Progress 07/01/16 to 06/30/21
Outputs Target Audience:There are three primary portals to reach the target audience for my research. The BiodieselEducation.org website to the general audience; Journal, book chapter, and conference paper publications to the scientific community; and workshop and podcast interviews to the stakeholders. By far the website has been the most effective way to reach a general audience. In the year 2021, the BiodieselEducation.org site was visited by 7810 users. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?1. Graduate student education. 2. Undergraduate student research and internship opportunity. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?1. Conference presentation and paper publications. 2. Industry outreach. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?This is the final report. The work will continue but this would be part of new Hatch funding.
Impacts What was accomplished under these goals?
1. The theoretical work for biochemical modeling for making biofuel from syngas using nanotechnology and electromagnetic excitation is complete. 2. Building equipment and instrumentation to get the preliminary data will be a significant undertaking that will need broader collaboration and funding. 3. Use of biochar from wood waste was explored. A graduate student is working towards quantifying the environmental, and economic benefits of selectively applying biochar in the Palouse hills.
Publications
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2016
Citation:
Dunkel C. E., D.S. Shrestha, and G. Moller. 2016. Environmental Assessment of Phosphorus Recovery from Municipal
Waste Water using N-E-W Tech" System.ASABE Paper No. 162460532. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2016
Citation:
Moller G., Baker M., Dunkel. C., Shreshta, D., and Strawn D. 2016. N-E-W Tech": Resource recovery in a novel
functionalized biochar, catalytic oxidation, reactive filtration water treatment for n/p removal/recovery and pathogen/priority
substance destruction. 10th European Waste Water Management Conference, 11 12 October 2016, Manchester, UK.
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Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2016
Citation:
Hossain, Z., R. Akter, A. Jackson, D.S. Shrestha. 2016. Future direction of Biosensors. Journal of Nanomedicine
Research. 3(2):0050
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Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Dangol N., D. S. Shrestha, J. Duffield. 2017. Life-cycle energy, GHG and cost comparison of camelina-based biodiesel
and biojet fuel. Biofuels. DOI: 10.1080/17597269.2017.1369632. pp 1-9.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Staab, B.D., Shrestha D.S., Duffield, J.A. 2017. Biofuel impact on food prices index and land use change. ASABE Paper
No. 1700835. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Dunkel C., Shrestha D., Beyerlein S. 2017. Feasibility and Economic Analysis for Creating a Viable Cogeneration Design
for the Campus Wood-Fired Boiler. ASABE Paper No. 171201. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Stuhlman, S., Dunkel C., Leathers, R., Kumar, K, Shrestha, D., Beyerlein, S., and Sung C. 2017. Ignition Delay Times and
Derived Cetane Numbers of Canola, Corn, and Soy Derived Biodiesel. WSSCI 2017 Fall Meeting-Laramie, WY
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2019
Citation:
Shrestha, D. S., B. D. Staab, J. A. Duffield. Biofuel impact on food prices index and land use change. Biomass and
Bioenergy. Under Review
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2019
Citation:
Dunkel C. E., D. S. Shrestha, G. Moller. Environmental assessment of phosphorus recovery from municipal waste water
using N-E-W Tech" system. Transactions of the ASABE. Under Review.
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2020
Citation:
Williams, M., S. Sater, C. Burkhalter, S. Schoonen, J. Miller, D. Shrestha, M. R. Brumley and N. R. Schiele (2020). "Lowcost, open-source, variable speed and incline treadmill for studying impacts of neonatal locomotion." HardwareX 7:
e00097.
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Book Chapters
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2020
Citation:
He. B, Shrestha, D. 2020. Chapter 6: Production of biodiesel from oilseeds: canola/oilseed rape: in Achieving carbon
negative bioenergy systems from plant materials (Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science).
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2020
Citation:
OKeeffe, A. L., D. Shrestha, E. Brooks, and R. Heinse. 2020. Modeling Palouse hills to quantify moisture redistribution
from the selective non-uniform application of biochar. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2021
Citation:
3. Sater, S. H., A. M. Sass, A. Seiner, G. C. Natividad, D. Shrestha, A. Q. Fu, J. N. Oshinski, C. R. Ethier and B. A. Martin (2021). "MRI-based quantification of ophthalmic changes in healthy volunteers during acute 15 degrees head-down tilt as an analogue to microgravity." Journal of the Royal Society Interface 18(177).
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2020
Citation:
Shrestha, D. 2020. Real time shapes analysis using computationally light weight random point method on low-cost single
board computer. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.
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Websites
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2020
Citation:
https://www.transportenergystrategies.com/2020/07/10/dev-shrestha-real-world-data-shows-no-food-insecurity-or-iluc-from-biofuels/
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2022
Citation:
Marchus, C. R. N., J. A. Knudson, A. E. Morrison, I. K. Strawn, A. J. Hartman, D. Shrestha, N. M. Pancheri, I. Glasgow and N. R. Schiele (Accepted). "Low-cost, open-source cell culture chamber for regulating physiologic oxygen levels." HardwareX 11:p. e00253 Expected Publication: 2022/04/01.
