication when they become infected with Huanglongbing disease. Rather than destroying them, which is a low-value proposition, one potential option is to utilize the biomass through pyrolysis. In this preliminary work, orange trees (Citrus sinensis) otherwise selected for purging, were sampled and pyrolyzed at 500 °C, and the charcoal and bio-oil were evaluated for potential value-added use. The results showed that the pyrolysis process resulted in 26.3% charcoal, 57.6% bio-oil, and 16.0% non-condensable gases. Qualitative analysis of the bio-oil by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry found 178 chemical compounds; however, only 25% of those compounds could be reliably identified. Potential applications of the compounds identified in the bio-oil were determined by examining the published literature, and it was found that at least 73% of them showed promise. Finally, initial studies on the immediate analysis of the pyrolysis charcoal showed that it potentially meets the standards set forth for Brazilian domestic use.}, number={3}, journal={BIORESOURCES}, author={Kravetz, Carolina and Leca, Carlos and Brito, Jose Otavio and Saloni, Daniel and Tilotta, David C.}, year={2020}, month={Aug}, pages={7118–7126} }
 @article{saloni_mervine_2020, title={Investigation of Bioplastics for Additive Manufacturing}, volume={975}, ISBN={["978-3-030-20215-6"]}, ISSN={["2194-5365"]}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-20216-3_34}, DOI={10.1007/978-3-030-20216-3_34}, abstractNote={Additive manufacturing (AM) has been growing in interest due to its non-traditional approach to producing objects by which components are fabricated directly from computer models by selectively depositing and consolidating or curing raw materials in successive layers. Currently, most polymer AM processes are limited by a narrow field of available and compatible materials. Typical thermoplastics common to the injection molding industry are created from petroleum, a limited and nonrenewable resource and have been widely adopted for use in AM. Recently plastics that are more sustainable, such as polylactic acid (PLA), have started to gain traction as a competitor to these traditional plastics. For this study, cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB), cellulose acetate propionate (CAP), hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC), nylon 11, and polycaprolactone (PCL) were formulated and tested for AM. In addition, ABS and PLA were tested as control materials. Results showed the technical feasibility of some bioplastics for AM.}, journal={ADVANCES IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING, MODELING SYSTEMS AND 3D PROTOTYPING}, author={Saloni, Daniel and Mervine, Nicole}, year={2020}, pages={365–376} }
 @article{gomez-maldonado_peresin_verdi_velarde_saloni_2020, title={Thermal, Structural, and Mechanical Effects of Nanofibrillated Cellulose in Polylactic Acid Filaments for Additive Manufacturing}, volume={15}, ISSN={["1930-2126"]}, DOI={10.15376/biores.15.4.7954-7964}, abstractNote={As the additive manufacturing process gains worldwide importance, the need for bio-based materials, especially for in-home polymeric use, also increases. This work aims to develop a composite of polylactic acid (PLA) and nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC) as a sustainable approach to reinforce the currently commercially available PLA. The studied materials were composites with 5 and 10% NFC that were blended and extruded. Mechanical, structural, and thermal characterization was made before its use for 3D printing. It was found that the inclusion of 10% NFC increased the modulus of elasticity in the filaments from 2.92 to 3.36 GPa. However, a small decrease in tensile strength was observed from 55.7 to 50.8 MPa, which was possibly due to the formation of NFC aggregates in the matrix. This work shows the potential of using PLA mixed with NFC for additive manufacturing.}, number={4}, journal={BIORESOURCES}, author={Gomez-Maldonado, Diego and Peresin, Maria Soledad and Verdi, Christina and Velarde, Guillermo and Saloni, Daniel}, year={2020}, month={Nov}, pages={7954–7964} }
 @article{aggarwal_johnson_saloni_hakovirta_2019, title={Novel 3D printing filament composite using diatomaceous earth and polylactic acid for materials properties and cost improvement}, volume={177}, ISSN={["1879-1069"]}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2019.107310}, DOI={10.1016/j.compositesb.2019.107310}, abstractNote={There are a large variety of different materials currently used for producing 3D printing filaments. In this paper we are investigating the utilization of diatomaceous earth as a potential component for polylactic acid based 3D printing composite materials. The results clearly show that with only minor deterioration of the basic mechanical properties of the 3D printed material at least 10 wt% of the polylactic acid usage can be reduced and replaced by diatomaceous earth. Our thermal analysis also shows nucleation and chain mobility phenomena in the presence of diatomaceous earth particles. The results also show that we are able to engineer 3D printing surfaces with diatomaceous earth protruding from the composite structure and thus allowing us to create high surface area on the 3D printed objects surface. With this research we have shown for the first time an opportunity for cost reduction compared to using pure polylactic acid filaments and a pathway to immobilizing chemical sensing, antibacterial and antiviral agents on 3D printed objects for many applications such as biomedical.}, journal={COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING}, author={Aggarwal, Salonika and Johnson, Shelly and Saloni, Daniel and Hakovirta, Marko}, year={2019}, month={Nov} }
 @article{saloni_mervine_verdi_2018, title={Design and Development of Biopolymers for Additive Manufacturing}, journal={Peer-Reviewed Proceedings of the 2018 Industrial and Systems Engineering}, author={Saloni, D. and Mervine, N. and Verdi, C.}, year={2018}, pages={330–335} }
