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







Judson Vincent Edwards

(Vince)                                                                (PhD)
                        Cotton Chemistry and Utilization Research

                        




                        
                        Research Chemist
                        Phone: (504) 286-4360
                        
                        
                        Fax: (504) 286-4390(Employee information on this page comes from the REE Directory. Please contact your front office staff to update the REE Directory.)
                            ProjectsEnhanced Cotton for Value-Added Applications
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                                                                    (D)Accession Number: 439477**Publications**
                                                (Clicking on the reprint icon
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                                                    will take you to the publication reprint.)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.A comparison of hemostatic activities of zeolite-based formulary finishes on cotton dressings
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Edwards, J.V., Prevost, N.T., Santiago Cintron, M. 2023. A comparison of hemostatic activities of zeolite-based formulary finishes on cotton dressings. Journal of Functional Biomaterials. 14(5):255. https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb14050255.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.Structure/function analysis of truncated amino-terminal ACE2 peptide analogs that bind SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mackin, R.T., Edwards, J.V., Atuk, E.B., Beltrami, N., Condon, B.D., Jayawickramarajah, J., French, A.D. 2022. Structure/function analysis of truncated amino-terminal ACE2 peptide analogs that bind SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein. Molecules. 27:2070. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27072070.Ascorbic acid as an adjuvant to unbleached cotton promotes antimicrobial activity in spunlace nonwovens
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Edwards, J.V., Prevost, N.T., Yager, D., Mackin, R.T., Santiago Cintron, M., Chang, S., Condon, B.D., Dacorta, J. 2022. Ascorbic acid as an adjuvant to unbleached cotton promotes antimicrobial activity in spunlace nonwovens. International Journal of Molecular Sciences.  https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23073598.Detection of human neutrophil elastase by fluorescent peptide sensors conjugated to TEMPO-oxidized nanofibrillated cellulose
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mackin, R.T., Fontenot, K.R., Edwards, J.V., Prevost, N.T., Jordan, J.H., Easson, M.W., Condon, B.D., French, A.D. 2022. Detection of human neutrophil elastase by fluorescent peptide sensors conjugated to TEMPO-oxidized nanofibrillated cellulose. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 23(6):3101. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23063101.Synthesis and characterization of TEMPO-oxidized peptide-cellulose conjugate biosensors for detecting human neutrophil elastase
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mackin, R.T., Fontenot, K.R., Edwards, J.V., Prevost, N.T., Grimm, C.C., Condon, B.D., French, A.D., Easson, M.W., Jordan, J.H. 2022. Synthesis and characterization of TEMPO-oxidized peptide-cellulose conjugate biosensors for detecting human neutrophil elastase. Cellulose. (2022)29:1293-1305. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-021-04362-z.A road less-traveled: cotton-based approaches to wound healing

- (Other)Edwards, J.V. 2022. A road less-traveled: cotton-based approaches to wound healing. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists Review. 22:1.40-46.Comparison of cellooligosaccharide conformations in complexes with proteins with energy maps for cellobiose

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Clinical translational potential in skin wound regeneration for adipose-derived, blood-derived, and cellulose materials: cells, exosomes, and hydrogels
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Frazier, T., Alarcon, A., Wu, X., Mohiuddin, O., Motherwell, J., Carlsson, A., Christy, R.J., Edwards, J.V., Mackin, R.T., Prevost, N.T., Gloster, E., Zhang, Q., Wang, G., Hayes, D., Gimble, J.M. 2020. Clinical translational potential in skin wound regeneration for adipose-derived, blood-derived, and cellulose materials: cells, exosomes, and hydrogels. Biomolecules EISSN 2218-273X. 10:1373. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom10101373.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.Development of a nonwoven hemostatic dressing based on unbleached cotton: a de novo design approach
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Edwards, J.V., Graves, E.E., Prevost, N.T., Condon, B.D., Yager, D., Dacorta, J., Bopp, A. 2020. Development of a nonwoven hemostatic dressing based on unbleached cotton: a de novo design approach. Pharmaceutics. 12(7):1-19. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics12070609.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.Exploring cotton’s horizons in wound healing science and technology

- (Abstract Only)Antimicrobial and hemostatic activities of cotton-based dressings designed to address prolonged field care applications

