Publications

Peer Reviewed Journal Publications:

Ramesh. R., Nair, A., Jayavel, A., Sathiasivan, K., Rajesh, M., Ramaswamy, S., Tamilarasn, K. (2020) Choline chloride‑based deep eutectic solvents for efficient delignifcation of Bambusa bambos in bio‑refnery applications, Chemical Papers 74:4533–4545  https://doi.org/10.1007/s11696-020-01259-2

Hu, Y., Guo, Q., Liu, P., Zhu, R., Lu, F., Ramaswamy, S., Wu, Y., Xu, F., Zhang, X., (2020) Fabrication of Novel Cellulose-Based Antibacterial Film Loaded with Poacic Acid against Staphylococcus Aureus, Journal of Polymers and the Environment October 2020, DOI: 10.1007/s10924-020-01915-4

Dong, H., Ling, Z.,  Zhang, X.,  Zhang, X.,  Ramaswamy, S., Xu, F., 2020, Smart colorimetric sensing films with high mechanical strength and hydrophobic properties for visual monitoring of shrimp and pork freshness, Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical, 18 January, 309:127752 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.snb.2020.127752

Banerjee, S., Ramaswamy, S., 2019, Comparison of productivity and economic analysis of microalgae cultivation in open raceways and flat panel photobioreactor Biotechnology Resource Reports (8), December 2019, 100328, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2019.100328

Zhang, Q., Wang, C., Mao, J.,  Zhang, X., Ramaswamy, S., Xu, F., 2019 Insights on the efficiency of bifunctional solid organocatalysts in converting  xylose and biomass into furfural in a GVL-water solvent, Industrial Crops and Products 138: 111454; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2019.06.017

Ramakoti, B., Dhanagopal, H., Deepa, K., Rajesh, M., Ramaswamy, S., Tamilarasan, K., 2019, Solvent fractionation of organosolv lignin to improve lignin homogeneity: structural characterization, Bioresource Technology Reports (7): 100293; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2019.100293

Banerjee, S., Ramaswamy, S., 2019 Dynamic process model and economic analysis of microalgae cultivation in flat panel photobioreactors Algal Research Volume 39, May 2019, 101445  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2019.101445

You, T., Wang, R., Zhang, X., Ramaswamy, S., Xu, F., 2018 Reconstruction of Lignin and Hemicelluloses by Aqueous Ethanol Anti-solvents to Improve the Ionic Liquid-Acid Pretreatment Performance of Arundo donax Linn. Biotechnology and Bioengineering DOI 10.1002/bit.26457, 115 (1), 82-91

Ding, D., Li, P., Zhang, X., Ramaswamy, S. and Xu, F. (2019) Synergy of hemicelluloses removal and bovine serum albumin blocking of lignin for enhanced enzymatic hydrolysis, Bioresource Technology (in press) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2018.11.024 (273): 231-236

Defrenne, Y., V.Zhdankin, S.Ramanna, S.Ramaswamy, B.V.Ramarao, (2018)The dual phase moisture conductivity of fibrous materials using random walk techniques in X-Ray microcomputed tomographic structures, Chemical Engineering Science October 2018,  (2); Pages 565-577  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ces.2018.09.055

Defrenne, Y., Zhdankin, V., Ramanna, S., Ramaswamy, S.,, Ramarao, B.V. 2017 Three Dimensional Pore Structure Visualization and Characterization of Paper Using X-Ray Computed Tomography, TAPPI Journal 16:9, 519-530

Banerjee, S., Ramaswamy, S., 2017 Dynamic Process Model and Economic Analysis of Microalgae Cultivation in Open Raceway Ponds, Algal Research (26): 330-340 DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2017.08.011

Zhang, X., Chen, S., Ramaswamy, S., Kim, Y.S., Xu, F. 2017 Obtaining pure spectra of hemicellulose and cellulose from poplar cell wall Raman imaging data, Cellulose 24(11). DOI10.1007/s10570-017-1486-4, 24 (11), 4671-4682

Chen, S., Zhang, X., Ling, Z., Ji, Z., Ramarao, B.V., Ramaswamy, S., Xu, F. Probing and visualizing the heterogeneity of fiber cell wall deconstruction in sugar maple (: Acer saccharum) during liquid hot water pretreatment, RSC Advances 6(83) • August 2016 DOI: 10.1039/C6RA18333F

