Publications
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
The Importance of Incorporating Intertemporal and Spatial Log Market Dynamics in Projections of Residue-based Biomass Supply for Liquid Biofuel Production in Western Oregon and Washington, USA
Adams, D.M., Latta, G.S., Crandall, M.S., & Guerrero Ochoa, I.G. (2019). The importance of incorporating intertemporal and spatial log market dynamics in projections of residue-based biomass supply for liquid biofuel production in western Oregon and Washington, USA. Forest Policy and Economics, 106, 101957, doi:10.1016/j.forpol.2019.101957.
Alkaline Hydrogen Peroxide Pretreatment of Softwood: Hemicellulose Degradation Pathways
Alvarez-Vasco, C. & Zhang, X. (2013). Alkaline hydrogen peroxide pretreatment of softwood: hemicellulose degradation pathways. Bioresource Technology, 150, 321-327. doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2013.10.020
Dilute Acid Pretreatment of Douglas Fir Forest Residues: Pretreatment Yield, Hemicellulose Degradation, and Enzymatic Hydrolysability
Alvarez-Vasco, C., Guo, M. & Zhang, X. (2015). Dilute acid pretreatment of Douglas fir forest residues: pretreatment yield, hemicellulose degradation, and enzymatic hydrolysability. BioEnergy Research, 8(1), 42-52. doi:10.1007/s12155-014-9496-7
Unique Low-molecular-weight Lignin with High Purity Extracted from Wood by Deep Eutectic Solvents (DES): A Source of Lignin for Valorization
Alvarez-Vasco, C., Ma, R., Quintero, M., Guo, M., Geleynse, S., Ramasamy, K.K.,Wolcott, M. & Zhang, X. (2016). Unique low-molecular-weight lignin with high purity extracted from wood by deep eutectic solvents (DES): a source of lignin for valorization. Green Chemistry, 18, 5133-5141. doi:10.1039/C6GC01007E
Alkaline Hydrogen Peroxide (AHP) Pretreatment of Softwood: Enhanced Enzymatic Hydrolysability at Low Peroxide Loadings
Alvarez-Vasco, C., & Zhang, X. (2017). Alkaline hydrogen peroxide (AHP) pretreatment of softwood: Enhanced enzymatic hydrolysability at low peroxide loadings. Biomass and Bioenergy, 96, 96-102. doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2016.11.005
Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Simulated Wildfire, Forest Management and Forest Succession in Central Oregon, USA
Barros, A., Ager, A., Day, M., Preisler, H., Spies, T., White, E., Pabst, R. … & Bolte, J. (2017). Spatiotemporal dynamics of simulated wildfire, forest management and forest succession in central Oregon, USA. Ecology and Society, 22(1), 24.
Forest Road Access Decisions for Woods Chip Trailers Using Ant Colony Optimization and Breakeven Analysis
Beck, S. & Sessions, J. (2013). Forest road access decisions for woods chip trailers using ant colony optimization and breakeven analysis. Croatian Journal of Forest Engineering, 34(2), 201-215.
Economic Implications of Moisture Content and Logging System in Forest Harvest Residue Delivery for Energy Production: a Case Study
Belart, F., Sessions, J., Leshchinsky, B. & Murphy, G. (2017). Economic implications of moisture content and logging system in forest harvest residue delivery for energy production: a case study. Canadian J. of Forest Research, 47(4), 458-466. doi:10.1139/cjfr-2016-0428
Finite Element Analysis to Predict In-forest Stored Harvest Residue Moisture Content
Belart, F., Leshchinsky, B., & Sessions, J. (2017). Finite element analysis to predict in-forest stored harvest residue moisture content. Forest Science, 63(4):362-376. doi:10.5849/FS2016-064R1
Predicting Logging Residue Volumes in the Pacific Northwest
Berg, E., Morgan, T., Simmons, E., Zarnoch, S. & Scudder M. (2016). Predicting logging residue volumes in the Pacific Northwest. Forest Science, 62(5):564-573. doi:10.5849/forsci.15-176
Pretreatment of Forest Residues of Douglas fir by Wet Explosion for Enhanced Enzymatic Saccharification
Biswas, R., Teller, P.J. & Ahring, B.K. (2015). Pretreatment of forest residues of Douglas fir by wet explosion for enhanced enzymatic saccharification. Bioresource Technology, 192, 46-53. doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2015.05.043
Methodology of Quantifying the Impact of Repurposing Existing Manufacturing Facilities: Case Study using Pulp and Paper Facilities for SPORL Sustainable Aviation Fuel Facility
Brandt, K., Camenzind, D., Zhu, J.Y., Latta, G., Gao, J., & Wolcott, M. (2022). Methodology of quantifying the impact of repurposing existing manufacturing facilities: Case study using pulp and paper facilities for SPORL sustainable aviation fuel facility. Biofuels, Bioproducts, and Biorefining. 16:1227-1239. doi:10.1002/bbb.2369
Impact of Co‐product Selection on Techno‐economic Analyses of Alternative Jet Fuel Produced with Forest Harvest Residuals
Brandt, K.L., Wooley, R.J., Geleynse, S.C., Gao, J., Zhu, J., Cavalieri, R.P., & Wolcott, M.P. (2020). Impact of co‐product selection on techno‐economic analyses of alternative jet fuel produced with forest harvest residuals. Biofuels, Bioproducts, and Biorefining. 14:764-775. doi:10.1002/bbb.2111
Techno-Economic Analysis of Forest Residue Conversion to Sugar using Three-Stage Milling as Pretreatment
Brandt, K.L., Gao, J., Wang, J., Wooley, R., & Wolcott, M. (2018). Techno-Economic Analysis of Forest Residue Conversion to Sugar using Three-Stage Milling as Pretreatment. Frontiers in Energy Research-Bioenergy and Biofuels, 6:77. doi:10.3389/fenrg.2018.00077
Carbon Storage and Nutrient Mobilization from Soil Minerals by Deep Roots and Rhizospheres
Callesen, I., Harrison, R., Stupak, I., Hatten, J., Raulund-Rasmussen, K., Boyle, J., Clarke, N. & Zabowski, D. (2016). Carbon storage and nutrient mobilization from soil minerals by deep roots and rhizospheres. Forest Ecology and Management, 359, 322-331. doi:10.1016/j.foreco.2015.08.019
Modeling the Collection and Transportation Logistics of Forest Residues using Life Cycle Assessment
Chen, C., Pierobon, F., Zamora, R., Ganguly, I., Sessions, J. & Eastin, I. (2017). Modeling the collection and transportation logistics of forest residues using life cycle assessment. Journal of Forestry, 115, 86-94. doi.10.5849/jof.2016-027
Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Fossil and Bio-Based Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Bottles
Chen, L., Pelton, R.E.O. & Smith, T.M. (2016). Comparative life cycle assessment of fossil and bio-based polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. Journal of Cleaner Production, 137, 667-676. doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.07.094
Mixed Methods Research of Integrated Cellulosic Biorefinery (ICBR) Scale-Up Barriers in the United States: A Case Study
Chen, M., & Smith, P.M. (2018). Mixed Methods Research of Integrated Cellulosic Biorefinery (ICBR) Scale-Up Barriers in the United States: A Case Study. BioProducts Business, 3(5):51-62.
Qualitative Insights into Buyer–supplier Relationship Attributes in the U.S. Biofuels Industry
Chen, M., Smith, P.M., & Thomchick, E. (2017). Qualitative insights into buyer–supplier relationship attributes in the U.S. biofuels industry. Renewable Energy Focus, 22-23:1-9. doi:10.1016/j.ref.2017.09.001
The U.S. Cellulosic Biofuels Industry: Expert Views on Commercialization Drivers and Barriers
Chen, M. & Smith, P.M. (2017). The U.S. cellulosic biofuels industry: expert views on commercialization drivers and barriers. Biomass and Bioenergy, 102, 52-61. doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.05.002
U.S. Biofuels Industry: A Critical Review of Opportunities and Challenges
Chen, M., Smith, P.M., & Wolcott, M.P. (2016). U.S. biofuels industry: a critical review of opportunities and challenges. BioProducts Business, 1(4):42-59. doi:10.22382/bpb-2016-004
High Solids Quasi-Simultaneous Enzymatic Saccharification and Fermentation of Undetoxified Whole Slurry of SPORL Pretreated Douglas-fir Forest Residue
Cheng, J., Leu, S.-Y, Gleisner, R, Pan, X.J. & Zhu, J.Y. (2014). High solids quasi-simultaneous enzymatic saccharification and fermentation of un-detoxified whole slurry of SPORL pretreated Douglas-fir forest residue. Cellulose Chem. Technol., 48(9-10):849-854.
High Titer and Yield Ethanol Production from Undetoxified Whole Slurry of Douglas-fir Forest Residue using pH-Profiling in SPORL
Cheng, J., Leu, S.Y., Zhu, J.Y. & Gleisner, R. (2015). High titer and yield ethanol production from undetoxified whole slurry of Douglas-fir forest residue using pH-profiling in SPORL. Biotechnol. Biofuels, 8, 22. doi:10.1186/s13068-015-0205-3
Opportunities for Lignin Valorization: An Exploratory Process
Cline, S.P. & Smith, P.M. (2017). Opportunities for lignin valorization: an exploratory process. Energy, Sustainability and Society, 7:26. doi:10.1186/s13705-017-0129-9
Arogenate Dehydratase Isoenzymes Profoundly and Differentially Modulate Carbon Flux into Lignins
Corea, O.R.A., Ki, C., Cardenas, C.L., Kim, S.J., Brewer, S.E., Patten, A.M., Davin, L.B., & Lewis, N.G. (2012). Arogenate dehydratase isoenzymes profoundly and differentially modulate carbon flux into lignins. J. Biol. Chem., 287, 11446-11459. doi:10.1074/jbc.M111.322164
The Potential Rural Development Impacts of Utilizing Non-Merchantable Forest Biomass
Crandall, M.S., Adams, D.M., Montgomery, C.A. & Smith, D. (2017). The potential rural development impacts of utilizing non-merchantable forest biomass. Forest Policy and Economics, 74, 20-29. doi:10.1016/j.forpol.2016.11.002
Improving Large Trailer Access for Biomass Recovery in Steep Terrain
Daugherty, B., Sessions, J., Zamora-Cristales, R., & Wing, M.G. (2018). Improving Large Trailer Access for Biomass Recovery in Steep Terrain. Forest Science, fxx020, doi:10.1093/forsci/fxx020
Nitrogen Leaching Following Whole-Tree and Bole-Only Harvests on Two Contrasting Pacific Northwest Sites
Devine, W.D., Footen, P.A., Strahm, B.D., Harrison, R.B., Terry, T.A., & Harrington T.B. (2012). Nitrogen leaching following whole-tree and bole-only harvests on two contrasting Pacific Northwest sites. For. Ecol. Mgt., 267, 7-17. doi:10.1016/j.foreco.2011.11.043
Beyond Conservation: Reimagining the Purpose of Energy Education
DeWaters, J.E., Hougham, J., Hintz, C. & Frolich, L (2015). Beyond conservation: reimagining the purpose of energy education. The Journal of Sustainability Education. 8(January).
