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Steven C Cermak

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 Steven C. Cermak, Ph.D. Phone: (309) 681-6233 / (309) 210-1553Room 1201USDA ARS NCAURBio-Oils Research 1815 N University St.Peoria IL 61604
 Synthetic Products and Processes from New Crops ♦ Research Leader, Lead Scientist, and with a PhD in organic chemistry ♦ Modification of vegetable oils and agricultural products for non-food applications♦ Utilizing new or off-season crops: Lesquerella, pennycress, coriander, camelina, cuphea, and hemp for use as lubricants, fuels, cosmetics, viscosity modifiers, insecticides, and industrial products (lab- and pilot-scale)♦ Soybean analysis for ARS breeders NIR analysis for moisture, oil and protein♦ Over 100 peer-reviewed publications and patents (ORCID: 0000-0002-8032-6064)
 Research on Bio-Based Lubricants ♦ Synthesized estolides as a base oil lubricant and additive packages♦Tested physical and lubrication properties  o Pour and Cloud Points  o Acid Values   o Viscosity and Viscosity Index  o Oxidative Stability - PVROT  o Evaporative Loss  o Flash Point  o Field Tests♦Patented IP with pilot-scale production♦Evaluated in greases, hydraulic fluids, gear oils, and metal working fluids♦Current collaboration with industry partner to further commercialize estolides♦FLC and ARS Technology Transfer Awards /ARSUserFiles/932/Cermak-FLC_award.jpgFTL Excellence in Technology Transfer Award /ARSUserFiles/932/Cermak-Engine_oil.pngCommercial Engine oil, based on estolides
 /ARSUserFiles/932/Cermak-Estolide_synth_scheme.png Schematics of synthesis of (1st generation) estolides /ARSUserFiles/932/Cermak-Las_Vegas.jpgLas Vegas Taxi Field Trial - 150k miles;Left: Engine with typical petroleum motor oil; Right: Byosynthetic base oil + Group III blend /ARSUserFiles/932/Cermak-Estolides_CP.pngPour points of estolides, compared to commercial engine oils
 Research on the Advancement of Industrial Crops and Products ♦ Developed processes for the production of new crops (cuphea and pennycress)♦Developed cosmetic products and processes from meadowfoam oil♦Developed insect repellent and delivery systems from cuphea and coconut oils♦Developing industrial products from hemp oil♦Synthetic and distillation experience on pilot plant scale and crop production♦Experience working with collaborators♦Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Award /ARSUserFiles/932/Cermak-Tractor.pngFarming
 /ARSUserFiles/932/Cermak-Pennycress.jpgPennycress/ARSUserFiles/932/Cermak-Pennycress_oil_refining.jpgPennycress Oil processing/ARSUserFiles/932/Cermak-Cuphea_flower-bee.pngCuphea flower and bee
 Bio: Dr. Cermak was trained as an organic chemist at the University of Iowa and has over 20 years of research experience in the Bio-oils Research (BOR) Unit at NCAUR.  He currently serves as Research Leader for the BOR Unit and Lead Scientist of the new crops CRIS (185).  He has co-authored more than 100 publications and 6 patents.  His research accomplishments are well recognized nationally and internationally as evidenced by numerous invitations to speak at national and international meetings (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Mexico, Chile, and Canada) and special invitations to industry and specialty groups. Dr. Cermak was recognized by the American Oil Chemists' Society (AOCS) in 2001 by receiving the New Crop sessions "Outstanding Paper Presentation."  He was awarded the 2006 "Researcher of the Year" Award by an international society (Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops, AAIC).  In 2011 and 2016, Dr. Cermak was awarded the Technology Transfer Midwest Region Award for Excellence in Technology Transfer by the Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC).  He served as chair of the 2009 International AAIC Meeting, Chile.  He organized and served as chair for the 2004 Great Lakes Regional American Chemical Society (ACS) Meeting; additionally, served as treasurer (four years) for the award-winning Peoria ACS Section. He also serves on the Editorial Board of the Industrial Crops and Products Journal. Dr. Cermak has also served as Principal Investigator (PI) on six agreements for the development of lubricants and development of cuphea as well as PI on four CRADAs for the development of lubricants.  His research has been directed toward synthetic and mechanistic organic chemistry, chemistry of fats/oils and the development of products from new crops. The objective of Dr. Cermak's research is to develop new concepts and new industrial products and processes in utilizing new crops or off-season crops (lesquerella, pennycress, coriander, and hemp) and other oils for the U.S.  Specific areas of study include: - Lubrication - developments of new and biobased drop-ins   - Vegetable based lubrication enhanced physical properties   - Cosmetics - developments of new and biobased drop-ins   - New crops selections for the U.S.   - Industrial/Commercial biobased drop-ins   - Identification of new crops **Tellus News Publication** **Cuphea Oil Chemical Repels Pests** Click to Access my publications ProjectsDevelopment of New Value-Added Processes and Products from Advancing Oilseed CropsIn-House Appropriated (D)Accession Number:436964Coordinated Analysis of Soybean Breeding GermplasmIn-House Appropriated (D)Accession Number:439185National USDA Uniform Soybean Tests/Yield, Disease Resistance and Quality Traits Evaluation of Public Breeding LinesReimbursable Cooperative Agreement (R)Accession Number:445433Publications(Clicking on the reprint iconReprint Icon  will take you to the publication reprint.)Cold-flow properties of estolides: The older (D97 and D2500) versus the mini-(D5773 and D5949) methods-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Bantchev, G.B., Lew, H.N., Chen, Y., Winfield, D.D., Cermak, S.C. 2024. Cold-flow properties of estolides: The older (D97 and D2500) versus the mini-(D5773 and D5949) methods. Lubricants. https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants12050141.Lipase-catalyzed transesterification of virgin and refined hemp seed oil with ferulic acid ethyl ester-(Peer Reviewed Journal)Properties of soybean oil oleogels produced from sophorolipid-derived hydroxy fatty acids, methyl esters and hydrogenated Lesquerella seed oil-(Peer Reviewed Journal)Preparation of starch coconut fatty acid inclusion complexes by twin-screw extrusion-(Peer Reviewed Journal)Production of hydroxy acids from agricultural feedstocks-(Abstract Only) Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T.A. 2024. Production of hydroxy acids from agricultural feedstocks [abstract]. American Oil Chemists' Society Annual Meeting and Expo.Quality of oil and meal obtained by cold-pressing and hexane extraction of industrial hemp grain with different maturity-(Abstract Only) Evangelista, R.L., Hojilla-Evangelista, M.P., Moser-Winkler, J.K., Cermak, S.C. 2024. Quality of oil and meal obtained by cold-pressing and hexane extraction of industrial hemp grain with different maturity [abstract]. American Oil Chemists' Society Annual Meeting and Expo.Characterization, physical properties, and potential industrial applications of high oleic pennycress oil-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Winfield, D.D., Dunn, R.O., Winkler-Moser, J.K., Cermak, S.C., Marks, D.M. 2024. Characterization, physical properties, and potential industrial applications of high oleic pennycress oil. Industrial Crops and Products. 210. 118095. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.118095.Fully biobased epoxy resins from ring opening polymerization of epoxidized pennycress (Thlaspi arvense L.) oil with itaconic and citric acids-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Moser, B.R., Cermak, S.C., Evangelista, R.L. 2023. Fully biobased epoxy resins from ring opening polymerization of epoxidized pennycress (Thlaspi arvense L.) oil with itaconic and citric acids. Industrial Crops and Products. 208. Article 117914. