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                            ProjectsAlleviating Specialty Crop Export Barriers to France with Home Compostable Stickers
                                                    Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (A)Accession Number: 441951Zero Waste Agricultural Processing
                                                    In-House Appropriated
                                                                    (D)Accession Number: 439387Bioproducts and Biopolymers from Agricultural Feedstocks
                                                    In-House Appropriated
                                                                    (D)Accession Number: 438296Advanced Carbon From Almond Byproducts
                                                    Interagency Reimbursable Agreement
                                                                    (I)Accession Number: 438815Advanced Carbon From Almond Byproducts - Vapor Dose, LLC
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 439276Advanced Carbon from Almond Byproducts - West Biofuels
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 439282**Publications**
                                                (Clicking on the reprint icon
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                                                    will take you to the publication reprint.)Valorizing tree-nutshell particles as delivery vehicles for a natural herbicide
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kim, J., Chan, K.L., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Ford, D.E., Orcutt, K.B., Palumbo, J.D., Tam, C.C., Orts, W.J. 2023. Valorizing tree-nutshell particles as delivery vehicles for a natural herbicide. Methods and Protocols. 7(1). Article 1. https://doi.org/10.3390/mps7010001.High-efficiency fungal pathogen intervention for seed protection: new utility of long-chain alkyl gallates as heat-sensitizing agents
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kim, J., Chan, K.L., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Palumbo, J.D., Orts, W.J. 2023. High-efficiency fungal pathogen intervention for seed protection: new utility of long-chain alkyl gallates as heat-sensitizing agents. Frontiers in Fungal Biology. 4. Article 1172893. https://doi.org/10.3389/ffunb.2023.1172893.Protonation of surface carboxyls on rice straw cellulose nanofibrils: Effect on the aerogel structure, modulus, strength, and wet resiliency
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Patterson, G.D., McManus, J.D., Orts, W.J., Hsieh, Y. 2023. Protonation of surface carboxyls on rice straw cellulose nanofibrils: Effect on the aerogel structure, modulus, strength, and wet resiliency. Biomacromolecules. 24(5):2052-2062. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.biomac.2c01478.Polyhydroxyalkanoate production in Pseudomonas putida from alkanoic acids
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cal, A.J., Sikkema, D., Hathwaik, U.I., Orts, W.J., Lee, C.C. 2023. Polyhydroxyalkanoate production in Pseudomonas putida from alkanoic acids. PLOS. 18(7). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0284377.Combinatorial enzyme approach to convert wheat insoluble arabinoxylan to bioactive oligosaccharides
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wong, D., Batt Throne, S.B., Orts, W.J. 2023. Combinatorial enzyme approach to convert wheat insoluble arabinoxylan to bioactive oligosaccharides. BioResources. 11(1):1-10. https://doi.org/10.4236/aer.2023.111001.Computational studies of rubber ozonation explain the effectiveness of 6PPD as an antidegradant and the mechanism of its quinone formation
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Rossomme, E.C., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Orts, W.J., McMahan, C.M., Head-Gordon, M. 2023. Computational studies of rubber ozonation explain the effectiveness of 6PPD as an antidegradant and the mechanism of its quinone formation. Environmental Science and Technology. 57(13):5216-5230. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.2c08717.Compression molded cellulose fiber foams
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J., Klamczynski, A.P., Shogren, R., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Wood, D.F., Lee, C.C., Chiou, B. 2023. Compression molded cellulose fiber foams. Cellulose. 30:3489-3503. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-023-05111-0.Garbage to nanocellulose: Quantitative isolation and characterization of steam-treated carboxymethyl holocellulose nanofibrils from municipal solid waste
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Patterson, G.D., McManus, J.D., McSpedon, D., Nazneen, S., Wood, D.F., Williams, T.G., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Orts, W.J. 2023. Garbage to nanocellulose: Quantitative isolation and characterization of steam-treated carboxymethyl holocellulose nanofibrils from municipal solid waste. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 11(7). Article 2727-2736. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.2c05236.Evidence of silane coupling in torrefied agro-industrial residue-filled poly(styrene-co-butadiene) rubber compounds
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Torres, L.F., McCaffrey, Z., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J., McMahan, C.M. 2023. Evidence of silane coupling in torrefied agro-industrial residue-filled poly(styrene-co-butadiene) rubber compounds. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 140(12). Article e53646. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.53646.Cellulose and lignocellulose nanofibrils and amphiphilic and wet-resilient aerogels with concurrent sugar extraction from almond hulls
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Patterson, G.D., Orts, W.J., McManus, J.D., Hsieh, Y. 2022. Cellulose and lignocellulose nanofibrils and amphiphilic and wet-resilient aerogels with concurrent sugar extraction from almond hulls. ACS Agricultural Science and Technology. 3(1):140-151. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.2c00264.Effect of an eco-friendly cuminaldehyde guanylhydrazone disinfectant on Shiga toxin production and global transcription of Escherichia coli
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wang, Y., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Rasooly, R., Carter, M.Q., Orts, W.J., Gu, Y.Q., He, X. 2022. Effect of an eco-friendly cuminaldehyde guanylhydrazone disinfectant on Shiga toxin production and global transcription of Escherichia coli. Toxins. 14(11). Article 752. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins14110752.Polyhydroxybutyrate rice hull and torrefied rice hull biocomposites
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)McCaffrey, Z., Cal, A., Torres, L.F., Chiou, B., Wood, D.F., Williams, T.G., Orts, W.J. 2022. Polyhydroxybutyrate rice hull and torrefied rice hull biocomposites. Polymers. 14(18). Article 3882. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14183882.Metabolic engineering of Bacillus subtilis with an endopolygalacturonase gene isolated from Pectobacterium. carotovorum, a plant pathogenic bacterial strain
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Rafique, N., Bashir, S., Khan, M., Hayat, I., Orts, W.J., Wong, D. 2021. Metabolic engineering of Bacillus subtilis with an endopolygalacturonase gene isolated from Pectobacterium. carotovorum, a plant pathogenic bacterial strain. PLoS ONE. 16(12). Article e0256562. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0256562.Safer sunscreens: investigation of naturally derived UV absorbers for potential use in consumer products
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hart-Cooper, W.M., Orts, W.J., Thompson, A.J., Johnson, K., Cunniffe, J. 2021. Safer sunscreens: investigation of naturally derived UV absorbers for potential use in consumer products. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 9:9085-9092. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.1c02504.Investigation of naturally derived UV absorbers for potential use in consumer products
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thompson, A.J., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Cunniffe, J.C., Johnson, K., Orts, W.J. 2021. nvestigation of naturally derived UV absorbers for potential use in consumer products. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 9(27):9085-9092. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.1c02504.More than just the kernel

- (Trade Journal)Wood, D.F., Torres, L.F., Mc Caffrey, Z., Williams, T.G., Chiou, B., Mc Mahan, C.M., Orts, W.J. 2021. More than just the kernel. Nutfruit Magazine. https://www.nutfruit.org/industry/publications/inc-magazine/articles/detail/.Production of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutryate) copolymers in Bacillus megaterium

- (Abstract Only)Torrefaction of almond and walnut byproducts
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)McCaffrey, Z., Torres, L.F., Chiou, B., Ferrier, S., Silva, L., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J. 2021. Torrefaction of almond and walnut byproducts. Frontiers in Energy Research. 9. Article 643306. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenrg.2021.643306.Torrefied agro-industrial residue as filler in natural rubber compounds
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Torres, L.F., McCaffrey, Z., Washington, W., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J., McMahan, C.M. 2021. Torrefied agro-industrial residue as filler in natural rubber compounds. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 138(28). Article e50684. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.50684.Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and their alternatives in paper food packaging
                                                        

- (Review Article)Glenn, G.M., Shogren, R., Jin, X., Orts, W.J., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Olson, L. 2021. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and their alternatives in paper food packaging. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety. 20(3):2596-2625. https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.12726.Changes on structural characteristics of cellulose pulp fiber incubated for different times in anaerobic digestate
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Tonoli, G., Holtman, K.M., Silva, L., Wood, D.F., Torres, L.F., Williams, T.G., Oliveira, J., Fonseca, A., Klamczynski, A.P., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2021. Changes on structural characteristics of cellulose pulp fiber incubated for different times in anaerobic digestate. Cerne. 27. Article e-102647. https://doi.org/10.1590/01047760202127012647.Production of polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymers containing 4-hydroxybutyrate in engineered Bacillus megaterium
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cal, A.J., Kibblewhite, R.E., Sikkema, D.W., Torres, L.F., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Orts, W.J., Lee, C.C. 2020. Production of polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymers containing 4-hydroxybutyrate in engineered Bacillus megaterium. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 168:86-92. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.12.015.Combinatorial enzyme approach for production and screening of libraries of Feruloyl Oligosaccharides
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wong, D., Batt Throne, S.B., Orts, W.J. 2020. Combinatorial enzyme approach for production and screening of libraries of Feruloyl Oligosaccharides. Advances in Enzyme Research. 8:27-37. https://doi.org/10.4236/aer.2020.83003.Redispersion and structural change evaluation of dried microfibrillated cellulose
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Silva, L., Dos Santos, A., Torres, L.F., McCaffrey, Z., Klamczynski, A.P., Glenn, G.M., Sena Neto, A., Wood, D.F., Williams, T.G., Orts, W.J., Damásio, R.P., Tonoli, G. 2020. Redispersion and structural change evaluation of dried microfibrillated cellulose. Carbohydrate Polymers. 252. Article 117165. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.117165.Properties of gluten foams containing different additives
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chiou, B., Cao, T.K., Bilbao-Sainz, C., Vega-Galvez, A., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2020. Properties of gluten foams containing different additives. Industrial Crops and Products. 152. Article 112511. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2020.112511.Biodegradation of cotton, PET, and PHB fibers in compost conditions

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Evaluation of biodegradation of polylactic acid mineral composites in composting conditions
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Flynn, A., Torres, L.F., Hart-Cooper, W.M., McCaffrey, Z., Glenn, G.M., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J. 2020. Evaluation of biodegradation of polylactic acid mineral composites in composting conditions. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 137(32). Article 48939. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.48939.Air and steam gasification of almond residues
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)McCaffrey, Z., Thy, P., Long, M., Oliveira, M., Wang, L., Torres, L.F., Aktas, T., Chiou, B., Orts, W.J., Jenkins, B. 2019. Air and steam gasification of almond residues. Fuel Processing Technology. 7(21):84. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenrg.2019.00084.Massaranduba sawdust: a potential source of charcoal and activated carbon
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Castro, J.P., Nobre, J.C., Napoli, A., Bianchi, M., Moulin, J.C., Chiou, B., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Orts, W.J., Tonoli, G.D. 2019. Massaranduba sawdust: a potential source of charcoal and activated carbon. Polymers. 11(8). Article 1276. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym11081276.Ketalization of 2-Heptanone to prolong its activity as mite repellant for the protection of honey bees
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Borries, F.A., Kudla, A.M., Kim, S., Allston, T.D., Eddingsaas, N.C., Shey, J., Orts, W.J., Klamczynski, A.P., Glenn, G.M., Miri, M.J. 2019. Ketalization of 2-Heptanone to prolong its activity as mite repellant for the protection of honey bees. 99(14):6267-6277. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.9900.Plant-based materials and transitioning to a circular economy
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shogren, R.L., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J., Glenn, G.M. 2019. Plant-based materials and transitioning to a circular economy. Sustainable Production and Consumption. 19:194-215. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spc.2019.04.007.Polyhydroxyalkanoate production in Pseudomonas putida from alkanoic acids