 @article{lacoa_velarde_kay_blanco_saloni_2017, title={Design and Development of Logistics Models for Residential and Commercial Biomass Pellets for Heat and Power Generation in the U.S.}, volume={12}, ISSN={1930-2126}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.15376/biores.12.1.1506-1531}, DOI={10.15376/biores.12.1.1506-1531}, abstractNote={The U.S. is an important wood pellets producer for Europe, but in recent years there is special attention in the domestic market. This project developed mathematical logistics models in MatLab® that estimate distribution channels, transportation, and volumes for the domestic wood pellet demand. The models consider only demand in the northeastern U.S. based on current production in the Southeast. Two cases were studied: distribution to power plants and distribution to retail stores. Once the market needs were identified, logistics engineering principles and models were run to predict the distribution to different markets. Tools used in facility location and freight transportation analysis were run to provide an estimated logistic cost. One bulk pellet with 2 scenarios and 3 bagged pellet models (RISI 2016; 2017; 2018) with 2 scenarios were developed. After analyses for each model, it was concluded that wood pellet industry should direct its efforts to negotiate lower transport rates, which could represent a 70% cost reduction. While the wood pellet industry volume is smaller than the coal and chemical industries, the considerable cost difference indicates an opportunity to negotiate lower rates. The models developed can be used as tools to minimize the cost of distributing wood pellets to the northeast.}, number={1}, journal={BioResources}, publisher={BioResources}, author={Lacoa, Ulises and Velarde, Guillermo and Kay, Michael and Blanco, Edgar and Saloni, Daniel E.}, year={2017}, month={Jan} }
 @article{saloni_díaz_fajardo_cante_velarde_2017, title={Management system based on the measurement of temperature and humidity with prediction calculation of the durability of materials in the crawlspace of houses in the southern region of the USA}, volume={20}, number={2}, journal={Tekhné}, author={Saloni, D. and Díaz, A. and Fajardo, E. and Cante, B. and Velarde, G.}, year={2017}, pages={081–096} }
 @inproceedings{saloni_salas_velarde_2017, title={Novel Adhesives from Soybean proteins and biopolymer blends}, author={Saloni, D. and Salas, C. and Velarde, G.}, year={2017} }
 @article{kravetz_brito_saloni_tilotta_2017, title={Qualitative analysis of the extractives of orange wood}, volume={49}, url={https://wfs.swst.org/index.php/wfs/article/view/2599}, number={4}, journal={Wood and Fiber Science}, author={Kravetz, C. and Brito, J. O. and Saloni, D. and Tilotta, D. C.}, year={2017}, pages={407–412} }
 @inproceedings{velarde_saloni_kamke_2017, title={Understanding the Machinability of MDF and HDF}, author={Velarde, G. and Saloni, D. and Kamke, F.}, year={2017}, month={Oct} }
 @inproceedings{velarde_lacoa_saloni_2015, title={Design and development of a U.S. logistics model for residential and commercial biomass}, author={Velarde, G. and Lacoa, U. and Saloni, D.}, year={2015} }
 @inproceedings{carrillo_saloni_rojas_2014, title={Fiber pretreatment in the production of cellulose nanofibrils}, author={Carrillo, C. and Saloni, D. and Rojas, O.}, year={2014} }
 @article{velarde_saloni_lemaster_jackson_2014, title={Improving Housing Conditions from the Crawl Space up with a Monitoring and Control System}, volume={41}, ISSN={0888-2746 2376-0923}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08882746.2014.11430621}, DOI={10.1080/08882746.2014.11430621}, abstractNote={Abstract Housing issues constitute a growing research area due to changes of building features and the use of technologically advanced material and devices in homes. Thus, housing-related research needs to be conducted in order to improve the living conditions in houses. This research explored the interactions of temperature and relative humidity in three contiguous housing environments (indoor, outdoor, and crawl spaces) to analyze and evaluate common housing issues. To achieve this goal, the design, development, and verification of a Housing Elements Research Chamber (HERC) by means of a monitoring and control system was tested. The monitoring and control system used sensors to continuously monitor temperature and relative humidity under different conditions. This study used the HERC to simulate housing conditions within the crawl space in order to determine the appropriateness of using different moisture-removal methods to improve housing conditions. Results showed that the use of temperature and relative humidity sensors as part of a monitoring and control system provided adequate tools to study the climate interactions between different environments in a house. Furthermore, findings indicated that the use of multiple moisture-removal methods is a desired solution to improve housing conditions.}, number={1}, journal={Housing and Society}, publisher={Informa UK Limited}, author={Velarde, Guillermo J. and Saloni, Daniel E. and Lemaster, Richard L. and Jackson, Steven D.}, year={2014}, month={Jan}, pages={53–69} }
 @article{lacoa_velarde_saloni_2014, title={US biomass opportunities for value-added biomass exports based on the European Union renewable energy share targets}, volume={9}, DOI={10.15376/biores.9.4.7606-7621}, abstractNote={World energy demand is expected to continue increasing in the coming years. This situation has created a worldwide pressure for the development of alternative fuel and energy sources, pursuing a more environmentally friendly usage of biofuels. The EU has the target of generating 20% of its energy consumption from renewable sources by 2020. Member States have different individual targets to meet this overall target. Meanwhile in the United States, there are about 750 million acres [300 million hectares] of forestland, with slightly more than two-thirds classified as timberland or land capable of producing 20 cubic feet per acre [1.4 m3 per hectare] annually of roundwood. Given these circumstances, this research aimed to understand the U.S. opportunities to export woody biomass based on the targets that the European Union has imposed to its Member States. The data collected allowed several scenario developments by identifying the possible EU’s biomass deficits and U.S.’s capacity to supply the gaps. Considering the physical availability, the U.S. would be able to satisfy between 42 and 48% depending on the energy efficiency scenario. Nevertheless, when considering reasonable biomass prices, only a small portion of the EU demand could be covered by the U.S.}, number={4}, journal={BioResources}, author={Lacoa, U. and Velarde, G. J. and Saloni, Daniel}, year={2014}, pages={7606–7621} }
