Projects

TECHNOLOGIES ENABLING ENHANCED PRODUCT QUALITY, PRODUCT OPPORTUNITIES, AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN GRAIN BIOREFINING SYSTEMS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409679

EVOLUTIONARY ENZYMES AND SEPARATION PROCESSES FOR IMPROVED BIOREFINING OF CROPS AND RESIDUES Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409351

DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURALLY-DERIVED BIOPOLYMER COMPOSITES FOR NON-FOOD APPLICATIONS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 408581

CIFAR CONFERENCE XXIV:A GLOBAL EYE ON CALIFORNIA'S BIOREFINERY INDUSTRY Grant (G)   Accession Number: 412105

Publications

Use of Microcellular Foam Particles for Encapsulation of Viscous fluids - (Abstract)

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.

Electron Microscopy as a Valuable Tool for Designing Biobased Products - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Azam, F. 2008. Electron Microscopy as a Valuable Tool for Designing Biobased Products. Microscopy and Microanalysis. 14(2):1498-1499.

Metagenomic gene discovery and enzyme engineering for biomass conversion - (Abstract)

Wong, D., Lee, C.C., Wagschal, K.C., Smith, M.R., Robertson, G.H., Orts, W.J. Metagenomic gene discovery and enzyme engineering for biomass conversion. American Chemical Society Western Regional Meeting. American Chemical Society Symposium: New Developments in Biofuels Research. Abstract 204.

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.

Structure of Porous Starch Microcellular Foam Particles - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Glenn, G.M., Klamczynski, A., Imam, S.H., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J. Structure of Porous Starch Microcellular Foam Particles. Microscopy and Microanalysis. 14:150-151.

Extraction of ethanol with higher alcohol solvents and their toxicity to yeast - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Offeman, R.D., Stephenson, S.K., Franquivillanueva, D.M., Robertson, G.H., Orts, W.J. Extraction of ethanol with higher alcohol solvents and their toxicity to yeast. Separation and Purification Technology. 2008. 63:444-451.

Cloning of Bacillus licheniformis xylanase gene and characterization of recombinant enzyme - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lee, C.C., Accinelli, R., Smith, M.R., Wagschal, K.C., Orts, W.J., Wong, D. 2008. Cloning of Bacillus licheniformis xylanase gene and characterization of recombinant enzyme. Current Microbiology. 57:301-305.

Polyhydroxyalkanoates: Biorefinery Polymers with a Whole Range of Applications. The work of Robert H. Marchessault - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Orts, W.J., Nobes, G.A., Kawada, J., Nyuyen, S., Yu, G., Raenelle, F. Polyhydroxyalkanoates: Biorefinery Polymers with a Whole Range of Applications. The work of Robert H. Marchessault. Canadian Journal of Chemistry. 86: 628-640. 2008.

Effect of Relative Humidity on the Morphology of Electrospun Polymer Fibers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Medeiros, E.S., Mattoso, L.H., Offeman, R.D., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J. 2008. Effect of Relative Humidity on the Morphology of Electrospun Polymer Fibers. Canadian Journal of Chemistry. 86:590-599.

Agricultural Chemistry and Bioenergy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Orts, W.J., Holtman, K.M. 2008. Agricultural Chemistry and Bioenergy. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 56:3892-3899.

Cloning and characterization of xylanase gene from hot spring microorganism - (Abstract)

Lee, C.C., Accinelli, R., Smith, M.R., Wagschal, K.C., Orts, W.J., Wong, D. Cloning and characterization of xylanase gene from hot spring microorganism. Meeting Abstract #307.

HYDROGEN-BOND NETWORKS IN LINEAR, BRANCHED AND TERTIARY ALCOHOLS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stephenson, S.K., Offeman, R.D., Robertson, G.H., Orts, W.J. 2007. Hydrogen-bond networks in linear, branched and tertiary alcohols. Chemical Engineering Science, 62:3019-3031.