Lavrykov, S., S. K. Singh, B. V. Ramarao, S. Ramaswamy, H. Pande (2015) Analysis of the permeability tensor and correlation length of heterogeneities in paper using X-ray micro tomography, Drying Technology 34(8):871-882 DOI: 10.1080/07373937.2015.1057837,

Changzhu Li, Dehua Liu, Shri Ramaswamy, Jinyue Yan, Biomass energy and products: Advanced technologies and applications Applied Energy 11/2015; 157:489-490. DOI:10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.09.052

Ji, Z, Zhang, X., Ling, Z, Zhou, X., Ramaswamy, S., Feng, X, (2015) Visualization of Miscanthus X giganteus cell wall deconstruction subjected to dilute acid pretreatment for enhanced enzymatic digestability Biotechnology for Biofuels 8:103 DOI 10.1186/s13068-015-0282-3 

Zhou, X., Ma, J., Ji, Z., Zhang, X., Ramaswamy, S., Xu, F., Sun, R.-C. (2014). Dilute acid pretreatment differentially affects the compositional and architectural features of Pinus bungeana Zucc. compression and opposite wood tracheid walls. Industrial Crops and Products, pp.196–203

Huang H-J., Ramaswamy, S., Liu, Y., (2014) Separation and Purification of Biobutanol during Bioconversion of Biomass, Separation and Purification Technologies 132, 513-540  DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2014.06.013

Zhang, B., Huang,H.J., Ramaswamy, S., (2012) Kinetics Study on Hydrothermal Liquefaction of High Diversity Grassland Perennials, Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects 34 (18):1676-1687.

Modak, A.,  Zuo, H.,  Takagaki, S.S.,  Ramaswamy, S. (2011) Modeling convective fluid flow, heat, and mass transfer processes in heterogeneous porous media, Part I – Model, Drying Technology Technology 29 (5): 536-542

Zuo, H., Modak, A., Takagaki, S. S., Ramaswamy, S., (2011) Modeling convective fluid flow, heat, and mass processes in heterogeneous porous media.  Part II – Role of non-uniformity, Drying Technology  29 (5): 543-552

H.-J. Huang, S. Ramaswamy. (2011) Thermodynamic analysis of black liquor steam gasification. BioResources, 6(3), 3210-3230

Huang, H.J., Ramaswamy, S., Al-Dajani, W.,Tschirner, U. (2010) Process modeling and analysis of pulp mill-based integrated biorefinery with hemicellulose pre-extraction for ethanol production: A comparative study. Bioresource Technology 101: 624–631

Huang, H-J., Lin, W., Ramaswamy, S., Tschirner, U.W. Process modeling of comprehensive integrated forest biorefinery – An integrated approach, Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology 154 (1-3):205-216 (2009)

Huang, H-J., Ramaswamy, S. (2009) Modeling Biomass Gasification Using Thermodynamic Equilibrium Approach, Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology 154 (1-3):193-204

Huang, H. Ramaswamy, S., Waleed, A.D., Tschirner, U., Cairncross, R.A. (2009) Effect of biomass species and plant size on cellulosic ethanol: A comparative process and economic analysis" Biomass and Bioenergy 33 (2), 234-246  doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2008.05.007

Modak, A. , Takagaki, S. S.,  Ramaswamy, S. Integral Flow Parameters and Material Characteristics Analysis in Through Air Drying : Part I Drying Technology 27: 672–684, 2009

Modak, A. , Ryan, M. , Takagaki, S. S. , Ramaswamy, S. Mass Transfer Coefficients and Drying Rates in Through Air Drying : Part II Drying Technology 27: 685–694, 2009

Bowyer, J.L., Ramaswamy, S. Bioenergy development: Alignment is essential, Part 1, Bioenergy Technologies Tappi Publication, January 2009, p14-17

Bowyer, J.L., Ramaswamy, S. Bioenergy development: Alignment is essential for Bioenergy Development, Part II, Exploring possible scenarios resulting from a supply gap, and possible effects of bioenergy development in environmental quality Tappi Publication, March 2009, p16-19

