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Evan  Wegener    Research Chemical Engineer /ARSUserFiles/56620/Website Photo_ECW.jpg
 Renewable Product Technology1815 N University, Peoria, IL 61604(309) 681-6322 Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Michigan State University
 Evan Wegener received his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University where he studied supported intermetallic compound catalysts and developed structure-function relationships for their use in shale gas conversion. He then spent time as a postdoctoral appointee in the Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division at Argonne National Laboratory where his work focused on using X-ray spectroscopy to characterize heterogeneous catalysts for a range of applications including biomass conversion and hydrogen fuel cells. Dr. Wegener joined USDA-ARS at the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (NCAUR) in 2021 where his research focuses on the development of catalytic materials and processes for the conversion of biomass derived substrates to chemicals and fuels. Particular interests include the design of multi-functional catalysts and*in situ/operando*materials characterization using synchrotron radiation. Dr. Wegener's Google Scholar page
 ProjectsTechnologies for Producing Marketable BioproductsIn-House Appropriated (D)Accession Number:436376
 Publications(Clicking on the reprint iconReprint Icon  will take you to the publication reprint.)Lipase-catalyzed transesterification of virgin and refined hemp seed oil with ferulic acid ethyl ester-(Peer Reviewed Journal)In vitro evaluation of the adsorption efficacy of biochar materials on aflatoxin B1, ochratoxin A, and zearalenone-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Appell, M., Wegener, E.C., Sharma, B.K., Eller, F.J., Evans, K.O., Compton, D.L. 2023. In vitro evaluation of the adsorption efficacy of biochar materials on aflatoxin B1, ochratoxin A, and zearalenone. Animals. 13(21). Article 3311. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13213311.


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