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Tina  Williams
                        Bioproducts Research

                        




                        
                        Biological Science Lab Technician (Biochemistry)
                        Phone: (510) 559-6159
                        
                        
                        Fax: (510) 559-5818(Employee information on this page comes from the REE Directory. Please contact your front office staff to update the REE Directory.)
                            **Publications**
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                                                    will take you to the publication reprint.)Overexpressing an Arabidopsis SEIPIN1 reduces rubber particle size in guayule
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chen, G.Q., Ponciano, G.P., Dong, C., Dong, N., Johnson, K., Bolton, T.T., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Placido, D.F., McMahan, C.M., Dyer, J.M. 2023. Overexpressing an Arabidopsis SEIPIN1 reduces rubber particle size in guayule. Industrial Crops and Products. 195. Article 116410. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2023.116410.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.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.Novel isochoric cold storage with isochoric impregnation to improve postharvest quality of sweet cherry
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bilbao-Sainz, C., Chiou, B., Takeoka, G.R., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Powell-Palm, M., Rubinsky, B., McHugh, T.H. 2022. Novel isochoric cold storage with isochoric impregnation to improve postharvest quality of sweet cherry. ACS Food Science and Technology. 2(10):1558-1564. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsfoodscitech.2c00194.Isochoric freezing and isochoric supercooling as innovative postharvest technologies for pomegranate preservation
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bilbao-Sainz, C., Chiou, B., Takeoka, G.R., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Powell-Palm, M., Rubinsky, B., Wu, V.C., McHugh, T.H. 2022. Isochoric freezing and isochoric supercooling as innovative postharvest technologies for pomegranate preservation. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 194. Article 112072. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2022.112072.Novel isochoric impregnation to develop high-quality and nutritionally fortified plant materials (apples and sweet potatoes)
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bilbao-Sainz, C., Chiou, B., Takeoka, G.R., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Powell-Palm, M., Rubinsky, B., McHugh, T.H. 2022. Novel isochoric impregnation to develop high-quality and nutritionally fortified plant materials (apples and sweet potatoes). Journal of Food Science. 87(11):4796-4807. https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.16332.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/.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.Preservation of grape tomato by isochoric freezing
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bilbao-Sainz, C., Sinrod, A., Dao, L.T., Takeoka, G.R., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Chiou, B., Bridges, D.F., Wu, V.C., Lyu, C., Powell-Palm, M.J., Rubinsky, B., McHugh, T.H. 2021. Preservation of grape tomato by isochoric freezing. Food Research International. 143. Article 110228. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2021.110228.Preservation of grape tomato by isochoric freezing
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bilbao-Sainz, C., Sinrod, A., Dao, L.T., Takeoka, G.R., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Chiou, B., Bridges, D.F., Wu, V.C., Lyu, C., Powell-Palm, M.J., Rubinsky, B., McHugh, T.H. 2021. Preservation of grape tomato by isochoric freezing. Food Research International. 143. Article 110228. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2021.110228.Effect of cross-linked alginate/oil nanoemulsion coating on cracking and quality parameters of sweet cherries
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Gutiérrez-Jara, C., Bilbao-Sainz, C., McHugh, T.H., Chiou, B., Williams, T.G., Villalobos-Carvajal, R. 2021. Effect of cross-linked alginate/oil nanoemulsion coating on cracking and quality parameters of sweet cherries. Foods. 10(2). Article 449. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods10020449.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.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.Environmentally responsive QTL controlling surface wax load in switchgrass
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bragg, J.N., Tomasi, P., Zhang, L., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Lovell, J.T., Healy, A., Schmutz, J., Bonnette, J.E., Cheng, P.K., Chanbusarakum, L.J., Juenger, T., Tobias, C.M. 2020. Environmentally responsive QTL controlling surface wax load in switchgrass. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00122-020-03659-0.Effect of isochoric freezing on quality aspects of minimally processed potatoes
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bilbao-Sainz, C., Zhao, Y., Takeoka, G.R., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Chiou, B., Powell-Palm, M., Wu, V.C., Rubinsky, B., McHugh, T.H. 2020. Effect of isochoric freezing on quality aspects of minimally processed potatoes. Journal of Food Science. 85(9):2656-2664. https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.15377.Physical, mechanical and transport properties of emulsified films based on alginate with soybean oil: Effects of soybean oil concentration, number of passes and degree of surface crosslinking
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Gutierrez-Jara, C., Bilbao-Sainz, C., McHugh, T.H., Chiou, B., Williams, T.G., Villalobos-Carvajal, R. 2020. Physical, mechanical and transport properties of emulsified films based on alginate with soybean oil: Effects of soybean oil concentration, number of passes and degree of surface crosslinking. Food Hydrocolloids. 109. Article 106133. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2020.106133.Viability of listeria monocytogenes and salmonella typhimurium after isochoric freezing
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bridges, D.F., Bilbao-Sainz, C., Powell-Palm, M.J., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Sinrod, A., Ukpai, G., McHugh, T.H., Rubinsky, B., Wu, V.C.H. 2020. Viability of listeria monocytogenes and salmonella typhimurium after isochoric freezing. Journal of Food Safety. 40(5). Article e12840. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfs.12840.Preservation of tilapia (oreochromis aureus) fillet by isochoric (constant volume) freezing
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bilbao-Sainz, C., Sinrod, A., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Chiou, B., Bridges, D.F., Wu, V.C., Lyu, C., Rubinsky, B., McHugh, T.H. 2020. Preservation of tilapia (oreochromis aureus) fillet by isochoric (constant volume) freezing. Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology. 29(7):629-640. https://doi.org/10.1080/10498850.2020.1785602.Biodegradation of cotton, PET, and PHB fibers in compost conditions