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2023.117914.Evaluation of a high oleic soybean oil variety in lubricant and biodiesel applications-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Winfield, D.D., Cermak, S.C., Evangelista, R.L., Moser, B.R., McKinney, J., Pantalone, V. 2023. Evaluation of a high oleic soybean oil variety in lubricant and biodiesel applications. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. https://doi.org/10.1002/aocs.12788.Synthesis of Lesquerella-based bisphosphonates-(Peer Reviewed Journal)Physicochemical characteristics of density-graded industrial hemp grain-(Abstract Only) Evangelista, R.L., Hojilla-Evangelista, M.P., Cermak, S.C. 2023. Physicochemical characteristics of density-graded industrial hemp grain [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference. p.88.Novel bisphosphonates via castor oil-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Fayer, E.L., Rosen, E., Cermak, D.M., Cermak, S.C. 2023. Novel bisphosphonates via castor oil. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 100(10):803-813. https://doi.org/10.1002/aocs.12723.Synthesis and characterization of estolide diamides for use as thickeners-(Abstract Only) Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T.A., Kenar, J.A., Vermillion, K., Winfield, D.D. 2023. Synthesis and characterization of estolide diamides for use as thickeners [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference. p. 86.Synthesis and physical properties of iso-oleic estolides-(Abstract Only) Cermak, S.C., Biresaw, G., Chen, Y., Chen, L., Lew, H.N., Wagner, K., Vermillion, K. 2023. Synthesis and physical properties of iso-oleic estolides [abstract]. American Oil Chemists' Society Annual Meeting & Expo.A push-pull strategy to suppress stable fly (Diptera: Muscidae) attacks on pasture cattle using a coconut oil fatty acid repellent and attractant lures-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Lehmann, A., Brewer, G., Boxler, D.D., Zhu, J.J., Hanford, K., Taylor, D.B., Kenar, J.A., Cermak, S.C., Hogsette, Jr, J.A. 2023. A push-pull strategy to suppress stable fly (Diptera: Muscidae) attacks on pasture cattle using a coconut oil fatty acid repellent and attractant lures. Pest Management Science. 79(9):3050-3057. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.7480.Utilizing native myrosinase in pennycress (Thlaspi arvense) seeds to reduce glucosinolates in the defatted meal-(Abstract Only) Evangelista, R.L., Dexter, N.I., Liu, S., Ulmasov, T., Doll, K.M., Cermak, S.C. 2023. Utilizing native myrosinase in pennycress (Thlaspi arvense) seeds to reduce glucosinolates in the defatted meal [abstract]. American Oil Chemists' Society (AOCS) Annual Meeting & Expo, 4/30/23-5/3/23, Denver, CO.Biopolymers synthesized from ring opening polymerization of epoxidized vegetable oils with multifunctional renewable acids-(Abstract Only) Moser, B.R., Doll, K.M., Cermak, S.C. 2023. Biopolymers synthesized from ring opening polymerization of epoxidized vegetable oils with multifunctional renewable acids [abstract]. American Chemical Society Spring 2023 Meeting & Exposition. Paper ID 3811062.Physical properties and processing of Silphium integrifolium seeds to obtain oil and enriched protein meal-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Evangelista, R.L., Hojilla-Evangelista, M.P., Cermak, S.C., Van Tassel, D.L. 2022. Physical properties and processing of Silphium integrifolium seeds to obtain oil and enriched protein meal. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 100(1):81-89. https://doi.org/10.1002/aocs.12660.Iso-oleic estolides with superior cold flow properties-(Abstract Only) Cermak, S.C., Biresaw, G., Chen, Y., Chen, L., Ngo, H., Wagner, K., Vermillion, K.E. 2022. Iso-oleic estolides with superior cold flow properties [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Annual Meeting. p. 61.Industrial grain hemp variety trial in Illinois - 2021-(Abstract Only) Evangelista, R., Parrish, A., Joos, D., Alberti, P., Cermak, S., Hojilla-Evangelista, M., Berhow, M. 2022. Industrial grain hemp variety trial in Illinois - 2021 [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Annual Meeting. p. 62.Selective electrochemical oxidation of alcohols catalyzed by partially biobased TEMPO analogs-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Doll, K.M., Cermak, S.C. 2022. Selective electrochemical oxidation of alcohols catalyzed by partially biobased TEMPO analogs. ChemistrySelect. 7(29). Article e202201736. https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202201736.Chemical modification of beef tallow for lubricant application-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Yosief, H.O., Sarker, M.I., Bantchev, G.B., Dunn, R.O., Cermak, S.C. 2022. Chemical modification of beef tallow for lubricant application. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. 61(27):9889-9900. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.2c01207.A review of fatty epoxide ring opening reactions: Chemistry, recent advances, and applications-(Review Article) Moser, B.R., Cermak, S.C., Doll, K.M., Kenar, J.A., Sharma, B.K. 2022. A review of fatty epoxide ring opening reactions: Chemistry, recent advances, and applications. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 99(10):801-842. https://doi.org/10.1002/aocs.12623.Correlating viscosity of 2-ethylhexyl oleic estolide esters to their molecular weight-(Abstract Only) Bantchev, G.B., Cermak, S.C. 2022. Correlating viscosity of 2-ethylhexyl oleic estolide esters to their molecular weight [abstract]. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers. p. 162.Iso-oleic estolide products with superior cold flow properties-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Biresaw, G., Chen, Y., Chen, L., Ngo, H., Wagner, K., Vermillion, K., Cermak, S.C. 2022. Iso-oleic estolide products with superior cold flow properties. Industrial Crops and Products. 182. Article 114857. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2022.114857.Euphorbia lagascae seed oil obtained by pre-pressing and solvent extraction-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Evangelista, R.L., Isbell, T.A., Todd, J., Cermak, S.C. 2022. Euphorbia lagascae seed oil obtained by pre-pressing and solvent extraction. Industrial Crops and Products. 180. Article 114799. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2022.114799.Processing of silflower (Silphium integrifolium) seeds to obtain oil and enriched protein meal-(Abstract Only) Evangelista, R.L., Hojillaevangelista, M.P., Cermak, S.C., Van Tassel, D.L. 2022. Processing of silflower (Silphium integrifolium) seeds to obtain oil and enriched protein meal [abstract]. American Oil Chemists' Society Annual Meeting and Expo.Correlating viscosity of 2-ethylhexyl oleic estolide esters to their molecular weight-(Abstract Only) Bantchev, G.B., Cermak, S.C. 2022. Correlating viscosity of 2-ethylhexyl oleic estolide esters to their molecular weight [abstract]. American Oil Chemists' Society Annual Meeting and Expo. p. 58.Physico-chemical and tribological properties of isopropyl-branched chicken fat-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Yosief, H.O., Sarker, M.I., Bantchev, G.B., Dunn, R.O., Cermak, S.C. 2022. Physico-chemical and tribological properties of isopropyl-branched chicken fat. Fuel. 316. Article 123293. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.123293.Correlating viscosity of 2-ethylhexyl oleic estolide esters to their molecular weight-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Bantchev, G.B., Cermak, S.C. 2022. Correlating viscosity of 2-ethylhexyl oleic estolide esters to their molecular weight. Fuel. 309. Article 122190. