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

David J Sessa (Dave)
Plant Polymer Research
Research Chemist

Phone: (309) 681-6351
Fax: (309) 681-6691
Room 2100A
1815 N UNIVERSITY ST
PEORIA, IL, 61604-3999

Projects
Nonfood Utilization of Cereal and Soy Based Co-Products
Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 408946

Publications
Chemistry and physical properties of melt processed- and solution- cross linked corn zein - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (18-Jun-08)
Rheological properties of lupin protein suspensions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xu, J., Mohamed, A., Sessa, D.J. 2008. Rheological properties of lupin protein suspensions. International Journal of Agricultural Research. 3(4):317-324.
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.
Rheology of defatted ultrafiltration-diafiltration soy proteins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xu, J., Mohamed, A., Hojillaevangelist, M.P., Sessa, D.J. 2008. Rheology of defatted ultrafiltration-diafiltration soy proteins. American Journal of Food Technology. 3(5):294-302.
Effect of Heat on the Adsorption Capacity of An Activated Carbon for Decolorizing/deodorizing Yellow Zein - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sessa, D.J., Palmquist, D.E. 2008. Effect of heat on the adsorption capacity of an activated carbon for decolorizing/deodorizing yellow zein. Bioresource Technology. 99(14):6360-6364.
Effect of Solvent and Temperature on Secondary and Tertiary Structure of Zein by Circular Dichroism - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Selling, G.W., Hamaker, S.A., Sessa, D.J. 2007. Effect of solvent and temperature on secondary and tertiary structure of zein by circular dichroism. Cereal Chemistry. 84:(3)265-270.
Chemistry and Physical Properties of Melt Processed and Solution-Cross Linked Corn Zein - (Abstract)
Sessa, D.J., Mohamed, A., Byars, J.A. 2007. Chemistry and physical properties of melt processed- and solution-cross linked corn zein [abstract]. American Chemical Society National Meeting. Paper No. PMSE 280.
Properties of Films from Corn Zein Reacted with Glutaraldehyde - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sessa, D.J., Mohamed, A., Byars, J.A., Hamaker, S., Selling, G.W. 2007. Properties of films from corn zein reacted with glutaraldehyde. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 105:2877-2883.
Sample Preparation and Testing Methods Affect the Physical Properties and Evaluation of Plasticized Zein - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (06-Dec-06)
Multivalent Carboxylic Acids to Modify the Properties of Zein - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Selling, G.W., Sessa, D.J. 2006. Multivalent carboxylic acids to modify the properties of zein. Industrial Crops and Products. 25:(1)63-69.
Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Films from Zein Reacted with Glutaraldehyde - (Abstract)
Sessa, D.J., Mohamed, A., Byars, J.A., Selling, G.W. 2006. Thermal and mechanical properties of films from zein reacted with glutaraldehyde [abstract]. American Chemical Society. Paper No. 70.
Viscoelastic Properties of Lupin Proteins Produced by Ultrafiltration-Diafiltration - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xu, J., Mohamed, A., Hojillaevangelist, M.P., Sessa, D.J. 2006. Viscoelastic properties of lupin proteins produced by ultrafiltration-diafiltration. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 83(6)553-558.
Mechanical Properties of Films from Zein Reacted with Glutaraldehyde - (Abstract)
Sessa, D.J., Byars, J.A., Selling, G.W. 2006. Mechanical properties of films from zein reacted with glutaraldehyde [abstract]. Corn Utilization and Technology Conference. p. 43.
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.
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.
Routes to Improved Physical Properties and Processing of Zein - (Abstract)
Selling, G.W., Sessa, D.J., Lawton Jr, J.W. 2005. Routes to improved physical properties and processing of zein [abstract]. CD-ROM. International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin.
Low Carbohydrate Bread: Formulation, Processing, and Sensory Quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mohamed, A., Rayas-Duarte, P., Shogren, R.L., Sessa, D.J. 2006. Low carbohydrate bread: formulation, processing, and sensory. Journal of Food Chemistry. 99(4):686-692.
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.
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.
Comparison of Chemically-Modified Zeins Using a Bis-Aldehyde Versus a Carbodiimide - (Abstract)
Sessa, D.J., Hamaker, S.A., Selling, G.W. 2005. Comparison of chemically-modified zeins using a bis-aldehyde versus a carbodiimide[abstract]. American Chemical Society. p.161.
Factors That Influence Physical Properties of Zein Based Articles - (Abstract)
Selling, G.W., Sessa, D.J. 2005. Factors that influence physical properties of zein based articles[abstract]. American Chemical Society. p.124.
