Source: FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY submitted to
TRAINING FOR VALUE ADDED UTILIZATION OF CELLULOSIC CROPS USING NANO-AND BIOFUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES TO INCORPORATE INTO EXISTING INSTRUC
Sponsoring Institution
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Project Status
TERMINATED
Funding Source
Reporting Frequency
Annual
Accession No.
1004059
Grant No.
2014-38814-22433
Project No.
GEOX-2014-02881
Proposal No.
2014-02881
Multistate No.
(N/A)
Program Code
EQ
Project Start Date
Sep 1, 2014
Project End Date
Aug 31, 2018
Grant Year
2014
Project Director
Singh, H. P.
Recipient Organization
FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
1005 STATE UNIVERSITY DRIVE
FORT VALLEY,GA 31030
Performing Department
Agriculture
Non Technical Summary
In year one, the applicant will obtain comprehensive research experience in nanotechnology. In year two, the collaborative research at USDA-Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, WI will be aimed at developing methodologies for the production of cellulosic biofuel (ethanol) from energycane and sweet sorghum bagasse. In long term, the training will strengthen renewable biofuel research and develop the capacity to train and educate minority students in nanotechnology at the Fort Valley State University.
Animal Health Component
0%
Research Effort Categories
Basic
50%
Applied
25%
Developmental
25%
Classification

Knowledge Area (KA)Subject of Investigation (SOI)Field of Science (FOS)Percent
13116291060100%
Knowledge Area
131 - Alternative Uses of Land;

Subject Of Investigation
1629 - Perennial grasses, other;

Field Of Science
1060 - Biology (whole systems);
Goals / Objectives
The goal of this project is to obtain specialized training and hands-on advanced competency in nanotechnology and biomass to bioenergy conversion research methodologies. The training will enable the applicant to integrate new techniques for production of cellulosic nanocrystals and cellulosic biofuel (ethanol) into his current research on cellulosic crops thereby extending its scope to encompass plant to product capability.
Project Methods
Experiments will be conducted to compare various methods of production of cellulose nanocrystalsExperiments for recovery and characterization of cellulosic residues and cellulose nanocrystalsExperiments to develop methodology for production of cellulosic biofuel (ethanol) from bagasse of energycane and sweet sorghum

Progress 09/01/17 to 08/31/18

Outputs
Target Audience:Minority and other students, farmers engaged in perennial grass production and industries involved with cellulosic biomass Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Advanced professional skills in nanotechnology, assisting graduate students and technical staff with research in nanotechnology, increased knowledge in nanotechnology and applied nanotechnology How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Professional audience through research presentation at conferences and general public through Research Reports (FVSU) Agricultural Research Publication) and Association of 1890 Research Directors Publications. Stories published on websites and highlights were tweeted to general public. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Nothing Reported

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? Hands-on advanced competency in nanotechnology research methodologies. Integration of new techniques for production and charaterization of cellulosic nanocrystals. Training of minority graduate students in nanotechnology. Graduate course offering in nanotechnology.

Publications

  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2018 Citation: Singh, H.P. and L.G. Chivikula (2018). Extraction of Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNCs) from Energy cane Bagassae: A value Added Product. Plant Biology 2018. July 14-18 Montreal,Quebec, Canada.
  • Type: Websites Status: Published Year Published: 2018 Citation: Thinking Nanoscale: Fort Valley State University Researcher Uses Technology and Training to Help Students and Farmers https://nifa.usda.gov/announcement/thinking-nanoscale-fvsu-researcher-uses-technology-and-training-help-students-and
  • Type: Websites Status: Published Year Published: 2018 Citation: Thinking Nanoscale: Fort Valley State University Researcher Uses Technology and Training to Help Students and Farmers http://www.fvsu.edu/news/thinking-nanoscale-fvsu-researcher-uses-training-to-help-students-farmers/
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2018 Citation: FVSU Uses Nanoscale Tech to Train Students and Farmers. ARD Updates. The Association of 1890 Research Directors, August 2018, Vol. 9, Issue 8. https://www.umes.edu/uploadedFiles/_WEBSITES/ARD/Content/ARD%20Update%20-%20August%202018.pdf


Progress 09/01/14 to 08/31/18

Outputs
Target Audience:Minority and other students, farmers engaged in perennial grass production and industries involved with cellulosic biomass Changes/Problems:There was no major change in the project's originally approved scope of work and activity but training schedule kept moving due to schedule conflicts with host institution and teaching/research load at campus. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Advanced professional skills in nanotechnology, assisting graduate students and technical staff with research in nanotechnology, increased knowledge in nanotechnology and applied nanotechnology How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Professional audience through research presentation at conferences and general public through Research Reports (FVSU Agricultural Research Publication) and Association of 1890 Research Directors Publications. Stories published on websites and highlights were tweeted to general public. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Nothing Reported

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? Hands-on advanced competency in nanotechnology research methodologies. Integration of new techniques for production and charaterization of cellulosic nanocrystals. Training of minority graduate students in nanotechnology. Graduate course offering in nanotechnology.