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2021.122190.Comparison processing of wild-type pennycress and light-colored CoverCress seeds-(Abstract Only) Evangelista, R.L., Hojilla-Evangelista, M.P., Ulmasov, T., Cermak, S.C. 2021. Comparison processing of wild-type pennycress and light-colored CoverCress seeds. In: Proceedings of the Annual Meeting Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops, September 5-9, 2021, Zoom Virtual Meeting.Determination of estolide molecular weight distribution via gel permeation chromatography-(Abstract Only) Bantchev, G.B., Cermak, S.C., Durham, A.L., Price, N.P. 2021. Determination of estolide molecular weight distribution via gel permeation chromatography. In: Proceedings of the American Oil Chemists' Society Annual Meeting & Expo, May 3-14, 2021, Virtual Meeting.Larvicidal activity of natural repellents against the dengue vector, aedes aegypti-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Zhang, S., Blore, K., Xue, R., Qualls, W., Cermak, S.C., Zhu, J.J. 2021. Larvicidal activity of natural repellents against the dengue vector, aedes aegypti. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 36(4):227–232. https://doi.org/10.2987/20-6916.1.Evaluation of lotions of botanical-based repellents against Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Qualls, W., Xue, R., Farooq, M., Peper, S.T., Aryaprema, V., Blore, K., Weaver, R., Autry, D., Talbalaghi, A., Kenar, J.A., Cermak, S.C., Zhu, J.J. 2020. Evaluation of lotions of botanical-based repellents against Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae). Journal of Medical Entomology. 58(2):979-982. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjaa244.Fatty acid estolides: A review-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Chen, Y., Biresaw, G., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Ngo, H.L., Chen, L., Durham, A.L. 2020. Fatty acid estolides: A review. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 97(3)231-241. https://doi.org/10.1002/aocs.12323.Spatial and contact repellency of medium chain fatty acids and their methyl esters against stable flies, Stomoxys calcitrans-(Abstract Only)The coconut oil-derived repellent compounds with better effectiveness and longevity than DEET against blood-sucking insects-(Abstract Only) Zhu, J.J., Cermak, S.C., Kenar, J.A. 2019. The coconut oil-derived repellent compounds with better effectiveness and longevity than DEET against blood-sucking insects. American Chemistry Society Abstracts. 2019.Spatial repellency, antifeedant activity and toxicity of three medium chain fatty acids and their methyl esters of coconut fatty acid against stable flies-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Roh, G., Zhou, X., Wang, Y., Cermak, S.C., Kenar, J.A., Lehmann, A.T., Han, B., Taylor, D.B., Zeng, X., Park, C., Brewer, G.J., Zhu, J.J. 2020. Spatial repellency, antifeedant activity and toxicity of three medium chain fatty acids and their methyl esters of coconut fatty acid against stable flies. Pest Management Science. 76(1):405-414. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.5574.Aqueous fractionation of mucilage and protein from camelina seeds-(Abstract Only) Evangelista, R.L., Hojillaevangelist, M.P., Gesch, R.W., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. 2019. Aqueous fractionation of mucilage and protein from camelina seeds [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference.Spatial and contact repellency of coconut materials against biting flies-(Abstract Only) Cermak, S.C., Rho, G., Kenar, J.A., Zhu, J.J. 2019. Spatial and contact repellency of coconut materials against biting flies [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference.Development of new coconut oil-based biting fly repellents-(Abstract Only) Kenar, J.A., Cermak, S.C., Zhu, J.J. 2019. Development of new coconut oil-based biting fly repellents [abstract]. American Oil Chemists Society. p. 86.Estolide molecular weight distribution via gel permeation chromatography-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Bantchev, G.B., Cermak, S.C., Durham, A.L., Price, N.P. 2019. Estolide molecular weight distribution via gel permeation chromatography. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 96(4):365-380. https://doi.org/10.1002/aocs.12165.Better than DEET repellent compounds derived from coconut oil-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Zhu, J.J., Cermak, S.C., Kenar, J.A., Brewer, G., Haynes, K., Boxler, D., Baker, P., Wang, D., Wang, C., Li, A.Y., Xue, R., Shen, Y., Wang, F., Agramonte, N.M., Bernier, U.R., Filho, J., Ligia, B., Taylor, D.B., Friesen, K.M. 2018. Better than DEET repellent compounds derived from coconut oil. Nature Scientific Reports. 8:14053. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-32373-7.New biting fly repellent from a coconut oil source-(Abstract Only) Cermak, S.C., Kenar, J.A., Zhu, J.J. 2018. New biting fly repellent from a coconut oil source [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Annual Conference, September 23-26, 2018, London, Ontario, Canada.Fractionation of mucilage and protein from lesquerella (Physaria fendleri) seeds-(Abstract Only) Evangelista, R.L., Hojillaevangelist, M.P., Isbell, T.A., Cermak, S.C. 2018. Fractionation of mucilage and protein from lesquerella (Physaria fendleri) seeds [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Annual Conference, September 23-26, 2018, London, Ontario, Canada.Biobased lubricant from used cooking oils-(Abstract Only) Cermak, S.C., Moser, J.K., Isbell, T., Bredsguard, J.W., Lester, G.E., Murray, R.E. 2017. Biobased lubricant from used cooking oils [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops International Conference. p. 50.Acetyl diacylglycerol produced by modified camelina (Camelina sativa)-(Abstract Only) Evangelista, R.L., Ohlrogge, J.B., Isbell, T.A., Moser, B.R., Durrett, T., Cermak, S.C. 2017. Acetyl diacylglycerol produced by modified camelina (Camelina sativa) [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops International Conference. p. 52.Derivatization of castor oil based estolide esters: Preparation of epoxides and cyclic carbonates-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Doll, K.M., Cermak, S.C., Kenar, J.A., Walter, E.L., Isbell, T.A. 2017. Derivatization of castor oil based estolide esters: Preparation of epoxides and cyclic carbonates. Industrial Crops and Products. 104:269-277.Registration of Elizabeth Thlaspi arvense L. (Pennycress) with improved nondormant traits-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Isbell, T.A., Cermak, S.C., Marek, L.F. 2017. Registration of Elizabeth Thlaspi arvense L. (Pennycress) with improved nondormant traits. Journal of Plant Registrations. doi: 10.3198/jpr2016.12.0073crg.Camelina uses, genetics, genomics, production and management-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Berti, M., Gesch, R., Eynck, C., Anderson, J., Cermak, S. 2016. Camelina uses, genetics, genomics, production and management. Industrial Crops and Products. 94:690-710.Processing of Brassica seeds for feedstock in biofuels production-(Abstract Only) Evangelista, R.L., Isbell, T., Gesch, R.W., Cermak, S.C. 2016. Processing of Brassica seeds for feedstock in biofuels production [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference. 81.Field pennycress: A new oilseed crop for the production of biofuels, lubricants, and high-quality proteins-(Book / Chapter) Evangelista, R.L., Cermak, S.C., Hojilla-Evangelista, M.P., Moser, B.R., Isbell, T.A. 2017. Field pennycress: A new oilseed crop for the production of biofuels, lubricants, and high-quality proteins. In: Biresaw, G., Mittal, K.L., editors. Surfactants in Tribology. Volume 5. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. p. 369-400.Synthesis and characterization of estolide esters containing epoxy and cyclic carbonate groups-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Doll, K.M., Cermak, S.C., Kenar, J.A., Isbell, T.A., 2016. Synthesis and characterization of estolide esters containing epoxy and cyclic carbonate groups. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 93(8):1149-1155.Oil and fatty acids in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) and some related and unrelated Solanum Spp.-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Jarret, R.L., Levy, I., Potter, T.L., Cermak, S.C. 2016. Oil and fatty acids in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) and some related and unrelated Solanum Spp. American Journal of Applied Sciences. 