Archived Publications

Below is a list of archived technical reports, peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings are organized by research area in reverse-chronological order. This research was completed at HNEI, however, work under these areas are no longer active.

Anaerobic Digestion

2022, L. Zhang, Q.X. Li, X. Li, B. Yoza, L. Zhou, Toxicity of Nanoparticles of AgO, La₂O₃, CuO, AgO–Fe₃O₄, Ag-Graphene, and GO–Cu–AgO to the Fungus Moniliella wahieum Y12^T Isolated from Degraded Biodiesel and the Bacterium Escherichia coli, Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology, Vol. 18, Issue 3, pp. 928-938.
2022, C.A. Ortega Ramírez, T. Ching, B. Yoza, Q.X. Li, Glycerol-assisted degradation of dibenzothiophene by Paraburkholderia sp. C3 is associated with polyhydroxyalkanoate granulation, Chemosphere, Vol. 291, Part 3, Paper 133054.
2021, K. Sabate, S. Masutani, B. Yoza, Microbiological degradation of macroalgae waste and its potential considerations for agricultural applications, Journal of Applied Phycology, Vol. 33, Issue 4, pp. 2645-2654.
2021, J.M. Wells, S.E. Crow, S.K. Khanal, S. Turn, A. Hashimoto, J. Kiniry, N. Meki, Anaerobic Digestion and Hot Water Pretreatment of Tropically Grown C4 Energy Grasses: Mass, Carbon, and Energy Conversions from Field Biomass to Fuels, Agronomy, Vol. 11, Issue 5, Paper 838. (Open Access: PDF)
2020, X. Wang, J. Ming, C-M. Chen, B.A. Yoza, Q-W. Li, J-H. Liang, G.M. Gadd, Q-H. Wang, Rapid aerobic granulation using biochar for the treatment of petroleum refinery wastewater, Petroleum Science, Vol. 17, pp. 1411-1421. (Open Access: PDF)
2020, Q. Wang, J. Liang, S. Zhang, B.A. Yoza, Q.X. Li, Y. Zhan, H. Ye, P. Zhao, C. Chen, Characteristics of bacterial populations in an industrial scale petrochemical wastewater treatment plant: Composition, function and their association with environmental factors, Environmental Research, Vol. 189, Paper 109939.
2020, J. Liang, Q. Wang, B.A. Yoza, Q. X.Li, C. Chen, J. Ming, J. Yu, J. Li, M. Ke, Rapid granulation using calcium sulfate and polymers for refractory wastewater treatment in up-flow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor, Bioresource Technology, Vol. 305, Paper 123084.
2020, J. Ming, Q. Wang, B.A. Yoza, J. Liang, H. Guo, J. Li, S. Guo, C. Chen, Bioreactor performance using biochar and its effect on aerobic granulation, Bioresource Technology, Vol. 300, Paper 122620.
2020, S. Lin, K. Rong, K.M. Lamichhane, R.W. Babcock, M. Kirs, M.J. Cooney, Anaerobic-aerobic biofilm-based digestion of chemical contaminants of emerging concern (CEC) and pathogen indicator organisms in synthetic wastewater, Bioresource Technology, Vol. 299, Paper 122554.
2020, L. Liu, Y. Li, B.A. Yoza, K. Hao, Q.X. Li, Y. Li, Q. Wang, S. Guo, C. Chen, A char-clay composite catalyst derived from spent bleaching earth for efficient ozonation of recalcitrants in water, Science of The Total Environment, Vol. 699, Paper 134395.
2019, J. Liang, Q. Wang, B.A. Yoza, Q.X. Li, M. Ke, C. Chen, Degradation of guar in an up-flow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor: Impacts of salinity on performance robustness, granulation and microbial community, Chemosphere, Vol. 232, pp. 327-336.
2019, W. Ma, J. Hu, B.A. Yoza, Q. Wang, X. Zhang, Q.X. Li, S. Guo, C. Chen, Kaolinite based catalysts for efficient ozonation of recalcitrant organic chemicals in water, Applied Clay Science, Vol. 175, pp. 159-168.
2019, M.J. Cooney, K. Rong, K.M. Lamichhane, Cross comparative analysis of liquid phase anaerobic digestion, Journal of Water Process Engineering, Vol. 29, Article 100765.
2019, Y. Xu, Q. Wang, B.A. Yoza, Q.X. Li, Y. Kou, Y. Tang, H. Ye, Y. Li, C. Chen, Catalytic Ozonation of Recalcitrant Organic Chemicals in Water Using Vanadium Oxides Loaded ZSM-5 Zeolites, Frontiers in Chemistry, Vol. 7, Article 384. (Open Access: PDF)
2019, J. Liang, C. Chen, B.A. Yoza, Y. Liang, J. Li, M. Ke, Q. Wang, Hydrolysis and acidification of activated sludge from a petroleum refinery, Petroleum Science, Vol. 16, Issue 2, pp. 428-438. (Open Access: PDF)
2019, C. Chen, X. Yan, Y. Xu, B.A. Yoza, X. Wang, Y. Kou, H. Ye, Q. Wang, Q.X. Li, Activated petroleum waste sludge biochar for efficient catalytic ozonation of refinery wastewater, Science of The Total Environment, Vol. 651, Part 2, pp. 2631-2640.
2019, C. Chen, J. Ming, B.A. Yoza, J. Liang, Q.X. Li, H, Guo, Z. Liu, J. Deng, Q. Wang, Characterization of aerobic granular sludge used for the treatment of petroleum wastewater, Bioresource Technology, Vol. 271, pp. 353-359.
2018, Q. Wang, J. Liang, Y. Zhan, X. Yao, Z. Liu, Q.X. Li, S. Guo, C. Chen, B.A. Yoza, Treatment of petroleum wastewater using an up‐flow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) reactor and turf soil as a support material, Journal of the Chemical Technology & Biotechnology, Vol. 93, Issue 11, pp. 3317-3325.