Conversion of SPORL Pretreated Douglas-fir Forest Residue into Microbial Lipids with Oleaginous Yeasts
Dien, B.S., Zhu, J.Y., Slininger, P.J., Kurtzman, C.P., Moser, B., O’Bryan, P.J., Gleisner, R. & Cotta, M.A. (2016). Conversion of SPORL pretreated Douglas-fir forest residue into microbial lipids with oleaginous yeasts. RSC Advances, 6, 20695-20705. doi:10.1039/c5ra24430g
Effectiveness of Enhanced Mineral Weathering as a Carbon Sequestration Tool and Alternative to Agricultural Lime: An Incubation Experiment
Dietzen, C., Harrison, R., & Michelsen-Correa, S. (2018). Effectiveness of enhanced mineral weathering as a carbon sequestration tool and alternative to agricultural lime: An incubation experiment. International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control, 74:251-258. doi:10.1016/j.ijggc.2018.05.007
Response of Deep Soil Carbon Pools to Forest Management in a Highly Productive Andisol
Dietzen, C. A., Marques, E. R.G., James, J. N., Bernardi, R. H.A. , Holub, S. M. & Harrison, R. B.. (2017). Response of Deep Soil Carbon Pools to Forest Management in a Highly Productive Andisol. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 81:970-978. doi:10.2136/sssaj2016.09.0305
A Co-production of Sugars, Lignosulfonates, Cellulose, and Cellulose Nanocrystals from Ball-milled Woods
Du, L., Wang, J., Zhang, Y., Qi, C., Wolcott, M.P. & Yu, Z. (2017). A co-production of sugars, lignosulfonates, cellulose, and cellulose nanocrystals from ball-milled woods. Bioresource Technology, 238, 254-262. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2017.03.097
Preparation and Characterization of Cellulose Nanocrystals from Bio-ethanol Residuals
Du, L., Wang, J., Zhang, Y., Qi, C., Wolcott, M.P. & Yu, Z. (2017). Preparation and characterization of cellulose nanocrystals from bio-ethanol residuals. Nanomaterials, 7(3), 51. doi:10.3390/nano7030051
Dispersing and Stabilizing Cellulose Nanoparticles in Acrylic Resin Dispersions with Unreduced Transparency and Changed Rheological Property
Du, L., Zhong, T., Wolcott, M.P., Zhang, Y., Qi, C., Zhao, B., Wang, J., & Yu, Z. (2018). Dispersing and stabilizing cellulose nanoparticles in acrylic resin dispersions with unreduced transparency and changed rheological property. Cellulose. 25(4):2435–2450. doi:10.1007/s10570-018-1739-x
Analyzing the Film Formation Mechanism of Cellulose Nanoparticles (CNPs) Based on the Fast Freeze-drying Morphology
Du, L., Yu, Z., Wang, J., Wolcott, M.P., Zhang, Y., & Qi, C. (2020). Analyzing the film formation mechanism of cellulose nanoparticles (CNPs) based on the fast freeze-drying morphology. Cellulose. doi:10.1007/s10570-020-03164-z
Transparent Oxygen Barrier Nanocellulose Composite Films with a Sandwich Structure
Du, L., Yu, H., Zhang, B., Tang, R., Zhang, Y., Qi, C., Wolcott, M.P., Yu, Z., & Wang, J. (2021). Transparent oxygen barrier nanocellulose composite films with a sandwich structure. Carbohydrate Polymers. 268:118206. doi:10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118206
Teacher Professional Development for Energy Literacy: A Comparison of Two Approaches
Eitel, K.B., Hougham, J., Laninga, T., Fizzell, G., Schone, J. & Hendrickson, D. (2015). Teacher professional development for energy literacy: a comparison of two approaches. The Journal of Sustainability Education, 8(January).
Upload/Download: Empowering Students Through Technology-Enabled Problem-Based Learning
Eitel, K.B., Hougham, R.J., Miller, B.G., Schon, J., & LaPaglia, K. (2013). Upload/download: empowering students through technology-enabled problem-based learning. Science Scope, 36(7), 32-39.
Wildfire Risk as a Socio-Ecological Pathology
Fischer, A.P., Spies, T.A., Steelman, T.A., Moseley, C., Johnson, B.R., Bailey, J.D., Ager, A.,…& Bowman, D.M.J.S. (2016). Wildfire risk as a socio-ecological pathology. Frontiers in Ecology, 14(5):276-284. doi:10.1002/fee.1283
Revisiting Renewable Portfolio Standard Effectiveness: Policy Design and Outcome Specification Matter
Fischlein, M. & Smith, T. (2013). Revisiting renewable portfolio standard effectiveness: policy design and outcome specification matter. Policy Sciences, 46(3):277-310. doi:10.1007/s11077-013-9175-0
Novel Micronized Woody Biomass Process for Production of Cost-Effective Clean Fermentable Sugars
Fu, Y., Gu, B.-J., Wang, J., Gao, J., Ganjyal, G.M. & Wolcott, M.P. (2018). Novel micronized woody biomass process for production of cost-effective clean fermentable sugars. Bioresource Technology, 260:311-320. doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2018.03.096
Short‐term Effects of Organic Matter and Compaction Manipulations on Soil Temperature, Moisture, and Soil Respiration for Two Years in the Oregon Cascades
Gallo, A.C., Holub, S.M., Littke, K., Lajtha, K., Maguire, D. & Hatten, J.A.. (2023). Short‐term effects of organic matter and compaction manipulations on soil temperature, moisture, and soil respiration for two years in the Oregon Cascades. Soil Science Society of America Journal, 87(1):156-171. https://doi.org/10.1002/saj2.20485
‘Woods-to-Wake’ Life Cycle Assessment of Residual Woody Biomass Based Jet-fuel using Mild Bisulfite Pretreatment
Ganguly, I., Pierobon, F., Bowers, T.C., Huisenga, M., Johnston, G., & Eastin, I.L. (2018). ‘Woods-to-wake’ life cycle assessment of residual woody biomass based jet-fuel using mild bisulfite pretreatment. Biomass & Bioenergy, 108:207-216, doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.10.041
Design and Optimization of a Semi-Continuous High Pressure Carbon Dioxide Extraction System for Acetic Acid
Garrett, B.G., Srinivas, K., & Ahring, B.K. (2014). Design and optimization of a semi-continuous high pressure carbon dioxide extraction system for acetic acid. J.of Supercritical Fluids, 95, 243-251. doi:10.1016/j.supflu.2014.08.029
Performance and Stability of Amberlite TM IRA-67 Ion Exchange Resin for Product Extraction and pH Control During Homolactic Fermentation of Corn Stover Sugars
Garrett, G.B., Srinivas, K., & Ahring, B.K. (2015). Performance and stability of Amberlite TM IRA-67 ion exchange resin for product extraction and pH control during homolactic fermentation of corn stover sugars. Biochemical Engineering Journal, 94,1-8. doi:10.1016/j.bej.2014.11.004
A Multi-Level Analysis Approach to Measuring Variations in Biomass Recalcitrance of Douglas Fir Tree Samples
Geleynse, S., Alvarez-Vasco, C., Garcia, K., Jayawickrama, K., Trappe, M., & Zhang, X. (2014). A multi-level analysis approach to measuring variations in biomass recalcitrance of Douglas fir tree samples. BioEnerg. Res., 7, 1411-1420. doi:10.1007/s12155-014-9483-z
Genetic Parameters of Factors Affecting the Biomass Recalcitrance of Douglas-Fir Trees
Geleynse, S., Jayawickrama, K., Trappe, M., Ye,T. & Zhang, X. (2016). Genetic Parameters of Factors Affecting the Biomass Recalcitrance of Douglas-Fir Trees. BioEnerg. Res., 9(3):731-739. doi:10.1007/s12155-016-9718-2
The Alcohol‐to‐Jet Conversion Pathway for Drop‐In Biofuels: Techno‐Economic Evaluation
Geleynse, S., Brandt, K., Wolcott, M., Garcia-Perez, M., & Zhang, X. (2018). The alcohol‐to‐jet conversion pathway for drop‐in biofuels: Techno‐economic evaluation. ChemSusChem, 11(21):3728-3741. doi:10.1002/cssc.201801690
Pulp Mill Integration with Alcohol-to-Jet Conversion Technology
Geleynse, S., Jiang, Z., Brandt, K., Garcia-Perez, M., Wolcott, M., & Zhang, X. (2020). Pulp mill integration with alcohol-to-jet conversion technology. Fuel Processing Technology, 201:106338. doi:10.1016/j.fuproc.2020.106338
Optimized Screw Profile Design Proved to Inhibit Re-agglomeration that Occurs During Extrusion of Fine-milled Forest Residuals for Producing Fermentable Sugars
Gu, B.-J., Wolcott, M.P., & Ganjyal, G.M. (2020). Optimized screw profile design proved to inhibit re-agglomeration that occurs during extrusion of fine-milled forest residuals for producing fermentable sugars. Industrial Crops and Products, 154:112730. doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2020.112730
Disruption of Lignocellulosic Biomass Along the Length of the screws with Different Screw Elements in a Twin-screw Extruder
Gu, B.-J., Dhumal, G.S., Wolcott, M.P., & Ganjyal, G.M. (2019). Disruption of lignocellulosic biomass along the length of the screws with different screw elements in a twin-screw extruder. Bioresource Technology, 275:266-271. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2018.12.033
Pretreatment with Lower Feed Moisture and Lower Extrusion Temperatures Aids in the Increase in the Fermentable Sugar Yields from Fine-milled Douglas-fir
Gu, B.-J., Wolcott, M.P., & Ganjyal, G.M. (2018). Pretreatment with lower feed moisture and lower extrusion temperatures aids in the increase in the fermentable sugar yields from fine-milled Douglas-fir. Bioresource Technology, 269:262-268. doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2018.08.109
Increased Sugar Yield from Pre-milled Douglas-fir Forest Residuals with Lower Energy Consumption by Using Planetary Ball Milling
Gu, B-J., Wang, J., Wolcott, M.P., & Ganjyal, G.M. (2018). Increased sugar yield from pre-milled Douglas-fir forest residuals with lower energy consumption by using planetary ball milling. Bioresource Technology, 251:93-98. doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2017.11.103
