Publications

            Refereed Journal Articles

  1. Chen N, Huang J, Li K. 2018. Investigation of a new formaldehyde-free adhesive consisting of soybean flour and Kymene® 736 for interior plywood. Holzforschung, in press
  2. Mousavi SY, Huang J, Li K. 2018. Investigation of poly(glycidyl methacrylate-co-styrene) as a curing agent for soy-based wood adhesives. Int. J. Adhes. Adhesives. 82, 67-71.
  3. Wu Y, Li K. 2018. Acrylated epoxidized soybean oil as a styrene replacement in a dicyclopentadiene-modified unsaturated polyester resin. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 135, 46212.
  4. Gallart-Sirvent P, Li A, Li K, Villorbina G, Canela-Garayoa R. 2017. Preparation of pressure-sensitive adhesives from tung oil via Diels-Alder reaction Int. J. Adhes. Adhesives. 78, 67-73.
  5. Wu Y, Li K. 2017. Replacement of styrene with acrylated epoxidized soybean oil in an unsaturated polyester resin from propylene glycol and maleic anhydride. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 134:45056.
  6. Huang J, Li K. 2016. Development and characterization of a formaldehyde-free adhesive from lupine flour, glycerol, and a novel curing agent for particleboard (PB) production. Holzforchung 70:927-935.
  7. Wu Y, Li K. 2016. Replacement of styrene with acrylated epoxidized soybean oil in an unsaturated polyester resin from propylene glycol, isophthalic acid, and maleic anhydride. J. Appl. Polm. Sci. 133 (8): 43052, DOI: 10.1002/app.43052.
  8. Jang Y, Li K. 2015. An all-natural adhesive for bonding wood. J. Am. Oil Chem. Soc: 92:431-438.
  9. Li A, Li K. 2015. Pressure-sensitive adhesives based on tung oil. RSC Adv. 5:85264–85271.
  10. Li K, Qiu R, Liu W. 2015. Improvement of Interfacial Adhesion in Natural Plant Fiber-reinforced Unsaturated Polyester Composites: A Critical Review. Rev. Adhesion Adhesives 3:98-120.
  11. Qiu R, Liu W, Li K. 2015. Investigation of bamboo pulp fiber-reinforced unsaturated polyester composites. Holzforschung, 69 (8): 967-974
  12. Wu Y, Li A, Li K. 2015. Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Based on Oleic Acid. J. Am. Oil Chem. Soc. 92:111-120.
  13. Li A, Li K. 2014. Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives Based on Epoxidized Soybean Oil and Dicarboxylic Acids. ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng. 2:2090-2096.
  14. Li A, Li K. 2014. Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives Based on Soybean Fatty Acids. RSC Adv. 4:21521-21530.
  15. Wu Y, Li A, Li K. 2014. Development and Evaluation of Pressure Sensitive Adhesives from a Fatty Ester. J. Appl. Polm. Sci. 131 (23): 41143.
  16. Huang, J., K. Gu, and K. Li. 2013. Development and evaluation of new curing agents derived from glycerol for formaldehyde-free soy-based adhesives in wood composites. Holzforschung: 67(6), 659-665
  17. Ren, X., and K. Li. 2013. Investigation of vegetable-oil-based coupling agents for kenaf-fiber-reinforced unsaturated polyester composites. J. Appl. Polym. Sci.: 128(2): 1101-1109.
  18. Ren, X., C. Li, and K. Li. 2013. Investigation of acrylamide-modified melamine-formaldehyde resins as a compatibilizer for kenaf-unsaturated polyester composites. Polym. Eng. Sci.: 53 (8), 1605-1613
  19. Gu, K., J. Huang, and K. Li. 2013. Preparation and evaluation of particleboard bonded with a soy flour-based adhesive with a new curing agent J. Adhesion Sci. Technol.: 27(18-19), 2053-2064
  20. Ren, X., R. Qiu, L. S. Filfield, K. L. Simmons, and K. Li. 2012. Effects of surface treatments on mechanical properties and water resistance of kenaf fiber-reinforced unsaturated polyester composites. J. Adhesion Sci. Technol. 26:2277-2289.