2018, C. Chen, X. Yao, Q.X. Li, J. Liang, S. Zhang, J. Ming, Z. Liu, J. Deng, B.A. Yoza, Turf soil enhances treatment efficiency and performance of phenolic wastewater in an up-flow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor, Chemosphere, Vol. 204, pp. 227-234.
2018, Y. Wang, W. Ma, B.A. Yoza, Y. Xu, Q.X. Li, C. Chen, Q. Wang, Y. Gao, S. Gao, Y. Zhan, Investigation of Catalytic Ozonation of Recalcitrant Organic Chemicals in Aqueous Solution over Various ZSM-5 Zeolites, Catalysts, Vol. 8 Issue, 1, Paper 128. (Open Access: PDF)
2018, C. Chen, X. Yan, B.A. Yoza, T. Zhou, Y. Li, Y. Zhan, Q. Wang, Q.X. Li, Efficiencies and mechanisms of ZSM5 zeolites loaded with cerium, iron, or manganese oxides for catalytic ozonation of nitrobenzene in water, Science of the Total Environment, Vol. 612, pp. 1424-1432.
2017, C. Chen, J. Liang, B.A. Yoza, Q.X. Li, Y. Zhan, Q. Wang, Evaluation of an up-flow anaerobic sludge bed (UASB) reactor containing diatomite and maifanite for the improved treatment of petroleum wastewater, Bioresource Technology, Vol. 243, pp. 620-627.
2017, Y. Chen, C-M. Chen, B.A. Yoza, Q.X. Li, S-H. Guo, P. Wang, S-J. Dong, Q-H. Wang, Efficient ozonation of reverse osmosis concentrates from petroleum refinery wastewater using composite metal oxide-loaded alumina, Petroleum Science, Vol. 14, Issue 3, pp. 605-615. (Open Access: PDF)
2017, K.M. Lamichhane, K. Lewis, K. Rong, R.W. Babcock Jr., M.J. Cooney, Treatment of high strength acidic wastewater using passive pH control, Journal of Water Process Engineering, Vol. 18, pp. 198-201.
2017, Y. Zhan, Q. Wang, C. Chen, J.B. Kim, H. Zhang, B.A. Yoza, Q.X. Li, Potential of wheat bran to promote indigenous microbial enhanced oil recovery, Journal of Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology, Vol. 44, Issue 6, pp. 845-855. (Open Access: PDF)
2017, S.R.P. Bandlamudi, M.J. Cooney, G.L. Martin, K.M. Benjamin, Molecular Simulation and Experimental Characterization of Ionic-Liquid-Based Cosolvent Extraction Solvents, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, Vol. 56, Issue 11, pp. 3040-3048.
2017, C. Chen, Y. Chen, B.A. Yoza, Y. Du, Y. Wang, Q.X. Li, L. Yi, S. Gio, Q. Wang, Comparison of Efficiencies and Mechanisms of Catalytic Ozonation of Recalcitrant Petroleum Refinery Wastewater by Ce, Mg, and Ce-Mg Oxides Loaded Al₂O₃, Catalysts, Vol. 7, Issue 3, Paper 72. (Open Access: PDF)
2016, L. Postacchini, K.M. Lamichhane, D. Furukawa, R.W. Babcock Jr., F.E. Ciarapica, M.J. Cooney, Life Cycle Assessment Comparison of Activated Sludge, Trickling Filter, and High-Rate Anaerobic-Aerobic Digestion (HRAAD), Water Science & Technology, Vol. 73, Issue 10, pp. 2353-2360. (Open Access: PDF)
2016, M.J. Cooney, K. Lewis, K. Harris, Q. Zhang, T. Yan, Start up performance of biochar packed bed anaerobic digesters, Journal of Water Process Engineering, Vol. 9, pp. e7-e13.
2016, J.L. Deenik, M.J. Cooney, The Potential Benefits and Limitations of Corn Cob and Sewage Sludge Biochars in an Infertile Oxisol, Sustainability, Vol. 8, Issue 2, paper 131. (Open Access: PDF)
2016, C-M. Chen, J-L. Wang, J.B. Kim, Q-H. Wang, J. Wang, B.A. Yoza, Q.X. Li, Laboratory studies of rice bran as a carbon source to stimulate indigenous microorganisms in oil reservoirs, Petroleum Science, Vol. 13, Issue 3, pp. 572-583. (Open Access: PDF)
2016, M.J. Cooney, K. Benjamin, Ionic Liquids in Lipid Extraction and Recovery, in X. Zu, Z. Guo, L-Z. Cheon (eds.) Ionic Liquids in Lipid Processing and Analysis: Opportunities and Challenges, Academic Press and AOCS Press, Vol. 1, Chapter 8, pp. 279-316.
2015, X. He, Q. Zhang, M.J. Cooney, T. Yan, Biodegradation of fat, oil and grease (FOG) deposits under various redox conditions relevant to sewer environment, Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, Vol. 99, Issue 14, pp. 6059-6068.
2015, C. Chen, B.A. Yoza, H. Chen, Q.X. Li, S. Guo, Manganese Sand Ore Is an Economical and Effective Catalyst for Ozonation of Organic Contaminants in Petrochemical Wastewater, Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, Vol. 226, Issue 6, Article 182.
2015, C. Chen, J. Yu, B.A. Yoza, Q.X. Li, G. Wang, A novel “wastes-treat-wastes” technology: Role and potential of spent fluid catalytic cracking catalyst assisted ozonation of petrochemical wastewater, Journal of Environmental Management, Vol. 152, pp. 58-65.
2015, C. Chen, B.A. Yoza, Y. Wang, P. Wang, Q.X. Li, S. Guo, G. Yan, Catalytic ozonation of petroleum refinery wastewater utilizing Mn-Fe-Cu/Al₂O₃ catalyst, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Vol. 22, Issue 7, pp. 5552-5562.
2014, R.J. Lopez, S.R. Higgins, E. Pagaling, T. Yan, M.J. Cooney, High rate anaerobic digestion of wastewater separated from grease trap waste, Renewable Energy, Vol. 62, pp. 234-242.
2013, S.R. Higgins, R.J. Lopez, E. Pagaling, T. Yan, M.J. Cooney, Towards a hybrid anaerobic digester-microbial fuel cell integrated energy recovery system: An overview of the development of an electrogenic biofilm, Enzyme and Microbial Technology, Vol. 52, Issues 6-7, pp. 344-351.

