Projects

New Metalworking Fluids from Bio-Based Materials Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 408949

Publications

Free radical addition of butanethiol to vegetable oil double bonds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bantchev, G.B., Kenar, J.A., Biresaw, G., Han, M.G. 2009. Free radical addition of butanethiol to vegetable oil double bonds. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Available: http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jf802774g.

Effect of chemical structure on film-forming properties of seed oils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biresaw, G., Bantchev, G.B. 2008. Effect of chemical structure on film-forming properties of seed oils. Journal of Synthetic Lubrication. 25(4):159-183.

Effect of cocoa butter replacement with a beta-glucan-rich hydrocolloid (C-trim30) on the rheological and tribological properties of chocolates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lee, S., Biresaw, G., Kinney, M.P., Inglett, G.E. 2009. Effect of cocoa butter replacement with a beta-glucan-rich hydrocolloid (C-trim30) on the rheological and tribological properties of chocolates. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 89(1):163-167.

Mixed film lubrication with biobased oils - (Abstract)

Biresaw, G. 2008. Mixed film lubrication with biobased oils [abstract]. International Symposium on Surfactants in Solution. Paper No. O-035.

Compatibility study in poly(tetramethyleneadipate-co-terephthalate)/polystyrene bioblends - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biresaw, G., Mohamed, A., Gordon, S.H., Harry O Kuru, R.E., Carriere, C.C. 2008. Compatibility study in poly(tetramethyleneadipate-co-terephthalate)/polystyrene bioblends. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 110(5):2932-2941.

Comparison of a new estolide oxidative stability package - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cermak, S.C., Biresaw, G., Isbell, T. 2008. Comparison of a new estolide oxidative stability package. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 85(9):879-885.

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

Estolides - biobased lubricants - (Abstract)

Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Biresaw, G. 2008. Estolides - biobased lubricants [abstract]. International Symposium on Surfactants in Solution. Paper No. O-038.

Effect of temperature on lubrication with biobased oils - (Abstract)

Biresaw, G. 2008. Effect of temperature on lubrication with biobased oils [abstract]. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers. p. 114.

Elastohydrodynamic properties of blends of plant-based and petroleum-based oils - (Abstract)

Bantchev, G.B., Biresaw, G. 2008. Elastohydrodynamic properties of blends of plant-based and petroleum-based oils [abstract]. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers. p. 114.

Biolubricant research and development - (Abstract)

Biresaw, G. 2008. Biolubricant research and development [abstract]. STLE Detroit Section Workshop. p. 53.

Properties of dry film lubricants prepared by spray application of aqueous starch-oil composites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kenar, J.A., Felker, F.C., Biresaw, G., Kurth, T. 2008. Properties of dry film lubricants prepared by spray application of aqueous starch-oil composites. Industrial Crops and Products. 29(1):45-52.

Elastohydrodynamic study of vegetable oil-polyalphaolefin blends - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bantchev, G.B., Biresaw, G. 2008. Elastohydrodynamic study of vegetable oil-polyalphaolefin blends. Lubrication Science. 20(4):283-297.

Polymer interaction in a model bioblend - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Biresaw, G., Mohamed, A., Gordon, S.H., Harry O Kuru, R.E. 2008. Polymer interaction in a model bioblend. Adhesion Society. p. 304-306.

Polymer interaction in a model bioblend - (Abstract)

Biresaw, G., Mohamed, A., Gordon, S.H., Harry O Kuru, R.E. 2008. Polymer interaction in a model bioblend [abstract]. Adhesion Society. p. xxi.

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

Friction Properties of Chemically Modified Starch - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biresaw, G., Shogren, R.L. 2008. Friction properties of chemically modified starch. Journal of Synthetic Lubrication. 25(1):17-30.

Boundary friction in liquid and dry film biobased lubricants - (Abstract)

Biresaw, G. 2007. Boundary friction in liquid and dry film biobased lubricants [abstract]. International Tribology Conference - BALTTRIB 2007. p. 17.

Boundary friction in liquid and dry film biobased lubricants - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Biresaw, G. 2007. Boundary friction in liquid and dry film biobased lubricants. Proceedings of BALTTRIB 2007 International Scientific Conference. p. 12-15.

