* denotes the corresponding author; IF = 2019 journal impact factor.
My Recent Work as Corresponding Author (2005 - current)
94. Hua Zhao* and Chante' D Campbell, Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 99(4), 780-787 (2024). "Enzymatic Knoevenagel Condensation in Dual-Functionalized Water-Mimicking Ionic Liquids and Tertiary Amide Solvents". (doi: 10.1002/jctb.7603)
93. Hua Zhao* and Gary A. Baker, Chemical Engineering Communications, 210(11), 1909-1915 (2023). "Enzymatic Treatment of Brown Coal Following Ionic Liquid Pretreatment”. (doi: 10.1080/00986445.2022.2150968)
92. Hua Zhao* and Gary A. Baker, Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews, 16(1), 2149280 (2023). “Functionalized Ionic Liquids for CO2 Capture under Ambient Pressure”. (doi: 10.1080/17518253.2022.2149280)
91. [Book Chapter] Hua Zhao*, in Biocatalysis in Green Solvents, ed. by Pedro Lozano. ISBN: 9780323913065, Elsevier (2022). “Chapter 8. Stability and Stabilization of Biocatalysts by Ionic Liquids”. p. 105-153. (10.1016/B978-0-323-91306-5.00007-8)
90. [Book chapter] Hua Zhao*, in Comprehensive Renewable Energy, Volume 5, Biomass and Biofuel Production, 2nd ed. Edited by Trevor M. Letcher. ISBN 978-0-12-819734-9, Elsevier. 5, 213-225 (2022). “5.10 Biocatalysis for Cellulosic Alcohol and Biodiesel Preparation: Roles of (co-)Solvents”. (doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-819727-1.00027-3)
89. Hua Zhao*, Caden J. Martin, Nathaniel E. Larm, Gary A. Baker, and Tyler C. Trujillo, Molecular Catalysis, 515, 111882 (2021). “Enzyme Activation by Water-Mimicking Dual-Functionalized Ionic Liquids”. (doi: 10.1016/j.mcat.2021.111882)
88. Michael S. Franklin, Nathaniel E. Larm, Gary A. Baker, and Hua Zhao*, Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 96(12), 3273-3281 (2021). “Functionalized Ionic Liquids for Lignite Dissolution and Treatment”. (doi: 10.1002/jctb.6914)
87. Hua Zhao*, Biotechnology Advances, 45, 107638 (2020). “What Do We Learn from Enzyme Behaviors in Organic Solvents? ‒ Structural Functionalization of Ionic Liquids for Enzyme Activation and Stabilization”. (doi: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2020.107638)
86. Hua Zhao* and Christopher Toe. Process Biochemistry (IF 2.952), 98, 59-64 (2020). “Water-like” Ammonium-Based Ionic Liquids for Lipase Activation and Enzymatic Polymerization. (doi: 10.1016/j.procbio.2020.07.016)
85. [Review] Hua Zhao* and Michael S. Franklin. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology (IF 2.75), 95(9), 2301-2310 (2020). Ionic liquids for Coal Dissolution, Extraction and Liquefaction. (doi: 10.1002/jctb.6489)
84. Hua Zhao,* Glenn A. Harter, and Caden J. Martin. ACS Omega (IF 2.87), 4(12), 15234-15239 (2019). "Water-like" Dual-Functionalized Ionic Liquids for Enzyme Activation. (doi: 10.1021/acsomega.9b02118)
83. Hua Zhao,* Naphatsawan Kanpadee, and Chanida Jindarat. Process Biochemistry (IF 2.952), 81, 104-112 (2019). Ether-Functionalized Ionic Liquids for Nonaqueous Biocatalysis: Effect of Different Cation Cores. (doi: 10.1016/j.procbio.2019.03.018)
82. [Peer-reviewed book chapter] Hua Zhao*. in Methods in Enzymology: Volume 627 Enzymatic Polymerizations. Serial Volume Editors: Nico Bruns and Katja Loos. Hardcover ISBN: 9780128170953, eBook ISBN: 9780128170960. Elsevier/Academic Press. pp 1-21 (2019). Chapter One - Enzymatic Polymerization to Polyesters in Non-Aqueous Solvents. (doi: 10.1016/bs.mie.2019.03.002)