Huang, H-J., Ramaswamy, S., Tschirner, S., Ramarao, B.V. (2008) A review of separation technologies in current and future biorefineries Separations and Purifications Technology 62, 1–21

Zhang, B. Huang, H-J., Ramaswamy, S. (2008) Reaction Kinetics of the Hydrothermal Treatment of Lignin, Appl Biochem Biotechnology 147:119–131

Moya, L., Winandy, J.E., Tze, W.T.Y., Ramaswamy, S., (2008) Use of fire-impacted trees for oriented strand boards, Forest Products Journal Vol 58 (6): 45-52

Pujara, J., Siddiqui, M. A., Liu, Z., Bjegovic, P., Takagaki, S.S., Li, P.Y., and Ramaswamy, S. (2008) Method to characterize the air flow and water removal characteristics during vacuum dewatering. Part I – Analysis and Characterization, Drying Technology 26 (3), 334-340

Pujara, J., Siddiqui, M. A., Liu, Z., Bjegovic, P., Takagaki, S. S., Li, P.Y., and Ramaswamy, S.  (2008) Method to characterize the air flow and water removal characteristics during vacuum dewatering. Part II – Experimetnal method, Drying Technology 26 (3), 341-348

Ryan, M., Zhang, J., Ramaswamy, S. (2007) Experimental Investigation of Through Air Drying of Tissue and Towel under commercial conditions, Drying Technology Vol. 25, No. 1, 195:204

J. Hyv¨aluoma, T. Turpeinen, P. Raiskinm¨aki, A. J¨asberg, A. Koponen, M.Kataja,, J. Timonen, S. Ramaswamy (2007) Intrusion of non-wetting liquid in paper, Physical Review E 75, 036301 (2007)

Ramaswamy, S., Tschirner, U., Chen, Y. “Transforming Academic Curricula: Pulp and Paper to Bio-based Products ” ACS Symposium Series, Chapter 4, Section 1, Materials, Chemicals and Energy from Forest Biomass Edited by Dimitris S. Argyropoulos (2007)

Holmstad, R., Goel, A., Ramaswamy, S., Gregersen, O.W. 2006. Visualization        and characterization of high resolution 3D images of paper samples. APPITA, 59,    5:370-390, 2006.

Cairncross, R.A., Becker, J.G., Ramaswamy, S., O’Connor, R.,  “Moisture Sorption, Transport, and Hydrolytic Degradation in Polylactide”, Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology (2005) 1 129-132.

Bowyer, J.L., Ramaswamy, S., “Redefining undergraduate education for the 21st Century: Minnesota moves aggressively to strengthen program” Forest Products Journal 55 (7-8): 4-10 July-Aug 2005

S Suh, T Smith, C Nelson, S Ramaswamy, Corporate Environmental Management Program at the University of Minnesota The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment 01/2005; 10(6):445-445.

Holmstad, R., Gregersen, O.W., Aaltosalmi, U., , Kataja, M., Koponen, A., Goel, A., Ramaswamy, S. “Comparison of 3D structural characteristics of High and Low Resolution X-ray Micro Computed Tomographic Images of Paper” Nordic Pulp and Paper Research Journal, Volume 20 (3); 283-288 (2005)

A. Massoquette, S. Lavrykov, B. V. Ramarao, A. Goel and S. Ramaswamy. ‘The effect of pulp refining on lateral and transverse moisture diffusion in paper” Tappi J., (4) 12, 3-8, 2005

Aaltosalmi, U., Kataja, M., Koponen,A., Timonen, J., Goel, A., Lee, G., and Ramaswamy,S.”Numerical Analysis of Fluid Flow Through Fibrous Porous Materials”, Journal of Pulp and Paper Science 30 (9): 251-255 Sep 2004 

Ramaswamy, S., M. Gupta, A. Goel, U. Aaltosalmi, M. Kataja, A. Koponen, B.V. Ramarao, “The 3D structure of fabric and its relationship to liquid and vapor transport” , Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 241,1-3 :323-333, July 2004

Ramarao, B.V., Massoquette, A., Lavrykov, S., Ramaswamy, S.  ”Moisture Diffusion Inside Paper Materials in the Hygroscopic Range and Characteristics of Diffusivity Parameters – A Review” Drying Technology International Journal, 2003, 21 (10): 2007-2056

