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Department of Engineering

Faculty of Agriculture

Publications

Selected peer-reviewed Publications

   (* represents HQPs)

1.      Yang J, Niu HB, Corscadden K, He Q, Zhou NN. Microwave-assisted hydrothermal liquefaction of spent coffee grounds. The Canadian  Journal of Chemical Engineering. Accepted.

2.      Zhang SQ, Yang J. Wang S, Rupasinghe V, He Q. Experimental exploration of processes for deriving multiple products from spent coffee grounds. Food and Bioproduct Processing. 2021, 128:21-29. (IF 3.7)

3.      Yang J*, Chen H*, Liu Q, Zhou N*, Wu Y, He Q. Is it feasible to replace freshwater by seawater in hydrothermal liquefaction of biomass for biocrude production? Fuel. 2020, 282: 118870. (IF 5.6)

4.      Yang J.; He Q., Niu HB, Dalai A., Corscadden K., Zhou NN. Microwave-assisted hydrothermal liquefaction of biomass model components and comparison with conventional heating. Fuel. 2020, 277: 118202. (IF 5.6)

5.      Yao H*., Lu X., Chen S., Yu CY., He Q., Xin Z. A Robust Polybenzoxazine/SiO2 Fabric with Superhydrophobicity for High-Flux Oil/Water Separation. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 2020,59:7787-7796. (IF 3.4)

6.      Sayed F.*, Kermanshahi-pour A., He Q., Tibbetts S., Lalonde C., Brar S. Microalgae cultivation in thin stillage anaerobic digestate for nutrient recovery and bioproduct production. Algal Research. 2020,47:101867. (IF 4.5)

7.      Yang J.*, He Q., Niu HB., Astatkie T., Corscadden K., Shi RX.  Statistical clarification of hydrothermal co-liquefaction effect and investigation on the influence of process variables on co-liquefaction effect. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 2020,59, 2839-2848. (IF 3.4)

8.      Yang J*, Havard P, He Q, Peng XY. Ultrasound-assisted Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil at Room Temperature. Paper and Biomaterials. 2020, 5, (1): 22-32.

9.      Yang J.*, He Q., Yang LX. A review on hydrothermal co-liquefaction of biomass. Applied Energy 2019, 250: 926-945 (IF 8.9)

10.      McNutt J.*, He Q. Spent coffee grounds: A review on current utilization. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry. 2019, 71:78-88. (IF 4.8)

11.      Sayedin F.*, Kermanshahi-pour A., He Q. Evaluating the potential of a novel anaerobic baffled reactor for anaerobic digestion of thin stillage: effect of organic loading rate, hydraulic retention time and recycle ratio. Renewable Energy 2019, 135: 975-983. (IF 5.3)

12.  Yang J.*, He Q., Corscadden K., Niu H., Lin J., Astatkie T. Advanced models for the prediction of product yield in hydrothermal liquefaction via a mixture design of biomass model components coupled with process variables. Applied Energy 2019, 233-234: 906-915 (IF 8.6)

13.  Yang J.* Xin Z, He Q., Corscadden K., Niu H. An overview on performance characteristics of bio-jet fuels. Fuel 2019, 237:916-936. (IF 5.2)

14.  McNutt J.*, He Q. Spent coffee grounds: A review on current utilization. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry. 2019, 71:78-88. (IF 4.18)

15.  Sayedin F.*, Kermanshahi-pour A., He Q. Evaluating the potential of a novel anaerobic baffled reactor for anaerobic digestion of thin stillage: effect of organic loading rate, hydraulic retention time and recycle ratio. Renewable Energy 2019, 135: 975-983. (IF 4.9)

16.  Yang J.*, He Q., Corscadden K., Niu H., Lin J., Astatkie T. Advanced models for the prediction of product yield in hydrothermal liquefaction via a mixture design of biomass model components coupled with process variables. Applied Energy 2019, 233-234: 906-915 (IF 7.9)

17.  Yang J.* Xin Z, He Q., Corscadden K., Niu H. An overview on performance characteristics of bio-jet fuels. Fuel 2019,237:916–936. (IF 4.9)

18.  Yang J.*, He Q., Corscadden K., Niu H. The impact of downstream processing methods on the yield and physiochemical properties of hydrothermal liquefaction bio-oil. Fuel Processing Technology 2018,178: 353-361. (IF 4.0)

19.  Yang J.*, He Q., Niu H., Corscadden K., Astatkie T. Hydrothermal liquefaction of biomass model components for product yield prediction and reaction pathways exploration. Applied Energy 2018, 228:1618-1628. (IF 7.9)

20.  Sayedin F.*, Kermanshahi-pour A., He Q. Anaerobic digestion of thin stillage of corn ethanol plant in a novelanaerobic baffled reactor. Waste Management. 2018, 78:541-552. (IF 4.7)