Starch-Oil Interaction in Dry Film Lubricants with Chemically Modified Starch - (Abstract)

Biresaw, G., Shogren, R.L. 2007. Starch-oil interaction in dry film lubricants with chemically modified starch [abstract]. American Institute of Chemical Engineers. p. 138.

Investigation of the Surface Properties of Polymeric Soaps Obtained by Ring-Opening Polymerization of Epoxidized Soybean Oil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biresaw, G., Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z. 2008. Investigation of the surface properties of polymeric soaps obtained by ring-opening polymerization of epoxidized soybean oil. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 108(3):1976-1985.

Tribological Properties of Ag-Based Amphphiles - (Book/Chapter)

Biresaw, G. 2008. Tribological properties of ag-based amphphiles. In: Biresaw, G., Mittal, K.L., editors. Surfactants in Tribology. 1st edition. Boca Raton, FL: Taylor & Francis. p. 259-290.

Tribological Properties of Chemically Modified Starch - (Abstract)

Biresaw, G., Shogren, R.L. 2007. Tribological properties of chemically modified starch [abstract]. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers. p. 144.

Polycaprolactone/polystyrene Bioblends Characterized by Thermogravimetry, Modulated Differential Scanning Calorimetry and Infrared Photoacoustic Spectroscopy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mohamed, A., Gordon, S.H., Biresaw, G. 2007. Polycaprolactone/polystyrene bioblends characterized by thermogravimetry, modulated differential scanning calorimetry and infrared photoacoustic spectroscopy. Polymer Degradation and Stability. 92:1177-1185.

Rheology and Morphology of Extruded Blends of Polystyrene with Biodegradable Polyesters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Felker, F.C., Biresaw, G. 2007. Rheology and morphology of extruded blends of polystyrene with biodegradable polyesters. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy. 1:401-408.

Poly (Lactic Acid)/polystyrene Bioblends Characterized by Thermogravimetric Analysis, Differential Scanning Calorimetry and Photoacoustic Infrared Spectroscopy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mohamed, A., Gordon, S.H., Biresaw, G. 2007. Poly (lactic acid)/polystyrene bioblends characterized by thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry and photoacoustic infrared spectroscopy. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 106(3):1689-1696.

Morphological and Rheological Characterization of Bioblends - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Biresaw, G., Felker, F.C. 2007. Morphological and rheological characterization of bioblends. Adhesion Society. p. 489-491.

Morphological and Rheological Characterization of Bioblends - (Abstract)

Biresaw, G., Felker, F.C. 2007. Morphological and rheological characterization of bioblends [abstract]. Adhesion Society. p. 21.

Thermal Properties of Polylactic Acid Based Bicomposites - (Abstract)

Mohamed, A., Biresaw, G. 2006. Thermal properties of polylactic acid based bicomposites [abstract]. Adhesion Society. p. 21.

Thermal Properties of Poly (Lactic Acid) Based Bio-Composites - (Proceedings/Symposium)

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

Film-Forming Properties of Estolides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biresaw, G., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. 2007. Film-forming properties of estolides. Tribology Letters. 27(1):69-78.

Barley Protein Isolate: Thermal, Functional, Rheological and Surface Properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mohamed, A., Hojilla-Evangelista, M.P., Peterson, S.C., Biresaw, G. 2007. Barley protein isolate: thermal, functional, rheological and surface properties. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 84(3):281-288.

Surface Properties of Water Soluble Starch, Starch Acetates and Starch Acetates/alkenylsuccinates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shogren, R.L., Biresaw, G. 2007. Surface properties of water soluble starch, starch acetates and starch acetates/alkenylsuccinates. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects. 298(3):170-176.

Elastohydrodynamic Properties of Functional and Non-Functional Fluids - (Abstract)

Biresaw, G. 2006. Elastohydrodynamic properties of functional and non-functional fluids [abstract]. 3rd Asia International Conference on Tribology. p. 12.

Elastohydrodynamic Properties of Functional and Non-Functional Fluids - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Biresaw, G. 2006. Elastohydrodynamic properties of functional and non-functional fluids. Proceedings of 3rd Asia International Conference on Tribology. p. 205-206.

Lubricant Research at USDA - (Abstract)

Biresaw, G. 2006. Lubricant research at USDA [abstract]. Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan. Paper No. 12.

