Projects

ADVANCED STARCH-BASED MATERIALS FOR NON-FOOD APPLICATIONS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 408496

MODIFICATION OF NATURAL POLYMERS BY THERMO-MECHANICAL PROCESSING Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 408626

DETERMINATION OF STRUCTURE-PROPERTY RELATIONSHIPS IN BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES USING BIOPHYSICAL APPROACHES Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 408956

Publications

Agricultural polymers for corrosion protection of metals - (Abstract)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Cote, G.L., Willett, J.L. 2008. Agricultural polymers for corrosion protection of metals [abstract]. 236th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society.

Thermal properties of extruded injection-molded poly (lactic acid) and milkweed composites: degradation kinetics and enthalpic relaxation - (Abstract)

Mohamed, A., Finkenstadt, V.L., Palmquist, D.E., Rayas-Duarte, P. 2008. Thermal properties of extruded injection-molded poly (lactic acid) and milkweed composites: degradation kinetics and enthalpic relaxation [abstract]. North American Thermal Analysis Society Meeting. p. 76.

Thermal properties of poly (lactic acid)/milkweed composites - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Mohamed, A., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2008. Thermal properties of poly (lactic acid)/milkweed composites. Proceedings of the North American Thermal Analysis Society Meeting. p. 76.

Thermal properties of extruded injection-molded polycaprolactone/gluten bioblends characterized by TGA, DSC, SEM and infrared photoacoustic spectroscopy - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (02-Jun-08)

A history of carbohydrate research at the USDA laboratory in Peoria, Illinois - (Review Article) - (27-May-08)

Mechanical properties of green composites with poly(caprolactone) and wheat gluten - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Mohamed, A., Biresaw, G., Willett, J.L. 2008. Mechanical properties of green composites with poly(caprolactone) and wheat gluten. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. Available: http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/121373601/HTMLSTART

THERMAL PROPERTIES OF EXTRUDED AND INJECTION-MOLDED POLY (LACTIC ACID)-BASED CUPHEA AND LESQUERELLA BIO-COMPOSITES - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (30-Sep-07)

THERMAL PROPERTIES OF EXTRUDED-INJECTION MOLDED POLY (LACTIC ACID) AND MILKWEED COMPOSITES - (Abstract)

Mohamed, A., Finkenstadt, V.L., Palmquist, D.E. 2007. Thermal properties of extruded-injection molded poly (lactic acid) and milkweed composites [abstract]. North American Thermal Analysis Society Meeting. Paper No. 76.

THERMAL PROPERTIES OF EXTRUDED-INJECTION MOLDED POLY (LACTIC ACID) AND MILKWEED COMPOSITES - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Mohamed, A., Finkenstadt, V.L., Palmquist, D.E. 2007. Thermal properties of extruded-injection molded poly (lactic acid) and milkweed composites. Proceedings of North American Thermal Analysis Society Meeting. Paper No. 76.

MECHANICAL PROPERTY CHARACTERIZATION OF PLASTICIZED SUGAR BEET PULP AND POLY(LACTIC ACID) GREEN COMPOSITES USING ACOUSTIC EMISSION AND CONFOCAL MICROSCOPY - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (04-Aug-07)

Preparation of poly(lactic acid) and pectin composite films intended for application in antimicrobial packaging - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, L.S., Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, C., Jin, Z.T., Fishman, M., Hicks, K.B. 2007. Preparation of poly(lactic acid) and pectin composite films intended for application in antimicrobial packaging. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 106(2)801-810.

POLY(LACTIC ACID) GREEN COMPOSITES USING OILSEED COPRODUCTS AS FILLERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, C., Evangelista, R.L., Liu, L.S., Cermak, S.C., Hojillaevangelist, M.P., Willett, J.L. 2007. Poly(lactic acid) green composites using oilseed coproducts as fillers. Industrial Crops and Products. 26(1):36-43.

Thermal properties of extruded/injection-molded poly(lactic acid) and biobased composites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mohamed, A., Finkenstadt, V.L., Palmquist, D.E. 2008. Thermal properties of extruded-injection molded poly (lactic acid) and bio-based composites. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 107(2):898-908.

THERMAL PROPERTIES OF POLY (LACTIC ACID) BASED BIO-COMPOSITES - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Mohamed, A., Biresaw, G., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2007. Thermal properties of poly (lactic acid) based bio-composites. Adhesion Society. p. 495-497.

Green composites of poly(lactic acid) and sugar beet pulp. II. Structural and mechanical property analysis. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, L.S., Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, C., Coffin, D.R., Willett, J.L., Fishman, M., Hicks, K.B. 2007. Green composites of poly(lactic acid) and sugar beet pulp. II. Structural and mechanical property analysis. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy. 1:323-330.

