Ramon Eduardo Vera Vera

College of Natural Resources

Works (9)

Updated: June 4th, 2024 05:01

2024 article

Evaluating biomass sustainability: Why below-ground carbon sequestration matters

Forfora, N., Azuaje, I., Vivas, K. A., Vera, R. E., Brito, A., Venditti, R., … Gonzalez, R. (2024, January 9). Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol. 439.

By: N. Forfora n, I. Azuaje n, K. Vivas n, R. Vera n, A. Brito n, R. Venditti n , S. Kelley n , Q. Tu *, A. Woodley n , R. Gonzalez n 

Contributors: N. Forfora n, I. Azuaje n, K. Vivas n, R. Vera n, A. Brito n, R. Venditti n , S. Kelley n , Q. Tu *, A. Woodley n , R. Gonzalez n 

author keywords: Life cycle assessment; Biomass production; Soil organic carbon sequestration; Carbon footprint; Net zero emissions
topics (OpenAlex): Biofuel production and bioconversion; Environmental Impact and Sustainability; Bioenergy crop production and management
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2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: March 18, 2024

2024 article

Surfactants produced from carbohydrate derivatives: Part 2. A review on the value chain, synthesis, and the potential role of artificial intelligence within the biorefinery concept

Marquez, R., Ortiz, M. S., Barrios, N., Vera, R. E., Patiño‐Agudelo, Á. J., Vivas, K. A., … Theiner, E. (2024, May 21). Journal of Surfactants and Detergents, Vol. 5.

By: R. Marquez n , M. Ortiz *, N. Barrios n , R. Vera n, Á. Patiño‐Agudelo *, K. Vivas n, M. Salas n , F. Zambrano, E. Theiner

author keywords: biobased; biosurfactant; generative AI; large language models; rhamnolipids; surfactant; sustainability
topics (OpenAlex): Enzyme Catalysis and Immobilization; Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction; Catalysis for Biomass Conversion
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 1, 2024

2023 journal article

A Perspective on The Synergistic Potential of Artificial Intelligence and Product-Based Learning Strategies in Biobased Materials Education

Education for Chemical Engineers, 44, 164–180.

By: R. Marquez n , N. Barrios n , R. Vera n, M. Mendez*, L. Tolosa *, F. Zambrano *, Y. Li* 

Contributors: R. Marquez n , N. Barrios n , R. Vera n, M. Mendez*, L. Tolosa *, F. Zambrano *, Y. Li* 

author keywords: Chemical engineering; Biobased; Materials; Formulation; Engineering education; Artificial intelligence; ChatGPT; Generative AI
topics (OpenAlex): Biomedical and Engineering Education; Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
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Sources: Web Of Science, Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: June 6, 2023

2023 article

Environmentally friendly oxidation pretreatments to produce sugar-based building blocks from dyed textile wastes via enzymatic hydrolysis

Vera, R. E., Zambrano, F., Marquez, R., Vivas, K. A., Forfora, N., Bedard, J., … Gonzalez, R. (2023, May 3). Chemical Engineering Journal, Vol. 467.

By: R. Vera n, F. Zambrano  n, R. Marquez n , K. Vivas n, N. Forfora n, J. Bedard n, M. Farrell*, M. Ankeny * ...

Contributors: R. Vera n, F. Zambrano  n, R. Marquez n , K. Vivas n, N. Forfora n, J. Bedard n, M. Farrell*, M. Ankeny * ...

author keywords: Textile Waste; Dyes; Enzymatic Hydrolysis; Mechanical Refining; Oxidation; Circular Economy
topics (OpenAlex): Enzyme-mediated dye degradation; Microbial Metabolism and Applications; Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: June 19, 2023

2023 article

Transforming non-wood feedstocks into dissolving pulp via organosolv pulping: An alternative strategy to boost the share of natural fibers in the textile industry.

Vera, R. E., Vivas, K. A., Urdaneta, F., Franco, J., Sun, R., Forfora, N., … Gonzalez, R. (2023, October 27). Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol. 429.

By: R. Vera n, K. Vivas n, F. Urdaneta n, J. Franco n, R. Sun n, N. Forfora n, R. Frazier n, S. Gongora n ...

author keywords: Alternative fibers; SEW; Dissolving pulp; Textiles; Sustainability
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Cellulose Research Studies; biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties; Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: December 18, 2023

2022 article

Detergency mechanisms and cellulosic surfaces: A review

Hubbe, M. A., Szlek, D. B., & Vera, R. E. (2022, January 1). BioResources.

By: M. Hubbe n, D. Szlek n & R. Vera n

author keywords: Wettability; Washing; Surfactants; Hydrodynamic forces; Dirt particles; Desorption; Emulsification; Roll-up
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Cellulose Research Studies
Source: Web Of Science
Added: December 19, 2022

2022 article

Developing Alternative, High-Absorbency Brown Fibers: Tissue Paper from Upcycled Corrugated Packaging Waste to Meet New Consumer Trends

Zambrano, F., Marquez, R., Vera, R., Jameel, H., Venditti, R., & Gonzalez, R. (2022, September 27). ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, Vol. 9, pp. 13343–13356.

By: F. Zambrano  n, R. Marquez n , R. Vera n, H. Jameel n, R. Venditti n  & R. Gonzalez n 

Contributors: F. Zambrano  n, R. Marquez n , R. Vera n, H. Jameel n, R. Venditti n  & R. Gonzalez n 

author keywords: tissue paper; old corrugated containerboard (OCC); upcycling; recycling; alternative fiber; paper waste; softness; absorption capacity and rate; China?s ?National Sword? policy
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Cellulose Research Studies; Collagen: Extraction and Characterization; biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 28, 2022

2022 article

Review: The softness of hygiene tissue

Pawlak, J. J., Frazier, R., Vera, R. E., Wang, Y., & Gonzalez, R. (2022, March 22). BioResources.

By: J. Pawlak n , R. Frazier n, R. Vera n, Y. Wang n & R. Gonzalez n 

author keywords: Hygiene Tissue; Softness; Softness Measurements; Tissue Softeners; Machine Technology; Fibers; Sensation
topics (OpenAlex): Textile materials and evaluations
TL;DR: The sensation of softness as perceived by the human touch, techniques for measuringsoftness, the influence of fiber on softness, manufacturing techniques, and additives used for softness enhancement are reviewed. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 31, 2022

2022 article

Upcycling cotton textile waste into bio-based building blocks through an environmentally friendly and high-yield conversion process

Vera, R. E., Suarez, A., Zambrano, F., Marquez, R., Bedard, J., Vivas, K. A., … Gonzalez, R. (2022, November 4). Resources Conservation and Recycling, Vol. 189.

By: R. Vera n, A. Suarez n, F. Zambrano  n, R. Marquez n , J. Bedard n, K. Vivas n, A. Pifano n, M. Farrell* ...

Contributors: R. Vera n, A. Suarez n, F. Zambrano  n, R. Marquez n , J. Bedard n, K. Vivas n, A. Pifano n, M. Farrell* ...

author keywords: Cotton textile waste; Sustainability; Mechanical refining; Enzymatic hydrolysis; Circular economy
topics (OpenAlex): Biofuel production and bioconversion; Advanced Cellulose Research Studies; biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 5, 2022

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