Projects

NOVEL STARCH-BASED MATERIALS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 420021

MODIFICATION OF NATURAL POLYMERS BY NOVEL PROCESSES Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 420811

DETERMINATION OF STRUCTURE-PROPERTY RELATIONSHIPS IN BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES USING BIOPHYSICAL APPROACHES Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 419916

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Mechanical and thermal properties of high density polyethylene – dried distillers grains with solubles composites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tisserat, B., Reifschneider, L., Harry O Kuru, R.E., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2013. Mechanical and thermal properties of high density polyethylene – dried distillers grains with solubles composites. BioResources. 8(1):59-75.

Physical and mechanical properties of extruded poly(lactic acid)-based Paulownia elongata biocomposites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tisserat, B., Joshee, N., Mahapatra, A.K., Selling, G.W., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2013. Physical and mechanical properties of extruded poly(lactic acid)-based Paulownia elongata biocomposites. Industrial Crops and Products. 44:88-96.

Corrosion protection of steel by thin coatings of starch-oil dry lubricants - (Abstract Only)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Kenar, J.A., Fanta, G.F. 2012. Corrosion protection of steel by thin coatings of starch-oil dry lubricants. 2012 Annual Meeting & Exhibition of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers.

Mechanical, thermal, and moisture properties of plastics with bean as filler - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (11-Feb-12)

Exopolysaccharide hydrogels for corrosion inhibition - (Abstract Only)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Evans, K.O., Cote, G.L. 2012. Exopolysaccharide hydrogels for corrosion inhibition [abstract]. International Hydrocolloids Conference. #OB123.

Exopolysaccharide hydrogels for corrosion inhibition - (Abstract Only)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Bucur, C.B., Evans, K.O., Cote, G.L. 2011. Exopolysaccharide hydrogels for corrosion inhibition [abstract]. International Congress on Biohydrogel.

Degradation of Poly(L-Lactic Acid) and Bio-Composites by Alkaline Medium under Various Temperatures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tisserat, B., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2011. Degradation of poly(L-lactic acid) and bio-composites by alkaline medium under various temperatures. Journal of Polymers and the Environment. 19:766-775.

Structure-function properties of anticorrosive exopolyaccharides - (Abstract Only)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Bucur, C.B., Cote, G.L., Evans, K.O. 2011. Structure-function properties of anticorrosive exopolyaccharides [abstract]. American Chemical Society. AGFD208.

Thermodynamics of Potassium Ferricyanide Diffusion through B-1355N Exopolysaccharide Films - (Abstract Only)

Bucur, C.B., Cote, G.L., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2010. Thermodynamics of potassium ferricyanide diffusion through B-1355N exopolysaccharide films [abstract]. Electrochemical Society Meeting. Abstract #2096.

Poly(lactic acid) and Osage Orange Wood Fiber Composites for Agricultural Mulch Films - (Abstract Only)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Tisserat, B. 2010. Poly(lactic acid) and Osage Orange Wood Fiber Composites for Agricultural Mulch Films. ACS National Meeting.

Corrosion protection of low-carbon steel using exopolysaccharide coatings from Leuconostoc mesenteroides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Cote, G.L., Willett, J.L. 2011. Corrosion protection of low-carbon steel using exopolysaccharide coatings from Leuconostoc mesenteroides. Biotechnology Letters. 33:1093-1100.

Electrochemical evaluation for corrosion resistance of bacterial exopolysaccharides on low carbon steel - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (10-Aug-10)

Anticorrosive Microbial Polysaccharides: Structure-Function Relationships - (Abstract Only)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Bucur, C.B., Cote, G.L. 2010. Anticorrosive microbial polysaccharides: Structure-function relationships [abstract]. Plant Polymer and Applied Glycosciences Workshop. Abstract P-06.

