Projects

NONFOOD UTILIZATION OF CEREAL AND SOY BASED CO-PRODUCTS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 408946

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

DEVELOP NON-TRADITIONAL APPLICATIONS OF DRY EDIBLE BEANS Trust (T)   Accession Number: 414704

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.

Soybean oil as a renewable feedstock for nitrogen-containing derivatives - (Review Article)

Biswas, A., Sharma, B.K., Willett, J.L., Erhan, S.Z., Cheng, H. 2008. Soybean oil as a renewable feedstock for nitrogen-containing derivatives. Energy and Environmental Science. Available: http://xlink.rsc.org/?doi=B809215J.

HRP-mediated synthesis of starch-polyacrylamide graft copolymers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shogren, R.L., Willett, J.L., Biswas, A. 2008. Hrp-mediated synthesis of starch-polyacrylamide graft copolymers. Green Chemistry. 75(1):189-191.

Properties of copolymers of aspartic acid and aliphatic dicarboxylic acids prepared by reactive extrusion - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shogren, R.L., Willett, J.L., Westmoreland, D., Gonzalez, S., Doll, K.M., Swift, G. 2008. Properties of copolymers of aspartic acid and aliphatic dicarboxylic acids prepared by reactive extrusion. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 110:3348-3354.

Azide derivatives of soybean oil and fatty esters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biswas, A., Brajendra, S.K., Willett, J.L., Adhvaryu, A., Erhan, S.Z., Cheng, H.N. 2008. Azide derivatives of soybean oil and fatty esters. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 56(14):5611-5616.

Enzymatic Products from Modified Soybean Oil Containing Hydrazinoester - (Book/Chapter)

Biswas, A., Shogren, R.L., Willett, J.L., Erhan, S.Z., Cheng, H.N. 2008. Enzymatic Products from Modified Soybean Oil Containing Hydrazinoester. American Chemical Society Symposium Series. 999(1):76-85.

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

Responsive starch-based materials - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (09-Jan-08)

Rapid and Environmentally Friendly Preparation of Starch Esters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biswas, A., Shogren, R.L., Selling, G.W., Salch, J., Willett, J.L., Buchanan, C.M. 2008. Rapid and Environmentally Friendly Preparation of Starch Esters. Carbohydrate Polymers. 74:137-141.

Humidity-responsive starch-poly (methyl acrylate) films. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Willett, J.L. 2008. Humidity-responsive starch-poly (methyl acrylate) films. Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics. 209(1):764-772.

Room-temperature self-curing ene reactions involving soybean oil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biswas, A., Sharma, B.K., Willett, J.L., Erhan, S.Z., Cheng, H.N. 2008. Room-temperature self-curing ene reactions involving soybean oil. Green Chemistry. 10(3):298-303.

Thermal and physical characterization of glycerol polyesters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Holser, R.A., Willett, J.L., Vaughn, S.F. 2008. Thermal and physical characterization of glycerol polyesters. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy. 2(1):1-3.

DFT CONFORMATIONAL STUDIES OF ALPHA-MALTOTRIOSE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schnupf, U., Willett, J.L., Bosma, W., Momany, F.A. 2008. DFT conformational studies of alpha-maltotriose. Journal of Computational Chemistry. 29(7):1103-1112.

CORN GLUTEN MEAL AS A THERMOPLASTIC RESIN: EFFECT OF PLASTICIZERS AND WATER CONTENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (18-Sep-07)

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)

DFT STUDY OF ALPHA-MALTOSE: INFLUENCE OF HYDROXYL ORIENTATIONS ON THE GLYCOSIDIC BOND - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Momany, F.A., Schnupf, U., Willett, J.L., Bosma, W. 2007. DFT study of alpha-maltose: influence of hydroxyl orientations on the glycosidic bond. Structural Chemistry. 18(5):611-632.

DFT studies of the disaccharide, a-maltose: relaxed isopotential maps. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schnupf, U., Willett, J.L., Bosma, W., Momany, F.A. 2007. DFT studies of the disaccharide, a-maltose: relaxed isopotential maps. Carbohydrate Research. 342(15):2270-2285.

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.

PREPARATION OF SORBITOL CITRATE POLYESTERS BY REACTIVE EXTRUSION AND APPLICATION AS INHIBITIORS OF CALCIUM CARBONATE PRECIPITATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shogren, R.L., Gonzalez, S.O., Willett, J.L., Graiver, D., Swift, G. 2007. Preparation of sorbitol citrate polyesters by reactive extrusion and application as inhibitiors of calcium carbonate precipitation. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy. 1(2):229-237.

