Ph.D. Lignin Chemistry, Univeristy Karlsruhe, Germany
M.S.
Organic Chemistry, University Karlsruhe, Germany
B.S
Chemistry, University Karlsruhe, Germany
Areas of Interest
Areas of research interest
are focused on innovative sustainable use of lignocellulosics. Specifically, we
are seeking to develop new and improved applications for biomass, including
biofuels and bioproducts, environmentally-friendly pulping and bleaching
processes and recycled fiber. Achieving this goal requires research in several
fundamental fields including lignin and carbohydrate chemistry, fiber
characteristics, enzyme technologies and the
use of sophisticated analytical tools.
Selected Publications
Tschirner, U., Barsness,
J, Keeler, T. "Recycling of Chemical Pulp from Wheat Straw and Corn
Stover" BioResources (2)4, 536-543 (2007)
S. Hedjazi, A. Jahan Latibari, R. Patt, O.
Kordsachia, U. Tschirner, D. Parasapajouh (2007) "Investigation on
TCF-Bleaching of Wheat Straw Soda Pulp" Iranian Journal of Natural
Resources, Vol 54, No5
Hedjazi, Sahab; Kordschia, O. Patt, R.
Latibari, A.J. Tschirner, U. "Bagasse alkaline sulfite-anthraquinone
(AS/AQ) pulping and totally chlorine free (TCF) bleaching. Holzforschung
(2008), 62(2), 142-148.
Al-Dajani,
W., Tschirner, U. Pre-extraction of hemicelluloses and subsequent Kraft
pulping. Part I. Alkaline Extraction, TAPPI Journal: in press
Hua-Jiang Huang, Shri Ramaswamy, R.A.
Cairncross, U. W. Tschirner and B.V. Ramarao; A review of separation
technologies in current and future biorefineries, Separations and Purification
Technology: in press
Hua-Jiang
Huang, Shri Ramaswamy, R.A. Cairncross, U. W. Tschirner "Effect of biomass
species and plant size on cellulosic ethanol: A comparative process and
economic analysis", Biomass and Bioenergy, in press
Courses Taught
BBE 4001/5001 Chemistry of Plant Materials-Fall, 4 credits