11(2):76-81.Synthesis and characterization of estolides containing epoxy and cyclic carbonate groups-(Abstract Only) Kenar, J.A., Cermak, S.C., Doll, K.M., Isbell, T. 2016. Synthesis and characterization of estolides containing epoxy and cyclic carbonate groups [abstract]. American Oil Chemists' Society.Continuous, packed-bed, enzymatic bioreactor production and stability of feruloyl soy glycerides-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Compton, D.L., Goodell, J.R., Grall, S., Evans, K.O., Cermak, S.C. 2015. Continuous, packed-bed, enzymatic bioreactor production and stability of feruloyl soy glycerides. Industrial Crops and Products. 77:787-794.Processing of coriander fruits for the production of essential oil, triglyceride, and high protein seed meal-(Abstract Only) Evangelista, R.L., Hojilla-Evangelista, M.P., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T.A. 2015. Processing of coriander fruits for the production of essential oil, triglyceride, and high protein seed meal [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Annual Meeting. p. 79.Development of a non-dormant germplasm from Thlaspi Arvense (Pennycress)-(Abstract Only) Isbell, T.A., Marek, L., Dierig, D.A., Cermak, S.C. 2015. Development of a non-dormant germplasm from Thlaspi Arvense (Pennycress) [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Annual Meeting. p. 17.Progress towards the synthesis of lesquerella- and castor-based bisphosphonates-(Abstract Only) Cermak, D.M., Henry, S., Fayer, E.L., Coley, C.L., Cermak, S.C. 2015. Progress towards the synthesis of lesquerella- and castor-based bisphosphonates [abstract]. Pacifichem 2015 - The International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies, December 15-20, 2015, Honolulu, HI. ORGN 533.Advancements of pennycress as a biofuel and the synthesis of estolides thereof-(Abstract Only) Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Evangelista, R.L., Moser, B.R., Murray, R.E. 2015. Advancements of pennycress as a biofuel and the synthesis of estolides thereof [abstract]. Pacifichem 2015 - The International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies, December 15-20, 2015, Honolulu, HI. ENRG 546.Synthesis and physical properties of new coco-oleic estolide branched esters-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Cermak, S.C., Bredsguard, J.W., Roth, K.L., Thompson, T., Feken, K.A., Isbell, T.A., Murray, R.E. 2015. Synthesis and physical properties of new coco-oleic estolide branched esters. Industrial Crops and Products. 74:171-177.Synthesis and physical properties of new coco-oleic dimer and trimer plus estolide branched esters-(Abstract Only) Cermak, S.C., Bredsguard, J.W., Isbell, T., Murray, R.E. 2015. Synthesis and physical properties of new coco-oleic dimer and trimer plus estolide branched esters [abstract]. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society. IOP-P1, p. 15.Dehulling of coriander fruit before oil extraction-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Evangelista, R.L., Hojilla-Evangelista, M.P., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T.A. 2015. Dehulling of coriander fruit before oil extraction. Industrial Crops and Products. 69:378-384.Estolides:  Bioderived synthetic base oils-(Book / Chapter) Bredsguard, J.W., Thompson, T.D., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T.A. 2016. Estolides: Bioderived synthetic base oils. In: Sharma, B.K., Biresaw, G., editors. Environmentally Friendly and Biobased Lubricants. Boca Raton: CRC Press. p. 35-49.Synthesis and physical properties of pennycress estolides and esters-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Cermak, S.C., Durham, A.L., Isbell, T.A., Evangelista, R.L., Murray, R.E. 2015. Synthesis and physical properties of pennycress estolides and esters. Industrial Crops and Products. 67:179-184.Enrichment of erucic acid from pennycress (Thlaspi arvense L.) seed oil-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Isbell, T.A., Evangelista, R.L., Glenn, S.E., Devore, D.A., Moser, B.R., Cermak, S.C., Rao, S. 2015. Enrichment of erucic acid from pennycress (Thlaspi arvense L.) seed oil. Industrial Crops and Products. 66:188-193.Registration of Katelyn Thlaspi arvense L. (Pennycress) with improved nondormant traits-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Isbell, T.A., Cermak, S.C., Dierig, D.A., Eller, F.J., Marek, L. 2015. Registration of Katelyn Thlaspi arvense L. (Pennycress) with improved nondormant traits. Journal of Plant Registrations. 9:212-215.Comparative assay of antioxidant packages for dimer of estolide esters-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Cermak, S.C., Bredsguard, J.W., Dunn, R.O., Thompson, T., Feken, K.A., Roth, K.L., Kenar, J.A., Isbell, T.A., Murray, R.E. 2014. Comparative assay of antioxidant packages for dimer of estolide esters. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 91:2101-2109.Biobased lubricants and functional products from Cuphea oil-(Book / Chapter) Cermak, S.C., Evangelista, R.L., Jackson, M.A., Compton, D.L., Knothe, G.H., Laszlo, J.A., Evans, K.O. 2015. Biobased lubricants and functional products from Cuphea oil. In: Biresaw, G., Mittal, K., editors. Surfactants in Tribology. Volume IV. Boca Raton, FL: Taylor & Francis. p. 443-482.Thiol-ene and H-phosphonate-ene reactions for lipid modifications-(Book / Chapter) Bantchev, G.B., Cermak, S.C., Biresaw, G., Appell, M., Kenar, J.A., Murray, R.E. 2015. Thiol-ene and H-phosphonate-ene reactions for lipid modifications. In: Liu, Z., Kraus, G., editors. Green Materials from Plant Oils. 1st edition. Cambridge, UK: RSC Publishing. p. 59-92.Estolides: A developing and versatile lubricant base stock-(Trade Journal) Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C. 2014. Estolides: A developing and versatile lubricant base stock. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Trade Journal. January 2014.Synthesis of lesquerella a-hydroxy phosphonates-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Cusimano, J.S., Hart, M.M., Cermak, D.M., Cermak, S.C., Durham, A.L. 2014. Synthesis of lesquerella a-hydroxy phosphonates. Industrial Crops and Products. 53:236-243.Oxidative stability of estolide esters using PDSC-(Abstract Only) Sharma, B.K., Biresaw, G., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. 2014. Oxidative stability of estolide esters using PDSC [abstract]. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Annual Meeting & Exhibition. p. 52.Synthesis and physical properties of new estolide esters-(Abstract Only) Cermak, S.C., Bredsguard, J.W., Isbell, T., Murray, R.E. 2014. Synthesis and physical properties of new estolide esters. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society. p. 65.Transesterified tyrosol and hydroxytyrosol alkyl esters from cuphea oil – antioxidant behavior in Liposomes-(Abstract Only) Evans, K.O., Laszlo, J.A., Cermak, S.C., Compton, D.L., Evangelista, R.L., Berhow, M.A. 2013. Transesterified tyrosol and hydroxytyrosol alkyl esters from cuphea oil – antioxidant behavior in Liposomes [abstract]. American Chemical Society. AGFD 177.Physical proprieties of low viscosity estolide 2-ethylhexyl esters-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Cermak, S.C., Bredsguard, J.W., John, B.L., Thompson, K., Thompson, T., Isbell, K.N., Feken, K.A., Isbell, T., Murray, R.E. 2013. Physical proprieties of low viscosity estolide 2-ethylhexyl esters. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 90:1895-1902.Seed oil and fatty acid composition in Capsicum spp-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Jarret, R.L., Levy, I.J., Potter, T.L., Cermak, S.C. 2013. Seed oil and fatty acid composition in Capsicum spp. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. 