THERMOPLASTIC STARCH-KRAFT LIGNIN-GLYCEROL BLENDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stevens, E.S., Willett, J.L., Shogren, R.L. 2007. Thermoplastic starch-kraft lignin-glycerol blends. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy. 1(3):351-359.

DFT STUDY OF A- AND B-D-ALLOPYRANOSE AT THE B3LYP/6-311++G** LEVEL OF THEORY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schnupf, U., Willett, J.L., Bosma, W.B., Momany, F.A. 2006. DFT study of Alpha- and BETA-allopyranose at the B3LYP/6-311++G* level of theory. Carbohydrate Research. 342:196-216.

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.

NOVEL MODIFIED SOYBEAN OIL CONTAINING HYDRAZINO-ESTER: SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biswas, A., Sharma, B.K., Willett, J.L., Vermillion, K., Erhan, S.Z., Cheng, H.N. 2007. Novel modified soybean oil containing hydrazino-ester: synthesis and characterization. Green Chemistry. 9:85-89.

IODINE CATALYZED ESTERIFICATION OF CELLULOSE USING REDUCED LEVELS OF SOLVENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biswas, A., Selling, G.W., Appell, M.D., Woods, K.K., Willett, J.L., Buchanan, C.M. 2007. Iodine catalyzed esterification of cellulose using reduced levels of solvent. Carbohydrate Polymers. 68(3):555-560.

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.

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.

STEPWISE HYDRATION OF CELLOBIOSE BY DFT METHODS: 1. CONFORMATIONAL AND STRUCTURAL CHANGES BROUGHT ABOUT BY THE ADDITION OF ONE TO FOUR WATER MOLECULES. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bosma, W., Appell, M.D., Willett, J.L., Momany, F.A. 2006. Stepwise hydration of cellobiose by DFT methods: 1. Conformational and structural changes brought about by the addition of one to four water molecules. Journal of Molecular Structure (Theochem). 776:1-19.

STEPWISE HYDRATION OF CELLOBIOSE BY DFT METHODS: 2. ENERGY CONTRIBUTIONS TO RELATIVE STABILITIES OF CELLOBIOSE (H2O)1-4 COMPLEXES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bosma, W., Appell, M.D., Willett, J.L., Momany, F.A. 2006. Stepwise hydration of cellobiose by DFT methods: 2. Energy contributions to relative stabilities of cellobiose (H2O)1-4 complexes. Journal of Molecular Structure (Theochem). 776:21-31.

DFT STUDIES OF DP-4 AMYLOSE FRAGMENTS: COMPARISON WITH THE DISACCHARIDE MALTOSE - (Abstract)

Momany, F.A., Schnupf, U., Willett, J.L., Bosma, W. 2006. Dft studies of dp-4 amylose fragments: comparison with the disaccharide maltose [abstract]. American Chemical Society. Paper No. 105.

PREPARATION OF SORBITOL CITRATE POLYESTERS BY REACTIVE EXTRUSION - (Abstract)

Shogren, R.L., Gonzalez, S.O., Willett, J.L., Gravier, D., Swift, G. 2006. Preparation of sorbitol citrate polyesters by reactive extrusion [abstract]. American Chemical Society. Paper No. 8.

DFT STUDY OF CARBOHYDRATES: A COMPARISON BETWEEN THE EPIMERS OF GLUCOSE - (Abstract)

Schnupf, U., Willett, J.L., Momany, F.A. 2006. DFT study of carbohydrates: A comparison between the epimers of glucose [abstract]. Midwest Chemistry Conference. n.10.

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.

SOLVENT FREE POLYMERIZATION OF CITRIC ACID AND D-SORBITOL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Doll, K.M., Shogren, R.L., Willett, J.L., Swift, G. 2006. Solvent free polymerization of citric acid and D-sorbitol. Journal of Polymer Science A. 44:4259-4267.

PREPARATION AND PROPERTIES OF SORBITOL CITRATE POLYESTERS - (Abstract)

Shogren, R.L., Doll, K.M., Gonzalez, S.O., Willett, J.L., Swift, G. 2006. Preparation and properties of sorbitol citrate polyesters [abstract]. BioEnvironmental Polymer Society Meeting. p.93.