 @inproceedings{velarde_saloni_2013, title={Analyses of Moisture and Volume Reduction as Means to Optimize Biomass Sourcing under the Scenarios of Disperse and Centralized Operations}, author={Velarde, G. and Saloni, D.}, year={2013}, month={Apr} }
 @inproceedings{velarde_saloni_2013, title={Biomass pretreatment and logistics}, author={Velarde, G. and Saloni, D.}, year={2013}, month={May} }
 @article{velarde_pirraglia_saloni_2013, title={Capacity, production, and consumption assessment of the U.S. south Atlantic wood pellet industry}, volume={8}, DOI={10.15376/biores.8.4.5908-5924}, abstractNote={The wood pellet industry has been in a growing trend worldwide. The Southern U.S. has been proposed as a good location to further develop wood pellet industries geared toward the supply of international markets. This research looks into the current status of the wood pellet industry of the region in terms of consumption of biomass, installed capacity, and production levels of wood pellets. It assesses the known future developments for the region (Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida). The study also includes an analysis of major ports within the region. Currently, companies within the region have a total production capacity of over 4.7 million tons of pellets, while the current production levels are estimated at 3.1 million tons. Research indicates that at least 20 facilities within the region will be opening their operations, and the expected capacity of the wood pellet industry will then be over 5 million tons of pellets per year. The biomass requirement for the production of these pellets was determined, and the current production level requires over 11 million tons of green biomass (55% moisture content). Future developments may require over 13 million tons, making the industry total over 24 million tons in coming years.}, number={4}, journal={BioResources}, author={Velarde, G. J. and Pirraglia, A. and Saloni, Daniel}, year={2013}, pages={5908–5924} }
 @inproceedings{carrillo_saloni_rojas_2013, title={Effect of composition and formulation variables in biomass flooding capacity by o/w microemulsions}, author={Carrillo, C. and Saloni, D. and Rojas, O.}, year={2013} }
 @article{carrillo_saloni_rojas_2013, title={Evaluation of O/W microemulsions to penetrate the capillary structure of woody biomass: interplay between composition and formulation in green processing}, volume={15}, ISSN={1463-9262 1463-9270}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/C3GC41325J}, DOI={10.1039/c3gc41325j}, abstractNote={The ability of microemulsions to overcome the complex capillary structure of wood is revealed in relation to its composition and formulation. The oil phase (limonene in this study) of O/W microemulsions is found to be critical for effective flooding. The type of amphiphile molecule used, including sodium lignosulfonate and alkyl polyglucosides as well as reference sodium dodecylsulfate and silicone-based surfactants, together with the viscosity of the resulting microemulsions were the main factors determining the dynamics and extent of fluid penetration. The associated observations were ascribed to the balance of the affinities of the surfactants for the substrate and its conductive elements. Owing to the inherent morphological and chemical features, large differences were observed as far as impregnation susceptibility of different wood types is concerned. By using appropriate surfactant mixtures it was possible for the microemulsions to penetrate the most recalcitrant woody biomass studied, with efficiencies up to 83% higher than that of water, at atmospheric pressure and room temperature. Application of microemulsions is a new alternative for green and efficient pre-treatment of woody biomass in biorefineries, to deliver (bio)chemical functions to the constrained spaces of the cell wall and to increase its accessibility.}, number={12}, journal={Green Chemistry}, publisher={Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)}, author={Carrillo, Carlos A. and Saloni, Daniel and Rojas, Orlando J.}, year={2013}, pages={3377} }
 @inproceedings{velarde_saloni_lemaster_2013, title={Improvement of Housing Conditions by Assessing and Remediating Moisture Problems in Wood Housing Structures}, author={Velarde, G. and Saloni, D. and Lemaster, R.}, year={2013}, month={Mar} }
 @inproceedings{velarde_saloni_2013, title={Pellet logistics challenges and opportunities}, author={Velarde, G. and Saloni, D.}, year={2013}, month={Jul} }
 @inproceedings{saloni_2013, title={Solid fuels current and future trends}, author={Saloni, D.}, year={2013}, month={May} }
 @article{pirraglia_gonzalez_denig_saloni_2013, title={Technical and Economic Modeling for the Production of Torrefied Lignocellulosic Biomass for the U.S. Densified Fuel Industry}, volume={6}, ISSN={["1939-1242"]}, url={http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84873742159&partnerID=MN8TOARS}, DOI={10.1007/s12155-012-9255-6}, number={1}, journal={BIOENERGY RESEARCH}, author={Pirraglia, Adrian and Gonzalez, Ronalds and Denig, Joseph and Saloni, Daniel}, year={2013}, month={Mar}, pages={263–275} }
 @article{pirraglia_gonzalez_saloni_denig_2013, title={Technical and economic assessment for the production of torrefied ligno-cellulosic biomass pellets in the US}, volume={66}, ISSN={["1879-2227"]}, url={http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84869877729&partnerID=MN8TOARS}, DOI={10.1016/j.enconman.2012.09.024}, abstractNote={Manufacturing and trade of wood pellets in the United States (US) has seen an exponential growth in the last few years, triggered by its potential utilization in applications typically dominated by fossil fuels, such as heat, power, and combined cycle generation. This combination holds the promise of delivering a high density, high heat value fuel, making it a better substitute for coal and other fossil fuels. This combined process exists only at pilot-plant levels. Scale-up of the technology and feasibility of such projects remain largely unexplored. This research developed a techno-economic model for the production of torrefied wood pellets, considering critical production parameters, and evaluating sensitivity to changes in CAPEX (Capital Expenditure), biomass delivered costs, labor, and energy consumption of a facility, evaluated through a case-study. Results indicated that biomass delivered costs and depreciation are the most significant factors influencing production with CAPEX being the most sensitive variable due to high investments in torrefaction reactors. The selection of different torrefaction technologies, and adequate binders, may represent a major improvement in the feasibility of a project by reducing capital costs drastically. Back-calculated price for torrefied wood pellets is $261/metric ton (100,000 metric tons/year facility), and delivered price may reach $282/metric ton, a similar cost compared to regular pellets. Preliminary analysis of carbon credits as additional income may considerably increase the likeability of the business, and further enhance profitability.