Ryan, M., Modak, A., Zuo, H., Ramaswamy, S., Worry, G., “Through Air Drying” Progress in Drying Technologies, Special Issue - Drying Technology International Journal 21 (4): 719-733 (2003)

Ramaswamy, S., “Vacuum dewatering during paper manufacturing” Progress in Drying Technologies, Special Issue - Drying Technology International Journal 21 (4): 685-717 2003

Shrinath, A., U. Tschirner., S. Ramaswamy, “Economics and feasibility of a Greenfield Cereal Straw market pulp mill” Pulp and Paper Magazine of Canada 104: 10, 34-37, October 2003

Tschirner, U., S. Ramaswamy, S., Goel, A. “Effect of cereal straw fiber addition on papermaking furnish”, Pulp and Paper Magazine of Canada 104: 10, 26-29, October 2003

Li, P.Y., Ramaswamy, S., Bjegovic, P, “Pre-emptive control of moisture content in paper manufacturing using surrogate measurements” Transactions of IMC – Papermaking special issue, 25 (1): 36-56, (2003)

Ramaswamy, S., Goel, A., Ramarao, B.V., Lee, G., Choi, D. “Theoretical and experimental investigation on simultaneous permeation and absorption of liquids in paper and paperboard” Chapter 7, ESPRA Research Report #116, 114-137, May 2002

Bandyopadhyay, A., Ramarao, B.V., Ramaswamy, S. “Transient moisture diffusion through paperboard materials” Colloids and Surfaces A. (206): 455-467 July 2002

Huang, S., Goel,A.,  Ramaswamy, S., Ramarao, B.V., and Choi, D., “Transverse and in plane pore structure characterization of paper”, APPITA 55 (3): 230-234 May 2002

Cao, B., Tschirner, U., Heise, O., Ramaswamy, S. “Recycling Old Telephone Directories” Tappi Journal 84 (1): 1-13 January 2001

Ramaswamy, S., Ryan, M., Huang, S., “Through air drying under commercial conditions” Drying Technology International Journal 19 (10): 2577-2592 (2001)

Ramaswamy, S., I. Harris, U. Tschirner., "Student Peer teaching: An Innovative Approach to Science and Engineering Education", Journal of Science Education and Technology, June 2001

Ramaswamy, S., A. Goel, D. Choi, A. Bandyopadhyay and B. V. Ramarao. “The 3 Dimensional Structure of paper and its relationship to liquid and vapor transport.” In ‘The Science of Papermaking.- Trans. 12th Fundamental Research Symposium’. The Pulp and Paper Fundamental Research Society, Bury, Lancashire BL9 0UF, UK (2001).

Goel, A., Tzanakakis, M., Huang, S., Ramaswamy, Choi, D., Ramarao, B.V. "Characterization of the three-dimensional structure of paper using x-ray microtomography" Tappi Journal 84 (5): 1-6 May 2001

Tschirner, U., Ramaswamy, S., Cowan, P. “Characterization of fiber distribution in a commercial recycled mill” Progress in Paper Recycling November 2000

Goel, A., Tzanakakis, M.Huang, S., Ramaswamy, Choi, D., Ramarao, B.V. “Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy to Visualize and Characterize the Structure of Paper” AIChE Symposium Series 96 (324): 75-79 (2000)

Wagner, N., Ramaswamy, S., Tschirner, U. “Feasibility of Cereal Straw for Industrial Utilization in Minnesota” American Journal of Alternative Agriculture, Volume 15, p 2-8, November 2000

Choi, D., Ramaswamy, S. “In-plane Permeability Characteristics in Paper Board”, AIChE Symposium Series, 96 (324): 80-87 (2000)

Ramaswamy, S. Cui, Y., Tourigny, C. “Analysis of Convective Heat and Mass Transfer in Through Air Drying of Paper”, AIChE Symposium Series No.322, Fundamental Advances in the Pulp and Paper Industry, Vol.95: 89-98 1999

Ramaswamy, S., Cui, Y. “Analysis of Convective Heat and Mass Transfer in Through Air Dryer (TAD) Fabrics”, Textile Research Journal 69(10: 776-781 (1999)

