Projects

DEVELOPING TOOLS TO PREDICT ATMOSPHERIC FATE OF VOC & ODORANT EMISSIONS FROM AG OPERATIONS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409382

BENEFITS AND RISKS OF USING WASTE FOUNDRY SAND FOR AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL APPLICATIONS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409580

AIR QUALITY IN THE CHESAPEAKE BAY REGION AS INFLUENCED BY AGRICULTURAL LAND USE CHANGES Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 411821

INVESTIGATING THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY FATE AND TRANSPORT OF AGROCHEMICALS AND OTHER POLLUTANTS Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 414412

Publications

Kinetic and Equilibrium Constants of Phytic Acid, Ferric and Ferrous Phytate Derived From Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (06-Aug-08)

Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectroscopy Shows the Speciation of Phytate is pH Dependent - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Heighton, L., Schmidt, W.F., Rice, C., Siefert, R.L. 2008. Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectroscopy Shows the Speciation of Phytate is pH Dependent. Journal of Food Agriculture and Environment. 6:402-407.

Nitration of JAK-2 at the 1007Y-1008Y activation epitope impedes phosphorylation at this site: defining a GH, AKT/protein kinase B and nitric oxide synthase axis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Elsasser, T.H., Li, C., Caperna, T.J., Kahl, S., Schmidt, W.F. 2007. GH-associated nitration of JAK2 at the 1007Y-1008Y epitope impedes phosphorylation at this site: Mechanism for and impact of a GH, AKT and nitric oxide synthase (NOS) axis on GH signal transduction. Endocrinology. 148:3792-3802. Available: http://endo.endojournals.org.

Protein-Transition Metal Ion Networks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Barone, J.R., Dangaran, K.L., Schmidt, W.F. 2007. Protein-Transition Metal Ion Networks. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 106:1518-1525.

Interference by morpholine ethanesulfonic acid (MES) and related buffers in phenolic oxidation by peroxidase - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Baker, C.J., Mock, N.M., Roberts, D.P., Deahl, K.L., Hapeman, C.J., Schmidt, W.F., Kochansky, J.P. 2007. Interference by morpholine ethanesulfonic acid (MES) and related buffers in phenolic oxidation by peroxidase. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 43:1322-1327.

Chicken Feather Fiber as an Additive in MDF Composites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Winandy, J.E., Muehl, J.H., Micales, J.A., Schmidt, W.F. 2007. Chicken Feather Fiber as an Additive in MDF Composites. Journal of Natural Fibers. 4:35-48.

Application of Raman Spectroscopy to Analyse the Cryptosporidium Parvum Oocyst Wall and Suture Constituents - (Abstract)

Jayasundera, S., Schmidt, W.F., Shelton, D.R., Fayer, R., Adar, F. 2006. Application of raman spectroscopy to analyse the cryptosporidium parvum oocyst wall and suture constituents [abstract]. Eastern Analytical Symposium. Somerset, New Jersey, November 13-16, 2006. Abstract #553, p. 58.

Blends of Cysteine-Containing Proteins: I. Physical Properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Barone, J.R., Dangaran, K.L., Schmidt, W.F. 2006. Blends of cysteine-containing proteins: i. physical properties. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 54:5393-5399.

Stearic Acid Solubility and Cubic Phase Volume - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schmidt, W.F., Barone, J.R., Francis, B.A., Reeves III, J.B. 2006. Stearic acid solubility and cubic phase volume. Chemistry and Physics of Lipids. 142(1-2):23-32.

Comparison of Efficacy of Three Extractants to Solubilize Glomalin on Hyphae and in Soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wright, S.E., Nichols, K.A., Schmidt, W.F. 2006. Comparison of efficacy of three extractants to solubilize glomalin on hyphae and in soil. Chemosphere. 64(7):1219-1224.

Physical and Potentiometric Constant of Ferrous and Ferric Phytate Applied to Organic Phosphate Transport in Poorly Drained Soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Heighton, L.P., Schmidt, W.F. 2005. Physical and potentiometric constant of ferrous and ferric phytate applied to organic phosphate transport in poorly drained soil. Electronic Publication. p. 1-53.

Extrusion of Feather Keratin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Barone, J.R., Schmidt, W.F., Gregoire, N.T. 2006. Extrusion of feather keratin. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 100(2):1432-1442.

