1. National Biofuels Energy Lab.
Prof. Simon Ng Chemical Engineering
Prof. Steven Salley Chemical Engineering
Dr. Nadia Abunasser Chemical Engineering
Dr. Haiying Tang Chemical Engineering
Dr. Kapila Wadumesthridge Alternative Energy Technology
Dr. Manhoe Kim Alternative Energy Technology
Mr. Brad Clark Alternative Energy Technology
Mr. Sidong Zeng Electrical and Computer Engineering
Prof. Naeim Henein Mechanical Engineering
Prof. Ming-Chia Lai Mechanical Engineering
Prof. Dinu Taraza Mechanical Engineering
Dr. John Wilson NextEnergy

2. NBEL Program Objects
To establish a sound technical basis for biofuel that will assist in setting ASTM specifications for 20% biodiesel fuel.
To gain a comprehensive understanding of composition-property-performance relationships for biofuels and through that basis to develop the next-generation of biodiesel with acceptable performance, cold flow and stability properties.

3. NBEL Projects
Effects of Composition on Oxidative Stability of Biodiesel and Blends
Catalytic Effects of Transition Metals on the Oxidative Stability of Various Biodiesels
Insolubles Formation in Soy-, Cottonseed-, and Poultry Fat-Biodiesel Blends observed after Low Temperature Storage
Development of Anionic Resin Exchange Catalysts for Biodiesel Production
Quality Survey of Retail Biodiesel Blends on Michigan Market
Effect Of Major And Minor Components Of Biodiesel On The Lubricity Of Petroleum And Synthetic Fuel
Investigation Of The Parameters Affecting Cetane Number Of Biodiesel

4. NBEL Project Accomplishments

5. Presentations and Publications
Anfeng Wang, Bradley Clark, Steven O. Salley, and K. Y. Simon Ng, “Oxidative Stability of 20% Soy-based Biodiesel (B20) in Ultra-low Sulfur Diesel,” presented at the 98th AOCS Annual Meeting, Quebec City, Canada, May 13-16, 2007.
Bradley Clark, Anfeng Wang, Steven O. Salley, and K. Y. Simon Ng, “Effects of Group IV Transition Metals on the Oxidative Stability of Soy Biodiesel,” presented at the 98th AOCS Annual Meeting, Quebec City, Canada, May 13-16, 2007.
Haiying Tang, Anfeng Wang, Steven O. Salley, and K. Y. Simon Ng, “ Insolubles Formation in Biodiesel Blends observed after Low Temperature Storage,” presented at the 98th AOCS Annual Meeting, Quebec City, Canada, May 13-16, 2007.
Anfeng Wang, Haiying Tang, Bradley Clark, John Wilson, Steven O. Salley, and K. Y. Simon Ng, “Oxidative Stability of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAMEs) in Ultra-low Sulfur Diesel,” to be presented at International Congress on Biodiesel: The Science and The Technologies, Vienna, Austria, 5-7 November 2007.
Bradley Clark, Anfeng Wang, John Wilson, Steven O. Salley, and K. Y. Simon Ng, “Catalytic Effects of Transition Metals on the Oxidative Stability of Various Biodiesels,” to be presented at International Congress on Biodiesel: The Science and The Technologies, Vienna, Austria, 5-7 November 2007.
Haiying Tang, Anfeng Wang, John Wilson, Steven O. Salley, and K. Y. Simon Ng, “Insolubles Formation in Soy-, Cottonseed-, and Poultry Fat-Biodiesel Blends observed after Low Temperature Storage,” to be presented at International Congress on Biodiesel: The Science and The Technologies, Vienna, Austria, 5-7 November 2007.
Manhoe Kim, Kapila Wadu-Mesthridge, John Wilson, Steven O. Salley, and K. Y. Simon Ng, “Development of Anionic Resin Exchange Catalysts for Biodiesel Production,” to be presented at International Congress on Biodiesel: The Science and The Technologies, Vienna, Austria, 5-7 November 2007.

6. Presentations and Publications (Cont.)
Anfeng Wang, Haiying Tang, Bradley Clark, John Wilson, Steven O. Salley, and K. Y. Simon Ng, “Quality Survey of Retail Biodiesel Blends on Michigan Market,” to be presented at International Congress on Biodiesel: The Science and The Technologies, Vienna, Austria, 5-7 November 2007.
Manhoe Kim, John Wilson, Steven O. Salley, and K. Y. Simon Ng, "Mixed Metal Oxide Loaded Nano ZSM-5 Catalyst For The Transesterification Of Soybean Oil With Methanol," to be presented at the Annual Meeting of AIChE, Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov. 4 – 9, 2007.
Manhoe Kim, John Wilson, Steven O. Salley, and K. Y. Simon Ng, "Heterogeneous Catalytic Activities Of Anion Exchange Resins On The Transesterification Of Soybean Oil With Methanol," to be presented at the Annual Meeting of AIChE, Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov. 4 – 9, 2007.
Haiying Tang, Anfeng Wang, John Wilson, Steven O. Salley, and K. Y. Simon Ng, "The Current Status Of Biodiesel Application Technology," to be presented at the Annual Meeting of AIChE, Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov. 4 – 9, 2007.
Bradley Clark, John Wilson, Steven O. Salley, and K. Y. Simon Ng, "Catalytic Effects Of Transition Metals On The Oxidative Stability Of Various Biodiesels," to be presented at the Annual Meeting of AIChE, Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov. 4 – 9, 2007.
Haiying Tang, John Wilson, Steven O. Salley, and K. Y. Simon Ng, "Precipitate Formation Above Cloud Point In Soy-, Cottonseed-, And Poultry Fat-Based Biodiesel Blends," to be presented at the Annual Meeting of AIChE, Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov. 4 – 9,  
Kapila Wadu-Mesthridge, John Wilson, Steven O. Salley, and K. Y. Simon Ng,"Effect Of Major And Minor Components Of Biodiesel On The Lubricity Of Petroleum And Synthetic Fuel," to be presented at the Annual Meeting of AIChE, Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov. 4 – 9, 2007.
Kapila Wadu-Mesthridge, John Wilson, Steven O. Salley, and K. Y. Simon Ng, "Investigation Of The Parameters Affecting Cetane Number Of Biodiesel," to be presented at the Annual Meeting of AIChE, Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov. 4 – 9, 2007.