Fermentative High Titer Ethanol Production from a Douglas-fir Forest Residue without Detoxification Using SPORL: High SO2 Loading at a Low Temperature
Gu, F., Gilles, W., Gleisner, R. & Zhu, J.Y. (2016). Fermentative high titer ethanol production from a Douglas-fir forest residue without detoxification using SPORL: high SO2 loading at a low temperature. Ind. Biotechnol., 12(3),168-175. doi:10.1089/ind.2015.0028
Preparation and Toughening of Mechanochemically Modified Lignin-based Epoxy
Guo, X., Xin, J., Huang, J., Wolcott, M.P., & Zhang, J. (2019). Preparation and toughening of mechanochemically modified lignin-based epoxy. Polymer, 183, 121859. doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2019.121859
Mechanochemical Oleation of Lignin through Ball Milling and Properties of its Blends with PLA
Guo, X., Xin, J., Wolcott, M.P. & Zhang, J. (2016). Mechanochemical oleation of lignin through ball milling and properties of its blends with PLA. Chemistry Select, 1(13), 3449-3454. doi:10.1002/slct.201600633
Microbial Lipid Production from SPORL-Pretreated Douglas fir by Mortierella isabellina
Harde, S.M., Wang, Z., Zhu, J.Y. & Pan, X. (2016). Microbial lipid production from SPORL-Pretreated Douglas fir by Mortierella isabellina, Fuel, 175, 64-74. doi:10.1016/j.fuel/2016.02.023
Understanding the Consequences of Land Use Changes on Sustainable River Basin Management in the Pacific Northwest, USA
Hasan, M.M., Barber, M.E., Goel, R., & Mahler, R.L. (2015). Understanding the consequences of land use changes on sustainable river basin management in the Pacific Northwest, USA. WIT Transactions on Ecology and The Environment, 197, 25-35. doi:10.2495/RM150031
Global Sustainability: An Authentic Context for Energy Education
Hendrickson, D., Corrigan, K., Keefe, A., Shaw, D., Jacob, S., Skelton, L., …Hougham, J. (2015). Global sustainability: an authentic context for energy education. The Journal of Sustainability Education, 8(January).
Predicting Risk of Long-Term Nitrogen Depletion under Whole-Tree Harvesting in the Coastal Pacific Northwest
Himes, A.J., Turnblom, E.C., Harrison, R.B., Littke, K.M., Devine, W.D., Zabowski, D, & Briggs, D.G. (2013). Predicting risk of long-term nitrogen depletion under whole-tree harvesting in the coastal Pacific Northwest. Forest Science, 60(2), 382-390. doi:10.5849/forsci.13-009
Reduced Arogenate Dehydratase Expression: Ramifications for Photosynthesis and Metabolism
Höhner, R., Marques, J.V., Ito, T., Amakura, Y., Budgeon, Jr., A.D., Weitz, K., Hixson, K.K., Davin, L.B., Kirchhoff, H. & Lewis, N.G. (2018). Reduced Arogenate Dehydratase Expression: Ramifications for Photosynthesis and Metabolism. Plant Physiology, doi:10.1104/pp.17.01766
Application of Machine Learning to Pyrolysis Reaction Networks: Reducing Model Solution Time to Enable Process Optimization
Hough, B.R., Beck, D.A.C., Schwartz, D.T., & Pfaendtner, J. (2017). Application of machine learning to pyrolysis reaction networks: Reducing model solution time to enable process optimization. Computers & Chemical Engineering, 104:56-63. doi:10.1016/j.compchemeng.2017.04.012
Detailed Kinetic Modeling of Lignin Pyrolysis for Process Optimization
Hough, B.R., Schwartz, D.T., & Pfaendtner, J. (2016). Detailed Kinetic Modeling of Lignin Pyrolysis for Process Optimization. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 55(34):9147-9153. doi:10.1021/acs.iecr.6b02092
Development of an Energy Literacy Measure for Middle School Students
Hougham, R.J., Gotch, C., Schon, J.A., Eitel, K., & Hendrickson, D. (2019). Development of an Energy Literacy Measure for Middle School Students. Journal of Sustainability Education, 19(March).
Technology-enriched STEM Investigations of Place: Using Technology to Extend the Senses and Build Connections to and between Places in Science Education
Hougham, R.J., Eitel, K.C. B. & Miller, B.G. (2015). Technology-enriched STEM investigations of place: using technology to extend the senses and build connections to and between places in science education. Journal of Geoscience Education, 63(2), 90-97.
From the Forest to the Classroom: Energy Literacy as a Co-Product of Biofuels Research
Hougham, J., Hollenhorst, S., Schon, J., Eitel, K.B., Hendrickson, D., Gotch, C., …Moslemi, J. (2015). From the forest to the classroom: energy literacy as a co-product of biofuels research. The Journal of Sustainability Education, 8(January).
An Axiom SNP Genotyping Array for Douglas-fir
Howe, G.T., Jayawickrama, K., Kolpak, S.E., Kling, J., Trappe, M., Hipkins, V., Ye, T., Guida, S., Cronn, R., Cushman, S.A., & McEvoy, S. (2020). An axiom SNP genotyping array for Douglas-fir. BMC Genomics, 21, 9. doi:10.1186/s12864-019-6383
Lessons on Buried Horizons and Pedogenesis from Deep Forest Soils
James, J.N., Dietzen, C., Joel, C.F. & Harrison, R.B. (2015). Lessons on buried horizons and pedogenesis from deep forest soils. Soil Horizons, 1-8. doi:10.2136/sh15-02-0004
Deep Soil: Quantification, Modeling, and Significance of Subsurface Nitrogen
James, J., Knight, E., Gamba, V., & Harrison, R. (2015). Deep soil: quantification, modeling, and significance of subsurface nitrogen. Forest Ecology and Management, 336,194-202. doi:10.1016/j.foreco.2014.10.010
Exchangeable Cations in Deep Forest Soils: Separating Climate and Chemical Controls on Vertical Distribution and Cycling
James, J., Littke, K., Bonassi, T. & Harrison, R. (2016). Exchangeable cations in deep forest soils: separating climate and chemical controls on vertical distribution and cycling. Geoderma, 279(1),109-121. doi:10.1016/j.geoderma.2016.05.022
Current Status, Uncertainty and Future Needs in Soil Organic Carbon Monitoring
Jandl, R., Rodeghiero, M., Martinez, C., Cotrufo, F.M., Bampa, F., van Wesemael, B., Lorenz, K., Chabbi, A., & Miglietta, F. (2014). Current status, uncertainty and future needs in soil organic carbon monitoring. Science of the Total Environment, 468-469, 376-383. doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2013.08.026
Evaluation of Physical Structural Features on Influencing Enzymatic Hydrolysis Efficiency of Micronized Wood
Jiang, J., Wang, J., Zhang, X. & Wolcott, M.P. (2016). Evaluation of physical structural features on influencing enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency of micronized wood. RSC Advances, 6, 103026-103034. doi:10.1039/C6RA22371K
Assessing Multi-scale Deconstruction of Wood Cell Wall Subjected to Mechanical Milling for Enhancing Enzymatic Hydrolysis
Jiang, J., Wang, J., Zhang, X. & Wolcott, M.P. (2017). Assessing multi-scale deconstruction of wood cell wall subjected to mechanical milling for enhancing enzymatic hydrolysis. Industrial Crops and Products, 109:498-508. doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2017.09.009
Characterization of Micronized Wood and Energy-Size Relationship in Wood Comminution
Jiang, J., Wang, J., Zhang, X. & Wolcott, M. (2017). Characterization of micronized wood and energy-size relationship in wood comminution. Fuel Processing Technology, 161, 76-84. doi:10.1016/j.fuproc.2017.03.015
Microstructure Change in Wood Cell Wall Fracture from Mechanical Pretreatment and its Influence on Enzymatic Hydrolysis
Jiang, J., Wang, J., Zhang, X. & Wolcott, M.P. (2017). Microstructure change in wood cell wall fracture from mechanical pretreatment and its influence on enzymatic hydrolysis. Industrial Crops and Products, 97, 498-508. doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2017.01.001
Influence of Fire Disturbance and Biophysical Heterogeneity of Pre-settlement Ponderosa Pine and Mixed-Conifer Forests
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Assessing the Specific Energy Consumption and Physical Properties of Comminuted Douglas-fir Chips for Bioconversion
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Multistep Process to Produce Fermentable Sugars and Lignosulfonates from Softwood Enzymolysis Residues
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Modeling the Production of Sugar and Byproducts from Acid Bisulfite Pretreatment and Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Douglas-fir
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An Evaluation of Alternative Measurement Techniques for Estimating the Volume of Logging Residues
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Integrating Biogeophysical and Social Assets Into Biomass-to-Biofuels Supply Chain Siting Decisions
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A Comparison of Methodologies for Estimating Delivered Forest Residue Volume and Cost to a Wood-based Biorefinery
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A Framework for Quantitatively Assessing the Repurpose Potential of Existing Industrial Facilities as a Biorefinery
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Biorefinery Site Selection Using a Stepwise Biogeophysical and Social Analysis Approach
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A Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis Approach to Facility Siting in a Wood-Based Depot-and-Biorefinery Supply Chain Model
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A Multi-Criteria Decision Support Tool for Biorefinery Siting: Using Economic, Environmental, and Social Metrics for a Refined Siting Analysis
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The Quantification of Logging Residues in Oregon with Impacts on Sustainability and Availability of Raw Material for Future Biomass Energy
