Congrats to Zoe on her latest Publication in AIChE Journal
February 1, 2022
How in sync are bench-scale experiments and computational fluid dynamics models of adsorption in activated carbon? And what are the consequences of a mismatch for industrial scale-up? Check out Zoe’s new take in her recent article in AIChE Journal: Capturing the effects of particle heterogeneity on adsorption in a fixed bed
Congrats to EME2Lab Alums Dylan and Gino for their Recent Publication
January 31, 2022
While cow manure is an ideal substrate for hydrothermal carbonization in terms of its moisture content, resulting hydrochars lack any degree of aromatization and easily disintegrate under pressure. In this work just published in Biomass and Bioenergy, Dylan and Gino explore the co-hydrothermal carbonization of cow manure with two dry agricultural biomasses, grape marc and corn stover, to determine the degree to which mixing these biomasses improves the hydrochars’ soil amendment or solid fuel properties.
Prof. Goldfarb Promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure
November 8, 2021
Prof. Jillian Goldfarb was promoted to Associate Professor with Indefinite Tenure in the Department of Biological & Environmental Engineering, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University effective November 1, 2021.
Congratulations to Zoe and Maddie for Uncovering the Potential Dangers of Metal-Infused Face Masks
October 6, 2021
PhD Candidates Zoe Pollard and Maddie Karod just published an article in Scientific Reports exploring metal leaching from “antimicrobial” face masks, demonstrating potential risk to the wearer due to infused copper and metal antimicrobial fibers. Leaching varied widely across manufacturer, metal, and leaching solution, but in some cases was as high as 100% of the metals contained in the as-received mask after 1 h of exposure.
Congratulations to Andrew for his latest publication in Fuel!
September 21, 2021
The EME2Lab is celebrating Ph.D. Candidate Andrew’s latest article in Fuel. In collaboration with Dr. Emily Ryan (Boston University), we systematically probe the impact of transition metals on in situ pyrolysis of cellulose through changes in bio-oil and pyrolysis gas compounds. Copper aids dehydrogenation at lower temperatures and initiates primary pyrolysis, potentially opening the door to lower temperature pyrolysis processes.
Congrats to Andrew on his publication in JAAP!
June 5, 2021
The EME2Lab is celebrating Ph.D. Candidate Andrew’s latest article in the Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis that investigates reaction synergies between biomass compounds. This holistic look at biomass component pyrolysis – probing gas, liquid and solid phases – offers insight into how to leverage synergistic behavior to tune the composition of various products.
Prof. Goldfarb appointed Associate Principal Editor of Fuel
February 24, 2021
Prof. Goldfarb was recently named Associate Principal Editor of Fuel. She will be working (predominantly) with authors from the Americas in helping them publish the latest research in fuel science. To submit your paper, go to: https://www.journals.elsevier.com/fuel
Research Translation: How do we get the public to buy-in to biofuels?
February 5, 2021
In an increasingly polarized era, how do we overcome partisan preferences to garner public support for biofuels? Check out our new paper in Energy Policy for key insights, “U.S. public support for biofuels tax credits: Cost frames, local fuel prices, and the moderating influence of partisanship” by Prof. Jillian Goldfarb and Prof. Doug Kriner (Cornell Government Dept).
Congratulations to Zoe for her latest article in Environmental Pollution
January 23, 2021
Check out Zoe’s latest publication in Environmental Pollution, “Valorization of cherry pits: Great Lakes agro-industrial waste to mediate Great Lakes water quality.” This work was funded by a grant Zoe obtained from the Arthur Boller Research Fund. The proposed waste-to-byproduct conversion is already garnering interest in Michigan! Congrats to Zoe on her great work!