GREEN COMPOSITES OF POLY(LACTIC ACID) AND OILSEED CO-PRODUCTS - (Abstract)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, C., Evangelista, R.L., Liu, L.S., Cermak, S.C., Hojillaevangelist, M.P., Willett, J.L. 2006. Green composites of poly(lactic acid) and oilseed co-products [abstract]. UJNR Annual Meeting. P.21.

Pectin films for various applications - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Liu, L.S., Liu, C., Finkenstadt, V.L., Jin, Z.T., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. 2006. Pectin films for various applications. Proceedings in 35th UJNR Meeting No. PR31-34.

PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF POLY (LACTIC ACID) GREEN COMPOSITES USING AGRICULTURAL CO-PRODUCTS AS FILLERS - (Abstract)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, L.S., Liu, C., Cermak, S.C., Evangelista, R.L., Hojillaevangelist, M.P., Willett, J.L. 2006. Preparation and characterization of poly (lactic acid) green composites using agricultural co-products as fillers [abstract]. World Conference & Exhibition on Oilseed/Vegetable Oil Utilization, Istanbul, Turkey.

EVALUATION OF POLY(LACTIC ACID) AND SUGAR BEET PULP GREEN COMPOSITES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, L.S., Willett, J.L. 2006. Preparation of poly(lactic acid) and sugar beet pulp green composites. Polymers and the Environment. 15(1):1-6.

GREEN COMPOSITES USING POLY(LACTIC ACID) AND AGRICULTURAL CO-PRODUCTS - (Abstract)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, L.S., Liu, C., Cermak, S.C., Evangelista, R.L., Hojillaevangelist, M.P., Willett, J.L. 2006. Green composites using poly(lactic acid) and agricultural co-products [abstract]. Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference. p.64. n.190.

POLY(LACTIC ACID): A BIODEGRADABLE COMMODITY PLASTIC - (Abstract)

Finkenstadt, V.L. 2006. Poly(lactic acid): A biodegradable commodity plastic [abstract]. BioEnvironmental 2006 Meeting. p.20.

COMPLEXATION AND BLENDING OF STARCH, POLY(ACRYLIC ACID), AND POLY(N-VINYL PYRROLIDONE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (18-Jan-06)

PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF POLY(LACTIC ACID) GREEN COMPOSITES USING AGRICULTURAL CO-PRODUCTS AS FILLERS - (Abstract)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Cermak, S.C., Willett, J.L. 2006. Preparation and characterization of poly(lactic acid) green composites using agricultural co-products as fillers [abstract]. American Chemical Society. n.10.

CHARACTERIZATION OF FUNCTIONALIZED ELECTROACTIVE BIOPOLYMERS - (Book/Chapter)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Willett, J.L. 2006. Characterization of functionalized electroactive biopolymers. American Chemical Society Symposium Series. p.256-261.

MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF THERMOPLASTIC STARCH COMPOSITES USING CARBON BLACK AS A CONDUCTIVE FILLER - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Willett, J.L. 2005. Mechanical and electrical properties of thermoplastic starch composites using carbon black as a conductive filler [abstract]. Proceedings of UJNR Food & Agricultural Panel. p.106.

EXTRUDED AND INJECTION MOLDED BIOPOLYMERS: PROPERTIES OF POLYLACTIC ACID PLA/SUGAR-BEET PULP BLENDS, AND WHEY PROTEIN/CORN GLUTEN MEAL (CGM) - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Onwulata, C.I., Liu, L.S., Finkenstadt, V.L., Willett, J.L. 2005. Extruded and injection molded biopolymers: properties of polylactic acid pla/sugar-beet pulp blends, and whey protein/corn gluten meal (cgm). UJNR Food & Agricultural Panel Proceedings. November 21-29,2005. Fuji,Japan. p.99-105.

REACTIVE EXTRUSION OF STARCH-POLYACRYLAMIDE GRAFT COPOLYMERS USING VARIOUS STARCHES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Willett, J.L., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2006. Reactive extrusion of starch-polyacrylamide graft copolymers using various starches. Polymers and the Environment. 14:125-129.

ELECTROACTIVE BIOMATERIALS COMPOSED FROM NATURAL POLYMERS - (Abstract)

Finkenstadt, V.L. 2005. Electroactive biomaterials composed from natural polymers [abstract]. American Association of Cereal Chemists. p.170.

BIOPOLYMERS AS ELECTROACTIVE BIOPLASTICS - (Abstract)

Finkenstadt, V.L. 2005. Biopolymers as electroactive bioplastics [abstract]. American Association of Cereal Chemists. p.54.

