Projects

Aqueous Enzymatic Extraction of Corn Oil and Value-Added Products from Corn Germ Produced in New Generation Dry-Grind Ethanol Processes Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 408662

Valuable Polysaccharide-Based Products from Sugar Beet Pulp and Citrus Peel Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 408634

Valuable Polysaccharide-Based Products from Sugar Beet Pulp and Citrus Peel Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 416864

Economic Competitiveness of Renewable Fuels Derived from Grains and Related Biomass Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409037

ARS Research in National Corn to Ethanol Pilot Plant Grant (G)   Accession Number: 408563

Grain Fractionation for Efficient Fuel Ethanol Production Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 411010

Publications

Mannan-stabilized oil-in-water beverage emulsions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mikkonen, K.S., Tenkanen, M., Cooke, P.H., Xu, C., Hannu, R., Willfor, S., Holmbom, B., Hicks, K.B., Yadav, M.P. 2009. Mannans as stabilizers of oil-in-water beverage emulsions. LWT - Food Science and Technology. 42:849-855.

Mannans as stabilizers of oil-in-water beverage emulsions - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Mikkonen, K., Tenkanen, M., Cooke, P.H., Xu, C., Hannu, R., Willfor, S., Holmbom, B., Hicks, K.B., Yadav, M.P. 2008. Mannans as stabilizers of oil-in-water beverage emulsions. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 42:849-855.

Chemical modification of corn fiber with ion-exchanging groups - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Simkovic, I., Yadav, M.P., Zalibera, M., Hicks, K.B. 2009. Chemical modification of corn fiber with ion-exchanging groups. Carbohydrate Polymers 76, p.250-254.

A Review: Controlled release systems for agricultural and food applications - (Book/Chapter)

Liu, L.S., Kost, Joseph, Fishman, M., Hicks, K.B. 2008. A review: controlled release systems for agricultural and food applications. Chapter 14 in New Delivery Systems for the Controlled Drug Release from Naturally Occurring Materials, by N. Parris, L. S. Liu, C. Song and V. P. Shastri (Eds.): ACS Symposiuim Series 992, p.265-281.

Corn fiber gum: New structure/function relationships for this potential beverage flavor stabilizer - (Review Article)

Yadav, M.P., Johnston, D., Hicks, K.B. 2009. Corn fiber gum: New structure/function relationships for this potential beverage flavor stabilizer. Food Hydrocolloids Journal 23, p.1488-1493.

Liquefaction, Saccharification, and Fermentation of Ammoniated Corn to ethanol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Taylor, F., Kim, T., Abbas, C.A., Hicks, K.B. 2008. Liquefaction, Saccharification, and Fermentation of Ammoniated Corn to ethanol. Biotechnology Progress 24, p.1267-1271.

Bio-Oil from Guayule Bagasse - (Abstract)

Mcmahan, C.M., Mullen, C.A., Boateng, A.A., Goldberg, N.M., Hicks, K.B., Cornish, K., Whalen, M.C. 2008. Bio-oil from guayule bagasse. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops 2008 Annual Meeting, September 7-11, College Station, TX.

Production of bio-oil from alfalfa stems by fluidized-bed fast pyrolysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boateng, A.A., Mullen, C.A., Goldberg, N.M., Hicks, K.B., Jung, H.G., Lamb, J.F. 2008. Production of bio-oil from alfalfa stems by fluidized-bed fast pyrolysis. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. 47:4115-4122.

Fractionation, characterization and study of emulsifying properties of corn fiber gum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yadav, M.P., Parris, N., Johnston, D., Hicks, K.B. 2008. Fractionation, characterization and study of emulsifying properties of corn fiber gum. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 56, p.4181-4187.

Near-infrared analysis of whole kernel barley: comparison of three spectrometers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sohn, M., Himmelsbach, D.S., Barton Ii, F.E., Griffey, C.A., Brooks, W., Hicks, K.B. 2008. Near-infrared analysis of whole kernel barley: comparison of three spectrometers. Applied Spectroscopy. 62(4). p. 427-432 2008.

Antimicrobial activity of nisin incorporated in pectin and polylactic acid composite films against Listeria monocytogenes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jin, Z.T., Liu, L.S., Zhang, H.Q., Hicks, K.B. 2009. Antimicrobial activity of nisin incorporated in pectin and polylactic acid composite films against Listeria monocytogenes. International Journal of Food Science and Technology. 44:322-329.

