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Bor-Sen  Chiou
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                                                (Clicking on the reprint icon
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                                                    will take you to the publication reprint.)Extending shelf life of chilled pork meat by cinnamaldehyde nano emulsion at non-contact mode
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, F., Yu, C., Guo, S., Chiou, B., Jia, M., Xu, F., Chen, M., Zhong, F. 2023. Extending shelf life of chilled pork meat by cinnamaldehyde nano emulsion at non-contact mode. Journal of Food Packaging and Shelf Life. 37. Article 101067. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fpsl.2023.101067.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.Use of sodium alginate coatings to improve bioavailability of liposomes containing DPP-IV inhibitory collagen peptides
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wu, P., Chen, L., Chen, M., Chiou, B., Xu, F., Liu, F., Zhong, F. 2023. Use of sodium alginate coatings to improve bioavailability of liposomes containing DPP-IV inhibitory collagen peptides. Food Chemistry. 414. Article 135685. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.135685.Collagen films with improved wet state mechanical properties by mineralization
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, F., Zhu, K., Ma, Y., Yu, Z., Chiou, B., Jia, M., Chen, M., Zhong, F. 2023. Collagen films with improved wet state mechanical properties by mineralization. Food Hydrocolloids. 139. Article 108579. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2023.108579.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.Regulating the physicochemical properties of chitosan films through concentration and neutralization
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Xue, J., Liu, K., Chang, W., Chiou, B., Chen, M., Liu, F. 2022. Regulating the physicochemical properties of chitosan films through concentration and neutralization. Foods. 11(11). Article 1657. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11111657.The dual effect of shellac on survival of spray-dried Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG microcapsules
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Yin, M., Yuan, Y., Chen, M., Liu, F., Saqib, M., Chiou, B., Zhong, F. 2022. The dual effect of shellac on survival of spray-dried Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG microcapsules. Food Chemistry. 389. Article 132999. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.132999.Reducing synthetic colorants release from alginate-based liquid-core beads with a zein shell
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, H., Chiou, B., Ma, Y., Corke, H., Liu, F. 2022. Reducing synthetic colorants release from alginate-based liquid-core beads with a zein shell. Food Chemistry. 384. Article 132493. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.132493.Low-temperature vacuum drying as novel process to improve papaya (Vasconcellea pubescens) nutritional-functional properties
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Vega-Galvez, A., Uribe, E., Pasten, A., Vega, M., Poblete, J., Bilbao-Sainz, C., Chiou, B. 2022. Low-temperature vacuum drying as novel process to improve papaya (Vasconcellea pubescens) nutritional-functional properties. Future Foods. 5. Article 100117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fufo.2022.100117.The improvement of texture properties and storage stability for kappa carrageenan in developing vegan gummy candies
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Song, X., Chiou, B., Xia, Y., Chen, M., Liu, F., Zhong, F. 2021. The improvement of texture properties and storage stability for kappa carrageenan in developing vegan gummy candies. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 102(9):3693-3702. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.11716.Calcium spraying for fabricating collagen-alginate composite films with excellent wet mechanical properties
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ma, Y., Ma, Y., Yu, Z., Chiou, B., Liu, F., Zhong, F. 2021. Calcium spraying for fabricating collagen-alginate composite films with excellent wet mechanical properties. Food Hydrocolloids. 124. Article 107340. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2021.107340.Modulating physicochemical properties of collagen films by cross-linking with glutaraldehyde at varied pH values
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zhang, T., Yu, Z., Yun, M., Chiou, B., Liu, F., Zhong, F. 2021. Modulating physicochemical properties of collagen films by cross-linking with glutaraldehyde at varied pH values. Food Hydrocolloids. 124. Article 107270. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2021.107270.Controlled release of antioxidants from active food packaging: A review
                                                        