81. Hua Zhao*, Lennox O. Afriyie, Nathaniel E. Larm, and Gary A. Baker. RSC Advances (IF 3.119), 8, 36025-36033 (2018). Glycol-Functionalized Ionic Liquids for High-Temperature Enzymatic Ring-Opening Polymerization. (doi: 10.1039/c8ra07733a)
80. Jasmine Phillips, Iesha Phillips, Blessing Enya, Hua Zhao*, and Takayuki Nitta*. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications (BBRC) (IF 2.985), 500(2), 365-369 (2018). Effect of Betulinic Acid and Its Ionic Derivatives on M-MuLV Replication. (doi: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2018.04.080)
79. Hua Zhao.* Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology (IF 2.75), 93(1), 9–19 (2018). Enzymatic Ring-Opening Polymerization (ROP) of Polylactones: Roles of Non-Aqueous Solvents. (doi: 10.1002/jctb.5444) [Top Downloaded Article 2017-2018]
78. Hua Zhao*, Gabrielle A. Nathaniel, and Princess C. Merenini. RSC Advances (IF 3.119), 7(77), 48639–48648 (2017). Enzymatic Ring-Opening Polymerization (ROP) of Lactides and Lactone in Ionic Liquids and Organic Solvents: Digging the Controlling Factors. (doi: 10.1039/c7ra09038b)
77. Hua Zhao*, Gary A. Baker, and Qi Zhang. Fuel (IF 5.578), 189, 334–339 (2017). Design Rules of Ionic Liquids Tasked for Highly Efficient Fuel Desulfurization by Mild Oxidative Extraction. (doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2016.10.109)
76. Hua Zhao*, Gary A. Baker, Durgesh V. Wagle, Sudhir Ravula, and Qi Zhang. ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering (IF 7.632), 4(9), 4771–4780 (2016). Tuning Task-Specific Ionic Liquids for the Extractive Desulfurization of Liquid Fuel. (doi: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.6b00972)
75. Hua Zhao* and Kai Shen. Biotechnology Progress (IF 2.334), 32(4), 891–898 (July/August 2016). G-Quadruplex DNA-Based Asymmetric Catalysis of Michael Addition: Effects of Sonication, Ligands, and Co-Solvents. (doi: 10.1002/btpr.2281)
74. Hua Zhao* and Kai Shen. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (IF 5.162), 84, 367–371 (2016). Microwave-Induced Inactivation of DNA-Based Hybrid Catalyst in Asymmetric Catalysis. (doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2015.12.048)
73. [Book Chapter] Hua Zhao.* Ionic Liquids for Lipid Processing and Analysis: Opportunities and Challenges, X. Xu, Z. Guo and L. Cheong (Ed.), AOCS, ISBN 9781630670474, Elsevier (2016). Chapter 4. Lipase Activation and Stability Enhancement in Ionic Liquids.
72. [Invited Review] Hua Zhao.* Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology (IF 2.75), 91(1), 25–50 (2016). Protein Stabilization and Enzyme Activation in Ionic Liquids: Specific Ion Effects. (doi: 10.1002/jctb.4837)
71. [Invited Review] Hua Zhao* and Gary A. Baker. Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering (IF 3.552), 9(3), 262-279 (2015). Oxidative Desulfurization of Fuels Using Ionic Liquids: A Review. (doi: 10.1007/s11705-015-1528-0)
70. Robert J. Visalli, Hannah Ziobrowski, Kameswara R. Badri, Johnny J. He, Xiugen Zhang, Sri Ranjini Arumugam, and Hua Zhao*. Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters (IF 2.572), 25(16), 3168–3171 (2015). Ionic Derivatives of Betulinic Acid Exhibit Strong Antiviral Activity Against Herpes Simplex Virus Type-2 (HSV-2), But Not HIV-1 Reverse Transcriptase. (doi: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2015.05.099)
69. [Book Chapter] Hua Zhao.* Ionic Liquids: Electrochemical Fundamentals and Applications, Volume 1: Fundamentals, Angel Torriero (Ed.), ISBN 978-3-319-13484-0, Springer (2015). Chapter 8. Task-Specific Ionic Liquids for Electrochemical Applications (p. 253-281).