Bio-Oil and Biocontamination

2022, L. Zhang, Q.X. Li, X. Li, B. Yoza, L. Zhou, Toxicity of Nanoparticles of AgO, La₂O₃, CuO, AgO–Fe₃O₄, Ag-Graphene, and GO–Cu–AgO to the Fungus Moniliella wahieum Y12^T Isolated from Degraded Biodiesel and the Bacterium Escherichia coli, Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology, Vol. 18, Issue 3, pp. 928-938.
2022, C.A. Ortega Ramírez, T. Ching, B. Yoza, Q.X. Li, Glycerol-assisted degradation of dibenzothiophene by Paraburkholderia sp. C3 is associated with polyhydroxyalkanoate granulation, Chemosphere, Vol. 291, Part 3, Paper 133054.
2021, K. Sabate, S. Masutani, B. Yoza, Microbiological degradation of macroalgae waste and its potential considerations for agricultural applications, Journal of Applied Phycology, Vol. 33, Issue 4, pp. 2645-2654.
2020, X. Wang, J. Ming, C-M. Chen, B.A. Yoza, Q-W. Li, J-H. Liang, G.M. Gadd, Q-H. Wang, Rapid aerobic granulation using biochar for the treatment of petroleum refinery wastewater, Petroleum Science, Vol. 17, pp. 1411-1421. (Open Access: PDF)
2020, Q. Wang, J. Liang, S. Zhang, B.A. Yoza, Q.X. Li, Y. Zhan, H. Ye, P. Zhao, C. Chen, Characteristics of bacterial populations in an industrial scale petrochemical wastewater treatment plant: Composition, function and their association with environmental factors, Environmental Research, Vol. 189, Paper 109939.
2020, J. Liang, Q. Wang, B.A. Yoza, Q. X.Li, C. Chen, J. Ming, J. Yu, J. Li, M. Ke, Rapid granulation using calcium sulfate and polymers for refractory wastewater treatment in up-flow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor, Bioresource Technology, Vol. 305, Paper 123084.
2020, J. Ming, Q. Wang, B.A. Yoza, J. Liang, H. Guo, J. Li, S. Guo, C. Chen, Bioreactor performance using biochar and its effect on aerobic granulation, Bioresource Technology, Vol. 300, Paper 122620.
2020, L. Liu, Y. Li, B.A. Yoza, K. Hao, Q.X. Li, Y. Li, Q. Wang, S. Guo, C. Chen, A char-clay composite catalyst derived from spent bleaching earth for efficient ozonation of recalcitrants in water, Science of The Total Environment, Vol. 699, Paper 134395.
2019, J. Liang, Q. Wang, B.A. Yoza, Q.X. Li, M. Ke, C. Chen, Degradation of guar in an up-flow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor: Impacts of salinity on performance robustness, granulation and microbial community, Chemosphere, Vol. 232, pp. 327-336.
2019, W. Ma, J. Hu, B.A. Yoza, Q. Wang, X. Zhang, Q.X. Li, S. Guo, C. Chen, Kaolinite based catalysts for efficient ozonation of recalcitrant organic chemicals in water, Applied Clay Science, Vol. 175, pp. 159-168.
2019, Y. Xu, Q. Wang, B.A. Yoza, Q.X. Li, Y. Kou, Y. Tang, H. Ye, Y. Li, C. Chen, Catalytic Ozonation of Recalcitrant Organic Chemicals in Water Using Vanadium Oxides Loaded ZSM-5 Zeolites, Frontiers in Chemistry, Vol. 7, Article 384. (Open Access: PDF)
2019, J. Liang, C. Chen, B.A. Yoza, Y. Liang, J. Li, M. Ke, Q. Wang, Hydrolysis and acidification of activated sludge from a petroleum refinery, Petroleum Science, Vol. 16, Issue 2, pp. 428-438. (Open Access: PDF)
2019, C. Chen, X. Yan, Y. Xu, B.A. Yoza, X. Wang, Y. Kou, H. Ye, Q. Wang, Q.X. Li, Activated petroleum waste sludge biochar for efficient catalytic ozonation of refinery wastewater, Science of The Total Environment, Vol. 651, Part 2, pp. 2631-2640.