- (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.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.Structure/function analysis of nonwoven cotton topsheet fabrics: multi-fiber blending effects on fluid handling and fabric handle mechanics
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Easson, M., Edwards, J.V., Mao, N., Carr, C., Marshall, D., Qu, J., Graves, E., Reynolds, M., Villalpando, A., Condon, B. 2018. Structure/function analysis of nonwoven cotton topsheet fabrics: multi-fiber blending effects on fluid handling and fabric handle mechanics. Materials. 11(11):1-17. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma11112077.Hydrogen peroxide generation of copper/ascorbate formulations on cotton: effect on antibacterial and fibroblast activity for wound healing application
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Edwards, J.V., Prevost, N.T., Santiago Cintron, M., Von Hoven, T., Condon, B.D., Qureshi, H., Yager, D.R. 2018. Hydrogen peroxide generation of copper/ascorbate formulations on cotton: effect on antibacterial and fibroblast activity for wound healing application. Molecules. 23(9):1-16. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules23092399.Peptide-cellulose conjugates on cotton-based materials have protease sensor/sequestrant activity
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Edwards, J.V., Fontenot, K.R., Liebner, F., Condon, B.D. 2018. Peptide-cellulose conjugates on cotton-based materials have protease sensor/sequestrant activity. Sensors. 18(7):1-16. https://doi.org/10.3390/s18072334.Electrokinetic and thromboelastographic analysis demonstrates that retention of cotton cuticle components promotes hemostasis in hydroentangled nonwoven blends

- (Abstract Only)Design, preparation and activity of intelligent cellulose-based protease sensor & modulating/fibroblast promoting (protos-fibro) dressings

- (Abstract Only)Physico- and bio-activities of nanoscale regenerated cellulose nonwoven immobilized with lysozyme
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, Y., Edwards, J.V., Prevost, N.T., Huang, Y., Chen, J.Y. 2018. Physico- and bio-activities of nanoscale regenerated cellulose nonwoven immobilized with lysozyme. Materials Science and Engineering C. 91:389-394. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2018.05.061.Textile materials and structures for topical management of wounds
                                                        

- (Book / Chapter)Gupta, B., Edwards, J.V. 2019. Textile materials and structure for topical management of wounds.  In: Rajendran, S., editor. Advanced Textiles for Wound Care. Cambridge, MA:Woodhead Publishing. 55-104. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-102192-7.00003-5.Structure/function relations of hemostatic nonwoven dressings based on greige cotton

- (Proceedings)Edwards, J.V., Graves, E.E., Reynolds, M.L., Condon, B.D., Yager, D., Dacorta, J. 2018. Structure/function relations of hemostatic nonwoven dressings based on greige cotton. In: Proceedings of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) International Conference, March 6-8, 2018, Greenville, South Carolina. p. 1-9.Structure/function analysis of cotton-based peptide-cellulose conjugates: spatiotemporal/kinetic assessment of protease aerogels compared to nanocrystalline and paper cellulose
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Edwards, J.V., Fontenot, K.R., Liebner, F., Doyle Nee Pircher, N., French, A.D., Condon, B.D. 2018. Structure/function analysis of cotton-based peptide-cellulose conjugates: spatiotemporal/kinetic assessment of protease aerogels compared to nanocrystalline and paper cellulose. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 19(840):1-16. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms19030840.Preparation and activity of nanocellulosic materials as protease sensors and sequestrants

- (Abstract Only)Design, preparation and activity of intelligent cellulose-based protease sensor & modulating/fibroblast promoting (protos-fibro) dressings

- (Abstract Only)Enhancing in situ hydrogen peroxide generation of greige cotton nonwoven wound dressings via ascorbate stabilized copper micro- and nano-particles

- (Abstract Only)Structure/function relations of hemostatic nonwoven dressings based on greige cotton

- (Abstract Only)Recent advances in chemical modification and processing of cotton fibers for specific end-use applications

- (Abstract Only)Designing cellulosic and nanocellulosic sensors for interface with a protease sequestrant wound-dressing prototype: implications of material selection for dressing and protease sensor design

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Fontenot, K.R., Edwards, J.V., Haldane, D., Liebner, F., Pircher, N., Condon, B.D. 2017. Designing cellulosic and nanocellulosic sensors for interface with a protease sequestrant wound-dressing prototype: implications of material selection for dressing and protease sensor design. Journal of Biomaterials Applications. 32(5):622-637.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.Peptide-cellulose conjugates for protease point of care diagnostics and treatment

- (Abstract Only)Preparation, characterization, and activity of a peptide-cellulosic aerogel protease sensor from cotton

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Edwards, J.V., Fontenot, K.R., Prevost, N.T., Pircher, N., Liebner, F., Condon, B.D. 2016. Preparation, characterization, and activity of a peptide-cellulosic aerogel protease sensor from cotton. Sensors. 16(11):1-19.Protease biosensors based on peptide-nanocellulose conjugates: from molecular design to dressing interface