Degradation of Poly(L-Lactic acid) and Biocomposites in various Alkaline and Temperature Treatments - (Abstract Only)

Tisserat, B., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2010. Degradation of Poly(L-Lactic acid) and Biocomposites in various Alkaline and Temperature Treatments. Meeting Abstract. 00:000-000.

Agricultural Polymers as Corrosion Inhibitors - (Abstract Only)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Bucur, C.B., Cote, G.L., Evans, K.O. 2011. Agricultural polymers as corrosion inhibitors [abstract]. International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies. Abstract No. 8.

Thermal and mechanical properties of compression-molded pMDI-reinforced PCL/gluten composites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mohamed, A., Finkenstadt, V.L., Gordon, S.H., Palmquist, D.E. 2010. Thermal and mechanical properties of compression-molded pMDI-reinforced PCL/gluten composites. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 118(5):2778-2790.

Bacterial Exopolysaccharides For Corrosion Inhibition on Metal Substrates - (Abstract Only)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Bucur, C.B., Evans, K.O., Cote, G.L., Willett, J.L. 2010. Bacterial exopolysaccharides for corrosion inhibition on metal substrates [abstract]. American Chemical Society. Paper #210.

Poly(lactic acid) and Osage Orange Wood Fiber Composites for Agricultural Mulch Films - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Tisserat, B. 2010. Poly(lactic acid) and Osage Orange Wood Fiber Composites for Agricultural Mulch Films. Industrial Crops and Products. 31(2):316-320.

Corrosion Inhibition on SAE 1010 Steel by Nanoscale Exopolysaccharides Coatings Determined by Electrochemical and Surface Characterization - (Abstract Only)

Bucur, C.B., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2010. Corrosion Inhibition on SAE 1010 Steel by Nanoscale Exopolysaccharides Coatings Determined by Electrochemical and Surface Characterization. American Chemical Society National Meeting.

Polysaccharide Thin Films – Buildup and Hydration - (Abstract Only)

Bucur, C.B., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2010. Polysaccharide Thin Films – Buildup and Hydration. American Chemical Society National Meeting.

Corrosion Inhibition on SAE 1010 Steel by Nanoscale Exopolysaccharides Coatings Determined by Electrochemical and Surface Characterization - (Proceedings)

Bucur, C.B., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2010. Corrosion Inhibition on SAE 1010 Steel by Nanoscale Exopolysaccharides Coatings Determined by Electrochemical and Surface Characterization. American Chemical Society National Meeting.

Polysaccharide Thin Films – Buildup and Hydration - (Proceedings)

Bucur, C.B., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2010. Polysaccharide Thin Films – Buildup and Hydration. American Chemical Society National Meeting.

pMDI-Reinforced Compression-Molded PCL/Gluten: Thermomechanical Properties - (Abstract Only)

Mohamed, A., Rayas-Duarte, P., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2009. pMDI-Reinforced Compression-Molded PCL/Gluten: Thermomechanical Properties. Meeting Abstract.

Antimicrobial Packaging using PLA-pectin - (Abstract Only)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, L.S. 2009. Antimicrobial Packaging using PLA-pectin. Meeting Abstract.

Initiator Effects in Reactive Extrusion of Starch Graft Copolymers - (Abstract Only)

Willett, J.L., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2009. Initiator Effects in Reactive Extrusion of Starch Graft Copolymers. Meeting Abstract.

Corrosion Protection of Steel by Thin Coatings of Starch-oil Emulsions - (Abstract Only)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Kenar, J.A., Fanta, G.F. 2009. Corrosion Protection of Steel by Thin Coatings of Starch-oil Emulsions [abstract]. 237th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, March 22-26, 2009, Salt Lake City, Utah. CELL 51.

Comparison of Cationic and Unmodified Starches in Reactive Extrusion of Starch-Polyacrylamide Graft Copolymers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Willett, J.L., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2009. Comparison of Cationic and Unmodified Starches in Reactive Extrusion of Starch-Polyacrylamide Graft Copolymers. Polymers and the Environment. 17(1):248-253.