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. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. doiurl:http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jf0630163

Developing enzyme systems for biomass deconstruction - (Abstract)

Wong, D., Lee, C.C., Wagschal, K.C., Smith, M.R., Robertson, G.H., Orts, W.J. 2007. Developing enzyme systems for biomass deconstruction. Meeting Abstract. Paper No. 217

Single-use, Disposable Food Containers: Starch-basded Alternatives to Petroleum-based Plastics - (Abstract)

Glenn, G.M., Ludvik, C.N., Klamczynski, A., Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H., Wood, D.F. Single-use, Disposable Food Containers: Starch-basded Alternatives to Petroleum-based Plastics. Abstract #412.

Fiber-Reinforced Composite Foam - (Abstract)

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., Chiou, B.-S., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2006. Enzyme Catalysis of Insoluble Cornstarch Granules: Impact on Surface Morphology. 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)

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.

POLYACRYLAMIDE (PAM) IN AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAND MANAGEMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sojka, R.E., Bjorneberg, D.L., Entry, J.A., Lentz, R.D., Orts, W.J. 2007. Polyacrylamide (PAM) in agriculture and environmental land management. Advances in Agronomy. 92:75-162.

EVOLUTIONARY ENZYME DESIGN FOR IMPROVED BIOREFINING OF CROPS AND RESIDUES - (Abstract)

Wong, D., Lee, C.C., Wagschal, K.C., Smith, M.R., Robertson, G.H., Orts, W.J. 2006. Evolutionary enzyme design for improved biorefining of crops and residues. Technical Program (abstract). P8.

HEAT EXPANDED STARCH-BASED COMPOSITIONS - (Abstract)

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.

ETHANOL AND WATER CAPACITIES OF ALCOHOLS: A MOLECULAR DYNAMICS STUDY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stephenson, S.K., Offeman, R.D., Robertson, G.H., Orts, W.J. 2006. Ethanol and water capacities of alcohols: a molecular dynamics study. 2006. Chemical Engineering Science, 61:5834-5840.

UTILIZATION OF BIOBASED MATERIALS IN FOOD PACKAGING - (Abstract)

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.

CONTROL-RELEASE DEVICES MADE FROM BIOPRODUCTS - (Abstract)

Glenn, G.M., Ludvik, C.N., Klamczynski, A., Holtman, K.M., Shey, J., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J. 2006. Control-release devices made from bioproducts. ARS-Mexico Biotechnology Conference, Monterey, Mexico, April 24-18, 2006, Paper #2.

MANUFACTURE OF BIOBASED BUILDING MATERIALS - (Abstract)

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.

COMPRESSION DEFORMATION AND STRUCTURAL RELATIONSHIPS OF COOKED RICE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ogawa, Y., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J., Glenn, G.M. 2006. Compression deformation and structural relationships of cooked rice. Cereal Chemistry. 83 (6): 635-640. (2006)

THE AZIDATION OF STARCH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shey, J., Holtman, K.M., Wong, R.Y., Gregorski, K.S., Klamczynski, A., Orts, W.J., Glenn, G.M., Imam, S.H. 2006. The azidation of starch. Carbohydrate Polymers. 65 (4): 529-534 (2006)

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. .

ONE-POT SELECTIVE DERIVATIZATION OF STARCH - (Abstract)

Shey, J., Holtman, K.M., Wong, R.Y., Gregorski, K.S., Klamczynski, A., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H. 2005. One-pot selective derivatization of starch. PacifiChem International Symposia, Honolulu, Hawaii, December 15-20, Paper No. 585MACR.

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)

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.

PROPERTIES OF BAKED STARCH FOAM WITH NATURAL RUBBER LATEX - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shey, J., Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2006. Properties of baked starch foam with natural rubber latex. Industrial Crops and Products, 24:34-40.

SOLVENT EXTRACTION OF ETHANOL FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS USING BIOBASED OILS, ALCOHOLS AND ESTERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Offeman, R.D., Stephenson, S.K., Robertson, G.H., Orts, W.J. 2006. Solvent extraction of ethanol from aqueous solutions using biobased oils, alcohols and esters. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, 83:153-157.