2019, C. Chen, J. Ming, B.A. Yoza, J. Liang, Q.X. Li, H, Guo, Z. Liu, J. Deng, Q. Wang, Characterization of aerobic granular sludge used for the treatment of petroleum wastewater, Bioresource Technology, Vol. 271, pp. 353-359.
2018, Q. Wang, J. Liang, Y. Zhan, X. Yao, Z. Liu, Q.X. Li, S. Guo, C. Chen, B.A. Yoza, Treatment of petroleum wastewater using an up‐flow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) reactor and turf soil as a support material, Journal of the Chemical Technology & Biotechnology, Vol. 93, Issue 11, pp. 3317-3325.
2018, C. Chen, X. Yao, Q.X. Li, J. Liang, S. Zhang, J. Ming, Z. Liu, J. Deng, B.A. Yoza, Turf soil enhances treatment efficiency and performance of phenolic wastewater in an up-flow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor, Chemosphere, Vol. 204, pp. 227-234.
2018, L. Zhang, L. Zhou, Q.X. Li, H. Liang, H. Qin, S. Masutani, B. Yoza, Toxicity of lanthanum oxide nanoparticles to the fungus Moniliella wahieum Y12^T isolated from biodiesel, Chemosphere, Vol. 199, pp. 495-501.
2018, Y. Wang, W. Ma, B.A. Yoza, Y. Xu, Q.X. Li, C. Chen, Q. Wang, Y. Gao, S. Gao, Y. Zhan, Investigation of Catalytic Ozonation of Recalcitrant Organic Chemicals in Aqueous Solution over Various ZSM-5 Zeolites, Catalysts, Vol. 8 Issue, 1, Paper 128. (Open Access: PDF)
2018, C. Chen, X. Yan, B.A. Yoza, T. Zhou, Y. Li, Y. Zhan, Q. Wang, Q.X. Li, Efficiencies and mechanisms of ZSM5 zeolites loaded with cerium, iron, or manganese oxides for catalytic ozonation of nitrobenzene in water, Science of the Total Environment, Vol. 612, pp. 1424-1432.
2017, C. Chen, J. Liang, B.A. Yoza, Q.X. Li, Y. Zhan, Q. Wang, Evaluation of an up-flow anaerobic sludge bed (UASB) reactor containing diatomite and maifanite for the improved treatment of petroleum wastewater, Bioresource Technology, Vol. 243, pp. 620-627.
2017, C. Ye, T.H. Ching, B.A. Yoza, S. Masutani, Q.X. Li, Cometabolic degradation of blended biodiesel by Moniliella wahieum Y12^T and Byssochlamys nivea M1, International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, Vol. 125, pp. 166-169.
2017, Y. Chen, C-M. Chen, B.A. Yoza, Q.X. Li, S-H. Guo, P. Wang, S-J. Dong, Q-H. Wang, Efficient ozonation of reverse osmosis concentrates from petroleum refinery wastewater using composite metal oxide-loaded alumina, Petroleum Science, Vol. 14, Issue 3, pp. 605-615. (Open Access: PDF)
2017, G. Severa, M. Edwards, M.J. Cooney, Bio-Oil Extraction of Jatropha Curcas with Ionic Liquid Co-Solvent: Fate of Biomass Protein, Bioresource Technology, Vol. 226, pp. 255-261.
2017, Y. Zhan, Q. Wang, C. Chen, J.B. Kim, H. Zhang, B.A. Yoza, Q.X. Li, Potential of wheat bran to promote indigenous microbial enhanced oil recovery, Journal of Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology, Vol. 44, Issue 6, pp. 845-855. (Open Access: PDF)
2017, S.R.P. Bandlamudi, M.J. Cooney, G.L. Martin, K.M. Benjamin, Molecular Simulation and Experimental Characterization of Ionic-Liquid-Based Cosolvent Extraction Solvents, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, Vol. 56, Issue 11, pp. 3040-3048.
2017, C. Chen, Y. Chen, B.A. Yoza, Y. Du, Y. Wang, Q.X. Li, L. Yi, S. Gio, Q. Wang, Comparison of Efficiencies and Mechanisms of Catalytic Ozonation of Recalcitrant Petroleum Refinery Wastewater by Ce, Mg, and Ce-Mg Oxides Loaded Al₂O₃, Catalysts, Vol. 7, Issue 3, Paper 72. (Open Access: PDF)