MICROWAVE IRRADIATION EFFECTS ON THE STRUCTURE, VISCOSITY, THERMAL PROPERTIES AND LUBRICITY OF SOYBEAN OIL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biswas, A., Adhvaryu, A., Stevenson, D.G., Sharma, B., Willett, J.L., Erhan, S.Z. 2007. Microwave irradiation effects on the structure, viscosity, thermal properties and lubricity of soybean oil. Industrial Crops and Products. 25:1-7.

IONIC LIQUIDS AS SOLVENTS FOR BIOPOLYMERS: ACYLATION OF STARCH AND ZEIN PROTEIN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biswas, A., Shogren, R.L., Stevenson, D.G., Willett, J.L., Bhowmik, P.K. 2006. Ionic liquids as solvents for biopolymers: acylation of starch and zein protein. Carbohydrate Polymers. 66:546-550.

MOLECULAR DYNAMICS SIMULATIONS OF A CYCLIC-DP-240 AMYLOSE FRAGMENT: GLASS TRANSITION TEMPERATURE STUDY - (Abstract)

Momany, F.A., Willett, J.L. 2006. Molecular dynamics simulations of a cyclic-DP-240 amylose fragment: glass transition temperature study [abstract]. 37th Great Lakes Regional Meeting. p.173.

TWO-STAGE EXTRUSION OF PLASTICIZED PECTIN/PVOH BLENDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fishman, M.L., Coffin, D.R., Onwulata, C.I., Willett, J.L. Two-stage extrusion of plasticized pectin/pvoh blends. 2006. Carbohydrate Polymers 65,p.421-429.

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.

SOLVATION STUDIES BY DFT OF CARBOHYDRATES: A/B-ANOMERIC RATIOS OF EPIMERS OF GLUCOSE USING A CONTINUUM-SOLVATION MODEL (COSMO). - (Abstract)

Schnupf, U., Willett, J.L., Momany, F.A. 2006. Solvation studies by DFT of carbohydrates: A/B-anomeric ratios of epimers of glucose using a continuum-solvation model (cosmo) [abstract]. American Chemical Society. n.130.

COMPUTER MODELING OF B-CELLOBIOSE IN A SOLVENT ENVIRONMENT: DFT CALCULATIONS USING IMPLICIT AND EXPLICIT SOLVENT MODELS - (Abstract)

Bosma, W., Schnupf, U., Willett, J.L., Momany, F.A. 2006. Computer modeling of b-cellobiose in a solvent environment: DFT calculations using implicit and explicit solvent models [abstract]. American Chemical Society. n.16.

RAPID PREPARATION OF STARCH MALEATE HALF-ESTERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biswas, A., Shogren, R.L., Kim, S., Willett, J.L. 2006. Rapid preparation of starch maleate half-esters. Carbohydrate Polymers. 64(3):484-487.

DFT STUDY OF A- AND B-D-GALACTOPYRANOSE AT THE B3LYP/6-311++G** LEVEL OF THEORY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Momany, F.A., Appell, M.D., Willett, J.L., Schnupf, U., Bosma, W.B. 2006. DFT study of A- and B-D-galactopyranose at the B3lYP/6-311++G** level of theory. Carbohydrate Research. p.525-537.

STRUCTURAL CHARACTERIZATION OF A-ZEIN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Momany, F.A., Sessa, D.J., Lawton Jr, J.W., Selling, G.W., Hamaker, S.A., Willett, J.L. 2005. Structural characterization of a-zein. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 54:p.543-547.

PROCESS FOR OBTAINING CELLULOSE ACETATE FROM AGRICULTURAL BY-PRODUCTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biswas, A., Saha, B.C., Lawton Jr, J.W., Shogren, R.L., Willett, J.L. 2006. Process for obtaining cellulose acetate from agricultural by-products. Carbohydrate Polymers. 64:134-137.

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.

RHEOLOGICAL STUDIES UTILIZING VARIOUS LOTS OF ZEIN IN N, N-DIMETHYLFORMAMIDE SOLUTIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Selling, G.W., Lawton Jr, J.W., Bean, S., Dunlap, C.A., Sessa, D.J., Willett, J.L., Byars, J.A. 2005. Rheological studies utilizing various lots of zein in N, N-dimethylformamide solutions. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 2:40.