  21. Qiu, R., X. Ren, and K. Li. 2012. Effect of fiber modification with a novel compatibilizer on the mechanical properties and water absorption of hemp-fiber-reinforced unsaturated polyester composites. Polym. Eng. Sci. 52:1342-1347.
  22. Ren, X., R. Qiu, and K. Li. 2012. Modifications of kenaf fibers with N-methylol acrylamide for production of kenaf-unsaturated polyester composites. J. Appl. Polym. Sci.:125(4): 2846-2853.
  23. Huang, J., C. Li, and K. Li. 2012. A new soy flour-polyepoxide adhesive system for making interior plywood. Holzforschung: 66:427-431.
  24. Jang, Y., J. Huang, and K. Li. 2011. A new formaldehyde-free wood adhesive from renewable materials. Int. J. Adhesion Adhesives 31:754-759.
  25. Qiu, R., X. Ren, L. S. Filfield, K. L. Simmons, and K. Li. 2011. Hemp-fiber-reinforced unsaturated polyester composites: optimixation of processing and improvement of interfacial adhesion. J. Appl. Polym. Sci.:121(2), 862-868
  26. Catal, T., Y. Fan, K. Li, H. Bermek, and H. Liu. 2011. Utilization of mixed monsaccharides for power generation in microbial fuel cells. J. Chem. Technol. Biotechnol. 86(4), 570-574
  27. Gu, K., and K. Li. 2011. Preparation and evaluation of particleboard with a soy flour-polyethylenimine-maleic anhydride adhesive. J. Am. Oil Chem. Soc:88 (5), 673-679
  28. Prasittisopin, L., and K. Li. 2010. A new method of making particleboard with a formaldehyde-free soy-based adhesive. Compos. Part A 41:1447-1453.
  29. Schwarzkopf, M., J. Huang, and K. Li. 2010. A formaldehyde-free soy-based adhesive for making oriented strandboard. Journal of Adhesion 86:352-364.
  30. Bai, W., and K. Li. 2009. Partial replacement of silica with microcrystalline cellulose in rubber composites, Composites: Part A: 40: 1597-1605.
  31. Schwarzkopf, M., J. Huang, and K. Li. 2009. Preparation and Evaluation of Oriented Strandboard Bonded with a Formaldehyde-Free Soy-Based Adhesive. Journal of American Oil Chemistry Society: 86: 1001-1007.
  32. Bai, W., J. Holbery, and K. Li. 2009. A technique for production of nanocrystalline cellulose with a narrow size distribution. Cellulose, 16: 455-465.
  33. Milota, M., P. Mosher, and K. Li. 2008. RTIL absorption of organic emissions from press and dry exhaust. Forest Products Journal 58(4):97-101.
  34. Catal, T., S. Xu, K. Li, H. Bermek, and H. Liu. 2008. Electricity generation from polyalcohols in single-chamber microbial fuel cells. Biosensors and Bioelectronics 24:849-854.
  35. Catal, T., Y. Fan, K. Li, H. Bermek, and H. Liu. 2008. Effects of furan derivatives and phenolic compounds on electricity generation in microbial fuel cells. Journal of Power Sources 180:162-166.
  36. Catal, T., K. Li, H. Bermek, and H. Liu. 2008. Electricity production from twelve monosaccharides using microbial fuel cells. Journal of Power Sources 175:196-200.
  37. Huang, J., and K. Li. 2008. A new soy flour-based adhesive for making interior type II plywood. Journal of American Oil Chemistry Society 85:63-70.
  38. Wang, F., M. R. Milota, P. Mosher, K. Li, and M. Yankus. 2007. Henry’s Law constants for methanol and α-pinene in ionic liquids. Wood Fiber Sci 39(3): 434-442.
  39. Saputra, H. A., J. Simonsen, and K. Li. 2007. Effects of compatibilizers on the flexural properties of grass straw–polyethylene composites. J. Biobased Mat. Bioenergy 1(1):137-142.
  40. Milota, M., P. Mosher, and K. Li. 2007. VOC and HAP removal from dryer exhaust gas by absorption into ionic liquids. Forest Prod J. 57(5):73-77.
  41. Lu, J. Z., T. W. Doyle, and K. Li. 2007. Preparation and characterization of wood-(nylon 12) composites. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 103(1):270-276.