68. [Review] Hua Zhao.* Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology (IF 2.75), 90(1), 19–25 (2015). DNA Stability in Ionic Liquids and Deep Eutectic Solvents. (doi: 10.1002/jctb.4511) [Most Accessed]
67. Hua Zhao* and Kai Shen. RSC Advances (IF 3.119), 4(96), 54051-54059 (2014). DNA‒Based Asymmetric Catalysis: Role of Ionic Solvents and Glymes. (doi: 10.1039/C4RA10749G)
66. [Book Chapter] Hua Zhao and SV Malhotra. Environmentally Friendly Syntheses Using Ionic Liquids, CRC Press, ISBN 9781466579767 (October 14, 2014). Synthesis and Application of Ionic Liquids as Pharmaceutical Materials.
65. S. Xia, G. A. Baker, H. Li, S. Ravula and Hua Zhao*. RSC Advances (IF 3.119), 4(21), 10586-10596 (2014). Aqueous Ionic Liquids and Deep Eutectic Solvents for Cellulosic Biomass Pretreatment and Saccharification. (doi: 10.1039/C3RA46149A) [Most Highly Cited]
64. [Review] S. Tang and Hua Zhao.* RSC Advances (IF 3.119), 4 (22), 11251-11287 (2014). Glymes as Versatile Solvents for Chemical Reactions and Processes: from the Laboratory to Industry. (doi: 10.1039/C3RA47191H)
63. S. Tang, Hua Zhao*, Zhiyan Song and Olarongbe Olubajo. Bioresource Technology (IF 7.539), 139, 107-112 (2013). Glymes as Benign co-Solvents for CaO-Catalyzed Transesterification of Soybean Oil to Biodiesel. (doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2013.04.022) [Supplementary Data]
62. S. Tang, Cecil L. Jones and Hua Zhao*. Bioresource Technology (IF 7.539), 129, 667-671 (2013). Glymes as New Solvents for Lipase Activation and Biodiesel Preparation. (doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2012.12.026) [Supplementary Data]
61. Hua Zhao*, Cheng Zhang and Tanisha D. Crittle. Journal of Molecular Catalysis B: Enzymatic (IF 2.189, 2015), 85–86, 243–247 (2013). Choline-Based Deep Eutectic Solvents for Enzymatic Preparation of Biodiesel from Soybean Oil. (doi: 10.1016/j.molcatb.2012.09.003) [Top Paper] [Top Cited Articles] [Highly Cited Research]
60. [Invited Review] Hua Zhao* and Gary A. Baker. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology (IF 2.75), 88(1), 3-12 (2013). Ionic Liquids and Deep Eutectic Solvents for Biodiesel Synthesis: A Review. (doi: 10.1002/jctb.3935) [Most Accessed] [Most Cited]
59. S. Tang, Gary A. Baker, S. Ravula, John E. Jones and Hua Zhao*. Green Chemistry (IF 9.480), 14(10), 2922-2932 (2012). PEG-Functionalized Ionic Liquids for Cellulose Dissolution and Saccharification. (doi: 10.1039/C2GC35631G) [Top Paper]
58. [Invited Review] S. Tang, Gary A. Baker and Hua Zhao*. Chemical Society Reviews (IF 42.846), 41(10), 4030-4066 (2012). Ether- and Alcohol-Functionalized Task-Specific Ionic Liquids: Attractive Properties and Applications. (doi: 10.1039/C2CS15362A) [Impact Story]
57. Suresh Challa, Hua Zhao*, Angelique Gumbs, Chellu S. Chetty and Himangshu S. Bose. Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters (IF 2.572), 22(4), 1734–1738 (2012). New Ionic Derivatives of Betulinic Acid as Highly Potent Anti-Cancer Agents. (doi: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2011.12.102) [Supplementary Data]
56. Hua Zhao*, Shaletha Holmes, Gary A. Baker, Suresh Challa, Himangshu S. Bose and Zhiyan Song. Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry (IF 4.673), 27(5), 715-721 (October, 2012). Ionic Derivatives of Betulinic Acid as Novel HIV-1 Protease Inhibitors. (doi: 10.3109/14756366.2011.611134)
55. [Book Chapter] Hua Zhao*. Ionic Liquids in Biotransformations & Organocatalysis: Solvents and Beyond, John Wiley & Sons, ISBN: 978-0-470-56904-7 (April, 2012). Chapter 5. Ionic Liquids as (Co-)Solvents for Hydrolytic Enzymes (p.151-228).
