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ARS Home Southeast Area New Orleans, Louisiana Southern Regional Research Center Cotton Chemistry and Utilization Research People & Locations







Sunghyun  Nam
                        Cotton Chemistry and Utilization Research

                        




                        
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                            ProjectsInnovative Approaches for Value Added Cotton-Containing Nonwovens
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                                                                    (D)Accession Number: 438164**Publications**
                                                (Clicking on the reprint icon
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                                                    will take you to the publication reprint.)Biodegradation Resistance of Cotton Fiber Doped with Interior and Exterior Silver Nanoparticles in Soil
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nam, S., Tewolde, H., He, Z., Rajasekaran, K., Cary, J.W., Thyssen, G.N., Zhang, H., Sickler, C.M., Islam, M. 2024. Biodegradation Resistance of Cotton Fiber Doped with Interior and Exterior Silver Nanoparticles in Soil. ACS Omega. 9(11): 13017-13027. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.3c09390.Multi-Omics Analysis of Pigmentation Related to Proanthocyanidin Biosynthesis in Brown Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hinchliffe, D.J., Naoumkina, M., Thyssen, G.N., Nam, S., Chang, S., Mccarty, J.C., Jenkins, J.N. 2024. Multi-Omics Analysis of Pigmentation Related to Proanthocyanidin Biosynthesis in Brown Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Frontiers in Plant Science. 15: 1372232. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2024.1372232.Exploration of cottonseed for value-added food and nonfood products

- (Proceedings)Assessment of Cellulose Nanofiber-Based Elastase Biosensors to Inflammatory Disease as a Function of Spacer Length and Fluorescence Response
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Easson, M.W., Jordan, J.H., Prevost, N.T., Edwards, J.V., Dupre, R.A., Hillyer, M.B., Lima, I.M., Nam, S. 2024. Assessment of Cellulose Nanofiber-Based Elastase Biosensors to Inflammatory Disease as a Function of Spacer Length and Fluorescence Response. ACS Applied Bio Materials. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsabm.3c00885.The effects of oil content on the structural and textural proper-ties of cottonseed butter/spread products
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)He, Z., Rogers, S.I., Nam, S., Klasson, K.T. 2023. The effects of oil content on the structural and textural properties of cottonseed butter/spread products. Foods. 12(22). Article 4158. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12224158.Unveiling the hidden value of cotton gin waste: natural synthesis and hosting of silver nanoparticles
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nam, S., Easson, M., Jordan, J.H., He, Z., Zhang, H., Santiago Cintron, M., Chang, S. Unveiling the hidden value of cotton gin waste: natural synthesis and hosting of silver nanoparticles. ACS Omega. 2023:8(34):31281–31292. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.3c03653.Roasting impact on the chemical composition of glandless cottonseed

- (Proceedings)He, Z., S. Nam, K. T. Klasson, and H. N. Cheng. 2023. Roasting impact on the chemical composition of glandless cottonseed. In: Proceedings of Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 10-12, 2023, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 70-79.Zero Waste Strategy for Cotton Gin Waste: Valorizing as a Nanotemplate

- (Abstract Only)Biodegradability and Antifungal Property of Nanosilver-Imbibed Cotton Fabric

- (Abstract Only)Characterization of the nonpolar and polar extractable components of glanded cottonseed for its valorization
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)He, Z., Nam, S., Liu, S., Zhao, Q. 2023. Characterization of the nonpolar and polar extractable components of glanded cottonseed for its valorization. Molecules. 28(10). Article 4181. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28104181Oxidative stability of cottonseed butter products under accelerated storage conditions
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Oxidative stability of cottonseed butter products under accelerated storage conditions
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)He, Z., Nam, S., Klasson, K.T. 2023. Oxidative stability of cottonseed butter products under accelerated storage conditions. Molecules. 28(4). Article 1599. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28041599.Raman spectroscopic assessment of fibers and seeds of six cotton genotypes
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)He, Z., Nam, S., Fang, D. 2023. Raman spectroscopic assessment of fibers and seeds of six cotton genotypes. Agricultural and Environmental Letters. 8. Article e20102. https://doi.org/10.1002/ael2.20102.Washable antimicrobial wipes fabricated from a blend of nanocomposite raw cotton fiber
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nam, S., Hinchliffe, D.J., Hillyer, M.B., Gary, L., He, Z. 2023. Washable antimicrobial wipes fabricated from a blend of nanocomposite raw cotton fiber. Molecules. 28(3). Article 1051. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28031051.Self-induced transformation of raw cotton to a nanostructured primary cell wall for a renewable antimicrobial surface
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nam, S., Hillyer, M.B., He, Z., Chang, S., Edwards, J.V. 2022. Self-induced transformation of raw cotton to a nanostructured primary cell wall for a renewable antimicrobial surface. Nanoscale Advances. 4(24):5404-5416. https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NA00665K.Washable antimicrobial wipes made from nanostructured raw cotton fibers