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2021
Citation:
Hanson, B., D. S. Shrestha and C. Dunkel. 2021. "Effect of feedstock, impurities, and rancidity on likelihood of spontaneous combustion of oil and biodiesel." Biofuels: 1-8.
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Progress 10/01/19 to 09/30/20
Outputs Target Audience:There are three primary portals to reach the target audience for my research. The BiodieselEducation.org website to the general audience; Journal, book chapter, and conference paper publications to the scientific community; and workshop and podcast interviews to the stakeholders. By far the website has been the most effective way to reach a general audience. In the year 2020, the BiodieselEducation.org site was visited by 11,000 users with 60% visits from within the United States. Changes/Problems:1. Major hurdle in developing instrumentation due to collaborators leaving the university. 2. Project too ambitious to complete within 5 years. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?1. Graduate student education. 2. Undergraduate student research and internship opportunity. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?1. Conference presentation and paper publications. 2. Industry outreach. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?1. Submit instrumentation grant for relevant funding agencies.
Impacts What was accomplished under these goals?
1. The theoretical work forbiochemical modeling for making biofuel from syngas using nanotechnology and electromagnetic excitation is complete. 2. Building equipment and instrumentation to get the preliminary data will be a significant undertaking that will need broader collaboration and funding. 3. Use of biochar from wood waste was explored. A graduate student is working towards quantifying the environmental, and economic benefits of selectively applying biochar in the Palouse hills.
Publications
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2020
Citation:
Williams, M., S. Sater, C. Burkhalter, S. Schoonen, J. Miller, D. Shrestha, M. R. Brumley and N. R. Schiele (2020). "Low-cost, open-source, variable speed and incline treadmill for studying impacts of neonatal locomotion." HardwareX 7: e00097.
- Type:
Book Chapters
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2020
Citation:
He. B, Shrestha, D. 2020. Chapter 6: Production of biodiesel from oilseeds: canola/oilseed rape: in Achieving carbon negative bioenergy systems from plant materials (Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science).
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2020
Citation:
OKeeffe, A. L., D. Shrestha, E. Brooks, and R. Heinse. 2020. Modeling Palouse hills to quantify moisture redistribution from the selective non-uniform application of biochar. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2020
Citation:
Shrestha, D. 2020. Real time shapes analysis using computationally light weight random point method on low-cost single board computer. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.
- Type:
Websites
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2020
Citation:
https://www.transportenergystrategies.com/2020/07/10/dev-shrestha-real-world-data-shows-no-food-insecurity-or-iluc-from-biofuels/
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Progress 10/01/18 to 09/30/19
Outputs Target Audience:Oil crop producers, researchers, policy makers, biofuel users, biofuel producers and general public Changes/Problems:Lack of instrument to generate preliminary results. Tanslating from theory to practice needs custom instrumentaton which will require substantial funding. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Through Website: https://biodieseleducation.org What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Apply more external grants to develop a biochemical modeling for making biofuel from syngas using nanotechnology and electromagnetic excitation which is more robust to impurities and produces cleaner fuel
Impacts What was accomplished under these goals?
1. One graduate student is working on the project to quantify the benefits of selectively applying biochar in the Palose hills. The research involves engineering modeling and experimentation of moisture re-distribution within the filed when different types of biochar is applied at parious rate and soil at the hill top where the production is lowest.
Publications
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2019
Citation:
Shrestha, D. S., B. D. Staab, and J. A. Duffield. 2019. Biofuel impact on food prices index and land use change. Biomass and Bioenergy 124:43-53.
- Type:
Book Chapters
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2020
Citation:
He. B, Shrestha, D. 2020. Chapter 6: Production of biodiesel from oilseeds: canola/oilseed rape: in Achieving carbon negative bioenergy systems from plant materials (Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science).
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2019
Citation:
Joe Thompson. 2019. Biodiesel blend level determination. 2019. Technote. Availabe at: https://biodieseleducation.org/Literature/TechNotes/TN38_Biodiesel_Blend_Detection.pdf
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Progress 10/01/17 to 09/30/18
Outputs Target Audience:Scientific community interested in Agricultural, Energy, and Environmentalsectors through journal publications,Conference presentations, and other Technical publications. National audience through BiodieselEducation.org website. University students through integrated seminar course: Building our energy and Environmental policy. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Several Technotes were published about various aspects of current biofuel issues in BiodieselEducation.org website Participated in local and regional outreach effort such as Moscow Farmers' market, Boise Farmers' market and various campus events ISEM 301 (Spring 2018): Building our Energy Policy (1 Credit, 50% Responsibility. This course was taught as an HONORS class. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?National Website, BiodieselEducation.org National Biodiesel Education Meeting NBB Sustainability Workshop What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Continue refining the syngas to biofuel model and submit at least one proposal for producing artifical biofuel.