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Preservation of spinach by isochoric (constant volume) freezing
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bilbao-Sainz, C., Sinrod, A., Dao, L.T., Takeoka, G.R., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Bridges, D.F., Powell-Palm, M., Ukpai, G., Chiou, B., Wu, V.C., Rubinsky, B., McHugh, T.H. 2019. Preservation of spinach by isochoric (constant volume) freezing. International Journal of Food Science and Technology. 55(5):2141–2151. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijfs.14463.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.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.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.Preservation of sweet cherry by isochoric (constant volume) freezing
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bilbao-Sainz, C., Sinrod, A., Powell-Palm, M., Dao, L.T., Takeoka, G.R., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Ukpai, G., Aruda, J., Bridges, D.F., Wu, V.C., Rubinsky, B., McHugh, T.H. 2018. Preservation of sweet cherry by isochoric (constant volume) freezing. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies. 52:108-115. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifset.2018.10.016.Preservation of sweet cherry by isochoric (constant volume) freezing
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bilbao-Sainz, C., Sinrod, A., Powell-Palm, M., Dao, L.T., Takeoka, G.R., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Ukpai, G., Aruda, J., Bridges, D.F., Wu, V.C., Rubinsky, B., McHugh, T.H. 2018. Preservation of sweet cherry by isochoric (constant volume) freezing. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies. 52:108-115. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifset.2018.10.016.Layer-by-layer alginate and fungal chitosan based edible coatings applied to fruit bars
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bilbao-Sainz, C., Chiou, B., Punotai, K.L., Olson, D.A., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Rodov, V., Poverenov, E., McHugh, T.H. 2018. Layer-by-layer alginate and fungal chitosan based edible coatings applied to fruit bars. Journal of Food Science. 83(7):1880-1887. https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.14186.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.Solution blow spun nanocomposites of poly(lactic acid)/cellulose nanocrystals from Eucalyptus kraft pulp

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Parize, D.D., Oliveira, J.E., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Avena-Bustillos, R.D., Klamczynski, A., Glenn, G.M., Marconcini, J.M., Mattoso, L.H. 2017. Solution blow spun nanocomposites of poly(lactic acid)/cellulose nanocrystals from Eucalyptus kraft pulp. Carbohydrate Polymers. 174:923-932.Sequencing and functional validation of the JGI Brachypodium distachyon T-DNA collection

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hsia, M., O'Malley, R., Cartwright, A., Nieu, R., Gordon, S., Kelly, S., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Zhao, Y., Bragg, J.N., Jordan, M., Pauly, M., Ecker, J., Gu, Y.Q., Vogel, J.P. 2017. Sequencing and functional validation of the JGI Brachypodium distachyon T-DNA collection. Plant Journal. doi: 10.1111/tpj.13582.Solution blow spinning of food-grade gelatin nanofibers

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, F., Avena-Bustillos, R.D., Bilbao-Sainz, C., Woods, R., Chiou, B., Wood, D.F., Williams, T.G., Yokoyama, W.H., Glenn, G.M., McHugh, T.H., Zhong, F. 2017. Solution blow spinning of food-grade gelatin nanofibers. Journal of Food Science. 82(6):1402-1411. doi: 10.1111/1750-3841.13710.Vitamin D-fortified chitosan films from mushroom waste