Chirality Index, Molecurlar Overlay and the Activity of Stereoisomeric Topical Mosquito Repellents. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Natarajan, R., Basak, S., Balaban, A., Klun, J.A., Schmidt, W.F. 2005. Chirality index, molecurlar overlay and the activity of stereoisomeric topical mosquito repellents. Pesticide Management Science. 61:1193-1201.

Non-Food Applications of Proteinaceous Renewable Materials - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Barone, J.R., Schmidt, W.F. 2006. Non-food applications of proteinaceous renewable materials. Journal of Chemical Education. 83(7):1003-1009.

A Feather in the Cap of Poultry Producers - (Trade Journal)

Barone, J.R., Liebner, C.F., Schmidt, W.F. 2005. A feather in the cap of poultry producers. Zootechnica International. No. 6 p 24-28.

Hyper-Responsiveness to Proinflammatory Challenge Intensifies Metabolic Impairment: Associations Between Increased 1007y-1008y Jak-2 Nitration and Decreased Igf-1 and Igf-1 Mrna Expression - (Abstract)

Elsasser, T.H., Garrett, W., Kahl, S., Schmidt, W., Li, C. 2005. Hyper-responsiveness to proinflammatory challenge intensifies metabolic impairment: associations between increased 1007-Y-1008Y JAK-2 nitration and decreased IGF-1 and IGF-1 mRNA expression [abstract]. Proceedings of the Endocrine Society, 87th Annual Meeting. p.391.

Blends of Cysteine-Containing Proteins - (Abstract)

Barone, J.R., Schmidt, W.F. 2005. Blends of cysteine-containing proteins [abstract]. APS Annual Meeting. Paper No. V31.00014.

Diffusion Kinetics of Formic Acid into and Out of Keratin Feather Fiber and Concurrent Effect on Keratin Microstructure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Barone, J.R., Schmidt, W.F. 2006. Effect of formic acid exposure on Keratin fiber derived from poultry feather biomass. Bioresource Technology. 97(2):233-242.

Direct 31p Nmr Spectroscopic Measurement of Phosphorous Forms in Dairy Manures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jayasundera, S., Schmidt, W.F., Reeves Iii, J.B., Dao, T.H. 2005. Direct 31p nmr spectroscopic measurement of phosphorous forms in dairy manures. International Journal of Food, Agriculture, and the Environment. 3(2):335-340.

Protein Nitration Status in Newborn Calves - (Abstract)

Elsasser, T.H., Schmidt, W.F., Kahl, S. 2005. Milk-fed farm and companion animals - basic aspects and practice for the future [abstract]. University of Berne, Switzerland, February 10-12, 2005.

New Uses for Chicken Feathers Keratin Fiber - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Schmidt, W.F., Barone, J.R. 2004. New uses for chicken feathers keratin fiber. Poultry Waste Management Symposium Proceedings. p 99-101.

Compounding and Molding of Polyethylene Composites Reinforced with Keratin Feather Fiber - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Barone, J.R., Schmidt, W.F., Liebner, C.F. 2005. Compounding and molding of polyethylene composites reinforced with keratin feather fiber. Composite Science and Technology. 65(3-4):683-692.

Molecular Conformational Changes in Cartilage Studied with Nmr Spectroscopy - (Abstract)

Barone, J.R., Schmidt, W.F. 2004. Molecular conformational changes in cartilage studied with NMR spectroscopy [abstract]. Polymer Networks Conference, Bethesda, MD, Aug. 16-18, 2004. Paper No. P02.

Poultry Feathers: New End Uses - (Abstract)

Barone, J.R., Schmidt, W.F. 2004. Poultry feathers: New end uses. Proceedings of the 38th National Meeting on Poultry Health and Processing. Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc., Ocean City, MD. Oct. 22-24, 2004, pp. 47-50.

Thermally Processed Keratin Films - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Barone, J.R., Schmidt, W.F., Liebner, C.F. 2005. Thermally processed keratin films. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 97(4):1644-1651.

Optimized Synthesis of Four Isotopically Labeled (13c-Enriched) Phenolic Acids Via a Malonic Acid Condensation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schmidt, W.F., Robbins, R.J. 2004. Optimized synthesis of four isotopically labeled (13c-enriched) phenolic acids via a malonic acid condensation. J. Label Compd Radiopharm. 47:797-809.

Polyethylene Reinforced with Keratin Fibers Obtained from Chicken Feathers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Barone, J.R., Schmidt, W.F. 2005. Polyethylene reinforced with keratin fibers obtained from chicken feathers. Composite Science and Technology. 65(2):173-181.