Films from spruce galactoglucomannan blended with poly(vinyl alcohol), corn arabinoxylan and konjac glucomannan - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mikkonen, K., Yadav, M.P., Cooke, P.H., Willfor, S., Hicks, K.B., Tenkanen, M. 2008. Films from spruce galactoglucomannan blended with poly(vinyl alcohol), corn arabinoxylan and konjac glucomannan. BioResources. 3(1):178-191.

Biothanol production from barley hull using SAA (Soaking in aqueous ammonia) pretreatment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, T., Taylor, F., Hicks, K.B. 2008. Biothanol production from barley hull using SAA (soaking in aqueous ammonia) pretreatment. Bioresource Technology. 99:5694-5702.

Enzymatic hydrolysis of steryl ferulates and steryl glycosides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nystrom, L., Moreau, R.A., Lampi, A., Hicks, K.B., Piironen, V. 2008. Enzymatic hydrolysis of steryl ferulates and steryl glycosides. European Food Research and Technology. 227:727-733.

Near-Infrared analysis of ground barley for use as a feedstock for fuel ethanol production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sohn, M., Himmelsbach, D.S., Barton Ii, F.E., Griffey, C.A., Brooks, W., Hicks, K.B. 2007. Near-Infrared analysis of ground barley for use as a feedstock for fuel ethanol production. Journal of Applied Spectroscopy. 61 (11). p. 1178-1183.

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.

Tocopherols and tocotrienols in barley oil prepared from germ and other fractions from scarification and sieving of hulless barley - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Moreau, R.A., Wayns, K., Flores, R.A., Hicks, K.B. 2007. Tocopherols and tocotrienols in barley oil prepared from germ and other fractions from scarification and sieving of hulless barley. Cereal Chemistry. 84(6):587-592.

Characterization of corn fiber gums from coarse and fine fiber and a study of their emulsifying properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yadav, M.P., Johnston, D., Hicks, K.B. 2007. Characterization of corn fiber gums from coarse and fine fiber and a study of their emulsifying properties. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, 55,p.6366-6371.

A preliminary study on edible, antimicrobial extruded films made from pectin and other food hydrocolloids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, L.S., Jin, Z.T., Liu, C., Hicks, K.B., Mohanty, A.K., Bhardwaj, R., Misra, M. 2008. A preliminary study on edible, antimicrobial extruded films made from pectin and other food hydrocolloids. Journal of Natural Fibers, V.5(4), p.366-382.

Surface Abrasion of Hulled and Hulless Barley to Produce Value-Added Fractions: I. Physical Characterization of the Milled Fractions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Flores, R.A., Hicks, K.B., Wilson, J. 2007. Surface abrasion of hulled and hulless barley: Physical characterization of the milled fractions. Cereal Chemistry. 84(5):485-491.

Application of pectin in combination with nisin in antimicrobial food packaging - (Abstract)

Jin, Z.T., Zhang, H.Q., Liu, L.S., Hicks, K.B. 2007. Application of pectin in combination with nisin in antimicrobial food packaging [abstract]. International Food Technologists annual Meeting. Paper No. 206-06. p. 292.

Antioxidant and Antimelanogenic activities of polyamine conjugates from corn bran and related hydroxycinnamic acids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Choi, S., Lee, S., Kim, E., Yoon, K., Parris, N., Hicks, K.B., Moreau, R.A. 2007. Antioxidant and Antimelanogenic activities of polyamine conjugates from corn bran and related hydroxycinnamic acids. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry 55, p.3920-3925.

Corn fiber oil and sitostanol decrease cholesterol absorption independently of intestinal sterol transporters in hamsters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jain, D., Ebine, N., Jia, X., Kassis, A., Marinangeli, C., Fortin, M., Beech, R., Hicks, K.B., Moreau, R.A., Kubow, S., Jones, P.J. 2008. Corn fiber oil and sitostanol decrease cholesterol absorption independently of intestinal sterol transporters in hamsters. Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry 19:229-236.

Pilot-scale fluidized-bed pyrolysis of switchgrass for bio oil production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boateng, A.A., Daugaard, D.E., Goldberg, N.M., Hicks, K.B. 2007. Bench-scale fluidized-bed pyrolysis of switchgrass for bio oil production. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research 46, p.1891-1897.

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

Liu, L.S., Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, C., Coffin, D.R., Willett, J.L., Fishman, M., Hicks, K.B. 2007. Properties of poly(lactic acid) and sugar beet pulp green composites. II. Structural and mechanical properties analysis. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy. 1(3):323-330.

Composite films from pectin and fish skin gelatin or soybean flour protein - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, L.S., Liu, C., Fishman, M., Hicks, K.B. 2007. Composite films from pectin and fish skin gelatin or soybean flour protein. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry 55(6),p.2349-2355.