}, journal={ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT}, author={Pirraglia, Adrian and Gonzalez, Ronalds and Saloni, Daniel and Denig, Joseph}, year={2013}, month={Feb}, pages={153–164} }
 @inproceedings{saloni_2013, title={Techno-financial analysis of pellet production in the US}, author={Saloni, D.}, year={2013}, month={Jul} }
 @inproceedings{lacoa_saloni_2013, title={US opportunities for exporting biomass to Europe}, author={Lacoa, U. and Saloni, D.}, year={2013}, month={May} }
 @inproceedings{velarde_saloni_2013, title={Wood Pellets Market Trends in the U.S}, author={Velarde, G. and Saloni, D.}, year={2013}, month={Apr} }
 @inproceedings{saloni_pirraglia_gonzalez_denig_wright_2012, title={Assessment of the most adequate pre-treatments and woody biomasses intended for co-firing in the U.S}, author={Saloni, Daniel and Pirraglia, Adrian and Gonzalez, Ronalds and Denig, Joseph and Wright, Jeff}, year={2012} }
 @article{pirraglia_gonzalez_denig_saloni_wright_2012, title={Assessment of the most adequate pre-treatments and woody biomasses intended for direct co-firing in the U.S}, volume={7}, url={http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84872805696&partnerID=MN8TOARS}, DOI={10.15376/biores.7.4.4817-4842}, abstractNote={There is increasing interest in replacing coal with woody biomass in co-firing plants for electrical power. A variety of pre-treatments can be used to make biomass more suitable for co-firing. This research presents a model that evaluates the delivered costs of various pre-treated biomass sources, electricity production costs, and constraints, and calculates a least cost mix. Results of the scenario presented indicate that wood chips are the most economical co-firing option for delivering biomass to direct-fired boilers. Apart from potential feeding and processing issues, the wood-chips options of forest residues present the lowest cost of electricity production for small-scale co-firing applications. From the options that will ensure minimum processing issues in the co-firing cycle, wood pellets from southern yellow pine represent the most economical choice. Based on coal displacement from the facility, torrefied wood pellets from southern yellow pine is a preferred option as compared to other choices evaluated. An alternative to torrefied wood pellets from southern yellow pine is dark torrefied Eucalyptus benthamii, providing similar electricity production costs while reducing coal utilization.}, number={4}, journal={BioResources}, author={Pirraglia, A. and Gonzalez, R. and Denig, J. and Saloni, D. and Wright, J.}, year={2012}, pages={4817–4842} }
 @article{carrillo_saloni_lucia_hubbe_rojas_2012, title={Capillary flooding of wood with microemulsions from Winsor I systems}, volume={381}, ISSN={["0021-9797"]}, DOI={10.1016/j.jcis.2012.05.032}, abstractNote={A new approach based on microemulsions formulated with at least 85% water and minority components consisting of oil (limonene) and surfactant (anionic and nonionic) is demonstrated for the first time to be effective for flooding wood’s complex capillary structure. The formulation of the microemulsion was based on phase behavior scans of Surfactant–Oil–Water systems (SOWs) and the construction of pseudo-ternary diagrams to localize thermodynamically stable one-phase emulsion systems with different composition, salinity and water-to-oil ratios. Wicking and fluid penetration isotherms followed different kinetic regimes and indicated enhanced performance relative to that of the base fluids (water, oil or surfactant solutions). The key properties of microemulsions to effectively penetrate the solid structure are discussed; microemulsion formulation and resultant viscosity are found to have a determining effect in the extent of fluid uptake. The solubilization of cell wall components is observed after microemulsion impregnation. Thus, the microemulsion can be tuned not only to effectively penetrate the void spaces but also to solubilize hydrophobic and hydrophilic components. The concept proposed in this research is expected to open opportunities in fluid sorption in fiber systems for biomass pretreatment, and delivery of hydrophilic or lipophilic moieties in porous, lignocellulosics.}, journal={JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE}, author={Carrillo, Carlos A. and Saloni, Daniel and Lucia, Lucian A. and Hubbe, Martin A. and Rojas, Orlando J.}, year={2012}, month={Sep}, pages={171–179} }
 @inproceedings{pirraglia_gonzalez_saloni_2012, title={Fuel Properties and Suitability of E. benthamii and E. macarthurii for Torrefied Wood and Pellets}, author={Pirraglia, A. and Gonzalez, R. and Saloni, D.}, year={2012}, month={Apr} }
 @article{pirraglia_gonzalez_saloni_wright_denig_2012, title={Fuel properties and suitability of eucalyptus benthamii and eucalyptus macarthurii for torrefied wood and pellets}, volume={7}, number={1}, journal={BioResources}, author={Pirraglia, A. and Gonzalez, R. and Saloni, D. and Wright, J. and Denig, J.}, year={2012}, pages={217–235} }
 @inproceedings{saloni_2012, title={Involvement, Empowerment and Team Building}, author={Saloni, D.}, year={2012} }
 @inproceedings{saloni_2012, title={Lean Manufacturing Implementation Analysis in the Secondary Wood Industry}, author={Saloni, D.}, year={2012} }