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Edwards, J.V., Fontenot, K.R., Prevost, N.T., Haldane, D., Pircher, N., Liebner, F., French, A.D., Condon, B.D. 2016. Protease biosensors based on peptide-nanocellulose conjugates: from molecular design to dressing interface. International Journal of Medical Nano Research. 3(2):1-11.Design, synthesis, and activity of nanocellulosic protease sensors

- (Abstract Only)Edwards, J.V., Fontenot, K.R., Prevost, N.T., French, A.D., Condon, B.D. 2016. Design, synthesis, and activity of nanocellulosic protease sensors. International Carbohhydrate Symposium. 106.Human neutrophil elastase peptide sensors conjugated to cellulosic and nanocellulosic materials: part I, synthesis and characterization of fluorescent analogs

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Edwards, J.V., Fontenot, K.R., Haldane, D., Prevost, N.T., Condon, B.D., Grimm, C.C. 2016. Human neutrophil elastase peptide sensors conjugated to cellulosic and nanocellulosic materials: part I, synthesis and characterization of fluorescent analogs. Cellulose. 23(2):1283-1295.Hydrogen peroxide production from fibrous pectic cellulose analogs and effect on dermal fibroblasts

- (Abstract Only)A peptide derivatized cellulosic aerogel from cotton as a point of care diagnostic protease sensor

- (Abstract Only)Fontenot, K.R., Edwards, J.V., Pircher, N., Liebner, F., Prevost, N.T. 2016. A peptide derivatized cellulosic aerogel from cotton as a point of care diagnostic protease sensor. American Chemical Society National Meeting. CELL 322.Human neutrophil elastase detection with fluorescent peptide sensors conjugated to cellulosic and nanocellulosic materials: part II, structure/function analysis

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Fontenot, K.R., Edwards, J.V., Haldane, D., Graves, E.E., Santiago Cintron, M., Prevost, N.T., French, A.D., Condon, B.D. 2016. Human neutrophil elastase detection with fluorescent peptide sensors conjugated to cellulosic and nanocellulosic materials: part II, structure/function analysis. Cellulose. 23(2):1297-1309.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.An assessment of surface properties and moisture uptake of nonwoven fabrics from ginning by-products

- (Book / Chapter)Edwards, J.V., Sawhney, A.P., Bopp, A., French, A.D., Slopek, R.P., Reynolds, M.L., Allen Jr, H.C., Condon, B.D., Montalvo Jr, J.G. 2015. An assessment of surface properties and moisture uptake of nonwoven fabrics from ginning by-products. In: Poletto, M., Ornaghi, Jr., H.L., editors. Cellulose-Fundamental Aspects and Current Trends. Croatia: InTechOpen. p.45–61. doi.org/10.5772/61329.Fluid handling and fabric handle profiles of hydroentangled greige cotton and spunbond polypropylene nonwoven topsheets

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Edwards, J.V., Ningtao, M., Stephen, R., Edmund, C., Condon, B.D., Hinchliffe, D.J., Gary, L., Graves, E.E., Bopp, A., Wang, Y. 2016. Fluid handling and fabric handle profiles of hydroentangled greige cotton and spunbond polypropylene nonwoven topsheets. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications. 230(4):847-859.Cottoning on

- (Review Article)Edwards, J.V., Condon, B.D., Gary, L., Carus, E., O'Regan, J., Yager, D., Diegelmann, R., Cohen, K., Mao, N., Russell, S., Haldane, D. 2015. Cottoning on. International Innovation. 180:44-46.Low level hydrogen peroxide generation from a nonwoven fibrous pectin-cellulose blend

- (Abstract Only)Edwards, J.V., Prevost, N.T., Condon, B.D., Gary, L. 2015. Low level hydrogen peroxide generation from a nonwoven fibrous pectin-cellulose blend. Journal of Wound Repair and Regeneration. 23(2):A20.Peptide-nanocellulose sensor for human neutrophil elastase detection

- (Abstract Only)Edwards, J.V., Fontenot, K.R., Prevost, N.T., Condon, B.D., Haldane, D. 2015. Peptide-nanocellulose sensor for human neutrophil elastase detection. Journal of Wound Repair and Regeneration. 23(2):A20.Detection of Human Neutrophil Elastase with Fluorescent Peptide Sensors Conjugated to Nanocellulosic Solid Supports Targeting Wound Care Diagnostics

- (Abstract Only)Fontenot, K.R., Edwards, J.V., Prevost, N.T., Haldane, D. 2015. Detection of Human Neutrophil Elastase with Fluorescent Peptide Sensors Conjugated to Nanocellulosic Solid Supports Targeting Wound Care Diagnostics. American Chemical Society National Meeting. Cell 303.Electrokinetic and hemostatic profiles of nonwoven cellulosic/ synthetic fiber blends with unbleached cotton