THERMO-FORMED WHEAT GLUTEN PROTEIN BIOPOLYMERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pallos, F.M., Robertson, G.H., Pavlath, A.E., Orts, W.J. 2006. Thermo-formed wheat gluten protein biopolymers. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 54:349-52.

NATIVE OR RAW STARCH DIGESTION - (Review Article)

Robertson, G.H., Wong, D., Lee, C.C., Wagschal, K.C., Smith, M.R., Orts, W.J. 2006. Native or raw starch digestion: A Key step in energy efficient biorefining of grain. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 54:353-65.

STRUCTURE AND TEXTURE RELATIONSHIPS IN COOKED RICE - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Ogawa, Y., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J., Glenn, G.M. 2005. Structure and texture relationships in cooked rice. Proceedings of the United States-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources, Food and Agriculture Panel, 34th Annual Meeting, volume 34, pp 40-43.

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)

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.

SOLVENT EXTRACTION OF ETHANOL FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS. II. LINEAR, BRANCHED AND RING-CONTAINING ALCOHOL SOLVENTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Offeman, R.D., Stephenson, S.K., Robertson, G.H., Orts, W.J. 2005. Solvent extraction of ethanol from aqueous solutions. II. Linear, branched, and ring-containing alcohol solvents. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. 44:6797-6803. Available: http://pubs.acs.org/cgi-bin/asap.cgi/iecred/asap/pdf/ie0500321. Published on Web 06/30/2005.

SOLVENT EXTRACTION OF ETHANOL FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS. I. SCREENING METHODOLOGY FOR SOLVENTS. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Offeman, R.D., Stephenson, S.K., Robertson, G.H., Orts, W.J. 2005. Solvent extraction of ethanol from aqueous solutions. I. Screening methodology for solvents. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. 44:6789-6796. Available: http://pubs.acs.org/cgi-bin/asap.cgi/iecred/asap/pdf/ie0500319. Published on Web 06/30/2005.

COLD ETHANOL FOR BIOREFINING - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Robertson, G.H., Orts, W.J. 2005. Cold ethanol for biorefining. International Starch Technology Conference. June 5-8, 2005, Bioproducts, Editors Rausch, K., Singh, V., Tumbleson, M. University of Illinois, Urbana, IL. pp 3-3.

BIOBASED MATERIALS OF CONTROLLED PERFORMANCE - (Abstract)

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)

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).

BLENDS OF POLYLACTIDE WITH THERMOPLASTIC STARCH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sarazin, P., Huneault, M., Orts, W.J., Favis, B. Blends of polylactide with thermoplastic starch. Society of Plastics Engineers Proceedings.

PROPERTIES OF BAKED STARCH FOAM WITH NATURAL RUBBER LATEX - (Abstract)

Shey, J., Imam, S.H., Glenn, T.G., Orts, W.J. 2004. Properties of baked starch foam with natural rubber latex.BioEnvironmental Polymer Society International Meeting in Monterrey, Mexico, December 5-10, 2005. Paper No. 57 (Abstract).

BIODEGRADABLE FILMS AND FOAM FROM RENEWABLE PLANT POLYMERS - (Abstract)

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)

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.

USE OF SYNTHETIC POLYMERS AND BIOPOLYMERS FOR SOIL STABILIZATION IN AGRICULTURAL, CONSTRUCTION AND MILITARY APPLICATIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Orts, W.J., Roa-Espinosa, A., Sojka, R.E., Glenn, G.M., Imam, S.H., Erlacher, K., Pedersen, J. 2007. Use of synthetic polymers and biopolymers for soil stabilization in agricultural, construction and military applications. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering. 19(1):58-66.

PROCESSING BIOPOLYMERS AND BIOMATERIALS FOR NOVEL USES - (Abstract)

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)

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).

APPLICATION OF CELLULOSE MICROFIBRILS IN POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Orts, W.J., Shey, J., Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Guttman, M.E. 2005. Application of cellulose microfibrils in polymer nanocomposites. Journal of Polymers and the Environment. 13(4):301-306.