Molecular characteristics of corn fiber gum and their influence on its emulsifying properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yadav, M.P., Fishman, M.L., Chau, H.K., Johnston, D., Hicks, K.B. 2007. Molecular characteristics of corn fiber gum and their influence on its emulsifying properties. Cereal Chemistry Vol. 84, No. 2, p.175-180.

Phenolic Acids, Lipids, and Proteins Associated with Purified Corn Fiber Arabinoxylans - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yadav, M.P., Moreau, R.A., Hicks, K.B. 2007. Phenolic acids, lipids, and proteins associated with purified corn fiber arabinoxylans. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 55, p.943-947.

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.

Hplc and Hplc-Ms As Tools to Monitor the Quality of Vegetable Oils, Nutraceuticals, and Functional Foods - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Moreau, R.A., Hicks, K.B. 2006. Hplc and hplc-ms as tools to monitor the quality of vegetable oils, nutraceuticals, and functional foods. UJNR Food & Agricultural Panel Proceedings, Rohnert Park, California, pp.IA25-1A29..

Analysis of barley by NIRS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Himmelsbach, D.S., Sohn, M., Hicks, K.B., Barton II, F.E. 2006. Analysis of barley by NIRS. United States-Japan Natural Resources Food & Agricultural Panel; October 21-28, Sonoma,CA. Pp IA1-IA5.

Pectin in Controlled Drug Delivery - (Review Article)

Liu, L.S., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. 2007. Pectin in controlled drug delivery. Cellulose 14:15-24.

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.

Microstructure Development of Chars Derived from High-Temperature Pyrolysis of Barley (Hordeum Vulgare L.) Hulls - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boateng, A.A., Cooke, P.H., Hicks, K.B. 2007. Microstructure development of chars derived from high-temperature pyrolysis of barley (hordeum vulgare l.) hulls. Fuel 86, p.735-742

A Reinvestigation of the Effect of Heat Pretreatment of Corn Fiber on the Levels of Extractable Tocopherols and Tocotrienols - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Moreau, R.A., Hicks, K.B. 2006. A reinvestigation of the effect of heat pretreatment of corn fiber and corn germ on the levels of extractable tocopherols and tocotrienols. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 54, p.8093-8102.

Aqueous Enzymatic Oil Extraction: a "green" Bioprocess to Obtain Oil from Corn Germ and Other Oil-Rich Plant Materials - (Book/Chapter)

Moreau, R.A., Johnston, D., Dickey, L.C., Parris, N., Hicks, K.B. 2007. Aqueous enzymatic oil extraction: a "green" bioprocess to obtain oil from corn germ and other oil-rich plant materials, in "The industrial application of enzymes on carbohydrate based materials, ed by G. Eggleston and J. R. Vercellotti, American Oil Chemists' Society Press, pp 101-120. Book Chapter.

Gasification of Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa Pratensis I.) Straw in a Farm-Scale Reactor - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boateng, A.A., Banowetz, G.M., Steiner, J.J., Barton, T.F., Taylor, D.G., Hicks, K.B., El Nashaar, H., Sethi, V.K. 2007. Gasification of kentucky bluegrass (poa pratensis i.) straw in a farm-scale reactor. Biomass and Bioenergy, 31:153-161.

Corn Fiber: a Potential Gum Arabic Replacer for Beverage Flavor Emulsification - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yadav, M.P., Johnston, D., Hotchkiss, A.T., Hicks, K.B. 2007. Corn fiber: a potential gum arabic replacer for beverage flavor emulsification. Food Hydrocolloids 21, p.1022-1030.

Corn Wet Fractionation Prior to Fermentation for Recovery of Valuable Co-Products - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Hicks, K.B., Johnston, D., Moreau, R.A., Mcaloon, A.J., Ramirez, E.C., Singh, V. 2006. Corn wet fractionation prior to fermentation for recovery of valuable co-products. Proceedings of the Corn Utilization and Technology Conference, June 5-7, 2006 in Dallas, Texas.

Pyrolysis of Hull-Enriched Byproducts from the Scarification of Barley (Hordeum Vulgare L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boateng, A.A., Hicks, K.B., Flores, R.A., Gutsol, A. 2007. Pyrolysis of hull-enriched byproducts from the scarification of hulled barley (hordeum vulgare l.). Journal of Analytical & Applied Pyrolysis 78, p95-103.

Application of Nir Spectroscopy for Rapid Analysis of Barley As a Source of Ethanol - (Abstract)

Sohn, M., Himmelsbach, D.S., Barton II, F.E., Hicks, K.B. 2006. Application of nir spectroscopy for rapid analysis of barley as a source of ethanol. 33rd Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies. Paper Number 224, p. 52.