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Edwards, J.V., Graves, E.E., Bopp, A.F., Prevost, N.T., Santiago Cintron, M., Condon, B.D. 2014. Electrokinetic and hemostatic profiles of nonwoven cellulosic/ synthetic fiber blends with unbleached cotton. Journal of Functional Biomaterials. 5(4):273-287.Regenerated cellulose fiber and film immobilized with lysozyme

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chen, J.Y., Sun, L., Edwards, J.V. 2014. Regenerated cellulose fiber and film immobilized with lysozyme. Bioceramics Development and Applications. 4(078):1-5. doi:10.4172/2090-5025.100078.Kinetic and structural analysis of fluorescent peptides on cotton cellulose nanocrystals as elastase sensors

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Edwards, J.V., Prevost, N.T., French, A.D., Concha, M.C., Condon, B.D. 2015. Kinetic and structural analysis of fluorescent peptides on cotton cellulose nanocrystals as elastase sensors. Carbohydrate Polymers. 116:278-285.Nonwoven greige cotton for wound healing and hygienic product applications

- (Proceedings)Edwards, J.V., Prevost, N.T., Graves, E.E., Condon, B.D., Gary, L., Carus, E. 2014. Nonwoven greige cotton for wound healing and hygienic product applications. Proceedings of National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 1025-1033.Exploring biomedical applications of cotton

- (Proceedings)Edwards, J.V., Prevost, N.T., Condon, B.D., French, A.D. 2013. Exploring biomedical applications of cotton. American Chemical Society National Meeting. The Anselme Payen Award Symposium: Polysaccharides for Sustainable Chemistry: Polysaccharides for Biomedical Applications. http://www.softconference.com/acschem/player.asp?PVQ=HGFE&fVQ=FHMHFF&hVQ=. Slides 1-35.Elastase kinetics and structural features of colorimetric and fluorescent peptides on cellulose nanocrystals

- (Abstract Only)Nanocellulose-based biosensors: design, preparation, and activity of peptide-linked cotton cellulose nanocrystals having fluorimetric and colorimetric elastase detection sensitivity

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Edwards, J.V., Prevost, N.T., French, A.D., Concha, M.C., Delucca, A., Wu, Q. 2013. Nanocellulose-based biosensors: design, preparation, and activity of peptide-linked cotton cellulose nanocrystals having fluorimetric and colorimetric elastase detection sensitivity. Engineering. 5:20-28.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.Citrate-linkekd keto- and aldo-hexose monosaccharide cellulose conjugates demonstrate selective human neutrophil elastase-lowering activity in cotton dressings

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Edwards, J.V., Caston-Pierre, S. 2013. Citrate-linkekd keto- and aldo-hexose monosaccharide cellulose conjugates demonstrate selective human neutrophil elastase-lowering activity in cotton dressings. Journal of Functional Biomaterials. 4:59-73.Peptide conjugated cellulose nanocrystals with sensitive
human neutrophil elastase sensor activity

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Edwards, J.V., Prevost, N.T., Sethumadhavan, K., Ullah, A.H., Condon, B.D. 2013. Peptide conjugated cellulose nanocrystals with sensitive human neutrophil elastase sensor activity. Cellulose. 20(3):1223-1235.In vitro hemostatic, hydrogen peroxide production and elastase sequestration properties of nonwoven ultra clean greige cotton dressing

- (Abstract Only)A comparison of hemorrhage control and hydrogen peroxide generation in commercial and cotton-based wound dressing materials

- (Proceedings)Edwards, J.V., Bopp, A.F., Graves, E.E., Condon, B.D. 2013. A comparison of hemorrhage control and hydrogen peroxide generation in commercial and cotton-based wound dressing materials.  Proceedings of the Wound Healing Society Wound Repair and Regeneration. 21(2):A21.Colorimetric elastase sensor with peptide conjugated cellulose nanocrystals is interfaced to dialysis membranes

- (Abstract Only)Exploring biosensor applications with cotton cellulose nanocrystalline protein and peptide conjugates

- (Abstract Only)Electrokinetic properties of functional layers in absorbent incontinence nonwoven products

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Edwards, J.V., Prevost, N.T., Condon, B.D., Batiste, S.L., Reynolds, M.L., Allen Jr, H.C., Ducruet, M., Sawhney, A.P., Parikh, D.V., Slopek, R.P. 2012. Electrokinetic properties of functional layers in absorbent incontinence nonwoven products. Textile Research Journal. 82(10):1001-1013.Electrokinetic profiles of nonowoven cotton for absorbent incontinence material