Agricultural Polymers for Corrosion Protection of Metals - (Abstract Only)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Cote, G.L., Willett, J.L. 2008. Agricultural polymers for corrosion protection of metals [abstract]. American Chemical Society. Abstract AGFD234.

Thermal properties of extruded injection-molded poly (lactic acid) and milkweed composites: degradation kinetics and enthalpic relaxation - (Abstract Only)

Mohamed, A., Finkenstadt, V.L., Palmquist, D.E., Rayas-Duarte, P. 2008. Thermal properties of extruded injection-molded poly (lactic acid) and milkweed composites: degradation kinetics and enthalpic relaxation [abstract]. North American Thermal Analysis Society Meeting. p. 76.

Thermal properties of poly (lactic acid)/milkweed composites - (Proceedings)

Mohamed, A., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2008. Thermal properties of poly (lactic acid)/milkweed composites. Proceedings of the North American Thermal Analysis Society Meeting. p. 76.

Thermal Properties of Extruded Injection-Molded Poly (lactic acid) and Milkweed Composites: Degradation Kinectics and Enthalpic Relaxation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mohamed, A., Finkenstadt, V.L., Palmquist, D.E., Rayas-Duarte, P. 2009. Thermal Properties of Extruded Injection-Molded Poly (lactic acid) and Milkweed Composites: Degradation Kinetics and Enthalpic Relaxation. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 111:175-184.

Thermal Properties of Extruded Injection-Molded Polycaprolactone/Gluten Bioblends Characterized by TGA, DSC, SEM and Infrared Photoacoustic Spectroscopy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mohamed, A., Finkenstadt, V.L., Gordon, S.H., Biresaw, G., Palmquist, D.E., Rayas-Duarte, P. 2009. Thermal Properties of Extruded Injection-Molded Polycaprolactone/Gluten Bioblends Characterized by TGA, DSC, SEM and Infrared Photoacoustic Spectroscopy. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 110(5):3256-3266.

A History of Carbohydrate Research at the USDA Laboratory in Peoria, Illinois - (Review Article)

Cote, G.L., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2008. A history of carbohydrate research at the USDA laboratory in Peoria, Illinois. Bulletin for the History of Chemistry. 33(2):103-111.

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. 110(4):2218-2226.

EVALUATION OF POLY(LACTIC ACID) AND AGRICULTURAL COPRODUCTS AS GREEN COMPOSITE MATERIALS - (Abstract Only)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, L.S., Liu, C., Willett, J.L. 2007. EVALUATION OF POLY(LACTIC ACID) AND AGRICULTURAL COPRODUCTS AS GREEN COMPOSITE MATERIALS. Meeting Abstract. xx.

Thermal Properties of Extruded and Injection-Molded Poly (Lactic Acid)-Based Cuphea and Lesqueralla Bio-Composites. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mohamed, A., Finkenstadt, V.L., Rayas-Duarte, P., Palmquist, D.E., Gordon, S.H. 2008. Thermal Properties of Extruded and Injection-Molded Poly (Lactic Acid)-Based Cuphea and Lesqueralla Bio-Composites.. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 111(1)114-116.

THERMAL PROPERTIES OF EXTRUDED-INJECTION MOLDED POLY (LACTIC ACID) AND MILKWEED COMPOSITES - (Abstract Only)

Mohamed, A., Finkenstadt, V.L., Palmquist, D.E. 2007. Thermal properties of extruded-injection molded poly (lactic acid) and milkweed composites [abstract]. North American Thermal Analysis Society Meeting. Paper No. 76.

THERMAL PROPERTIES OF EXTRUDED-INJECTION MOLDED POLY (LACTIC ACID) AND MILKWEED COMPOSITES - (Proceedings)

Mohamed, A., Finkenstadt, V.L., Palmquist, D.E. 2007. Thermal properties of extruded-injection molded poly (lactic acid) and milkweed composites. Proceedings of North American Thermal Analysis Society Meeting. Paper No. 76.