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A Mixed Biomass-based Energy Supply Chain for Enhancing Economic and Environmental Sustainability Benefits: A Multi-criteria Decision Making Framework
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Slash and Learn: Revealing Stakeholder Knowledge, Support, and Preferred Communication Methods Relative to Wood-based Biofuels Projects
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Biochemical Production and Separation of Carboxylic Acids for Biorefinery Applications
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Fermentation of Wet-Exploded Corn Stover for the Production of Volatile Fatty Acids
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“The Devil is in the Details”: Inland Northwest Stakeholders’ Views on Three Forest-based Bioenergy Scenarios
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Environmental Assessment of Mild Bisulfite Pretreatment of Forest Residues into Fermentable Sugars for Biofuel Production
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Rational Design of Polymer-Based Absorbents: Application to the Fermentation Inhibitor Furfural
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Hotspot Scenario Analysis: Comparative Streamlined LCA Approaches for Green Supply Chain and Procurement Decision Making
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Evaluation of Environmental Impacts of Harvest Residue-based Bioenergy Using Radiative Forcing Framework
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Adsorption Capacity of Wildfire-produced Charcoal from Pacific Northwest Forests
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Use of Eugenol and Rosin as Feedstocks for Biobased Epoxy Resins and Study of Curing and Performance Properties
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Biorefinery Lignosulfonates from Sulfite-Pretreated Softwoods as Dispersant for Graphite
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Biorefinery Lignosulfonates as a Dispersant for Coal Water Slurry
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Impacts of Prescribed Fires and Benefits from their Reduction for Air Quality, Health, and Visibility in the Pacific Northwest of the United States
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Air Quality and Health Impacts of an Aviation Biofuel Supply Chain Using Forest Residue in the Northwestern United States
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Communities Ready for Takeoff: Integrating Social Assets for Biofuel Site-selection Modeling
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Wild Bee Diversity is Enhanced by Experimental Removal of Timber Harvest Residue Within Intensively Managed Conifer Forest
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No Evidence for a Link Between Forest Herbicides and Offspring Sex Ratio in a Migratory Songbird Using High-throughput Molecular Sexing
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Managing Moist Temperate Forests for Bioenergy and Biodiversity
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Plant Diversity Enhances Moth Diversity in an Intensive Forest Management Experiment
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A Survey of Bioenergy Research in Forest Service Research and Development
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Drivers and Barriers to the Adoption and Diffusion of Sustainable Jet Fuel (SJF) in the Pacific Northwest
Smith, P.M., Gaffney, M.J., Shi, W., Hoard, S., Armendariz, I.I. & Mueller, D.W. (2017). Drivers and barriers to the adoption and diffusion of sustainable jet fuel (SJF) in the Pacific Northwest. Journal of Air Transport Management, 58, 113-124. doi:10.1016/j.jairtraman.2016.10.004
Subnational Mobility and Consumption-based Environmental Accounting of US Corn in Animal Protein and Ethanol Supply Chains
Smith, T.M., Goodkind, A.L., Kim, T., Pelton, R.E.O., Suh, K., & Schmitt, J. (2017). Subnational mobility and consumption-based environmental accounting of US corn in animal protein and ethanol supply chains. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 114(38), E7891-E7899. doi:10.1073/pnas.1703793114
Using an Agent-Based Model to Examine Forest Management Outcomes in a Fire-Prone Landscape in Oregon, USA
Spies, T. A., White, E., Ager, A., Kline, J., Bolte, J., Platt, E., Olsen, K., … & Schwartz, C. (2017). Using an agent-based model to examine forest management outcomes in a fire-prone landscape in Oregon, USA. Ecology and Society, 22(1), 25.
Oxidative Degradation of Biorefinery Lignin Obtained after Pretreatment of Forest Residues of Douglas Fir
Srinivas, K., de Carvalho Oliveira, F., Teller, P.J., Gonҫalves, A.R., Helms, G.L., & Ahring, B.K. (2016). Oxidative degradation of biorefinery lignin obtained after pretreatment of forest residues of Douglas Fir. Bioresource Technology, 221:394-404. doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2016.09.040
The Role of Biochar Porosity and Surface Functionality in Augmenting Hydrologic Properties of a Sandy Soil
Suliman W., Harsh, J.B., Abu-Lail, N.I., Fortuna, A.M., Dallmeyer I., & Garcia-Perez, M. (2017). The role of biochar porosity and surface functionality in augmenting hydrologic properties of a sandy soil. Science of the Total Environment, 574(1):139-147. doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.09.025
Preparation and Properties of Hydrogels Based on PEGylated Lignosulfonate Amine
Teng, X., Xu, H., Song, W., Shi, J., Xin, J., Hiscox, W.C. & Zhang, J. (2017)..Preparation and properties of hydrogels based on PEGylated lignosulfonate amine. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2(1):251-259. doi:10.1021/acsomega.6b00296
Prioritization of Forest Restoration Projects: Tradeoffs Between Wildfire Protection, Ecological Restoration and Economic Objectives
Vogler, K., Ager, A., Day, M., Jennings, M. & Bailey, J. (2015). Prioritization of forest restoration projects: tradeoffs between wildfire protection, ecological restoration and economic objectives. Forests, 6(12), 4403-4420. doi:10.3390/f6124375
Energy Consumption of Two-stage Fine Grinding of Douglas-fir Wood
Wang, J., Gao, J., Brandt, K.L., & Wolcott, M.P. (2018). Energy consumption of two-stage fine grinding of Douglas-fir wood. Journal of Wood Science, doi:10.1007/s10086-018-1712-1
Improvement of Enzymatic Digestibility of Wood by a Sequence of Optimized Milling Procedures with Final Vibratory Tube Mills for the Amorphization of Cellulose
Wang, J., Gao, J., Brandt, K.L., Jiang, J., Liu, Y., & Wolcott, M.P. (2018). Improvement of enzymatic digestibility of wood by a sequence of optimized milling procedures with final vibratory tube mills for the amorphization of cellulose. Holzforschung, 72(6):435-441, doi:10.1515/hf-2017-0161
Blend Configuration in Functional Polymeric Materials with a High Lignin Content
Wang, Y.-Y., Chen, Y.-r., & Sarkanen, S. (2017). Blend configuration in functional polymeric materials with a high lignin content. Faraday Discussions, 202, 43-59. doi:1039/c7fd00083a
Path to Plastics Composed of Ligninsulphonates (Lignosulfonates)
Wang, Y.-Y., Chen, Y.-r., Sarkanen, S. (2015). Path to plastics composed of ligninsulphonates (lignosulfonates). Green Chemistry, 17, 5069-5078.
A Novel and Formaldehyde-Free Preparation Method for Lignin Amine and its Enhancement for Soy Protein Adhesive
Xin, J., Zhang, P., Wolcott, M.P., Zhang, J., Hiscox, W.C. & Zhang, X. (2017). A novel and formaldehyde-free preparation method for lignin amine and its enhancement for soy protein adhesive. J Polym. Environ. 25(3):599-605. doi:10.1007/s10924-016-0844-x
A Green Epoxy Resin System Based on Lignin and Tung Oil and its Application in Epoxy Asphalt
Xin, J., Li, M., Li, R., Wolcott, M.P. & Zhang, J. (2016). A green epoxy resin system based on lignin and tung oil and its application in epoxy asphalt. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 4(5), 2754-2761. doi:10.1021/acssuschemeng.6b00256
Partial Depolymerization of Enzymolysis Lignin via Mild Hydrogenolysis Over Raney Nickel
Xin, J., Zhang, P., Wolcott, M.P., Zhang, X., & Zhang, J. (2014). Partial depolymerization of enzymolysis lignin via mild hydrogenolysis over Raney Nickel. Bioresource Technology, 155, 422-426. doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2013.12.092
Batch Fermentation Options for High Titer Bioethanol Production from a SPORL Pretreated Douglas-fir Forest Residue without Detoxification
Yang, M., Ji, H. & Zhu, J.Y. (2016). Batch fermentation options for high titer bioethanol production from a SPORL pretreated Douglas-fir forest residue without detoxification. Fermentation, 2(3), 16. doi:10.3390/fermentation2030016
Economic Impact of Truck–Machine Interference in Forest Biomass Recovery Operations on Steep Terrain
Zamora, C.R., Sessions, J., Murphy, G., & Boston, K. (2013). Economic impact of truck–machine interference in forest biomass recovery operations on steep terrain. Forest Products Journal, 63(5/6), 162-173. doi: 10.13073/FPJ-D-13-00031
Modeling Harvest Forest Residue Collection for Bioenergy Production
Zamora-Cristales, R. & Sessions, J. (2016). Modeling harvest forest residue collection for bioenergy production. Croat. J. For. Eng., 32, 287-295.
Are Double Trailers Effective for Transporting Forest Biomass on Steep Terrain?
