Works (31)

Updated: March 9th, 2026 08:13

2026 article

Functionalized benzylamines from commercial kraft lignin

Dou, C., Yang, M., Kumar, N., Aguilar, R. A., Hitt, A. J., Gonzalez, G., … Sun, N. (2026, February 23). Chemical Engineering Journal, Vol. 2.

By: C. Dou*, M. Yang n, N. Kumar*, R. Aguilar*, A. Hitt*, G. Gonzalez*, C. Scown*, K. Sale* ...

topics (OpenAlex): Lignin and Wood Chemistry; Biochemical and biochemical processes; Catalysis for Biomass Conversion
Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 4, 2026

2026 article

Pre-Carbonated Steel Slag Aggregates as Reactive Carbon Sinks in Mortar: A Circular Approach to CO2 Sequestration and Structural Enhancement

Liaqat, N., Yang, M., Chuenchart, W., Ge, X., & Yu, X. (2026, February 27). Sustainability, Vol. 2.

By: N. Liaqat*, M. Yang n, W. Chuenchart*, X. Ge* & X. Yu*

topics (OpenAlex): CO2 Sequestration and Geologic Interactions; Concrete and Cement Materials Research; Microbial Applications in Construction Materials
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 3, 2026

2025 article

A comparative review of food loss and waste: exploring difference between developed and developing countries

Wine, R., & Yang, M. (2025, November 1). Environmental Research Communications.

By: R. Wine & M. Yang*

topics (OpenAlex): Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability; Insect Utilization and Effects; Diverse Cultural Media Analysis
Source: ORCID
Added: December 1, 2025

2025 article

Carbon footprint and cost analysis of non-thermal food processing technologies: a review with a case study on orange juice

Yang, M., & Wang, Q. (2025, June 20). Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, Vol. 9.

By: M. Yang n & Q. Wang*

author keywords: food sustainability; life-cycle assessment (LCA); technoeconomic analysis (TEA); non-thermal processing; decarbonization; juice processing
topics (OpenAlex): Microbial Inactivation Methods; Energy and Environment Impacts; Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 17, 2025

2025 journal article

Environmental impact assessment of generating cold atmospheric pressure plasma and plasma-activated water at lab scale

Sustainable Food Technology, 3(4), 1005–1010.

By: U. Shah n, M. Yang n & D. Salvi n

topics (OpenAlex): Plasma Applications and Diagnostics; Mercury impact and mitigation studies
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: May 27, 2025

2025 article

Integrating nutritional and environmental impacts of animal-source foods via nutrition-based life-cycle assessment (nLCA)

Atkare, A. A., Allen, J. C., & Yang, M. (2025, December 17). Sustainable Production and Consumption.

By: A. Atkare n, J. Allen n & M. Yang n

topics (OpenAlex): Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact; Environmental Impact and Sustainability; Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
Source: ORCID
Added: February 1, 2026

2025 article

Trade-Offs between Costs and Environmental Impacts of Food Waste Valorization Pathways

Wine, R., & Yang, M. (2025, December 15). ACS Sustainable Resource Management.

By: R. Wine n & M. Yang n

topics (OpenAlex): Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability; Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact; Municipal Solid Waste Management
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: December 18, 2025

2024 article

Engineered plants provide a photosynthetic platform for the production of diverse human milk oligosaccharides

Barnum, C. R., Paviani, B., Couture, G., Masarweh, C., Chen, Y., Huang, Y.-P., … Shih, P. M. (2024, June 13). Nature Food, Vol. 6.

MeSH headings : Oligosaccharides / metabolism; Humans; Milk, Human / metabolism; Milk, Human / chemistry; Plants, Genetically Modified / genetics; Prebiotics; Photosynthesis
topics (OpenAlex): Infant Nutrition and Health; Digestive system and related health; Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 24, 2024

2024 article

Equilibrium Studies of Biodiesel Ethyl Esters Prepared with a Potassium Glyceroxide Catalyst

McGuff, K., Bradley, D., Yang, M., & Socha, A. M. (2024, December 27). ACS Sustainable Resource Management.

By: K. McGuff*, D. Bradley*, M. Yang n & A. Socha*

topics (OpenAlex): Biodiesel Production and Applications; Catalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies; Enzyme Catalysis and Immobilization
Source: ORCID
Added: December 27, 2024

2023 article

Co-Processing Agricultural Residues and Wet Organic Waste Can Produce Lower-Cost Carbon-Negative Fuels and Bioplastics

Wang, Y., Baral, N. R., Yang, M., & Scown, C. D. (2023, February 7). Environmental Science & Technology.

By: Y. Wang*, N. Baral*, M. Yang* & C. Scown*

MeSH headings : Refuse Disposal; Food; Biofuels; Carbon; Manure; Biopolymers
topics (OpenAlex): biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties; Biofuel production and bioconversion; Environmental Impact and Sustainability
Source: ORCID
Added: March 14, 2023

2022 journal article

Comparing in planta accumulation with microbial routes to set targets for a cost-competitive bioeconomy

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 119(30).