 @article{pirraglia_saloni_2012, title={Measuring environmental improvements image in companies implementing green manufacturing, by means of a fuzzy logic model for decision-making purposes}, volume={61}, ISSN={["1433-3015"]}, DOI={10.1007/s00170-011-3748-x}, number={5-8}, journal={INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY}, author={Pirraglia, Adrian and Saloni, Daniel E.}, year={2012}, month={Jul}, pages={703–711} }
 @inproceedings{saloni_pirraglia_denig_gonzalez_2012, title={Supply chain analysis and evaluation of manufacturing solid biofuels for the U.S. market}, author={Saloni, D. and Pirraglia, A. and Denig, J. and Gonzalez, R.}, year={2012}, month={Nov} }
 @inproceedings{pirraglia_gonzalez_saloni_2012, title={Technical and Economic Modeling for the Production of Torrefied Ligno-Cellulosic Biomass for the U.S}, author={Pirraglia, A. and Gonzalez, R. and Saloni, D.}, year={2012}, month={Apr} }
 @article{gonzalez_phillips_saloni_jameel_abt_pirraglia_wright_2011, title={Biomass to energy in the southern united states: supply chain and delivered cost}, volume={6}, number={3}, journal={BioResources}, author={Gonzalez, R. and Phillips, R. and Saloni, D. and Jameel, H. and Abt, R. and Pirraglia, A. and Wright, J.}, year={2011}, pages={2954–2976} }
 @inproceedings{saloni_pirraglia_gonzalez_wright_johnson_2011, title={Cold-Resistant Eucalyptus: characteristics and suitability for solid fuels production}, author={Saloni, D. and Pirraglia, A. and Gonzalez, R. and Wright, J. and Johnson, J.}, year={2011} }
 @article{saloni_lemaster_jackson_2011, title={Control system evaluation and implementation for the abrasive machining process on wood}, volume={6}, number={3}, journal={BioResources}, author={Saloni, D. E. and Lemaster, R. and Jackson, S.}, year={2011}, pages={2763–2775} }
 @inproceedings{saloni_pirraglia_gonzalez_2011, title={Converting Eucalyptus Biomass into Ethanol}, author={Saloni, D. and Pirraglia, A. and Gonzalez, R.}, year={2011} }
 @article{gonzalez_treasure_phillips_jameel_saloni_abt_wright_2011, title={Converting Eucalyptus biomass into ethanol: Financial and sensitivity analysis in a co-current dilute acid process. Part II}, volume={35}, ISSN={0961-9534}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2010.10.025}, DOI={10.1016/j.biombioe.2010.10.025}, abstractNote={The technical and financial performance of high yield Eucalyptus biomass in a co-current dilute acid pretreatment followed by enzymatic hydrolysis process was simulated using WinGEMS® and Excel®. Average ethanol yield per dry Mg of Eucalyptus biomass was approximately 347.6 L of ethanol (with average carbohydrate content in the biomass around 66.1%) at a cost of $0.49 L−1 of ethanol, cash cost of ∼ $0.46 L−1 and CAPEX of $1.03 L−1 of ethanol. The main cost drivers are: biomass, enzyme, tax, fuel (gasoline), depreciation and labor. Profitability of the process is very sensitive to biomass cost, carbohydrate content (%) in biomass and enzyme cost. Biomass delivered cost was simulated and financially evaluated in Part I; here in Part II the conversion of this raw material into cellulosic ethanol using the dilute acid process is evaluated.}, number={2}, journal={Biomass and Bioenergy}, publisher={Elsevier BV}, author={Gonzalez, R. and Treasure, T. and Phillips, R. and Jameel, H. and Saloni, D. and Abt, R. and Wright, J.}, year={2011}, month={Feb}, pages={767–772} }
 @inproceedings{pirraglia_velarde_saloni_2011, title={Design, Verification and Validation of a Model that Measures Environmental Image in Companies Implementing Green Building, by Means of Fuzzy Logic for Decision-making Purposes}, author={Pirraglia, A. and Velarde, G. and Saloni, D.}, year={2011} }
 @article{gonzalez_treasure_phillips_jameel_saloni_2011, title={Economics of cellulosic ethanol production: Green liquor pretreatment for softwood and hardwood, greenfield and repurpose scenarios}, volume={6}, number={3}, journal={BioResources}, author={Gonzalez, R. and Treasure, T. and Phillips, R. and Jameel, H. and Saloni, D.}, year={2011}, pages={2551–2567} }
 @article{arrieche_saloni_dyk_lemaster_2011, title={Evaluation of the Energy Balance for the Production of Briquettes from Biomass}, volume={61}, ISSN={["0015-7473"]}, DOI={10.13073/0015-7473-61.4.302}, abstractNote={Wood densification consists of processing wood by-products such as sawdust and chips into uniformly sized particles that are compressed into wood-based fuel products (pellets and briquettes). The main advantages are related to handling improvements of residual wood and energy generation opportunities when compared with wood chips from other forms of wood residues. The objective of this study was to evaluate the energy balance for production of briquettes from wood residues. This research involved determining the energy consumption required to perform the main manufacturing operations to produce wood briquettes: size reduction, drying, and densification of wood. The amount of energy that can be obtained from the combustion of wood briquettes was also measured. The effects of several factors such as wood species, material dimensions, and raw material moisture content on the energy requirements for manufacturing briquettes were studied. Four densification strategies were evaluated from an energy consumption ...}, number={4}, journal={FOREST PRODUCTS JOURNAL}, author={Arrieche, Rafael and Saloni, Daniel and Dyk, Herman and Lemaster, Richard L.}, year={2011}, pages={302–309} }
 @article{gonzalez_treasure_wright_saloni_phillips_abt_jameel_2011, title={Exploring the potential of Eucalyptus for energy production in the Southern United States: Financial analysis of delivered biomass. Part I}, volume={35}, ISSN={["0961-9534"]}, url={http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-78650762982&partnerID=MN8TOARS}, DOI={10.1016/j.biombioe.2010.10.011}, abstractNote={Eucalyptus plantations in the Southern United States offer a viable feedstock for renewable bioenergy. Delivered cost of eucalypt biomass to a bioenergy facility was simulated in order to understand how key variables affect biomass delivered cost. Three production rates (16.8, 22.4 and 28.0 Mg ha−1 y−1, dry weight basis) in two investment scenarios were compared in terms of financial analysis, to evaluate the effect of productivity and land investment on the financial indicators of the project. Delivered cost of biomass was simulated to range from $55.1 to $66.1 per delivered Mg (with freight distance of 48.3 km from plantation to biorefinery) depending on site productivity (without considering land investment) at 6% IRR. When land investment was included in the analysis, delivered biomass cost increased to range from $65.0 to $79.4 per delivered Mg depending on site productivity at 6% IRR. Conversion into cellulosic ethanol might be promising with biomass delivered cost lower than $66 Mg−1. These delivered costs and investment analysis show that Eucalyptus plantations are a potential biomass source for bioenergy production for Southern U.S.}, number={2}, journal={BIOMASS & BIOENERGY}, author={Gonzalez, R. and Treasure, T. and Wright, J. and Saloni, D. and Phillips, R. and Abt, R. and Jameel, H.}, year={2011}, month={Feb}, pages={755–766} }