Mechanical Property Characterization of Plasticized Sugar Beet Pulp and Poly(lactic acid) Green Composites using Acoustic Emission and Confocal Microscopy. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, C., Cooke, P.H., Liu, L.S., Willett, J.L. 2008. Mechanical Property Characterization of Plasticized Sugar Beet Pulp and Poly(lactic acid) Green Composites using Acoustic Emission and Confocal Microscopy. Polymers and the Environment. 16(1):19-26.

Preparation of poly(lactic acid) and pectin composite films intended for application in antimicrobial packaging - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, L.S., Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, C., Jin, Z.T., Fishman, M., Hicks, K.B. 2007. Preparation of poly(lactic acid) and pectin composite films intended for application in antimicrobial packaging. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 106(2)801-810.

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.

Thermal properties of extruded/injection-molded poly(lactic acid) and biobased composites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mohamed, A., Finkenstadt, V.L., Palmquist, D.E. 2008. Thermal properties of extruded-injection molded poly (lactic acid) and bio-based composites. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 107(2):898-908.

THERMAL PROPERTIES OF POLY (LACTIC ACID) BASED BIO-COMPOSITES - (Proceedings)

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

Properties of poly(lactic acid) and sugar beet pulp green composites. II. Structural and mechanical properties analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, L.S., Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, C., Coffin, D.R., Willett, J.L., Fishman, M., Hicks, K.B. 2007. Properties of poly(lactic acid) and sugar beet pulp green composites. II. Structural and mechanical properties analysis. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy. 1(3):323-330.

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.

GREEN COMPOSITES OF POLY(LACTIC ACID) AND OILSEED CO-PRODUCTS - (Abstract Only)

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.

Pectin films for various applications - (Proceedings)

Liu, L.S., Liu, C., Finkenstadt, V.L., Jin, Z.T., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. 2006. Pectin films for various applications. Proceedings in 35th UJNR Meeting No. PR31-34.

PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF POLY (LACTIC ACID) GREEN COMPOSITES USING AGRICULTURAL CO-PRODUCTS AS FILLERS - (Abstract Only)

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.

PRODUCTION OF STARCH GRAFT COPOLYMERS USING REACTIVE EXTRUSION - (Proceedings)

Willett, J.L., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2006. PRODUCTION OF STARCH GRAFT COPOLYMERS USING REACTIVE EXTRUSION. Meeting Abstract. xx.

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.

SUGAR BEET PULP AND POLY (LACTIC ACID) GREEN COMPOSITES - (Abstract Only)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, L.S., Liu, C., Coffin, D.R., Willett, J.L., Fishman, M., Hicks, K.B. 2006. SUGAR BEET PULP AND POLY (LACTIC ACID) GREEN COMPOSITES. Meeting Abstract. xx.

THERMAL PROPERTIES OF EXTRUDED-INJECTION MOLDED POLY (LACTIC ACID) AND FIBER BLENDS - (Proceedings)

Mohamed, A., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2006. THERMAL PROPERTIES OF EXTRUDED-INJECTION MOLDED POLY (LACTIC ACID) AND FIBER BLENDS. North American Thermal Analysis Society Meeting. xx.

THERMAL PROPERTIES OF EXTRUDED-INJECTION MOLDED POLY (LACTIC ACID) AND FIBER BLENDS - (Abstract Only)

Mohamed, A., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2006. THERMAL PROPERTIES OF EXTRUDED-INJECTION MOLDED POLY (LACTIC ACID) AND FIBER BLENDS. North American Thermal Analysis Society Meeting. xx.

GREEN COMPOSITES USING POLY(LACTIC ACID) AND AGRICULTURAL CO-PRODUCTS - (Abstract Only)

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.