Investigation of the Mechanism of Lubrication by Starch-Oil Composite Dry Film Lubricants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biresaw, G., Kenar, J.A., Kurth, T.L., Felker, F.C., Erhan, S. 2007. Investigation of the mechanism of lubrication by starch-oil composite dry film lubricants. Lubrication Science. 19(1):41-55.

Non-Linear Adsorption Modeling of Fatty Esters and Oleic Estolides Via Boundary Lubrication Coefficient of Friction Measurements - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kurth, T.L., Byars, J.A., Cermak, S.C., Sharma, B.K., Biresaw, G. 2007. Non-linear adsorption modeling of fatty esters and oleic estolides via boundary lubrication coefficient of friction measurements. Wear. 262(5-6):536-544.

Chocolate Qualities Influenced by An Oat Hydrocolloid Substitute for Cocoa Butter - (Abstract)

Inglett, G.E., Lee, S., Warner, K.A., Biresaw, G. 2006. Chocolate qualities influenced by an oat hydrocolloid substitute for cocoa butter [abstract]. Institute of Food Technologists. Paper No. 003E-06.

Boundary Properties of Some Ag-Based Amphiphiles - (Abstract)

Biresaw, G. 2006. Boundary properties of some ag-based amphiphiles [abstract]. International Symposium on Surfactants in Solution. p. 64.

Lubrication with Starch-Oil Composites - (Abstract)

Kurth, T.L., Kenar, J.A., Biresaw, G. 2006. Lubrication with starch-oil composites [abstract]. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers. p. 213.

Estolide Anti-Oxidant Compatibility Investigation - (Abstract)

Cermak, S.C., Biresaw, G., Isbell, T. 2006. Estolide anti-oxidant compatibility investigation [abstract]. 97th AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo Abstracts. p. 76.

Sprayable Water-Based Dry Film Lubricants from Starch-Oil Composites - (Abstract)

Kenar, J.A., Kurth, T., Felker, F.C., Biresaw, G. 2006. Sprayable water-based dry film lubricants from starch-oil composites [abstract]. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society. p. 76.

Elastohydrodynamic Properties of Vegetable Oils - (Abstract)

Biresaw, G. 2006. Elastohydrodynamic properties of vegetable oils [abstract]. 97th AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo Abstracts. p. 74.

Elastohydrodynamic Properties of Seed Oils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biresaw, G. 2006. Elastohydrodynamic properties of seed oils. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 83:559-566.

Friction Behavior of Some Seed Oils: Bio-Based Lubricant Applications - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Adhvaryu, A., Biresaw, G., Sharma, B.K., Erhan, S.Z. 2006. Friction behavior of some seed oils: Bio-based lubricant applications. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. 45(10):3735-3740.

Thermogravimetric Kinetics Investigation of Bioblends - (Abstract)

Biresaw, G., Mohamed, A. 2006. Thermogravimetric kinetics investigation of bioblends [abstract]. Adhesion Society. p. 12.

Thermogravimetric Kinetics Investigation of Bioblends - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Biresaw, G., Mohamed, A. 2006. Thermogravimetric kinetics investigation of bioblends. Proceedings of the Adhesion Society. pp. 274-276.

Investigation of the Elastohydrodynamic Properties of Estolides1 - (Abstract)

Biresaw, G., Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C. 2006. Investigation of the elastohydrodynamic properties of estolides [abstract]. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers. p. 236.

Hydrophobic and Electrostatic Cell Surface Properties of Blastospores of the Entomopathogenic Fungus Paecilomyces Fumosoroseus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dunlap, C.A., Biresaw, G., Jackson, M.A. 2005. Hydrophobic and electrostatic cell surface properties of blastospores of the entomopathogenic fungus Paecilomyces fumosoroseus. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces. 46(4):261-266.

Adsorption Behavior of Fatty Esters and Oleic Estolides from Hexadecane Via Coefficient of Friction Measurements - (Abstract)

Kurth, T.L., Cermak, S.C., Biresaw, G. 2005. Adsorption behavior of fatty esters and oleic estolides from hexadecane via coefficient of friction measurements [abstract]. World Tribology Congress III. Available: http://www.conferencetoolbox.org/WTC05/index.cfm.

Cell Surface Properties of Blastospores of the Entomopathogenic Fungus Paecilomyces Fumosoroseus - (Abstract)

Dunlap, C.A., Biresaw, G., Jackson, M.A. 2005. Cell surface properties of blastospores of the entomopathogenic fungus paecilomyces fumosoroseus [abstract]. XLV Annual Meeting, American Phytopathological Society-Caribbean Division/VI National Phytopathological Meeting. Abstract #14.