21.  Guo C.*, Rao KTV, Yuan ZS., He Q., Sohrab R., Xu C., He Q. Hydrodeoxygenation of fast pyrolysis oil with novel activated carbon-supported NiP and CoP catalysts. Chemical Engineering Science. 2018, 178: 248-259. (IF 2.89)

22.  Lu RC., He Q., Feng C., Peng YF. Enantioselective resolution of 4‐chloromandelic acid by liquid–liquid extraction using 2‐chloro‐N‐carbobenzyloxy‐L‐amino acid. Chirality. 2017; 29:708 -715. (IF 1.9)

23.  Yang LX, He Q., Havard P, Corscadden K, Xu CB, Wang X. Co-liquefaction of spent coffee grounds and lignocellulosic feedstocks. Bioresource Technology.2017,237:108-121. (IF 4.9)

24.Ìę He Q., McNutt J., Yang J. Utilization of the residual glycerol from biodiesel production for renewable energy generation. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 2017, 71: 63-76. (IF 6.8)

25.  Yang J*., He Q., Corscadden K., Caldwell C. Improvement on oxidation and storage stability of biodiesel derived from an emerging feedstock camalina sativa. Fuel Processing Technology. 2017 157: 90-98. (IF 3.85)

26.  Yang LX.*, Mahmood N., Corscadden K., Xu C., He Q. Production of crude bio-oil via direct liquefaction of spent K-Cups. Biomass and Bioenergy. 2016, 95: 354-363.  (IF 3.25)

27.  Yang LX.*, Nazari L., Yuan ZS., Corscadden K., Xu C., He Q. Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Spent Coffee Grounds in Water Medium for Bio-oil Production. Biomass and Bioenergy.2016: 86:191-198. (IF 3.25)

28.  Guo C.*, Rao KTV., Reyhanitash E., Yuan ZS., Sohrab R., Xu C., He Q. Novel Inexpensive Transition Metal Phosphide Catalysts for Upgrading of Pyrolysis Oil via Hydrodeoxygenation. AIChE Journal. 2016, 62(10): 3664-3672. (IF 2.98)

29.  McNutt J.*, He Q. Development of biolubricants from vegetable oils via chemical modification. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry. 2016, 36:1-12. (IF 4.18)

30.  Yang J. *, Caldwell C., He Q., Corscadden K. An evaluation of biodiesel production from Camelina Sativa grown in Nova Scotia. Industrial Crops and Products. 2016, 81: 162-168. (IF 3.45)

31.  Yang J.*, He Q., Niu HB, Corscadden K., Caldwell C. A Comparative Study on the Performance of Fiber-Based Biosorbents in the Purification of Biodiesel Derived from Camelina sativa. Journal of Technology Innovations in Renewable Energy. 2016, 5, 123-132.

32.  Yang J.*, Astatkie T., He Q. A comparative study on the effect of unsaturation degree of camelina and canola oils on the optimization of bio-diesel production. Energy Reports. 2016, 2: 211-217.

33.  Peng YF., He Q., Cai J.* Enantioseparation of Citalopram by RP-HPLC, Using Sulfobutyl Ether-ÎČ-Cyclodextrin as a Chiral Mobile Phase Additive. International Journal of Analytical Chemistry. 2016: 1231386. (IF 1.0)

34.  Wang DD*., Martynenko A., Corscadden K., He Q. Computer vision for bulk volume estimation of apple slices during drying. Drying Technology. 2016,35:616-624. (IF 1.48)

35.  Mohan A.*, Rajendran S. He Q., Bazinet L., Udenigwe CC. Encapsulation of food protein hydrolysates and peptides: a review. RSC Adv. 2015, 5:79270-79278. (IF 3.84)

36.  Yang J.*, Corscadden K, He Q., Caldwell C. The optimization of alkali-catalyzed biodiesel production from Camelina sativa oil using a response surface methodology. Journal of Bioprocessing and Bio techniques. 2015, 5(7): 1000235.

37.  Yang LX.*, He Q., Corscadden K., Udenigwe C. The prospects of Jerusalem artichoke in functional food ingredients and bioenergy production. Biotechnology Reports. 2015, 5: 77-88.