30(2):102-108.Synthesis and physical properties of new estolide esters-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Cermak, S.C., Bredsguard, J.W., John, B.L., McCalvin, J.S., Thompson, T., Isbell, K.N., Feken, K.A., Isbell, T., Murray, R.E. 2013. Synthesis and physical properties of new estolide esters. Industrial Crops and Products. 46:386-391.Extraction of oil from Euphorbia Lagascae seeds by screw pressing-(Abstract Only) Evangelista, R.L., Isbell, T., Roseberg, R.J., Cermak, S.C. 2012. Extraction of oil from Euphorbia Lagascae seeds by screw pressing [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference. p. 54.New crop oils - Properties as potential lubricants-(Abstract Only) Cermak, S.C., Biresaw, G., Isbell, T., Evangelista, R.L., Murray, R.E. 2012. New crop oils - Properties as potential lubricants [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference. p. 53.Biobased alternatives to guar gum as tackifiers for hydromulch-(Abstract Only) Vaughn, S.F., Kenar, J.A., Felker, F.C., Berhow, M.A., Cermak, S.C., Evangelista, R.L., Fanta, G.F., Behle, R.W., Lee, E. 2012. Biobased alternatives to guar gum as tackifiers for hydromulch [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops.Medium-chain alkyl esters of tyrosol and hydroxytyrosol antioxidants by cuphea oil transesterification-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Laszlo, J.A., Cermak, S.C., Evans, K.O., Compton, D.L., Evangelista, R.L., Berhow, M.A. 2013. Medium-chain alkyl esters of tyrosol and hydroxytyrosol antioxidants by cuphea oil transesterification. European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology. 115(3):363-371.Lubrication properties of new crop oils-(Proceedings) Cermak, S.C., Biresaw, G., Isbell, T., Evangelista, R.L., Vaughn, S.F., Murray, R.E. 2013. Lubrication properties of new crop oils. Proceedings of Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Annual Meeting & Exhibition, May 5-9, 2013, Detroit, Michigan. p. 68. [CDROM].Seed oil content and fatty acid composition in a genebank collection of Cucurbita moschata Duchesne and C. argyrosperma C. Huber-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Jarret, R.L., Levy, I.J., Potter, T.L., Cermak, S.C., Merrick, L.C. 2013. Seed oil content and fatty acid composition in a genebank collection of Cucurbita moschata Duchesne and C. argyrosperma C. Huber. Plant Genetic Resources: Characterization and Utilization. 11:149-157.New crop oils - Properties as potential lubricants-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Cermak, S.C., Biresaw, G., Isbell, T.A., Evangelista, R.L., Vaughn, S.F., Murray, R.E. 2013. New crop oils - Properties as potential lubricants. Industrial Crops and Products. 44:232-239.Evaluation of alternatives to guar gum as tackifiers for hydromulch and as clumping agents for biodegradable cat litter-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Vaughn, S.F., Kenar, J.A., Felker, F.C., Berhow, M.A., Cermak, S.C., Evangelista, R.L., Fanta, G.F., Behle, R.W., Lee, E. 2013. Evaluation of alternatives to guar gum as tackifiers for hydromulch and as clumping agents for biodegradable cat litter. Industrial Crops and Products. 43:798-801.Ketonization of Cuphea oil for the production of 2-undecanone-(Abstract Only) Jackson, M.A., Cermak, S.C. 2012. Ketonization of Cuphea oil for the production of 2-undecanone [abstract]. American Chemical Society. AGFD 202.Cross ketonization of Cuphea sp. oil with acetic acid over a composite oxide of Fe, Ce, and Al-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Jackson, M.A., Cermak, S.C. 2012. Cross ketonization of Cuphea sp. oil with acetic acid over a composite oxide of Fe, Ce, and Al. Applied Catalysis A: Genera. 431-432:157-163.Lubricants and functional fluids from lesquerella oil-(Book / Chapter) Cermak, S.C., Evangelista, R.L. 2013. Lubricants and functional fluids from lesquerella oil. In: Biresaw, G., Mittal, K.L., editors. Surfactants in Tribology. Volume 3. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. p. 195-226.Synthesis of alpha-hydroxyphosphonic acids from Lesquerella oil-(Abstract Only) Hart, M., Cermak, D.M., Fayer, E., Cermak, S.C. 2012. Synthesis of alpha-hydroxyphosphonic acids from Lesquerella oil. American Chemical Society National Meeting. CHED 1151.Synthesis of biologically active phosphonates from Lesquerella oil-(Abstract Only) Coley, C.L., Cermak, D.M., Fayer, E.L., Cermak, S.C. 2012. Synthesis of biologically active phosphonates from Lesquerella oil. American Chemical Society National Meeting. CHED 212.Methyl esters from vegetable oils with hydroxy fatty acids: Comparison of lesquerella and castor methyl esters-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Knothe, G.H., Cermak, S.C., Evangelista, R.L. 2012. Methyl esters from vegetable oils with hydroxy fatty acids: Comparison of lesquerella and castor methyl esters. Fuel. 96:535-540.Distillation of natural fatty acids and their chemical derivatives-(Book / Chapter) Cermak, S.C., Evangelista, R.L., Kenar, J.A. 2012. Distillation of natural fatty acids and their chemical derivatives. In: Zereshki, S., editor. Distillation. Rijeka, Croatia: InTech Press. p. 109:140.Synthesis of novel castor oil phosphonates-(Abstract Only) Cermak, S.C., Cermak, D.M., Fayer, E.L., Hart, M.M., Coley, C.L., Deppe, A.B., Durham, A.L. 2012. Synthesis of novel castor oil phosphonates. American Chemical Society National Meeting. AGFD 170.Synthesis and properties of phosphono-derivatives of methyl stearate-(Abstract Only) Bantchev, G.B., Biresaw, G., Cermak, S.C. 2012. Synthesis and properties of phosphono-derivatives of methyl stearate [abstract]. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Annual Meeting & Expo. p. 112.Novel alpha-hydroxy phosphonic acids via castor oil-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Cermak, D.M., Cermak, S.C., Deppe, A.B., Durham, A.L. 2012. Novel alpha-hydroxy phosphonic acids via castor oil. Industrial Crops and Products. 37:394-400.Characteristics of polyhydroxy milkweed triglycerides and their acylated derivatives in relation to lubricity-(Proceedings) Harry O Kuru, R.E., Biresaw, G., Cermak, S.C. 2012. Characteristics of polyhydroxy milkweed triglycerides and their acylated derivatives in relation to lubricity. Proceedings of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Annual Meeting & Expo. p. 112.Extraction of pennycress (Thlaspi arvense L.) seed oil by full pressing-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Evangelista, R.L., Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C. 2012. Extraction of pennycress (Thlaspi arvense L.) seed oil by full pressing. Industrial Crops and Products. 37(1):76-81.Estolides - ready for practical use-(Abstract Only) Cermak, S.C., Bredsguard, J.W., McCalvin, J., John, B.L., Isbell, K.N., Isbell, T. 2012. Estolides - ready for practical use [abstract]. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Annual Meeting & Expo. p. 110.Elastohydrodynamic study of blends of bio-based esters with polyalphaolefin in the low film thickness regime-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Bantchev, G.B., Biresaw, G., Cermak, S.C. 2012. Elastohydrodynamic study of blends of bio-based esters with polyalphaolefin in the low film thickness regime. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 89(6):1091-1099.Phosphonate derivatives of Methyl oleate-(Abstract Only) Bantchev, G.B., Biresaw, G., Cermak, S.C. 2011. Phosphonate derivatives of Methyl oleate {abstract}. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society. p. 71.Thlaspi arvense (Pennycress) germination, bolting and mechanical harvest seed loss-(Abstract Only) Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C., Evangelista, R.L. 2011. Thlaspi arvense (Pennycress) germination, bolting and mechanical harvest seed loss [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference. p. 5.Synthesis and physical properties of pennycress estolide 2-ethylhexyl esters-(Abstract Only) Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Evangelista, R.L. 2011. Synthesis and physical properties of pennycress estolide 2-ethylhexyl esters [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference. p. 1.Quality of field pennycress oil obtained by screw pressing and solvent extraction-(Abstract Only) Evangelista, R.L., Isbell, T., Dunn, R.O., Cermak, S.C. 2011. Quality of field pennycress oil obtained by screw pressing and solvent extraction [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference. p. 9.Potential uses for cuphea oil processing byproducts and processed oils-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Tisserat, B., Harry O Kuru, R.E., Cermak, S.C., Evangelista, R.L., Doll, K.M. 2012. Potential uses for cuphea oil processing byproducts and processed oils. Industrial Crops and Products. 