MeSH headings : Bacteria / genetics; Bacteria / metabolism; Biological Products / metabolism; Biotechnology / economics; Biotechnology / trends; Catechols / metabolism; Metabolic Networks and Pathways; Parabens / metabolism; Plants / genetics; Plants / metabolism; Pyrones / metabolism; Sorbic Acid / analogs & derivatives; Sorbic Acid / metabolism; Yeasts / genetics; Yeasts / metabolism
topics (OpenAlex): Biofuel production and bioconversion; Catalysis for Biomass Conversion; Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction
TL;DR: This study explores four bioproducts currently produced both in plants and by microbial hosts by exploring generalizable insights into breakeven points by exploring 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, 2-pyrone-4,6-dicarboxylic acid, muconic Acid, and catechol. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 14, 2023

2022 article

Correction to “Expression of Dehydroshikimate Dehydratase in Sorghum Improves Biomass Yield, Accumulation of Protocatechuate, and Biorefinery Economics”

Tian, Y., Yang, M., Lin, C.-Y., Park, J.-H., Wu, C.-Y., Kakumanu, R., … Eudes, A. (2022, October 20). Correction to “Expression of Dehydroshikimate Dehydratase in Sorghum Improves Biomass Yield, Accumulation of Protocatechuate, and Biorefinery Economics.” ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering.

By: Y. Tian*, M. Yang*, C. Lin*, J. Park*, C. Wu*, R. Kakumanu*, C. Ben*, J. Dalton* ...

topics (OpenAlex): Biofuel production and bioconversion; Plant nutrient uptake and metabolism
Source: ORCID
Added: March 14, 2023

2022 journal article

Efficacy-Associated Cost Analysis of Copper-Based Nanopesticides for Tomato Disease Control

ACS Agricultural Science & Technology, 2(4), 796–804.

topics (OpenAlex): Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications; Polymer-Based Agricultural Enhancements
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 14, 2023

2022 journal article

Expression of Dehydroshikimate Dehydratase in Sorghum Improves Biomass Yield, Accumulation of Protocatechuate, and Biorefinery Economics

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 10(38), 12520–12528.

By: Y. Tian*, M. Yang*, C. Lin*, J. Park*, C. Wu*, R. Kakumanu*, C. De Ben*, J. Dalton* ...

topics (OpenAlex): Biofuel production and bioconversion; Bioenergy crop production and management; Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 14, 2023

2022 journal article

In Situ Synthesis of Protic Ionic Liquids for Biomass Pretreatment

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 10(37), 12090–12098.

topics (OpenAlex): Ionic liquids properties and applications; Catalysis for Biomass Conversion; Biofuel production and bioconversion
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 14, 2023

2022 journal article

Machine learning for surrogate process models of bioproduction pathways

Bioresource Technology, 370, 128528.

MeSH headings : Biofuels; Biomass; Machine Learning
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithms; Energy Efficiency and Management; Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction
TL;DR: The results demonstrate that surrogate models can be an accurate and effective tool for approximating the cost, mass and energy balance outputs of more complex process simulations at a fraction of the computational expense. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 14, 2023

2021 journal article

Identifying Forage Sorghum Ideotypes for Advanced Biorefineries

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 9(23), 7873–7881.

By: M. Yang*, J. Dahlberg*, N. Baral*, D. Putnam* & C. Scown*

topics (OpenAlex): Bioenergy crop production and management; Biofuel production and bioconversion; Forest Biomass Utilization and Management
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 14, 2023

2021 journal article

Production Cost and Carbon Footprint of Biomass-Derived Dimethylcyclooctane as a High-Performance Jet Fuel Blendstock

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 9(35), 11872–11882.

topics (OpenAlex): Catalysis for Biomass Conversion; Biodiesel Production and Applications; Heat transfer and supercritical fluids
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 14, 2023

2021 journal article

Technoeconomic analysis for biofuels and bioproducts

Current Opinion in Biotechnology, 67, 58–64.

MeSH headings : Biofuels
topics (OpenAlex): Biofuel production and bioconversion; Environmental Impact and Sustainability; Process Optimization and Integration
TL;DR: Technoeconomic analysis serves as a useful method to screen potential research priorities, identify cost bottlenecks at the earliest stages of research, and provide the mass and energy data needed to conduct life-cycle environmental assessments. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 14, 2023

2020 journal article

Accumulation of high-value bioproducts in planta can improve the economics of advanced biofuels

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 117(15), 8639–8648.

MeSH headings : Biofuels / economics; Biomass; Costs and Cost Analysis; Crops, Agricultural / economics; Crops, Agricultural / growth & development; Crops, Agricultural / supply & distribution
topics (OpenAlex): Biofuel production and bioconversion; Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction; Catalysis for Biomass Conversion
TL;DR: The range of bioproduct selling prices and accumulation rates needed to compensate for additional extraction steps and reach a target $2.50/gal minimum biofuel selling price are presented and provide a roadmap for future plant metabolic engineering efforts aimed at increasing the value derived from bioenergy crops. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 14, 2023

2020 journal article

Cost and Life-Cycle Greenhouse Gas Implications of Integrating Biogas Upgrading and Carbon Capture Technologies in Cellulosic Biorefineries

Environmental Science & Technology, 54(20), 12810–12819.