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bilbao-Sainz, C., Chiou, B., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Du, W., Sedej, I., Ban, Z., Rodov, V., Poverenov, E., Vinokur, Y., McHugh, T.H. 2017. Vitamin D-fortified chitosan films from mushroom waste. Carbohydrate Polymers. 167(2017):97-104. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.03.010.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.Preparation of zein fibers using solution blow spinning method

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, F., Avena-Bustillos, R.D., Woods, R., Chiou, B., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Bilbao-Sainz, C., Yokoyama, W.H., Glenn, G.M., McHugh, T.H., Zhong, F. 2016. Preparation of zein fibers using solution blow spinning method. Journal of Food Science. 81(12):N3015-N3025. doi: 10.1111/1750-3841.13537.Effect of montmorillonite clay addition on the morphological and physical properties of Jatropha curcas L. and Glycine max L. protein concentrate films

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Osorio-Ruiz, A., Solorzza-Feria, J., Chiou, B., Wood, D.F., Williams, T.G., Avena-Bustillos, R.D., Martinez-Ayala, A. 2016. Effect of montmorillonite clay addition on the morphological and physical properties of Jatropha curcas L. and Glycine max L. protein concentrate films. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. doi:10.1002/app.44459.Controlled-release of tea polyphenol from gelatin films incorporated with different ratios of free/nanoencapsulated tea polyphenols into fatty food simulants

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, F., Avena-Bustillos, R.D., Chiou, B., Li, Y., Ma, Y., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., McHugh, T.H., Zhong, F. 2016. Controlled-release of tea polyphenol from gelatin films incorporated with different ratios of free/nanoencapsulated tea polyphenols into fatty food simulants. Food Hydrocolloids Journal. 62:212-221. doi:10.1016/j.foodhyd.2016.08.004.Controlled-release of tea polyphenol from gelatin films incorporated with different ratios of free/nanoencapsulated tea polyphenols into fatty food simulants
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, F., Avena-Bustillos, R.D., Chiou, B., Li, Y., Antoniou, J., Ma, Y., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., McHugh, T.H., Zhong, F. 2016. Controlled-release of tea polyphenol from gelatin films incorporated with different ratios of free/nanoencapsulated tea polyphenols into fatty food simulants. Food Hydrocolloids. 62:212-221. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2016.08.004.Comparative study on properties of edible films based on pinhao (araucaria angustifolia) starch and flour
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Daudt, R.M., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Külkamp-Guerreiro, I., Marczak, L., McHugh, T.H. 2016. Comparative study on properties of edible films based on pinhao (araucaria angustifolia) starch and flour. Food Hydrocolloids. 60:279-287. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2016.03.040.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.Rice microstructure

- (Abstract Only)Wood, D.F., Williams, T.G., Orts, W.J. 2015. Rice microstructure. Meeting Abstract. p.359.Blow spinning of food-grade-gelatin nanofibers (abstract)

- (Abstract Only)Avena Bustillos, R.D., Woods, R., Chiou, B., Wood, D.F., Williams, T.G., Glenn, G.M., Mchugh, T.H. 2015. Blow spinning of food-grade-gelatin nanofibers (abstract). Meeting Abstract.Polishing and parboiling effect on the nutritional and technological properties of pigmented rice

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Fernandes-Paiva, F., Vanier, N., Berrios, J.D., Zanella-Pinto, V., Wood, D.F., Williams, T.G., Pan, J., Cardosa-Elias, M. 2015. Polishing and parboiling effect on the nutritional and technological properties of pigmented rice. Journal of Food Chemistry. 191:105-112. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.02.047.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.Optimal antimicrobial formulation and physical–mechanical properties of edible films based on Açaí and pectin for food preservation
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Espitia, P.J., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Du, W., Teófilo, R.F., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., McHugh, T.H., Soares, N.F. 2014. Optimal antimicrobial formulation and physical–mechanical properties of edible films based on Açaí and pectin for food preservation. Food and Packaging and Shelf Life. 2(1):38-49. DOI: 10.1016/j.fpsl.2014.06.002.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.Physical and antibacterial properties of Açaí edible films formulated with thyme essential oil and apple skin polyphenols

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Espitia, P.J., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Du, W., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Chiou, B., Mchugh, T.H., Soares, N.F. 2014. Physical and antibacterial properties of Açaí edible films formulated with thyme essential oil and apple skin polyphenols. Journal of Food Science. 79(5):903-910. doi: 10.1111/1750-3841.12432.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.Effects of infrared radiation heating on peeling performance and quality attributes of clingstone peaches