The Composition of Functional Lipids in Hulled and Hulless Barley, in Fractions Obtained by Scarification and in Barley Oil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Moreau, R.A., Flores, R.A., Hicks, K.B. 2007. The composition of functional lipids in hulled and hulless barley, in fractions obtained by scarification and in barley oil. Cereal Chemistry Vol 84, No. 1, p.1-5.

Phenolic Acids, Lipids and Proteins in Corn Fiber Gum - (Abstract)

Yadav, M.P., Moreau, R.A., Hicks, K.B. 2006. Phenolic acids, lipids and proteins in corn fiber gum. Meeting Abstract at the Corn Utilization and Technology Conference, June 5-7, 2006, Dallas, Texas

Influence of Moisture Content and Cooking on the Bench Scale Screw Pressing of Corn Oil - (Trade Journal)

Moreau, R.A., Johnston, D., Hicks, K.B. Influence of moisture content and cooking on the bench scale screw pressing and pre-pressiing of corn oil from corn germ. Oil Mill Gazetteer 111:8-10 March 2006.

Processes to Produce Functional Foods During the Conversion of Grains to Fuel Ethanol - (Abstract)

Moreau, R.A., Hicks, K.B., Parris, N., Dickey, L.C. 2006. Processes to produce functional foods during the conversion of grains to fuel ethanol. Presentation at the ACS Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, March 26-30, 2006. Symposium on Healthy Products from Agricultural By-Products, Oral Paper 6.

The Role of Lipid and Protein Components in the Emulsification Properties of Gum Arabic and Corn Fiber Gum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yadav, M.P., Johnston, D., Hicks, K.B., Nothnagel, E.A. 2006. The role of lipid and protein components in the emulsification properties of gum arabic and corn fiber gum. Foods & Food Ingredients Journal of Japan. V.211, No. 3.p.243-254.

Structure/function Relationships Between Corn Kernel Arabinoxylans and Their Emulsifying Properties - (Abstract)

Yadav, M.P., Johnston, D., Hicks, K.B. 2005. Structure/function relationships between corn kernel arabinoxylans and their emulsifying properties. Meeting Abstract #225. National Meeting and Exposition Program 229th ACS National Meeting, March 13-17, 2005. San Diego, CA.

A Comparison of Commercial Enzymes for the Aqueous Enzymatic Extraction of Corn Oil from Corn Germ - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Moreau, R.A., Johnston, D., Powell, M.J., Hicks, K.B. 2004. A comparison of commercial enzymes for the aqueous enzymatic extraction of corn oil from corn germ. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, V.81, No. 11, p.1071-1075.

Corn Stover Fractions and Bioenergy: Chemical Composition, Structure and Response to Enzyme Pretreatment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Akin, D.E., Morrison III, W.H., Rigsby, L.L., Barton II, F.E., Himmelsbach, D.S., Hicks, K.B. 2006. Corn stover fractions and bioenergy: chemical composition, structure and response to enzyme pretreatment. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 129-132:pp 104-116.

Pectin Gel Vehicles for Citronellal Delivery - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, L.S., Chen, G., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. Pectin gel vehicles for citronellal delivery. Controlled Release Journal.2005. Drug Delivery. 12:p.149-157.

Milling Alternatives of Barley to Produce Ethanol and Value-Added Fractions - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Flores, R.A., Hicks, K.B. 2005. Milling alternatives of barley to produce ethanol and value-added fractions. Proceedings of the 35th United States-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources: Food and Agriculture Panel, pp. 52-57.

The Composition of Corn Oil Obtained by the Alcohol Extraction of Ground Corn - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Moreau, R.A., Hicks, K.B. 2005. The composition of corn oil obtained by the alcohol extraction of ground corn. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. V. 82, No. 11. p. 809-815.

Pectin Based Networks for Non-Food Applications - (Book/Chapter)

Liu, L.S., Tunick, M.H., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B., Cooke, P.H., Coffin, D. R. 2006. Pectin based networks for non-food applications. In Advances in Biopolymers: Molecules, Clusters, Networks and Interactions, M. L. Fishman, L. Wicker, and P. X. Qi (Eds.) ACS Symposium Series 935, American Chemical Society, Washington, DC, USA. pp 272-283.

Biodegradable Composites from Sugar Beet Pulp and Poly (Lactic Acid) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, L.S., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B., Liu, C. 2005. Biodegradable composites from sugar beet pulp and poly (lactic acid). Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 53(23)p. 9017-9022.

