Projects

NEW BIOACTIVE AND BIOBASED PRODUCTS FROM PLANT CELL WALL POLYSACCHARIDES IN SUGAR BEET PULP, CITRUS PEEL AND OTHER ... PROCESSING RESIDUES Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 419768

FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY, APPLICATION OF NOVEL TECHNOLOGIES & UTILIZATION OF WASTE POMACE FROM FRUIT & VEGETABLE PROCESSING - COLLABORATIVE RES Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 422849

COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH IN THE AREAS OF FOOD SAFETY AND FUNCTION FOOD DEVELOPMENT BASED ON DAIRY AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 422935

DEVELOPMENT OF ACTIVE PACKAGING MATERIALS, PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES, AND PRESERVATIVE METHODS FOR FOOD SAFETY AND PRESERVATION Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 419966

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

Antimicrobial effects of vapor phase thymol, modified atmosphere and their combination against Salmonella spp. on raw shrimp - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhou, S., Sheen, S., Liu, L.S., Pang, Y., Yam, K.L. 2013. Antimicrobial effects of vapor phase thymol, modified atmosphere and their combination against Salmonella spp. on raw shrimp. Journal of Food Science. Volume 78(5):M725-M730.

Antimicrobial effect of allyl isothiocyanate and modified atmosphere on Pseudomonas aeruginosa in fresh catfish fillet under abuse temperatures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pang, Y., Sheen, S., Zhou, S., Liu, L.S., Yam, K. 2013. Antimicrobial effect of allyl isothiocyanate and modified atmosphere on Pseudomonas aeruginosa in fresh catfish fillet under abuse temperatures. Journal of Food Science. Volume 78(4)M555-M559.

Antimicrobial activity of ally isothiocyanate coated on biodegradable composite films as affected by storage and handling conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (11-Aug-12)

Protection of probiotic bacteria in a synbiotic matrix following aerobic storage at 4 deg C - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chaluvadi, S., Hotchkiss, A.T., Call, J.E., Luchansky, J.B., Phillips, J.G., Liu, L.S., Yam, K.L. 2012. Protection of probiotic bacteria in a synbiotic matrix following aerobic storage at 4 deg C. Beneficial Microbes. 3:175-187.

Hydrogels from biopolymer hybrid for biomedical, food, and functional food applications - (Review Article)

Liu, L.S., Kost, J., Yan, F., Spiro, R.C. 2012. Hydrogels from biopolymer hybrid for biomedical, food, and functional food applications. Polymer. 4(2):997-1011.

Inhibition effects of vapor phase thymol and modified atmosphere against Salmonella spp. on raw shrimp - (Abstract Only)

Zhou, S., Sheen, S., Liu, L.S., Pang, Y.H., Yam, K.L. 2012. Inhibition effects of vapor phase thymol and modified atmosphere against Salmonella spp. on raw shrimp [abstract]. IFT Meeting, June 25-28, 2012, Las Vegas, Nevada. 1:1.

Effect of allyl isothiocyanate in headspace and modified atmosphere on Pseduomonas Aeruginosa growth in fresh catfish fillets under abuse temperatures - (Abstract Only)

Pang, Y., Sheen, S., Zhou, S., Liu, L.S., Yam, K.L. 2012. Effect of allyl isothiocyanate in headspace and modified atmosphere on Pseduomonas Aeruginosa growth in fresh catfish fillets under abuse temperatures [abstract]. IFT Annual Meeting, June 25-28, 2012, Las Vegas, Nevada. 1:1.

Kinetics of piroxicam release from low-methylated pectin/zein hydrogel microspheres - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bobkalonov, D.T., Kasymova, G.F., Mukhidinov, Z.K., Dzhonmurodov, A.S., Khalikov, D.K., Liu, L.S. 2012. Kinetics of piroxicam release from low-methylated pectin/zein hydrogel microspheres. Pharmaceutical Chemistry Journal. 46(1):50-53.

Utilization of pectin extracted sugar beet pulp for composite application - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, B., Zhang, J., Liu, L.S., Hotchkiss, A.T. 2012. Utilization of pectin extracted sugar beet pulp for composite application. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy. 6:1-8.

Biodegradable composites from polyester and sugar beet pulp with antimicrobial coating for food packaging - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, W., Coffin, D.R., Jin, Z.T., Latona, N.P., Liu, C., Liu, B., Zhang, J., Liu, L.S. 2012. Biodegradable composites from polyester and sugar beet pulp with antimicrobial coating for food packaging. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 126:E361-E372.

