Category 1a: Bioenergy Conversion Processes — genomics, biochemistry, catalytic chemistry
Ethanol as an Energy Source and Terminal Reductant: Exploitation of Thermophilic Redox Enzymes in Catalyst Development and Screening
Principal Investigator: David Berkowitz, Chemistry
Co-Investigator(s): Paul Blum, School of Biological Sciences
PI web page: David Berkowitz Webpage
Abstract: 101 David Berkowitz Abstract
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Category 1b: Bioenergy Conversion Processes — chemical and industrial engineering
Improving Ethanol Production Efficiency: Optimization of Corn-based Feedstock Energy Conversions
Principal Investigator: David Jackson, Food Science & Technology
Co-Investigator(s): Wajira S. Ratnayake, Food Science & Technology, Rolando A. Flores, Food Science & Technology, Galen Erickson, Animal Science
PI web page: David Jackson Webpage
Abstract: 102 David Jackson Abstract
Ethanol: Utilization of By-Products
Principal Investigator: Hossein Noureddini, Chemistry & Biomolecular Engineering
PI web page: Hossein Noureddini Webpage
Abstract: 103 Hossein Noureddini Abstract
Publications:
- A New Method for the Production of Biodiesel from Whole-Stillage-Extracted Corn Oil
- Dilute-acid Pretreatment of Distillers’ Grains and Corn Fiber – Bioresource Technology
- Stagewise dilute acid pretreatment and Enzyme Hydrolysis of Distillers’ Grains and Corn Fiber – Appl Biochem Biotechnol
Technical and Economical Analyses of Combined Heat and Power Generation for Distillers Grains
Principal Investigator: Lijun Wang, Biological Systems Engineering
Co-Investigator(s): Milford A. Hanna, Biological Systems Engineering, Curtis L. Weller, Biological Systems Engineering, David D. Jones, Biological Systems Engineering
PI web page: No longer at the University of Nebraska
Abstract: 104 Lijun Wang Abstract
Publications:
- Contemporary Issues in Thermal Gasification of Biomass and its Application to Electricity and Fuel Production – Biomass and Bioenergy
- Optimization and Economic Evaluation of Industrial Gas Production and Combined Heat and Power Generation from Gasification of Corn Stover and Distillers Grains – Bioresource Technology, 2010
- Technical and Economical Analyses of Combined Heat and Power Generation from Distillers Grains and Corn Stover in Ethanol Plants – Energy Conversion and Management, 2009
- Thermogravimetric Characterization of Corn Stover as Gasifiction and Pyrolysis Feedstock – Biomass and Bioenergy
- Thermal Degradation Kinetics of Distillers Grains and Solubles in Nitroben and Air – Energy Sources, Part A
Category 2: Physics; electrical, mechanical engineering
A Prototype Series Hybrid Drive Train Using New Permanent Magnet Electric Machine Designs
Principal Investigator: Dean J. Patterson, Electrical Engineering – visiting professor
Co-Investigator(s): Jerry L. Hudgins, Electrical Engineering
PI web page: Dean Patterson Webpage
Abstract: 105 Dean Patterson Abstract
Publications:
- A Comparison of Radial and Axial Flux Structures in Electrical Machines – IEEE Int’l Electric Machines and Drives Conference
- A High Power, Current Sensorless, Bi-directional, 16-phase Interleaved, DC-DC Converter for Hybrid Vehicle Application- article
- A Modular Linear Permanent-Magnet Machine with an FPGA-Based Controller – IEEE Int’l Electric Machines and Drives Conference
- Design of a Low Cost and Efficient Integrated Starter-Alternator – Power Electronics
- Preliminary Design, Simulation and Modeling of a Series Hybrid Commuter Vehicle with a Minimal IC Engine – IEEE Xplore
- Rotor Losses in Axial-Flux Permanent-Magnet Machines with Non-Overlapped Windings – IET Power Electronics Conference
Rapid Screening Micro Fuel Cells for Portable Electronics
Principal Investigator: Li Tan, Engineering Mechanics
Co-Investigator(s): Zhaoyan Zhang, Mechanical Engineering
PI web page: Li Tan Webpage
Abstract: 106 Li Tan Abstract
Publications:
Magnetic Nanostructures for Energy-Efficient Cooling
Principal Investigator: Christian Binek, Physics & Astronomy Co-Investigator(s): Ralph Skomski, Nebraska Center for Materials & Nanoscience, David J. Sellmyer, Physics & Astronomy
PI web page: Christian Binek Webpage
Abstract: 107 Christian Binek Abstract
Publications:
- Entropy Localization in Magnetic Compounds and Thin-Film Nanostructures
- Finite Temperature Depolarization – Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter
- Interstitial-Nitrogen Effect on Phase Transition and Magnetocaloric Effect in Mn(As,Si) (Invited) – J Applied Physics
- Isothermal Entropy Changes in Nanocomposite Co:Ni67Cu33 – J Applied Physics
- Isothermal Low-Field Tuning of Exchange Bias in Epitaxial Fe/Cr2O3/Fe-Applied Physics Letters
- Magnetic Entropy Changes in Nanograular Fe:Ni61Cu39 – J Applied Physics
- Magnetocaloric Properties of Co/Cr Superlattices – Physical Review B.