- (Proceedings)Edwards, J.V., Sawhney, A.P., Condon, B.D., Prevost, N.T., Reynolds, M.L., Allen Jr, H.C., French, A.D., Bopp, A. 2012. Electrokinetic profiles of nonowoven cotton for absorbent incontinence material. Proceedings of National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 1404-1410.Thrombin production and human neutrophil elastase sequestration by modified cellulose dressings and their electrokinetic analysis

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Edwards, J.V., Prevost, N.T. 2011. Thrombin production and human neutrophil elastase sequestration by modified cellulose dressings and their electrokinetic analysis. Journal of Functional Biomaterials. 2(4):391-413.Immobilization of lysozyme-cellulose amide-linked conjugates on cellulose I and II cotton nanocrystalline preparations

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Edwards, J.V., Prevost, N.T., Condon, B.D., French, A.D., Wu, Q. 2012. Immobilization of lysozyme-cellulose amide-linked conjugates on cellulose I and II cotton nanocrystalline preparations. Cellulose. 19(2):495-506.A preliminary study of dyeing greige cotton nonwoven fabrics
with and without traditional scouring and bleaching processes

- (Proceedings)Reynolds, M.L., Allen Jr, H.C., Sawhney, A.P., Edwards, J.V., Slopek, R.P., Condon, B.D. 2012. A preliminary study of dyeing greige cotton nonwoven fabrics with and without traditional scouring and bleaching processes. Proceedings of National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 1396-1403.pH-directed self-assembling helical peptide conformation

- (Book / Chapter)Edwards, J.V., French, A.D., Jacks, T.J., Rajasekaran, K. 2012. pH-directed self-assembling helical peptide conformation. In: Rajasekaran, K., et al., Small Wonders: Peptides for Disease Control. Washington, DC:American Chemical Society American Chemistry Society Book Chapter. p. 203-213. DOI: 10.1021/bk-2012-1095.ch010Covalent attachment of lysozyme to cotton/cellulose materials: protein verses solid support activation

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Edwards, J.V., Prevost, N.T., Condon, B.D., French, A.D. 2011. Covalent attachment of lysozyme to cotton/cellulose materials: protein verses solid support activation. Cellulose. 18(5):1239-1249.Effect of water pressure on absorbency of hydroentangled greige cotton nonwoven fabrics

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Sawhney, A.P., Allen Jr, H.C., Reynolds, M.L., Condon, B.D., Slopek, R.P., Edwards, J.V. 2011. Effect of water pressure on absorbency of hydroentangled greige cotton nonwoven fabrics. Textile Research Journal. 82(1):21-26.New developments in functional medical textiles and their mechanism of action

- (Book / Chapter)Edwards, J.V., Goheen, S. 2011. New developments in functional medical textiles and their mechanism of action. In: Pan, N., Sun, G., editors. Functional Textiles for Improved Performance, Protection nd Health. Cambridge, UK: Woodhead Publishing Limited. 293-319.Immobilization of lysozyme-cellulose amide-linked conjugates on cellulose i and ii cotton nanocrystalline preparations

- (Abstract Only)Edwards, J.V., Prevost, N.T., Condon, B.D., French, A.D., Wu, Q. 2012. Immobilization of lysozyme-cellulose amide-linked conjugates on cellulose i and ii cotton nanocrystalline preparations. [abstract]. American Chemical Society National Meeting. Paper No. 116.Chromatographic and traditional albumin isotherms on cellulose: a model for wound protein adsorption on modified cotton

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Edwards, J.V., Castro, N.J., Condon, B.D., Costable, C.R., Goheen, S.C. 2012. Chromatographic and traditional albumin isotherms on cellulose: a model for wound protein adsorption on modified cotton. Journal of Biomaterials Applications. 26(8):939-961.Electrokinetic properties of incontinence nonwoven devices

- (Proceedings)Edwards, J.V., Condon, B.D., Parikh, D.V., Batiste, S.L., Prevost, N.T., Reynolds, M.L., Allen Jr, H.C., Ducruet, M., Sawhney, A.P. 2011. Electrokinetic properties of incontinence nonwoven devices. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 1454-1460.Exploring enzymes on cotton and their product targets

- (Proceedings)Edwards, J.V., Condon, B.D., Prevost, N.T., French, A.D. 2011. Exploring enzymes on cotton and their product targets. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 1398-1403.Immobilization of lysozyme on cotton fabrics; synthesis, characterication, and activity

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Edwards, J.V., Prevost, N.T., Condon, B.D., Sethumadhavan, K., Ullah, A.H. 2011. Immobilization of lysozyme on cotton fabrics; synthesis, characterication, and activity. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists Review. 11(3):73-79.Exploring biomedical ppplications of cotton