- (Abstract Only)Sikkema, D.W., Cal, A.J., Hathwaik, U.I., Kibblewhite, R.E., Orts, W.J., Lee, C.C. 2019. Polyhydroxyalkanoate production in Pseudomonas putida from alkanoic acids. Meeting Abstract. [abstract]. ASM Microbe 2019 conference, San Francisco, CA.  June 20-24, 2019.Hydrothermal carbonization of various paper mill sludges: an observation of solid fuel properties
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Saha, N., Saba, A., Saha, P., McGaughy, K., Franqui-Villanueva, D.M., Orts, W.J., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Reza, T.M. 2019. Hydrothermal carbonization of various paper mill sludges: an observation of solid fuel properties. Energies. 12(5):858. https://doi.org/10.3390/en12050858.Cellulose sheets made from micro/nanofibrillated fibers of bamboo, jute, and eucalyptus cellulose pulps

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Tonoli, G.H., Sá, V.A., Guimarães, M.J., Fonseca, A., Glenn, G.M., Moulin, J.C., Panthapulakkal, S., Sain, M., Wood, D.F., Williams, T.G., Torres, L.F., Orts, W.J. 2019. Cellulose sheets made from micro/nanofibrillated fibers of bamboo, jute, and eucalyptus cellulose pulps. Cellulose Chemistry and Technology. 53(3):291-305.Nucleation and plasticization with recycled low-molecular-weight poly-3-hydroxybutyrate toughens virgin poly-3-hydroxybutyrate
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cal, A.J., Grubbs, B., Torres, L.F., Riiff, T.J., Orts, W.J., Lee, C.C. 2019. Nucleation and plasticization with recycled low-molecular-weight poly-3-hydroxybutyrate toughens virgin poly-3-hydroxybutyrate. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 136(17):47432. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.47432.Bio-based thin films of cellulose nanofibrils and magnetite for potential application in green electronics
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Arantes, A.C., Silva, L.E., Wood, D.F., Almeida, C.D., Tonoli, G.H., Oliveira, J.E., Silva, J.P., Williams, T.G., Orts, W.J., Bianchia, M. 2018. Bio-based thin films of cellulose nanofibrils and magnetite for potential application in green electronics. Carbohydrate Polymers. 207:100-107. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.11.081.Bio-based thin films of cellulose nanofibrils and magnetite for application in green electronics
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Arantes, A., Silva, L., Wood, D.F., Almeida, C., Tonoli, G., Oliveira, J., Silva, J., Williams, T.G., Orts, W.J., Bianchia, M. 2018. Bio-based thin films of cellulose nanofibrils and magnetite for application in green electronics. Carbohydrate Polymers. 207(1):100-107. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.11.081.Recycled polyproplene-polyethylene torrefied almond shell biocomposites
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)McCaffrey, Z., Torres, L.F., Flynn, S.M., Cao, T.K., Chiou, B., Klamczynski, A.P., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2019. Recycled polyproplene-polyethylene torrefied almond shell biocomposites. Industrial Crops and Products. 125:425-432. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2018.09.012.Polyhydroxyalkanoate production in pseudomonas

- (Abstract Only)Sikkema, D., Cal, A.J., Ponce, M.I., Orts, W.J., Lee, C.C., Hathwaik, U.I. 2018. Polyhydroxyalkanoate production in pseudomonas. Meeting Abstract. 25th Annual BEPS Conference. September 20-22, 2017. Albany, CA.Isolation of ligninolytic Bacillus sp. strains for depolymerization of alkali lignin
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shah, T.A., Tabassum, R., Orts, W.J., Lee, C.C. 2019. Isolation of ligninolytic Bacillus sp. strains for depolymerization of alkali lignin. Journal of Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy. 38(3):e13036. https://doi.org/10.1002/ep.13036.Combinatorial enzyme approach to produce Oligosaccharides of diverse structures for functional screen
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wong, D., Feng, D., Batt, S.B., Orts, W.J. 2018. Combinatorial enzyme approach to produce Oligosaccharides of diverse structures for functional screen. Advances in Enzyme Research. 6(2):11-20. https://doi.org/10.4236/aer.2018.62002.Main characteristics of underexploited Amazonian palm fibers for using as potential reinforcing materials
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Fonseca, A.O., Raabe, J., Dias, L.S., Baliza, A.T., Costa, T., Silva, L., Vasconcelos, R.P., Marconcini, J., Savastano, H.J., Mendes, L., Yu, A., Orts, W.J., Tonoli, G. 2018. Main characteristics of underexploited Amazonian palm fibers for using as potential reinforcing materials. Waste and Biomass Valorization. 10:3125-3142. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-018-0295-9.Activated carbons prepared by physical activation from different pretreatments of amazon piassava fibers
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Castro, J.P., Nobre, J.C., Bianchi, M., Trugilho, P., Napoli, A., Chiou, B., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Orts, W.J., Tonoli, G.D. 2018. Activated carbons prepared by physical activation from different pretreatments of amazon piassava fibers. Journal of Natural Fibers. 16(7):961-976. https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2018.1442280.Torrefaction kinetics of almond and walnut shells
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chiou, B., Cao, T.K., Valenzuela-Medina, D., Bilbao-Sainz, C., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Milczarek, R.R., Du, W.N., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2017. Torrefaction kinetics of almond and walnut shells. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry. volume 9, Article 643306. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-017-6721-6.Proteins and amino acids as biobased polymer modifiers

- (Abstract Only)Mcmahan, C.M., Hathwaik, U.I., Torres, L.F., Lhamo, D., Orts, W.J. 2017. Proteins and amino acids as biobased polymer modifiers.  [abstract].Production and uses of low molecular weight 3-hydroxybutyrate polymers and oligomers

- (Abstract Only)Cal, A.J., Grubbs, B., Torres, L.F., Riiff, T.J., Orts, W.J., Lee, C.C. 2017. Production and uses of low molecular weight 3-hydroxybutyrate polymers and oligomers. Meeting Abstract. 25th Annual BEPS Conference. September 20-22, 2017. Albany, CA.Pilot scale high solids anaerobic digestion of steam autoclaved municipal solid waste (MSW) pulp

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Holtman, K.M., Bozzi, D.V., Franquivillanueva, D.M., Offeman, R.D., Orts, W.J. 2017. Pilot scale high solids anaerobic digestion of steam autoclaved municipal solid waste (MSW) pulp. Renewable Energy. 113(113):257-265.Design and testing of safer more effective preservatives for
consumer products
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Buckley, H.L., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Kim, J.H., Faulkner, D.N., Cheng, L.W., Chan, K.L., Vulpe, C.D., Orts, W.J., Amrose, S.E., Mulvihill, M.J. 2017. Design and testing of safer, more effective preservatives for consumer products. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 5(5):4320-4331. doi: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.7b00374.Small-angle neutron scattering studies on an idealized diesel biofuel platform
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Riff, T.J., Webb, M.A., Orts, W.J., Aramthanapon, K. 2017. Small-angle neutron scattering studies on an idealized diesel biofuel platform. Energy and Fuels. 31(4):3995-4002. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.6b03185.Production and characterization of microbial polyhydroxyalkanoates

- (Abstract Only)Cal, A.J., Sikkema, D.W., Ponce, M.I., Orts, W.J., Lee, C.C. 2017. Production and characterization of microbial polyhydroxyalkanoates. Meeting Abstract. American Chemical Society. p.340.Renewable hybrid nanocatalyst from magnetite and cellulose fortreatment of textile effluents

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Arantes, A.C., Almeida, C.G., Dauzacker, L.C., Bianchi, M., Wood, D.F., Williams, T.G., Orts, W.J., Tonoli, G.H. 2017. Renewable hybrid nanocatalyst from magnetite and cellulose fortreatment of textile effluents. Carbohydrate Polymers. 163:101-107. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.01.007.Combinatorial enzyme technology: Conversion of pectin to oligo species and its effect on microbial growth

- (Abstract Only)Combinatorial enzyme technology: Conversion of pectin to oligo species and its effect on microbial growth

- (Abstract Only)Combinatorial enzyme technology for the conversion of agricultural fibers to functional properties

- (Abstract Only)Combinatorial enzyme technology for the conversion of agricultural fibers to functional properties

- (Abstract Only)Antifungal efficacy of octylgallate and 4-isopropyl-3-methylphenol for control of Aspergillus
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kim, J.H., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Chan, K.L., Cheng, L.W., Orts, W.J., Johnson, K. 2016. Antifungal efficacy of octylgallate and 4-isopropyl-3-methylphenol for control of Aspergillus. Microbiology Discovery. 4:2.Production of D-xylonic acid from hemicellulose using artificial enzyme complexes

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lee, C.C., Kibblewhite, R.E., Paavola, C., Orts, W.J., Wagschal, K.C. 2017. Production of D-xylonic acid from hemicellulose using artificial enzyme complexes. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology. 27(1):77–83 doi: 10.4014/jmb.1606.06041.Biopolymer films to control fusarium dry rot and their application to preserve potato tubers
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bilbao-Sainz, C., Chiou, B., Valenzuela-Medina, D., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J., Vega-Galvez, A. 2016. Biopolymer films to control fusarium dry rot and their application to preserve potato tubers. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 133:44017. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.44017.Biopolymer films to control fusarium dry rot and their application to preserve potato tubers

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bilbao-Sainz, C., Chiou, B., Valenzuela-Medina, D., Imam, S.H., Vega-Galvez, A., Orts, W.J. 2016. Biopolymer films to control fusarium dry rot and their application to preserve potato tubers. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. doi:10.1002/app.44017.Production of glucaric acid from hemicellulose substrate by rosettasome enzyme assemblies

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lee, C.C., Kibblewhite, R.E., Paavola, C., Orts, W.J., Wagschal, K.C. 2016. Production of glucaric acid from hemicellulose substrate by rosettasome enzyme assemblies. Molecular Biotechnology. 58:489.Cloning and expression of Pectobacterium carotovorum endo-polygalacturonase gene in Pichia pastoris for production of oligogalacturonates

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wong, D., Rafique, N., Tabassum, R., Awan, S., Orts, W.J. 2016. Cloning and expression of Pectobacterium carotovorum endo-polygalacturonase gene in Pichia pastoris for production of oligogalacturonates. BioResources. 11(2):5204-5214.Biorefinery developments for advanced biofuels from a widening array of biomass feedstocks