35:111-120.Effect of chemical modification on tribological properties-(Abstract Only) Biresaw, G., Bantchev, G.B., Harry O Kuru, R.E., Cermak, S.C. 2011. Effect of chemical modification on tribological properties [abstract]. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Annual Meeting. p. 119.Tribological properties of vegetable oils modified by reaction with Butanethiol-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Biresaw, G., Bantchev, G.B., Cermak, S.C. 2011. Tribological properties of vegetable oils modified by reaction with Butanethiol. Tribology Letters. 43(1):17-32.Sowing date and tillage effects on fall-seeded camelina in the northern Corn Belt-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Gesch, R.W., Cermak, S.C. 2011. Sowing date and tillage effects on fall-seeded camelina in the northern Corn Belt. Agronomy Journal. 103(4):980-987.Investigation of some characteristics of polyhydroxy milkweed triglycerides and their acylated derivatives in relation to lubricity-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Harry O Kuru, R.E., Biresaw, G., Cermak, S.C., Gordon, S.H., Vermillion, K. 2011. Investigation of some characteristics of polyhydroxy milkweed triglycerides and their acylated derivatives in relation to lubricity. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 59(9):4725-4735.Development of new crops and products for the U.S.-(Abstract Only) Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. 2010. Development of new crops and products for the U.S. [abstract]. International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Meeting. p. 96.Estolides - Ready for commercialization-(Abstract Only) Cermak, S.C., Bredsguard, J.W., John, B.L., Isbell, K.N., Durham, A.L., Isbell, T.A. 2011. Estolides - Ready for commercialization [abstract]. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Annual Meeting & Exhibition. p. 107.Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction of cuphea seed oil-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Eller, F.J., Cermak, S.C., Taylor, S.L. 2011. Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction of cuphea seed oil. Industrial Crops and Products. 33:554-557.Extraction of Field Pennycress Seed Oil by Full Pressing-(Abstract Only) Evangelista, R.L., Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C. 2010. Extraction of Field Pennycress Seed Oil by Full Pressing [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference. p. 9.Thlaspi arvense (Pennycress) germination, development and yield potential-(Abstract Only) Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C. 2010. Thlaspi arvense (Pennycress) germination, development and yield potential [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference. p. 29.Cuphea growth, yield, and oil characteristics as influenced by climate and soil environments across the Upper Midwest USA-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Kim, K., Gesch, R.W., Cermak, S.C., Phippen, W.B., Berti, M.T., Johnson, B.L., Marek, L. 2011. Cuphea growth, yield, and oil characteristics as influenced by climate and soil environments across the Upper Midwest USA. Industrial Crops and Products. 33:99-107.Synthesis and physical properties of petroselinic based estolide esters-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Evangelista, R.L., Johnson, B.L. 2011. Synthesis and physical properties of petroselinic based estolide esters. Industrial Crops and Products. 33:132-139.Dehulling of Cuphea PSR23 Seeds to Reduce Color of the Extracted Oil-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Evangelista, R.L., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. 2010. Dehulling of Cuphea PSR23 Seeds to Reduce Color of the Extracted Oil. Industrial Crops and Products. 31(3):437-443.Biodiesel from Meadowfoam (Limnanthes alba L.) Seed Oil:  Exceptional Oxidative Stability and Unusual Fatty Acid Composition-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Moser, B.R., Knothe, G.H., Cermak, S.C. 2010. Biodiesel from Meadowfoam (Limnanthes alba L.) Seed Oil:  Exceptional Oxidative Stability and Unusual Fatty Acid Composition. Energy and Environmental Science. 3:318-327.Estolides from Coriander Fatty Acids-(Abstract Only) Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. 2009. Estolides from Coriander Fatty Acids [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference. p. 14.Estolides: biobased lubricants-(Book / Chapter) Cermak, S.C. 2011. Estolides: biobased lubricants. In: Biresaw G., Mittal K.L., editors. Surfactants in Tribology. Vol 2. Boca Raton, FL: Taylor & Francis. p. 269-320.Cuphea oil as a potential source of biodiesel with improved properties-(Abstract Only) Knothe, G.H., Cermak, S.C., Evangelista, R.L. 2009. Cuphea oil as a potential source of biodiesel with improved properties [abstract]. American Oil Chemists Society. p. 80.Synthesis and physical properties of coriander estolide 2-ethylhexyl esters-(Abstract Only) Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. 2009. Synthesis and physical properties of coriander estolide 2-ethylhexyl esters [abstract]. American Oil Chemists' Society Meeting. p. 87.Cuphea Oil as Source of Biodiesel with Improved Fuel Properties Caused by High Content of Methyl Decanoate-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Knothe, G.H., Cermak, S.C., Evangelista, R.L. 2009. Cuphea Oil as Source of Biodiesel with Improved Fuel Properties Caused by High Content of Methyl Decanoate. Energy and Fuels. 23:1743-1747.Feasibility of cuphea as a new oilseed crop to climate and soil environments-(Abstract Only) Kim, K., Gesch, R.W., Johnson, B., Iutzi, F., Berti, M., Marek, L., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Phippen, W. 2008. Feasibility of cuphea as a new oil seed crop, to climate and soil environments [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops. p. 11.Illinois cuphea progress - 2007.-(Abstract Only) Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Behle, R.W., Evangelista, R.L. 2008. Illinois cuphea progress - 2007 [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference. p. 51.Synthesis and physical properties of estolides 2-ethylhexyl esters from coriander fatty acids capped with various fatty acids-(Abstract Only) Cermak, S.C., Epping, R.E. 2008. Synthesis and physical properties of estolides 2-ethylhexyl esters from coriander fatty acids capped with various fatty acids. Bradley University Summer Research Symposium, 8/13/08, Peoria, IL.NCP oilseed processing pilot plant-(Abstract Only) Evangelista, R.L., Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C. 2008. NCP oilseed processing pilot plant. Meeting Abstract. 7.Comparison of a New Estolide Oxidative Stability Package-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Cermak, S.C., Biresaw, G., Isbell, T. 2008. Comparison of a New Estolide Oxidative Stability Package. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 85(9):879-885.Estolides - biobased lubricants-(Abstract Only) Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Biresaw, G. 2008. Estolides - biobased lubricants [abstract]. International Symposium on Surfactants in Solution. Paper No. O-038.Synthesis and physical properties of mono-estolides with varying chain lengths-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. 2009. Synthesis and physical properties of mono-estolides with varying chain lengths. Industrial Crops and Products. 