- (Review Article)Kuai, L., Liu, F., Chiou, B., Avena Bustillos, R.D., McHugh, T.H., Zhong, F. 2021. Controlled release of antioxidants from active food packaging: A review. Food Hydrocolloids. 120. Article 106992. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2021.106992.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/.Collagen peptides with DPP-IV inhibitory activity from sheep skin and their stability to in vitro gastrointestinal digestion
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wang, B., Zhe, Y., Yokoyama, W.H., Chiou, B., Chen, M., Lui, F., Zhong, F. 2021. Collagen peptides with DPP-IV inhibitory activity from sheep skin and their stability to in vitro gastrointestinal digestion. Food and Function. 42. Article 101161. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fbio.2021.101161.Effects of isochoric freezing conditions on cut potato quality
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zhao, Y., Bilbao-Sainz, C., Wood, D.F., Chiou, B., Powell-Palm, M., Chen, L., McHugh, T.H., Rubinsky, B. 2021. Effects of isochoric freezing conditions on cut potato quality. Foods. 10(5). Article 974. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods10050974.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.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.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.Functionality of freeze-dried berry powder on frozen dairy desserts
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bilbao-Sainz, C., Thai, T.T., Sinrod, A., Chiou, B., McHugh, T.H. 2020. Functionality of freeze-dried berry powder on frozen dairy desserts. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. 43(9):e14076. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.14076.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.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.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.Mechanical and thermal behavior of canola protein isolate films as improved by cellulose nanocrystals
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Osorio-Ruiz, A., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Chiou, B., Martinez-Ayala, A. 2019. Mechanical and thermal behavior of canola protein isolate films as improved by cellulose nanocrystals. ACS Omega. 4(21):19172-19176. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.9b02460.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.Functionality of strawberry powder on frozen dairy desserts
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bilbao-Sainz, C., Sinrod, A., Chiou, B., McHugh, T.H. 2019. Functionality of strawberry powder on frozen dairy desserts. Journal of Texture Studies. 50(6):556-563. https://doi.org/10.1111/jtxs.12464.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.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.Antimicrobial carvacrol in solution blow-spun fish-skin gelatin nanofibers
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, F., Saricaoglu, F., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Bridges, D.F., Takeoka, G.R., Wu, V.C., Chiou, B., Wood, D.F., Mchugh, T.H., Zhong, F. 2018. Antimicrobial carvacrol in solution blow-spun fish-skin gelatin nanofibers. Journal of Food Science. 83(4):984-991. https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.14076.Preparation of fish skin gelatin-based nanofibers incorporating cinnamaldehyde by solution blow spinning
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, F., Saricaoglu, F., Avena-Bustillos, R.D., Bridges, D.F., Takeoka, G.R., Wu, V.C., Chiou, B., Wood, D.F., McHugh, T.H., Zhong, F. 2018. Preparation of fish skin gelatin-based nanofibers incorporating cinnamaldehyde by solution blow spinning. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 19(2):618. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms19020618Activated 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.Characterization of film-forming solutions and films incorporating free and nanoencapsulated tea polyphenol prepared by gelatins with different Bloom values

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Maoshen, C., Liu, F., Chiou, B., Sharif, H.R., Xu, J., Zhong, F. 2017. Characterization of film-forming solutions and films incorporating free and nanoencapsulated tea polyphenol prepared by gelatins with different Bloom values. Food Hydrocolloids. 72(72):381-388. doi: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2017.05.001.Influence of vacuum drying temperature on: physico-chemical composition and antioxidant properties of murta berries
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lopez, J., Vega-Galvez, A., Bilbao-Sainz, C., Chiou, B., Uribe, E., Quispe-Fuentes, I. 2017. Influence of vacuum drying temperature on: physico-chemical composition and antioxidant properties of murta berries. Journal of Food Process Engineering. 40(6):e12569. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpe.12569.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.Study of combined effects of glycerol and transglutaminase on properties of gelatin films

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, F., Chiou, B., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Zhang, Y., Li, Y., McHugh, T.H., Zhong, F. 2016. Study of combined effects of glycerol and transglutaminase on properties of gelatin films. Food Hydrocolloids. 65:1-9. doi:10/1016/j.foodhyd.2016.10.004.Mechanically robust and transparent N-halamine grafted PVA-co-PE films with renewable antimicrobial activity

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Si, Y., Cossu, A., Nitin, N., Ma, Y., Zhao, C., Chiou, B., Cao, T., Wang, D., Sun, G. 2017. Mechanically robust and transparent N-halamine grafted PVA-co-PE films with renewable antimicrobial activity. Macromolecular Bioscience. doi: 10.1002/mabi.201600304.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., 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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.Biodegradable Pectin/clay Aerogels

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chen, H., Chiou, B., Wang, Y., Schiraldi, D.A. 2013. Biodegradable Pectin/clay Aerogels. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 5:1715-1721.Antibacterial activity and physical properties of açaí edible films incorporated with thyme essential oil and apple skin polyphenol (abstract)

- (Abstract Only)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.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.Ultraviolet-B radiation induced crosslinking improves physical properties of cold- and warm-water fish gelatin gels and films

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Otoni, C.G., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Chiou, B., Bilbao-Sainz, C., Bechtel, P.J., Mchugh, T.H. 2012. Ultraviolet-B radiation induced crosslinking improves physical properties of cold- and warm-water fish gelatin gels and films. Journal of Food Science. DOI:10.1111/j1750-3841.2012.02839.x.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.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.Starch plastics packaging and agriculture applications

- (Book / Chapter)PLA fibers with antimicrobial properties developed by solution blow spinning

- (Abstract Only)Sodium Bentonite-Based Fire Retardant Coatings Containing Starch