Publications

  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2018 Citation: Thinking Nanoscale: FVSU Researcher Uses Training to Help Students, Farmers. The Leader Tribune (Peach County News Paper), Vol. 130, Issue 28, Wednesday, July 11, 2018
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2018 Citation: Singh, H.P. and L.G. Chivikula (2018). Extraction of Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNCs) from Energy cane Bagassae: A value Added Product. Plant Biology 2018. July 14-18 Montreal,Quebec, Canada.
  • Type: Websites Status: Published Year Published: 2018 Citation: Thinking Nanoscale: Fort Valley State University Researcher Uses Technology and Training to Help Students and Farmers https://nifa.usda.gov/announcement/thinking-nanoscale-fvsu-researcher-uses-technology-and-training-help-students-and
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2018 Citation: Thinking Nanoscale: Fort Valley State University Researcher Uses Technology and Training to Help Students and Farmers http://www.fvsu.edu/news/thinking-nanoscale-fvsu-researcher-uses-training-to-help-students-farmers/
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2018 Citation: FVSU Uses Nanoscale Tech to Train Students and Farmers. ARD Updates. The Association of 1890 Research Directors, August 2018, Vol. 9, Issue 8. https://www.umes.edu/uploadedFiles/_WEBSITES/ARD/Content/ARD%20Update%20-%20August%202018.pdf
  • Type: Theses/Dissertations Status: Published Year Published: 2017 Citation: Chivukula, L.G. (2017). Extraction of cellulose nanocrystals from energy cane biomass and its potential use as a reinforcement material in tissue engineering. Published Master's Thesis, Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2016 Citation: Chivukula, L. G., H.P. Singh (2016). Sustainable bio-nanocomposites from renewable bioenergy crops: Green materials for tissue engineering. (EPA) International Environmental Youth Symposium 2016. Atlanta, GA October 8-9, 2016.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2017 Citation: Chivukula, L. G., H.P. Singh (2017). Extraction of Cellulose Nanocrystals from Energy cane as Reinforcement Material for BioNanocomposites in Tissue Engineering.18th Biennial Research Symposium in Atlanta, Georgia, April 1-4, 2017
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2016 Citation: Shivdat, S and H.P. Singh (2016). Use of nanotechnology to develop value added product from biomass of perennial energy crop on marginal land. EPA) International Environmental Youth Symposium 2016. Atlanta, GA October 8-9, 2016.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2016 Citation: Smalling, J. and H.P. Singh (2016). Extraction and characterization of cellulosic nanocrystals from bioenergy crops.2016, FVSU Annual Research Day, Fort Valley, GA. April 14, 2016.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2016 Citation: Smalling, J. and H.P. Singh (2016). Extraction and characterization of cellulosic nanocrystals from bioenergy Crops. Oral Paper Presentation. Minorities in Agriculture Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) 31st Annual Career Fair and Training Conference, Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, Jacksonville, FL. March 31- April 2, 2016
  • Type: Theses/Dissertations Status: Published Year Published: 2016 Citation: Smalling, J. (2016). Extraction and characterization of cellulosic nanocrystals from bioenergy crops.Master's thesis, Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2015 Citation: Smalling, J. and H.P. Singh (2015). Residual waste to cellulosic nanocrystals: Sustainable green materials for the future. (EPA) International Environmental Youth Symposium 2015. Atlanta, GA. October 1-2, 2015.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2015 Citation: Smalling, J. and H.P. Singh (2015). Extraction and characterization of Cellulosic Nanocrystals from Energycane Bagasse. 2015 FVSU Sixth Annual Research Day, Fort Valley, GA. April 14, 2015.


Progress 09/01/16 to 08/31/17

Outputs
Target Audience:Minority and other students Farmers engaged in perennial grass production Industries involved with cellulosic biomass Changes/Problems:Training schedule kept moving due to schedule conflicts with host institution and teaching/research load at campus. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Advanced professional skills in nanotechnology, assisting graduate students with research in nanotechnology, increased knowledge in nanotechnology and applied nanotechnology How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Professional audience through research presentation at conferences and general public through Research Reports (FVSU Agricultural Research Publication) and International Youth Symposium. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Complete the training at USDA Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, Wisconsin.

