Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2006. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 68-02, Section: B, page: 1110. Adviser: Vijay Singh. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 143-148) Available on microfilm from Pro Quest Information and Learning.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2006. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 68-02, Section: B, page: 1109. Adviser: Prasanta Kumar Kalita. Includes supplementary digital materials. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 144-153) Available on microfilm from Pro Quest Information and Learning.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 68-11, Section: B, page: 7466. Adviser: Yuanhui Zhang. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 258-267) Available on microfilm from Pro Quest Information and Learning.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 69-02, Section: B, page: 1133. Adviser: Richard A. Cooke. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 107-115) Available on microfilm from Pro Quest Information and Learning.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 68-11, Section: B, page: 7466. Adviser: Vijay Singh. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 71-75) Available on microfilm from Pro Quest Information and Learning.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2009. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 70-06, Section: B, page: 3630. Adviser: Marvin R. Paulsen. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 103-106) Available on microfilm from Pro Quest Information and Learning.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2006. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 67-07, Section: B, page: 3931. Adviser: Tony E. Grift. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 115-119) Available on microfilm from Pro Quest Information and Learning.

Measurements of the external pressure coefficients around open and sealed 1:20 scale models of a low-rise, naturally ventilated building with a gable roof for livestock housing were made in the NRCC wind tunnel. In addition, the internal pressure coefficients were recorded within the open models. All structural configuration changes of the building had an effect on: the external pressure coefficient distributions, calculated and measured internal pressure coefficients, air inlet and outlet zones, magnitude of the local airflows through individual openings, and on the calculated ventilation rate coefficients. As well, there were considerable differences between results for the sealed and open models especially at the ridge level. Generally, the comparisons between the ventilation rate coefficients of the open and sealed model suggest that the larger the total sidewall, end wall and ridge opening areas were, the greater the discrepancies were between open and sealed models' predictions. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)

The goal of this study was to examine the production of polyphenoloxidase (PPO) and the decrease in phenolic content of canola meal during submerged and solid state fermentation with canola meal. Several parameters during submerged fermentation were examined, including addition of CM phenolics, CM sugars, Vogel's minerals and aeration. The effect of CM, soybean meal (SBM) and sunflower meal (SFM) concentration on PPO production in a submerged process was also examined. Several parametrs were examined for the production of PPO and decrease in phenolic content during solid state fermentation (SSF) of Trametes vesrsicolor on CM. Preliminary flooding experiments, in which water was added to a portion of the fermenting culture to assist in the diffusion of phenolics and PPO, was shown to be useful. The maximum enzyme activity occurred for both types of fermentation at approximately 8 days. The submerged enzyme preparation had a much larger activity per gram of canola meal compared to the solid state fermentation, 2500 nkat/g vs 400 nkat/g, however when expressed in terms of volumetric reactor productivity, the activities were approximately equal. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)

Canola meal (CM) is a by-product of canola oil production. Because of the high nutritional composition CM has, it is often used as a protein source for livestock feeding. However, its usage is limited due to the presence of some undesirable compounds in CM, such as glucosinolates, phytic acid and phenolic compounds (mainly sinapic acid esters-SAE). The objectives of this research project were: (1) to study the production of phenolics-degrading enzymes secreted by the white-rot fungus Pleurotus ostreatus in submerged and solid state fermentation processes; (2) to examine the degradation of phenolic compounds in CM during solid state process. The effects of some operating parameters on enzyme production were investigated during the submerged process. Enzyme prepared from the submerged process was characterized using three substrates, sinapic acid (SA), sinapine (SIN) and sinapaldehyde (SALD). The production of enzyme and degradation of phenolics during solid state process were studied. Three surfactants, Triton X-100, Tween 80 and sodium oleate, were tested for their effects on the solid state process. Modeling of biomass and enzyme production, as well as SAE degradation during solid state process have been attempted. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)