Nichol, S., Ramaswamy, S. Tschirner, U. “World Wide Web Use Becoming More Common in Paper Industry” Pulp and Paper Journal April 1999

Cui, Y., Ramaswamy,S., Tourigny,C. “Through Air Drying of Tissue and Towel Grades”, Tappi Journal 82 (4): 203-208 April 1999

Cao, B., Tschirner,U., Ramaswamy,S. “A Study of Changes in Wet Fiber Flexibility and Surface Condition of Recycled Fibers” Paperi ja Puu, Finnish Pulp and Paper Journal, February 1999

Ramaswamy, S., Holm, R.A. “High Intensity Drying”, Drying Technology International Journal, 17 (1&2): 73-96 January 1999

Ramaswamy, S. Holm, R.A. “Analysis of Heat and Mass Transfer During Drying of Paper and Board”, Drying Technology International Journal, 17 (1&2): 49-72 January 1999

Ramaswamy, S. Lindsay, J. “Role of Vapor Formation in High Intensity Drying: Description and Comparison of two models” Nordic Pulp and Paper Research Journal Vol. 13 (4): 48-58 December (1998)

Cao, B., Tschirner,U., Ramaswamy,S. “Effect of Chemical Composition on Recycling” Tappi Journal 81 (12): December 1998

Ramaswamy, S., Tschirner,U., Holtzman,W. “Paper Science and Engineering Programs - A Comparison of the Curricula” Tappi Journal 81 (10): 121 October 1998

Cao, B., Tschirner, U., Ramaswamy, S., Webb,A.  “A Rapid Modified Gas          Chromatographic Method for Carbohydrate Analysis of Wood Pulps”, TAPPI Journal, Volume 80, No.9, pp 193-197, 1997

Britt, K., Unbehend, J., Ramaswamy,S. “Observations on water removal during papermaking” Tappi Journal 69 (7):76 (1986)

Journal/Book Editor and Book Chapters

Ramaswamy, S., Huang, H-J., Ramarao, B.V., 2013, Editors, Separations and Purification Technologies in Biorefineries, Wiley & Sons, ISBN: 978-0-470-97796-5

Huang, H-J., Ramaswamy, S. Overview of Biomass Conversion Processes and Separation and Purification Technologies in Biorefineries. Chapter in Separation and Purification Technologies in Biorefineries. Eds., Shri Ramaswamy, Huajiang Huang, Bandrau Ramarao. Wiley, 2013.

Bergeron, C., Carrier, D.J., Ramaswamy, S. Editors, 2012, Biorefinery Co-Products: Phytochemicals, Primary Metabolites and Value-Added Biomass Processing, ISBN: 978-0-470-97357-8

H.-J. Huang and S. Ramaswamy,  Separation and Purification of Phytochemicals as Co-Products in Biorefineries. Chapter in Biorefinery Co-Products: Phytochemicals, Primary Metabolites and Value-Added Biomass Processing. Eds. J. Carrier, S. Ramaswamy, C. Bergeron. Wiley,2012.

H.-J. Huang, S. Ramaswamy and U. W. Tschirner, B. V. Ramarao, Chapeter 10: Separation and purification processes for lignocellulose-to-bioalcohol production in Bioalchohol Production, Biochemical conversion of lignocellulosic biomass Editor: Prof. Keith Waldron, UK, Woodhead Publishing Ltd., Cambridge, UK

Defrenne, Y., Zhdankin, V., Takagaki, S., Ramaswamy, S., Lavrykov, S., Ramarao, B.V. (2009) Multi-scale Moisture Transport in Paper : Impact of Pore and Fibre Tortuosity and Anisotropy, in Advances in Pulp and Paper Research, Transactions of the 14th Fundamental Research Symposium, Oxford, Septermber 2009, , Volume 1, 455-472 (Ed. S. J. I.Anson), FRC Pulp and Paper Fundamental Research Society.

Guest Editor, Drying Technology International Journal – Special Issue – Advances in Pressing and Drying Technologies December 2001, Marcell Dekker Inc., New York, NY

Guest Editor, Drying Technology International Journal – Special Issue – Advances in Pressing and Drying Technologies (2004 issue), Marcell Dekker Inc., New York, NY

Editorial Advisory Board, Drying Technology International Journal, Marcell Dekker, NY