54. Hua Zhao*, Gary A. Baker and Shaletha Holmes. Journal of Molecular Catalysis B: Enzymatic (IF 2.189, 2015), 72(3-4), 163-167 (2011). Protease Activation in Glycerol-Based Deep Eutectic Solvents. (doi: 10.1016/j.molcatb.2011.05.015)
53. Hua Zhao*, Gary A. Baker and Shaletha Holmes. Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry (IF 3.490), 9(6), 1908-1916 (2011). New Eutectic Ionic Liquids for Lipase Activation and Enzymatic Production of Biodiesel. (doi: 10.1039/C0OB01011A) [Top 1% Most Cited]
52. Hua Zhao*, Zhiyan Song and Olarongbe Olubajo. Biotechnology Letters (IF 1.977), 32(8), 1109-1116 (2010). High Transesterification Activities of Immobilized Proteases in New Ether-Functionalized Ionic Liquids. (doi: 10.1007/s10529-010-0262-4)
51. [Book Chapter] Hua Zhao*. Aqueous Microwave Assisted Chemistry: Synthesis and Catalysis, Royal Society of Chemistry, ISBN: 978-1-84973-038-9 (2010). Chapter 5. Microwave-Assisted Enzymatic Reactions in Aqueous Media (p.123-144).
50. [Review] Hua Zhao*. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology (IF 2.659), 85(7), 891-907 (2010). Methods for Stabilizing and Activating Enzymes in Ionic Liquids — A Review. (doi: 10.1002/jctb.2375) [Most Cited and Accessed]
49. Hua Zhao*, and Zhiyan Song. Biochemical Engineering Journal (IF 3.475), 49(1), 113-118 (2010). Migration of Reactive Trace Compounds from Novozym® 435 into Organic Solvents and Ionic Liquids. (doi: 10.1016/j.bej.2009.12.004) (Electronic Supplementary Material)
48. Hua Zhao*, Zhiyan Song, Olarongbe Olubajo and Janet V. Cowins. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology (IF 2.277) 162(1), 13-23 (2010). New Ether-Functionalized Ionic Liquids for Lipase-Catalyzed Synthesis of Biodiesel. (doi: 10.1007/s12010-009-8717-6)
47. Hua Zhao*, Gary A. Baker and Janet V. Cowins. Biotechnology Progress (IF 2.334), 26(1), 127-133 (2010). Fast Enzymatic Saccharification of Switchgrass after Pretreatment with Ionic Liquids. (doi: 10.1002/btpr.331) [Most Accessed]
46. Hua Zhao*, Cecil L. Jones and Janet V. Cowins. Green Chemistry (IF 9.480), 11(8), 1128-1138 (2009). Lipase Dissolution and Stabilization in Ether-Functionalized Ionic Liquids. (doi: 10.1039/b905388c) (Electronic Supplementary Information) [Top Paper]
45. Hua Zhao*, Gary A. Baker*, Zhiyan Song, Olarongbe Olubajo, Lavezza Zanders, and Sophia M. Campbell. Journal of Molecular Catalysis B: Enzymatic (IF 2.189, 2015), 57 (1-4), 149-157 (2009). Effect of Ionic Liquid Properties on Lipase Stabilization under Microwave Irradiation. (doi: 10.1016/j.molcatb.2008.08.006) [Top Paper]
44. Hua Zhao*, Cecil L. Jones, Gary A. Baker, Shuqian Xia, Olarongbe Olubajo and Vernecia N. Person. Journal of Biotechnology (IF 3.503), 139 (1), 47-54 (2009). Regenerating Cellulose from Ionic Liquids for Accelerated Enzymatic Hydrolysis. (doi: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2008.08.009) [Most Cited Paper Award 2009-2011] [Top Cited/Top Paper]
43. Hua Zhao*, Gary A. Baker, Zhiyan Song, Olarongbe Olubajo, Tanisha Crittle, and Darkeysha Peters. Green Chemistry (IF 9.480), 10 (6), 696-705 (2008). Designing Enzyme-Compatible Ionic Liquids that Can Dissolve Carbohydrates. (doi: 10.1039/b801489b) (Electronic Supplementary Information) (Erratum) [Top Cited]
42. Hua Zhao*, Zhiyan Song, Janet V. Cowins and Olarongbe Olubajo. International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IF 4.556), 9(1), 33-44 (2008). Microwave-Assisted Esterification of N-Acetyl-L-Phenylalanine Using Modified Mukaiyama’s Reagents: A New Approach Involving Ionic Liquids. (doi: 10.3390/ijms9010033)