Zamora, R.C. & Sessions, J. (2015). Are double trailers effective for transporting forest biomass on steep terrain? California Agriculture, 69(3), 177-183. doi:10.3733/ca.v069n03p177
Economic Optimization of Forest Biomass Processing and Transport in the Pacific Northwest
Zamora, R.C., Sessions, J., Boston, K., & Murphy, G. (2015). Economic optimization of forest biomass processing and transport in the Pacific Northwest. Forest Science, 61(2), 220-234. doi:10.5849/forsci.13-158
Economic Implications of Grinding, Transporting, and Pretreating Fresh Verses Aged Residues for Biofuel Production
Zamora, R.C., Sessions, J. & Marrs, G. (2017). Economic implications of grinding, transporting, and pretreating fresh versus aged forest residues for biofuel production. Can. J. For. Res., 47, 269-276. doi:10.1139/cjfr-2016-0221
Stochastic Simulation and Optimization of Mobile Chipping Economics in Processing and Transport of Forest Biomass from Residues
Zamora, R., Boston, K., Sessions, J., & Murphy, G. (2013). Stochastic simulation and optimization of mobile chipping economics in processing and transport of forest biomass from residues. Silva Fennica, 47(5). Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.14214/sf.937
Effect of High Speed Blowing on the Bulk Density of Ground Residues
Zamora, R., Sessions, J., Smith, D., & Marrs G. (2014). Effect of high speed blowing on the bulk density of ground residues. Forest Prod. J., 64(7/8), 290-299. doi:10.13073/FPJ-D-14-00005
Ground-Based Thinning on Steep Slopes in Western Oregon: Soil Exposure and Strength Effects
Zamora, R., Adams, P., & Sessions, J. (2014). Ground-based thinning on steep slopes in western Oregon: soil exposure and strength effects. Forest Science, 60(5), 1014-1020. doi:10.5849/forsci.12-525
Effect of Grinder Configuration on Forest Biomass Bulk density, Particle Size Distribution and Fuel Consumption
Zamora, R., Sessions, J., Smith, D., & Marrs G. (2015). Effect of grinder configuration on forest biomass bulk density, particle size distribution and fuel consumption. Biomass and Bioenergy, 81, 44-54. doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2015.05.025
Using Low Temperature to Balance Enzymatic Saccharification and Furan Formation during SPORL Pretreatment of Douglas-Fir
Zhang, C., Houtman, C.J., & Zhu, J.Y. (2014). Using low temperature to balance enzymatic saccharification and furan formation during SPORL pretreatment of Douglas-fir. Process Biochemistry, 49, 466-473. doi:10.1016/j.procbio.2013.12.017
Comparison of Dilute Acid and Sulfite Pretreatment for Enzymatic Saccharification of Earlywood and Latewood of Douglas Fir
Zhang, C., Lei, X., Scott, T.C., & Zhu, J.Y. (2014). Comparison of dilute acid and sulfite pretreatment for enzymatic saccharification of earlywood and latewood of Douglas fir. Bioenerg. Res., 7(1), 326-370. doi:10.10007/s12155-013-9276-6
Xylanase Supplementation on Enzymatic Saccharification of Dilute Acid Pretreated Poplars at Different Severities
Zhang, C., Zhuang, X.S., Wang, Z.J., Matt, F.J., St. John, F. & Zhu, J.Y. (2013). Xylanase supplementation on enzymatic saccharification of dilute acid pretreated poplars at different severities. Cellulose, 20(4), 1937-1946. doi:10.1007/s10570-013-9934-2
Fractionation of Forest Residues of Douglas-fir for Fermentable Sugar Production by SPORL Pretreatment
Zhang, C., Zhu, J.Y., Gleisner, R., & Sessions, J. (2012). Fractionation of forest residues of Douglas-fir for fermentable sugar production by SPORL pretreatment. Bioenerg. Res., 5(4), 978-988. doi:10.1007/s12155-012-9213-3
Using a Combined Hydrolysis Factor to Optimize High Titer Ethanol Production from Sulfite-Pretreated Poplar Without Detoxification
Zhang, J., Gu, F., Zhu, J.Y. & Zalesny, R.S. (2015). Using a combined hydrolysis factor to optimize high titer ethanol production from sulfite-pretreated poplar without detoxification. Bioresource Technology, 186, 223-231. doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2015.03.080
Effect of Hot-Pressing Temperature on the Subsequent Enzymatic Saccharification and Fermentation Performance of SPORL Pretreated Forest Biomass
Zhang, J., Laguna, A., Clemons, C., Wolcott, M.P., Gleisner, R., Zhu, J.Y., & Zhang, X. (2014). Effect of hot-pressing temperature on the subsequent enzymatic saccharification and fermentation performance of SPORL pretreated forest biomass. Bioenerg. Res. 8(1), 464-470. doi:10.1007/s12155-014-9530-9
Lignosulfonate to Enhance Enzymatic Saccharification of Lignocelluloses: The Role of Molecular Weight and Substrate Lignin
Zhou, H.F., Lou, H., Yang, D., Zhu, J.Y., & Qiu, X. (2013). Lignosulfonate to enhance enzymatic saccharification of ignocelluloses: the role of molecular weight and substrate lignin. Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 52(25), 8464-8470. doi:10.1021/ie401085k
Bioconversion of Beetle-Killed Lodgepole Pine Using SPORL: Process Scale-up Design, Lignin Co-Product, and High Solids Fermentation without Detoxification
Zhou, H.F., Zhu, J.Y., Luo, X., Leu, S-Y., Wu, X., Gleisner, R., … Negron, J. (2013). Bioconversion of beetle-killed lodgepole pine using SPORL: process scale-up design, lignin co-product, and high solids fermentation without detoxification. Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 52, 16057-16065. doi:10.1021/ie402873y
Case Studies on Sugar Production from Underutilized Woody Biomass Using Sulfite Chemistry
Zhu, J.Y., Chandra, S.M., Gleisner, R., Gilles, W., Gao, J., Marrs, G., Anderson, D. & Sessions, J. (2015). Case studies on sugar production from underutilized woody biomass using sulfite chemistry.TAPPI Journal, 14(9), 577-583.
Using Sulfite Chemistry for Robust Bioconversion of Douglas-fir Forest Residue to Bioethanol at High Titer and Lignosulfonate: A Pilot-Scale Evaluation
Zhu, J.Y., Chandra, S.M. Go, F., Gleisner, R., Reiner, R., Sessions, J., … Anderson, D. (2015). Using sulfite chemistry for robust bioconversion of Douglas-fir forest residue to bioethanol at high titer and lignosulfonate: A pilot-scale evaluation. Bioresource Technology, 179, 390-397. doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2014.12.052
Effects of Hot Water Extraction Pretreatment on Physicochemical Changes of Douglas fir
Zhu, R. & Yadama, V. (2016). Effects of hot water extraction pretreatment on physicochemical changes of Douglas fir. Biomass and Bioenergy, 90, 78-89. doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2016.03.028
Effects of Hot Water Extraction (HWE) of Douglas-fir as a Pre-process for the Sulfite Pretreatment to Overcome Recalcitrance of Lignocellulose (SPORL)
Zhu, R. & Yadama, V. (2017). Effects of hot water extraction (HWE) of Douglas-fir as a pre-process for the Sulfite pretreatment to overcome recalcitrance of lignocellulose (SPORL). Holzforschung, 71(2):91-98. doi:10.1515/hf-2016-0080
Fabrication and Characterization of Nylon 6/Cellulose Nanofibrils Melt-spun Nanocomposite Filaments
Zhu, R., Yadama, V., Liu, H., Lin, R.J.T. & Harper, D. P. (2017). Fabrication and characterization of nylon 6/cellulose nanofibrils melt-spun nanocomposite filaments. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 97, 111-119. doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2017.02.025
Isolation and Characterization of Cellulose Micro/Nanofibrils from Douglas Fir
Zhu, R. & Yadama, V. (2018). Isolation and characterization of cellulose micro/nanofibrils from Douglas fir. Journal of Polymers and the Environment 26(3):1012-1023. doi:10.1007/s10924-017-1013-6
Non-peer reviewed articles
Forestry Tour Educates Youth in North Central Idaho
Brooks, R. & Moroney, J. (2014) Forestry tour educates youth in north central Idaho.Journal of Extension 52 (4). Retrieved from: http://www.joe.org/joe/2014august/iw4.php
From Wood to Wing: Biofuels and the NARA Opportunity
Brooks, R. (2012, December). From wood to wing: biofuels and the NARA opportunity.Idaho Farm Bureau Producer, 16(8), 16-17. Retrieved from http://issuu.com/mtxdocviewer/docs/okfb50cf4bb977583?viewMode=magazine&mode=embed
NARA: Residual Woody Biomass Conversion to Biojet Fuel and other Valuable Co-Products
Burke C. (2012, Fall). NARA: residual woody biomass conversion to biojet fuel and other valuable co-products. Northwest Woodlands, 28(4), 14-16. Retrieved from http://www.oswa.org/images/docs/nwwoodlands/2012-nw-mag-fall.pdf
Using Slash Piles to Make Chemical Products
Burke, C., Leavengood, S, & Yadama, V. (2015, Jan./Feb.). Using slash piles to make chemical products. Western Forester, 60(1), 7-9. Retrieved from http://www.forestry.org/media/docs/westernforester/2015/WFJanFeb2015.pdf
Environmental Assessments of Woody Biomass Based Jet-Fuel
Ganguly, I., Eastin, I.L., Bowers, T., Huisenga, M., & Pierobon, F. (2014, Winter). Environmental assessments of woody biomass based jet-fuel. Cintrafor News. Retrieved from http://www.cintrafor.org/publications/newsletter/C4news2014winter.pdf
Managing for Long-Term Soil Productivity in Pacific Northwestern Forests
Harrington, T.B. & Holub S.M. (2014, Summer). Managing for long-term soil productivity in Pacific Northwestern forests. Western Forester. 59(3), 1-4. Retrieved from http://www.forestry.org/media/docs/westernforester/2014/WF_June_July_Aug2014.pdf
AL@: Combining the Strengths of Adventure Learning and Place Based Education
Hougham, R.J., Eitel, K.B., & Miller, B.G. (2012, July 1) AL@: Combining the strengths of adventure learning and place based education. 2012 CLEARING Compendium. 38-41. Retrieved from http://sandbox.clearingmagazine.org/AL@.pdf
Is Biomass a Future Market for Montana?
Kolb, P. (2012, Fall). Is biomass a future market for montana? Northwest Woodlands, 28(4), 18-20. Retrieved from http://www.oswa.org/images/docs/nwwoodlands/2012-nw-mag-fall.pdf
From Wood to Wing: NARA Works to Harness Woody Biomass for Aviation Biofuel
Lowell, E.C. & Leavengood, S. (2013, Summer). From wood to wing: NARA works to harness woody biomass for aviation biofuel. Western Forester. 58(3), 12-13. Retrieved from http://www.forestry.org/media/docs/westernforester/2013/WF_June_July_Aug2013.pdf
Redefining Renewable Biomass: A Policy Change with Cascading Outcomes
Moore-Drougas, K.E., Schwartz, D.T., James, L & Durglo, J. (2016). Redefining renewable biomass: A policy change with cascading outcomes. Brookings Blog Post, March 29, 2016. Retrieved from http://www.brookings.edu/blogs/planetpolicy/posts/2016/03/28-redefining-renewable-biomass
Economic Impact Analysis of a NARA Woody Biomass Jet Fuel Refinery
Sasatani, D. & Eastin, I.L. (2017). Economic impact analysis of a NARA woody biomass jet fuel refinery. CINTRAFOR Newsletter, Autumn/Winter, 8-9.