- (Review Article)Orts, W.J., McMahan, C.M. 2016. Biorefinery developments for advanced biofuels from a widening array of biomass feedstocks. BioEnergy Research. 9(2):430-446. doi: 10.1007/s12155-016-9732-4.A pilot-scale steam autoclave system for treating municipal solid waste for recovery of renewable organic content: Operational results and energy usage

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Holtman, K.M., Bozzi, D.V., Franqui-Villanueva, D.M., Offeman, R.D., Orts, W.J. 2016. A pilot-scale steam autoclave system for treating municipal solid waste for recovery of renewable organic content: Operational results and energy usage. Waste Management and Research. 34(5):457-464. doi: 10.1177/0734242x16636677.Torrefaction of almond shells: effects of torrefaction conditions on properties of solid and condensate products

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chiou, B., Valenzuela-Medina, D., Bilbao-Sainz, C., Klamczynski, A., Avena-Bustillos, R.D., Milczarek, R.R., Du, W., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2016. Torrefaction of almond shells: effects of torrefaction conditions on properties of solid and condensate products. Industrial Crops and Products. 86:40-48.Torrefaction of almond shells: effects of torrefaction conditions on properties of solid and condensate products

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chiou, B., Valenzuela-Medina, D., Bilbao-Sainz, C., Klamczynski, A., Avena-Bustillos, R.D., Milczarek, R.R., Du, W., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2016. Torrefaction of almond shells: Effects of torrefaction conditions on properties of solid and condensate products. Industrial Crops and Products. 86:40-48.Methanotrophic production of copolymer, poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate), with high hydroxyvalerate content

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cal, A.J., Ponce, M.I., Franquivillanueva, D.M., Orts, W.J., Pieja, A., Lee, C.C. 2016. Methanotrophic production of copolymer, poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate), with high hydroxyvalerate content. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 87:302.Properties of cellulose micro/nanofibers obtained from eucalyptus pulp fiber treated with anaerobic digestate and high shear mixing

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Tonoli, G., Holtman, K.M., Glenn, G.M., Fonseca, A., Wood, D.F., Williams, T.G., Sa, V., Torres, L., Klamczynski, A., Orts, W.J. 2016. Properties of cellulose micro/nanofibers obtained from eucalyptus pulp fiber treated with anaerobic digestate and high shear mixing. Cellulose. 23(2):1239-1256. doi: 10.1007/s10570-016-0890-5.Testing for sustainable preservatives

- (Trade Journal)Byrne, A.P., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Johnson, K., Stanker, L.H., Wong, D., Orts, W.J. 2016. Testing for sustainable preservatives. Home and Personal Products Industry Magazine (HAPPI). p. 2.Rice microstructure

- (Abstract Only)Wood, D.F., Williams, T.G., Orts, W.J. 2015. Rice microstructure. Meeting Abstract. p.359.Countercurrent extraction of soluble sugars from almond hulls and assessment of the bioenergy potential

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Holtman, K.M., Offeman, R.D., Franquivillanueva, D.M., Bayati, A.K., Orts, W.J. 2015. Countercurrent extraction of soluble sugars from almond hulls and assessment of the bioenergy potential. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 63(9):2490-2498. doi: 10.1021/jf5048332.Nanostructure enzyme assemblies for biomass conversion

- (Abstract Only)Lee, C.C., Kibblewhite, R.E., Templeton, P.D., Orts, W.J., Paavola, C., Wagschal, K.C. 2015. Nanostructure enzyme assemblies for biomass conversion. 37th Symposium for Biotechnology. Meeting Abstract. PSI: M110.Quantifying landfill biogas production potential in the U.S.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Schauer-Gimenez, A., Cal, A.J., Morse, M., Pieja, A., Holtman, K.M., Orts, W.J. 2014. Quantifying landfill biogas production potential in the U.S.. Biocycle. 55(10):43.Torrefaction of pomaces and nut shells

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chiou, B., Valenzuela-Medina, D., Bilbao-Sainz, C., Klamczynski, A., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Milczarek, R.R., Du, W., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2014. Torrefaction of pomaces and nut shells. Bioresource Technology. 177:58-65.Leaching behavior of water-soluble carbohydrates from almond hulls

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Offeman, R.D., Dao, G.T., Holtman, K.M., Orts, W.J. 2014. Leaching behavior of water-soluble carbohydrates from almond hulls. Industrial Crops and Products. 65(65):488-495.Torrefied biomass-polypropylene composites

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chiou, B., Valenzuela-Medina, D., Wechsler, M., Bilbao-Sainz, C., Klamczynski, A., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2014. Torrefied biomass-polypropylene composites. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. doi: 10.1002/app.41582.Solution blow spun Poly(lactic acid)/Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose nanofibers with antimicrobial properties

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bilbao-Sainz, C., Chiou, B., Valenzuela-Medina, D., Du, W., Gregorski, K.S., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2014. Solution blow spun Poly(lactic acid)/Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose nanofibers with antimicrobial properties. European Polymer Journal. 54:1-10.Synthesis, characterization and nanocomposite formation of poly(glycerol succinate-co-maleate) with cellulose nanowhiskers

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Medeiros, E.S., Offeman, R.D., Klamczynski, A., Glenn, G.M., Mattoso, L.H., Orts, W.J. 2014. Synthesis, characterization and nanocomposite formation of poly(glycerol succinate-co-maleate) with cellulose nanowhiskers. Journal of Polymers and the Environment. 22(2):219-226.Almond hulls as a biofuels feedstock: Variations in carbohydrates by variety and location in California

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Offeman, R.D., Holtman, K.M., Covello, K.M., Orts, W.J. 2014. Almond hulls as a biofuels feedstock: Variations in carbohydrates by variety and location in California. Industrial Crops and Products. 54(54):109-114.Torrefaction of agricultural by-products: Effects of temperature and time on energy yields

- (Abstract Only)Antimicrobial PLA-based nanofibers developed by solution blow spinning
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Martinez-Sanz, M., Bilbao-Sainz, C., Du, W.N., Chiou, B., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J., Lopez-Rubio, A., Lagaron, J.M. 2015. Antimicrobial PLA-based nanofibers developed by solution blow spinning. Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. 15(1):616-627. https://doi.org/10.1166/jnn.2015.9160.Expression and characterization of Coprothermobacter proteolyticus alkaline serine protease

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Majeed, T., Tabassum, R., Orts, W.J., Lee, C.C. 2013. Expression and characterization of Coprothermobacter proteolyticus alkaline serine protease. The Scientific World. doi: 10.1155/2013/396156.Bionanocomposites

- (Book / Chapter)Medeiros, E., Santos, A.S., Dufresne, A., Orts, W.J., Mattoso, L.H. 2013. Bionanocomposites. In: Sabu, Thomas, Kuruvilla, Joseph, Malhotra, S.K, Koichi, Goda, Sreekala, M.S., editors. Polymer composites. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-VCH. p. 361-430.Use of natural and biobased materials for controlled-release of urea in water: Environmental applications

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bilbao-Sainz, C., Imam, S.H., Franquivillanueva, D.M., Wood, D.F., Chiou, B., Orts, W.J. 2013. Use of natural and biobased materials for controlled-release of urea in water: Environmental applications. Basic Research Journal of Soil and Environmental Science. 1(3):23-30.Incorporation of poly(glycidylmethacrylate) grafted bacterial cellulose nano-whiskers in poly(lactic acid) nanocomposites: improved barrier and mechanical properties

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Martinez-Sanz, M., Abdelwahab, M.A., Lopez-Rubio, A., Lagaron, J., Chiellini, E., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H. 2013. Incorporation of poly(glycidylmethacrylate) grafted bacterial cellulose nano-whiskers in poly(lactic acid) nanocomposites: improved barrier and mechanical properties. European Polymer Journal. 49:2062-2072. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2013.04.035.Modification of vital wheat gluten with phosphoric acid to produce high free solution capacity

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Robertson, G.H., Cao, T., Gregorski, K.S., Hurkman II, W.J., Tanaka, C.K., Chiou, B., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2013. Modification of vital wheat gluten with phosphoric acid to produce high free solution capacity. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. DOI: 10.1002/app.39440.Modification of vital wheat gluten with phosphoric acid to produce high free-solution capacity

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Robertson, G.H., Cao, T., Gregorski, K.S., Hurkman II, W.J., Tanaka, C.K., Chiou, B., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2014. Modification of vital wheat gluten with phosphoric acid to produce high free-solution capacity. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 131(2):1-11.Structure and location of macronutrients in ancient and alternative crops (abstract)

- (Abstract Only)Wood, D.F., Miller, S., Williams, T.G., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2013. Structure and location of macronutrients in ancient and alternative crops (abstract). Supplement to Cereal Foods World. 58(4):A1..Properties of electrospun pollock gelatin/poly(vinyl alcohol) and pollock gelatin/poly(lactic acid) fibers

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chiou, B., Jafri, H.H., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Gregorski, K.S., Bechtel, P.J., Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2013. Properties of electrospun pollock gelatin/poly(vinyl alcohol) and pollock gelatin/poly(lactic acid) fibers. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 55:214-220.Modification of wheat gluten with citric acid to produce superabsorbent materials

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chiou, B., Jafri, H.H., Cao, T., Robertson, G.H., Gregorski, K.S., Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2013. Modification of wheat gluten with citric acid to produce superabsorbent materials. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 129:3192-3197.Torrefaction of agricultural by-products (abstract)

- (Abstract Only)Chiou, B., Bilbao-Sainz, C., Valenzuela-Medina, D., Klamczynski, A., Milczarek, R.R., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Du, W., Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2013. Torrefaction of agricultural by-products (abstract). American Chemical Society Abstracts. p.1.Solid lipid particles in lipid films to control diffusive release of 2-heptanone

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bilbao-Sainz, C., Chiou, B., Glenn, G.M., Gregorski, K.S., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Klamczynski, A., Orts, W.J. 2013. Solid lipid particles in lipid films to control diffusive release of 2-heptanone. Pest Management Science. 69(8):975-982. DOI:10.1002/ps.34162.Influence of disperse phase characteristics on stability, physical and antimicrobial properties of emulsions containing cinnamaldehyde

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bilbao-Sainz, C., Chiou, B., Du, W., Gregorski, K.S., Orts, W.J. 2012. Influence of disperse phase characteristics on stability, physical and antimicrobial properties of emulsions containing cinnamaldehyde. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 90:233-241. DOI: 10.1007/S11746-012-2164-1.Physical characteristics of genetically-altered wheat related to technological protein separation

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Robertson, G.H., Blechl, A.E., Hurkman II, W.J., Anderson, O.D., Cao, T., Tanaka, C.K., Gregorski, K.S., Orts, W.J. 2013. Physical characteristics of genetically-altered wheat related to technological protein separation. Cereal Chemistry. 90(1):1-12.Differences in alcohol-soluble protein from genetically altered wheat using capillary zone electrophoresis, one- and two-dimensional electrophoresis and a novel gluten matrix association factor analysis