Pectin/zein Beads for Potential Colon-Specific Drug Delivery: Synthesis and in Vitro Evaluation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, L.S., Kende, M., Ruthel, G., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. 2006. Pectin/zein beads for potential colon-specific drug delivery: synthesis and in vitro evaluation. Drug Delivery, 13:417-423.

The Influence of Moisture Content and Cooking on the Screw Pressing and Pre-Pressing of Corn Oil from Corn Germ - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Moreau, R.A., Johnston, D., Hicks, K.B. 2005. The influence of moisture content and cooking on the screw pressing and pre-pressing of corn oil from corn germ. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. Vol. 82, No. 11,p.851-854.

Characteristics of Corn Stover for Bioenergy - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Akin, D.E., Morrison III, W.H., Rigsby, L.L., Barton II, F.E., Himmelsbach, D.S., Hicks, K.B. 2005. Characteristics of corn stover for bioenergy. Proceedings of the 34th United States-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources: Food and Agriculture Panel. pp. 136-139.

Construction of Gene Delivery Systems from Biodegradable Polysaccharides - (Book/Chapter)

Liu, L.S., Kramer, W.H., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. 2006. Construction of gene delivery systems from biodegradable polysaccharides. Book Chapter In: "Chemistry as Art" Editors: L. Liu and G. E. Zaikov ISBN: 1-59454-585-5 p. 1-23.

Pectin Based Drug Delivery Systems - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Liu, L.S., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. 2005. Pectin based drug delivery systems. UJNR Food & Agricultural Panel Proceedings, p.149-153.

Screening of Commercial Beta-Glucanases for Complete Hydrolysis of Barley Beta-Blucan to Glucose - (Abstract)

Hicks, K.B., Senske, G.E., Hotchkiss, A.T., O'Brien, D. 2005. Screening of commercial beta-glucanases for complete hydrolysis of barley beta-blucan to glucose. Meeting Abstract 230th ACS National Meeting, Washington DC, August 28-September 1, CARB Division Paper #18.

Scarification of Barley to Produce Value-Added Fractions - (Abstract)

Flores, R.A. 2005. Scarification of barley to produce value-added fractions. Abstract presented at the International Association of Cereal Chemists, Orlando, FL, September 11-14, 2005.

Experimental Milling of Barley Samples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Flores, R.A., Hicks, K.B., Eustace, D.W., Phillips, J.G. 2005. Experimental milling of barley samples. Cereal Chemistry 82, No. 6, p. 727-733.

Composition and Economic Comparison of Germ Fractions Derived from Modified Corn Processing Technologies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Johnston, D., Mcaloon, A.J., Moreau, R.A., Hicks, K.B., Singh, V. Composition and economic comparison of germ fractions derived from modified corn processing technologies. 2005. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society.82, No. 8, p.603-608.

Hulless Barley - a New Feedstock for Fuel Ethanol? - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Hicks, K.B., Flores, R.A., Taylor, F., Mcaloon, A.J., Moreau, R.A., Johnston, D., Senske, G.E., Brooks, W.S., Griffey, C.A. 2005. Hulless barley - a new feedstock for fuel ethanol?. Proceedings of the 15th Annual EPAC Ethanol lConference, Cody, WY. June 12-14.

The Role of Protein and Lipid Components in the Emulsification Properties of Corn Fiber Gum and Gum Arabic - (Abstract)

Yadav, M.P., Johnston, D., Hicks, K.B., Nothnagel, E.A. The role of protein and lipid components in the emulsification properties of corn fiber gum and gum arabic. Meeting Abstract, for the International Hydrocolloids Forum on June 27-28, 2005 at North East Wales Institute of Higher Education, Wrexham, North Wales, U.K. Paper #16, p.21.

Barley: a Potential Feedstock for Fuel Ethanol in the U. S. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Hicks, K.B., Flores, R.A., Taylor, F., Mcaloon, A.J., Moreau, R.A., Johnston, D., Senske, G.E., Brooks, W.S., Griffey, C.A. 2005. Barley: a potential feedstock for fuel ethanol in the U. S.?. Proceedings of the Fourth International Starch Conference, Univ. of Illinois, Urbana, IL, June 5-8, p.25-29.

Hydrolysis and Fermentation of Pericarp and Endosperm Fiber Recovered from Enzymatic Corn Dry Grind Process - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dien, B.S., Johnston, D., Hicks, K.B., Cotta, M.A., Singh, V. 2005. Hydrolysis and fermentation of pericarp and endosperm fibers recovered from enzymatic corn dry-grind process. Cereal Chemistry. 82(5):616-620.