Composite drying with simultaneous vacuum and toggling - (Proceedings) - (01-Jul-11)

Pectin/zein hydrogels for the delivery of drugs and nutrients - (Book / Chapter) - (17-Jun-11)

Preparation and properties of water and glycerol-plasticized sugar beet pulp plastics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, B., Zhang, J., Liu, L.S., Hotchkiss, A.T. 2011. Preparation and properties of water and glycerol-plasticized sugar beet pulp plastics. Polymers and the Environment. 19:559-567.

Colon-specific delivery of a probiotic-derived soluble protein ameliorates intestinal inflammation in mice through an EGFR-dependent mechanism - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yan, F., Cao, H., Liu, L.S., Cover, T.L., Washington, M.K., Shi, Y., Chaturvedi, R., Peek, R.M., Wilson, B., Polk, B. 2011. Colon-specific delivery of a probiotic-derived soluble protein ameliorates intestinal inflammation in mice through an EGFR-dependent mechanism. Journal of Clinical Investigation. 121(6):2242-2253.

Composite drying with simultaneous vacuum and toggling - (Abstract Only) - (01-Mar-11)

Effect of chitosan molecular weight on rheological behavious of chitosan modified nanoclay at highly hydrated state - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, L.S., Liang, S., Chen, L., Yuan, P., Huang, Q., Yam, K.L. 2011. Effect of chitosan molecular weight on rheological behavious of chitosan modified nanoclay at highly hydrated state. Journal of the Balkan Tribological Association. 17(2):247-261.

Pectin/zein microspheres as a sustained drug delivery system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Muhidinov, Z.K., Kasimova, G.F., Bobokalonov, J.T., Khalikov, D.K., Teshaev, K.I., Khalikova, M.D., Liu, L.S. 2010. Pectin/zein microspheres as a sustained drug delivery system. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research. 44(9):20-24.

The role of sugar beet pulp polysaccharides in the sustainability of the sugar beet industry - (Book / Chapter)

Hotchkiss, A.T., Fishman, M., Liu, L.S. 2010. The role of sugar beet pulp polysaccharides in the sustainability of the sugar beet industry. In: Eggleston, G., editor. Sustainability of the Sugar and Sugar-ethanol Industries. American Chemical Society Symposium Series. Washington, DC: American Chemical Society. 1058:283-290.

Biopolymer scaffolds for use in delivering antimicrobial Sophorolipids to the acne-causing bacterium propionibacterium acnes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ashby, R.D., Zerkowski, J.A., Solaiman, D., Liu, L.S. 2011. Biopolymer scaffolds for use in delivering antimicrobial Sophorolipids to the acne-causing bacterium propionibacterium acnes. New Biotechnology. 28(1):24-30.

Polymeric coatings containing mixed tocopherols to improve the UV and heat resistance of leather - (Proceedings)

Liu, C., Latona, N.P., Liu, L.S., Ramos, M. 2010. Polymeric coatings containing mixed tocopherols to improve the UV and heat resistance of leather. Proceedings of American Chemical Society, Division of Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering. PMSE Preprints. Pub no. 366.

Gelatin-Pectin Composite Films from Polyion Complex Hydrogels - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Farris, S., Schaich, K.M., Liu, L.S., Cooke, P.H., Yam, K.L. 2010. Gelatin-Pectin Composite Films from Polyion Complex Hydrogels. Food Hydrocolloids Journal. 25:1761-1770.

Characterizations of biobased materials using acoustic emission methods - (Book / Chapter)

Liu, C., Liu, L.S., Latona, N.P. 2012. Characterizations of biobased materials using acoustic emission methods. In: Institute for Engineering of Polymer Materials and Dyes. Biochemical Physics and Biodeterioration New Horizons, Torun, Poland. 138-161.

Hydrogel microspheres from biodegradable polymers as drug delivery systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Muhidinov, Z.K., Kasimova, G.F., Bobokolonov, J.T., Khalikov, D.K., Liu, L.S. 2009. Hydrogel microspheres from biodegradable polymers as drug delivery systems. Journal of Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tajikistan. 134:59-64

Reinforcing and Toughening Effects of Bamboo Pulp Fiber on Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) Fiber Composites. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jiang, L., Liu, L.S., Chen, F., Qian, J., Jijun, H., Wolcott, M., Zhang, J. 2010. Reinforcing and Toughening Effects of Bamboo Pulp Fiber on Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) Fiber Composites. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. 49:572-577.

Biocompatibility of Pectin-Protein Gels and Microencapsulates: In Vivo Study on Rats - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Khalikova, M.D., Rakhimov, E.F., Babokalonov, D.T., Muhidinov, Z.K., Liu, L.S. 2010. Biocompatibility of Pectin-Protein Gels and Microencapsulates: In Vivo Study on Rats. Journal of Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tajikistan. 52(5):386-390.