- (Proceedings)Intrafibrillar dispersion of cuprous oxide (Cu2O) nanoflowers within cotton cellulose fabrics for permanent antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral activity
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hillyer, M.B., Nam, S., Condon, B.D. 2022. Intrafibrillar dispersion of cuprous oxide (Cu2O) nanoflowers within cotton cellulose fabrics for permanent antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral activity. Molecules. 27:7706. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27227706.Molecular level characterization of the effect of roasting on the extractable components of glandless cottonseed by Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)He, Z., Liu, S., Nam, S., Klasson, K.T., Cheng, H.N. 2022. Molecular level characterization of the effect of roasting on the extractable components of glandless cottonseed by Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry. Journal of Food Chemistry. 403. Article 134404. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.134404.Thermosensitive textiles made from silver nanoparticle-filled brown cotton fibers
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nam, S., Baek, I., Hillyer, M.B., He, Z., Barnaby, J.Y., Condon, B.D., Kim, M.S. 2022. Thermosensitive textiles by silver nanoparticle-filled brown cotton fibers. Nanoscale Advances. 4:3725-3736. https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NA00279E.Thermal properties of silver nanoparticle-filled brown cotton fiber

- (Abstract Only)Silver nanoparticle-intercalated cotton fiber for catalytic degradation of aqueous organic dyes for water pollution mitigation
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hillyer, M.B., Jordan, J.H., Nam, S., Easson, M.W., Condon, B.D. 2022. Silver nanoparticle-intercalated cotton fiber for catalytic degradation of aqueous organic dyes for water pollution mitigation. Nanomaterials. 12(10):1621. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12101621.Chemical composition and thermogravimetric behaviors of glanded and glandless cottonseed kernels
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)He, Z., Nam, S., Zhang, H., Olanya, O.M. 2022. Chemical composition and thermogravimetric behaviors of glanded and glandless cottonseed kernels. Molecules. 27(1). Article 316. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27010316.New nano approach to self-sanitizing protective textiles

- (Abstract Only)Brown cotton fibers self-produce ag nanoparticles for regenerating their antimicrobial surfaces

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nam, S., Selling, G.W., Hillyer, M.B., Condon, B.D., Rahman, S., Chang, S. 2021. Brown cotton fibers self-produce ag nanoparticles for regenerating their antimicrobial surfaces. American Chemical Society Applied Nano Materials. 4(12):13112-13122.An environmentally-friendly sandwich-like structured nanocoating system for wash durable, flame retardant, and hydrophobic cotton fabrics

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zhang, D., Williams, B.L., Liu, J., Hou, Z., Smith, A.T., Nam, S., Nasir, Z., Patel, H., Partyka, A., Becher, E.M., Lofink, B.J., Santos, V.H., Peng, X., Sun, L. 2021. An environmentally-friendly sandwich-like structured nanocoating system for wash durable, flame retardant, and hydrophobic cotton fabrics. Cellulose. 28:10277-10289.One-step coassembled nanocoatings on paper for potential packaging applications

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chavez, S.E., Ding, H., Williams, B.L., Nam, S., Hou, Z., Zhang, D., Sun, L. 2021. One-step coassembled nanocoatings on paper for potential packaging applications. ES Materials & Manufacturing. 15:72-77.Ultraviolet-blocking protective textiles
                                                        

- (Book / Chapter)Rahamn, S., Alom, J., Nitai, A.S., Hasan, S., Ahmed, M.B., Nam, S., Mondal, I.H. 2022. Ultraviolet-blocking protective textiles. Book Chapter. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-90477-3.00012-2.Effect of integration location of silver nanoparticles for cotton fiber on their washing durability

- (Abstract Only)Interior vs. exterior incorporation of silver nanoparticles in cotton fiber and washing durability