41. Hua Zhao* and Zhiyan Song. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology (IF 2.75), 82(3), 304-312 (2007). Nuclear Magnetic Relaxation of Water in Ionic-Liquid Solutions: Determining the Kosmotropicity of Ionic Liquids and its Relationship with the Enzyme Enantioselectivity. (doi: 10.1002/jctb.1673)
40. [Review] Hua Zhao*. Chemical Engineering Communications (IF 1.802), 193(12), 1660-1677 (2006). Innovative Applications of Ionic Liquids as ‘Green’ Engineering Liquids. (doi: 10.1080/00986440600586537) [Most Cited]
39. Hua Zhao*, Lee Jackson, Zhiyan Song and Olarongbe Olubajo. Tetrahedron: Asymmetry (IF 2.126, 2016), 17(17), 2491-2498 (2006). Using Ionic Liquid [EMIM][CH3COO] as an Enzyme-'Friendly' Co-solvent for Resolution of Amino Acids. (doi:10.1016/j.tetasy.2006.09.009) [Top Paper]
38. [Review] Hua Zhao*. Biophysical Chemistry (IF 1.995), 122(3), 157-183 (August 1, 2006). Viscosity B-Coefficients and Standard Partial Molar Volumes of Amino Acids, and Their Roles in Interpreting the Protein (Enzyme) Stabilization. (doi: 10.1016/j.bpc.2006.03.008) [Most Cited/Top Paper]
37. Hua Zhao*, Lee Jackson, Zhiyan Song and Olarongbe Olubajo. Tetrahedron: Asymmetry (IF 2.126, 2016), 17(10), 1549-1553 (June 19, 2006). Enhancing Protease Enantioselectivity by Ionic Liquids Based on Chiral- or ω-Amino Acids. (doi: 10.1016/j.tetasy.2006.05.022)
36. [Review] Hua Zhao*. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology (IF 2.75), 81(6), 877-891 (June 2006). Are Ionic liquids Kosmotropic or Chaotropic? An Evaluation of Available Thermodynamic Parameters for Quantifying the Ion Kosmotropicity of Ionic Liquids. (doi: 10.1002/jctb.1449) [Erratum] [Most Cited/Most Accessed]
35. Hua Zhao*, Sophia Campbell, Jonathan Solomon, Zhiyan Song and Olarongbe Olubajo. Chinese Journal of Chemistry (in English, published by Wiley) (IF 3.826), 24(4), 580-584 (April 2006). Improving the Enzyme Catalytic Efficiency Using Ionic Liquids with Kosmotropic Anions. (doi: 10.1002/cjoc.200690111)
34. Hua Zhao*, Sophia M. Campbell, Lee Jackson, Zhiyan Song and Olarongbe Olubajo. Tetrahedron: Asymmetry (IF 2.126, 2016), 17(3), 377-383 (February 6, 2006). Hofmeister Series of Ionic Liquids: Kosmotropic Effect of Ionic Liquids on the Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Enantiomeric Phenylalanine Methyl Ester. (doi:10.1016/j.tetasy.2006.01.015) [Most Cited Paper Award 2006-2009]
33. Hua Zhao*, Olarongbe Olubajo, Zhiyan Song, Artez L. Sims, Terra E. Person, Rasheed A. Lawal and LaDena A. Holley. Bioorganic Chemistry (IF 4.831), 34(1), 15-25 (February 2006). Effect of Kosmotropicity of Ionic Liquids on the Enzyme Stability in Aqueous Solutions. (doi: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2005.10.004) [Most Cited/Top Paper]
32. [Review] Hua Zhao*. Journal of Molecular Catalysis B: Enzymatic (IF 2.189, 2015), 37(1-6), 16-25 (December 1, 2005). Effect of Ions and Other Compatible Solutes on Enzyme Activity, and its Implication for Biocatalysis Using Ionic Liquids. (doi:10.1016/j.molcatb.2005.08.007) [Most Cited/Top Paper]
31. [Review] Hua Zhao*, Shuqian Xia, and Peisheng Ma. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology (IF 2.75), 80(10), 1089-1096 (October 2005). Use of Ionic Liquids as 'Green' Solvents for Extractions. (doi: 10.1002/jctb.1333) [Most Cited/Most Accessed]
Co-Authored Work with My Collaborators
30. Alexus Williams, Keshawna Smith, Zarin Bhuiyan, Jasmine Phillips, Hua Zhao, and Takayuki Nitta*. Current Issues in Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, 35(4), 163-168 (2022). “Betulinic acid and its ionic derivatives impaired growth of prostate cancer cells without induction of GRP78 and CHOP”.
