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The scientific motivation driving the work in Professor Broadbelt’s research group is unraveling complexity in reacting systems. They recognize that macroscopic observations are linked to microscopic phenomena, and analysis spanning these regimes provides the best opportunity for fundamental understanding and development of novel engineering strategies. The systems that they study, however, are sufficiently complex that the atomic-scale events leading to the observed behavior are obscured. They concentrate their efforts in three main topical areas using a combination of experiment and theory. Reaction systems that they model may consist of thousands of reactive intermediates and molecules and thus are too large for models to be developed without automated computer tools. Polymeric systems that they study require description of transformations of high molecular weight chains and evolution of low molecular weight products. Catalytic and biocatalytic systems that they investigate demand quantification of the interaction energies between numerous species and complex catalytic environments. They therefore develop capabilities to facilitate quantitative analysis and description of complex systems at the macroscopic level, and they devise strategies and apply tools for probing and quantifying molecular-level events.
Education/Academic qualification
Chemical Engineering, PhD, University of Delaware
… → 1994
Chemical Engineering, BS, Ohio State University
… → 1989
Research interests
- Complex kinetics modeling
- Catalysis
- Biocatalysis
- Polymerization
- Depolymerization
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ResIn: Responsible Innovation for Highly Recyclable Plastics
Dunn, J. M., Broadbelt, L. J. & Torkelson, J. M.
10/1/19 → 12/31/22
Project: Research project
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Collaborative Research: Towards a Generalized Microkinetic Description of Lignin Liquefaction
8/15/19 → 7/31/22
Project: Research project
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Identifying Performance Advantaged Biobased Chemicals Utilizing Bioprivileged Molecules
Iowa State University, Department of Energy
10/1/18 → 12/31/21
Project: Research project
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Biosynthesis of bioprivileged, linear molecules via novel carboligase reactions
Kelleher, N. L., Broadbelt, L. J., Thomas, P. M. & Tyo, K. E. J.
9/15/18 → 9/14/21
Project: Research project
Research Output
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Review of the kinetics and simulations of linseed oil autoxidation
Orlova, Y., Harmon, R. E., Broadbelt, L. J. & Iedema, P. D., Feb 2021, In: Progress in Organic Coatings. 151, 106041.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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A Review on Lignin Liquefaction: Advanced Characterization of Structure and Microkinetic Modeling
Terrell, E., Dellon, L. D., Dufour, A., Bartolomei, E., Broadbelt, L. J. & Garcia-Perez, M., Jan 15 2020, In: Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. 59, 2, p. 526-555 30 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
8 Scopus citations -
Ligands, Receptors, and Transcription Factors that Mediate Inter-Cellular and Intra-Cellular Communication during Ovarian Follicle Development
Bernabé, B. P., Woodruff, T., Broadbelt, L. J. & Shea, L. D., Feb 1 2020, In: Reproductive Sciences. 27, 2, p. 690-703 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2 Scopus citations -
Noncontact catalysis: Initiation of selective ethylbenzene oxidation by Au cluster-facilitated cyclooctene epoxidation
Peng, A., Kung, M. C., Brydon, R. R. O., Ross, M. O., Qian, L., Broadbelt, L. J. & Kung, H. H., Jan 31 2020, In: Science Advances. 6, 5, eaax6637.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Scopus citations -
Product Value Modeling for a Natural Gas Liquid to Liquid Transportation Fuel Process
Stadtherr, M. A., Allen, D. T., Ganesh, H. S., Dean, D. P., Vernuccio, S., Edgar, T. F., Baldea, M. & Broadbelt, L. J., Feb 19 2020, In: Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. 59, 7, p. 3109-3119 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Scopus citations