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nam, S., Chavez, S.E., Hillyer, M.B., Condon, B.D., Shen, H., Sun, L. 2021. Interior vs. exterior incorporation of silver nanoparticles in cotton fiber and washing durability. AATCC The Association of Textile, Apparel and Materials Professional. 8(6):1-12.Recent developments of carboxymethyl cellulose
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Rahamn, M.S., Hasan, M.S., Nitai, A.S., Nam, A.S., Karmakar, A.K., Ahsan, M.S., Shiddiky, M.J.A., Ahmed, M.B. 2021. Recent developments of carboxymethyl cellulose. Polymers. 13:1345. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13081345.Surface and thermal characterization of cotton fibers of phenotypes differing in fiber length
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)He, Z., Nam, S., Fang, D.D., Cheng, H.N., He, J. 2021. Surface and thermal characterization of cotton fibers of phenotypes differing in fiber length. Polymers. 13(7). Article 994. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13070994.Comparison of the wood bonding performance of water- and alkali-soluble cottonseed protein fractions
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)He, Z., Cheng, H.N., Nam, S. 2021. Comparison of the wood bonding performance of water- and alkali-soluble cottonseed protein fractions. Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology. 35(14):1500-1517. https://doi.org/10.1080/01694243.2020.1850612.Thermal properties and surface chemistry of cotton varieties mineralized with calcium carbonate polymorphs by cyclic dipping
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nam, S., Park, Y., Hillyer, M.B., Hron, R.J., Ernst, N., Chang, S., Condon, B.D., Hinchliffe, D.J., Ford, E., Gibb, B.C. 2020. Thermal properties and surface chemistry of cotton varieties mineralized with calcium carbonate polymorphs by cyclic dipping. RSC Advances. 10(58):35214-35225. https://doi.org/10.1039/D0RA06265K.Development of flame-resistant cotton fabrics with casein using pad-dry-cure and supercritical fluids methods
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chang, S., Condon, B., Nam, S. 2020. Development of flame-resistant cotton fabrics with casein using pad-dry-cure and supercritical fluids methods. International Journal of Materials Science and Applications. 9(4):53-61. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijmsa.20200904.11.Antimicrobial and hemostatic activities of cotton-based dressings designed to address prolonged field care applications
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Edwards, J.V., Prevost, N.T., Yager, D., Nam, S., Graves, E.E., Santiago Cintron, M., Condon, B.D., Dacorta, J. 2021. Antimicrobial and hemostatic activities of cotton-based dressings designed to address prolonged field care applications. Military Medicine. 186(1):116-121. https://doi.org/10.1093/milmed/usaa271.Interior versus exterior silver nanoparticle-incorporated cotton fiber: comparison of silver release behaviors during washing

- (Abstract Only)Silver nanoparticle-infused cotton fiber: durability and aqueous release of silver in laundry water
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nam, S., Hillyer, M.B., Condon, B.D., Lum, J.S., Richards, M.N., Zhang, Q. 2020. Silver nanoparticle-infused cotton fiber: durability and aqueous release of silver in laundry water. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 68:13231-13240. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.9b07531.Practical SERS method for assessment of the washing durability of textiles containing silver nanoparticles
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nam, S., Ernst, N., Chavez, S.E., Hillyer, M.B., Condon, B.D., Gibb, B.D., Sun, L., Guo, H., He, L. 2020. Practical SERS method for assessment of the washing durability of textiles containing silver nanoparticles. Analytical Methods. 12(9):1186-1196. https://doi.org/10.1039/C9AY02545F.Flame resistant cotton fabric containing casein and inorganic materials using an environmentally-friendly microwave assisted technique
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chang, S., Condon, B., Smith, J., Nam, S. 2020. Flame resistant cotton fabric containing casein and inorganic materials using an environmentally-friendly microwave assisted technique. Fibers and Polymers. 21:2246-2252. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12221-020-9965-x.Quantification and spatial resolution of silver nanoparticles in cotton textiles by Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS)
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hillyer, M.B., Nam, S., Condon, B.D. 2020. Quantification and spatial resolution of silver nanoparticles in cotton textiles by Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS). Journal of Nanoparticle Research. 22(42):1-14. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11051-019-4740-x.Conformational analysis of xylobiose by DFT quantum mechanics
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ling, Z., Edwards, J.V., Nam, S., Xu, F., French, A.D. 2020. Conformational analysis of xylobiose by DFT quantum mechanics. Cellulose. 27:1207-1224. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-019-02874-3.Structural variations of cotton cellulose nanocrystals from deep eutectic solvent treatment: micro and nano scale
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ling, Z., Edwards, J.V., Guo, Z., Prevost, N.T., Nam, S., Wu, Q., French, A.D., Xu, F. 2019. Structural variations of cotton cellulose nanocrystals from deep eutectic solvent treatment: micro and nano scale. Cellulose. 26(2):861-876. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-018-2092-9.Innovative approach to flame retardant cotton fabrics with posphorous rich casein via by layer-by-layer processing
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chang, S., Condon, B.D., Smith, J.N., Nam, S. 2019. Innovative approach to flame retardant cotton fabrics with posphorous rich casein via by layer-by-layer processing. International Journal of Materials Science and Applications. 8(5):81-89. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijmsa.20190805.12.Antimicrobial and hemostatic activities of cotton-based dressings designed to address prolonged field care applications