  42. Liu, Y., and K. Li. 2007. Development and characterization of adhesives from soy protein for bonding wood. Int. J. of Adhesion and Adhesives 27:59-67.
  43. Liu, Y., and K. Li. 2006. Preparation and characterization of demethylated lignin-polyethylenimine adhesives. J. Adhesion 82(6):593-605.
  44. Geng, X., and K. Li. 2006. Investigation of wood adhesives from kraft lignin and polyethylenimine. J. Adhesion Sci. Technol. 20(8):847-858.
  45. Geng, Y., K. Li, and J. Simonsen. 2006. Further investigation of polyaminoamide-epichlorohydrin/stearic anhydride compatibilizer system for wood-polyethylene composites. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 99(3):712-718. 
  46. Zhang, C., K. Li, and J. Simonsen. 2006. Terminally functionalized polyethylenes as compatibilizers for wood-polyethylene composites. Polym. Eng. Sci. 46(1):108-113. 
  47. Geng, Y., K. Li, and J. Simonsen. 2005. A combination of poly(diphenylmethane diisocyanate) and stearic anhydride as a novel compatibilizer for wood-polyethylene composites. J. Adhesion Sci. Technol. 19(11):987-1001. 
  48. Ren, D., and K. Li. 2005. Development of wet strength additives from wheat gluten. Holzforschung 59:598-603. 
  49. Geng, Y., K. Li, and J. Simonsen. 2005. A commercially viable compatibilizer system for wood-polyethylene composites. J. Adhesion Sci. Technol. 19(15):1363-1373. 
  50. Li, K., and X. Geng. 2005. Formaldehyde-free wood adhesives from decayed wood. Macromol. Rapid Commun. 26:529-532. 
  51. Zhang, C., K. Li, and J. Simonsen. 2004. Improvement of interfacial adhesion between wood and polypropylene in wood-polypropylene composites. J. Adhesion Sci. Technol. 18(14):1603-1612. 
  52. Saputra, H., J. Simonsen, and K. Li. 2004. Effect of extractives on the flexural properties of wood/plastic composites. Compos. Interfaces 11(7):515-524.
  53. Liu, Y., and K. Li. 2004. Modification of soy protein for wood adhesives using mussel protein as a model: the influence of a mercapto group. Macromol. Rapid Commun. 25:1835-1838. 
  54. Bermek, H., I. Gülseren, K. Li, H. Jung, and C. Tamerler. 2004. The effect of fungal morphology on ligninolytic enzyme production by a recently isolated wood-degrading fungus Trichophyton rubrum LSK-27. World J. Microbiol. Biotechnol. 20:345-349.
  55. Bermek, H., H. Yazici, M. H. Öztürk, C. Tamerler, H. Jung, K. Li, K. M. Brown, H. Ding, and F. Xu. 2004. Purification and characterization of manganese peroxidase from wood-degrading fungus Trichophyton rubrum LSK-27. Enzym. Microb. Technol. 35:87-92.
  56. Geng, X., K. Li, and F. Xu. 2004. Investigation of hydroxamic acids as laccase-mediators for pulp bleaching. Appl. Microbiol. Biotechnol. 64(4):493-496.
  57. Geng, Y., K. Li, and J. Simonsen. 2004. Effects of a new compatibilizer system on the flexural properties of wood-polyethylene composites. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 91:3667-3672.
  58. Li, K., and X. Geng. 2004. Investigation of formaldehyde-free wood adhesives from kraft lignin and a polyaminoamide-epichlorohydrin resin. J. Adhesion Sci. Technol. 18(4):427-439.
  59. Li, K., X. Geng, J. Simonsen, and J. J. Karchesy. 2004. Novel wood adhesives from condensed tannins and polyethylenimine. Int. J. Adhesion Adhes. 24(4):327-333.
  60. Li, K., S. Peshkova, and X. Geng. 2004. Investigation of soy protein-kymene adhesive systems for wood composites. J. Am. Oil Chem. Soc. 81(5):487-491. 
  61. Li, X., Y. Geng, J. Simonsen, and K. Li. 2004. Application of ionic liquids for electrostatic control in wood. Holzforschung 58(3):280-285.