2016, T.H. Ching, B.A. Yoza, R. Wang, S. Masutani, S. Donachie, L. Hihara, Q.X. Li, Biodegradation of biodiesel and microbiologically induced corrosion of 1018 steel by Moniliella wahieum Y12, International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, Vol. 108, pp. 122-126.
2016, C-M. Chen, J-L. Wang, J.B. Kim, Q-H. Wang, J. Wang, B.A. Yoza, Q.X. Li, Laboratory studies of rice bran as a carbon source to stimulate indigenous microorganisms in oil reservoirs, Petroleum Science, Vol. 13, Issue 3, pp. 572-583. (Open Access: PDF)
2015, X. He, Q. Zhang, M.J. Cooney, T. Yan, Biodegradation of fat, oil and grease (FOG) deposits under various redox conditions relevant to sewer environment, Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, Vol. 99, Issue 14, pp. 6059-6068.
2015, C. Chen, B.A. Yoza, H. Chen, Q.X. Li, S. Guo, Manganese Sand Ore Is an Economical and Effective Catalyst for Ozonation of Organic Contaminants in Petrochemical Wastewater, Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, Vol. 226, Issue 6, Article 182.
2015, C. Chen, J. Yu, B.A. Yoza, Q.X. Li, G. Wang, A novel “wastes-treat-wastes” technology: Role and potential of spent fluid catalytic cracking catalyst assisted ozonation of petrochemical wastewater, Journal of Environmental Management, Vol. 152, pp. 58-65.
2015, C. Chen, B.A. Yoza, Y. Wang, P. Wang, Q.X. Li, S. Guo, G. Yan, Catalytic ozonation of petroleum refinery wastewater utilizing Mn-Fe-Cu/Al₂O₃ catalyst, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Vol. 22, Issue 7, pp. 5552-5562.
2014, G. Severa, G. Kumar, M.J. Cooney, Corecovery of Lipids and Fermentable Sugars from Rhodosporidium Toruloides Using Ionic Liquid Cosolvents: Application of Recycle to Batch Fermentation, Biotechnology Progress, Vol. 30, Issue 5, pp. 1239-1242.
2014, T.H. Ching, B.A. Yoza, Q.X. Li, Quartet analysis of putative horizontal gene transfer in Crenarchaeota, Journal of Molecular Evolution, Vol. 78, Issue 2, pp. 163-170.
2013, R.M. Harada, B.A. Yoza, S.M. Masutani, Q.X. Li, Diversity of Archaea communities within contaminated sand samples from Johnston Atoll, Bioremediation Journal, Vol. 17, Issue 3, pp. 182-189.
2013, G. Severa, G. Kumar, M.J. Cooney, Corecovery of bio-oil and fermentable sugars from oil-bearing biomass, International Journal of Chemical Engineering, Vol. 2013, Issue 2013, Paper 617274. (Open Access: PDF)
2013, G. Severa, G. Kumar, M. Troung, G. Young, M.J. Cooney, Simultaneous extraction and separation of phorbol esters and bio-oil from Jatropha biomass using ionic liquid-methanol co-solvents, Separation and Purification Technology, Vol. 116, pp. 265-270.
2013, B.A. Yoza, E.M. Masutani, The analysis of macroalgae biomass found around Hawai‘i for bioethanol production, Environmental Technology, Vol. 34, Issue 13-14, pp. 1859-1867.
2011, E.M. Masutani, B.A. Yoza, The Potential of Ethanol Production from Ulva fasciata, Journal of Research Institute of Science and Technology, College of Science and Technology, Nihon University, Vol. 126, pp. 1-5. (Open Access: PDF)
2011, E.M. Masutani, B.A. Yoza, Ethanol production from Ulva fasciata, Journal of Research Institute of Science and Technology, College of Science and Technology, Nihon University, Vol. 126, pp. 1-5. (Open Access: PDF)
2011, M.J. Cooney, G. Young, R. Pate, Bio-oil from photosynthetic microalgae: Case study, Bioresource Technology, Vol. 102, Issue 1, pp. 166-177.