 @inproceedings{saloni_pirraglia_2011, title={Global Wood Chip Demand}, author={Saloni, D. and Pirraglia, A.}, year={2011} }
 @article{velarde_pirraglia_van dyk_saloni_2011, title={Lean manufacturing in the U.S. South Atlantic region: An overview of the current state of implementation in the secondary wood industry}, volume={2}, DOI={10.1179/2042645311Y.0000000006}, abstractNote={The US secondary wood industry has been facing tough market conditions. Companies believe that business will continue to be hampered by falling profits, consumers and employment throughout all 2010–2011. These market conditions are not a recent event; it has been a challenging market for over two decades. Secondary wood industries have had to change its status quo to be able to retain market share and stay in business. Proposed changes for the secondary wood industry include lean manufacturing implementation. This research studied the current state of lean manufacturing implementation in the US South Atlantic Region by means of an online survey. Results indicated that lean manufacturing is perceived as an excellent philosophy for making the secondary wood industry more competitive and it has an important implementation potential. Differences between diverse industry segments on the triggers and resources that lead to implementing lean manufacturing were also found.}, number={1}, journal={International Wood Products Journal}, author={Velarde, G. and Pirraglia, A. and van Dyk, H. and Saloni, D.}, year={2011}, pages={30–37} }
 @inproceedings{velarde_pirraglia_saloni_2011, title={Logistics and Transportation Analysis and Quantification of Forest Biomass from the U.S. to Europe. A Supply and Demand Interaction}, author={Velarde, G.J. and Pirraglia, A. and Saloni, D.E.}, year={2011} }
 @article{gonzalez_jameel_chang_treasure_pirraglia_saloni_2011, title={Thermo-mechanical pulping as a pretreatment for agricultural biomass for biochemical conversion}, volume={6}, number={2}, journal={BioResources}, author={Gonzalez, R. and Jameel, H. and Chang, H. M. and Treasure, T. and Pirraglia, A. and Saloni, D.}, year={2011}, pages={1599–1614} }
 @article{saloni_buehlmann_lemaster_2011, title={Tool Wear When Cutting Wood Fiber-Plastic Composite Materials}, volume={61}, ISSN={["0015-7473"]}, DOI={10.13073/0015-7473-61.2.149}, abstractNote={Wood fiber–plastic composite materials, a relatively new material, are finding applications mainly in the US residential and commercial construction markets. Thus, the volume of material produced and used is steadily increasing while the range of applications keeps expanding. So far, attention has been paid mainly to primary production processes of wood fiber–plastic materials, while secondary manufacturing processes have attracted less attention. However, with the broadening applications of such materials and their increasing use, secondary manufacturing processes for wood fiber–plastic materials are gaining importance. This study investigated the performance of five commercially available wood fiber–plastic composite materials and solid wood (eastern white pine) with respect to tool wear and resulting material surface roughness. Large performance differences between different wood fiber–plastic composite materials and between solid wood and wood fiber–plastic composite materials with respect to tool wea...}, number={2}, journal={FOREST PRODUCTS JOURNAL}, author={Saloni, Daniel and Buehlmann, Urs and Lemaster, Richard L.}, year={2011}, pages={149–154} }
 @inproceedings{pirraglia_gonzalez_saloni_2010, title={A techno-economic analysis of wood pellets production}, author={Pirraglia, A. and Gonzalez, R. and Saloni, D.}, year={2010} }
 @inproceedings{pirraglia_saloni_2010, title={Design, Development and validation of a model to evaluate the environmental image for manufacturing companies implementing Green Building}, author={Pirraglia, A. and Saloni, D.}, year={2010} }
 @inproceedings{pirraglia_saloni_2010, title={Design, verification and validation of a model that measures environmental image in companies implementing Green Manufacturing, by means of fuzzy logic for decision-making purposes}, author={Pirraglia, A. and Saloni, D.}, year={2010} }
 @inproceedings{pirraglia_saloni_2010, title={Environmental Image Model for Companies Implementing Green Manufacturing, by Means of Fuzzy Logic for Decision-Making}, author={Pirraglia, A. and Saloni, D.}, year={2010} }
 @inproceedings{velarde_saloni_lemaster_2010, title={Housing Elements Research Chamber: A new testing facility - a crawl space study}, author={Velarde, G.J. and Saloni, D.E. and Lemaster, R.L.}, year={2010} }
 @article{pirraglia_saloni_lemaster_van dyk_2010, title={Implementation analysis of lean manufacturing in the secondary wood industry in North Carolina}, volume={7}, number={2}, journal={Journal of Forest Products and Business Research}, author={Pirraglia, A. and Saloni, D. and Lemaster, R. and van Dyk, H.}, year={2010} }
 @inproceedings{gonzalez_saloni_phillips_wright_2010, title={Loblolly Pine for Biomass-Bioenergy: A Study of Delivery Cost and Simulation of Optimum Rotation Length and Stand Tree Density in Southern United States}, author={Gonzalez, R. and Saloni, D. and Phillips, R. and Wright, J.}, year={2010} }