OIL-FILLED STARCH GELS: A DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR VOLATILE CHEMICALS - (Abstract)

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. 59:467-475

ENVISIONING BIOREFINERIES BASED ON UTILIZATION OF LIGNOCELLULOSIC STRAWS AND BAGASSESS - (Abstract)

Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Wong, D., Inglesby, M.K., Guttman, M.E., Samac, D.A. 2004. Envisioning biorefineries based on utilization of lignocellulosic straws and bagassess. 227th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Anaheim, CA.

APPLICATION OF CELLULOSE MICROFIBRILS IN POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Orts, W.J., Shey, J., Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Guttman, M.E. 2004. Application of cellulose microfibrils in polymer nanocomposites. Polymers and the Environment. vol 13:4.

ANALYSIS OF THE MATERIAL PROPERTIES OF AGRICULTURALLY-DERIVED BIOPOLYMERS AND THEIR DEGRADATION IN CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENTS - (Abstract)

Orts, W.J. Analysis of the material properties of agriculturally-derived biopolymers and their degradation in controlled environments. ANTEC 04 Society of Plastics Engineers National Meeting, Chicago, IL, May 15-19, 2004. 2427-2431.

BIOPOLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES CONTAINING NATIVE WHEAT STARCH AND NANOCLAYS - (Abstract)

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)

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.

RENEWABLE STARCH POLYMER: PROPERTY, MODIFICATION, PROCESSING AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2004. Renewable starch polymer: property, modification, processing and product development. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry World Polymer Congress Proceedings. 128.

UTILIZATION OF WHEAT STARCH IN FOOD SERVICE PACKAGING - (Abstract)

Glenn, G.M., Imam, S.H., Wood, D.F., Ludvik, C.N., Orts, W.J. 2004. Utilization of wheat starch in food service packaging. American Association of Cereal Chemists Meetings, September 19-22, 2004.

CHARACTERIZATION AND PERFORMANCE OF STARCH-POLY-(VINYL ALCOHOL) (PVA) BLENDS WITH AGRICULTURAL WASTE FIBER - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Shey, J., Klamczynski, A., Nguyen, T.T., Cornish, K., Orts, W.J. 2004. Characterization and performance of starch-poly-(vinyl alcohol) (pva) blends with agricultural waste fiber. Society of Plastics Engineers Proceedings. 2437-2441.

MICROSTRUCTURE OF PRODUCE DEGRADATION - (Book/Chapter)

Wood, D.F., Imam, S.H., Sabellano, G.P., Eyerly, P.R., Orts, W.J., Glenn, G.M. 2005. Microstructure of produce degradation. In: Lamikanra, O., Imam, S.H., Ukuku, D.O. editors. Produce degradation: pathways and prevention, Olusola Lamikanra, Syed H. Imam and Dike O. Ukuku, eds., pp. 529-561.

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.

SOIL PHYSICS AND HYDROLOGY: CONDITIONERS - (Book/Chapter)

Sojka, R.E., Orts, W.J., Entry, J.A. 2004. Soil physics and hydrology: conditioners. In: Hillel, D., editor. Encyclopedia of Soil Science. Oxford, U.K.: Elsevier, Ltd. p. 301-306.

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.

UTILIZATION OF WHEAT STARCH IN FOOD SERVICE PACKAGING - (Abstract)

Glenn, G.M., Ludvik, C.N., Klamczynski, A., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J., Wood, D.F. 2004. Utilization of wheat starch in food service packaging. 56th Annual Detmold Starch Convention, Appril 20-22, 2004, Detmold, Germany. Paper No. 18 (Abstract)

EFFECT OF FIBER SOURCE ON CELLULOSE REINFORCED POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H., Shey, J., Glenn, G.M., Inglesby, M.K., Guttman, M.E., Nguyen, T.T., Revol, J.F. 2003. Effect of fiber source on cellulose reinforced polymer nanocomposites. Society of Plastics Engineers Proceedings. ANTEC, Chicago, IL. 2427-2431.

FIBER REINFORCED EXTRUDED STARCH FORM - (Abstract)

Glenn, G.M., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J., Klamczynski, A. 2004. Fiber reinforced extruded starch form. ANTEC, Chicago, IL. 2484-2488.

