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George Fanta
Victoria Finkenstadt
Milagros (Mila) Hojillaevangelist
Brian Jasberg
Frank Momany
Gordon Selling
David Sessa
Randal Shogren
Julious (J.L.) Willett
 

George F Fanta
Plant Polymer Research
Research Chemist

Phone: (309) 681-6356
Fax: (309) 681-6691
Room 2112A
1815 N UNIVERSITY ST
PEORIA, IL, 61604-3999

Projects
Modification of Natural Polymers by Thermo-Mechanical Processing
Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 408626

Publications
Starch-soybean oil composites with high oil:starch ratios prepared by steam jet cooking - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (14-Apr-09)
Rheological properties of dispersions of spherulites from jet-cooked high-amylose corn starch and fatty acids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Byars, J.A., Fanta, G.F., Felker, F.C. 2009. Rheological properties of dispersions of spherulites from jet-cooked high-amylose corn starch and fatty acids. Cereal Chemistry. 86(1):76-81.
Wheat gluten influences oil droplet size and mobility in jet-cooked starch-oil composites - (Abstract)
Felker, F.C., Singh, M., Fanta, G.F. 2008. Wheat gluten influences oil droplet size and mobility in jet-cooked starch-oil composites [abstract]. American Association of Cereal Chemists Meetings. 53(4):A57.
Application of Hydrophilic Starch-Based Coatings to Polyethylene Surfaces - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Patil, D.R., Fanta, G.F., Felker, F.C., Salch, J. 2008. Application of hydrophilic starch-based coatings to polyethylene surfaces. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 108(5):2749-2755.
A Flowable Paste from High Amylose Corn Starch - (Abstract)
Byars, J.A., Fanta, G.F., Felker, F.C. 2007. A flowable paste from high amylose corn starch [abstract]. American Association of Cereal Chemists Meetings. Paper No. O-48.
Application of Hydrophilic Starch-Based Coatings to Polyethylne Surfaces - (Abstract)
Felker, F.C., Patil, D.R., Fanta, G.F., Salch, J. 2007. Application of hydrophilic starch-based coatings to polyethylne surfaces [abstract]. American Association of Cereal Chemists Meetings. Cereal Foods World. 52:A40.
Preparation of Spherulites from Jet Cooked Mixtures of High Amylose Starch and Fatty Acids. Effect of Preparation Conditions on Spherulite Morphology and Yield - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fanta, G.F., Felker, F.C., Shogren, R.L., Salch, J. 2008. Preparation of spherulites from jet cooked mixtures of high amylose starch and fatty acids. effect of preparation conditions on spherulite morphology and yield. Carbohydrate Polymers. 71(2):253-262.
Comparison of the Effects of Critical Fluid and Reflux-Extracted Techniques on Cornstarch Pasting Properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peterson, S.C., Eller, F.J., Fanta, G.F., Felker, F.C., Shogren, R.L. 2008. Comparison of the effects of critical fluid and reflux-extracted techniques on cornstarch pasting properties. Carbohydrate Polymers. 71(1):74-79.
Effects of Critical Fluid Lipid Extraction on the Gelatinization and Retrogradation of Normal Dent Cornstarch - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peterson, S.C., Eller, F.J., Fanta, G.F., Felker, F.C., Shogren, R.L. 2007. Effects of critical fluid lipid extraction on the gelatinization and retrogradation of normal dent cornstarch. Carbohydrate Polymers. 67(3):390-397.
Selective Formation and Yield Enhancement of Spherulites in Jet-Cooked High-Amylose Cornstarch Dispersions - (Abstract)
Felker, F.C., Fanta, G.F. 2006. Selective formation and yield enhancement of spherulites in jet-cooked high-amylose cornstarch dispersions [abstract]. American Association of Cereal Chemists Meetings. p. 171.
Effects of Native Lipid Content on the Gel Properties and Spherulite Formation of Jet Cooked Cornstarch - (Abstract)