Encapsulation of Essential Oils in Zein Nanospherical Particles As a Delivery System for Antimicrobials - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Parris, N., Cooke, P.H., Hicks, K.B. 2005. Encapsulation of essential oils in zein nanospherical particles as a delivery system for antimicrobials. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. V.53,No.12,p.4788-4792

Aqueous Enzymatic Extraction of Corn Oil from Corn Germ - (Abstract)

Moreau, R.A., Powell, M.J., Johnston, D., Hicks, K.B. Aqueous enzymatic extraction of corn oil from corn germ. Meeting Abstract. 96th AOCS Anual Meeting & Expo., Salt Lake City, UT, May 1-5, 2005. Biotechnology Poster 1.

The Influence of Moisture Content and Cooking on the Screw Pressing of Corn Oil from Corn Germ - (Abstract)

Moreau, R.A., Johnston, D., Dickey, L.C., Hicks, K.B. The influence of moisture content and cooking on the screw pressing of corn oil from corn germ. Meeting Abstract. 96th AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo. Salt Lake City, UT, May 1-5, 2005, Processing Poster 1.

Effect of Steeping with Sulfite Salts and Adjunct Acids on Corn Wet-Milling Yields and Starch Properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yang, P., Haken, A.E., Niu, Y., Chaney, S.R., Hicks, K.B., Eckhoff, S.R., Tumbleson, M.E., Singh, V. 2005. Effect of steeping with sulfite salts and adjunct acids on corn wet-milling yields and starch properties. Cereal Chemistry 82(4)p.420-424.

Structure/function Relationships Between Corn Fiber Gums and Their Emulsifying Properties - (Abstract)

Yadav, M.P., Johnston, D., Hicks, K.B., Nothnagel, E.A. 2005. Structure/function relationships between corn fiber gums and their emulsifying properties. Meeting Abstract, Univ. of California, Riverside, March 18, 2005.

Pyrolysis of Switchgrass (Panicum Virgatum) Harvested at Several Stages of Maturity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boateng, A.A., Hicks, K.B.,Vogel, K.P. 2006. Pyrolysis of switchgrass (panicum virgatum) harvested at several stages of maturity. Journal of Analytical & Applied Pyrolysis. 75: p.55-64.

Review of Process for Producing Corn Fiber Oil and Ethanol from "quick Fiber" - (Review Article)

Dien, B.S., Nagle, N., Singh, V., Moreau, R.A., Tucker, M.P., Nichols, N.N., Johnston, D., Cotta, M.A., Hicks, K.B., Nguyen, Q., Bothast, R.J. 2005. Review of process for producing corn fiber oil and ethanol from "Quick Fiber." International Sugar Journal. 107(1275):187-191.

Pectin Derivatives As a Carrier for Colon-Specific Drug Delivery - (Abstract)

Liu, L.S., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. Pectin derivatives as a carrier for colon-specific drug delivery. Abstract for American Chemical Society 229th National Meeting, San Diego, 13-19, 2005.

Interaction of Various Pectin Formulations with Porcine Colonic Tissues - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, L.S., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B., Kende, M. Interaction of various pectin formulations with porcine colonic tissues. Biomaterials.26 (2005)p.5907-5916.

Evaluation of Sugar Beet Pulp and Poly(lactic Acid) Biodegradable Composites - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Liu, L.S., Onwulata, C.I., Fishman, M.L., Savary, B.J., Hicks, K.B. Evaluation of sugar beet pulp and poly(lactic acid) biodegradable composites. UJNR Food & Agricultural Panel Proceedings. 2004. p.80-90.

The in Vitro Rates of Hydrolysis of Phytosterol Conjugates and Other Plant Lipids by Mammalian Digestive Enzymes, Compared to Saponification - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Moreau, R.A., Hicks, K.B. 2004. The in vitro rates of hydrolysis of phytosterol conjugates and other plant lipids by mammalian digestive enzymes, compared to saponification. Lipids, v.39, No. 8. p.769-776.

Pearling Barley and Rye to Produce Phytosterol-Rich Fractions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lampi, A., Moreau, R.A., Piironen, V., Hicks, K.B. 2004. Pearling barley and rye to produce phytosterol-rich fractions. Lipids, V.39, NO. 8.P.783-787.

A Comparison Between Conversion of Pericarp and Endosperm Fiber from Corn into Ethanol - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Singh, V., Dien, B.S., Johnston, D., Hicks, K.B., Cotta, M.A. 2004. A comparison between conversion of pericarp and endosperm fiber from corn into ethanol. Proceedings of ASAE Annual International Meeting. p. 1-15.