  62. Rogers, J., X. Geng, and K. Li. 2004. Soy-based adhesives with 1,3-dichloro-2-propanol as curing agent. Wood Fiber Sci. 36(2):186-194. 
  63. Freitag, C. M., K. Li, and J. J. Morrell. 2003. Potential for the use of hydroxylamine derivatives as wood preservatives. Forest Prod. J. 53(7/8):77-79. 
  64. Geng, X., and K. Li. 2003. Deinking of recycled mixed office paper using two endo-glucanases, CelB and CelE, from the anaerobic fungus Orpinomyces PC2. TAPPI J. 2(6):29-32. 
  65. Geng, X., K. Li, I. A. Kataeva, X. Li, and L. G. Ljungdahl. 2003. Effects of two cellobiohydrolases, Cbha and CelK, from Clostridium thermocellum on deinking of recycled mixed office paper. Progress in Paper Recycling 12(3):6-10.
  66. Zhang, C., K. Li, and J. Simonsen. 2003. A novel wood-binding domain of a wood-plastic coupling agent: development and characterization. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 89(4):1078-1084. 
  67. Peshkova, S., and K. Li. 2003. Investigation of poly(4-vinylphenol) as a wood adhesive. Wood Fiber Sci. 35(1):41-48.
  68. Peshkova, S., and K. Li. 2003. Investigation of chitosan-phenolics system as wood adhesives. J. Biotechnol. 102(2):199 - 207. 
  69. Geng, X., and K. Li. 2002. Degradation of non-phenolic lignin by the white-rot fungus Pycnoporus cinnabarinus. Appl. Microbiol. Biotechnol. 60:342-346.
  70. Liu, Y., and K. Li. 2002. Chemical modification of soy protein for wood adhesives. Macromol. Rapid Commun. 23(13):739-742. 
  71. Bermek, H., K. Li, and K.-E. L. Eriksson. 2002. Studies on inactivation and stabilization of manganese peroxidase from Trametes versicolor. Progress in Biotechnology 21:141-149. 
  72. Bermek, H., K. Li, and K.-E. L. Eriksson. 2002. Studies on mediators of manganese peroxidase for bleaching of wood pulps. Bioresource Technology 85:249-252. 
  73. Li, K., and X. Xu. 2002. Effects of a cellulose binding domain on deinking of recycled mixed office paper. Progress in Paper Recycling 11(2):9-13.
  74. Jung, H., F. Xu, and K. Li. 2002. Purification and Characterization of Laccase from Wood-degrading Fungus Trichophyton rubrum LKY-7. Enzyme and Microbial Technology 30:161-168. 
  75. Xu, F., K. Li, and T. J. Elder. 2002. N-hydroxy mediated laccase biocatalysis: recent progress on its mechanism and future prospect of its application. Progress in Biotechnology 21:89-104. 
  76. Xu, F., H. J. Deussen, B. Lopez, L. Lam, and K. Li. 2001. Enzymatic and electrochemical oxidation of N-hydroxy compounds. Redox potential, electron-transfer kinetics, and radical stability. Eur. J. Biochem. 268(15):4169-4176. 
  77. Li, K., P. S. Horanyi, R. Collins, R. S. Phillips, and K. L. Eriksson. 2001. Investigation of the role of 3-hydroxyanthranilic acid in the degradation of lignin by white-rot fungus Pycnoporus cinnabarinus. Enzyme Microb. Technol. 28(4-5):301-307. 
  78. Bermek, H., K. Li, and K.-E. L. Eriksson. 2000. Pulp bleaching with manganese peroxidase and xylanase: a synergistic effect. Tappi J. 83(10):69. 
  79. Xu, F., J. J. Kulys, K. Duke, K. Li, K. Krikstopaitis, H. J. Deussen, E. Abbate, V. Galinyte, and P. Schneider. 2000. Redox chemistry in laccase-catalyzed oxidation of N-hydroxy compounds. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 66(5):2052-2056.
  80. Li, K., P. Azadi, R. Collins, J. Tolan, J. S. Kim, and K.-E. L. Eriksson. 2000. Relationship between activities of xylanases and xylan structures. Enzyme Microb. Technol. 27:89-94. 