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Robertson, G.H., Hurkman II, W.J., Anderson, O.D., Tanaka, C.K., Cao, T., Orts, W.J. 2012. Differences in alcohol-soluble protein from genetically altered wheat using capillary zone electrophoresis, one- and two-dimensional electrophoresis and a novel gluten matrix association factor analysis. Cereal Chemistry. 90(1):13-23. DOI: 10.1094/cchem-10-11-0123.Biobased adhesives, gums, emulsions and binders: current trends and future prospects

- (Review Article)Imam, S.H., Bilbao-Sainz, C., Chiou, B., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2012. Biobased adhesives, gums, emulsions and binders: current trends and future prospects. Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology. DOI: 10.1080/01694243.2012.696892.Thermal, mechanical and morphological characterization of plasticized PLA-PHB blends

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Abdelwahab, M.A., Flynn, A., Chiou, B., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J., Chiellini, E. 2012. Thermal, mechanical and morphological characterization of plasticized PLA-PHB blends. Polymer Degradation and Stability. 97(9):1822-1828.Focus on agricultural residues: Microstructure of almond hull (abstract)

- (Abstract Only)Wood, D.F., Williams, T.G., Offeman, R.D., Orts, W.J. 2012. Focus on agricultural residues: Microstructure of almond hull (abstract). 244th ACS National Meeting & Exposition. p. 194Starch plastics packaging and agriculture applications

- (Book / Chapter)Use of microscopy to assess bran removal patterns of rice milling

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wood, D.F., Siebenmorgen, T.J., Williams, T.G., Orts, W.J., Glenn, G.M. 2012. Use of microscopy to assess bran removal patterns of rice milling. Journal of Cereal Science. 60:6960-6965. DOI: 10.1021/jf301263s.Isolation and characterization of a novel GH67 a-glucuronidase from a mixed culture

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lee, C.C., Wagschal, K.C., Ruiping, L., Robertson, G.H., Kibblewhite, R.E., Orts, W.J. 2012. Isolation and characterization of a novel GH67 a-glucuronidase from a mixed culture. Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology. 39:1245-1251. DOI:10.1007/s10295-012-1128-7.Morphological, mechanical properties and biodegradability of biocomposite thermoplastic starch and polycaprolactone reinforced with sisal fibers

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Campos, A., Marconcini, J., Imam, S.H., Klamczynski, A., Orts, W.J., Wood, D.F., Williams, T.G., Martins-Franchetti, S., Mattoso, L. 2012. Morphological, mechanical properties and biodegradability of biocomposite thermoplastic starch and polycaprolactone reinforced with sisal fibers. Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites. 31(8):573-581.Thermal properties of Poly(ethylene terephthalate) recovered from municipal solid waste by steam autoclaving

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Holtman, K.M., Kodama, A.B., Klamczynski, A., Flynn, A., Bozzi, D.V., Torres, L., Franquivillanueva, D.M., Mao, J., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2012. Thermal properties of Poly(ethylene terephthalate) recovered from municipal solid waste by steam autoclaving. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 126(5):1698-1708. doi: 10.1002/app.36752.Starch-based Foam Composite Materials: processing and bioproducts

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H. 2011. Starch-based Foam Composite Materials: processing and bioproducts. Electronic Publication. 36(9): 1-7.HPMC reinforced with different cellulose nanoparticles

- (Abstract Only)Bilbao-Sainz, C., Bras, J., Orts, W.J., Senechal, T., Williams, T.G. 2011. HPMC reinforced with different cellulose nanoparticles. Carbohydrate Polymers. 86 (4) 1549-1557.Starch/polycaprolactone-containing composites reinforced with pre-treated sisal fibers

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Campos, A., Teixeira, E., Marconcini, J., Chiou, B., Orts, W.J., Wood, D.F., Mattoso, S., Imam, S.H. 2011. Starch/polycaprolactone-containing composites reinforced with pre-treated sisal fibers. Composite Science and Technology. 15:89-99.Isolation of alpha-glucuronidase enzyme from a rumen metagenomic library

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lee, C.C., Kibblewhite, R.E., Wagschal, K.C., Li, R., Orts, W.J. 2012. Isolation of alpha-glucuronidase enzyme from a rumen metagenomic library. Protein Journal. 31(3):206-211.Starch: chemistry, microstructure, processing and enzymatic degradation

- (Book / Chapter)Imam, S.H., Wood, D.F., Chiou, B., Abdel Wahab, M., Orts, W.J. 2012. Starch: chemistry, microstructure, processing and enzymatic degradation. In: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, editors. Starch-Based Polymeric Materials and Nanocomposites. New York, NY: p. 5-32.Starch-lipid composites containing cimmamaldehyde

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bilbao-Sainz, C., Chiou, B., De Campos, A., Du, W., Wood, D.F., Klamczynski, A., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2012. Starch-lipid composites containing cimmamaldehyde. Starch. 64(3):219-228.Wheat flour exposed to ethanol yields dough with unexpected properties

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Robertson, G.H., Hurkman Ii, W.J., Cao, T., Gregorski, K.S., Tanaka, C.K., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2011. Wheat flour exposed to ethanol yields dough with unexpected properties. Journal of Cereal Science. DOI:10.1094/CCHEM-03-11-0041.Starch as a feedstock for bioproducts and packaging

- (Book / Chapter)Glenn, G.M., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J., Holtman, K.M. 2012. Starch as a feedstock for bioproducts and packaging. Book Chapter. p. 255-269.Correlative Microscopy

- (Abstract Only)Preparation and characterization of a novel micro- and nanocomposite hydrogels containing cellulosic fibrils

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Aouada, F.A., De Moura, M.R., Orts, W.J., Mattoso, L.H. 2011. Preparation and characterization of a novel micro- and nanocomposite hydrogels containing cellulosic fibrils. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 59:9433-9442.HPMC reinforced with different cellulose nanoparticles

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bilbao-Sainz, C., Bras, J., Williams, T.G., Senchal, T., Orts, W.J. 2011. HPMC reinforced with different cellulose nanoparticles. Carbohydrate Polymers. 86(4): 1549-1557.Correlative Techniques in Microscopy

- (Abstract Only)Biodegradation of thermoplastic starch and its blends with poly(lactic acid) and polyethylene: influence of morphology

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Li, G., Sarazin, P., Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H., Favis, B. 2011. Biodegradation of thermoplastic starch and its blends with poly(lactic acid) and polyethylene: influence of morphology. Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics. 212(11):1147-1154.Fish gelatin: Material properties and applications

- (Book / Chapter)Chiou, B., Avena-Bustillos, R.J., Bechtel, P.J., Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Mchugh, T.H., Orts, W.J. 2012. Fish gelatin: Material properties and applications. In: Fornasiero, P., Grazianai, M., editors. Renewable Resources and Renewable Energy: A Global Challenge, 2nd edition. New York, NY: CRC Press. p. 143-157.Biofuels and bioenergy production from municipal solid waste commingled with agriculturally-derived biomass

- (Book / Chapter)Holtman, K.M., Bozzi, D.V., Franquivillanueva, D.M., Orts, W.J. 2010. Biofuels and bioenergy production from municipal solid waste commingled with agriculturally-derived biomass. In: Braun, R, Karlen, D, Johnson, D., editors. Sustainable alternative fuel feedstock opportunities, challenges and roadmaps for six U.S. regions. Washington, D.C.:Soil and Water Conservation Society. p. 237-247.Ethanol in biorefining and dehydration of agricultural materials: energy, capital cost, and product quality implications

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Robertson, G.H., Offeman, R.D., Cao, T., Orts, W.J. 2011. Ethanol in biorefining and dehydration of agricultural materials: energy, capital cost, and product quality implications. Biofuels, Bioproducts, & Biorefining (Biofpr). 5:37-53.Screening and characterization of hemicellulose-degrading enzymes

- (Abstract Only)Lee, C.C., Wagschal, K.C., Orts, W.J. Screening and characterization of hemicellulose-degrading enzymes. 2010 SIM Annual Meeting and Exhibition; Abstract S160b: p101.Using residual lipid to assess rice degree of milling

- (Abstract Only)Wood, D.F., Siebenmorgen, T.J., Williams, T.G., Orts, W.J., Glenn, G.M., Graves, A. 2010. Using residual lipid to assess rice degree of milling. Meeting Abstract 33:55.Peering into the secrets of food and agricultural co-products

- (Proceedings)Wood, D.F., Williams, T.G., Glenn, G.M., Pan, Z., Orts, W.J., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2010. Peering into the secrets of food and agricultural co-products. Proceedings of SPIE. Proceedings.  7729:772903-1 to 772903-4.Peering into the secrets of food and agricultural co-products

- (Proceedings)Wood, D.F., Williams, T.G., Glenn, G.M., Pan, Z., Orts, W.J., Mc Hugh, T.H. Peering into the secrets of food and agricultural co-products. Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers. 2010.  7729:03.Macromolecular Materials and Engineering

- (Other)Picciani, Paulo H. S., Medeiros, Eliton S., Pan, Zhongli, Wood, Delilah F., Orts, William J., Mattoso, Luiz H. C., Soares, Bluma G. Macromolecular Materials and Engineering – Cover 7/2010. Macromolecular Materials and Engineering. Vol. 295 (7): Cover. 2010. DOI: 10.1002/mame.201090012.Microstructure of Desmanthus illinoensis

- (Proceedings)Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J., Glenn, G.M. 2010. Microstructure of Desmanthus illinoensis. Proceedings of SPIE.  2010.  7729:v1-v8.Structural, electrical, mechanical and thermal properties of electrospun fibers of poly(lactic acid)/polyaniline blend.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Picciani, P., Medeiros, E., Pan, Z., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J., Mattoso, L., Soares, B. 2010. Structural, electrical, mechanical and thermal properties of electrospun fibers of poly(lactic acid)/polyaniline blend.. Macromolecular Materials and Engineering. 295:618-627.Structural, electrical, mechanical, and thermal properties of electrospun poly(lactic acid)/polyaniline blend fibers

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Picciani, P.H., Medeiros, E.S., Pan, Z., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J., Mattoso, L.H., Soares, B.G. 2010. Structural, electrical, mechanical, and thermal properties of electrospun poly(lactic acid)/polyaniline blend fibers. Macromolecular Materials and Engineering. 295: 618-627.Cellulose nanowhiskers from coconut husk fibers: effect of preparation conditions on their thermal and morphological behavior

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Rosa, M.F., Medeiros, E.S., Malmonge, J.A., Gregorski, K.S., Wood, D.F., Mattoso, L.H., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H. 2010. Cellulose nanowhiskers from coconut husk fibers: effect of preparation conditions on their thermal and morphological behavior. Carbohydrate Polymers. 81:83-92.Finding the Bio in Biobased Products: Electrophoretic Identification of Wheat Proteins in Processed Products