Film-Forming Properties of Estolides - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Biresaw, G., Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C. 2005. Film-forming properties of estolides. Proceedings of World Tribology Congress III. Available: http://www.conferencetoolbox.org/WTC05/index.cfm.

Film-Forming Properties of Estolides - (Abstract)

Biresaw, G., Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C. 2005. Film-forming properties of estolides [abstract]. World Tribology Congress. p. 51.

Adsorption Modeling of Fatty Esters and Oleic Estolides Via Boundary Lubrication Coefficient of Friction Measurements - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Kurth, T.L., Cermak, S.C., Byars, J.A., Biresaw, G. 2005. Adsorption modeling of fatty esters and oleic estolides via boundary lubrication coefficient of friction measurements. In: Proceedings of World Tribology Congress III, September 12-16, 2005, Washington, DC. 2005 CDROM.

Elastohydrodynamic Properties of Biobased Ingredients - (Abstract)

Biresaw, G. 2005. Elastohydrodynamic properties of biobased ingredients [abstract]. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers. p.81.

Cooperative Adsorption Behavior of Methyl Fatty Esters from Hexadecane Via Coefficient of Friction Measurements - (Abstract)

Kurth, T.L., Biresaw, G. 2005. Cooperative adsorption behavior of methyl fatty esters from hexadecane via coefficient of friction measurements [abstract]. American Oil Chemists' Society Meeting. p. 57.

Adsorption of Amphphiles at An Oil-Water Vs. Oil-Metal Interface - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biresaw, G. 2005. Adsorption of amphphiles at an oil-water vs. oil-metal interface. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 82(4):285-292.

Spectroscopic Investigation of Polymer Interactions in Model Bioblends - (Abstract)

Biresaw, G., Gordon, S.H. 2005. Spectroscopic investigation of polymer interactions in model bioblends [abstract]. Adhesion Society. p.17.

The Effect of Heat Treatment and Ph on the Thermal, Surface, and Rheological Properties of Lupinus Albus Protein - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mohamed, A., Peterson, S.C., Hojillaevangelist, M.P., Sessa, D.J., Rayas-Duarte, P., Biresaw, G. 2005. The effect of heat treatment and pH on the thermal, surface, and rheological properties of Lupinus albus protein. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 82(2):135-140.

Cooperative Adsorption Behavior of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters from Hexadecane Via Coefficient of Friction Measurements - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kurth, T.L., Biresaw, G., Adhvaryu, A. 2005. Cooperative adsorption behavior of fatty acid methyl esters from hexadecane via coefficient of friction measurements. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 82(4):293-299.

Ffg Adsorption Behavior of Methyl Esters from Hexadecane - (Abstract)

Kurth, T.L., Adhvaryu, A., Biresaw, G. 2005. FFG adsorption behavior of methyl esters from hexadecane [abstract]. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers. p.171.

Compatibility in Polymer Blends Comprising Biodegradable Polyesters - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Biresaw, G. 2004. Compatibility in polymer blends comprising biodegradable polyesters. In: Proceedings of International Conference on Polymers for Advanced Technologies, December 15-17, 2004, Thiruvananthapuram, India. 2004 CDROM.

Compatibility in Polymer Blends Comprising Biodegradable Polyesters - (Abstract)

Biresaw, G. 2004. Compatibility in polymer blends comprising biodegradable polyesters [abstract]. Biodegradable Polyesters International Conference on Polymer Science and Technology. p.28.

Surface Properties of Water Soluble Starch Esters - (Abstract)

Shogren, R.L., Biresaw, G. 2005. Surface properties of water soluble starch esters [abstract]. American Chemical Society. p.1 of 2, cell 27.

Rheological Investigation of Bioblends - (Abstract) - (12-Nov-04)

Surface Energy Parameters of Polymers from Directly Measured Interfacial Tension with Probe Polymers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biresaw, G., Carriere, C.J. 2004. Surface energy parameters of polymers from directly measured interfacial tension with probe polymers. Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology. 18(14):1675-1686.