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Glenn, G.M., Bingol, G., Chiou, B., Klamczynski, A., Pan, Z. 2012. Sodium Bentonite-Based Fire Retardant Coatings Containing Starch. Fire Sciences Journal. 51: 85-92.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.Extruded/injection-molded composites containing unripe plantain flour, ethylene vinyl-alcohol and glycerol: Evaluation of color, mechanical property and biodegradability

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Vargas, A., Berrios, J.D., Chiou, B., Wood, D.F., Glenn, G.M., Bello, L., Imam, S.H. 2012. Extruded/injection-molded composites containing unripe plantain flour, ethylene vinyl-alcohol and glycerol: Evaluation of color, mechanical property and biodegradability. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 124(3):2632-2639.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.Heptanone Gels Using an Aryl Glycolipid

- (Abstract Only)Radical graft polymerization of an Allyl Monomer onto Hydrophilic Polymers and their antibacterial nanofibrous membranes

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wang, D., Xu, W., Sun, G., Chiou, B. 2012. Radical graft polymerization of an Allyl Monomer onto Hydrophilic Polymers and their antibacterial nanofibrous membranes. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 3(8):2838-2844.Gelation, oxygen permeability and mechanical properties of mammalian and fish gelatin films

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Avena-Bustillos, R.J., Chiou, B., Olsen, C.W., Bechtel, P.J., Olson, D.A., Mchugh, T.H. 2011. Gelation, oxygen permeability and mechanical properties of mammalian and fish gelatin films. Journal of Food Science. 76(7):E519-E524. DOI: 10.1111/j.1750-3841.2011.02312.x.Morphological development of polypropylene in immiscible blends with cellulose acetate butyrate

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Xue, C., Wang, D., Xiang, B., Chiou, B., Sung, G. 2011. Morphological development of polypropylene in immiscible blends with cellulose acetate butyrate. Journal Polymer Research. 18(6):1947-1953.Molecular gels-based controlled release devices for pheromones

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Jadhav, S.R., Chiou, B., Wood, D.F., Hoffman, G.D., Glenn, G.M., John, G. 2011. Molecular gels-based controlled release devices for pheromones. Soft Materials. 7:864-867. DOI: 10.1039/c0sm00878h.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.Milling by product Utilization Research at USDA-ARS

- (Trade Journal)Milczarek, R.R., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Du, W., Chiou, B., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2010. Milling by product Utilization Research at USDA-ARS. Trade Journal Publication. 1(12)1.Development of biodegradable foamlike materials based on casein and sodium montmorillonite clay

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Pojanavaraphan, T., Magaraphan, R., Chiou, B., Schiraldi, D.A. 2010. Development of biodegradable foamlike materials based on casein and sodium montmorillonite clay. Biomacromolecules. 11(10):2640-2646.Controlled and high throughput fabrication of poly(trimethylene terphthalate) nanofibers via melt extrusion of immiscible blends

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Xue, C., Wang, D., Xiang, B., Chiou, B., Sun, G. 2010. Controlled and high throughput fabrication of poly(trimethylene terphthalate) nanofibers via melt extrusion of immiscible blends. Materials Chemistry and Physics. 124(1):48-51.Controlled and high throughput fabrication of poly(trimethylene terephthalate) nanofibers via melt extrusion of immiscible blends

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Xue, C., Wang, D., Xiang, B., Chiou, B., Sun, G. 2010. Controlled and high throughput fabrication of poly(trimethylene terephthalate) nanofibers via melt extrusion of immiscible blends. Journal of Materials Chemistry. 124(1):48-51.Physical and Chemical Properties of Pollock and Salmon Skin Gelatin Films

- (Book / Chapter)Avena-Bustillos, R.D., Chiou, B., Olsen, C.W., Bechel, P.J., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2010. Physical and Chemical Properties of Pollock and Salmon Skin Gelatin Films. Composition of Hydrolysate Meals Made from Alaska Pollock, Salmon, and Flatfish Processing Byproducts: Comparisons with Traditional Alaska Fish Meals. In: P.J. Bechtel and S. Smiley (eds.), A Sustainable Future: Fish Processing Byproducts. Alaska Sea Grant, University of Alaska Fairbanks, pp. 281-294. doi:10.4027/sffpb.2010.23Morphology Evolution of Polypropylene in Immiscible Polymer Blends for Fabrication of Nanofibers

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Xue, C., Wang, D., Xiang, B., Chiou, B., Sun, G. 2010. Morphology Evolution of Polypropylene in Immiscible Polymer Blends for Fabrication of Nanofibers. Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics. Volume 48:921-931.Water absorbance and thermal properties of sulfated wheat gluten films

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chiou, B., Robertson, G.H., Rooff, L.E., Cao, T., Jafri, H.H., Gregorski, K.S., Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M. 2010. Water absorbance and thermal properties of sulfated wheat gluten films. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 116: 2638-2644.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.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.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.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.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.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.Fabrication of Tunable Submicro- or Nano-structured Polyethylene Materials form Immiscible Blends with Cellulose Acetate Butyrate