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Robertson, G.H., Hurkman Ii, W.J., Cao, T., Tanaka, C.K., Orts, W.J. 2010. Finding the Bio in Biobased Products: Electrophoretic Identification of Wheat Proteins in Processed Products. Journal of Agricultural Food & Chemistry. 2010 April 14;58(7):4169-79.Cloning and characterization of alpha-glucuronidase enzymes from mixed cultures

- (Abstract Only)Lee, C.C., Kibblewhite, R.E., Wagschal, K.C., Orts, W.J. 2010. Cloning and characterization of alpha-glucuronidase enzymes from mixed cultures. Meeting Abstract.  85.Extraction of ethanol with higher carboxylic acid solvents and their toxicity to yeast

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Offeman, R.D., Franquivillanueva, D.M., Cline, J.L., Robertson, G.H., Orts, W.J. 2010. Extraction of ethanol with higher carboxylic acid solvents and their toxicity to yeast. Separation and Purification Technology. 72: 180-185.Peering into the Secrets of Food and Agricultural Co-products

- (Abstract Only)Wood, D.F., Williams, T.G., Glenn, G.M., Pan, Z., Orts, W.J., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2010. Peering into the Secrets of Food and Agricultural Co-products. Meeting Abstract; 7729:03Cloning and characterization of alpha-glucuronidase enzyme

- (Abstract Only)Lee, C.C., Kibblewhite, R.E., Wagschal, K.C., Wong, D., Orts, W.J. 2010. Cloning and characterization of alpha-glucuronidase enzyme. Meeting Abstract.Cloning and characterization of alpha-glucuronidase enzyme

- (Abstract Only)Lee, C.C., Kibblewhite, R.E., Wagschal, K.C., Wong, D., Orts, W.J. 2010. Cloning and characterization of alpha-glucuronidase enzyme. Meeting Abstract.Electrospining of polyaniline/poly(lactic acid) ultrathin fibers: process and statistical modeling using a non-gaussian approach

- (Other)Picciani, Paulo H. S., Soares, Bluma G., Medeiros, Eliton S., De Souza, Fernando G., Wood, Delilah F., Orts, William J., Mattoso, Luiz H. C. Macromolecular Theory and Simulations – Cover 9/2009. Macromolecular Theory and Simulations. Vol. 18 (9): Cover. 2009. DOI: 10.1002/mats.200990016.Cloning and characterization of an alpha-glucuronidase from a mixed microbial population

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lee, C.C., Kibblewhite, R.E., Wagschal, K.C., Robertson, G.H., Orts, W.J. 2009. Cloning and characterization of an alpha-glucuronidase from a mixed microbial population. Enzyme and Microbial Technology. 155(1-3):314-320.Encapsulation of plant oils in porous starch microspheres

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Glenn, G.M., Klamczynski, A., Wood, D.F., Chiou, B., Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H. 2010. Encapsulation of plant oils in porous starch microspheres. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 58(7):4180-4184.Physicochemical and morphological properties of poly (acrylamide) and methylcellulose hydrogels: rffects of monomer, crosslinker and polysaccharide compositions, polymer engineering and science

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Aouada, F., Chiou, B., Orts, W.J., Mattoso, L.H. 2009. Physicochemical and morphological properties of poly (acrylamide) and methylcellulose hydrogels: rffects of monomer, crosslinker and polysaccharide compositions, polymer engineering and science. Polymer Engineering & Science. 49(12):2467-2474.Molecular cloning and characterization of multidomain xylanase from manure library

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Li, R., Kibblewhite, R.E., Orts, W.J., Lee, C.C. 2009. Molecular cloning and characterization of multidomain xylanase from manure library. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology.  doi:10:1007/s11274-009-011106Fresh fruit: microstructure, texture and quality

- (Proceedings)Wood, D.F., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J., Glenn, G.M. 2009. Fresh fruit: microstructure, texture and quality. Proceedings of SPIE. 7378 (Microscopy and Analysis of Food Microstructures).Effects of Drying Temperature on Barrier and Mechanical Properties of Cold-Water Fish Gelatin Films

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chiou, B., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Bechtel, P.J., Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2009. Effects of Drying Temperature on Barrier and Mechanical Properties of Cold-Water Fish Gelatin Films. Journal of Food Engineering.  95(2), 327-331.Electrospinning of Polyaniline/Poly(Lactic Acid) Ultrathin Fibers: Process and Statistical Modeling using a Non-Gaussian Approach

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Picciani, P.H., Soares, B.G., Medeiros, E.S., De Siyza, F.G., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J., Mattoso, L.H. 2009. Electrospinning of Polyaniline/Poly(Lactic Acid) Ultrathin Fibers: Process and Statistical Modeling using a Non-Gaussian Approach. Macromolecular Theory and Simululations. 18:528–536.Effect of fiber treatments on tensile and thermal properties of starch/ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymers/coir biocomposites

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Rosa, M.F., Chiou, B., Medeiros, E.S., Wood, D.F., Williams, T.G., Mattoso, L.H., Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H. 2009. Effect of fiber treatments on tensile and thermal properties of starch/ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymers/coir biocomposites. Bioresource Technology. 100(21):5196-5202.Cloning biomass-degrading enzymes from environmental sources

- (Abstract Only)Lee, C.C., Wong, D., Wagschal, K.C., Orts, W.J. 2009. Cloning biomass-degrading enzymes from environmental sources. Meeting Abstract.Removal of paraquat pesticide from aqueous solutions using a novel adsorbent material based on polyacrylamide and methylcellulose hydrogels

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Aouada, F.A., Pan, Z., Orts, W.J., Mattoso, L.H. 2009. Removal of paraquat pesticide from aqueous solutions using a novel adsorbent material based on polyacrylamide and methylcellulose hydrogels. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 114(4):2139-2148.An alpha-glucuronidase enzyme activity assay adaptable for solid phase screening

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lee, C.C., Wagschal, K.C., Kibblewhite, R.E., Orts, W.J., Robertson, G.H., Wong, D. 2009. An alpha-glucuronidase enzyme activity assay adaptable for solid phase screening. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 155(1-3):314-320.Development of conducting polyaniline/poly(lactic acid) nanofibers by electrospinning

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Picciani, P., Medeiros, E.S., Pan, Z., Orts, W.J., Mattoso, L.E., Soares, B. 2008. Development of conducting polyaniline/poly(lactic acid) nanofibers by electrospinning. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 112(2):744-751.Self-Assembled Films of Cellulose Nanofibers and Poly (o-ethoxyaniline)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Medeiros, E.S., Mattoso, L.H., Bernardes/Filho, R., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J. 2008. Self-Assembled Films of Cellulose Nanofibers and Poly (o-ethoxyaniline). Colloid and Polymer Science. 286 (11) 1265-1272.Development of Conducting Polyaniline/ Poly(Lactic Acid) Nanofibers by Electrospinning

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Picciani, P., Medeiros, E., Pan, Z., Orts, W.J., Mattoso, L., Soares, B. 2009. Development of Conducting Polyaniline/ Poly(Lactic Acid) Nanofibers by Electrospinning. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 112(2):744-751.Structure of Porous Starch Microcellular Foam Particles

- (Abstract Only)Glenn, G.M., Imam, S.H., Klamczynski, A., Chiou, B., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J. 2008. Structure of Porous Starch Microcellular Foam Particles. Meeting Abstract. 14 (supple. 2) 150-151.Purification and characterization of a glycoside hydrolase family 43 Beta-xylosidase from Geobacillus thermoleovorans IT-08

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wagschal, K.C., Heng, C., Lee, C.C., Robertson, G.H., Orts, W.J., Wong, D. 2008. Purification and characterization of a glycoside hydrolase family 43 Beta-xylosidase from Geobacillus thermoleovorans IT-08. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 155(1-3):1-10.Use of Microcellular Foam Particles for Encapsulation of Viscous fluids

- (Abstract Only)Glenn, G.M., Klamczynski, A., Imam, S.H., Chiou, B., Orts, W.J., Wood, D.F. 2008. Use of Microcellular Foam Particles for Encapsulation of Viscous fluids. Abstract. 2008.Cold Water Fish Gelatin Films: Effects of Cross-linking on Thermal, Mechanical, Barrier, and Biodegradation Properties

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chiou, B., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Bechtel, P.J., Jafri, H.H., Narayan, R.R., Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2008. Cold Water Fish Gelatin Films: Effects of Cross-linking on Thermal, Mechanical, Barrier, and Biodegradation Properties. European Polymer Journal. 44(11):3748-3753.Electron Microscopy as a Valuable Tool for Designing Biobased Products

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Azam, F. 2008. Electron Microscopy as a Valuable Tool for Designing Biobased Products. Microscopy and Microanalysis. 14(2):1498-1499.Metagenomic gene discovery and enzyme engineering for biomass conversion

- (Abstract Only)Wong, D., Lee, C.C., Wagschal, K.C., Smith, M.R., Robertson, G.H., Orts, W.J. Metagenomic gene discovery and enzyme engineering for biomass conversion. American Chemical Society Western Regional Meeting. American Chemical Society Symposium: New Developments in Biofuels Research. Abstract 204.Fine Structure of Starch-Clay Composites as Biopolymers

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wood, D.F., Chiou, B., Glenn, G.M., Hoffmann, D.F., Williams, T.G., Yee, E., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J. 2008. Fine Structure of Starch-Clay Composites as Biopolymers. Microscopy and Microanalysis. 14(Suppl 2):1500-1501.Biodegradable Composites Based on Starch/EVOH/Glycerol Blends and Coconut Fibers

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Rosa, M.F., Chiou, B., Medeiros, E.S., Wood, D.F., Mattoso, L.H., Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H. 2009. Biodegradable Composites Based on Starch/EVOH/Glycerol Blends and Coconut Fibers. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 111(2):612-618.STARCH/PULP-FIBER BASED PACKAGING FOAMS AND CAST FILMS CONTAINING ALASKAN FISH BY-PRODUCTS (WASTE)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Imam, S.H., Chiou, B., Wood, D.F., Shey, J., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J., Narayan, R.R., Avena Bustillos, R.D. 2008. Starch/pulp-fiber based packaging foams and cast films containing alaskan fish by-products (waste). BioResources. 3(3):758-773.Structure of Porous Starch Microcellular Foam Particles

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Glenn, G.M., Klamczynski, A., Imam, S.H., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J. 2008.  Structure of Porous Starch Microcellular Foam Particles. Microscopy and Microanalysis.  14:150-151.Extraction of ethanol with higher alcohol solvents and their toxicity to yeast

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Offeman, R.D., Stephenson, S.K., Franquivillanueva, D.M., Cline, J.L., Robertson, G.H., Orts, W.J. 2008. Extraction of ethanol with higher alcohol solvents and their toxicity to yeast. Separation and Purification Technology. 63: 444-451.Electrospun nanofibers of poly (vinyl alcohol) reinforced with cellulose nanofibrils