- Overcoming the Spin-Multiplicity Limit of Entropy by Means of Lattice Degress of Freedom: A Minimal Model – Physical Review B
- Probing Equilibrium by Nonequilibrium Dynamics: Aging in Co/Cr Superlattices – Physical Review B
- Spin and Elastic Contributions to Isothermal Entropy Change – J Applied Physics
- Temperature and Field Induced Entropy Changes in Nanomagnets – J. Applied Physics, 2008
Flow Measurement of Power Plant Water Resources and Discharges Using Thermal Imaging
Principal Investigator: David M. Admiraal, Civil Engineering
Co-Investigator(s): John Stansbury, Civil Engineering – Omaha, David Rundquist, School of Natural Resources,Dennis Alexander, Electrical Engineering, Junke Guo, Civil Engineering – Omaha
PI web page: David Admiraal Webpage
Abstract: 108 David Admiraal Abstract
Publications:
- Surface Image Velocimetry Using Infrared Imaging – A Thesis
- Thermal Imaging for Discharge and Velocity Measurements in Open Channels – Int’l Assoc. of Hydraulic Research Congress
Hydrogen Production and Storage Using Wind and Nuclear Sources
Principal Investigator: Jerry L. Hudgins, Electrical Engineering Co-Investigator(s): Sohrab Asgarpoor, Electrical Engineering, Dean Patterson, Electrical Engineering
PI web page: Jerry Hudgins Webpage
Abstract: 109 Jerry Hudgins Abstract
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Category 3: Architecture; architectural engineering
Development, Implementation and Deployment of Smart Building Energy Systems Monitoring, Controls and Diagnostics Using a Wireless Sensor Network for Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Principal Investigator: Haorong Li, Architectural Engineering – Omaha Co-Investigator(s): Song Ci, Computer & Electronics Engineering – Omaha, Hamid Sharif, Computer & Electronics Engineering – Omaha
PI web page: Haorong Li Webpage
PI Abstract: 110 Haorong Li Abstract
Publications:
- A Method for Modeling Adjustable Throat-Area Expaansion Valves – HVAC
- An Overall Performance Index for Characterizing the Economic Impact of Faults in Direct Expansion Cooling Equipment – Int’l J Refrigeration
- Decoupling Features and Virtual Sensors for Diagnosis of Faults in Vapor Compression Air Conditioners
- Decoupling Features for Diagnosis of Reversing and Check Valve Faults in Heat Pumps — Int’l J Refrigeration
- Evaluation of a Decoupling-Based Fault Detection and Diagnostic Technique – Part I. Field Emulation Evaluation – J. Harbin Institute of Technology
- Evaluation of a Decoupling Based Fault Detection – II: Field Evaluation and Application – J Harbin Institute of Technology
- Virtual Calibration of a Supply Air Temperature Sensor in Rooftop Air Conditioning Units
- Virtual Refrigerant Pressure Sensors for Use in Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis of Vapor Compression Equipment
Category 4: Agriculture, agronomy, animal science, agriculture meteorology
Exploiting the Synergy between Ethanol and Distillers Grains
Principal Investigator: Galen Erickson, Animal Science Co-Investigator(s): Terry Klopfenstein, Animal Science
PI web page: Galen Erickson Webpage
PI abstract: 111 Galen Erickson Abstract
Publications:
- Cattle Code: Coproduct Optimizer Decision Evaluator
- Chemical and Sensory Properties of Beef of Known Source and Finished on Wet Distillers Grains Diets Containing Varying Types and Levels of Roughage
- Effect of Corn Processing in Finishing Diets Containing Wet Distillers Grains on Feedlot Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Finishing Steers
- Evaluation of Dry Distillers Grains Plus Solubles Inclusion on Performance and Economics of Finishing Beef Steers
- Feeding Corn Milling Byproducts to Feedlot Cattle
- Feedlot Manure Management Considerations Including Anaerobic Digestion’ (thesis by Andrea K. Watson)
- Performance and Digestibility Characteristics of Finishing Diets Containing Distillers Grains, Composites of Corn Processing Coproducts, or Supplemental Corn Oil
- Use of Distillers Byproducts in the Beef Cattle Feeding Industry
Coupling Field Demonstrations and Simulation Model to Increase Energy and Crop Water Use Efficiency for Corn Production
Principal Investigator: Suat Irmak, Biological Systems Engineering
Co-Investigator(s): Haishun Yang, Agronomy & Horticulture, Achim Dobermann, Agronomy & Horticulture, Daniel Walters, Agronomy & Horticulture
PI web page: Suat Irmak Webpage
PI Abstract: 112 Suat Irmak Abstract
Dried Distillers Grains as a Source of Supplemental Energy and Protein for Developing Replacement Heifers
Principal Investigator: Rick N. Funston, West Central Research and Extension Center
Co-Investigator(s): Andrea S. Cupp, Animal Science, Rick J. Rasby, Animal Science
PI web page: Rick Funston Webpage
PI Abstract: 113 Rick Funston Abstract
Publications:
- Effect of Prebreeding Body Weight or Progestin Exposure Before Breeding on Beef Heifer Performance through the Second Breeding Season
- UNL Research Further Confirms Dried Distillers Grains Positive to Reproduction
- Utilization of Dried Distillers Grains for Developing Beef Heifers
Category 5: Economics, policy feasibility studies
An Economic Analysis of Enterprise Options for the Bio-based Economy Initiative in Central and North Central Nebraska
Principal Investigator: Alan E. Baquet, Agricultural Economics
PI web page: Alan Baquet Webpage
PI Abstract: 114 Alan Baquet Abstract