29. Jennifer A. Kist, Hua Zhao, Katie R. Mitchell-Koch, Gary A. Baker*. Journal of Materials Chemistry B, in press (2020). “The study and application of biomolecules in deep eutectic solvents”. (doi: 10.1039/d0tb01656j)
28. Fabrice Mutelet, Gary A. Baker, Hua Zhao, Brittani Churchill, and William E. Acree Jr*. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 317, 113983 (2020). Development of Abraham Model Correlations for Short-Chain Glycol-Grafted Imidazolium and Pyridinium Ionic Liquids from Inverse Gas-Chromatographic Measurements. (doi: 10.1016/j.molliq.2020.113983)
27. Fabrice Mutelet, Caroline Hussard, Gary A.Baker, Hua Zhao, Brittani Churchill, William E. Acree Jr*. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 304, 112786 (2020). Characterization of the Solubilizing Ability of Short-Chained Glycol-Grafted Ammonium and Phosphonium Ionic Liquids. (doi: 10.1016/j.molliq.2020.112786)
26. Kai Shen*, Harshavardhan Kenche, Hua Zhao, Jinping Li, Jasimine Stone. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications (BBRC), 508(1), 302-307 (2019). The Role of Extracellular Matrix Stiffness in Regulating Cytoskeletal Remodeling via Vinculin in Synthetic Smooth Muscle Cells. (doi: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2018.11.142)
25. Durgesh Vinod Wagle, Hua Zhao, Carol A. Deakyne*, and Gary A. Baker*. ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 6(6), 7525–7531 (2018). A Quantum Chemical Evaluation of Deep Eutectic Solvents for the Extractive Desulfurization of Fuel. (doi: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.8b00224)
24. Leonhard L. Sze, Shubha Pandey, Sudhir Ravula, Siddharth Pandey, Hua Zhao, Gary A. Baker*, and Sheila N. Baker*. ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 2(9), 2117–2123 (2014). Ternary Deep Eutectic Solvents Tasked for Carbon Dioxide Capture. (doi: 10.1021/sc5001594)
23. Durgesh V. Wagle, Hua Zhao and Gary A. Baker*. Accounts of Chemical Research, 47(8), 2299–2308 (2014). Deep Eutectic Solvents: Sustainable Media for Nanoscale and Functional Materials. (doi: 10.1021/ar5000488)
22. W. Huang, S. Tang,* Hua Zhao and S. Tian. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 52 (34), 11943–11947 (2013). Activation of Commercial CaO for Biodiesel Production from Rapeseed Oil Using a Novel Deep Eutectic Solvent. (doi: 10.1021/ie401292w)
21. Shubha Pandey, Gary A. Baker, Leonhard Sze, Siddharth Pandey, Ganesh Kamath, Hua Zhao and Sheila N. Baker*. New Journal of Chemistry, 37(4), 909-919 (2013). Ionic Liquids Containing Fluorinated β-Diketonate Anions: Synthesis, Characterization and Potential Applications. (doi:10.1039/C3NJ40855H)
20. Zhiyan Song,* Hua Zhao, Olarongbe Olubajo, Lewis B. Hall, Chauncey N. Orr, Courtney B. Askew. Canadian Journal of Chemistry, 90(5), 411-418 (2012). Characterizing the Binding of Nucleotide ATP on Serum Albumin by 31P NMR Diffusion. (doi: 10.1139/v2012-011)
19. Sheila N. Baker, Hua Zhao, Siddharth Pandey, William T. Heller, Frank V. Bright and Gary A. Baker*. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics,13(9), 3642-3644 (2011). Fluorescence Energy Transfer Efficiency in Labeled Yeast Cytochrome c: a Rapid Screen for Ion Biocompatibility in Aqueous Ionic Liquids. (doi: 10.1039/C0CP02345K)
18. Zhiyan Song*, Kari J. Parker, Idorenyin Enoh, Hua Zhao, Olarongbe Olubajo. Magnetic Resonance in Chemistry, 48(2), 123-128 (2010). Elucidation of Spermidine Interaction with Nucleotide ATP by Multiple NMR Techniques. (doi: 10.1002/mrc.2554)
17. Zhiyan Song*, Kari J. Parker, Idorenyin Enoh, Hua Zhao and Olarongbe Olubajo. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, 395(5), 1453-1459 (2009). Myosin-Catalyzed ATP Hydrolysis Elucidated by 31P NMR Kinetic Studies and 1H PFG-Diffusion Measurements. (doi: 10.1007/s00216-009-3109-x)
16. Zhiyan Song*, Artez Sims, Jemeral Eady, Hua Zhao and Olarongbe Olubajo. Canadian Journal of Analytical Sciences and Spectroscopy. 53(2), 45-51 (2008). Determining Nucleotide Acidity and Cation Binding Constants by 31P NMR.