Wood to Wing: The Northwest Advanced Renewables Energy Alliance
Walker, C. & Burke, C. (2013, August 28) Wood to wing: The Northwest renewables energy alliance. TAPPI, Ahead of the Curve. Retrieved from http://www.tappi.org/content/enewsletters/ahead/2013/issues/2013-08-28.html
The Pulp and Paper Industry in 2040
Zhu, J.Y. (2015). The pulp and paper industry in 2040. TAPPI Journal, 14(3), S19-S20
Technical Reports
Logging Utilization in Montana, 2011–2016
Berg, E.C., Simmons, E.A., Hayes, S.W., Morgan, T.A., & Shaw, J.D. (2018). Logging utilization in Montana, 2011–2016. Resour. Bull. RMRS-RB-26. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 16 p.
Allometric Relationships and Above-Ground Nutrient Pools under Varying Stand Density and Nitrogen Fertilization Regimes
Coons, K., Mainwaring, D., Bluhm, A., Maguire, D., Harrison, R. & Turnblom, E. (2012). Allometric relationships and above-ground nutrient pools under varying stand density and nitrogen fertilization regimes. CIPS Annual Report, 2011. Pp. 39-42.
Allometric Relationships and Above-Ground Nutrient Pools under Varying Stand Density and Nitrogen Fertilization Regimes
Coons, K., Maguire, D., Mainwaring, D., Bluhm, A., Harrison, R. & Turnblom, E. (2013). Allometric relationships and above-ground Douglas-fir biomass and nutrient pools under varying stand density and nitrogen fertilization regimes. CIPS Annual Report, 2012. Pp. 28-32.
Estimating Nutrient Pools and Nutrient Removals under Varying Intensities of Timber Harvest and Residue Utilization in Douglas-fir Plantations.
Coons, K., Maguire, D., Mainwaring, D., Bluhm, A., Harrison, R., Footen, P., Knight, E. & Turnblom, E. (2014). Estimating nutrient pools and nutrient removals under varying intensities of timber harvest and residue utilization in Douglas-fir plantations. CIPS Annual Report, 2013. Pp. 49-55.
Estimating Tree Biomass, Carbon, and Nitrogen in Two Vegetation Control Treatments in an 11-Year Old Douglas-Fir Plantation on a Highly Productive Site
Devine, W.D., Footen, P.A., Harrison, R.B., Terry, T.A., Harrington, C.A., Holub, S.M., & Gould, P.J. (2013). Estimating tree biomass, carbon, and nitrogen in two vegetation control in an 11-year old Douglas-fir plantation on a highly productive site. United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. Research Paper PNW-RP-591.
Biomass Equations for Intensively Managed Douglas-fir Trees
Hann, D., Mainwaring, D. & Maguire, D. (2015). Biomass equations for intensively managed Douglas-fir trees. CIPS Annual Report, 2014. Pp. 46-49.
CIPS 2013 Annual Report, Center for Intensive Planted-forest Silviculture, College of Forestry
Maguire, D.A. (2014). Models for the height and shape of the heartwood core on Douglas-fir. Pp. 37-41 in D.A. Maguire and D.B. Mainwaring (eds). CIPS 2013 Annual Report, Center for Intensive Planted-forest Silviculture, College of Forestry, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.
Estimating Nutrient Pools and Fluxes under Varying Intensities of Timber Harvest and Residue Utilization in Douglas-fir Plantations Ecosystems
Mainwaring, D., Maguire, D., Bluhm, A., Footen, P., Harrison, R., Knight, E., Coons, K., & Turnblom, E. (2015). Estimating nutrient pools and fluxes under varying intensities of timber harvest and residue utilization in Douglas-fir plantations ecosystems. CIPS Annual Report, 2014. Pp. 50-53.
Logging Utilization in Oregon and Washington, 2011-2015
Simmons, E., Morgan, T., Berg, E., Hayes, S. & Christensen, G. (2016). Logging utilization in Oregon and Washington, 2011-2015. USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-RB-268.
Logging Utilization in Idaho: Current and Past Trends
Simmons, E.A, Morgan, T.A, Berg, E.C., Zarnoch, S.J., Hayes, S.W., & Thompson, M.T. (2014). Logging utilization in Idaho: current and past trends. United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. General Technical Report RMRS-GTR-318.
Oregon’s Forest Products Industry and Timber Harvest 2013 with Trends Through 2014
Simmons, E., Scudder, M., Morgan, T., Berg, E. & Christensen, G. (2016). Oregon’s forest products industry and timber harvest 2013 with trends through 2014. USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-942.
Oregon’s Forest Products Industry and Timber Harvest, 2013
Simmons, E., Scudder, M., Berg, E., Morgan, T. & Hayes, S. (2015). Oregon’s forest products industry and timber harvest, 2013. Draft tables at: http://www.bber.umt.edu/pubs/forest/fidacs/OR2013.pdf
Book Chapters
A Simulated Annealing Algorithm to Solve the Log-Truck Scheduling Problem
Acuna, M. & Sessions, J. (2014). A simulated annealing algorithm to solve the log-truck scheduling problem. In: Simulated Annealing: Strategies, Potential Uses and Advantages. NOVA Science. Chapter 8, pp. 191-220.
United States Law and Policy and the Biofuel Industry
Dahmann, K.S., Fowler, L.B. & Smith, P.M. (2016). United States law and policy and the biofuel industry. In Y.L. Bouthillier, A. Cowie, P. Martin, & H. McLeod-Kilmurray (Eds.), Law and Policy of Biofuels (pp. 102-140). Northampton, MA., USA: Edward Elgar Pub. Inc. doi:10.4337/9781782544555
Next-generation Products and Greenhouse Gas Implications
Lowell, E.C., Yadama, V., Schimleck, L.R. & Skog, K.E. (2016). Next-generation products and greenhouse gas implications. In: Olson, D.H. and B. Van Horne (eds.). Reconnecting in Grand Forests of the Pacific Northwest: Island Press: Chapter 17.
Implementing Sustainability in the Global Sector: Toward the Convergence of Public and Private Forest Policy
Smith, T.M., Murillo, S.A.M., Anderson, B.M. (2014). Implementing Sustainability in the Global Sector: Toward the Convergence of Public and Private Forest Policy. In E. Hansen, R. Panwar, R. Vlosky (Eds.), The Global Forest Sector: Changes, Practices, and Prospects(pp. 237-258). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press
Sulfite Pretreatment to Overcome the Recalcitrance of Lignocelluloses (SPORL) for Bioconversion of Woody Biomass
Zhang, C., Gleisner, R., Houtman, C.J., Pan, X. & Zhu, J.Y. (2016). Sulfite Pretreatment to Overcome the Recalcitrance of Lignocelluloses (SPORL) for Bioconversion of Woody Biomass. In S.I. Mussatto, (Ed.), Biomass Fractionation Technologies for a Lignocellulosic Feedstock Based Biorefinery (pp. 499-541). Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elservier. ISBN: 9780128023235
Educational Materials
Facing the Future (2015). Fueling our Future: Exploring Sustainable Energy Use, Elementary School ed. Received from www.facingthefuture.org
Facing the Future (2014). Fueling our Future: Exploring Sustainable Energy Use, Middle School ed. Received from www.facingthefuture.org
Facing the Future (2014). Fueling our Future: Exploring Sustainable Energy Use, High School ed. Received from www.facingthefuture.org
Facing the Future (2014). Fueling our Future: Exploring Sustainable Energy Use, SMART Board ed. Received from www.facingthefuture.org
Patents
Compositions Including Lignin
Chen, Y.-r., Sarkanen, S., & Wang, Y.-Y. “Compositions Including Lignin.” International Patent Application No. PCT/US2015/020599. March 2015.
Compositions Including Ligninsulfonate and Methods of Forming and Compositions Including Un-Alkylated Lignin
Sarkanen, S.; Chen, Y.-r.; Wang, Y.-Y. “Compositions including ligninsulfonate and methods of forming and compositions including un-alkylated lignin”.
International Application No. PCT/US2016/050372. March, 2017
Sulfite Pretreatment for Biorefining Biomass
Wang, G.S., Pan, X.J., Zhu, J.Y., & Gleisner, R.L. “Sulfite pretreatment for biorefining biomass.” U.S. Patent 9,090,915 B2. July 2015.
Methods of pretreating lignocellulosic biomass with reduced formation of fermentation inhibitors
Zhu, J.Y. & Gleisner, R. “Methods of Pretreating Lignocellulosic Biomass with Reduced Formation of Fermentation Inhibitors”. U.S. Utility Patent No. 9,243,364 B2. December, 2015
Reducing Non-Specific Enzyme Binding to Enhance Lignocellulose Conversion
Zhu, J.Y. “Reducing non-specific enzyme binding to enhance lignocellulose conversion”. U.S. Patent 9,074,231 B2. July 2015.
Theses and Dissertations
Analysis of the Effects of Global Changes upon US Air Quality and North America Background Ozone
Abraham, R.G. (2013). Analysis of the effects of global changes upon US air quality and North America background ozone. PhD dissertation, Washington State University.
An Aggregated Understanding of Alkaline Hydrogen Peroxide (AHP) Pretreatment of Biomass and Hemicellulose Conversion
Alverez Vasco, C. A. (2016). An aggregated understanding of alkaline hydrogen peroxide (AHP) pretreatment of biomass and hemicellulose conversion. PhD dissertation, Washington State University.
Biojet Logistics: Research Study Applied to the Pacific Northwest of the USA
Armendariz, I. I. (2015). Biojet logistics: research study applied to the Pacific Northwest of the USA. M.Sc thesis, Polytechnic Univ. of Madrid, Spain.