- (Abstract Only)Surface-enhanced raman spectroscopy (SERS) for characterizing nanosilver in textiles

- (Abstract Only)Nanocellulose as a colorimetric biosensor for effective facile detection of human neutrophil elastase
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ling, Z., Xu, F., Edwards, J.V., Prevost, N.T., Nam, S., Condon, B.D., French, A.D. 2019. Nanocellulose as a colorimetric biosensor for effective facile detection of human neutrophil elastase. Carbohydrate Polymers. 216:360-368. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.04.027.Nanocellulose as a colorimetric biosensor for effective and facile detection of human neutrophil elastase
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ling, Z., Xu, F., Edwards, J.V., Prevost, N.T., Nam, S., Condon, B.D., French, A.D. 2019. Nanocellulose as a colorimetric biosensor for effective and facile detection of human neutrophil elastase. Carbohydrate Polymers. 216:360-368. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.04.027.A reinforced thermal barrier coat of a Na–tannic acid complex from the view of thermal kinetics
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nam, S., Easson, M.W., Condon, B.D., Hillyer, M.B., Sun, L., Xia, Z., Nagarajan, R. 2019. A reinforced thermal barrier coat of a Na–tannic acid complex from the view of thermal kinetics. RSC Advances. 9(19):10914-10926. https://doi.org/10.1039/c9ra00763f.Effects of ball milling on the structure of cotton cellulose
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ling, Z., Wang, T., Makerem, M., Santiago Cintron, M., Cheng, H.N., Kang, X., Bacher, M., Porthast, A., Rosenau, T., King, H.A., Delhom, C.D., Nam, S., Edwards, J.V., Kim, S., Xu, F., French, A.D. 2019. Effects of ball milling on the structure of cotton cellulose. Cellulose. 26(1):305-328. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-018-02230-x.Durability of silver nanoparticles dispersed into cotton fiber during consecutive laundering

- (Proceedings)Surface-enhanced raman spectroscopy for quantifying silver nanoparticles in cotton textiles

- (Proceedings)Stability and antibacterial assessment of copper nanoparticles dispersed on cotton fabrics
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Fontenot, K.R., Nam, S., French, A.D., Condon, B.D. 2019. Stability and antibacterial assessment of copper nanoparticles dispersed on cotton fabrics. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists Journal of Research. 6(3):8-19. https://doi.org/10.14504/ajr.6.3.2.Water-based binary polyol process for the controllable synthesis of silver nanoparticles inhibiting human and foodborne pathogenic bacteria
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nam, S., Park, B., Condon, B.D. 2018. Water-based binary polyol process for the controllable synthesis of silver nanoparticles inhibiting human and foodborne pathogenic bacteria. RSC Advances. 8:21937-21947. https://doi.org.10.1039/c8ra01823e.Growth mechanism of silver nanoparticles synthesized by water-based binary polyol reduction

- (Abstract Only)Thermally induced structural transitions in cotton fiber revealed by a finite mixture model of fiber tenacity distribution
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nam, S., Alhassan, D.A., Condon, B.D., French, A.D., Ling, Z. 2018. Thermally induced structural transitions in cotton fiber revealed by a finite mixture model of fiber tenacity distribution. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 6:7420-7431. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.7b04919.Effect of pre-heating on the thermal decomposition kinetics of cotton

- (Abstract Only)Recent advances in chemical modification and processing of cotton fibers for specific end-use applications

- (Abstract Only)Statistical behavior of the tensile property of heated cotton fiber

- (Abstract Only)Nanoengineered cotton wipes

- (Abstract Only)Intumescent flame-retardant cotton produced by tannic acid and sodium hydroxide
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nam, S., Condon, B.D., Xia, Z., Nagarajan, R., Hinchliffe, D.J., Madison, C.A. 2017. Intumescent flame-retardant cotton produced by tannic acid and sodium hydroxide. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis. 126:239-246. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaap.2017.06.003.Natural resistance of raw cotton fiber to heat evidenced by the suppressed depolymerization of cellulose