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? Hands-on advanced competency in nanotechnology research methodologies. Integration of new techniques for production and charaterization of cellulosic nanocrystals. Training of minority graduate students in nanotechnology. Graduate course offering in nanotechnology.

Publications

  • Type: Theses/Dissertations Status: Accepted Year Published: 2017 Citation: Chivukula, L.G. (2017). Extraction of cellulose nanocrystals from energy cane biomass and its potential use as a reinforcement material in tissue engineering. Published Master's Thesis, Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2017 Citation: Chivukula, L. G., H.P. Singh (2016). Sustainable bio-nanocomposites from renewable bioenergy crops: Green materials for tissue engineering. (EPA) International Environmental Youth Symposium 2016. Atlanta, GA October 8-9, 2016.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2017 Citation: Chivukula, L. G., H.P. Singh (2017). Extraction of Cellulose Nanocrystals from Energy cane as Reinforcement Material for BioNanocomposites in Tissue Engineering.18th Biennial Research Symposium in Atlanta, Georgia, April 1-4, 2017
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2016 Citation: Shivdat, S and H.P. Singh (2016). Use of nanotechnology to develop value added product from biomass of perennial energy crop on marginal land. EPA) International Environmental Youth Symposium 2016. Atlanta, GA October 8-9, 2016.


Progress 09/01/15 to 08/31/16

Outputs
Target Audience: Minority and other students Farmers engaged in perennial grass production Industries involved in cellulosic biomass Changes/Problems:The scheduled training at USDA Forest Product Laboratory, Madison, Wisconsin wasn't possible during this term due to schedule conflict and collaborator research engagements abroad. Will request for no cost extension to avail the much needed training. There will be no change in the project's originally approved scope of work and activity. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Training Collaborating with highly advance lab and accomplished mentor helped set up the lab and conduct experiments efficiently. Several graduate students as well as high school students were mentored and given training in nanotechnology. Students were able to develop individual projects and conducted the research work. Professional Development Four conference papers/presentations were made and 1 Master's thesis has been published. Two papers are accepted to be presented in an international symposium in September 2016. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?The results have been disseminated to communities of interest through student/mentor participation and research paper presentation at MANRRS (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences) 31st Annual Career Fair and Training Conference and Research Day at FVSU. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Complete the scheduled training at USDA Forest Product Laboratory, Madison, Wisconsin.

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? Integration of new techniques for production and characterization of cellulosic nanocrystals. Training of minority graduate students in nanotechnology One lab in nanotechnology has been established at Agricultural Research, Station, Fort Valley State University. Eight students including 1 high school student have been trained in nanotechnology. The very first graduate student with nanotechnology specialization at the university has finished Master's thesis . One student is currently working for Master's thesis in nanotechnology. One graduate course is developed in Nanobiotechnology and set to be offered in Spring of 2017

Publications

  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2016 Citation: Smalling, J. and H.P. Singh (2016). Extraction and characterization of cellulosic nanocrystals from bioenergy crops.2016 FVSU Annual Research Day, Fort Valley, GA. April 14, 2016.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2016 Citation: Smalling, J. and H.P. Singh (2016). Extraction and characterization of cellulosic nanocrystals from bioenergy Crops. Oral Paper Presentation. Minorities in Agriculture Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) 31st Annual Career Fair and Training Conference, Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, Jacksonville, FL. March 31- April 2, 2016
  • Type: Theses/Dissertations Status: Published Year Published: 2016 Citation: Smalling, J. (2016). Extraction and characterization of cellulosic nanocrystals from bioenergy crops.Master's thesis, Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA.


Progress 09/01/14 to 08/31/15

Outputs
Target Audience:Minority and other students Farmers engaged in perennial grass production Industries involved in cellulosic biomass Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Exploring, trying and testing new protocols in the lab. Interaction with peers, faculty and students in nanotechnology research The scheduled training is arranged for year 2016. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Professional audience through research presentation and general public through International Youth Symposium What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Complete the training at USDA Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, Wisconsin

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? Integration of new techniques for production and characterization of cellulosic nanocrystals. Training of minority graduate students in nanotechnology

Publications

  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: Smalling, J. and H.P. Singh (2015). Extraction and characterization of Cellulosic Nanocrystals from Energycane Bagasse. 2015 FVSU Sixth Annual Research Day, Fort Valley, GA. April 14, 2015.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2015 Citation: Smalling, J. and H.P. Singh (2015). Residual waste to cellulosic nanocrystals: Sustainable green materials for the future. (EPA) International Environmental Youth Symposium 2015. Atlanta, GA. October 1-2, 2015.