The Use of LiDAR to Identify Forest Transportation Networks
Beck, S.J.C. (2014). The use of LiDAR to identify forest transportation networks. M.Sc thesis, Oregon State University.
Forest Harvest Residue Moisture Management in the Pacific Northwest, USA
Belart, F. (2016). Forest harvest residue moisture management in the Pacific Northwest, USA. PhD dissertation, Oregon State University.
Assessing Spatial Distribution and Availability of Forest Biomass by Harvesting System in the Pacific Northwest, USA
Berry, M. (2015). Assessing spatial distribution and availability of forest biomass by harvesting system in the Pacific Northwest, USA. Master of Forestry thesis, Oregon State University.
Using Logging Residues as Biofuel Feedstocks in the Pacific Northwest: Estimating Slash Pile Volumes with Low-cost, Lightweight Terrestrial LiDAR
Casey, J. (2015). Using logging residues as biofuel feedstocks in the Pacific Northwest: estimating slash pile volumes with low-cost, lightweight terrestrial LiDAR. M.Sc thesis, University of Idaho.
Lignin as a Biorefinery Co-product Market Opportunity
Cline, S.P. (2016). Lignin as a biorefinery co-product market opportunity. M.Sc.thesis, The Pennsylvania State University.
Douglas–fir (Psuedotsuga menziesii) Biomass and Nutrient Removal under Varying Harvest Scenarios Involving Co-production of Timber and Feedstock for Liquid Biofuels
Coons, K.L. (2014). Douglas–fir (Psuedotsuga menziesii) biomass and nutrient removal under varying harvest scenarios involving co-production of timber and feedstock for liquid biofuels. M.Sc. thesis, Oregon State University.
Arabidopsis Arogenate Dehydratases: Influence on Aromatic Amino Acid and Downstream Phenylpropanoid Biosynthesis
Corea, R. A. C (2011). Arabidopsis arogenate dehydratases: influence on aromatic amino acid and downstream phenylpropanoid biosynthesis. PhD dissertation, Washington State University.
The Effects of Increased Supply and Emerging Technologies in the Forest Products Industry on Rural Communities in the Northwest U.S.
Crandall, M.S. (2014). The effects of increased supply and emerging technologies in the forest products industry on rural communities in the Northwest U.S. PhD dissertation, Oregon State University.
Using Acoustic Measurements and Inventory Data to Estimate Stiffness in Standing Douglas-Fir Trees
Delgado, J. (2015). Using acoustic measurements and inventory data to estimate stiffness in standing Douglas-Fir trees. M.Sc thesis, Oregon State University.
Gasification of in-Forest Residues
Faires, K.B. (2013). Gasification of in-forest biomass residues. PhD dissertation, University of Washington.
Response of Soil Temperature, Moisture, and Respiration Two Years Following Intensive Organic Matter and Compaction Manipulations in Oregon Cascade Forests
Gallo, A.C. (2017). Response of soil temperature, moisture, and respiration two years following intensive organic matter and compaction manipulations in Oregon Cascade forests. M.Sc thesis, Oregon State University.
Exploring the Biomass Recalcitrance of Douglas Fir for Improving Bioproducts and Biofuels Production
Geleynse, S. (2017). Exploring the Biomass Recalcitrance of Douglas Fir for Improving Bioproducts and Biofuels Production. PhD dissertation, Washington State University.
Investigation of Mechanochemical Modification of Lignin Through One-step and Solvent-free Ball Milling
Guo, X. (2017). Investigation of mechanochemical modification of lignin through one-step and solvent-free ball milling. PhD dissertation, Washington State University.
The Effects of Biogeoclimatic Properties on Water and Nitrogen Availability and Douglas-Fir Growth and Fertilizer Response in the Pacific Northwest
Hanft, K.I. (2012). The effects of biogeoclimatic properties on water and nitrogen availability and Douglas-fir growth and fertilizer response in the Pacific Northwest. PhD dissertation, University of Washington.
Evaluating the Environmental Impact of Woody Biomass Removal for Biofuel Production
Hasan, M.M. (2015). Evaluating the environmental impact of woody biomass removal for biofuel production. M.Sc. thesis, The University of Utah.
Risk to Long-term Site Productivity Due to Whole-tree Harvesting in The Coastal Pacific Northwest
Himes, J.H. (2012). Risk to long-term site productivity due to whole-tree harvesting in the coastal Pacific Northwest. M.Sc. thesis, University of Washington.
Computational Approaches and Tools for Modeling Biomass Pyrolysis
Hough, B.R. (2016). Computational approaches and tools for modeling biomass pyrolysis. PhD dissertation, University of Washington.
Spatially Explicit Simulation Modeling of Local, Regional and International Bioenergy Scenarios in the Northern Rockies
Jacobson, R. (2015). Spatially explicit simulation modeling of local, regional and international bioenergy scenarios in the Northern Rockies. M.Sc thesis, University of Idaho.
Deep Soil. Quantification, Modeling, and Significance of Subsurface Carbon and Nitrogen
James, J. (2014). Deep soil. Quantification, modeling, and significance of subsurface carbon and nitrogen. M.Sc. thesis, University of Washington.
Assessing Mechanical Deconstruction of Softwood Cell Wall for Cellulosic Biofuels Production
Jiang, J. (2016). Assessing mechanical deconstruction of softwood cell wall for cellulosic biofuels production. PhD dissertation, Washington State University.
Successional Accretion Along a Productivity Gradient Following Fire Exclusion in the Southern Blue Mountains
Johnston, J. (2016). Successional accretion along a productivity gradient following fire exclusion in the southern Blue Mountains. PhD dissertation, Oregon State University.
Modeling Air-Drying of Douglas-fir and Hybrid Poplar Biomass in Oregon
Kim, D.-W (2012). Modeling air-drying of Douglas-fir and hybrid poplar biomass in Oregon. M.Sc. thesis, Oregon State University.
Harvest intensity and competing vegetation control have little effect on soil carbon and nitrogen pools in a Pacific Northwest Douglas-fir plantation
Knight, E. (2013). Harvest intensity and competing vegetation control have little effect on soil carbon and nitrogen pools in a Pacific Northwest Douglas-fir plantation. M.Sc thesis, University of Washington.
Size Reduction and Sulfite Pretreatment of Softwood for Efficient Hydrolysis and High-Value Products Yield
Liu, Y. (2016). Size reduction and sulfite pretreatment of softwood for efficient hydrolysis and high-value products yield. PhD dissertation, Washington State University.
Energy Consumption of Grinding Unbaled and Baled Forest Harvest Residues
Loeppky, J. (2015). Energy consumption of grinding unbaled and baled forest harvest residues. Master of Forestry thesis, Oregon State University.
Dicarboxylic Acids Platform Chemicals for Valorization of Biorefinery Lignin
Ma, R. (2016). Dicarboxylic acids platform chemicals for valorization of biorefinery lignin. PhD dissertation, Washington State University.
A Multi-Criteria Decision Support Tool for Biorefinery Siting
Martinkus, N. (2016). A multi-criteria decision support tool for biorefinery siting. PhD dissertation, Washington State University.
Capturing the Benefits of Restoration: Local Business Utilization and Opportunities for Growth in Northwestern Montana
McIver, C.P. (2015). Capturing the benefits of restoration: local business utilization and opportunities for growth in northwestern Montana. M.Sc thesis, The University of Montana.
Montana Logging Costs: Resources for Continued Industry Viability
Meek, J.P. (2013). Montana logging costs: resources for continued industry viability. M.Sc thesis, The University of Montana.
The Effects of Different Harvest Intensities on the Distribution of Soil Phosphorus and Nutrient Stocks in a Brazilian Oxisol
Menegale, M.L.C. (2016). The effects of different harvest intensities on the distribution of soil phosphorus and nutrient stocks in a brazilian oxisol. PhD dissertation, University of Washington.
Fuel Treatment Longevity in the Blue Mountains of Oregon
Morici, K. (2017). Fuel treatment longevity in the Blue Mountains of Oregon. M.Sc. thesis, Oregon State University.
Barking Up the Right Tree: A Social Assessment of Wood to Liquid Biofuels Stakeholders in the Pacific Northwest
Moroney, J. (2015). Barking Up the Right Tree: A Social Assessment of Wood to Liquid Biofuels Stakeholders in the Pacific Northwest. PhD dissertation, University of Idaho.
Douglas-Fir Stump Decomposition: Modeling Carbon Residence Times
Norton, M. (2015). Douglas-fir stump decomposition: modeling carbon residence times. M.Sc. thesis, University of Washington.
Tailoring Polymer Micro-extraction Phases to Enhance the Sensitivity and Selectivity of Raman Spectroscopy
Nwaneshiudu, I. (2013). Tailoring polymer micro-extraction phases to enhance the sensitivity and selectivity of raman spectroscopy. PhD dissertation, University of Washington.
Evaluation of Six Tools for Estimating Woody Biomass Moisture Content
Ochoa, F.A.B. (2012). Evaluation of six tools for estimating woody biomass moisture content. M.Sc. thesis, Oregon State University.
Extractives of Douglas-fir and Their Impacts for Biofuel Saccharification
Oleson, K.R. (2018). Extractives of Douglas-fir and Their Impacts for Biofuel Saccharification. PhD dissertation, University of Washington.
Improving Sustainability Management Decisions With Modified Life Cycle Assessment Methods
Pelton, R.E.O. (2016). Improving sustainability management decisions with modified life cycle assessment methods. PhD dissertation, University of Minnesota.
Air quality modeling to assess impacts of prescribed fires and a biofuel supply chain in the Pacific Northwest
Ravi, V. (2016). Air quality modeling to assess impacts of prescribed fires and a biofuel supply chain in the Pacific Northwest. PhD dissertation, Washington State University.
False Alarm! The Measurement and Assessment of Political Cynicism and the Consequences for Political Participation
Rijkoff, S.A.M. (2015). False alarm! The measurement and assessment of political cynicism and the consequences for political participation. PhD dissertation, Washington State University.