POLY(LACTIC ACID): A BIODEGRADABLE COMMODITY PLASTIC - (Abstract Only)

Finkenstadt, V.L. 2006. Poly(lactic acid): A biodegradable commodity plastic [abstract]. BioEnvironmental 2006 Meeting. p.20.

COMPLEXATION AND BLENDING OF STARCH, POLY(ACRYLIC ACID), AND POLY(N-VINYL PYRROLIDONE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biswas, A., Willett, J.L., Gordon, S.H., Finkenstadt, V.L., Cheng, H.N. 2006. COMPLEXATION AND BLENDING OF STARCH, POLY(ACRYLIC ACID), AND POLY(N-VINYL PYRROLIDONE). Carbohydrate Polymers. 65(4):397-403.

PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF POLY(LACTIC ACID) GREEN COMPOSITES USING AGRICULTURAL CO-PRODUCTS AS FILLERS - (Abstract Only)

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.

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)

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)

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.

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.

ELECTROACTIVE BIOMATERIALS COMPOSED FROM NATURAL POLYMERS - (Abstract Only)

Finkenstadt, V.L. 2005. Electroactive biomaterials composed from natural polymers [abstract]. American Association of Cereal Chemists. p.170.

BIOPOLYMERS AS ELECTROACTIVE BIOPLASTICS - (Abstract Only)

Finkenstadt, V.L. 2005. Biopolymers as electroactive bioplastics [abstract]. American Association of Cereal Chemists. p.54.

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 Only)

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.

NATURAL POLYSACCHARIDES AS ELECTROACTIVE POLYMERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Finkenstadt, V.L. 2005. Natural polysaccharides as electroactive polymers. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 67:735-745.

EDGING INTO THE SYNTHETIC ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER (EAP) MARKET: SOLID POLYMER ELECTROLYTES USING RENEWABLE BIOMATERIALS - (Abstract Only)

Finkenstadt, V.L. 2005. Edging into the synthetic electroactive polymer (eap) market: solid polymer electrolytes using renewable biomaterials [abstract]. American Chemical Society. p.87.

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY GREAT LAKES REGIONAL MEETING FEATURES JOINT PROGRAMMING WITH AOCS - (Popular Publication)

Kenar, J.A., Finkenstadt, V.L., Cermak, S.C. 2005. American Chemical Society Great Lakes Regional Meeting features joint programming with AOCS. Inform. 16(2):118-119.

DIRECT CURRENT ELECTROACTIVITY VIA ION-CONDUCTION IN THERMOPLASTIC STARCH AND OTHER BIOPOLYMERS - (Proceedings)

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.

NATURAL POLYSACCHARIDES AS ELECTROACTIVE BIOMATERIALS - (Abstract Only)

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)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Willett, J.L. Preparation and characterization of electroactive biopolymers. Macromolecular Symposium. 2005. p.40.

EFFECTS OF PROCESS PARAMETERS IN REACTIVE EXTRUSION OF STARCH - (Abstract Only)

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.

PREPARATION OF STARCH-GRAFT-POLY(ITACONIC ACID) COPOLYMERS - (Abstract Only)

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.

ENZYME DIGESTION OF STARCH-GRAFT-COPOLYMERS - (Abstract Only)

Haig, R.L., Parsons, J.D., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2004. Enzyme digestion of starch-graft-copolymers [abstract]. American Chemical Society. p.176:371.

COMPARISON OF MOLECULAR WEIGHT OF STARCH-GRAFT-POLY(ACRYLAMIDE) PRODUCED BY BATCH REACTION AND REACTIVE EXTRUSION - (Abstract Only)

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.

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.

PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF FUNCTIONALIZED ELECTROACTIVE BIOPOLYMERS - (Abstract Only)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Willett, J.L. 2004. Preparation and characterization of functionalized electroactive biopolymers [abstract]. American Chemical Society. p.25.