SYNTHESIS OF DIETHYLAMINE FUNCTIONALIZED SOYBEAN OILS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biswas, A., Adhvaryu, A., Gordon, S.H., Erhan, S.Z., Willett, J.L. 2005. Synthesis of diethylamine functionalized soybean oils. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 53(24):9485-9490.

POLYMERIZATION OF L-ASPARTIC ACID TO POLYSUCCINIMIDE AND COPOLY(SUCCINIMIDE-ASPARTATE) IN SUPERCRITICAL CARBON DIOXIDE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Doll, K.M., Shogren, R.L., Holser, R.A., Willett, J.L., Swift, G. 2005. Polymerization of L-aspartic acid to polysuccinimide and copoly(succinimide-aspartate) in supercritical carbon dioxide. Letters in Organic Chemistry. 2:687-689.

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.

IONIC LIQUIDS AS SOLVENTS FOR BIOPOLYMERS: ACYLATION OF STARCH AND ZEIN PROTEIN - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Biswas, A., Shogren, R.L., Stevenson, D.G., Willett, J.L., Bhowmilk, P. 2005. Ionic liquids as solvents for biopolymers: acylation of starch and zein protein. Polymer Preprints. 46(2):924-925.

DFT STUDIES OF HYDRATED CARBOHYDRATES:EXPLICIT WATER MOLECULE AROUND GLUCOSE AND CELLOBIOSE GEOMETRY OPTIMIZED AT B3LYP/6-311++G** - (Abstract)

Momany, F.A., Willett, J.L., Appell, M.D., Bosma, W. 2005. DFT studies of hydrated carbohydrates:explicit water molecule around glucose and cellobiose geometry optimized at B3lYP/6-311++G** [abstract]. CD-ROM. International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin.

AGING AND MOISTURE EFFECTS ON THE TENSILE PROPERTIES OF STARCH/POLY(HYDROXYESTER ETHER) COMPOSITES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lawton Jr, J.W., Doane, W.M., Willett, J.L. 2006. Aging and moisture effects on the tensile properties of starch/poly(hydroxyester ether) composites. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. v.100. p.3332-3339.

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.

CALCULATIONS TO DETERMINE THE EXPERIMENTAL CONFORMATION OF A CYCLIC INSECT PHEROMONE USING A NOVEL MULTI-FACETED AB INITIO APPROACH - (Abstract)

Momany, F.A., Willett, J.L., Bosma, W. 2005. Calculations to determine the experimental conformation of a cyclic insect pheromone using a novel multi-faceted ab initio approach [abstract]. American Chemical Society. Paper No. 98.

STEPWISE HYDRATION OF A DISACCHARIDE: DFT CALCULATIONS OF STRUCTURAL AND ENERGETIC CHANGES AS 1 TO 4 WATER MOLECULES ARE ADDED TO B-CELLOBIOSE - (Abstract)

Bosma, W., Appell, M.D., Willett, J.L., Momany, F.A. 2005. Stepwise hydration of a disaccharide: DFT calculations of structural and energetic changes as 1 to 4 water molecules are added to b-cellobiose [abstract]. American Chemical Society. Paper No.94.

SOLVENT FREE PROCESS TO ESTERIFY POLYSACCHARIDES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biswas, A., Shogren, R.L., Willett, J.L. Solvent free process to esterify polysaccharides. Biomacromolecules. 2005.

B3LYP/6-311++G** GEOMETRY OPTIMIZATION STUDY OF PENTAHYDRATES OF ALPHA- AND BETA-D-GLUCOPYRANOSE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Momany, F.A., Appell, M.D., Willett, J.L., Bosma, W.B. 2005. B3lyp/6-311++g** geometry optimization study of pentahydrates of alpha- and beta-d-glucopyranose. Carbohydrate Research. 340:1638-1655.

PROPERTIES OF ZEIN PROCESSED WITH SODIUM DODECYL SULFATE IN SEMI-DRY STATE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sessa, D.J., Selling, G.W., Willett, J.L., Palmquist, D.E. Properties of zein processed with sodium dodecyl sulfate in semi-dry state. Industrial Crops and Products. 2006. p.111.

SHEAR-INDUCED AGGREGATE FORMATION IN STARCH SOLUTIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, S., Xu, J., Biswas, A., Willett, J.L. 2006. Shear-induced aggregate formation in starch solutions. Carbohydrate Polymers. 64(2):168-174.