Sustainable Technologies and Valuable New Polysaccharide-Based Products from Sugar Beet Pulp - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Savary, B.J., Hicks, K.B., Fishman, M.L., Hotchkiss, A.T., Liu, L.S. 2004. Sustainable technologies and valuable new polysaccharide-based products from sugar beet pulp. Sugar Processing Research Conference Proceedings of the Sugar Processing Research Institute Conference, p.80-86.

Pectin Based Networks for Non-Food Applications - (Abstract)

Liu, L.S., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. 2004. Pectin based networks for non-food applications. Meeting Abstract.228th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. August, 22-26, AGFD 20.

Hulless Barley As a Feedstock for Fuel Ethanol Production - (Abstract)

Hicks, K.B., Taylor, F., O Brien, D.J., Flores, R.A., Brann, D., Brooks, W., Griffey, C. Hulless barley as a feedstock for fuel ethanol production. Meeting Abstract 2004. AACC/TIA Joint Meeting, San Diego, CA. September 19-22. Barley and Oats Oral Paper 4.

Experimental Milling of Barley Samples - (Abstract)

Flores, R.A., Eustace, D.W., Hicks, K.B. Experimental milling of barley samples. Meeting Abstract 2004. AACC/TIA Joint Meeting, San Diego, CA. September 19-22. Poster 243.

Composition and Economic Comparison of Germ Fractions Derived from Modified Corn Processing Technologies - (Abstract)

Johnston, D., Mcaloon, A.J., Moreau, R.A., Hicks, K.B., Singh, V. Composition and economic comparison of germ fractions derived from modified corn processing technologies. Meeting Abstract 2004. International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo. Kansas City, MO, June 28-July 1. Track 3: Dry Mill Ethanol lPOroduction Modifications (1).

Developing Barley As a Major Feedstock for Fuel Ethanol Production - (Abstract)

Hicks, K.B., Taylor, F., Kohout, K.M., Kurantz, M.J., Thomas, J.L., O Brien, D.J., Johnston, D., Flores, R.A., Moreau, R.A., Hoot, L. Developing barley as a major feedstock for fuel ethanol production. Meeting Abstract 2004. International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Trade Show. Madison, WI., June 22-25. Session 7: Feedstocks for Ethanol Production (1).

The Composition of Corn Oil Obtained by the Ethanol Extraction of Ground Corn - (Abstract)

Moreau, R.A., Hicks, K.B. 2004. The composition of corn oil obtained by the ethanol extraction of ground corn. Proceedings, Corn Utilization and Technology Conference, June 7-9, 2004. Indianapolis, IN, Poster 1.

Aqueous Enzymatic Extraction of Corn Oil from Corn Germ - (Abstract)

Moreau, R.A., Johnston, D., Hicks, K.B. 2004. Aqueous enzymatic extraction of corn oil from corn germ. Meeting Abstract. Conference proceedings, Corn Utilization and Technology Conference, June 7-9, 2004, Indianapolis, IN., Poster 2

Hydrolysis of Natural Phytosterol Conjugates by Mammalian Digestive Enzymes - (Other)

Moreau, R.A., Powell, M.J., Hicks, K.B. 2004. Hydrolysis of natural phytosterol conjugates by mammalian digestive enzymes. Meeting Abstract. 95th AOCS Annual Meeting and Expo, Cincinnati, OH, May 9-12, 2004, Session Bio-P, Poster 4.

High Phytosterol Oils from Corn Fiber and Barley - (Abstract)

Moreau, R.A., Lampi, A., Hicks, K.B. High phytosterol oils from corn fiber and barley. Meeting Abstract. 95th AOCS Annual Meeting and Expo., Cincinnati, OH, May 9-12, 2004, Session PRO 4 Processing of Specialty Oils, Oral Paper 2.

Pectin and Polyacrylamide Composite Hydrogels: Effect of Pectin on Structural and Dynamic Mechanical Properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, L.S., Cooke, P.H., Coffin, D.R., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. 2004. Pectin and polyacrylamide composite hydrogels: effect of pectin on structural and dynamic mechanical properties. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 92:1893-1901.

Pectins in Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Applications - (Review Article)

Liu, L.S., Kramer, W.H., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. 2003. Pectins in pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. Book Chapter. Carbohydrate Research.1:p. 181-194 ISBN: 81-7895-110-X

An in Vitro Study of Mucoadhesive Properties of Pectin and Pectin Derivatives - (Abstract)

Liu, L.S., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B., Kende, M. 2003. An in vitro study of mucoadhesive properties of pectin and pectin derivatives. Meeting Proceedingsj7th US-Japan Symposium on Drug Delivery Systems, Maui, Hawaii, USA December 14-19, 2003, Part 1, p.16.