- (Abstract Only)Edwards, J.V., Prevost, N.T., Condon, B.D., French, A.D. 2010. Exploring biomedical ppplications of cotton. American Chemical Society National Meeting. Talk was presented and recorded on March 27, 2011 and available online for one year at http://www.softconference.com/ACSchem/sessionDetail.asp?Preparation and characterization of aminobenzyl cellulose by two step synthesis from native cellulose

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chang, S., Condon, B.D., Edwards, J.V. 2010. Preparation and characterization of aminobenzyl cellulose by two step synthesis from native cellulose. Fibers and Polymers. 11(8):1101-1105.Future Directions for Cotton Utilization Research at the USDA, Southern Regional Research Center

- (Abstract Only)Investigating the role of charge on cotton materials designed to intervene in the hemostatic and inflammatory stages of wound healing

- (Abstract Only)Positively and Negatively Charged Ionic Modifications to Cellulose Assessed as Cotton-Based Protease-Lowering and Haemostatic Wound Agents

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Edwards, J.V., Howley, P.S., Prevost, N.T., Condon, B.D., Arnold, J.W., Diegelmann, R. 2009. Positively and Negatively Charged Ionic Modifications to Cellulose Assessed as Cotton-Based Protease-Lowering and Haemostatic Wound Agents. Cellulose. 16(5):911-921.Development of a continuous finishing chemistry process for manufacture of a phosphorylated cotton chronic wound dressing

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Edwards, J.V., Howley, P.S., Yachmenev, V., Condon, B.D. 2009. Development of a continuous finishing chemistry process for manufacture of a phosphorylated cotton chronic wound dressing. Journal of Industrial Textiles. 39(1):27:43.Cellulose Modifications and Their Future Application

- (Abstract Only)Chang, S., Condon, B.D., Edwards, J.V., Prevost, N.T. 2009. Cellulose Modifications and Their Future Application [abstract]. Proceedings of American Chemical Society National Meeting. CELL 48.Efficacy of silver (I) antimicrobial dressings

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Parikh, D.V., Edwards, J.V., Condon, B.D., De Lucca II, A.J., Parikh, A. 2009. Efficacy of silver (I) antimicrobial dressings. Nonwovens and Technical Textiles. 2(2):22-25, 32.Textile Materials and Structures for Wound Care Products

- (Book / Chapter)Gupta, B.S., Edwards, J.V. 2009. Textile Materials and Structures for Wound Care Products. In: Rajendran, S., editor. Advanced Textiles for Wound Care. Great Abington Cambridge, UK. Woodhead Publishing Limited. p. 48-92.Study of Phosphorous and Nitrogen Containing Economic Flame Retardant Materials and Their Textile Application

- (Abstract Only)Polysaccharides and Cellulose in the Design of Wound Healing Materials

- (Abstract Only)Polysaccharides and cellulose in the design of wound healing materials

- (Proceedings)Improving on army field gauze for lethal vascular injuries: a progress
report

- (Proceedings)Edwards, J.V., Parikh, D.V., Condon, B.D., Howley, P.S., Batiste, S.L. 2009. Improving on army field gauze for lethal vascular injuries: a progress report. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 1432-1435.Immobilization of lysozyme on cotton fabrics; synthesis, characterization, and activity

- (Proceedings)Prevost, N.T., Edwards, J.V., Condon, B.D., Batiste, S.L., Howley, P.S., Sethumadhavan, K., Ullah, A.H. 2009. Immobilization of lysozyme on cotton fabrics; synthesis, characterization, and activity. Proceedings of the National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 1398-1401.Antimicrobial profiles of substrates monitored by volatile emissions of individual species and mixed consortia of bacteria

- (Proceedings)Arnold, J.W., Edwards, J.V. 2008. Antimicrobial profiles of substrates monitored by volatile emissions of individual species and mixed consortia of bacteria. Industrial Fabrics Association International Conference.Novel Biomaterials Methodology, Development and Application

- (Abstract Only)Silver-Carboxylate Ion-Paired Alginate and Carboxymethylated Cotton with Antimicrobial Activity

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Parikh, D.V., Edwards, J.V., Condon, B.D., Parikh, A. 2008. Silver-Carboxylate Ion-Paired Alginate and Carboxymethylated Cotton with Antimicrobial Activity. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists Review. 8(8):38-43.Improving on Army Field Gauze for Lethal Vascular Injuries: Challenges in Dressing Development

- (Proceedings)Edwards, J.V., Parikh, D.V., Howley, P.S., Batiste, S.L., Condon, B.D. 2008. Improving on Army Field Gauze for Lethal Vascular Injuries: Challenges in Dressing Development. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. CDROM. p. 1859-1862.The Case for Cotton Wipes and Nonwovens