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Medeiros, E.S., Mattoso, L.H., Ito, E.N., Gregorski, K.S., Robertson, G.H., Offeman, R.D., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H. 2008. Electrospun Nanofibers of Poly (vinyl alcohol) Reinforced with Cellulose Nanofibrils. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy. 2: 231-242.Temperature Related Structural Changes in Wheat and Corn Starch Granules and Their Effects on Gels and Dry Foam

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Glenn, G.M., Klamczynski, A., Chiou, B., Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H., Wood, D.F. 2008. Temperature Related Structural Changes in Wheat and Corn Starch Granules and Their Effects on Gels and Dry Foam. Starch/Starke. 60(9):476-484.Self-assembled films of cellulose nanofibrils and poly(o-ethoxyaniline)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Medeiros, E.S., Mattoso, L.H., Bernardes-Filho, R., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J. 2008. Self-assembled films of cellulose nanofibrils and poly(o-ethoxyaniline). Colloid and Polymer Science. 286(11)1265-1272.Cloning of Bacillus licheniformis xylanase gene and characterization of recombinant enzyme

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lee, C.C., Accinelli, R., Smith, M.R., Wagschal, K.C., Orts, W.J., Wong, D. 2008. Cloning of Bacillus licheniformis xylanase gene and characterization of recombinant enzyme. Current Microbiology.  57:301-305.Effect on dough functioned properties of partial fractionation, redistribution and in-site deposition of wheat flour gluten proteins exposed to ethanol and aqueous ethanol.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Robertson, G.H., Cao, T., Orts, W.J. 2008. Effect on dough functioned properties of partial fractionation, redistribution and in-site deposition of wheat flour gluten proteins exposed to ethanol and aqueous ethanol. Cereal Chemistry. 85(5): 599-606.Polyhydroxyalkanoates: Biorefinery Polymers with a Whole Range of Applications. The work of Robert H. Marchessault

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Orts, W.J., Nobes, G.A., Kawada, J., Nyuyen, S., Yu, G., Raenelle, F. Polyhydroxyalkanoates: Biorefinery Polymers with a Whole Range of Applications. The work of Robert H. Marchessault. Canadian Journal of Chemistry. 86: 628-640. 2008.Effect of Relative Humidity on the Morphology of Electrospun Polymer Fibers

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Medeiros, E.S., Mattoso, L.H., Offeman, R.D., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J. 2008. Effect of Relative Humidity on the Morphology of Electrospun Polymer Fibers. Canadian Journal of Chemistry. 86:590-599.Use of cereal grains as binder for a charcoal matrix

- (Other)Imam, S.H., Chiou, B., Orts, W.J., Glenn, G.M., Clorox Services, C. Use of cereal grains as binder for a charcoal matrix. Final CRADA Report. CRADA Invention:  A Joint Patent in Clorox is being written.Development of a cleaner, durable and ash-less biobased firelogs from grass clippings and other agricultural derived residues with plant wax as a binder and starter

- (Other)Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J., Dorsey, J.C. Development of a cleaner, durable and ash-less biobased firelogs from grass clippings and other agricultural derived residues with plant wax as a binder and starter. Invention Report. Patent being written and will be supbmitted to PTO.Agricultural chemistry and bioenergy

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Orts, W.J., Holtman, K.M., Seiber, J.N. 2008. Agricultural chemistry and bioenergy. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 56:3892-3899.Self-assembled films of cellulose nanofibers and poly (o-ethoxyaniline)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Orts, W.J. 2008. Self-assembled films of cellulose nanofibers and poly (o-ethoxyaniline). Colloid and Polymer Science. 286(11):1265-1272.An alpha-glucuronidase enzyme activity assay adaptable for solid phase screening

- (Abstract Only)Lee, C.C., Wagschal, K.C., Accinelli, R., Orts, W.J., Robertson, G.H., Wong, D. 2008. An alpha-glucuronidase enzyme activity assay adaptable for solid phase screening. Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals Symposium Proceedings. Abstract 6-26.Edible Films:  Why, What and How!

- (Book / Chapter)Pavlath, A.E., Orts, W.J. 2009. Edible Films:  Why, What and How!. Edible Films and Coatings for Food and Other Applications. 1-24.Effect of coconut, sisal and jute fibers on the properties of starch/gluten/glycerol matrix

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Corradini, E., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J., Agnelli, J.A., Mattoso, L.H. 2008. Effect of coconut, sisal and jute fibers on the properties of starch/gluten/glycerol matrix. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 17(1):1-9.Electrospun nanofibers of poly(vinyl alcohol)reinforced with cellulose nanofibrils

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Medeiros, E.S., Mattoso, L.H., Ito, E.N., Gregorski, K.S., Robertson, G.H., Offeman, R.D., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J. 2008. Electrospun nanofibers of poly(vinyl alcohol)reinforced with cellulose nanofibrils. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy. 2:231-242.Electrospun nanofibers of poly (vinyl alcohol) reinforced with cellulose nanofibrils

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Medeiros, E.S., Mattoso, L.H., Ito, E.N., Gregorski, K.S., Robertson, G.H., Offeman, R.D., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J. 2008. Electrospun nanofibers of poly (vinyl alcohol) reinforced with cellulose nanofibrils. Polymer Engineering & Science. 2(3):231-242.Types, production and assessment of biobased food packaging materials

- (Book / Chapter)Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M.. Chiou, B-S, Shey, J., Narayan, R., Orts, W.J. 2008. Types, Production and Assessment of Biobased Food Packaging Materials. In Chiellini, E., editor. Environmentally Compatible Food Packaging. Cambridge, UK: Woodhead Publishing Limited. p. 29-62.Cloning and characterization of xylanase gene from hot spring microorganism

- (Abstract Only)Lee, C.C., Accinelli, R., Smith, M.R., Wagschal, K.C., Orts, W.J., Wong, D. Cloning and characterization of xylanase gene from hot spring microorganism. Meeting Abstract #307.Wheat proteins extracted from flour and batter with aqueous ethanol at subambient temperatures.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Robertson, G.H., Cao, T., Orts, W.J. 2007. Wheat proteins extracted from flour and butter with aqueous ethanol at subambient temperatures. Cereal Chemistry. 84(5): 497-501.In-situ lamination of starch-based baked foam articles with degradable films

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Glenn, G.M., Klamczynski, A., Chiou, B., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J., Wood, D.F., Ludvik, C.N. 2007. In-situ lamination of starch-based baked foam articles with degradable films. Packaging Technology and Science. 20(2):77-85.Hydrogen-bond networks in linear, branched and tertiary alcohols

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Stephenson, S.K., Offeman, R.D., Robertson, G.H., Orts, W.J. 2007. Hydrogen-bond networks in linear, branched and tertiary alcohols. Chemical Engineering Science. 62: 3019-3031.BLENDS OF STARCH WITH ETHYLENE VINYL ALCOHOL COPOLYMERS: EFFECT OF WATER, GLYCEROL AND AMINO ACIDS AS PLASTICIZERS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Orts, W.J., Nobes, G.A., Glenn, G.M., Gray, G.M., Imam, S.H., Chiou, B. 2007. Blends of starch with ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymers: effect of water, glycerol and amino acids as plasticizers. Polymers for Advanced Technologies. 18 (8): 629-635. (2007)Heat expanded starch-based compositions

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Glenn, G.M., Klamczynski, A., Chiou, B., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H. 2007. Heat expanded starch-based compositions. Biomacromolecules. 55(10):3936-3943  doi url:http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jf0630163.Developing enzyme systems for biomass deconstruction

- (Abstract Only)Wong, D., Lee, C.C., Wagschal, K.C., Smith, M.R., Robertson, G.H., Orts, W.J. 2007. Developing enzyme systems for biomass deconstruction. Meeting Abstract. Paper No. 217Single-use, Disposable Food Containers:  Starch-basded Alternatives to Petroleum-based Plastics

- (Abstract Only)Glenn, G.M., Ludvik, C.N., Klamczynski, A., Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H., Wood, D.F. Single-use, Disposable Food Containers:  Starch-basded Alternatives to Petroleum-based Plastics. Abstract #412.Fiber-Reinforced Composite Foam

- (Abstract Only)Glenn, G.M., Klamczynski, A., Ludvik, C.N., Chiou, B., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J., Wood, D.F. Fiber-Reinforced Composite Foam.  Abstract, paper #665c.Enzyme catalysis of insoluble cornstarch granules: impact on surface morphology, property and biogradability

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Imam, S.H., Gordon, S.H., Mohamed, A., Harry O Kuru, R.E., Chiou, B., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2006. Enzyme catalysis of insoluble cornstarch granules: impact on surface morphology, property and biogradability. Polymer Degradation and Stability. 91(12): 2894-2900.RHEOLOGICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF CROSS-LINKED FISH GELATINS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chiou, B., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Shey, J., Yee, E., Bechtel, P.J., Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2006. Rheological and mechanical properties of cross-linked fish gelatins. Polymer.  47(18):6379-6386.PROPERTIES OF FIBER-REINFORCED EXTRUDED STARCH-BASED FOAM

- (Abstract Only)Glenn, G.M., Klamczynski, A., Ludvik, C.N., Chiou, B., Holtman, K.M., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J. 2006. Properties of fiber-reinforced extruded starch-based foam. 232 American Chemical Society Meeting, San Francisco, CA, September 10-14, 2006, Paper No 1010944.POLYACRYLAMIDE (PAM) IN AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAND MANAGEMENT

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Sojka, R.E., Bjorneberg, D.L., Entry, J.A., Lentz, R.D., Orts, W.J. 2007. Polyacrylamide (PAM) in agriculture and environmental land management. Advances in Agronomy. 92:75-162.EVOLUTIONARY ENZYME DESIGN FOR IMPROVED BIOREFINING OF CROPS AND RESIDUES

- (Abstract Only)Wong, D., Lee, C.C., Wagschal, K.C., Smith, M.R., Robertson, G.H., Orts, W.J. 2006. Evolutionary enzyme design for improved biorefining of crops and residues. Technical Program (abstract).  P8.HEAT EXPANDED STARCH-BASED COMPOSITIONS

- (Abstract Only)Glenn, G.M., Klamczynski, A., Ludvik, C.N., Chiou, B., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J., Wood, D.F. 2006. 13th Annual BEPS International Meeting, Chicago, IL, June 14-17, 2006, Paper No. 50.Ethanol and water capacities of alcohols:  a molecular dynamics study

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Stephenson, S.K., Offeman, R.D., Robertson, G.H., Orts, W.J. 2006. Ethanol and water capacities of alcohols:  a molecular dynamics study. Chemical Engineering Science. 61: 5834-5840.UTILIZATION OF BIOBASED MATERIALS IN FOOD PACKAGING

- (Abstract Only)Glenn, G.M., Ludvik, C.N., Klamczynski, A., Shey, J., Chiou, B., Holtman, K.M., Orts, W.J., Wood, D.F. 2006. Utilization of biobased materials in food packaging. ARS-Mexico Biotechnology Conference, Monterey, Mexico, April 24-28, 2006, Paper #1.CONTROL-RELEASE DEVICES MADE FROM BIOPRODUCTS