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nam, S., Condon, B.D., Liu, Y., He, Q. 2017. Natural resistance of raw cotton fiber to heat evidenced by the suppressed depolymerization of cellulose. Polymer Degradation and Stability. 138:133-141.Induction of low-level hydrogen peroxide generation by unbleached cotton nonwovens as potential wound dressing materials

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Edwards, J.V., Prevost, N.T., Nam, S., Hinchliffe, D.J., Condon, B.D., Yager, D. 2017. Low-level hydrogen peroxide generation by unbleached cotton nonwovens: implications for wound healing applications. Journal of Functional Biomaterials. 8(1):1-13. doi:10.3390/jfb8010009.Structure/function relations of chronic wound dressings and emerging concepts on the interface of nanocellulosic sensors
                                                        

- (Book / Chapter)Fontenot, K.R., Edwards, J.V., Haldane, D., Pircher, N., Liebner, F., Nam, S., Condon, B.D. 2020. Structure/function relations of chronic wound dressings and emerging concepts on the interface of nanocellulosic sensors. In: Flipponen, I., Peresin, M.S. Nypelo, T., editors. Lignocellulosics: Renewable Feedstock for (Tailored) Functional Materials and Nanotechnology. 1st edition. New York, NY:Elsevier Inc. p. 249-278.The in situ synthesis and application of silver nanoparticles as an antimicrobial agent for cotton fibers

- (Abstract Only)Silver-cotton nanocomposites: nano-design of microfibrillar structure causes morphological changes and increased tenacity
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nam, S., Condon, B.D., Delhom, C.D., Fontenot, K.R. 2016. Silver-cotton nanocomposites: nano-design of microfibrillar structure causes morphological changes and increased tenacity. Scientific Reports. 6(37320):1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/srep37320.Natural fire-defense of raw white and brown cotton fibers evidenced by suppressed unzipping depolymerization

- (Abstract Only)Increased understanding of cellulose crystallinity

- (Abstract Only)Calculating cellulose diffraction patterns

- (Abstract Only)High resistance to thermal decomposition in brown cotton is linked to tannins and sodium content

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nam, S., Kim, H.J., Condon, B.D., Hinchliffe, D.J., Chang, S., Mccarty, J.C., Madison, C.A. 2016. High resistance to thermal decomposition in brown cotton is linked to tannis and sodium content. Cellulose. 23(2):1137-1152.Segal crystallinity index revisited by the simulation of x-ray diffraction patterns of cotton cellulose IB and cellulose II

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nam, S., French, A.D., Condon, B.D., Concha, M.C. 2016. Segal crystallinity index revisited by the simulation of x-ray diffraction patterns of cotton cellulose IB and cellulose II. Carbohydrate Polymers. 135:1-9.Synthesis and assessment of peptide-nanocellulosic biosensors

- (Book / Chapter)Edwards, J.V., Fontenot, K.R., Prevost, N.T., Nam, S., Concha, M.C., Condon, B.D. 2016. Synthesis and assessment of peptide-nanocellulosic biosensors. In: Mondal, Md.I.H., editor. Nanocellulose, Cellulose Nanofibers and Cellulose Nanocomposites. New York, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc. p. 475-494.Effect of polyester blends in hydroentangled raw and bleached cotton nonwoven fabrics on the adsorption of alkyl-dimethyl-benzyl-ammonium chloride

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nam, S., Slopek, R.P., Condon, B.D., Sawhney, A.P. 2015. Effect of polyester blends in hydroentangled raw and bleached cotton nonwoven fabrics on the adsorption of alkyl-dimethyl-benzyl-ammonium chloride. Textile Research Journal. 85(12):1221-1233.Application of a phosphazene derivative as a flame retardant for cotton fabric using conventional method and supercritical CO2

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Fontenot, K.R., Easson, M.W., Smith, J.N., Madison, C.A., Nam, S., Nguyen, M.M., Chang, S., Condon, B.D. 2014. Application of a phosphazene derivative as a flame retardant for cotton fabric using conventional method and supercritical CO2. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists Journal of Research. 1(6):16-26.Comparison of biodegradation of low-weight hydroentangled raw cotton  nonwoven fabric and that of commonly used disposable nonwoven fabrics in the aerobic Captina silt loam soil