MeSH headings : Biofuels; Carbon; Gasoline; Greenhouse Effect; Greenhouse Gases
topics (OpenAlex): Carbon Dioxide Capture Technologies; Environmental Impact and Sustainability; Biofuel production and bioconversion
TL;DR: The addition of CCS decreases the cost of carbon mitigation to as low as $52-$78/t CO2, depending on the assumed fuel selling price, and is the lowest-cost option if both RIN and California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard credits are incorporated. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 14, 2023

2020 journal article

Cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment of structural bio-adhesives derived from glycerol

The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 26(4), 799–806.

By: M. Yang* & K. Rosentrater*

topics (OpenAlex): biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties; Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization; Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 16, 2023

2020 journal article

Economic feasibility analysis of commercial formaldehyde-based adhesives

SN Applied Sciences, 2(7).

By: M. Yang* & K. Rosentrater*

topics (OpenAlex): Environmental Impact and Sustainability; Forest Biomass Utilization and Management; Sustainable Supply Chain Management; Lignin and Wood Chemistry
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 16, 2023

2020 journal article

Life Cycle Assessment of Urea-Formaldehyde Adhesive and Phenol-Formaldehyde Adhesives

Environmental Processes, 7(2), 553–561.

By: M. Yang* & K. Rosentrater*

topics (OpenAlex): Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure; Odor and Emission Control Technologies; Environmental Impact and Sustainability
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 16, 2023

2019 journal article

Life Cycle Assessment and Techno-Economic Analysis of Pressure Sensitive Bio-Adhesive Production

Energies, 12(23), 4502.

By: M. Yang* & K. Rosentrater*

topics (OpenAlex): biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties; Microplastics and Plastic Pollution; Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 16, 2023

2019 journal article

Techno-economic analysis of the production process of structural bio-adhesive derived from glycerol

Journal of Cleaner Production, 228, 388–398.

By: M. Yang* & K. Rosentrater*

topics (OpenAlex): Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; Sustainable Supply Chain Management; biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 16, 2023

2017 journal article

Anhydrous Ammonia Pretreatment of Corn Stover and Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Glucan from Pretreated Corn Stover

Fermentation, 3(1), 9.

By: M. Yang*, W. Zhang* & K. Rosentrater*

topics (OpenAlex): Biofuel production and bioconversion; Enzyme Production and Characterization; Catalysis for Biomass Conversion
TL;DR: The main findings of this study could improve the efficiency of bioethanol production processing in the near future. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 16, 2023

2016 journal article

American’s Energy Future: An Analysis of the Proposed Energy Policy Plans in Presidential Election

Energies, 9(12), 1000.

By: M. Cheng*, M. Yang* & Y. Wang*

topics (OpenAlex): Energy, Environment, Economic Growth; Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies; Electoral Systems and Political Participation
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 16, 2023

2016 journal article

Comparison of sealing and open conditions for long term storage of corn stover using low-moisture anhydrous ammonia pretreatment method

Industrial Crops and Products, 91, 377–381.

By: M. Yang* & K. Rosentrater

topics (OpenAlex): Biofuel production and bioconversion; Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction; Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Production
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 16, 2023

2016 journal article

Small-scale low-moisture anhydrous ammonia (LMAA) pretreatment of corn stover

Biomass and Bioenergy, 97, 38–42.

By: M. Yang* & K. Rosentrater*

topics (OpenAlex): Biofuel production and bioconversion; Food composition and properties; Microbial Metabolites in Food Biotechnology
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 16, 2023

2015 journal article

Techno-economic analysis (TEA) of low-moisture anhydrous ammonia (LMAA) pretreatment method for corn stover

Industrial Crops and Products, 76, 55–61.

By: M. Yang* & K. Rosentrater*

topics (OpenAlex): Biofuel production and bioconversion; Bioenergy crop production and management; Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 16, 2023

Employment

Updated: October 25th, 2025 10:27

2023 - present

North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina, US
Associate Faculty Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering

2023 - present

North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina, US
Assistant Professor Department of Food, Bioprocessing, and Nutritional Science

2021 - 2022

E O Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Berkeley, CA, US
Postdoc Energy Analysis and Environmental Impacts Division

2018 - 2022

E O Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Berkeley, California, US
Postdoc Biological Systems and Engineering Division

2018 - 2022

Joint BioEnergy Institute Emeryville, California, US
Postdoc Life-cycle, Economics, and Agronomy Division

Education

Updated: February 11th, 2020 12:52

2015 - 2018

Iowa State University Ames, IA, US
Ph.D Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

2012 - 2014

Iowa State University Ames, Iowa, US
MS Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

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