REACTIVE EXTRUSION OF STARCH-POLYACRYLAMIDE GRAFT COPOLYMERS: EFFECTS OF MONOMER/STARCH RATIO AND MOISTURE CONTENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Willett, J.L. 2005. Reactive extrusion of starch-polyacrylamide graft copolymers: effects of monomer/starch ratio and moisture content. Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics. v.206:1648-1652.

MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF STARCH COMPOSITES USING CARBON BLACK AS A CONDUCTIVE FILLER - (Abstract)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Willett, J.L. 2005. Mechanical and electrical properties of starch composites using carbon black as a conductive filler [abstract]. American Chemical Society. Paper No.81.

NATURAL POLYSACCHARIDES AS ELECTROACTIVE POLYMERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Finkenstadt, V.L. 2005. Natural polysaccharides as electroactive polymers. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 67:735-745.

EDGING INTO THE SYNTHETIC ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER (EAP) MARKET: SOLID POLYMER ELECTROLYTES USING RENEWABLE BIOMATERIALS - (Abstract)

Finkenstadt, V.L. 2005. Edging into the synthetic electroactive polymer (eap) market: solid polymer electrolytes using renewable biomaterials [abstract]. American Chemical Society. p.87.

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY GREAT LAKES REGIONAL MEETING FEATURES JOINT PROGRAMMING WITH AOCS - (Popular Publication)

Kenar, J.A., Finkenstadt, V.L., Cermak, S.C. 2005. American Chemical Society Great Lakes Regional Meeting features joint programming with AOCS. Inform. 16(2):118-119.

DIRECT CURRENT ELECTROACTIVITY VIA ION-CONDUCTION IN THERMOPLASTIC STARCH AND OTHER BIOPOLYMERS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Willett, J.L. 2004. Direct current electroactivity via ion-conduction in thermoplastic starch and other biopolymers [abstract]. United States Japan Natural Resources. p.59-63.

NATURAL POLYSACCHARIDES AS ELECTROACTIVE BIOMATERIALS - (Abstract)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Willett, J.L. 2004. Natural polysaccharides as electroactive biomaterials [abstract]. BioEnvironmental Polymer Society. p.133:355.

PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ELECTROACTIVE BIOPOLYMERS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Willett, J.L. Preparation and characterization of electroactive biopolymers. Macromolecular Symposium. 2005. p.40.

EFFECTS OF PROCESS PARAMETERS IN REACTIVE EXTRUSION OF STARCH - (Abstract)

Willett, J.L., Jasberg, B.K., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2004 CD-ROM. Effects of process parameters in reactive extrusion of starch [abstract]. BioEnvironmental Polymer Society.

PREPARATION OF STARCH-GRAFT-POLY(ITACONIC ACID) COPOLYMERS - (Abstract)

Berfield, J.L., Biswas, A., Parsons, J.D., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2004. Preparation of starch-graft-poly(itaconic acid) copolymers. American Chemical Society. p.177.

ENZYME DIGESTION OF STARCH-GRAFT-COPOLYMERS - (Abstract)

Haig, R.L., Parsons, J.D., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2004. Enzyme digestion of starch-graft-copolymers [abstract]. American Chemical Society. p.176:371.

COMPARISON OF MOLECULAR WEIGHT OF STARCH-GRAFT-POLY(ACRYLAMIDE) PRODUCED BY BATCH REACTION AND REACTIVE EXTRUSION - (Abstract)

Parsons, J.D., Willett, J.L., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2004. Comparison of molecular weight of starch-graft-poly(acrylamide) produced by batch reaction and reactive extrusion [abstract]. American Chemical Society. p.196:435.

REACTIVE EXTRUSION OF STARCH-POLYACRYLAMIDE GRAFT COPOLYMERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Willett, J.L., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2004. Reactive extrusion of starch-polyacrylamide graft copolymers. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. p.336-339.

PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF FUNCTIONALIZED ELECTROACTIVE BIOPOLYMERS - (Abstract)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Willett, J.L. 2004. Preparation and characterization of functionalized electroactive biopolymers [abstract]. American Chemical Society. p.25.

PROCESSING AND PROPERTIES OF STARCH-POLYACRYLAMIDE GRAFT COPOLYMERS PREPARED USING REACTIVE EXTRUSION - (Abstract)

Willett, J.L., Finkenstadt, V.L. Processing and properties of starch-polyacrylamide graft copolymers prepared using reactive extrusion. 2004. p.44.

PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF FUNCTIONALIZED ELECTROACTIVE BIOPOLYMERS - (Abstract)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Willett, J.L. 2004. Preparation and characterization of functionalized electroactive biopolymers. Polymer Networks. p.367-371.

REACTIVE EXTRUSION OF STARCH POLYACRYLAMIDE GRAFT COPOLYMERS - (Abstract)

Willett, J.L., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2004. Reactive extrusion of starch polyacrylamide graft copolymers. {abstract} p. 44.