Bioplastics

2021, G. Mohan, R.L. Johnson, J. Yu, Conversion of Pine Sawdust into Polyhydroxyalkanoate Bioplastics, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, Vol. 9, Issue 25, pp. 8383-8392.
2021, H. Zhang, S. Kang, J. Fu, Y. He, X. Huang, J. Chang, Y. Xu, Valorization of poly(butylene succinate) to tetrahydrofuran via one-pot catalytic hydrogenolysis, Reaction Chemistry & Engineering, Vol. 6, Issue 3, pp. 465-470.
2020, P-C. Kuo, J. Yu, Process simulation and techno-economic analysis for production of industrial sugars from lignocellulosic biomass, Industrial Crops and Products, Vol. 155, Paper 112783.
2019, J. Yu, Y. Lu, Carbon dioxide fixation by a hydrogen-oxidizing bacterium: Biomass yield, reversal respiratory quotient, stoichiometric equations and bioenergetics, Biochemical Engineering Journal, Vol. 152, Article 107369.
2018, J. Yu, P. Munasinghe, Gas Fermentation Enhancement for Chemolithotrophic Growth of Cupriavidus necator on Carbon Dioxide, Fermentation, Vol. 4, Issue 3, Paper 63. (Open Access: PDF)
2018, J. Yu, Fixation of carbon dioxide by a hydrogen-oxidizing bacterium for value-added products, World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Vol. 34, Issue 7, Article 89.
2018, J. Yu, A Green Plastic and Drop-in Transportation Fuels from Carbon Dioxide and Renewable Energy, Proceeding of the TechConnect World Innovation Conference & Expo, TechConnect Briefs, Vol. 2 Materials for Energy, Efficiency and Sustainability: TechConnect Briefs 2018, pp. 187-190. (Open Access: PDF)
2018, S. Kang, J. Yu, Maintenance of a Highly Active Solid Acid Catalyst in Sugar Beet Molasses for Levulinic Acid Production, Sugar Tech, Vol. 20, Issue 2, pp. 182-193.
2017, Y. Lu, J. Yu, Comparsion analysis on the energy efficiencies and biomass yields in microbial CO₂ fixation, Process Biochemistry, Vol. 62, pp. 151-160.
2017, S. Kang, J. Yu, Maintenance of a Highly Active Solid Acid Catalyst in Sugar Beet Molasses for Levulinic Acid Production, SugarTech, Vol.20, pp. 1-12.
2017, Y. Lu, J. Yu, Gas mass transfer with microbial CO₂ fixation and poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) synthesis in a packed bed bioreactor, Biochemical Engineering Journal, Vol. 122, pp. 13-21.
2016, S. Kang, J. Yu, An intensified reaction technology for high levulinic acid concentration from lignocellulosic biomass, Biomass and Bioenergy, Vol. 95, pp. 214-220.
2015, S. Kang, J. Yu, Effect of Methanol on Formation of Levulinates from Cellulosic Biomass, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, Vol. 54, Issue 46, pp. 11552-11559.
2015, S. Kang, J. Yu, A gasoline-grade biofuel formed from renewable polyhydroxybutyrate on solid phosphoric acid, Fuel, Vol. 160, pp. 282-290.
2015, S. Kang, J. Yu, Reaction routes in catalytic reforming of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) into renewable hydrocarbon oil, RSC Advances, Vol. 5, Issue 38, pp. 30005-30013.
2015, S. Kang, J. Yu, Hydrophobic organic compounds from hydrothermal liquefaction of bacterial biomass, Biomass and Bioenergy, Vol. 74, pp. 92-95.
2014, N. Tanadchangsaeng, J. Yu, Thermal stability and degradation of biological terpolyesters over a broad temperature range, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 132, Issue 13, pp. 41715-41815.
2014, S. Kang, J. Yu, One-pot production of hydrocarbon oil from poly(3-hydroxybutyrate), RSC Advances, Vol. 4, Issue 28, pp. 14320-14327.
2014, P. Tang, J. Yu, Kinetic analysis on deactivation of a solid Brønsted acid catalyst in conversion of sucrose to levulinic acid, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, Vol. 53, Issue 29, pp. 11629-11637.
2014, J. Yu, Bio-based products from solar energy and carbon dioxide, Trends in Biotechnology, Vol. 32, Issue 1, pp. 5-10.
2013, J. Yu, A. Dow, S. Pingali, The energy efficiency of carbon dioxide fixation by a hydrogen-oxidizing bacterium, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Vol. 38, Issue 21, pp. 8683-8690.
2013, J. Yu, Production of Polyhydroxyalkanoates in Biomass Refining, in S-T. Yang, H. El-Ensashy, N. Thongchul (eds.) Bioprocessing Technologies in Biorefinery for Sustainable Production of Fuels, Chemicals, and Polymers, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Chapter 22, pp. 415-426.
2013, N. Tanadchangsaeng, J. Yu, Miscibility of natural polyhydroxyalkanoate blend with controllable material properties, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 129, Issue 4, pp. 2004-2016.
2012, N. Tanadchangsaeng, J. Yu, Microbial synthesis of polyhydroxybutyrate from glycerol: Gluconeogenesis, molecular weight and material properties of biopolyester, Biotechnology & Bioengineering, Vol. 109, Issue 11, pp. 2808-2818.
2011, M. Jaremko, J. Yu, The initial metabolic conversion of levulinic acid in Cupriavidus necator, Journal of Biotechnology, Vol. 155, Issue 3, pp. 293-298.
2011, M.M. Porter, J. Yu, Crystallization kinetics of poly(3-hdyroxybutyrate) granules in different environmental conditions, Journal of Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology, Vol. 2011, Issue 2, pp. 301-310. (Open Access: PDF)
2011, M. Porter, J. Yu, Monitoring in situ crystallization of biopolyester granules in Ralstonia eutropha via infrared spectroscopy, Journal of Microbiological Methods, Vol. 87, Issue 1, pp. 49-55.