PROCESSING AND PROPERTIES OF STARCH-POLYACRYLAMIDE GRAFT COPOLYMERS PREPARED USING REACTIVE EXTRUSION - (Abstract Only)

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 Only)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Willett, J.L. 2004. Preparation and characterization of functionalized electroactive biopolymers. Polymer Networks. p.367-371.

REACTIVE EXTRUSION OF STARCH POLYACRYLAMIDE GRAFT COPOLYMERS - (Abstract Only)

Willett, J.L., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2004. Reactive extrusion of starch polyacrylamide graft copolymers. {abstract} p. 44.

NATURAL POLYMERS AS MATRICES FOR ELECTROACTIVE MATERIALS - (Abstract Only)

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 Only)

Willett, J.L., Finkenstadt, V.L. Reactive extrusion of starch:continuous production of starch graft copolymers. Abstract n. 41-3. p. 102.

REACTIVE EXTRUSION OF STARCH-POLY ACRYLAMIDE GRAFT COPOLYMERS - (Proceedings)

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 Only)

Willett, J.L., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2003. Preparation of starch graft copolymer by reactive extrusion. American Institute of Chemical Engineers. p. 1.

REACTIVE EXTRUSION OF STARCH-POLYACRYLAMIDE GRAFT COPOLYMERS - (Abstract Only)

Willett, J.L., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2004. Reactive extrusion of starch-polyacrylamide graft copolymers. Abstract p.336-339.

PREPARATION OF STARCH GRAFT COPOLYMERS USING REACTIVE EXTRUSION - (Abstract Only)

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 Only)

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 Only)

Willett, J.L., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2003. Initiator effects in reactive extrusion of starch-polyacrylamide graft copolymers. Bio Environmental Polymer Society. p. 26.

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.

A RESISTANCE TECHNIQUE FOR DETERMINING MOISTURE CONTENT IN NATIVE AND THERMOPLASTIC STARCH - (Abstract Only)

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.

STEPPING INTO THE FUTURE - (Abstract Only)

FINKENSTADT, V.L. STEPPING INTO THE FUTURE. GREAT LAKES REGIONAL AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY SYMPOSIUM. 2003. Abstract p. 101.

PREPARATION OF STARCH-G-POLY(ACRYLAMIDE) COPOLYMERS USING REACTIVE EXTRUSION - (Abstract Only)

WILLETT, J.L., FINKENSTADT, V.L. PREPARATION OF STARCH-G-POLY(ACRYLAMIDE) COPOLYMERS USING REACTIVE EXTRUSION. AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY ABSTRACTS. 2003. Abstract p. 204.

EXPANDED STARCH AS A FLOATING DOSAGE MATRIX FOR THE CONTROLLED RELEASE OF MODEL DRUG COMPOUNDS - (Abstract Only)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Hitt, H., Willett, J.L. 2012. EXPANDED STARCH AS A FLOATING DOSAGE MATRIX FOR THE CONTROLLED RELEASE OF MODEL DRUG COMPOUNDS. OSF Health Summit. xx.

ELECTROACTIVE POLYMERS COMPOSED OF STARCH - (Abstract Only)

FINKENSTADT, V.L., WILLETT, J.L. ELECTROACTIVE POLYMERS COMPOSED OF STARCH. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BIO ENVIRONMENTALLY DEGRADABLE POLYMER SOCIETY. 2002. Abstract p. 38.

THE EFFECT OF STEARATE SALTS ON THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF STARCH POLYMERIC MATERIALS - (Abstract Only)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Willett, J.L. 2002. THE EFFECT OF STEARATE SALTS ON THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF STARCH POLYMERIC MATERIALS. American Chemical Society Abstracts. xx.

CONTROLLED RELEASE USING STARCH AS A FLOATING DOSAGE MATRIX - (Abstract Only)

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.

FAST ION CONDUCTORS MADE OF STARCH-BASED POLYMERIC MATERIALS DOPED WITH METAL HALIDES - (Proceedings) - (27-Aug-01)