TENSILE YIELD PROPERTIES OF STARCH-FILLED POLY(ESTER AMIDE) MATERIALS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Willett, J.L., Felker, F.C. 2005. Tensile yield properties of starch-filled poly(ester amide) materials. Polymer. p.46.

DFT STUDY OF ALPHA- AND BETA-D-MANNOPYRANOSE ATTHE B3LYP/6-311++G** LEVEL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Appell, M.D., Willett, J.L., Momany, F.A. 2005. Dft study of alpha- and beta-d-mannopyranose at the b3lyp/6-311++g** level. Carbohydrate Research. 340:459-468.

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.

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.

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.

THE SYNTHESIS OF POLYSUCCINIMIDE AND COPOLY(SUCCINIMIDE-ASPARTATE) IN A SUPERCRITICAL FLUID - (Abstract)

Doll, K.M., Shogren, R.L., Swift, G.G., Willett, J.L. 2004. The synthesis of polysuccinimide and copoly(succinimide-aspartate) in a supercritical fluid [abstract]. 36th Annual Great Lakes Regional American Chemical Society Symposium. p. 175.

SHEAR-INDUCED AGGREGATE FORMATION IN STARCH SOLUTIONS - (Abstract)

Kim, S., Xu, J., Biswas, A., Willett, J.L. 2004. Shear-induced aggregate formation in starch solutions [abstract]. American Chemical Society Abstracts. Paper No.788013.

MICROWAVE ASSISTED RAPID MODIFICATION OF ZEIN BY OCTENYL SUCCINIC ANHYDRIDE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biswas, A., Sessa, D.J., Lawton Jr, J.W., Gordon, S.H., Willett, J.L. 2005. Microwave assisted rapid modification of zein by octenyl succinic anhydride[abstract]. Cereal Chemistry. 82(1):1-3.

AMINE FUNCTIONALIZED SOYBEAN OIL - (Abstract)

Blair, N.M., Biswas, A., Adhvaryu, A., Gordon, S.H., Erhan, S.Z., Willett, J.L. 2004. Amine functionalized soybean oil [abstract]. American Chemical Society. p.108.

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.

DENSITY FUNCTIONAL STUDY OF CELLOBIOSE HYDRATES - (Abstract)

Bosma, W.B., Appell, M.D., Willett, J.L., Momany, F.A. 2004. Density functional study of cellobiose hydrates [abstract]. American Chemical Society. p.189.

MOLECULAR DYNAMICS SIMULATIONS OF AMYLOSE FRAGMENTS WITH CROSS-LINKING REAGENTS:GLASS TRANSITION TEMPERATURES OF EPICHLOROHYDRIN BRIDGED COMPLEXES - (Abstract)

Momany, F.A., Willett, J.L. 2004. Molecular dynamics simulations of amylose fragments with cross-linking reagents:glass transition temperatures of epichlorohydrin bridged complexes [abstract]. American Chemical Society. 190:416.

B3LYP/6-311++G**STUDY OF CONFORMATIONAL PREFERENCES AND THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES OF DISACCHARIDES - (Abstract)

Appell, M.D., Cote, G.L., Dunlap, C.A., Willett, J.L., Momany, F.A. 2004. B3lyp/6-311++g**study of conformational preferences and thermodynamic properties of disaccharides [abstract]. American Chemical Society. 189:413.

STARCH FILLED TERNARY POLYMER COMPOSITES II: ROOM TEMPERATURE TENSILE PROPERTIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

St Lawrence, S., Walia, P., Felker, F.C., Willett, J.L. 2004. Starch filled ternary polymer composites ii: room temperature tensile properties [abstract]. Journal of Polymer Engineering and Science. 44(10):1839-1847.

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.

SYNTHESIS OF STARCH MALEATE HALF-ESTERS UNDER MICROWAVE IRRADIATION - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Biswas, A., Shogren, R.L., Willett, J.L. 2004. Synthesis of starch maleate half-esters under microwave irradiation. Polymer Preprints. 45(2):565-566.

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 [abstract]. American Chemical Society. p.25.

CORN GLUTEN MEAL AS THERMOPLASTIC RESINS - (Abstract)

Lawton Jr, J.W., Selling, G.W., Willett, J.L. 2004. Corn gluten meal as thermoplastic resins[abstract]. American Chemical Society Meeting. p.68.