Rheological Studies of Zein in Non-Aqueous Solutions - (Abstract)
Selling, G.W., Sessa, D.J. 2004. Rheological studies of zein in non-aqueous solutions[abstract]. BioEnvironmental Polymer Society. p.49:122.
Low Carbohydrates Bread Formulation and Processing - (Abstract)
Mohamed, A., Carriere, C.J., Shogren, R.L., Sessa, D.J. 2004. Low carbohydrates bread formulation and processing. (Abstract) American Association of Cereal Chemists Meetings. 2004 CDROM.
Effect of Orientation on Physical Properties of Zein Based Films - (Abstract)
Selling, G.W., Sessa, D.J. 2004. Effect of orientation on physical properties of zein based films[abstract]. American Chemical Society. p.45.
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.
Reaction of Zein with Suitable Reagents to Induce Cross-Links - (Abstract)
Selling, G.W., Sessa, D.J. 2004. Reaction of zein with suitable reagents to induce cross-links[abstract]. American Chemical Society. p.74:49.
Functional Properties of Soybean and Lupin Protein Concentrates Produced by Ultrafiltration-Diafiltration - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hojillaevangelist, M.P., Sessa, D.J., Mohamed, A. 2004. Functional properties of soybean and lupin protein concentrates produced by ultrafiltration-diafiltration. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 81(12):153-1157
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.
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.
Mechanical Properties of Sodium Dodecyll Sulfate-Modified Zein - (Abstract)
Sessa, D.J., Selling, G.W. Mechanical properties of sodium dodecyll sulfate-modified zein. Meeting Abstract.
Protein Concentrates and Isolates by Ultrafiltration/diafiltration of Fatted and Defatted Soy and Lupin Meals - (Abstract)
Sessa, D.J., Hojillaevangelist, M.P., Mohamed, A. 2004. Protein concentrates and isolates by ultrafiltration/diafiltration of fatted and defatted soy and lupin meals [abstract]. American Oil Chemists Society. p.116.
Functional Properties of Soybean and Lupin Protein Concentrates Produced by Ultrafiltration/diafiltration - (Abstract)
Hojillaevangelist, M.P., Sessa, D.J., Mohamed, A. 2004. Functional properties of soybean and lupin protein concentrates produced by ultrafiltration/diafiltration [abstract]. American Oil Chemists Society. p. 117.
Effect of Water and Tri(ethylene) Glycol on Rheological Properties of Zein - (Abstract)
Selling, G.W., Sessa, D.J. 2004. Effect of water and tri(ethylene) glycol on rheological properties of zein. American Chemical Society. p. 75.
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.
Effect of Water and Tri(ethylene)glycol on Rheological Properties of Zein - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Selling, G.W., Sessa, D.J., Palmquist, D.E. 2004. Effect of water and tri(ethylene)glycol on rheological properties of zein. Polymer. Available: http://authors.elseviere.com/sd/article/S0032386104003611.
Protein Fractionation and Properties of Salicornia Meal - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
WU, Y., SESSA, D.J. 2004. PROTEIN FRACTIONATION AND PROPERTIES OF SALICORNIA MEAL. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN OIL CHEMISTS' SOCIETY. 38:1083-1085.
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.
Characterization of Zein Modified with a Mild Cross-Linking Agent - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, S., Sessa, D.J., Lawton Jr., J.W. 2004. Characterization of zein modified with a mild cross-linking agent. Industrial Crops and Products. 20:291-300.
Characterization of Zein Modified with a Mild Cross-Linking Agent - (Abstract) - (13-Aug-03)
Processing of Soybean Hulls to Enhance the Distribution and Extraction of Value-Added Proteins* - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sessa, D.J. Processing of soybean hulls to enhance the distribution and extraction of value-added proteins*. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 84.2003. p. 75-82.
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.
Methods for Decolorizing Corn Zein - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
SESSA, D.J., ELLER, F.J., PALMQUIST, D.E., LAWTON JR, J.W. METHODS FOR DECOLORIZING CORN ZEIN. INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS. 2003. v. 18. p. 55-65.
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.
Protein Concentrates and Isolates from Soybean Hulls Via Ultrafiltration/diafiltration - (Abstract)
SESSA, D.J. PROTEIN CONCENTRATES AND ISOLATES FROM SOYBEAN HULLS VIA ULTRAFILTRATION/DIAFILTRATION. AMERICAN OIL CHEMIST SOCIETY MEETING. 2003. Abstract p. 113.
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.
Zein Decolorization Methods - (Abstract)
SESSA, D.J., ELLER, F.J., LAWTON JR, J.W. ZEIN DECOLORIZATION METHODS. CORN UTILIZATION CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS. 2002. Abstract p. 210.
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.
Protein Fractionation and Properties of Salicornia Meal - (Abstract) - (07-May-02)

   
 
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