 @article{saloni_lemaster_jackson_2010, title={Process Monitoring Evaluation and Implementation for the Wood Abrasive Machining Process}, volume={10}, ISSN={["1424-8220"]}, DOI={10.3390/s101110401}, abstractNote={Wood processing industries have continuously developed and improved technologies and processes to transform wood to obtain better final product quality and thus increase profits. Abrasive machining is one of the most important of these processes and therefore merits special attention and study. The objective of this work was to evaluate and demonstrate a process monitoring system for use in the abrasive machining of wood and wood based products. The system developed increases the life of the belt by detecting (using process monitoring sensors) and removing (by cleaning) the abrasive loading during the machining process. This study focused on abrasive belt machining processes and included substantial background work, which provided a solid base for understanding the behavior of the abrasive, and the different ways that the abrasive machining process can be monitored. In addition, the background research showed that abrasive belts can effectively be cleaned by the appropriate cleaning technique. The process monitoring system developed included acoustic emission sensors which tended to be sensitive to belt wear, as well as platen vibration, but not loading, and optical sensors which were sensitive to abrasive loading.}, number={11}, journal={SENSORS}, author={Saloni, Daniel E. and Lemaster, Richard L. and Jackson, Steven D.}, year={2010}, month={Nov}, pages={10401–10412} }
 @inproceedings{gonzalez_saloni_phillips_jameel_kelley_2010, title={Sustainable Biofuels production: A supply chain and economic analysis}, author={Gonzalez, R. and Saloni, D. and Phillips, R. and Jameel, H. and Kelley, S.}, year={2010} }
 @article{pirraglia_gonzalez_saloni_2010, title={Techno-economical analysis of wood pellets production for us manufacturers}, volume={5}, number={4}, journal={BioResources}, author={Pirraglia, A. and Gonzalez, R. and Saloni, D.}, year={2010}, pages={2374–2390} }
 @article{gonzalez_wright_saloni_phillips_jameel_kelley_2010, title={The Business of Growing Eucalyptus for Biomass}, journal={Biomass magazine}, author={Gonzalez, R. and Wright, J. and Saloni, D. and Phillips, R. and Jameel, H. and Kelley, S.}, year={2010} }
 @article{pirraglia_gonzalez_saloni_wright_2010, title={Wood pellets: An Expanding Market Opportunity}, journal={Biomass magazine}, author={Pirraglia, A. and Gonzalez, R. and Saloni, D. and Wright, J.}, year={2010}, month={Jul} }
 @article{gonzalez_wright_saloni_2009, title={Filling a Need: Forest Plantations for Bioenergy in the Southern US}, volume={8}, journal={Biomass Magazine}, author={Gonzalez, R. and Wright, J. and Saloni, D.}, year={2009}, pages={44–47} }
 @inproceedings{gonzalez_phillips_saloni_jameel_kelley_2009, title={Financial Analysis of Biomass Delivery Cost and Conversion into Ethanol in Southern United States}, author={Gonzalez, R. and Phillips, R. and Saloni, D. and Jameel, H. and Kelley, S.}, year={2009} }
 @article{buehlmann_saloni_lemaster_2009, title={Performance of woodfiber-plastic composites subjected to abrasive machining}, volume={59}, number={6}, journal={Forest Products Journal}, author={Buehlmann, U. and Saloni, D. and Lemaster, R. L.}, year={2009}, pages={61–64} }
 @inproceedings{gonzalez_saloni_phillips_wright_2009, title={Potential production and delivery cost of Eucalyptus for pulp and bio-refinery in Southern U.S}, author={Gonzalez, R. and Saloni, D. and Phillips, R. and Wright, J.}, year={2009} }
 @inproceedings{velarde_saloni_giunta_2009, title={Process flow analysis and improvement on a modular home manufacturer using lean manufacturing tools and simulation techniques}, author={Velarde, G. and Saloni, D. and Giunta, M.}, year={2009} }
 @article{velarde_saloni_van dyk_giunta_2009, title={Process flow improvement proposal using lean manufacturing philosophy and simulation techniques on modular home manufacturer}, volume={1}, number={1}, journal={Lean Construction Journal}, author={Velarde, G. and Saloni, D. and van Dyk, H. and Giunta, M.}, year={2009}, pages={77–93} }
 @inproceedings{velarde_saloni_van dyk_giunta_2009, title={Process improvement on a modular home manufacturer by simulation techniques and lean manufacturing tools}, author={Velarde, G. and Saloni, D. and van Dyk, H. and Giunta, M.}, year={2009} }
 @inproceedings{saloni_2009, title={Role of Bioenergy Plantations in Creating a Transportation Biofuel Industry}, booktitle={Southern Forest Economics Workers 2009 Annual Meeting Proceedings}, author={Saloni, D.}, year={2009} }
 @inproceedings{gonzalez_saloni_phillips_wright_2009, title={Role of bioenergy plantations in creating a transportation biofuel}, author={Gonzalez, R. and Saloni, D. and Phillips, R. and Wright, J.}, year={2009} }
 @article{pirraglia_saloni_dyk_2009, title={Status of lean manufacturing implementation on secondary wood industries including residential, cabinet, millwork, and panel markets}, volume={4}, number={4}, journal={BioResources}, author={Pirraglia, A. and Saloni, D. and Dyk, H.}, year={2009}, pages={1341–1358} }
 @inproceedings{gonzalez_jameel_chang_phillips_saloni_2009, title={Thermo-Mechanical Pulping and Post-treatment of Agriculture Biomass for Ethanol Production: Developing More Efficient-Low Capital Intensive Process}, author={Gonzalez, R. and Jameel, H. and Chang, H. and Phillips, R. and Saloni, D.}, year={2009} }
 @article{gonzalez_wright_saloni_2009, place={North Carolina, USA}, title={Woody Biomass. Filling a need: Forest Plantations for Bioenergy in Southern U.S}, journal={Biomass Magazine}, publisher={Chapel Hill}, author={Gonzalez, R. and Wright, J. and Saloni, D.}, year={2009}, month={Aug} }
 @article{velarde_gonzalez_saloni_handfield_2009, title={Worldwide Pulp and Paper Industry: facing the crisis}, journal={TAPPI Paper 360 Magazine}, author={Velarde, G. and Gonzalez, R. and Saloni, D. and Handfield, R.}, year={2009} }
 @inproceedings{pirraglia_saloni_lemaster_gasparin_2008, title={Designing and implementing a quantitative methodology able to forecast the behavior of experimental data for abrasive machining}, author={Pirraglia, A. and Saloni, D. and Lemaster, R. and Gasparin, H.}, year={2008} }
 @inproceedings{pirraglia_saloni_lemaster_gasparin_2008, title={Designing and testing of a quantitative methodology capable of forecast the behavior of experimental data sanding and cleaning of the sanding belts for abrasive machining}, author={Pirraglia, A. and Saloni, D. and Lemaster, R. and Gasparin, H.}, year={2008} }
 @inproceedings{saloni_pirraglia_2008, title={Implementation of lean manufacturing in the secondary wood industry}, author={Saloni, D. and Pirraglia, A.}, year={2008} }