NATURAL POLYMERS AS MATRICES FOR ELECTROACTIVE MATERIALS - (Abstract)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Willett, J.L. 2004. Natural polymers as matrices for electroactive materials. American Chemical Society, March 28-April 1, 2004, Anaheim, CA. 2004 CDROM.

REACTIVE EXTRUSION OF STARCH:CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION OF STARCH GRAFT COPOLYMERS - (Abstract)

Willett, J.L., Finkenstadt, V.L. Reactive extrusion of starch:continuous production of starch graft copolymers. Abstract n. 41-3. p. 102.

REACTIVE EXTRUSION OF STARCH-POLY ACRYLAMIDE GRAFT COPOLYMERS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Willett, J.L., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2004. Reactive extrusion of starch-poly acrylamide graft copolymers. Society of Plastics Engineers Proceedings, May 18-20,2004,Chicago,IL. 2004CDROM.

PREPARATION OF STARCH GRAFT COPOLYMER BY REACTIVE EXTRUSION - (Abstract)

Willett, J.L., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2003. Preparation of starch graft copolymer by reactive extrusion. American Institute of Chemical Engineers. p. 1.

REACTIVE EXTRUSION OF STARCH-POLYACRYLAMIDE GRAFT COPOLYMERS - (Abstract)

Willett, J.L., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2004. Reactive extrusion of starch-polyacrylamide graft copolymers. Abstract p.336-339.

PREPARATION OF STARCH GRAFT COPOLYMERS USING REACTIVE EXTRUSION - (Abstract)

Willett, J.L., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2003. Preparation of starch graft copolymers using reactive extrusion. 1st IUPAC International Conference on Bio-based Polymers. p. L41.

STARCH-BASED FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS - (Abstract)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Willett, J.L. 2003. Starch-based functional polymers. American Chemical Society. p. 55.

ELECTROACTIVE MATERIALS COMPOSED OF STARCH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Willett, J.L. Electroactive materials composed of starch. 2004. Polymers and the Environment. v. 12. n. 2. p. 43-46.

INITIATOR EFFECTS IN REACTIVE EXTRUSION OF STARCH-POLYACRYLAMIDE GRAFT COPOLYMERS - (Abstract)

Willett, J.L., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2003. Initiator effects in reactive extrusion of starch-polyacrylamide graft copolymers. Bio Environmental Polymer Society. p. 26.

A RESISTANCE TECHNIQUE FOR MEASURING MOISTURE CONTENT IN NATIVE STARCHES AND STARCH-BASED PLASTICIZED MATERIALS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

FINKENSTADT, V.L., WILLETT, J.L. A RESISTANCE TECHNIQUE FOR MEASURING MOISTURE CONTENT IN NATIVE STARCHES AND STARCH-BASED PLASTICIZED MATERIALS. CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS 55. 2004. P. 149-154.

A RESISTANCE TECHNIQUE FOR DETERMINING MOISTURE CONTENT IN NATIVE AND THERMOPLASTIC STARCH - (Abstract)

FINKENSTADT, V.L., WILLETT, J.L. A RESISTANCE TECHNIQUE FOR DETERMINING MOISTURE CONTENT IN NATIVE AND THERMOPLASTIC STARCH. GREAT LAKES REGIONAL AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY SYMPOSIUM. 2003. Abstract p. 75.

STEPPING INTO THE FUTURE - (Abstract)

FINKENSTADT, V.L. STEPPING INTO THE FUTURE. GREAT LAKES REGIONAL AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY SYMPOSIUM. 2003. Abstract p. 101.

PREPARATION OF STARCH-G-POLY(ACRYLAMIDE) COPOLYMERS USING REACTIVE EXTRUSION - (Abstract)

WILLETT, J.L., FINKENSTADT, V.L. PREPARATION OF STARCH-G-POLY(ACRYLAMIDE) COPOLYMERS USING REACTIVE EXTRUSION. AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY ABSTRACTS. 2003. Abstract p. 204.

ELECTROACTIVE POLYMERS COMPOSED OF STARCH - (Abstract)

FINKENSTADT, V.L., WILLETT, J.L. ELECTROACTIVE POLYMERS COMPOSED OF STARCH. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BIO ENVIRONMENTALLY DEGRADABLE POLYMER SOCIETY. 2002. Abstract p. 38.

CONTROLLED RELEASE USING STARCH AS A FLOATING DOSAGE MATRIX - (Abstract)

FINKENSTADT, V.L., HITT, H., WILLETT, J.L. CONTROLLED RELEASE USING STARCH AS A FLOATING DOSAGE MATRIX. AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY ABSTRACTS. 2003. Abstract p. 167.