DENSITY FUNCTIONAL STUDY OF THE CHAIR FORMS OF ALPHA- AND BETA-D-ALLOPYRANOSE AT THE B3LYP/6-311++G** LEVEL. - (Abstract)

Appell, M.D., Willett, J.L., Momany, F.A. Density functional study of the chair forms of alpha- and beta-d-allopyranose at the b3lyp/6-311++g** level. Midwest Theoretical Chemistry Conference. 2004. {abstract} p. 16.

ZEIN: A NEW LOOK AT AN OLD INDUSTRIAL PROTEIN - (Abstract)

Lawton Jr, J.W., Sessa, D.J., Selling, G.W., Willett, J.L. 2004. Zein: a new look at an old industrial protein[abstract]. Association American Cereal Chemists. p.53:138.

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.

B3LYP/6-311++G**GEOMETRY OPTIMIZATION OF THE CHAIR FORMS OF ALPHA- AND BETA-D-MANNOPYRANOSE - (Abstract)

Appell, M.D., Willett, J.L., Momany, F.A. 2004. B3lyp/6-311++g**geometry optimization of the chair forms of alpha- and beta-d-mannopyranose. Computational Chemistry Gordon Research Conference. Abstract no. 4.

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.

DFT STUDY OF HYDRATED CARBOHYDRATES: THE ELUSIVE HESSIAN - (Abstract)

Momany, F.A., Appell, M.D., Willett, J.L. 2004. Dft study of hydrated carbohydrates: the elusive hessian. {abstract} p. 147.

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.

PROCESSING AND MODIFICATION OF SOY PROTEINS FOR NON-FOOD APPLICATIONS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Hojillaevangelist, M.P., Sessa, D.J., Willett, J.L. 2004. Processing and modification of soy proteins for non-food applications. Soybean Research World Conference Proceedings. p. 1120.

INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY METHOD REVEALS HYDROGEN BONDING AND INTERMOLECULAR INTERACTION BETWEEN COMPONENTS IN POLYMER BLENDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gordon, S.H., Cao, X., Mohamed, A., Willett, J.L. 2005. Infrared spectroscopy method reveals hydrogen bonding and intermolecular interaction between components in polymer blends. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 97(3):813-821.

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.

COMPATIBILTY IN POLYLACTIC ACID BASED BLENDS - (Abstract)

Biresaw, G., Carriere, C.J., Willett, J.L. 2003. Compatibilty in polylactic acid based blends. (Abstract) American Institute of Chemical Engineers. p.226.

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.

PHASE SEPARATION AND SHEAR-INDUCED AGGREGATE FORMATION IN STARCH SOLUTIONS. - (Abstract) - (12-Nov-03)

SYNTHESIS OF ZEIN DERIVATIVES AND THEIR MECHANICAL PROPERTIES - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Biswas, A., Sessa, D.J., Gordon, S.H., Lawton Jr, J.W., Willett, J.L. Synthesis of zein derivatives and their mechanical properties. American Chemical Society Annual Meeting Symposium Proceedings. 2005. v.1.p.20.

INTERFACIAL ADHESION IN MODEL BIOBLENDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biresaw, G., Carriere, C.J., Willett, J.L. 2004. Interfacial adhesion in model bioblends. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 94(1):65-73.

B3LYP/6-311++G** STUDY OF A-AND B-D-GLUCOPYRANOSE AND 1,5-ANHYDRO-GLUCITOL:4C1 AND 1C4 CHAIRS, 3,0B AND B3,0 BOATS, AND SKEW-BOAT CONFORMATIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Appell, M., Strati, G., Willett, J.L., Momany, F.A. 2004. B3LYP/6-311++G** study of z-and B-D-glucopyranose and 1,5-anhydro-D-glucitol:4C1 and 1C4 chairs, 3,0 B and B 3,0 boats, and skew-boat conformations. Carbohydrate Research. n. 339. p. 537-551.

B3LYP/6-311++G** STUDY OF MONOHYDRATES OF A- AND B-D-GLUCOPYRANOSE: HYDROGEN BONDING, STRESS ENERGIES, AND EFFECT OF HYDRATION ON INTERNAL COORDINATES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Momany, F.A., Appell, M., Strati, G., Willett, J.L. 2004. B3LYP/6-311++G** study of monomhydrates of x - and B-D glucopyranose; hydrogen bonding, stress energies, and effect of hydration of internal coordinates. Carbohydrate Research. n. 339. p. 553-567.