- (Abstract Only)Exploring Modifications of Cotton with Biopolymers

- (Proceedings)Edwards, J.V., Batiste, S.L., Howley, P.S., Arnold, J.W., Prevost, N.T., Sawhney, A.P. 2008. Exploring Modifications of Cotton with Biopolymers. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference.Performance of Bioactive Molecules on Cotton Textiles

- (Abstract Only)Edwards, J.V., Arnold, J.W. 2008. Performance of Bioactive Molecules on Cotton Textiles. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. January 8-11, 2008. Nashville, TN.A Comparison of volatile organic compound profiles from bacteria on poultry

- (Abstract Only)Arnold, J.W., Edwards, J.V. 2008. A comparison of volatile organic compound profiles from bacteria on poultry. American Chemical Society Abstracts. AGFD 87.Volatile Organic Compounds Produced by Bacteria from the Poultry Processing Environment

- (Abstract Only)Arnold, J.W., Edwards, J.V. 2008. Volatile Organic Compounds Produced by Bacteria from the Poultry Processing Environment. American Chemical Society Abstracts. AGFD 88.A Bio-Sensor for Human Neutrophil Elastase Employs Peptide-p-nitroanilide Cellulose Conjugates

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Edwards, J.V., Caston-Pierre, S., Howley, P.S., Condon, B.D., Arnold, J.W. 2008. A bio-sensor for human neutrophil elastase employs peptide-p-nitroanilide cellulose conjugates. Sensor Letters. 6(4):518-523.Cellulose Derivatives for Water Repellent Properties

- (Abstract Only)Chang, S., Condon, B.D., Edwards, J.V. 2007. Cellulose Derivatives for Water Repellent Properties [abstract]. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists Abstracts. CDROM.Cellulose Derivatives for Water Repellent Properties

- (Abstract Only)Preventing Decubitus Ulcers with Cotton Sheeting Systems

- (Proceedings)Edwards, J.V., Howley, P.S., Prevost, N.T., Batiste, S.L., Chen, J. 2007. Preventing Decubitus Ulcers with Cotton Sheeting Systems. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 1251-1259.Oleic Acid Transfer from Cotton by Albumin Binding as a Potential Cationic Protease-Lowering Effect for Chronic Wound Dressings

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Edwards, J.V., Howley, P.S., Cohen, I., Davis, R., Mintzer, E., Mashchak, A., Goheen, S.C. 2007. Oleic Acid Transfer from Cotton by Albumin Binding as a Potential Cationic Protease-Lowering Effect for Chronic Wound Dressings. International Journal of Pharmaceutics. 340:42-51.Human Neutrophil Elastase and Collagenase Sequestration with Phosphorylated Cotton Wound Dressings.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Edwards, J.V., Howley, P.S., Condon, B.D. 2007. Human Neutrophil Elastase and Collagenase Sequestration with Phosphorylated Cotton Wound Dressings. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A. 83A(2):446-454.Performance of Bioactive Molecules on Cotton and Other Textiles

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Edwards, J.V., Goheen, S.C. 2006. Performance of Bioactive Molecules on Cotton and Other Textiles. Research Journal of Textile and Apparel. 10(4). p. 19-32.New Uses for Immobilized Enzymes and Substrates on Cotton and Cellulose Fibers

- (Book / Chapter)Edwards, J.V., Ullah, A.H., Sethumadhavan, K., Batiste, S.L., Bel, P., Von Hoven, T.M., Goynes Jr, W.R., Condon, B.D., Pierre, S.C. 2007. New Uses for Immobilized Enzymes & Substrates on Cotton & Cellulose Fibers. American Chemical Society Symposium Series. 972:171-185.Cotton and Protein Interactions

- (Book / Chapter)Goheen, S.C., Edwards, J.V., Rayburn, A., Gaither, K., Castro, N. 2006. Cotton and Protein Interactions. In Edwards, J.V., Buschle-Diller, G. and Goheen, S.C., editors. Modified Fibers with Medical and Specialty Applications. A.A. Dordrecht, The Netherlands. Springer. p. 49-65.Flexible and Absorbent Cotton-Alginate Wound Dressing

- (Proceedings)Edwards, J.V., Howley, P.S., Yachmenev, V., Goynes, W.R. 2006. Flexible and Absorbent Cotton-Alginate Wound Dressing. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 2364-2372.COTTON FIBER CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY

- (Book / Chapter)Wakelyn, P., Bertoniere, N.R., French, A.D., Thibodeaux, D.P., Triplett, B.A., Rousselle, M.A., Goynes Jr, W.R., Edwards, J.V., Hunter, L., McAlister Iii, D., Gamble, G.R. 2006. Cotton fiber chemistry and technology. Handbook of Fiber Science and Technology.FUTURE STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF MECHANISM-BASED WOUND DRESSINGS