38.  Peng YF.*, Rohani S., Boyle PD., He Q. Crystal structure of (R)-N-benzyl-1-Phenylethanaminium (R)-4-chloromandelate. Acta Crystallographica Section E. 2014, 70(3): o1223. (IF 0.35)

39.  Malekshoara G., Palb K., He Q., Yu AP., Ray A. Enhanced Solar Photocatalytic Degradation of Phenol with Coupled Graphene-based Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 2014, 53 (49): 18824-18832. (IF 2.6)

40.  Peng YF*, He Q., Zuo B.*, Niu HB, Tong TZ., Zhao HL. Enantioselective Liquid-liquid Extraction of Zopiclone with Mandelic Acid Ester Derivatives. Chirality 2013, 25(12): 952-956. (IF 2.89)

41.  Isimjan T., He Q., Liu Y., Zhu J., Puddephatt R., Anderson D. A Nanocomposite Catalyst with Palladium Nanoparticles Encapsulated in a Polymeric Acid:  A Model for Tandem Environmental Catalysis. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 2013, 1 (4): 381-388. (IF 5.27)

42.  Peng YF., He Q., Rohani S., Jenkins H. Resolution of 2-chloromandelic acid with (R)-(+)-N-Benzyl-1-Phenylethylamine: Chiral Discrimination Mechanism. Chirality. 2012, 24 (5):349-355. (IF 2.89).

43.Ìę He Q., Rohani S., Zhu J., Gomaa H. Resolution of Sertraline with (R)-Mandelic Acid: Chiral Discrimination Mechanism Study. Chirality. 2012, 24(2):119-128. (IF 2.89)

44.Ìę He Q., Rohani S., Zhu J., Gomaa H. Crystallization of Racemic Compound and Conglomerate of (RS)-2-Chloromandelic Acid. Crystal Growth & Design. 2010, 10(12):5136-5145. (IF 4.39)

45.Ìę He Q., Rohani S., Zhu J., Gomaa H. Sertraline Racemate and Enantiomer: Solid-State Characterization, Binary Phase Diagram and Crystal Structures. Crystal Growth & Design. 2010, 10(4): 1633-1645. (IF 4.39)

46.Ìę He Q., Gomaa H., Rohani S., Zhu J., Jennings M. Chiral Discrimination in Diastereomeric Salts of Chlorine-Substituted Mandelic Acid and Phenylethylamine. Chirality. 2010, 22(8): 707-716. (IF 2.89)

47.Ìę He Q., Peng YF., Rohani S. Diastereomeric Resolution of p-Chloromandelic Acid with (R)-Phenylethylamine. Chirality. 2010, 22(1):16-23. (IF 2.89)

48.Ìę He Q., Zhu J., Gomaa H., Jennings M., Rohani S. Identification and Characterization of Solid-State Nature of 2-Chloromandelic Acid.  Journal of Pharmaceutical sciences. 2009, 98(5):1835-1844.(IF 3.03)

49.Ìę He Q., Jennings M., Rohani S., Zhu J., Gomaa H. (R)-Phenylethylammonium (S)-4-chloromandelate. Acta Crystallographica Section E. 2008, 64(3): o559. (IF 0.37)

50.Ìę He Q., Jennings M., Rohani S., Zhu J., Gomaa H. (R)-Phenylethylammonium (R)-4-chloromandelate. Acta Crystallographica Section E .2007, 63(11):o4199. (IF 0.37)

51.Ìę He Q, Wang JR., Peng YF., Zhao P. Synthesis and resolution of 1-naphthaneleglycolic acid, Chinese Journal of Synthetic Chemistry. 2007, 15(6):719-721.

52.  Wang JR., He Q. Study on the Racemization of L-Tyrosine. Journal of Chemical Engineering of Chinese Universities. 2007, 21(1):141-145.

53.  Peng YF., He Q., Wang JR., Gao HQ., Cai SH., Tian H. Preparation of D-Tyrosine by Forming Tartaric Acid Dityrosine Ester Diastereomeric Salt. Chinese Journal of Organic Chemistry. 2006, 26: 69-76.

54.Ìę He Q., Jiang L. Study on Racemization of Amino Acids. Amino Acids & Biotic Resources. 2005, 27: 55-57.

55.  Peng YF., He Q. Resolution of DL-Phenylalanine by Enantioselective Solvent Extraction with N-Carbobenzyloxy-L-Amino Acid. Journal of East China University of Science and Technology. 2005, 31: 39-42.

56.Ìę He Q., Peng YF. Preparation of Optically Active o-Chloromandelic Acid I: Resolution Procedure. Journal of East China University of Science and Technology. 2004, 30: 339-342.

57.  Peng YF., He Q. Preparation of Optically Active o-Chloromandelic Acid II: Resolution Mechanism. Journal of East China University of Science and Technology. 2004, 30:375 -378.

Patents:

1. He Q., Peng YF., and Wang JR. Process for Preparing D-tyrosine. 2005 CN1569818

2. He Q., Peng YF. and Hu MJ. Amino Acid Racemization Method. 2004 CN1569815

3.  Wang JR., Peng YF., and He Q. Process for Preparing Diltiazem Intermediate. 2007 CN190797