Fermentation of "quick Fiber" Produced from a Modified Corn Milling Process into Ethanol and Recovery of Corn Fiber Oil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dien, B.S., Nagle, N., Singh, V., Moreau, R.A., Nichols, N.N., Johnston, D., Cotta, M.A., Hicks, K.B., Nguyen, Q., Bothast, R.J. 2004. Fermentation of "quick fiber" produced from a modified corn milling process into ethanol and recovery of corn fiber oil. Journal of Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 115:937-950.

Pectin/poly(lactide-Co-Glycolide) Composite Matrices for Biomedical Applications - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, L.S., Won, Y.J., Cooke, P.H., Coffin, D.R., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B., Ma, P.X. 2004. Pectin/poly(lactide-co-glycolide) composite matrices for biomedical applications. Biomaterials. 25:3201-3210.

Conversion of Pectin and Related Polysaccharides into Unique Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Liu, L.S., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. 2003.Conversion of pectin and related polysaccharides into unique biomaterials for biomedical applications. Meeting Abstract. Proceedings of the cooperative pogram in Natural Resources (UJNR). Protein Resource Panel. 32nd Annual Meeting, Tsukuba, Japan. pp.404-409.

Sustainable Technologies and Valuable New Polysaccharide-Based Products from Sugar Beet Pulp - (Abstract)

Savary, B.J., Fishman, M.L., Hotchkiss, A.T., Liu, L.S., Hicks, K.B. Sustainable technologies and valuable new polysaccharide-based products from sugar beet pulp. Abstract for Sugar Processing Research Institute Conference, Atlanta, GA., April 4-7, 2004.

Evaluation of Commercial Enzyme-Based Serum Cholesterol Test Kit for Analysis of Phytosterol and Phytostanol Products - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Moreau, R. A., Powell, M. J. and Hicks, K.B., 2003. Evaluation of a commercial enzyme-based serum cholesterol test kit for the analysis of phytosterol and phytostanol products. Journal of Agriculture Food Chemistry 51:6663-6667.

Potential to Improve Dry Mill Economics by Increasing Ethanol Yield from Corn Fiber Residue - (Abstract)

NAGLE, N., TUCKER, M.P., DIEN, B.S., COTTA, M.A., HICKS, K.B., MOREAU, R.A., SINGH, V., NGUYEN, Q. POTENTIAL TO IMPROVE DRY MILL ECONOMICS BY INCREASING ETHANOL YIELD FROM CORN FIBER RESIDUE. 25TH SYMPOSIUM ON BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR FUELS AND CHEMICALS SYMPOSIUM. 2003. ABSTRACT P. 20.

Pectin Based Systems for Colon-Specific Drug Delivery Via Oral Route - (Review Article)

Liu, L.S., Fishman, M.L., Kost, J., Hicks, K.B. 2003. Pectin based systems for colon-specific drug delivery via oral route. Biomaterials. 24:3333-3343

Recovery of Nutraceuticals and Gums from Corn Fiber - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Moreau, R.A., Hicks, K.B., Johnston, D., Singh, V. 2003. Recovery of nutraceuticals and gums from corn fiber. Proceedings in Third International Starch Technology Conference, University of Illinois, Urbana, p.2-9, 2003.

Yield and Phytosterol Composition of Oil Extracted from Grain Sorghum and Its Wet Milled Fractions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cereal Chem. 80:p.126-129, 2003

Antioxidant Activity of Phytosterols, Oryzanol, and Other Phytosterol Conjugates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

J. Am. Oil Chemists' Soc. 79:1201-1206, 2002

Pre-Treatment of Wet-Milled Corn Fiber to Improve Recovery of Corn Fiber Oil, and Phytosterols - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cereal Chem. 80:118-122, 2003

Potential New Uses for Corn Fiber - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Proceedings of the Corn Utilization & Technology Conference, June 3-5, 2002 (2002) pp.122-127. Published by the National Corn Growers Assoc. & Corn Refiners Assoc. Inc.

Characterization of the Molecular Species of Phytosterol Fatty Acyl Esters in Corn (Maize) - (Proceedings/Symposium)

In N. Murata, M. Yamada, I. Nishida. H. Okuyama, J. Sekiya and H. Oto (Eds), Characterization of the molecular species of phytosterol fatty acyl esters in corn (Maize), Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, 2003.

Phytosterols, Phytostanols, and Their Conjugates in Foods: Structural Diversity, Quantitative Analysis, and Health-Promoting Uses - (Review Article)

Prog. Lipid Research 41:457-500, 2002