Associated Departments

Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering

Scholars@UK

Organic amendment effects on cropland soil organic carbon and its implications: A global synthesis

Bai, X., Tang, J., Wang, W., Ma, J., Shi, J. & Ren, W., Oct 2023, In: Catena. 231, 107343.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Comparative life cycle assessment of woody biomass processing: air classification, drying, and size reduction powered by bioelectricity versus grid electricity

Edmonson, A., Lin, Y., Mba-Wright, M., Byrne, D., Ding, L. & Shi, J., Apr 2025, In: Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. 15, 8, p. 11793-11802 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Machine-Learning-Assisted Design of Deep Eutectic Solvents Based on Uncovered Hydrogen Bond Patterns

Abbas, U. L., Zhang, Y., Tapia, J., Md, S., Chen, J., Shi, J. & Shao, Q., Aug 2024, In: Engineering. 39, p. 74-83 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Anhydrous volatile fatty acid extraction through omniphobic membranes by hydrophobic deep eutectic solvents: Mechanistic understanding and future perspective

Zhang, X., Wang, J., Zhang, Y., Qing, W., Lansing, S., Shi, J., Zhang, W. & Wang, Z. W., Jun 15 2024, In: Water Research. 257, 121654.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Lignin derived hydrophobic deep eutectic solvents for the extraction of nanoplastics from water

Zhang, Y., Hunter, J. R., Ullah, A., Shao, Q. & Shi, J., Apr 5 2024, In: Journal of Hazardous Materials. 467, 133695.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Synergistic Ball Milling–Enzymatic Pretreatment of Brewer’s Spent Grains to Improve Volatile Fatty Acid Production through Thermophilic Anaerobic Fermentation

Liu, C., Ullah, A., Gao, X. & Shi, J., Jun 2023, In: Processes. 11, 6, 1648.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Green solvent mediated extraction of micro- and nano-plastic particles from water

Hunter, J. R., Qiao, Q., Zhang, Y., Shao, Q., Crofcheck, C. & Shi, J., Dec 2023, In: Scientific Reports. 13, 1, 10585.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Bioleaching to produce clean loblolly pine for thermochemical conversion

Liu, M., Hunter, J., Shi, J. & Zheng, Y., Jul 15 2023, In: Fuel. 344, 128148.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Fractionation, characterization, and valorization of lignin derived from engineered plants

Liu, E., Li, W., DeBolt, S., Nokes, S. E. & Shi, J., Jun 1 2021, Emerging Technologies for Biorefineries, Biofuels, and Value-Added Commodities. p. 245-288 44 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

Lignin-derived carbon material for electrochemical energy storage applications: Insight into the process-structure-properties-performance correlations

Li, W. & Shi, J., 2023, In: Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. 11, 1121027.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Process intensification strategies for green solvent mediated biomass pretreatment

Ullah, A., Zhang, Y., Liu, C., Qiao, Q., Shao, Q. & Shi, J., Feb 2023, In: Bioresource Technology. 369, 128394.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Lignin derived hydrophobic deep eutectic solvents as sustainable extractants

Zhang, Y., Qiao, Q., Abbas, U. L., Liu, J., Zheng, Y., Jones, C., Shao, Q. & Shi, J., Feb 15 2023, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 388, 135808.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Modifying Surface Charges of a Thermophilic Laccase Toward Improving Activity and Stability in Ionic Liquid

Stevens, J. C. & Shi, J., Jun 8 2022, In: Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. 10, 880795.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Variations of the humidity in the process of solid-state fermentation of corn stalk for ethanol

Su, D., Shi, J., Liu, P. & Sun, J., Mar 2005, In: Nongye Gongcheng Xuebao/Transactions of the Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineering. 21, 3, p. 189-191 3 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Biodegradable Cellulose Film Prepared From Banana Pseudo-Stem Using an Ionic Liquid for Mango Preservation

Ai, B., Zheng, L., Li, W., Zheng, X., Yang, Y., Xiao, D., Shi, J. & Sheng, Z., Feb 19 2021, In: Frontiers in Plant Science. 12, 625878.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

FRACTIONATION AND UPGRADE OF ENDOCARP LIGNIN TO CARBON- SILICON NANOCOMPOSITES AS AN ANODE MATERIAL IN LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Vin-Nnajiofor, M. C., Li, W., Debolt, S., Cheng, Y.-T. & Shi, J., 2022, In: Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 38, 3, p. 509-516

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

CHARACTERIZATION OF THE COMPOSITION, STRUCTURE, AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF ENDOCARP BIOMASS

Vin-Nnajiofor, M. C., Li, W., Debolt, S., Cheng, Y.-T. & Shi, J., 2022, In: Transactions of the ASABE. 65, 1, p. 67-74

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Lignin derived carbon-silicon nanocomposite materials for electrochemical energy storage applications

Li, W., Cheng, Y.-T. & Shi, J., Mar 31 2019, In: ACS National Meeting Book of Abstracts. 257

Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review

Engineering Lignin-Derived Carbon-Silicon Nanocomposite Electrodes: Insight into the Copyrolysis Mechanism and Process-Structure-Property-Performance Relationships

Li, W., Qian, D., Kim, D. Y., Cheng, Y. T. & Shi, J., Jan 17 2022, In: ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering. 10, 2, p. 868-879 12 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Principles and Development of Lignocellulosic Biomass Pretreatment for Biofuels

Zheng, Y., Shi, J., Tu, M. & Cheng, Y. S., Jan 2017, In: Advances in Bioenergy. 2, p. 1-68 68 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Carbon-Negative Critical Metal Recovery from E-Wastes through Responsible Design of Solvents (Co-I Escobar SOW)

Escobar, I. (PI) & Shi, J. (CoI)

Department of Energy

9/1/24 → 8/31/28

Project: Research project

Carbon-Negative Critical Metal Recovery from E-Wastes through Responsible Design of Solvents

Shi, J. (PI), Escobar, I. (CoI), Honaker, R. (CoI) & Shao, Q. (CoI)

Department of Energy

9/1/24 → 8/31/28

Project: Research project

Ning Wei (Post Doc) -I-Corps: Translation Potential of a Deep Eutectic Solvent Technology for Critical Metal Recovery from Expired Batteries

Shi, J. (PI) & Eaton, D. (CoI)

National Science Foundation

9/1/24 → 8/31/25

Project: Research project

Surface Enhanced Smart Preprocessing of Municipal Solid Wastes for Year-Round Supply of Conversion-Ready Feedstocks

Shi, J. (PI), Badurdeen, F. (CoI), Hunter, J. (CoI), Koumoulis, D. (CoI), Montross, M. (CoI) & Chen, J. (Former CoI)

Department of Energy

10/1/22 → 12/31/26

Project: Research project

Deep Eutectic Solvent Pulping Technology to Reduce Carbon Emission in Pulp and Paper Industry

Shi, J. (PI) & Escobar, I. (CoI)

North Carolina State University

10/1/23 → 8/31/25

Project: Research project

Third Party Cost Share: Development and Characterization of Densified Biomass-plastic Blend for Entrained Flow Gasification

Liu, K. (PI), Caudill, L. (CoI), Nikolic, H. (CoI) & Shi, J. (CoI)

Wabash Valley Resources LLC

8/1/21 → 7/31/23

Project: Research project

Scope account: Development and Characterization of Densified Biomass-plastic Blend for Entrained Flow Gasification

Liu, K. (PI), Nikolic, H. (CoI), Shi, J. (CoI) & Caudill, L. (Former CoI)

Department of Energy

8/1/21 → 7/31/23

Project: Research project

RII Track-2 FEC: Assembling Successful Structures: Lignin Beads for Sustainability of Food, Energy, and Water Systems

Shi, J. (PI)

Louisiana State University

8/1/16 → 9/30/21

Project: Research project

NSF EPSCoR: Powering the Kentucky Bioeconomy for a Sustainable Future (Shi Scope)

Shi, J. (PI) & Andrews, R. (CoI)

National Science Foundation

8/1/15 → 7/31/19

Project: Research project

Development and Characterization of Densified Biomass-plastic Blend for Entrained Flow Gasification

Liu, K. (PI), Koumoulis, D. (CoI), Nikolic, H. (CoI), Shi, J. (CoI) & Caudill, L. (Former CoI)

Department of Energy

8/1/21 → 5/31/24

Project: Research project

I-Corps: Lignin-Derived Antimicrobials to Control Bacterial Contamination in Fuel Ethanol Fermentation

Shi, J. (PI)

National Science Foundation

2/1/21 → 4/30/23

Project: Research project

Sulfur Profiling in Pine Residues and Its Impact on Thermochemical Conversion

Shi, J. (PI) & Crocker, M. (CoI)

Department of Energy

10/1/19 → 7/31/25

Project: Research project

KSEF RDE: A Sweet BioAg Solution: Sweet Sorghum Bagasse Based Crop Yield Enhancer

Shi, J. (PI) & Zhu, H. (CoI)

KY Science and Technology Co Inc

7/1/17 → 12/31/18

Project: Research project

RII Track-4: Elucidating Enzyme-Ionic Liquid Interactions to Enable Effective Lignin Valorization

Shi, J. (PI)

National Science Foundation

12/1/19 → 5/31/24

Project: Research project

Lignin-Silicon Electrode Material from High-Lignin Content Endocarp Biomass

Shi, J. (PI), Cheng, Y.-T. (CoI) & DeBolt, S. (CoI)

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

5/1/18 → 4/30/23

Project: Research project

RII Track-2 FEC: Assembling Successful Structures: Lignin Beads for Sustainability of Food, Energy, and Water Systems

Nokes, S. (PI), Knutson, B. (CoI), Lynn, B. (CoI), Rankin, S. (CoI) & Shi, J. (CoI)

Louisiana State University

8/1/16 → 9/30/21

Project: Research project