WATER TRANSPORT AND MOTION IN STARCH-BASED BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS - (Abstract)

Momany, F.A., Willett, J.L. 2004. Water transport and motion in starch based biodegradable materials. Abstract p. 410-423.

ISOLATION OF AMYLOSE FROM STARCH SOLUTIONS BY PHASE SEPARATION* - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, S., Willett, J.L. 2004. Isolation of amylose from starch solutions by phase separation*. Starch/Starke. 56:29-36.

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.

SYNTHESIS OF ZEIN DERIVATIVES AND THEIR STRUCTURE/MECHANICAL PROPERTY RELATIONSHIP - (Abstract)

Biswas, A., Sessa, D.J., Gordon, S.H., Lawton Jr, J.W., Willett, J.L. 2003. Synthesis of zein derivatives and their structure/mechanical property relationship. American Chemical Society. p. 10.

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.

B3LYP/6-311++G** STUDIES ON CARBOHYDRATES:EFFECT OF EXPLICIT WATER MOLECULES ON THE CONFORMATION AND ENERGIES OF SELECTED MONO- AND DISACCHARIDES - (Abstract)

MOMANY, F.A., APPELL, M.D., WILLETT, J.L. B3LYP/6-311++G** STUDIES ON CARBOHYDRATES:EFFECT OF EXPLICIT WATER MOLECULES ON THE CONFORMATION AND ENERGIES OF SELECTED MONO- AND DISACCHARIDES. MIDWEST THEORETICAL CHEMISTRY CONFERENCE. 2003. Abstract p. 80.

BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER COMPOSITIONS, METHODS FOR MAKING SAME, AND ARTICLES THEREFROM - (Patent Application)

Willett, J.L., Doane, W., St Lawrence, S., Walia, P. 2003. Biodegradable polymer compositions, methods for making same, and articles therefrom. U.S.Patent 6,632,862.

B3LYP/6-311++G** STUDY OF THE BOAT FORMS OF ALPHA- AND BETA-GLUCOPYRANOSE AND ITS MONOSUBSTITUTED EPIMERS - (Abstract)

APPELL, M.D., MOMANY, F.A., WILLETT, J.L. B3LYP/6-311++G** STUDY OF THE BOAT FORMS OF ALPHA- AND BETA-GLUCOPYRANOSE AND ITS MONOSUBSTITUTED EPIMERS. MIDWEST THEORETICAL CHEMISTRY CONFERENCE. 2003. Abstract p. 103.

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.

METHOD OF MAKING BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER COMPOSITIONS - (Patent Application)

Willett, J.L., Doane, W., Xu, W., Mang, M., White, J. 2003. Method of making biodegradable polymer compositions. U.S.Patent 6,630,543.

B3LYP/6-311++G** STUDIES ON HYDRATES OF CARBOHYDRATES:EFFECT OF EXPLICIT WATER MOLECULES ON THE CONFORMATION AND ENERGIES OF SELECTED MONO- AND DI-SACCHARIDES. - (Abstract)

MOMANY, F.A., APPELL, M.D., WILLETT, J.L. B3LYP/6-311++G** STUDIES ON HYDRATES OF CARBOHYDRATES:EFFECT OF EXPLICIT WATER MOLECULES ON THE CONFORMATION AND ENERGIES OF SELECTED MONO- AND DI-SACCHARIDES.. MEETING ABSTRACT. 2003. Abstract p. 80.

B3LYP/6-311++G** STUDY OF THE BOAT FORMS OF ALPHA- AND BETA-GLUCOPYRANOSE AND ITS MONOSUBSTITUTED EPIMERS. - (Abstract)

APPELL, M.D., MOMANY, F.A., WILLETT, J.L. B3LYP/6-311++G** STUDY OF THE BOAT FORMS OF ALPHA- AND BETA-GLUCOPYRANOSE AND ITS MONOSUBSTITUTED EPIMERS.MEETING ABSTRACT. 2003. Abstract p. 100.

INTERFACIAL ADHESION IN POLYSTYRENE/BIODEGRADABLE POLYESTER BLENDS - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (26-Feb-03)

STARCH FILLED TERNARY POLYMER COMPOSITES I: DYNAMIC MECHANICAL PROPERTIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

ST LAWRENCE, S., WALIA, P., WILLETT, J.L. STARCH FILLED TERNARY POLYMER COMPOSITES I: DYNAMIC MECHANICAL PROPERTIES. JOURNAL OF POLYMER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE. 2004.