- (Abstract Only)Glenn, G.M., Ludvik, C.N., Klamczynski, A., Holtman, K.M., Shey, J., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J. 2006. Control-release devices made from bioproducts. ARS-Mexico Biotechnology Conference, Monterey, Mexico, April 24-18, 2006, Paper #2.Properties of foam and composite materials made o starch and cellulose fiber

- (Government Publication)Glenn, G.M., Klamczynski, A., Wood, D.F., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J. 2006. Properties of foam and composite materials made o starch and cellulose fiber. Meeting Abstract. Composits Materials Conference in Gramado, Brazil, April 23026, 2007.MANUFACTURE OF BIOBASED BUILDING MATERIALS

- (Abstract Only)Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J., Klamczynski, A., Chiou, B., Shey, J., Holtman, K.M., Imam, S.H., Wood, D.F. 2006. Manufacture of biobased building materials. ARS-Mexico Biotechnology Conference, Monterey, Mexico, April 24-28, 2006, Paper No.3.EFFECTS OF PROCESSING VARIABLES ON NANOCLAY DISPERSION IN STARCH-CLAY NANOCOMPOSITES

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chiou, B., Yee, E., Wood, D.F., Shey, J., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2006.  Effects of processing variables on nanoclay dispersion in starch-clay nanocomposites. Cereal Chemistry. 83(3):300-305.Permeability of starch gel matrices and select films to solvent vapors

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Glenn, G.M., Klamczynski, A., Ludvik, C.N., Shey, J., Imam, S.H., Chiou, B., Mchugh, T.H., Orts, W.J., Wood, D.F., Hoffman, G.D., Offeman, R.D. 2006. Permeability of starch gel matrices and select films to solvent vapors. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 54(9):3297-3304.COMPRESSION DEFORMATION AND STRUCTURAL RELATIONSHIPS OF COOKED RICE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ogawa, Y., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J., Glenn, G.M. 2006. Compression deformation and structural relationships of cooked rice. Cereal Chemistry. 83 (6): 635-640. (2006)ONE-POT SELECTIVE DERIVATIZATION OF STARCH

- (Abstract Only)Shey, J., Holtman, K.M., Wong, R.Y., Gregorski, K.S., Klamczynski, A., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H. 2005. One-pot selective derivatization of starch. PacifiChem International Symposia, Honolulu, Hawaii, December 15-20, Paper No. 585MACR.IN-SITU LAMINATION OF STARCH-BASED BAKED FOAM ARTICLES WITH DEGRADABLE FILMS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Glenn, G.M., Klamczynski, A., Ludvik, C.N., Chiou, B., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J., Wood, D.F. 2006. In-situ lamination of starch-based baked foam articles with degradable films. Packaging Technology and Science, Http://www3.wileyinterscience.com/search/allsearch?mode=viewselected&product=journal&ID=112649781&view_selected.x=67&view_selected.y=6. .THE AZIDATION OF STARCH

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shey, J., Holtman, K.M., Wong, R.Y., Gregorski, K.S., Klamczynski, A., Orts, W.J., Glenn, G.M., Imam, S.H. 2006. The azidation of starch. Carbohydrate Polymers.  65 (4): 529-534 (2006)STARCH GEL MATRICES USED FOR CONTROLLED RELEASE OF VOLATILE LIQUIDS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Glenn, G.M., Klamczynski, A., Ludvik, C.N., Shey, J., Imam, S.H., Chiou, B., Mc Hugh, T.H., Orts, W.J. 2006. Starch gel matrices used for controlled release of volatile liquids. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 54(9):3297-3304.USE OF STARCH GEL MATRICES FOR CONTROLLED-RELEASE OF VOLATILE LIQUIDS

- (Abstract Only)Glenn, G.M., Klamczynski, A., Ludvik, C.N., Shey, J., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J., Chiou, B., Wood, D.F. 2005. Use of starch gel matrices for controlled-release of volatile liquids. Pacifichem International Symposia, Honolulu, Hawaii, December 15-20, 2005, Paper #569 MACR.PROPERTIES OF BAKED STARCH FOAM WITH NATURAL RUBBER LATEX

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shey, J., Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2006.  Properties of baked starch foam with natural rubber latex. Industrial Crops and Products, 24:34-40.Solvent extraction of ethanol from aqueous solutions using biobased oils, alcohols and esters

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Offeman, R.D., Stephenson, S.K., Robertson, G.H., Orts, W.J. 2006. Solvent extraction of ethanol from aqueous solutions using biobased oils, alcohols and esters. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 83: 153-157.THERMO-FORMED WHEAT GLUTEN PROTEIN BIOPOLYMERS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Pallos, F.M., Robertson, G.H., Pavlath, A.E., Orts, W.J. 2006.  Thermo-formed wheat gluten protein biopolymers. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.  54:349-52.NATIVE OR RAW STARCH DIGESTION

- (Review Article)Robertson, G.H., Wong, D., Lee, C.C., Wagschal, K.C., Smith, M.R., Orts, W.J. 2006. Native or raw starch digestion:  A Key step in energy efficient biorefining of grain. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 54:353-65.STRUCTURE AND TEXTURE RELATIONSHIPS IN COOKED RICE

- (Proceedings)Ogawa, Y., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J., Glenn, G.M. 2005. Structure and texture relationships in cooked rice. Proceedings of the United States-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources, Food and Agriculture Panel, 34th Annual Meeting, volume 34, pp 40-43.STARCH POLYMEER:  CHEMISTRY, ENGINEERING AND NOVEL PRODUCTS

- (Book / Chapter)Chiou, B., Glenn, G.M., Imam, S.H., Inglesby, M.K., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J.  2005. Starch polymeer:  biopolymers and their biocomposites.  Natural Fibers, Biopolymers, and Their Biocomposites.  639-669.RHEOLOGY OF CROSS-LINKING FISH GELATINS

- (Abstract Only)Chiou, B., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Bechtel, P.J., Shey, J., Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2005. Rheology of cross-linking fish gelatins. PacifiChem 2005 in Honolulu, Hawaii, December 15-20, 2005, Paper No. 661 MACR.Solvent extraction of ethanol from aqueous solutions. 2. Linear, branched and ring-containing alcohol solvents

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Offeman, R.D., Stephenson, S.K., Robertson, G.H., Orts, W.J. 2005. Solvent extraction of ethanol from aqueous solutions. 2. Linear, branched and ring-containing alcohol solvents. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. 44: 6797-6803.Solvent extraction of ethanol from aqueous solutions. 1. Screening methodology for solvents

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Offeman, R.D., Stephenson, S.K., Robertson, G.H., Orts, W.J. 2005. Solvent extraction of ethanol from aqueous solutions. 1. Screening methodology for solvents. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. 44: 6789-6796.COLD ETHANOL FOR BIOREFINING

- (Proceedings)Robertson, G.H., Orts, W.J. 2005. Cold ethanol for biorefining. International Starch Technology Conference.  June 5-8, 2005, Bioproducts, Editors Rausch, K., Singh, V., Tumbleson, M. University of Illinois, Urbana, IL.  pp 3-3.BIOBASED MATERIALS OF CONTROLLED PERFORMANCE

- (Abstract Only)Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J., Chiou, B., Klamczynski, A., Wood, D.F.   2004.  Biobased materials of controlled performance. Presented at the 2nd Int'l Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry and 9th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference in Washington, DC; June 20-24, 2004.  Paper No. 184 (Abstract).STARCH-BASED BIOPRODUCTS IN ENCAPSULATION APPLICATIONS AND FOOD PACKAGING

- (Abstract Only)Glenn, G.M., Imam, S.H., Klamczynski, A., Ludvik, C.N., Chiou, B., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J. 2004.  Starch-based bioproducts in encapsulation applications and food packaging. Presented at the 2nd Int'l Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry and 9th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference in Washington, DC; June 20-24, 2004.  Paper No. 182 (Abstract).BLENDS OF POLYLACTIDE WITH THERMOPLASTIC STARCH

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Sarazin, P., Huneault, M., Orts, W.J., Favis, B. Blends of polylactide with thermoplastic starch. Society of Plastics Engineers Proceedings.BIODEGRADABLE FILMS AND FOAM FROM RENEWABLE PLANT POLYMERS

- (Abstract Only)Imam, S.H., Shey, J., Glenn, G.M., Holtman, K.M., Chiou, B., Klamczynski, A., Orts, W.J. 2004.  Biodegradable films and foam from renewable plant polymers. BioEnvironmental Polymer Society International Meeting in Monterrey, Mexico, December 5-10, 2004.  Paper No. 41 (Abstract).PROPERTIES OF BAKED STARCH FOAM WITH NATURAL RUBBER LATEX

- (Abstract Only)Shey, J., Imam, S.H., Glenn, T.G., Orts, W.J.  2004.  Properties of baked starch foam with natural rubber latex.BioEnvironmental Polymer Society International Meeting in Monterrey, Mexico, December 5-10, 2005.  Paper No. 57 (Abstract).RHEOLOGY OF STARCH-CLAY NANOCOMPOSITES

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chiou, B., Yee, E., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2005. Rheology of starch-clay nanocomposites. Carbohydrate Polymers. 59: 467-475 (2005)RHEOLOGY AND PROCESSING OF STARCH-BASED NANOCOMPOSITES

- (Review Article)Chiou, B., Yee, E., Shey, J., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2005.  Rheology and processing of starch-based nanocomposites. Carbohydrate Polymers 59:467-475.PROCESSING BIOPOLYMERS AND BIOMATERIALS FOR NOVEL USES

- (Popular Publication)Glenn, G.M., Klamczynski, A., Ludvik, C.N., Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H., Wood, D.F., Chiou, B. 2004. Processing biopolymers and biomaterials for novel uses. Popular Publication, 3:30-43.USE OF SYNTHETIC POLYMERS AND BIOPOLYMERS FOR SOIL STABILIZATION IN AGRICULTURAL, CONSTRUCTION AND MILITARY APPLICATIONS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Orts, W.J., Roa-Espinosa, A., Sojka, R.E., Glenn, G.M., Imam, S.H., Erlacher, K., Pedersen, J. 2007. Use of synthetic polymers and biopolymers for soil stabilization in agricultural, construction and military applications. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering. 19(1):58-66.PROCESSING BIOPOLYMERS AND BIOMATERIALS FOR NOVEL USES

- (Abstract Only)Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H., Wood, D.F., Chiou, B. 2004.  Processing biopolymers and biomaterials for novel uses. Procesos Biotechnologies.  Meeting in Monterrey, Mexico, November 29 to December 3.  Paper No. 20 (Abstract).PROPERTIES AND PROCESSING OF STARCH-BASED NANOCOMPOSITES CONTAINING NANOCLAYS