Physical Modification of the Keratin Network to Produce New Polymer Blends - (Abstract)

Barone, J.R., Schmidt, W.F. 2004. Physical modification of the keratin network to produce new polymer blends [abstract]. American Chemical Society National Meeting. Philadelphia, PA, Aug. 23-27, 2004. Paper No. CELL 78.

Physical Modification of the Keratin Network to Produce New Polymer Blends - (Abstract)

Barone, J.R., Schmidt, W.F. 2004. Physical modification of the keratin network to produce new polymer blends [abstract]. Polymer Networks Conference, Bethesda, MD, Aug. 16 - 18, 2004. Paper No. P01.

Novel Keratin Polymer Blends Made from Poultry Feather Biomass - (Abstract)

Barone, J.R., Schmidt, W.F. 2004. Novel keratin polymer blends made from poultry feather biomass. BARC Poster Day. April 29, 2004. Abstract 31.

Molecular Conformational Changes in Cartilage Using Nmr Spectroscopy - (Abstract)

Barone, J.R., Schmidt, W.F. 2004. Molecular conformational changes in cartilage using NMR spectroscopy [abstract]. American Physical Society. Paper No. L31.010.

Thermally Processed Keratin Films - (Abstract)

Barone, J.R., Schmidt, W.F. 2004. Thermally processed keratin films [abstract]. American Physical Society. Paper No. L31.008.

Availability of Phytic Acid Complexes of Ferric and Ferrous Iron to Enzymatic Dephosphoralation by Aspergillus Ficcum - (Abstract)

Heighton-Davies, L., Siefert, R.L., Schmidt, W.F. 2004. Availability of phytic acid complexes of ferric and ferrous iron to enzymatic dephosphoralation by aspergillus ficcum. American Society of Limnology And Oceanography Summer Meeting. Savannah, GA. June 13-18, 2004.

Understanding the Behavior of Keratin Fiber Derived from Chicken Feathers: Exploitation of Intrinsic Properties for New Technologies - (Abstract)

Barone, J.R., Schmidt, W.F. 2003. Understanding the behavior of keratin fiber derived from chicken feathers: exploitation of intrinsic properties for new technologies [abstract]. BARC Poster Day. April 2003.

Current United States Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service Research on Understanding Agrochemical Fate and Transport to Prevent and Mitigate Adverse Environmental Impacts - (Review Article)

Cathleen J. Hapeman, Laura L. McConnell, Clifford P. Rice, Ali M. Sadeghi, Walter F. Schmidt, Gregory W. McCarty, James L. Starr, Pamela J. Rice, Jonathan T. Angier and J. A. Harman-Fetcho Current United States Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service research on understanding agrochemical fate and transport to prevent and mitigate adverse environmental impacts Submitted to Pest Management Science Accepted by Journal: 2/18/2003 Published: 59:681-690.

What Does P-31 Nmr Tell Us About Phosphorus in Dairy Manures? - (Abstract) - (03-Nov-02)

Solubilization of Acyl Heterogeneous Triacylglycerol in Phosphatidylcholine Vesicles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, R., Schmidt, W.F., Rankin, S., Walzem, R.L., Boyle-Roden, E. 2003. Solubilization of Acylheterogeneous Triacylglycerol in Phosphatidylcholine Vesicles. J. Ag. Food Chem. 51:477-482.

Microcrystalline Keratin Fiber - (Review Article)

Schmidt, W.F., Jayasundera, S. 2004. Microcrystalline keratin fiber. In: Wallenberger, F., Weston, N., editors. Natural Fibers Plastics and Composites - Recent Advances. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Norwell, MA. p. 51-66.

Carbon Contribution and Characteristics of Humic Acid, Fulvic Acid, Particulate Organic Matter and Glomalin in Diverse Ecosystems - (Abstract)

NICHOLS, K.A., WRIGHT, S.E., SCHMIDT, W.F., CAVIGELLI, M.A., DZANTOR, K. CARBON CONTRIBUTION AND CHARACTERISTICS OF HUMIC ACID, FULVIC ACID, PARTICULATE ORGANIC MATTER AND GLOMALIN IN DIVERSE ECOSYSTEMS. IN: PROCEEDINGS OF HUMIC SUBSTANCES: NATURE'S MOST VERSATILE MATERIALS.INTERNATIONAL HUMIC SUBSTANCES SOCIETY. BOSTON, MA. 2002. PP 365-367.

Explanation for the Isomeric Compartmentalization of Endosulfan - (Abstract) - (30-Apr-02)