IMPROVING ZEIN FILMS BY CROSS-LINKING - (Abstract)

LAWTON JR, J.W., SESSA, D.J., BISWAS, A., WILLETT, J.L. IMPROVING ZEIN FILMS BY CROSS-LINKING. AMERICAN OIL CHEMIST SOCIETY MEETING. 2003. Abstract p. 115.

PHASE BEHAVIOR, SHEAR EFFECT, AND RHEOLOGY OF STARCH SOLUTIONS - (Abstract)

Kim, S., Xu, J., Carriere, C.J., Willett, J.L. 2003. Phase behavior, shear effect, and rheology of starch solutions [abstract]. National Institute of Standards & Technology - Kyoto International Polymer Science Symposium on Polymer Science. Paper No.27.

A NEW LOOK AT AN OLD PROTEIN: ALPHA-ZEIN - (Proceedings/Symposium)

MOMANY, F.A., SESSA, D.J., LAWTON JR, J.W., WILLETT, J.L. A NEW LOOK AT AN OLD PROTEIN: ALPHA-ZEIN. UNITED STATES JAPAN NATURAL RESOURCES PROTEIN PANEL. 2002.

POLYBLENDS CONTAINING STARCH AND VINYL POLYMERS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Biswas, A., Willett, J.L., Cheng, H.N. 2003. Polyblends containing starch and vinyl polymers. Polymer Preprints. 44(1):404-405.

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.

B3LYP/6-311++G**STUDY OF THE BOAT CONFORMATIONS OF GLUCOSE - (Abstract)

APPELL, M.D., MOMANY, F.A., WILLETT, J.L. B3LYP/6-311++G**STUDY OF THE BOAT CONFORMATIONS OF GLUCOSE. AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY ABSTRACTS. 2003. Abstract p. 35.

BIODEGRADATION OF STARCH/POLYLACTIC ACID/POLY(HYDROXYESTER-ETHER) COMPOSITE BARS IN SOIL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

SHOGREN, R.L., DOANE, W.M., GARLOTTA, D.V., LAWTON JR, J.W., WILLETT, J.L. BIODEGRADATION OF STARCH/POLYLACTIC ACID/POLY(HYDROXYESTER-ETHER) COMPOSITE BARS IN SOIL. POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY. 2003. v. 79. p. 405-411.

A DFT/AB INITIO STUDY OF HYDROGEN BONDING AND CONFORMATIONAL PREFERENCE IN MODEL CELLOBIOSE ANALOGS USING B3LYP/6-311++G** - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

STRATI, G., WILLETT, J.L., MOMANY, F.A. A DFT/AB INITIO STUDY OF HYDROGEN BONDING AND CONFORMATIONAL PREFERENCE IN MODEL CELLOBIOSE ANALOGS USING B3LYP/6-311++G**. CARBOHYDRATE RESEARCH. 2002. v. 337. p. 1851-1859.

AB INITIO COMPUTATIONAL STUDY OF BETA-D-CELLOBIOSE CONFORMERS USING B3LYP/6-311++G** - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

STRATI, G., WILLETT, J.L., MOMANY, F.A. AB INITIO COMPUTATIONAL STUDY OF BETA-D-CELLOBIOSE CONFORMERS USING B3LYP/6-311++G**. CARBOHYDRATE RESEARCH. 2002. v. 337. p. 1833-1849.

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.

PREPARATION OF STARCH-G-POLYACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMERS BY REACTIVE EXTRUSION - (Abstract)

WILLETT, J.L. PREPARATION OF STARCH-G-POLYACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMERS BY REACTIVE EXTRUSION. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BIO ENVIRONMENTALLY DEGRADABLE POLYMER SOCIETY. 2002. Abstract p. 42.

A NEW LOOK AT AN OLD PROTEIN; ALPHA-ZEINS - (Abstract)

MOMANY, F.A., SESSA, D.J., LAWTON JR, J.W., WILLETT, J.L. A NEW LOOK AT AN OLD PROTEIN; ALPHA-ZEINS. UNITED STATES JAPAN NATURAL RESOURCES PROTEIN PANEL. 2002. Abstract p. WW1-WW9.

STRESS-STRAIN PROPERTIES OF STARCH-FILLED POLY(ESTER-AMIDE)S - (Abstract) - (17-Apr-02)

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.