- (Abstract Only)Chiou, B., Yee, E., Shey, J., Glenn, G.M., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J. 2004. Properties and processing of starch-based nanocomposites containing nanoclays. BioEnvironmental Polymer Society International Meeting in Monterrey, Mexico, December 5-10, 2004.  Paper No. 17 (Abstract).APPLICATION OF CELLULOSE MICROFIBRILS IN POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Orts, W.J., Shey, J., Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Guttman, M.E. 2005. Application of cellulose microfibrils in polymer nanocomposites. Journal of Polymers and the Environment. 13(4):301-306.OIL-FILLED STARCH GELS:  A DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR VOLATILE CHEMICALS

- (Abstract Only)Glenn, G.M., Shey, J., Klamczynski, A., Chiou, B., Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H., Wood, D.F. 2004. Oil-filled starch gels: a delivery system for volatile chemicals. BioEnvironmental Polymer Society International Meeting in Monterrey, Mexico, December 5-10, 2004.  Paper No. 19 (abstract).RHEOLOGY OF STARCH-CLAY NANOCOMPOSITES

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chiou, B., Yee, E., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J.   2005.  Rheology of starch-clay nanocomposites. Carbohydrate Polymers.  Journal Article.  59:467-475ENVISIONING BIOREFINERIES BASED ON UTILIZATION OF LIGNOCELLULOSIC STRAWS AND BAGASSESS

- (Abstract Only)Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Wong, D., Inglesby, M.K., Guttman, M.E., Samac, D.A. 2004. Envisioning biorefineries based on utilization of lignocellulosic straws and bagassess. 227th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Anaheim, CA.Application of cellulose microfibrils in polymer nanocomposites.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Orts, W.J., Shey, J., Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Guttman, M.E. 2005. Application of cellulose microfibrils in polymer nanocomposites. Polymers and the Environment. 13: 4.ANALYSIS OF THE MATERIAL PROPERTIES OF AGRICULTURALLY-DERIVED BIOPOLYMERS AND THEIR DEGRADATION IN CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENTS

- (Abstract Only)Orts, W.J. Analysis of the material properties of agriculturally-derived biopolymers and their degradation in controlled environments. ANTEC 04 Society of Plastics Engineers National Meeting, Chicago, IL, May 15-19, 2004.  2427-2431.BIOPOLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES CONTAINING NATIVE WHEAT STARCH AND NANOCLAYS

- (Abstract Only)Chiou, B., Yee, E., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J., Wood, D.F., Imam, S.H.   2004.  Biopolymer nanocomposites containing native wheat starch and nanoclays. American Chemical Society National Meeting, August 22-26, 2004, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Abstract.BIO-BASED NANOCOMPOSITES PRODUCED FROM NATIVE WHEAT STARCH AND MONTMORILLONITE NANOCLAYS

- (Abstract Only)Chiou, B., Yee, E., Glenn, G.M., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H. 2004. Bio-based nanocomposites produced from native wheat starch and montmorillonite nanoclays. American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Meeting, Austin, Texas, November 7-12, 2004.  Paper No. 357D (Abstract).STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATES IN PRODUCE AND THEIR DEGRADATION PROCESS.

- (Book / Chapter)Imam, S.H., Shey, J., Wood, D.F., Glenn, G.M., Chiou, B., Ludvik, C.N., Klamczynski, A., Orts, W.J. 2005.  Structure and function of complex carbohydrates in produce and their degradation products. In:Lamikanra, O., Imam, S.H., Ukuku, D.O. editors.  Produce degradation: pathways and prevention.  CRC Press.  LLC. p. 563-597.RENEWABLE STARCH POLYMER:  PROPERTY, MODIFICATION, PROCESSING AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

- (Proceedings)Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2004. Renewable starch polymer:  property, modification, processing and product development. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry World Polymer Congress Proceedings. 128.UTILIZATION OF WHEAT STARCH IN FOOD SERVICE PACKAGING

- (Abstract Only)Glenn, G.M., Imam, S.H., Wood, D.F., Ludvik, C.N., Orts, W.J. 2004. Utilization of wheat starch in food service packaging. American Association of Cereal Chemists Meetings, September 19-22, 2004.CHARACTERIZATION AND PERFORMANCE OF STARCH-POLY-(VINYL ALCOHOL) (PVA) BLENDS WITH AGRICULTURAL WASTE FIBER

- (Proceedings)Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Shey, J., Klamczynski, A., Nguyen, T.T., Cornish, K., Orts, W.J. 2004. Characterization and performance of starch-poly-(vinyl alcohol) (pva) blends with agricultural waste fiber. Society of Plastics Engineers Proceedings.  2437-2441.MICROSTRUCTURE OF PRODUCE DEGRADATION

- (Book / Chapter)Wood, D.F., Imam, S.H., Sabellano, G.P., Eyerly, P.R., Orts, W.J., Glenn, G.M. 2005.  Microstructure of produce degradation. In: Lamikanra, O., Imam, S.H., Ukuku, D.O. editors.  Produce degradation: pathways and prevention, Olusola Lamikanra, Syed H. Imam and Dike O. Ukuku, eds., pp. 529-561.ROLE OF CUTICLES IN PRODUCE QUALITY AND PRESERVATION

- (Book / Chapter)Glenn, G.M., Chiou, B., Imam, S.H., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J. 2005.  Role of cuticles in produce quality and preservation.   In: Lamikanra, O., Imam, S.H., Ukuku, D.O. editor.  Produce degradation: pathways and prevention.  CRC Press.  LLC. p 19-53.LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE CONTAINIG ALKALINE RESISTENT STARCH-BASED AQUAGELS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Glenn, G.M., Klamczynski, A., Chiou, B., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H. 2004. Lightweight concrete containig alkaline resistent starch-based aquagels. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 12(3):189-196.SOIL PHYSICS AND HYDROLOGY: CONDITIONERS

- (Book / Chapter)Sojka, R.E., Orts, W.J., Entry, J.A. 2004. Soil physics and hydrology: conditioners. In: Hillel, D., editor. Encyclopedia of Soil Science. Oxford, U.K.: Elsevier, Ltd. p. 301-306.UTILIZATION OF WHEAT STARCH IN FOOD SERVICE PACKAGING

- (Abstract Only)Glenn, G.M., Ludvik, C.N., Klamczynski, A., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J., Wood, D.F. 2004.  Utilization of wheat starch in food service packaging. 56th Annual Detmold Starch Convention, Appril 20-22, 2004, Detmold, Germany.  Paper No. 18 (Abstract)Effect of fiber source on cellulose reinforced polymer nanocomposites

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H., Shey, J., Glenn, G.M., Inglesby, M.K., Guttman, M.E., Nguyen, T.T., Revol, J.F. 2004. Effect of fiber source on cellulose reinforced polymer nanocomposites. Society of Plastics Engineers Proceedings. p. 2427-2431.FIBER REINFORCED EXTRUDED STARCH FORM

- (Abstract Only)Glenn, G.M., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J., Klamczynski, A. 2004. Fiber reinforced extruded starch form. ANTEC, Chicago, IL. 2484-2488.HYDROGELS FROM BLENDS OF STARCH AND MAGNESIUM SILICATE, POLY(VINYL ALCOHOL) AND ETHYLENE (VINYL ALCOHOL) COPOLYMER.

- (Abstract Only)Glenn, G.M., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J., Wood, D.F. 2003.  Hydrogels from blends of starch and magnesium silicate, poly(vinyl alcohol) and ethylene (vinyl alcohol) Copolymer. American Institute of Chemical Engineer's Annual Meeting, November 16-21, 2003, San Francisco, CA.SINGLE-STEP IN SITU PROCESS FOR MAKING LAMINATED BAKED STARCH FOAM

- (Abstract Only)Glenn, G.M., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J., Wood, D.F. 2003.  Single-step in situ process for making laminated baked starch foam. American Institute of Chemical Engineers, San Francisco, CA, November 16-21, 2003.Historical structures of cooked rice grain

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ogawa, Y., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J., Wood, D.F. 2003. Historical structures of cooked rice grain. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 51:7019-7023.STARCH BIODEGRADATION IN COMPLEX POLYMERIC MATRICES

- (Abstract Only)Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J., Shey, J., Wood, D.F. 2003. Starch biodegradation in complex polymeric matrices. Bio Environmental Polymer Society Annual Meeting, August 10-14.AGRICULTURALY-DERIVED POLYMER-FIBER (NANO) COMPOSITES

- (Abstract Only)Orts, W.J., Nobes, G.A.R., Glenn, G.M., Inglesby, M.K., Gray, G.M. 2003.  Agriculturaly-derived polymer-fiber (nano) composites. 225th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 2003.EFFECT OF PLASTICIZER AND AGRICULTURE FIBER ON THE MECHANICAL PROPERTY OF STARCH-PECTIN CAST FILMS

- (Abstract Only)Shey, J., Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J., Wood, D.F., Inglesby, M.K., Klamczynski, A., Nguyen, T.T. 2003. Effect of plasticizer and agriculture fiber on the mechanical property of starch-pectin cast films. Bio Environmental Polymer Society Meeting, Denver, CO.POLYMER APPLICATION IN IRRIGATION WATER TO REDUCE EROSION AND BETTER MANAGE WATER INFILTRATION

- (Book / Chapter)Orts, W.J., Sojka, R.E. 2003.  Polymer application in irrigation water to reduce erosion and better manage water infiltration. Encyclopedia of Water Science.  B.A. Stewart and Terrt A, Howell, Editors.  449-453p.SYNTHETIC- AND BIO-POLYMER USE FOR RUNOFF WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN IRRIGATED AGRICULTURE

- (Proceedings)Sojka, R.E., Entry, J.A., Orts, W.J., Morishita, D.W., Ross, C.W., Horne, D.J. 2003. Synthetic- and bio-polymer use for runoff water quality management in irrigated agriculture. Proceedings of the 7th International Specialised Conference on Diffuse Pollution and Basin Management and 36th Scientific Meeting of the Estuarine and Coastal Sciences Association (ECSA), August 17-22, 2003, Dublin, Ireland. p. 3-130 - 3-136.OBSERVATION METHOD FOR THE HISTOLOGICAL STRUCTURE OF COOKED RICE KERNELS USING ADHESIVE TAPE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ogawa, Y., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J., Glenn, G.M., Miyashita, K., Tsuta, M., Sugiyama, J. 2003. Observation method for the histological structure of cooked rice kernels using adhesive tape. Japanese Journal of Food Science. 50:(7)319-323.POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES FROM CELLULOSE MICROFIBRILS

- (Review Article)Orts, W.J., Inglesby, M.K., Glenn, G.M., Wood, D.F., Bailey, D.A., Revol, J. 2002. Polymer nanocomposites from cellulose microfibrils. Society of Plastics Engineers Proceedings. 30:4-6.Alaskan Fish Gelatin Films: Thermal, Tensile, and Barrier Properties and Effects of Cross-linking

- (Abstract Only)Chiou, B., Avena-Bustillos, R.J., Bechtel, P.J., Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2001. Alaskan Fish Gelatin Films: Thermal, Tensile, and Barrier Properties and Effects of Cross-linking.  Abstract.  2008.
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