- (Proceedings)Edwards, J.V. 2004. Future structure and properties of mechanism-based wound dressings. Proceedings of the Industrial Fabrics Association International. p. 145-159.Detection of Human Neutrophil Elastase with Peptide-Bound Cross-Linked Ethoxylate Acrylate Resin Analogs

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Edwards, J.V., Pierre, S.C., Bopp, A.F., Goynes, W.R. 2005. Detection of Human Neutrophil Elastase with Peptide-Bound Cross-Linked Ethoxylate Acrylate Resin Analogs. Peptide Research. 66:160-168.DETERMINATION OF MONOSACCHARIDE ESTER CONJUGATES OF CELLULOSE WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY

- (Proceedings)In Vitro Inhibition of Human Neutrophil Elastase by Oleic Acid Albumin Formulations from Derivatized Cotton Wound Dressings

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Edwards, J.V., Howley, P.S., Cohen, I. 2004. In Vitro Inhibition of Human Neutrophil Elastase by Oleic Acid Albumin Formulations from Derivatized Cotton Wound Dressings. International Journal of Pharmaceutics. 284:1-12.Design, Preparation, and Activity of Cotton-Based Wound Dressings for Chronic Wounds

- (Proceedings)Edwards, J.V., Bopp, A., Yager, D.R., Cohen, I.K., Diegelmann, R.F. 2004. Design, Preparation, and Activity of Cotton-Based Wound Dressings for Chronic Wounds. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 2399-2405.RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN ACTIVE COTTON-BASED WOUND DRESSING FOR USE IN CHRONIC WOUNDS

- (Proceedings)Edwards, J.V., Bopp, A., Yachmenev, V., Goheen, S., Yager, D., Cohen, I. 2004. Issues in the research and development of an active cotton-based wound dressing for use in chronic wounds. American Chemical Society National Meeting. Abstract No. 149.THE STUDY OF COLORIMETRIC DETECTION OF HUMAN NEUTROPHIL ELASTASE WITH SELECTIVELY MODIFIED CROSSLINKED ETHOXYLATE ACRYLATE RESINS:  AN APPROACH TO WOUND HEALING

- (Abstract Only)COLORIMETRIC DETECTION OF HUMAN LEUKOCYTE ELASTASE WITH MODIFIED CELLULOSE DIPSTICKS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Detection of Human Neutrophil Elastase with Selectively Modified Cross-Linked Ethoxylate Acrylate Resins

- (Abstract Only)Pierre, S.C., Edwards, J.V., Bopp, A.F., Goynes, W.R. 2003. Detection of Human Neutrophil Elastase with Selectively Modified Cross-Linked Ethoxylate Acrylate Resins [abstract]. American Chemical Society Abstracts. 225(1-2):CELL 66.SEQUESTRATION AND CONTROLLED RELEASE ISSUES IN THE DESIGN AND PREPARATION OF PROTEASE-LOWERING COTTON FIBERS FOR CHRONIC WOUNDS

- (Abstract Only)Human neutrophil elastase inhibition with a novel cotton alginate wound dressing formulation

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Edwards, J.V., Bopp, A.F., Batiste, S.L., Goynes, W.R. 2003. Human neutrophil elastase inhibition with a novel cotton alginate wound dressing formulation. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research. 433-440.Albumin Displacement of Oleic Acid from Wound Dressings Promotes an Elastase-Lowering Effect in Chronic Wound Fluid

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Edwards, J.V., Howley, P.S., Cohen, I. 2002. Albumin Displacement of Oleic Acid from Wound Dressings Promotes an Elastase-Lowering Effect in Chronic Wound Fluid [abstract]. Journal of Wound Repair and Regeneration. 13(2):A36.Design, Preparation and Assessment of Carbohydrate-Crosslinked Cotton Gauzes as Functional Wound Dressings

- (Abstract Only)Edwards, J.V., Bopp, A.F., Batiste, S.L., Goynes, W.R., Eggleston, G., Diegelmann, R.F., Yager, D.R. 2002. Design, Preparation and Assessment of Carbohydrate-Crosslinked Cotton Gauzes as Functional Wound Dressings [abstract]. American Chemical Society Abstracts. 223(1-2):CELL 10.Modified Cotton Gauze Dressings that Selectively Absorb Neutrophil Elastase Activity in Solution

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Edwards, J.V., Montante, S., Bopp, A., Bertoniere, N., Yager, D., Cohen, I., Diegelmann, R.F. 2001. Modified Cotton Gauze Dressings that Selectively Absorb Neutrophil Elastase Activity in Solution. Journal of Wound Repair and Regeneration. 9(1):50-58.
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