Projects

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

Nitrogen Derivatives of Soybean Oil and Fatty Acid Methyl Esters - (Abstract) - (11-Mar-09)

Synthesis of phenyl-adducted Cyclodextrin through the click reaction - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (02-Mar-09)

Ionic liquid as a solvent and catalyst for acylation of maltodextrin - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (12-Feb-09)

Surface modification of zein films - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (04-Feb-09)

Reactive extrusion of zein with glyoxal - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (31-Jan-09)

Fuel ethanol production from microwave pretreated wheat straw - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Saha, B.C., Biswas, A., Cotta, M.A. 2008. Fuel ethanol production from microwave pretreated wheat straw. Proceedings of the United States-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources Food and Agriculture Panel 37th Annual Meeting, August 24-28, 2008, Chicago, Illinois. p. 46-47.

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.

Microwave pretreatment, enzymatic saccharification, and fermentation of wheat straw to ethanol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Saha, B.C., Biswas, A., Cotta, M.A. 2008. Microwave pretreatment, enzymatic saccharification, and fermentation of wheat straw to ethanol. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy. 2(3):210-217.

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.

Antioxidant activity and phenolic content of defatted buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) flour in water or ethanol heated using microwave irradiation at varying temperatures - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (18-Mar-08)

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.

Electrospun zein fibers using glutaraldehyde as the cross-linking reagent-effect of time and temperature - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Selling, G.W., Woods, K.K., Sessa, D.J., Biswas, A. 2008. Electrospun zein fibers using glutaraldehyde as the cross-linking reagent-effect of time and temperature. Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics. 209(10):1003-1011.

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.

Impact of Solvent on Electrospinning of Zein and Analysis of Resulting Fibers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Selling, G.W., Biswas, A., Patel, A., Walls, D.J., Dunlap, C.A., Wei, Y. 2007. Impact of solvent on electrospinning of zein and analysis of resulting fibers. Biomacromolecules. 208:(9)1002-1010.

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.

Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Treated and Air-Classified Oat Bran Concentrate Microwave-Irradiated in Solvents at Varying Temperatures - (Abstract)

Stevenson, D.G., Biswas, A., Eller, F.J., Evangelista, R.L., Inglett, G.E. 2007. Phenolic content and antioxidant activity of supercritical carbon dioxide treated and air-classified oat bran concentrate microwave-irradiated in solvents at varying temperatures. American Association of Cereal Chemists Meetings. 52(4):A66.

Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide-Treated and Air-Classified Oat Bran Concentrate Microwave-Irradiated in Water Or Ethanol at Varying Temperatures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stevenson, D.G., Inglett, G.E., Chen, D., Biswas, A., Eller, F.J., Evangelista, R.L. 2008. Phenolic content and antioxidant activity of supercritical carbon dioxide-treated and air-classified oat bran concentrate microwave-irradiated in water or ethanol at varying temperatures. Food Chemistry. 108(1):23-30.

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.

Structure and Properties of Corn, Rice, Wheat and Potato Starch Dispersed in the Ionic Liquid, 1-Butyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride - (Abstract)

Stevenson, D.G., Biswas, A., Jane, J., Inglett, G.E. 2006. Structure and properties of corn, rice, wheat and potato starch dispersed in the ionic liquid, 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride [abstract]. American Association of Cereal Chemists Meetings. p. 158.

New Bio-Based Materials from Soybean Oil: Hydrazine and Related Derivatives - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Biswas, A., Shogren, R.L., Woods, K.K., Erhan, S.Z., Cheng, H. 2006. New bio-based materials from soybean oil: hydrazine and related derivatives. Polymer Preprints. 47(2):259-260.

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.

Changes in Structure and Properties of Starch of Four Botanical Sources Dispersed in the Ionic Liquid, 1-Butyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stevenson, D.G., Biswas, A., Jane, J., Inglett, G.E. 2007. Changes in structure and properties of starch of four botanical sources dispersed in the ionic liquid, 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride. Carbohydrate Polymers. 67(1):21-31.

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.

Complexation and Blending of Starch, Poly(acrylic Acid), and Poly(n-Vinyl Pyrrolidone) - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (18-Jan-06)

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.

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.

Preparation of Water-Soluble and Water-Swellable Starch Acetates Using Microwave Heating - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shogren, R.L., Biswas, A. 2006. Preparation of water-soluble and water-swellable starch acetates using microwave heating. Carbohydrate Polymers. 64:16-21.

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.

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.

Preparation of Starch Esters Using Efficient Processes - (Abstract)

Shogren, R.L., Biswas, A. 2005. Preparation of starch esters using efficient processes [abstract]. International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Meeting. p.117.

Thermal and Pasting Properties of Microwaved Corn Starch - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stevenson, D.G., Biswas, A., Inglett, G.E. 2005. Thermal and pasting properties of microwaved corn starch. Starch/Starke. 57:347-353.

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.

A Facile Synthesis of Aminohydroxy Triglycerides from New Crop Oils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Harry-O'Kuru, R.E., Gordon, S.H., Biswas, A. 2005. A facile synthesis of aminohydroxy triglycerides from new crop oils. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 82:207-212.

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.

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.

Preparation of Starch-Graft-Poly(itaconic Acid) Copolymers - (Abstract)

Berfield, J.L., Biswas, A., Parsons, J.D., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2004. Preparation of starch-graft-poly(itaconic acid) copolymers. American Chemical Society. p.177.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.