Impacts What was accomplished under these goals?
A high voltage circuit board with nanowire attachment is being designed for testing. Additional modeling work is being done to further design and develop the process. A student capstone design team was funded todesign and develop a retrofit fora waste wood boiler in lumber to produced biochar in addition to combined heat and power. Studied and submitted a journal paper that critically analyze food vs. fuel and indirect land use change debate surrounding biofuel
Publications
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Under Review
Year Published:
2019
Citation:
Shrestha, D. S., B. D. Staab, J. A. Duffield. Biofuel impact on food prices index and land use change. Biomass and Bioenergy. Under Review
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Under Review
Year Published:
2019
Citation:
Dunkel C. E., D. S. Shrestha, G. Moller. Environmental assessment of phosphorus recovery from municipal waste water using N-E-W Tech system. Transactions of the ASABE. Under Review.
- Type:
Book Chapters
Status:
Under Review
Year Published:
2019
Citation:
He, B., D.S. Shrestha. 2018. Chapter 13 Production of Biodiesel from Oilseeds: Canola/ Rapeseed. in Achieving carbon-negative bioenergy systems from plant materials. Editor: Dr. Chris Saffron, Michigan State University. Under review
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Progress 10/01/16 to 09/30/17
Outputs Target Audience:Scientific community interested in energy sector through journal publication and conference presentation. National audience through BiodieselEducation.org website. University students through integrated seminar course: Building our energy policy. Changes/Problems:The fabrication of microscale reactor has been a challenge. However, I am working with other researchers to acquire a 3D printer that would be able to print the needed reactor. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Training of graduate student about artificially producing Biofuel. that includes theory, and modeling and some fabrication. Undergraduate teaching and providing an opportunity to work in the research lab. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Journal publication Conference papers Oral presentation Website What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Continue the research.
Impacts What was accomplished under these goals?
A graduate student is workingin design and modeling of the reactor. Collaborating with other researchers to raise funding for 3D printer capable of printing the micro-sized reactors
Publications
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Dangol N., D. S. Shrestha, J. Duffield. 2017. Life-cycle energy, GHG and cost comparison of camelina-based biodiesel and biojet fuel. Biofuels. DOI: 10.1080/17597269.2017.1369632. pp 1-9.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Staab, B.D., Shrestha D.S., Duffield, J.A. 2017. Biofuel impact on food prices index and land use change. ASABE Paper No. 1700835. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Dunkel C., Shrestha D., Beyerlein S. 2017. Feasibility and Economic Analysis for Creating a Viable Cogeneration Design for the Campus Wood-Fired Boiler. ASABE Paper No. 171201. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Awaiting Publication
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Stuhlman, S., Dunkel C., Leathers, R., Kumar, K, Shrestha, D., Beyerlein, S., and Sung C. 2017. Ignition Delay Times and Derived Cetane Numbers of Canola, Corn, and Soy Derived Biodiesel. WSSCI 2017 Fall Meeting-Laramie, WY
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Progress 07/01/16 to 09/30/16
Outputs Target Audience:General public Policymakers Biofuel produces Regionalmedium sized industries Conference attendees Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? National Biodiesel Board Meeting and Expo Jan 25-28, 2016 Tampa, FL Industrial Assessment Center Directors' meeting May 23-24 New Orleans, LA ASABE annual international meeting July 17-20 Orlando, FL Sustainability and ILUC workshop Sep 21-22 St. Louis, MO USDA grant review panel for Ag. Engineering Oct 24-26 On-Line How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Through Scientific Papers Web site Tech notes Seminars Classroom teachig Instructional videos What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Advise graduate student Develop instrumentaion Apply for research funding
Impacts What was accomplished under these goals?
Recruited one Ph.D. student to work on the synthesis of biofuel from syngas Recruited one Masters student to work on the food vs fuel analysis of biofuel. Submitted 11 proposals Taught courses related to energy efficiency and prepared for energy policy course.
Publications
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2016
Citation:
Dunkel C. E., D.S. Shrestha, and G. Moller. 2016. Environmental Assessment of Phosphorus Recovery from Municipal Waste Water using N-E-W Tech" System.ASABE Paper No. 162460532. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2016
Citation:
Moller G., Baker M., Dunkel. C., Shreshta, D., and Strawn D. 2016. N-E-W Tech": Resource recovery in a novel functionalized biochar, catalytic oxidation, reactive filtration water treatment for n/p removal/recovery and pathogen/priority substance destruction. 10th European Waste Water Management Conference, 11 12 October 2016, Manchester, UK.
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2016
Citation:
Hossain, Z., R. Akter, A. Jackson, D.S. Shrestha. 2016. Future direction of Biosensors. Journal of Nanomedicine Research. 3(2):0050
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