Peterson, S.C. 2006. Effects of native lipid content on the gel properties and spherulite formation of jet cooked cornstarch [abstract]. American Association of Cereal Chemists Meetings. p. 167.
Effect of Fatty Acid Structure on the Morphology of Spherulites Formed from Jet Cooked Mixtures of Fatty Acids and Defatted Cornstarch - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fanta, G.F., Felker, F.C., Shogren, R.L., Salch, J. 2006. Effect of fatty acid structure on the morphology of spherulites formed from jet cooked mixtures of fatty acids and defatted cornstarch. Carbohydrate Polymers. 66:60-70.
X-Ray Diffraction Study of Crystal Transformations in Spherulitic Amylose/lipid Complexes from Jet-Cooked Starch - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shogren, R.L., Fanta, G.F., Felker, F.C. 2006. X-ray diffraction study of crystal transformations in spherulitic amylose/lipid complexes from jet-cooked starch. Carbohydrate Polymers. 64(3):444-451.
Effects of Supercritical Fluid Extraction on the Pasting Properties of Cornstarch - (Abstract)
Peterson, S.C., Fanta, G.F., Eller, F.J., Felker, F.C. 2005. Effects of supercritical fluid extraction on the pasting properties of cornstarch [abstract]. American Association of Cereal Chemists Meetings. Paper No. 0-24.
Fatty Acid Type Influences Morphology of Spherulites Formed from Jet-Cooked Fatty Acid/defatted Starch Mixtures - (Abstract)
Felker, F.C., Fanta, G.F., Shogren, R.L., Salch, J. 2005. Fatty acid type influences morphology of spherulites formed from jet-cooked fatty acid/defatted starch mixtures [abstract]. American Association of Cereal Chemists Meetings. Paper No. 145.
Influence of Starch-Lipid Composites on Chocolate Chip Cookies - (Abstract)
Singh, M., Felker, F.C., Fanta, G.F. 2005. Influence of starch-lipid composites on chocolate chip cookies [abstract]. American Association of Cereal Chemists Meetings. Paper No. 135.
The Influence of Oil on the Properties of Slowly-Cooled Jet-Cooked Normal Corn Starch Dispersions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Byars, J.A., Fanta, G.F., Felker, F.C. 2006. The influence of oil on the properties of slowly-cooled jet-cooked normal corn starch dispersions. Carbohydrate Polymers. 63(3):316-322.
Crystalline Particles Formed in Slowly-Cooled Cornstarch Dispersions Prepared by Steam Jet Cooking. the Effect of Starch Concentration, Added Oil and Rate of Cooling. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fanta, G.F., Felker, F.C., Shogren, R.L., Byars, J.A., Salch, J. 2005.Crystalline particles formed in slowly-cooled cornstarch dispersions prepared by steam jet cooking. The effect of starch concentration, added oil and rate of cooling. Carbohydrate Polymers. 61(2):222-230.
Identification of Complexed Native Lipids in Crystalline Aggregates Formed from Jet Cooked Cornstarch - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peterson, S.C., Fanta, G.F., Adlof, R.O., Felker, F.C. 2005. Identification of complexed native lipids in crystalline aggregates formed from jet cooked cornstarch. Carbohydrate Polymers. 61(2):162-167.
Starch Lipid Composites in Yogurt - (Abstract)
Singh, M., Felker, F.C., Fanta, G.F. 2005. Starch lipid composites in yogurt [Abstract]. National Meeting of Institute of Food Technologists/Food Expo. Paper No. 71A-10.
The Influence of Oil on the Properties of Slowly-Cooked Normal Corn Starch Dispersions - (Abstract)
Byars, J.A., Fanta, G.F., Felker, F.C. 2004. The influence of oil on the properties of slowly-cooked normal corn starch dispersions [abstract]. American Chemical Society Abstracts. Paper No.407.
The Influence of Oil on the Properties of Slowly-Cooled Jet-Cooked Normal Corn Starch Dispersions. - (Abstract)
Byars, J.A., Fanta, G.F., Felker, F.C. 2004. The influence of oil on the properties of slowly-cooled jet-cooked normal corn starch dispersions.. International Congress on Rheology. Paper FB03 p. 1-3.