SINGLE-STEP IN SITU PROCESS FOR MAKING LAMINATED BAKED STARCH FOAM - (Abstract)

Glenn, G.M., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J., Wood, D.F. 2003. Single-step in situ process for making laminated baked starch foam. American Institute of Chemical Engineers, San Francisco, CA, November 16-21, 2003.

HYDROGELS FROM BLENDS OF STARCH AND MAGNESIUM SILICATE, POLY(VINYL ALCOHOL) AND ETHYLENE (VINYL ALCOHOL) COPOLYMER. - (Abstract)

Glenn, G.M., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J., Wood, D.F. 2003. Hydrogels from blends of starch and magnesium silicate, poly(vinyl alcohol) and ethylene (vinyl alcohol) Copolymer. American Institute of Chemical Engineer's Annual Meeting, November 16-21, 2003, San Francisco, CA.

HISTOLOGICAL STRUCTURES OF COOKED RICE GRAIN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ogawa, Y., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J., Wood, D.F. 2003. Histological structures of cooked rice grain. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 51:7019-7023.

STARCH BIODEGRADATION IN COMPLEX POLYMERIC MATRICES - (Abstract)

Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J., Shey, J., Wood, D.F. 2003. Starch biodegradation in complex polymeric matrices. Bio Environmental Polymer Society Annual Meeting, August 10-14.

AGRICULTURALY-DERIVED POLYMER-FIBER (NANO) COMPOSITES - (Abstract)

Orts, W.J., Nobes, G.A.R., Glenn, G.M., Inglesby, M.K., Gray, G.M. 2003. Agriculturaly-derived polymer-fiber (nano) composites. 225th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 2003.

EFFECT OF PLASTICIZER AND AGRICULTURE FIBER ON THE MECHANICAL PROPERTY OF STARCH-PECTIN CAST FILMS - (Abstract)

Shey, J., Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J., Wood, D.F., Inglesby, M.K., Klamczynski, A., Nguyen, T.T. 2003. Effect of plasticizer and agriculture fiber on the mechanical property of starch-pectin cast films. Bio Environmental Polymer Society Meeting, Denver, CO.

POLYMER APPLICATION IN IRRIGATION WATER TO REDUCE EROSION AND BETTER MANAGE WATER INFILTRATION - (Book/Chapter)

Orts, W.J., Sojka, R.E. 2003. Polymer application in irrigation water to reduce erosion and better manage water infiltration. Encyclopedia of Water Science. B.A. Stewart and Terrt A, Howell, Editors. 449-453p.

SYNTHETIC- AND BIO-POLYMER USE FOR RUNOFF WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN IRRIGATED AGRICULTURE - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Sojka, R.E., Entry, J.A., Orts, W.J., Morishita, D.W., Ross, C.W., Horne, D.J. 2003. Synthetic- and bio-polymer use for runoff water quality management in irrigated agriculture. Proceedings of the 7th International Specialised Conference on Diffuse Pollution and Basin Management and 36th Scientific Meeting of the Estuarine and Coastal Sciences Association (ECSA), August 17-22, 2003, Dublin, Ireland. p. 3-130 - 3-136.

OBSERVATION METHOD FOR THE HISTOLOGICAL STRUCTURE OF COOKED RICE KERNELS USING ADHESIVE TAPE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ogawa, Y., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J., Glenn, G.M., Miyashita, K., Tsuta, M., Sugiyama, J. 2003. Observation method for the histological structure of cooked rice kernels using adhesive tape. Japanese Journal of Food Science. 50:(7)319-323.

POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES FROM CELLULOSE MICROFIBRILS - (Review Article)

Orts, W.J., Inglesby, M.K., Glenn, G.M., Wood, D.F., Bailey, D.A., Revol, J. 2002. Polymer nanocomposites from cellulose microfibrils. Society of Plastics Engineers Proceedings. 30:4-6.

Alaskan Fish Gelatin Films: Thermal, Tensile, and Barrier Properties and Effects of Cross-linking - (Abstract)

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.