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wang, D., Sun, G., Chiou, B. 2008. Fabrication of Tunable Submicro- or Nano-structured Polyethylene Materials form Immiscible Blends with Cellulose Acetate Butyrate. Macromolecular Materials and Engineering. 2008. 293(8):655-657.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.Controllable Biotinylated Poly(Ethylene-co-Glycidyl Methacrylate) (PE-co-GMA) Nanofibers to Bind Streptavidin-Horseradish Peroxidase (HRP) for Potential Biosensor Applications

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wang, D., Sun, G., Xiang, B., Chiou, B. 2008. Controllable Biotinylated Poly(Ethylene-co-Glycidyl Methacrylate) (PE-co-GMA) Nanofibers to Bind Streptavidin-Horseradish Peroxidase (HRP) for Potential Biosensor Applications. European Polymer Journal. 2008. 44(7):2032-2039.Biodiesel from Waste Salmon Oil

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chiou, B., El-Mashad, H.M., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Dunn, R.O., Bechtel, P.J., Mc Hugh, T.H., Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M. 2008. Biodiesel from Waste Salmon Oil. Transactions of the ASABE. 51(3):797-802.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.Extruded pasta/noodles from soluble fibers [hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC)] containing no starch

- (Other)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.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.CONTROLLED RELEASE OF VOLATILE LIQUIDS USING STARCH GEL MATRICES AND FILMS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Glenn, G.M., Klamczynski, A., Shey, J., Chiou, B., Holtman, K.M., Hoffman, G.D., Wood, D.F. 2007. Controlled release of volatile liquids using starch gel matrices and films. Polymers for advanced technologies. 18 (8): 636:642.  (2007)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.A high throughput, controllable and environmentally benign fabrication process of thermoplastic nanofibers

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wang, D., Sun, G., Chiou, B. 2007. A high throughput, controllable and environmentally benign fabrication process of thermoplastic nanofibers. Macromolecular Materials and Engineering. 292(4):407-414.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.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.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.RHEOLOGICAL AND THERMAL PROPERTIES OF SALMON PROCESSING BYPRODUCTS

- (Abstract Only)El-Mashad, H.M., Chiou, B., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Bechtel, P.J., Mc Hugh, T.H., Zhang, R. 2006. Rheological and thermal properties of salmon processing byproducts. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, Portland, OR, July 9-12, 2006, Paper No. 066157.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.WATER VAPOR PERMEABILITY OF MAMMALIAN AND FISH GELATIN FILMS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)R.J. Avena Bustillos, C.W. Olsen, D.A. Olson, B. Chiou, E. Yee, P.J. Bechtel, T.H. McHugh, 2006. Water Vapor Permeability of Mammalian and Fish Gelatin Films. Journal of Food Science. Vol 71(4):E202-E207.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.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. .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.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.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).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).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)TENSILE AND PUNCTURE PROPERTIES OF MAMMALIAN AND FISH GELATIN FILMS

- (Abstract Only)Olsen, C.W., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Olson, D.A., Chiou, B., Yee, E., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2005. Tensile and puncture properties of mammalian and fish gelatin films. Meeting Abstract No. 109-5. IFT Annual Meeting. July 2005. New Orleans, LA.WATER VAPOR PERMEABILITY OF MAMMALIAN AND FISH GELATIN FILMS

- (Abstract Only)Avena Bustillos, R.D., Olsen, C.W., Olson, D.A., Chiou, B., Yee, E., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2005. Water vapor permeability of mammalian and fish gelatin films. Meeting Abstract No. 54D-4. IFT Annual Meeting. July 2005. New Orleans, LA.DEHYDRATION AS A STABILIZATION METHOD FOR ALASKAN POLLOCK SKINS PRIOR TO GELATIN EXTRACTION

- (Abstract Only)Mc Hugh, T.H., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Pan, Z., Olson, D.A., Olsen, C.W., Chiou, B., Yee, E., Bechtel, P.J., Bower, C.K., Pantoja, A. 2005. Dehydration as a stabilization method for alaskan pollock skins prior to gelatin extraction. Meeting Abstract No. 99C-24. IFT Annual Meeting. July 2005. New Orleans, LA.EVALUATION OF POWER ULTRASOUND AS A PROCESSING AID FOR FISH GELATIN EXTRACTION

- (Abstract Only)Olson, D.A., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Olsen, C.W., Chiou, B., Yee, E., Bower, C.K., Bechtel, P.J., Pan, Z., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2005. Evaluation of power ultrasound as a processing aid for fish gelatin extraction. Meeting Abstract No. 71C-26. IFT Annual Meeting. July 2005. New Orleans, LA.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.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).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.  59:467-475BIOPOLYMER 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.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.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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