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Li, X., Zhang, A., Atungulu, G., Delwiche, M., Milczarek, R.R., Wood, D.F., Williams, T.G., Mchugh, T.H., Pan, Z. 2013. Effects of infrared radiation heating on peeling performance and quality attributes of clingstone peaches. LWT - Food Science and Technology. 55(1):34-42. doi: 10.1016/j.lwt.2013.08.020.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.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..Antimicrobial synergy of apple skin polyphenol and thyme essential oil in Açaí edible films and their effects on film properties (abstract)

- (Abstract Only)Antibacterial activity and physical properties of açaí edible films incorporated with thyme essential oil and apple skin polyphenol (abstract)

- (Abstract Only)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.TPS/PCL composite reinforced with treated sisal fibers: property, biodegradation and water-absorption

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Compos, A., Tonoli, G., Marconcini, J., Klamczynski, A., Gregorski, K.S., Wood, D.F., Williams, T.G., Chiou, B., Imam, S.H. 2013. TPS/PCL composite reinforced with treated sisal fibers: property, biodegradation and water-absorption. Polymer Degradation and Stability. 21(1):1-7.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. 194Use 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.Properties of thermoplastic starch and TPS/polycaprolactone blend reinforced with sisal whiskers using extrusion processing

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Campos, A., Teodoro, K.B., Teixeira, E.M., Correa, A.C., Marconcini, J.M., Wood, D.F., Williams, T.G. 2012. Properties of thermoplastic starch and TPS/polycaprolactone blend reinforced with sisal whiskers using extrusion processing. Polymer Engineering & Science. 53(4):800-808.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.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.Correlative Microscopy

- (Abstract Only)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)Nanoemulsions prepared by a low-energy emulsification method applied to edible films

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bilbao-Sainz, C., Wood, D.F., Williams, T.G., Mchugh, T.H., Avena Bustillos, R.D. 2010. Nanoemulsions prepared by a low-energy emulsification method applied to edible films. Micron. 58(22):11932-11938.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.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; 7729:03Composite edible films based on hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose reinforced with microcrystalline cellulose nanoparticles

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bilbao-Sainz, C., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Wood, D.F., Williams, T.G., Mchugh, T.H. 2010. Composite edible films based on hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose reinforced with microcrystalline cellulose nanoparticles. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 58(6):3753-60.Starch granule formation and protein deposition in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) starchy endosperm cells are altered by high temperature during grain fill

- (Abstract Only)Hurkman Ii, W.J., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F. 2010. Starch granule formation and protein deposition in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) starchy endosperm cells are altered by high temperature during grain fill. SPIE Scanning Microscopy, 2010, May 17-19, 2010, Monterey, CA.The effect of high temperature on cell structure and gluten protein accumulation in the endosperm of the developing wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) grain

- (Proceedings)Hurkman Ii, W.J., Tanaka, C.K., Thilmony, R.L., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Vensel, W.H., Dupont, F.M., Altenbach, S.B. 2010. The effect of high temperature on cell structure and gluten protein accumulation in the endosperm of the developing wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) grain. International Gluten Workshop. pp. 50-54.Nanocomposite Edible Films from Mango Puree Reinforced with Cellulose Nanofibers

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Azeredo, H.C., Mattoso, L.H., Wood, D.F., Williams, T.G., Avena-Bustillos, R.D., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2009. Nanocomposite Edible Films from Mango Puree Reinforced with Cellulose Nanofibers. Journal of Food Science. 74(5):N31-N35.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.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.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.ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF A PSYCHROPHILIC XYLANASE ENZYME FROM FLAVOBACTERIUM SP.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lee, C.C., Smith, M.R., Accinelli, R., Williams, T.G., Wagschal, K.C., Wong, D., Robertson, G.H. 2006. Isolation and characterization of a psychrophilic xylanase enzyme from flavobacterium sp. Current Microbiology, 52(2):112-116.CLONING AND CHARACTERIZATION OF BIOMASS DEGRADING ENZYMES

- (Abstract Only)Lee, C.C., Accinelli, R., Batt, S.B., Williams, T.G., Wong, D., Wagschal, K.C., Robertson, G.H. 2005.  Cloning and characterization of biomass degrading enzymes. Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals, Denver, CO.  Paper No. IB-41 (Abstract).AN EPISOMAL EXPRESSION VECTOR FOR SCREENING MUTANT GENE LIBRARIES IN PICHIA PASTORIS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lee, C.C., Williams, T.G., Wong, D., Robertson, G.H. 2004.  An episomal expression vector for screening mutant gene libraries in pichia pastoris. Plasmid Journal. 54(1):80-85.
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