Crystalline Particles Formed During Cooling of Steam Jet-Cooked Cornstarch - a Variety of Forms with Potential Applications - (Abstract)
Felker, F.C., Fanta, G.F. 2004. Crystalline particles formed during cooling of steam jet-cooked cornstarch - a variety of forms with potential applications. (Abstract) Corn Utilization Conference, June 9, 2004, Indianapolis, Indiana. p. 38.
Starch-Lipid Composites in Foods - (Abstract)
Singh, M., Felker, F.C., Fanta, G.F. 2004. Starch-lipid composites in foods. (Abstract) Corn Utilization Conference Proceedings. Poster 37.
The Influence of Oil on the Properties of Slowly-Cooled Jet-Cooked Normal Corn Starch Dispersions - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Byars, J.A., Fanta, G.F., Felker, F.C. 2004. The influence of oil on the properties of slowly-cooled jet-cooked normal corn starch dispersions. International Congress on Rheology. Paper FB03.
Graft Polymerization of Acrylonitrile onto Spherocrystals Formed from Jet Cooked Cornstarch - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fanta, G.F., Felker, F.C., Shogren, R.L. 2004. Graft polymerization of acrylonitrile onto spherocrystals formed from jet cooked cornstarch. Carbohydrate Polymers. v. 56. p. 77-84.
The Effect of Cooling Conditions on Jet-Cooked Normal Starch Dispersions - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (13-Dec-03)
Stabilization of Starch Coatings on Polyethylene Films by Graft Polymerization with Acrylonitrile - (Abstract)
Felker, F.C., Fanta, G.F., Salch, J. 2003. Stabilization of starch coatings on polyethylene films by graft polymerization with acrylonitrile. (Abstract) American Association of Cereal Chemists Meetings. p. 287.
The Effect of Cooling Conditions on Jet-Cooked Normal Corn Starch Dispersions. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Byars, J.A., Fanta, G.F., Felker, F.C. 2003. The effect of cooling conditions on jet-cooked normal corn starch dispersions. Carbohydrate Polymers. 54:321-326.
Graft Polymerization of Acrylonitrile onto Starch-Coated Polyethylene Film Surfaces - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fanta, G.F., Felker, F.C., Salch, J. 2003. Graft polymerization of acrylonitrile onto starch-coated polyethylene film surfaces. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. v. 89. p. 336-339.
The Effect of Cooling Conditions on Jet-Cooked Normal Starch Dispersions - (Abstract) - (13-Feb-03)
Starch-Lubricant Compositions for Improved Lubricity and Fluid Loss in Water-Based Drilling Muds - (Abstract) - (08-Feb-03)
Pam Formulations: Effects on Efficacy - (Abstract)
STOTT, D.E., GREEN, V.S., FANTA, G.F. PAM FORMULATIONS: EFFECTS ON EFFICACY. SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION SOCIETY MEETING. 2002. 57:304.
The Effect of Cooling Conditions on Jet-Cooked Corn Starch Dispersions - (Abstract) - (17-Oct-02)
Interactiion of Soy Oil and Wheat Gluten in Jet-Cooked Flour-Soy Oil Composites - (Abstract) - (17-Oct-02)
Fantesk**tm Processing and Utilization - (Abstract) - (05-Jun-02)
Starch-Containing Lubricant Systems for Oil Field Applications - (Patent Application)
FANTA, G.F., MUIJS, H., ESKINS, K., FELKER, F.C., ERHAN, S.Z. STARCH-CONTAINING LUBRICANT SYSTEMS FOR OIL FIELD APPLICATIONS. 2002. U.S.PATENT 6,461,999.
Delivery of a Fatty Acid and Benzalkonium Chloride Topical Antimicrobials from a Starch-Oil Composite Dispersion - (Proceedings/Symposium)
WILLE, J., BABAD, J., FANTA, G.F., COPE, F. DELIVERY OF A FATTY ACID AND BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE TOPICAL ANTIMICROBIALS FROM A STARCH-OIL COMPOSITE DISPERSION. CONTROLLED RELEASE SOCIETY. 2001. v. 28. p. 5-6.
Starch Microcapsules for Delivery of Active Agents - (Patent Application)
FANTA, G.F., KNUTSON, C., ESKINS, K., FELKER, F.C. STARCH MICROCAPSULES FOR DELIVERY OF ACTIVE AGENTS. 2001. U.S. PATENT 6,238,677.

   
 
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