  81. Li, K., R. Collins, and K.-E. L. Eriksson. 2000. Removal of dyes from recycled paper. Progress in Paper Recycling November:37-43.
  82. Li, K., and K.-E. L. Eriksson. 2000. The importance of a laccase/mediator system in lignin degradation. Ind. J. Microbiol. 40:149-261. 
  83. Li, K., and R. F. Helm. 2000. Neolignan skeletons and benzodioxanes through chiral aryl alkyl ether formation. Holzforschung 54(6):597-603. 
  84. Li, K., F. Xu, and K. E. Eriksson. 1999. Comparison of fungal laccases and redox mediators in oxidation of a nonphenolic lignin model compound. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 65(6):2654-60. 
  85. Li, K., R. F. Helm, and K.-E. L. Eriksson. 1998. Mechanistic studies of the oxidation of a non-phenolic lignin model compound by the laccase/1-hydroxybenzotriazole redox system. Biotechnol. Appl. Biochem. 27:239-243. 
  86. Bermek, H., K. Li, and K.-E. L. Eriksson. 1998. Laccase-less mutants of the white-rot fungus Pycnoporus cinnabarinus cannot delignify kraft pulp. J. Biotechnol. 66(2-3):117-124. 
  87. Helm, R. F., M. Toikka, K. Li, and G. Brunow. 1997. Lignin glycosides: preparation and optical resolution. J. Chem. Soc. Perkin Trans 1:533-537. 
  88. Li, K., and R. F. Helm. 1996. Approaches to synthetic neolignans. J. Chem. Soc. Perkin Trans 1:2425-2426. 
  89. Li, K., and R. F. Helm. 1995. Synthesis and rearrangement reactions of ester-linked lignin-carbohydrate model compounds. J. Agric. Food Chem. 48:2098-2103. 
  90. Li, K., and R. F. Helm. 1995. A practical synthesis of methyl 4-O-methyl-a-D-glucopyranosiduronic acid. Carbohydr. Res. 273:249-253.
  91. Helm, R. F., and K. Li. 1995. Complete the threo stereospecificity for the preparation of b-O-4 lignin model dimers. Holzforschung 49:533-536.

 

Books and Book Chapters

  1. Li A, Li K. 2015. Development and Characterization of Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives from Dimer Acid and Epoxides, doi: 10.1021/bk-2015-1192.ch1025. In Cheng HN, Gross RA, Smith PB (ed.), Green Polymer Chemistry: Biobased Materials and Biocatalysis, ACS Symposium Series 1192. American Chemical Society, Washington, DC.
  2. Li, K., and J. Z. Lu. 2008. New Insights into the Mechanisms of Compatibilization in Wood-Plastic Composites, p.288-300. In T. Q. Hu (ed.), Characterization of lignocellulosic materials, vol. Chapter 16. Blackwell Publishing.
  3. Li, K., and K. Zhou. 2007. Room Temperature Ionic liquids as Lubricants for Wood-Polyethylene Composites, p. 168-181. In D. S. Argyropoulos (ed.), ACS Symposium Series 954─Materials, Chemicals and Energy from Forest Biomass. American Chemical Society, Washington, DC.
  4. Geng, X., H. Jung, and K. Li. 2004. Degradation of wood and pulp by three fungi, Pycnoporus cinnabarinus, Trichophyton rubrum LKY-7 and Trichophyton rubrum LSK-27, p. 139-151. In B. C. Saha and K. Hayashi (ed.), American Chemical Society Symposium Series 889  Lignocellulose biodegradation. American Chemical Society, Washington DC.
  5. Li, K. 2003. The role of enzymes and mediators in lignocellulose degradation, p. 196-209. In B. Goodell, D. Nicholas, and T. Schultz (ed.), American Chemical Society Symposium Series 845, Wood deterioration and preservation, Advances in our changing world. American Chemical Society, Washington, DC.
  6. Li, K.; Prabhu, N. G.; Cooper, D. A.; Xu, F.; Elder, T. and Eriksson, K.-E. L. 2001. Development of New Laccase-mediators for Pulp Bleaching. In: Fundamentals and catalysis of oxidative delignification process D. S. Argyropoulos (ed.), American Chemical Society, Publishers, Washington DC. Pp. 400-412.