Earlier Papers from My Undergraduate, Graduate and Post-doc Work
15. Chirality, 17(S1), S240-S242 (2005). Enantioseparation of the Esters of α-N-acetyl Amino Acids by Lipase in Ionic Liquid. (doi: 10.1002/chir.20132)
14. [Book Chapter] In Ionic Liquids IIIB: Fundamentals, Progress, Challenges, and Opportunities (Transformations and Processes), pp. 111-123, ACS Symposium Series No. 902, (edited by Robin D. Rogers and Kenneth R. Seddon), American Chemical Society, Washington DC, Distributed by Oxford University Press (April 2005), ISBN: 0841238944. Ionic Liquids: Highly Effective Medium for Enantiopure Amino Acids via Enzymatic Resolution.
13. Hua Zhao, Chemical Engineering Communications, 192(2), 145-154 (February 2005). Radial Distribution Functions in Liquids and Fractal Aggregates. (doi: 10.1080/00986440590473317)
12. [Book Chapter] In Handbook of Frozen Foods, pp. 55-65, Marcel Dekker Inc., New York (03/29/2004), ISBN 0-8247-4712-7. Frozen Food Packaging.
11. [Review] Physics and Chemistry of Liquids, 41(6), 545-557 (December 2003). Current Studies on Some Physical Properties of Ionic Liquids. (doi: 10.1080/003191031000117319)
10. Physics and Chemistry of Liquids, 41(5), 487-492 (October 2003). Preparation and Characterization of Three Room-Temperature Ionic Liquids. (doi: 10.1080/0031910031000155452)
9. International Journal of Polymeric Materials, 52 (9), 749-759 (September 2003). Optimization of a Process for Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) Preparation in Mixed Solvents. (doi: 10.1080/713743713)
8. Biotechnology Progress, 19(3), 1016-1018 (June 2003). Kinetic Study on the Enzymatic Resolution of Homophenylalanine Ester Using Ionic Liquids. (doi: 10.1021/bp025721b)
7. [Review] Aldrichimica Acta (IF 17.083), 35(3), 75-83 (December 2002). Applications of Ionic Liquids in Organic Synthesis.
6. Chemical Engineering Communications, 189(9), 1155-1195 (September 2002). A New Equation of State (HSFT) Based on Fractal Theory. (doi: 10.1080/00986440213880)
5. [Book Chapter] In Catalysis of Organic Reaction (edited by: Dennis Morrell), Chemical Industries, no. 89, 667-672, Marcel Dekker Inc., New York (11/13/2002), ISBN 0-8247-4132-3. Esterification of Amino Acids by Using Ionic Liquid as A Green Catalyst.
4. Biotechnology Letters, 24(15), 1257-1259 (August 2002). Enzymatic Resolution of Amino Acid Esters Using Ionic Liquid N-ethyl Pyridinium Trifluoroacetate. (doi: 10.1023/A:1016205924504)
3. Enantiomer, 7 (1), 1-3 (January 2002). Concise Synthesis and Enzymatic Resolution of L-(+)-Homophenylalanine Hydrochloride. (doi: 10.1080/10242430210706)
2. Enantiomer, 6 (6), 343-345 (December 2001). Chiral Synthesis and Enzymatic Resolution of S-(-)-Piperazine-2-Carboxylic Acid Using Enzyme Alcalase.
1. Acta Polymerica Sinica, (5), 524-529 (October 1997). The Study of Distribution of Substance of Carboxymethyl Cellulose Produced in Medium C6H6 – C2H5OH [Full-text].