Exploring the Role of Social Assets in Refinery Implementation: Using Case Study Research to Ground-Truth CAAM
Roemer, Kelli F. (2017). Exploring the Role of Social Assets in Refinery Implementation: Using Case Study Research to Ground-Truth CAAM. M.Sc. thesis, University of Idaho.
Estimation of Leaf Area Index and Simulation of Evapotranspiration for Intensively Managed Douglas-fir Forests
Rogers, N.S. (2013). Estimation of leaf area index and simulation of evapotranspiration for intensively managed Douglas-fir forests. M.Sc thesis, Oregon State University.
Construction and Demolition Recycled Wood Waste Assessment within the Northwest United States
Schneider, G. (2013). Construction and demolition recycled wood waste assessment within the Northwest United States. M.Sc. thesis, Washington State University.
Strategic Analysis Identifying Opportunities for Exporting Montana’s Wood Products to China
Scudder, M. (2012). Strategic Analysis Identifying Opportunities for Exporting Montana’s Wood Products to China. M.Sc thesis, The University of Montana.
Developing an Impact Assessment of Local Air Quality as a Result of Biomass Burns
Sifford, C. (2016). Developing an Impact Assessment of Local Air Quality as a Result of Biomass Burns. M.S. thesis, University of Washington.
Characterization and Modification of Biomass Pyrolysis Chars for Environmental Applications
Smith, M.W. (2016). Characterization and modification of biomass pyrolysis chars for environmental applications. PhD dissertation, Washington State University.
Using Acoustic Measurements and Inventory Data To Estimate Stiffness In Standing Douglas-Fir Trees
Trejo, J.L.D. (2015). Using acoustic measurements and inventory data to estimate stiffness in standing Douglas-fir trees. M.Sc thesis, Oregon State University.
Sustainable Biomass Supply from Fuel Reduction Treatments: A Biomass Assessment of Federally Owned Land in Eastern Oregon
Vogler, K.C. (2014) Sustainable biomass supply from fuel reduction treatments: A biomass assessment of federally owned land in Eastern Oregon. M.Sc. thesis, Oregon State University.
Through Lignin Biodegradation to Lignin-Based Plastics
Wang, Y-Y. (2015). Through lignin biodegradation to lignin-based plastics. PhD dissertation, University of Minnesota.
The Effects of Grain Size Heterogeneity on Sediment Transport Modeling
Wickham, R.S. (2015) The effects of grain size heterogeneity on sediment transport modeling. M.Sc. thesis, Washington State University.
Economic Optimization of Forest Biomass Processing and Transport
Zamora, R. (2013). Economic optimization of forest biomass processing and transport. PhD dissertation, Oregon State University.
Groundwork for Integration of Hot Water Extraction as a Potential Pre-process in a Biorefinery for Downstream Conversion and Nano-fibrillation
Zhu, R. (2016). Groundwork for integration of hot water extraction as a potential pre-process in a biorefinery for downstream conversion and nano-fibrillation. PhD dissertation, Washington State University.
Conference Proceedings
Ant Colony Optimization for Road Modifications
Beck, S. & Sessions, J. (2012). Ant colony optimization for road modifications. 2012 Annual Council on Forest Engineering Meeting, September 9-12, New Bern, NC. USA
Logging Utilization Research in the Pacific Northwest: Residue Prediction and Unique Research Challenges
Berg, E., Morgan, T., Simmons, E. & Zarnoch, S. (2015). Logging Utilization Research in the Pacific Northwest: Residue Prediction and Unique Research Challenges. USDA Forest Service Forest Inventory and Analysis Science Symposium, December 8-10, Portland OR. USA. Available from http://www.bber.umt.edu/pubs/forest/util/ResiduePredictionNorthwest.pdf
Assessing Spatial Distribution and Availability of Forest Biomass by Harvesting System in the Pacific Northwest
Berry, M, Sessions, J. & Zamora-Cristales, R. (2015). Assessing spatial distribution and availability of forest biomass by harvesting system in the Pacific Northwest. 38th Annual Meeting of Council on Forest Engineering (COFE), July 19-22, Lexington Kentucky, USA. Available from: http://www.cofe.frec.vt.edu/documents/2015/abstracts/mberry_rcristales_jsessions.pdf
Comparative Life Cycle Analysis of Fossil and Bio-based PET Bottles
Chen, L., Pelton, R.E.O. & Smith, T.M. (2015). Comparative life cycle analysis of fossil and bio-based PET bottles. 58th International Convention of Society of Wood Science and Technology, Jun 7–12, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Wy., USA. Available from: http://www.swst.org/meetings/AM15/pdfs/proceedings_2015.pdf
Determining Reliability of Scores from an Energy Literacy Rubric
Gotch, C. M., & Langfitt, Q., French, B. F., & Haselbach, L. (2015). Determining reliability of scores from an energy literacy rubric. 2015 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 14-17, Seattle Washington, USA. Available from: https://peer.asee.org/determining-reliability-of-scores-from-an-energy-literacy-rubric
Deep Soil Carbon: Quantification and Modeling in Subsurface Layers
James, J., Devine, W. & Harrison R. (2013). Deep soil carbon: quantification and modeling in subsurface layers. The 12th North American Forest Soils Conference; June 16-20, 2013; Whitefish MT, USA. [Cited 8/22/14]. Available at https://dl.sciencesocieties.org/publications/sssaj/articles/78/s1/S1
Competing Vegetation Effects on Soil Carbon and Nitrogen in a Douglas-fir Plantation
Knight, E., Footen, P., & Harrison, R. (2013). Competing vegetation effects on soil carbon and nitrogen in a Douglas-fir plantation. The 12th North American Forest Soils Conference; June 16-20, 2013; Whitefish MT, USA. [Cited 8/22/14]. Available at https://dl.sciencesocieties.org/publications/sssaj/pdfs/78/s1/S146
Rubric-Based Energy Literacy Assessment of Student Posters: Effects of Extended Calibration and Addition of Raters
Langfitt, Q., & Haselbach, L. (2016). Rubric-based energy literacy assessment of student posters: effects of extended calibration and addition of raters. 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 26-July 29, New Orleans Louisiana, USA. Available from: https://peer.asee.org/rubric-based-energy-literacy-assessment-of-student-posters-effects-of-extended-calibration-and-addition-of-raters
Integrating Social Capital In Biojet Feedstock Facility Siting Decisions
Lovrich, N., Shi, W., Martinkus, N., Smith, P., Pierce, J., Kulkarni, A., Gaffney, M., Wolcott, M., & Brown S. (2012). Integrating social capital in biojet feedstock facility siting decisions. Science for Biomass Feedstock Production and Utilization, Volume 2. Proceedings of the 2012 Sun Grant National Conference: New Orleans, LA, October 2-5. Paper 4.2, pp 209-216.
An Innovative Approach to Identify Regional Bioenergy Infrastructure Sites
Martinkus, N., Kulkarni, A., Lovrich, N., Smith, P., Shi, W., Pierce, J., Wolcott, M., & Brown S. (2012). An innovative approach to identify regional bioenergy infrastructure sites. In Proceedings of the 55th International Convention of Society of Wood Science and Technology; 2012 August 27-31; Beijing, CHINA [cited 2014 July 1]. Accessed from: http://www.swst.org/meetings/AM12/pdfs/papers/EC-3.pdf
Interdisciplinary Design Course Structure: Lessons for Engineering Instructors from a Capstone Design Course
Olsen, K., Beyreuther, T., Wolcott, M., & Laninga, T. (2015). Interdisciplinary Design Course Structure: Lessons for Engineering Instructors from a Capstone Design Course. American Society for Engineering Education; 2015 June 14-17; Seattle, WA. Available from: http://www.asee.org/public/conferences/56/papers/13673/view
Plastics Composed Entirely of Methylated Ball-Milled Lignins and Ligninsulfonates
Sarkanen, S., Wang, Y.-Y., & Chen, Y.-r. (2015). Plastics composed entirely of methylated ball-milled lignins and ligninsulfonates. 18th Internat. Symp. Wood Fibre Pulp. Chem. Vol. 1, 93-95.
Cost–Effective Logistics for Forest Harvest Residuals: the Upstream Part of the Sugar Stream
Sessions, J. & Zamora, R. (2013). Cost–effective logistics for forest harvest residuals: the upstream part of the sugar stream. 2013 AAIC-AFRI conference on New Crops: Bioenergy, Biomaterials and Sustainability, Oct 12-16, Washington, D.C. USA
Localizing Adventure Learning: Teachers and Students as Expedition Leaders and Members
Veletsianos, G., Miller, B., Eitel, K.B., Eitel, J.U.H., & Hougham, R.J., (2012). Localizing adventure learning: teachers and students as expedition leaders and members. In Resta (Ed.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference; 2012 March 5; Chesapeake, VA: AACE pp. 2164-2169.
Quantifying the Spatial Variability of Stream Bed Grain Size Distributions and the Influence on Sediment Transport Modeling
Wickham, R. & Petrie, J. (2015). Quantifying the spatial variability of stream bed grain size distributions and the influence on sediment transport modeling. ASCE EWRI Congress 2015, World Environmental & Water Resources Congress, May 17-21 Austin, TX, USA. Available from: http://ascelibrary.org/doi/pdf/10.1061/9780784479162.176
A Solution Procedure for Forest Harvest Residue Collection for Bioenergy
Zamora, R. & Sessions, J. (2014). A solution procedure for forest harvest residue collection for bioenergy. 2014 Council on Forest Engineering (COFE) annual meeting, June 22 – 25, Moline, Il, USA.
RENO: A Computerized Solution Procedure and Decision Support System for Forest Biomass Recovery Operations
Zamora, R. & Sessions, J. (2013). RENO: A computerized solution procedure and decision support system for forest biomass recovery operations. The 2013 Annual Council on Forest Engineering Meeting; 2013 July 7-10, Missoula, MT. USA. [Online Proceedings]
Reviving Sulfite Pulping for Sugar Production from Woody Biomass
Zhu, J.Y, Chandra, M., Gleisner, R., Gilles, W., Gao, J., Marrs, G., Anderson, D., & Sessions, J. (2014). Reviving sulfite pulping for sugar production from woody biomass. 2014 TAPPI PEERS conference, Sept 14-17, 2014; Tacoma, WA. USA