Methane Hydrates

Technical Reports

Papers and Proceedings

2020, T. Uchida, I. Nagamine, I. Yabe, T. Fukumaki, A. Oyama, B. Yoza, N. Tenma, S.M. Masutani, Dissolution Process Observation of Methane Bubbles in the Deep Ocean Simulator Facility, Energies, Vol. 13, Issue 15, Paper 3938. (Open Access: PDF)
2019, E.J. Davies, D.A.E. Dunnebier, Ø. Johansen, S. Masutani, I. Nagamine, P.J. Brandvik, Shedding from chemically-treated oil droplets rising in seawater, Marine Pollution Bulletin, Vol. 143, pp. 256-263. (Open Access: PDF)
2017, A. Oyama, S.M. Masutani, A Review of the Methane Hydrate Program in Japan, Energies, Vol. 10, Issue 10, Paper 1447. (Open Access: PDF)
2017, R.B. Coffin, J.P. Smith, B. Yoza, T.J. Boyd, M.T. Montgomery, Spatial Variation in Sediment Organic Carbon Distribution across the Alaskan Beaufort Sea Shelf, Energies, Vol. 10, Issue 9, Paper 1265. (Open Access: PDF)
2017, J.T. Weissman, S.M. Masutani, Hydrogen Storage Capacity of Tetrahydrofuran and Tetra-N-Butylammonium Bromide Hydrates Under Favorable Thermodynamic Conditions, Energies, Vol. 10, Issue 8, paper 1225. (Open Access: PDF)
2017, P.J. Brandvik, Ø. Johansen, E.J. Davies, F. Leirvik, D.F. Krause, P.S. Daling, D. Dunnebier, S. Masutani, I. Nagamine, C. Storey, C. Brady, R. Belore, T. Nedwed, C. Cooper, A. Ahnell, O. Pelz, K. Anderson, Subsea Dispersant Injection (SSDI) – Summary Findings from a Multi-Year Research and Development Industry Initiative, Proceeding of the International Oil Spill Conference, Vol. 2017, Issue 1, pp. 2762-2790. (Open Access: PDF)
2017, T. Uchida, B. Kvamme, R.B. Coffin, N. Tenma, A. Oyama, S.M. Masutani, Review of Fundamental Properties of Gas Hydrates: Breakout Sessions of the International Workshop on Methane Hydrate Research and Development, Energies, Vol. 10, Issue 6, Paper 747. (Open Access: PDF)
2016, T.Y. Sylva, C.K. Kinoshita, S.M. Masutani, Inhibiting Effects of Transition Metal Salts on Methane Hydrate Stability, Chemical Engineering Science, Vol. 155, pp.10-15.
2016, P.J. Brandvik, Ø. Johansen, E.J. Davies, F. Leirvik, D.F. Krause, P.S. Daling, D. Dunnebier, S. Masutani, I. Nagamine, C. Storey, C. Brady, R. Bellore, T. Nedwed, C. Cooper, A. Ahnell, O. Pelz, K. Anderson, Subsea Dispersant Injection – Summary of Operationally Relevant Findings From a Multi-Year Industry Initiative, Proceeding of the SPE International Conference and Exhibition on Health, Safety, Security, Environment, and Social Responsibility, Doc ID SPE-179401-MS.
2015, E.W. North, E.E. Adams, A.E. Thessen, Z. Schlag, R. He, S.A. Socolofsky, S.M. Masutani, S.D. Peckham, The influence of droplet size and biodegradation on the transport of subsurface oil droplets during the Deepwater Horizon spill: a model sensitivity study, Environmental Research Letters, Vol. 10, Issue 2, Paper 024016. (Open Access: PDF)
2014, R.B. Coffin, L.J. Hamdan, J.P. Smith, P.S. Rose, R.E. Plummer, B. Yoza, I. Pecher, M.T. Montgomery, Contribution of vertical methane flux to shallow sediment carbon pools across Porangahau Ridge, New Zealand, Energies, Vol. 7, Issue 8, pp. 5332-5356. (Open Access: PDF)
2013, R.B. Coffin, J.P. Smith, R.E. Plummer, B. Yoza, R.K. Larsen, L.C. Millholland, M.T. Montgomery, Spatial variation in shallow sediment methane sources and cycling on the Alaskan Beaufort Sea Shelf/Slope, Marine and Petroleum Geology, Vol. 45, pp. 186-197.

Wind Energy

Technical Reports

Crissy Field Center Wind Power Study: Final Report, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, September 2015
O‘ahu Wind Integration Study, GE Company, December 2010

Papers and Proceedings

2016, S. Sepasi, A.M. Howlader, E. Reihani, L.R. Roose, A coordinated approach for frequency control of zero emission based smart PV-wind-battery power system, Proceeding of the IEEE Electrical and Computer Engineering (ICECE), Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 20-22, INSPEC 16674717, pp.166-169.