Surface and Interfacial Properties of Biobased Amphiphiles in Solution - (Abstract)

Biresaw, G. 2004. Surface and interfacial properties of biobased amphiphiles in solution. (Abstract) International Symposium on Surfactants in Solution. 2004 CDROM.

Lubricant Formulation with Vegetable Oils - Interfacial Aspects - (Abstract)

Biresaw, G. 2004. Lubricant formulation with vegetable oils - interfacial aspects. (Abstract) Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers. p.172.

The Effect of Heat Treatment and Ph on the Thermal and Rheological Properties of Lupinus Albus Flour Meal. - (Abstract)

Mohamed, A., Peterson, S.C., Biresaw, G., Sessa, D.J., Hojillaevangelist, M.P. 2004. The effect of heat treatment and ph on the thermal and rheological properties of lupinus albus flour meal [abstract]. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society. p.124.

Investigation of the Thermal Properties of Model Bioblends - (Abstract)

Biresaw, G., Mohamed, A., Carriere, C.J. 2004. Investigation of the thermal properties of model bioblends (Abstract). Adhesion Society. p. 11.

Investigation of the Thermal Properties of Model Bioblends - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Biresaw, G., Mohamed, A., Carriere, C.J. 2004. Investigation of the thermal properties of model bioblends. Proceedings of 27th Annual Meeting of the Adhesion Society, February 18, 2004, Wilmington, North Carolina. p.480-482.

Spectroscopic Investigation of Polymer Interactions in Model Bioblends - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Biresaw, G., Gordon, S.H. 2005. Spectroscopic investigation of polymer interactions in model bioblends. Proceedings of Adhesion Society. p.428-430.

Biobased Metalworking Fluids - Bioresistance, Biodegradability, and Related Issues - (Popular Publication)

BIRESAW, G. BIOBASED METALWORKING FLUIDS - BIODEGRADABILITY, BIORESISTANCE, AND RELATED ISSUES. INFORM. 2004. V.15(3) p.148-149

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.

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.

Blends Comprising Biodegradable and Non-Biodegradable Synthetic Polymers - (Abstract) - (10-Aug-03)

Study on Surface Activities of Polymer Surfactant by Ring-Opening Polymerization of Epoxidized Soybean Oil - (Abstract)

LIU, Z., ERHAN, S.Z., BIRESAW, G. STUDY ON SURFACE ACTIVITIES OF POLYMER SURFACTANT BY RING-OPENING POLYMERIZATION OF EPOXIDIZED SOYBEAN OIL. ANNUAL MEETING AND EXPO OF THE AMERICAN OIL CHEMISTS SOCIETY. 2003. p.81.

Biobased Dry Film Metalworking Lubricants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biresaw, G. 2004. Biobased dry film metalworking lubricants. Journal of Synthetic Lubricants. 21(1):43-57.

Compatibility and Mechanical Properties of Blends of Polysytrene with Biodegradable Polyesters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biresaw, G., Carriere, C.J. 2004. Compatibility and mechanical properties of blends of polysytrene with biodegradable polyesters. Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing. 35:313-320.

Interfacial Adhesion in Polystyrene/biodegradable Polyester Blends - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (26-Feb-03)

Friction Properties of Vegetable Oils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

BIRESAW, G., ADHARYU, A., ERHAN, S.Z. FRICTION PROPERTIES OF VEGETABLE OILS. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN OIL CHEMISTS SOCIETY. 2003. v. 80. p. 697-704.

Polymer Blend Interfacial Tension by the Imbedded Fiber Retraction Method - (Book/Chapter)

BIRESAW, G., CARRIERE, C.J. POLYMER BLEND INTERFACIAL TENSION BY THE IMBEDDED FIBER RETRACTION METHOD. S. G. Pandalai, Editor. Research Signpost, Kerala, India. Recent Research Development in Applied Polymer Science. 2003.p.341-362.

Compatibility and Mechanical Properties of Blends of Polystyrene with Biodegradable Polyesters - (Abstract) - (08-Nov-02)

Biobased Metalworking Lubricants - (Proceedings/Symposium)

BIRESAW, G. BIOBASED METALWORKING LUBRICANTS PROCEEDINGS OF THIRD INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON FUELS & LUBRICANTS. 2002. p. 1-6.

Vegetable Oils in Metalworking Lubricants - (Abstract) - (01-Oct-02)

Surface Properties of Soy-Based Polysoaps - (Abstract) - (23-May-02)