29(1):205-213.Cuphea as an alternative feedstock-(Abstract Only) Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Behle, R.W., Evangelista, R.L., Gesch, R.W. 2008. Cuphea as an alternative feedstock [abstract]. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society. p. 84.Examining cuphea as a potential host for western corn rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae):  larval development-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Behle, R.W., Hibbard, B.E., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T.A. 2008. Examining cuphea as a potential host for western corn rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae): larval development. Journal of Economic Entomology. 101(3):797-800.Evaluation of castor and lesquerella oil derivatives as additives in biodiesel and ultralow sulfur diesel fuels-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Moser, B.R., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. 2008. Evaluation of castor and lesquerella oil derivatives as additives in biodiesel and ultralow sulfur diesel fuels. Energy and Fuels. 22:1349-1352.Blown lesquerella and castor estolide oils-(Abstract Only) Cermak, S.C., Richardson, R.M., Isbell, T. 2007. Blown lesquerella and castor estolide oils [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops. p. 46.Full-press oil extraction of Cuphea (PSR23) seeds-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Evangelista, R.L., Cermak, S.C. 2007. Full-press oil extraction of Cuphea (PSR23) seeds. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 84:1169-1175.Synthesis of phenoxy ethers of methyl lesquerolate over solid acid catalysts-(Abstract Only) Jackson, M.A., Cermak, S.C., Shanks, B., Yeragi, D. 2007. Synthesis of phenoxy ethers of methyl lesquerolate over solid acid catalysts. American Oil Chemists' Society Meeting. p. 101.POLY(LACTIC ACID) GREEN COMPOSITES USING OILSEED COPRODUCTS AS FILLERS-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, C., Evangelista, R.L., Liu, L.S., Cermak, S.C., Hojillaevangelist, M.P., Willett, J.L. 2007. Poly(lactic acid) green composites using oilseed coproducts as fillers. Industrial Crops and Products. 26(1):36-43.FILM-FORMING PROPERTIES OF ESTOLIDES-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Biresaw, G., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. 2007. Film-forming properties of estolides. Tribology Letters. 27(1):69-78.Enrichment of decanoic acid in cuphea fatty acids via distillation-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Cermak, S.C., John, A.L., Evangelista, R.L. 2007. Enrichment of Decanoic Acid in Cuphea Fatty Acids via Distillation. Industrial Crops and Products 26(1):93-99.A NEW ANTI-OXIDANT FORMULATION PACKAGE FOR ESTOLIDES-(Abstract Only) Cermak, S.C., Biresaw, G., Isbell, T. 2007. A new anti-oxidant formulation package for estolides [abstract]. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers. p. 142.SYNTHESIS AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF TALLOW-OLEIC ESTOLIDE 2-ETHYLHEXYL ESTERS-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Cermak, S.C., Skender, A.L., Deppe, A.B., Isbell, T. 2007. Synthesis and physical properties of tallow-oleic estolide 2-ethylhexyl esters. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 84(5):449-456.Products Derived From Lesquerella Oil-(Abstract Only) Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Deppe, A.B., Lowery, B.A., Dewey, K.B. 2006. Products Derived From Lesquerella Oil [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference. P. 85.GREEN COMPOSITES OF POLY(LACTIC ACID) AND OILSEED CO-PRODUCTS-(Abstract Only) Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, C., Evangelista, R.L., Liu, L.S., Cermak, S.C., Hojillaevangelist, M.P., Willett, J.L. 2006. Green composites of poly(lactic acid) and oilseed co-products [abstract]. UJNR Annual Meeting. P.21.PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF POLY (LACTIC ACID) GREEN COMPOSITES USING AGRICULTURAL CO-PRODUCTS AS FILLERS-(Abstract Only) Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, L.S., Liu, C., Cermak, S.C., Evangelista, R.L., Hojillaevangelist, M.P., Willett, J.L. 2006. Preparation and characterization of poly (lactic acid) green composites using agricultural co-products as fillers [abstract].  World Conference & Exhibition on Oilseed/Vegetable Oil Utilization, Istanbul, Turkey.NON-LINEAR ADSORPTION MODELING OF FATTY ESTERS AND OLEIC ESTOLIDES VIA BOUNDARY LUBRICATION COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION MEASUREMENTS-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Kurth, T.L., Byars, J.A., Cermak, S.C., Sharma, B.K., Biresaw, G. 2007. Non-linear adsorption modeling of fatty esters and oleic estolides via boundary lubrication coefficient of friction measurements. Wear. 262(5-6):536-544.2005 CUPHEA PROGRESS IN ILLINOIS-(Abstract Only) Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Lowery, B.A., Evangelista, R.L., Behle, R.W. 2006. 2005 cuphea progress in illinois [abstract]. Great Lakes Regional American Chemical Society Symposium.  P. 198GREEN COMPOSITES USING POLY(LACTIC ACID) AND AGRICULTURAL CO-PRODUCTS-(Abstract Only) Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, L.S., Liu, C., Cermak, S.C., Evangelista, R.L., Hojillaevangelist, M.P., Willett, J.L. 2006. Green composites using poly(lactic acid) and agricultural co-products [abstract]. Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference. p.64. n.190.ESTOLIDE ANTI-OXIDANT COMPATIBILITY INVESTIGATION-(Abstract Only) Cermak, S.C., Biresaw, G., Isbell, T. 2006. Estolide anti-oxidant compatibility investigation [abstract]. 97th AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo Abstracts. p. 76.IMPROVEMENT IN THE GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY RESOLUTION OF PETROSELINATE FROM OLEATE-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Isbell, T., Green, L.A., Dekeyser, S.S., Manthey, L.K., Kenar, J.A., Cermak, S.C. 2006. Improvement in the gas chromatography resolution of petroselinate from oleate. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 83(5):429-434.PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF POLY(LACTIC ACID) GREEN COMPOSITES USING AGRICULTURAL CO-PRODUCTS AS FILLERS-(Abstract Only) Finkenstadt, V.L., Cermak, S.C., Willett, J.L. 2006. Preparation and characterization of poly(lactic acid) green composites using agricultural co-products as fillers [abstract]. American Chemical Society. n.10.INVESTIGATION OF THE ELASTOHYDRODYNAMIC PROPERTIES OF ESTOLIDES1-(Abstract Only) Biresaw, G., Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C. 2006. Investigation of the elastohydrodynamic properties of estolides [abstract]. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers. p. 236.DEVELOPMENT OF A FUNCTIONAL FLUID FROM HYDROXY OILS-(Abstract Only) Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C. 2005. Development of a functional fluid from hydroxy oils. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers.ADSORPTION BEHAVIOR OF FATTY ESTERS AND OLEIC ESTOLIDES FROM HEXADECANE VIA COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION MEASUREMENTS-(Abstract Only) Kurth, T.L., Cermak, S.C., Biresaw, G. 2005. Adsorption behavior of fatty esters and oleic estolides from hexadecane via coefficient of friction measurements [abstract]. World Tribology Congress III. Available: http://www.conferencetoolbox.org/WTC05/index.cfm.PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF MONOESTOLIDES WITH VARYING CHAIN LENGTHS-(Abstract Only) Phillips, J.L., Lowery, B.A., Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C. 2005. Physical properties of monoestolides with varying chain lengths [abstract]. Regional Meeting of American Chemical Society. p. 1.SYNTHESIS OF BIODEGRADABLE LUBRICANTS FROM TALLOW-(Abstract Only) Skender, A.L., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. 