 @article{gonzalez_saloni_dasmohapatra_cubbage_2008, title={South America: Industrial roundwood supply potential}, volume={3}, number={1}, journal={BioResources}, author={Gonzalez, R. W. and Saloni, D. and Dasmohapatra, S. and Cubbage, F.}, year={2008}, pages={255–269} }
 @inproceedings{gonzalez_dasmohapatra_saloni_cubbage_2008, title={South America: Industrial roundwood supply potential}, author={Gonzalez, R. and Dasmohapatra, S. and Saloni, D. and Cubbage, F.}, year={2008} }
 @article{gonzalez_dasmohapatra_carrero_saloni_2008, title={The market of pulp and paper in Venezuela}, journal={TAPPI Paper 360 magazine}, author={Gonzalez, R. and Dasmohapatra, S. and Carrero, O. and Saloni, D.}, year={2008} }
 @inproceedings{gonzalez_dasmohapatra_saloni_cubbage_2008, title={Timberland ownership shifts and forest management intensity in Southern U.S}, author={Gonzalez, R. and Dasmohapatra, S. and Saloni, D. and Cubbage, F.}, year={2008} }
 @inproceedings{saloni_lemaster_2007, title={Design and development of a process monitoring and control system for abrasive machining processes}, author={Saloni, D. and Lemaster, R.}, year={2007} }
 @inproceedings{saloni_lemaster_cardenas_2007, title={Process monitoring of the abrasive machining process when wood is used}, author={Saloni, D. and Lemaster, R. and Cardenas, A.}, year={2007} }
 @inproceedings{barreto_saloni_cardenas_gasparin_lemaster_2007, title={Simulation model design as a tool for improving abrasive machining process}, author={Barreto, N. and Saloni, D. and Cardenas, A. and Gasparin, H. and Lemaster, R.}, year={2007} }
 @inproceedings{saloni_cardenas_lemaster_2006, title={Abrasive cleaning analysis when thermal-shock techniques are used}, author={Saloni, D. and Cardenas, A. and Lemaster, R.}, year={2006} }
 @inproceedings{saloni_cardenas_li_lemaster_2006, title={Abrasive loading prevention by controlling temperature using thermal-shock techniques}, author={Saloni, D. and Cardenas, A. and Li, D. and Lemaster, R.}, year={2006} }
 @inproceedings{saloni_cardenas_lemaster_2006, title={Analisis de la implementacion de la manufactura esbelta en la industria maderera}, author={Saloni, D. and Cardenas, A. and Lemaster, R.}, year={2006} }
 @article{saloni_lemaster_jackson_2005, title={Abrasive machining process characterization on material removal rate, final surface texture, and power consumption for wood}, volume={55}, number={12}, journal={Forest Products Journal}, author={Saloni, D. E. and Lemaster, R. L. and Jackson, S. D.}, year={2005}, pages={35–41} }
 @inproceedings{buehlmann_ndiapi_saloni_lemaster_wolcott_2005, title={Influence of woodfiber-plastic material composition on machining and abrasion performance}, author={Buehlmann, U. and Ndiapi, O. and Saloni, D. and Lemaster, R. and Wolcott, M.}, year={2005} }
 @inproceedings{saloni_lemaster_cardenas._buehlmann_meier_2005, title={Lean Manufacturing potential in the American Wood Industry}, author={Saloni, D. and Lemaster, R. and Cardenas., A. and Buehlmann, U. and Meier, W.}, year={2005} }
 @inproceedings{saloni_buehlmann_cardenas_lemaster_meier_2005, title={Lean manufacturing system and implementation analysis in the North Carolina wood industry}, author={Saloni, D. and Buehlmann, U. and Cardenas, A. and Lemaster, R. and Meier, W.}, year={2005} }
 @inproceedings{buehlmann_ndiapi_saloni_lemaster_wolcott_2005, title={Machining and abrasion performance of woodfiber plastic composites}, author={Buehlmann, U. and Ndiapi, O. and Saloni, D. and Lemaster, R. and Wolcott, M.}, year={2005} }
 @inproceedings{saloni_horn_lemaster_2005, title={Preliminary research on Caribbean pine subjected to secondary machining process}, author={Saloni, D. and Horn, T. and Lemaster, R.}, year={2005} }
 @inproceedings{saloni_lemaster_horn_cardenas_2005, title={Preliminary research on cleaning characterization on abrasive machining process when wood is used}, author={Saloni, D. and Lemaster, R. and Horn, T. and Cardenas, A.}, year={2005} }
 @inproceedings{saloni_lemaster_2005, title={Process monitoring applications on abrasive belt loading}, author={Saloni, D. and Lemaster, R.}, year={2005} }
 @inproceedings{saloni_lemaster_jackson_2004, title={Abrasive machining process characterization on power consumption when wood is used}, author={Saloni, D. and Lemaster, R. and Jackson, S.}, year={2004} }
 @article{carrano_taylor_young_lemaster_saloni_2004, title={Fuzzy knowledge-based modeling and statistical regression in abrasive wood machining}, volume={54}, number={5}, journal={Forest Products Journal}, author={Carrano, A. L. and Taylor, J. B. and Young, R. E. and Lemaster, R. L. and Saloni, D. E.}, year={2004}, pages={66–72} }
 @inproceedings{saloni_lemaster_2004, title={Update of abrasive machining research for processing wood products}, author={Saloni, D. and Lemaster, R.}, year={2004} }
 @inproceedings{saloni_carrano_lemaster_2003, title={Comparison between different geometric shapes of engineered abrasives on material removal and surface quality}, author={Saloni, D. and Carrano, A. and Lemaster, R.}, year={2003} }
 @inproceedings{saloni_buehlmann_lemaster_2003, title={Woodfiber-Plastic Composites Machining Characteristics}, author={Saloni, D. and Buehlmann, U. and Lemaster, R.}, year={2003} }
 @inproceedings{saloni_carrano_lemaster_2002, title={Traditional versus engineered abrasives on material removal and surface quality}, author={Saloni, D. and Carrano, A. and Lemaster, R.}, year={2002} }
 @inproceedings{buehlmann_saloni_lemaster_2001, title={Characterization of Material Properties of Woodfiber-Plastic Composites Exposed to Secondary Manufacturing Processes}, booktitle={Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Woodfiber-Plastic Composites}, author={Buehlmann, U. and Saloni, D. and Lemaster, R.}, year={2001}, pages={239–247} }
 @inproceedings{lemaster_saloni_rodkwan_2001, title={Update of Process Monitoring and Control Research at NC State University}, booktitle={Proceedings of the 15th International Wood Machining Seminar}, author={Lemaster, R. and Saloni, D. and Rodkwan, S.}, year={2001}, pages={511–522} }
 @inproceedings{buehlmann_saloni_lemaster_2001, title={Wood fiber-plastic composites: machining and surface quality}, booktitle={Proceedings of the 15th International Wood Machining Seminar}, author={Buehlmann, U. and Saloni, D. and Lemaster, R.}, year={2001}, pages={403–417} }