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nam, S., Slopek, R.P., Wolf, D., Warnock, M., Condon, B.D., Sawhney, A.P., Gbur, E., Reynolds, M.L., Allen Jr, H.C. 2015. Comparison of biodegradation of low-weight hydroentangled raw cotton  nonwoven fabric and that of commonly used disposable nonwoven fabrics in the aerobic Captina silt loam soil. Textile Research Journal. 86(2):155-166.Internally dispersed synthesis of uniform silver nanoparticles via in situ reduction of [Ag(NH3)2]+ along natural microfibrillar substructures of cotton fiber

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nam, S., Condon, B.D. 2014. Internally dispersed synthesis of uniform silver nanoparticles via in situ reduction of [Ag(NH3)2]+ along natural microfibrillar substructures of cotton fiber. Cellulose. 21:2963-2972.Development of rapid continuous dyeing process for heavy-weight nylon 6,6 carpet

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Dong, H., Carr, W., Cook, F.L., Nam, S. 2014. Development of rapid continuous dyeing process for heavy-weight nylon 6,6 carpet. Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics. 9(2):93-98.Enhanced thermal and combustion resistance of cotton linked to natural inorganic salt components
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nam, S., Condon, B.D., Foston, M.B., Chang, S. 2014. Enhanced thermal and combustion resistance of cotton linked to natural inorganic salt components. Cellulose. 21(1):791-802.Caging antimicrobial silver nanoparticles inside cotton

- (Proceedings)Nam, S., Condon, B.D. 2014. Caging antimicrobial silver nanoparticles inside cotton. Proceedings of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists Abstracts. 166-168.Electrokinetic analysis of hydroentangled greige cotton-synthetic fiber blends for absorbent technologies

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Edwards, J.V., Condon, B.D., Sawhney, A.P., Reynolds, M.L., Allen Jr, H.C., Nam, S., Bopp, A., Chen, J., Prevost, N.T. 2013. Electrokinetic analysis of hydroentangled greige cotton-synthetic fiber blends for absorbent technologies. Textile Research Journal. 83(18):1949-1960.Silver-cotton nanocomposite via in-situ synthesis of silver nanoparticles in self-controlling microfibrillar reactor

- (Abstract Only)Flame-retardant cotton barrier nonwovens for mattresses

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Parikh, D.V., Ingber, B.F., Nam, S., Bhat, G., Warnock, M., Harrington, L. 2013. Flame-retardant cotton barrier nonwovens for mattresses. Journal of Fire Sciences. 31(3):276-290.Influence of N-P base fiber reactive organophosphorus flame retardant on cotton thermal behavior

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Yoshioka-Tarver, M., Condon, B.D., Easson, M.W., Nam, S., Fortier, C.A., Madison, C.A., Ingber, B.F. 2012. Influence of N-P base fiber reactive organophosphorus flame retardant on cotton thermal behavior. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists Review. 12(5):52-59.Effect of urea additive on the thermal decomposition kinetics of flame retardant greige cotton nonwoven fabric

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nam, S., Condon, B.D., White, R.H., Zhao, Q., Fei, Y., Santiago Cintron, M. 2012. Effect of urea additive on the thermal decomposition kinetics of flame retardant greige cotton nonwoven fabric. Polymer Degradation and Stability. 97(5):738-746.Cone calorimeter evaluation of two flame retardant cotton fabrics

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)White, R.H., Nam, S., Parikh, D.V. 2013. Cone calorimeter evaluation of two flame retardant cotton fabrics. Fire and Materials: Flammability and Flame Retardant Textiles. 37(1):46-57.Evaluation of three flame retardant (FR) grey cotton blend nonwoven fabrics using micro-scale combustion calorimeter

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Parikh, D.V., Nam, S., He, Q. 2012. Evaluation of three flame retardant (FR) grey cotton blend nonwoven fabrics using micro-scale combustion calorimetry. Journal of Fire Sciences. 30(3):187-200.Effect of phosphorus and nitrogen on thermal decomposition kinetics of flame retardant cotton

- (Proceedings)Nam, S., Parikh, D.V., Condon, B.D., Yao, F. 2011. Effect of phosphorus and nitrogen on thermal decomposition kinetics of flame retardant cotton. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 1438-1443.Antibacterial flame retardant cotton high loft nonwovens

- (Proceedings)Uppal, R., Bhat, G., Akato, K., Parikh, D.V., Nam, S., Condon, B.D. 2011. Antibacterial flame retardant cotton high loft nonwovens. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 1429-1437.Effect of laundering hydroentangled cotton nonwoven fabrics

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