2005. Synthesis of biodegradable lubricants from tallow [abstract]. Regional Meeting of American Chemical Society. p. 1PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF TRIGLYCERIDE ESTOLIDES FROM LESQUERELLA AND CASTOR OILS-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Isbell, T.A., Lowery, B.A., Dekeyser, S.S., Winchell, M.L., Cermak, S.C. 2006. Physical properties of triglyceride estolides from lesquerella and castor oils. Industrial Crops and Products. 23:256-263.FILM-FORMING PROPERTIES OF ESTOLIDES-(Proceedings) Biresaw, G., Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C. 2005. Film-forming properties of estolides. Proceedings of World Tribology Congress III. Available: http://www.conferencetoolbox.org/WTC05/index.cfm.FILM-FORMING PROPERTIES OF ESTOLIDES-(Abstract Only) Biresaw, G., Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C. 2005. Film-forming properties of estolides [abstract]. World Tribology Congress. p. 51.ADSORPTION MODELING OF FATTY ESTERS AND OLEIC ESTOLIDES VIA BOUNDARY LUBRICATION COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION MEASUREMENTS-(Proceedings) Kurth, T.L., Cermak, S.C., Byars, J.A., Biresaw, G. 2005. Adsorption modeling of fatty esters and oleic estolides via boundary lubrication coefficient of friction measurements. In: Proceedings of World Tribology Congress III, September 12-16, 2005, Washington, DC. 2005 CDROM.SYNTHESIS AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF ESTOLIDES FROM LESQUERELLA AND CASTOR FATTY ACID ESTERS-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Cermak, S.C., Brandon, K.B., Isbell, T.A. 2006. Synthesis and physical properties of estolides from lesquerella and castor fatty acid esters. Industrial Crops and Products. 23:54-64.SYNTHESIS OF LUBRICANTS FROM PLANT AND ANIMAL SOURCES-(Abstract Only) Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. 2005. Synthesis of lubricants from plant and animal sources. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society.AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY GREAT LAKES REGIONAL MEETING FEATURES JOINT PROGRAMMING WITH AOCS-(Popular Publication) Kenar, J.A., Finkenstadt, V.L., Cermak, S.C. 2005. American Chemical Society Great Lakes Regional Meeting features joint programming with AOCS. Inform. 16(2):118-119.SEED YIELD AND OIL CONTENT OF CUPHEA AS AFFECTED BY HARVEST DATE-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Gesch, R.W., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Forcella, F. 2005. Seed yield and oil content of cuphea as affected by harvest date. Agronomy Journal. 97:817-822.CUPHEA SEED AND OIL YIELD RESPONSE TO HARVEST DATE-(Abstract Only) Gesch, R.W., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Forcella, F. 2004. Cuphea seed and oil yield response to harvest date [CD-ROM]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Madison, Wisconsin.CUPHEA SEED YIELD, BUT NOT SEED OIL CONTENT IS REDUCED BY DROUGHT-(Abstract Only) Gesch, R.W., Sharratt, B.S., Cermak, S.C. 2004. Cuphea seed yield, but not seed oil content is reduced by drought [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops. p. 38.PROGRESS ON THE SYNTHESIS OF HYDROXY PHOSPHONATES VIS LESQUERELLA OIL-(Abstract Only) Deppe, A.B., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Cermak, D.M. 2004. Progress on the synthesis of hydroxy phosphonates vis lesquerella oil. Great Lakes Regional American Chemical Society Symposium.SYNTHESIS AND MODIFICATION OF LESQUEROLIC ESTOLIDES FOR USE AS INDUSTRIAL LUBRICANTS-(Abstract Only) Widaman, A., Cermak, S.C. 2004. Synthesis and modification of lesquerolic estolides for use as industrial lubricants.SYNTHESIS OF ESTOLIDES FROM LESQUERELLA AND CASTOR FATTY ESTHERS-(Abstract Only) Widaman, A., Stanley, A.M., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. Synthesis of estolides from lesquerella and castor fatty esthers. Great Lakes Regional American Chemical Society Symposium.BIO-BASED FLUIDS FROM LESQUERELLA AND CASTOR-(Abstract Only) Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. 2004. Bio-based fluids from lesquerella and castor. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference.SYNTHESIS OF BIODEGRADABLE LUBRICANTS-(Abstract Only) Cermak, S.C., Skender, A.L., Isbell, T. 2004. Synthesis of biodegradable lubricants. Great Lakes Regional American Chemical Society Symposium.2004 CUPHEA PROGRESS IN ILLINOIS-(Abstract Only) Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Behle, R.W. 2004. 2004 cuphea progress in Illinois. Great Lakes Regional American Chemical Society Symposium.ESTOLIDES - THE NEXT BIO-BASED FUNCTIONAL FLUID-(Review Article) Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. 2004. Estolides - The next bio-based functional fluid. Inform. 15(8):515-517.BATCH DRYING OF CUPHEA SEEDS-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T.A., Isbell, J.E., Akerman, G.G., Lowery, B.A., Deppe, A.B. 2005. Batch drying of cuphea seeds. Industrial Crops and Products. 21(3):353-359.CUPHEA--EXPLORING INSECT INTERACTIONS WITH THIS NEW OIL CROP-(Abstract Only) Behle, R.W., Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C. 2004. Cuphea--exploring insect interactions with this new oil crop [abstract]. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting  North Central Branch. p. 30FUNCTIONAL FLUIDS FROM NEW CROP OILS-(Abstract Only) CERMAK, S.C., ISBELL, T. FUNCTIONAL FLUIDS FROM NEW CROP OILS. AMERICAN OIL CHEMISTS' SOCIETY MEETING. 2004.RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE INDUSTRIAL UTILIZATION OF HIGH CAPRIC CUPHEA OIL-(Abstract Only) ISBELL, T., CERMAK, S.C., EVANGELISTA, R.L. RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE INDUSTRIAL UTILIZATION OF HIGH CAPRIC CUPHEA OIL. AMERICAN OIL CHEMISTS' SOCIETY MEETING. 2004.SYNTHESIS AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF CUPHEA-OLEIC ESTOLIDES AND ESTERS-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. 2004. Synthesis and physical properties of cuphea-oleic estolides and esters. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society.  81:297-303.ESTOLIDES - THE NEXT BIO-BASED LUBRICANT-(Abstract Only)PURIFICATION OF MEADOWFOAM MONOESTOLIDE FROM POLYESTOLIDE.-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C. 2004. Purification of meadowfoam monoestolide from polyestolide. Industrial Crops and Products.  19:119-118.POTENTIAL CROPS OF THE FUTURE-(Proceedings) CERMAK, S.C. POTENTIAL CROPS OF THE FUTURE. DYNAMIC CROPPING SYSTEMS: PRINCIPLES, PROCESSES AND CHALLENGES. 165-173.  2003.SYNTHESIS AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF COST EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONAL FLUIDS-(Peer Reviewed Journal) CERMAK, S.C., ISBELL, T. SYNTHESIS AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF COST EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONAL FLUIDS. INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS. 2003. V. 18. P. 183-196.SYNTHESIS OF HYDROXY PHOSPHONATES VIS LESQUERELLA OIL-(Abstract Only)ESTOLIDES OVERCOME TRADITIONAL VEGETABLE BASED LUBRICANT SHORTFALLS-(Abstract Only)IMPROVED OXIDATIVE STABILITY OF ESTOLIDE ESTERS-(Peer Reviewed Journal) CERMAK, S.C., ISBELL, T. 2003. IMPROVED OXIDATIVE STABILITY OF ESTOLIDE ESTERS. INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS. 18:223-230.NEW LUBRICANTS VIA MONO-ESTOLIDES-(Abstract Only)PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF LESQUERELLA OIL ESTOLIDES-(Abstract Only)SYNTHESIS OF TRIGLYCERIDE ESTOLIDES FROM LESQUERELLA AND CASTOR OILS-(Peer Reviewed Journal)A NEW CROP FOR THE MIDWEST:  CUPHEA-(Abstract Only)PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SATURATED ESTOLIDES AND THEIR 2-ETHYLHEXYL ESTERS-(Peer Reviewed Journal) CERMAK, S.C., ISBELL, T. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SATURATED ESTOLIDES AND THEIR 2-ETHYLHEXYL ESTERS. INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS. 16:119-127. 2002.SYNTHESIS AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF LESQUERELLA OIL ESTOLIDES-(Abstract Only) ISBELL, T., WINCHELL, M.L., CERMAK, S.C. SYNTHESIS AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF LESQUERELLA OIL ESTOLIDES. 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