Contaminant Mitigation

2018, S.R. Higgins, J. Ewan, J. St-Pierre, G. Severa, K. Davies, K. Bethune, A. Goodarzi, R. Rocheleau, Environmental sensor system for expanded capability of PEM fuel cell use in high air contaminant conditions, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Vol. 43, Issue 50, pp. 22584-22594.
2015, G. Severa, K. Bethune, R. Rocheleau, S. Higgins, SO₂ sorption by activated carbon supported ionic liquids under simulated atmospheric conditions, Chemical Engineering Journal, Vol. 265, pp. 249-258.

Energy Efficiency in Buildings

Technical Reports

HNEI Indoor Air Quality Study: Analytical Summary, MKThink and Roundhouse One, October 2023
The Impact of an On-Demand Thermostat on Energy Consumption and Carbon Dioxide Levels in a Hawai‘i Classroom, HNEI & UH School of Architecture’s Environmental Research and Design Laboratory, March 2023
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Building Operation – Guidance Document, City and County of Honolulu Climate Change Commission, July 2022
Nanogrid System Resilience for Ka Honua Momona, June 2022
Adaptive, Sensor-Based Lighting for Security Applications: Exploring Emerging Design Strategies, UC Davis California Lighting Technology Center & HNEI, November 2021
A Case Study of Indoor Air Quality in Mixed Mode Buildings in Tropical Environments, HNEI & UHM ERDL, February 2021
Ceiling Fan and Thermal Comfort Assessment for Mixed-Mode Classrooms in Hawaiʻi, UHM School of Architecture & HNEI, February 2021
University of Hawai’i Whole-Building Energy Modeling for Future Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Areas, WSP, March 2020
Methods for Establishing and Validating Architectural Models to Analyze Building Performance of Existing Conditions and Simulated Design Options for Three Department of Hawaiian Homeland Residential Buildings in Kapolei, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i, UHM ERDL, UH Sea Grant Program, and Sustainable Design & Consulting, November 2019
Ceiling Fan Study: Gap Analysis, MKThink, January 2018
Desiccant Dehumidification Applications in Hawai‘i Phase 1 Project Summary, Sustainable Design & Consulting LLC and HNEI, November 2017
Design Study of a Packaged Liquid Desiccant (LD) System, Sustainable Design & Consulting LLC and HNEI, November 2017
Assessment of Liquid Desiccant Dehumidification System Potential in Hawai‘i, Sustainable Design & Consulting LLC and HNEI, November 2017
Ceiling Fan Study: Literature and Market Report, MKThink, August 2017
Application Potential of Liquid Desiccant Installations in Hawai‘i, Sustainable Design & Consulting LLC and HNEI, July 2017
Technology Review and Availability of Liquid Desiccant Systems, Sustainable Design & Consulting LLC and HNEI, June 2017
Assessment of Desiccant Dehumidification: Technical Feasibility, Sustainable Design & Consulting & HNEI, July 2016
Assessment of Desiccant Dehumidification: Literature and Technology Review, Sustainable Design & Consulting & HNEI, July 2016
Net Zero Energy Test Platform Performance Comprehensive Analysis, MKThink, March 2016
Kaua‘i Main Police Facility Retrofit Analysis, Loisis + Ubbelohde Associates, January 2016
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Applications: Phase 3 Occupant Comfort in Naturally Ventilated Spaces Summary, Sustainable Design & Consulting, UHM ERDL, & HNEI, December 2015
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Applications: Phase 2 Internal CFD Summary, Sustainable Design & Consulting, UHM ERDL, & HNEI, April 2015
Kawaikini New Century Public Charter School Final Report & Appendix, MKThink, March 2015
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Applications: Phase 1 External CFD Summary, Sustainable Design & Consulting, UHM ERDL, & HNEI, December 2014
Energy Audit Results for Forest City Phase I and Phase II, UH Environmental Research and Design Laboratory, Sea Grant Center for Smart Building and Community Design & HNEI, April 2013

Papers and Proceedings

2021, M.B. Glick, E. Peppard, W. Meguro, Analysis of Methodology for Scaling up Building Retrofits: Is There a Role for Virtual Energy Audits?—A First Step in Hawai’i, USA, Energies, Vol. 14, Issue 18, Paper 5914. (Open Access: PDF)
2020, S. Cerri, A. Maskrey, E. Peppard, Retaining a healthy indoor environment in on-demand mixed-mode classrooms, Developments in the Built Environment, Vol. 4, Paper 100031. (Open Access: PDF)
2020, W. Meguro, E. Peppard, S. Meder, J. Maskrey, R. Josephson, Going Beyond Code: Monitoring Disaggregated Energy and Modeling Detached Houses in Hawai‘i, Buildings, Vol. 10, Issue 7, Paper 120. (Open Access: PDF)
2018, A.J. Maskrey, S. Cerri, E. Peppard, Second Generation ZNE: Inheriting the Good Genes, Proceeding of ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings Conference, Panel 10: Net Zero: Moving Beyond 1%, Article 10. (Open Access: PDF)
2016, A.J. Maskrey, S. Cerri, E. Peppard, M. Miller, S. Uddenberg, Positively net zero: case study of performance simulation and hitting the targets, Proceeding of the ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings Conference, Panel 10: Net Zero, Net Positive, Article 10-1001. (Open Access: PDF)