Characterization of microparticles prepared by emulsion method from pectin and protein - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sharifova, Z.B., Usmanova, C.P., Muhidinov, Z.K., Bobokalonov, J.T., Gorshkova, L.M., Liu, L.S. 2009. Characterization of microparticles prepared by emulsion method from pectin and protein. Journal of Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tajikistan. 135(2):72-77.

The Use of Mixed Tocopherols to Improve UV and Heat Resistance of Leather - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, C., Liu, L.S., Latona, N.P., Ramos, M., Latona, R.J. 2010. The Use of Mixed Tocopherols to Improve UV and Heat Resistance of Leather. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 105(1):9-15.

Preparation of antimicrobial membranes: coextrusion of poly(lactic acid) and Nisaplin in the presence of plasticizers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, L.S., Jin, Z.T., Coffin, D.R., Hicks, K.B. 2009. Preparation of antimicrobial membranes: coextrusion of poly(lactic acid) and Nisaplin in the presence of plasticizers. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 57:8392-8398.

New bioactive and biobased product applications of pectin - (Book / Chapter)

Hotchkiss, A.T., Rastall, R., Gibson, G., Eliaz, I., Liu, L.S., Fishman, M. 2009. New bioactive and biobased product applications of pectin. Book Chapter In: Schols, H.A., Visser, R.G.F., Voragen, A.G.J., editors. Pectins and Pectinases. Wageningen, The Netherlands: Wageningen Academic Publisher. p. 305-312.

Antimicrobial Packaging using PLA-pectin - (Abstract Only)

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

Advances in material design for regenerative medicine, drug delivery and targeting/imaging - (Other)

Shastri, P.V., Liu, L.S., Mikos, A., Mitragotri, S. 2009. Advances in material design for regenerative medicine, drug delivery and targeting/imaging. In: Shastri, V.P., Lendlein, A., Liu, L.S., Mikos, A., Mitragotri, S., editors. Materials Research Society Proceedings. Book. V.1140, p.3-223.

Development of polyion-complex hydrogels as an alternative approach for the production of bio-based polymers for food packaging applications: A review - (Review Article)

Farris, S., Schaich, K.M., Liu, L.S., Piergiovanni, L., Yam, K.L. 2009. Development of polyion-complex hydrogels as an alternative approach for the production of bio-based polymers for food packaging applications: A review. Trends in Food Science and Technology, 20:316-332.

Simultaneous Determination of Thermal Conductivity and Thermal Diffusivity of Food and Agricultural Materials Using a Transient Plane-Source Method - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Huang, L., Liu, L.S. 2009. Simultaneous Determination of Thermal Conductivity and Thermal Diffusivity of Food and Agricultural Materials Using a Transient Plane-Source Method. Journal of Food Engineering. 95:179-185.

Use of Biopolymers in Antimicrobial Food Packaging - (Trade Journal)

Jin, Z.T., Liu, L.S. 2009. Use of Biopolymers in Antimicrobial Food Packaging. Bioplastics Magazine. 4:30-31.

Unique rheological behavior of chitosan modified nanoclay at highly hydrated state - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liang, S., Liu, L.S., Huang, Q., Yan, K.L. 2009. Unique rheological behavior of chitosan modified nanoclay at highly hydrated state. Journal of Physical Chemistry B. 113(17):5823-5828.

Preparation of single or double-network chitosan/poly(vinyl alcohol) gel films through selective cross-linking method - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liang, S., Liu, L.S., Huang, Q., Yam, K.L. 2009. Preparation of single or double-network chitosan/poly(vinyl alcohol) gel films through selective cross-linking method. Carbohydrate Polymers. 77:718-724.

Microstructure and molecular interaction in glycerol plasticized chitosan/poly(vinyl alcohol) blending films - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liang, S., Liu, L.S., Huang, Q., Yam, K.L. 2009. Microstructure and molecular interaction in glycerol plasticized chitosan/poly(vinyl alcohol) blending films. Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics. 210:(10):832-839.

Radiation resistance and post-irradiation proliferation of Listeria monocytogenes on ready-to-eat deli meat in the presence of pectin/nisin films - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jin, Z.T., Liu, L.S., Sommers, C.H., Boyd, G., Zhang, H.Q. 2009. Radiation resistance and post-irradiation proliferation of Listeria monocytogenes on ready-to-eat deli meat in the presence of pectin/nisin films. Journal of Food Protection. 72(3):644-649.

Synbiotic matrices derived from plant oligosaccharides and polysaccharides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hotchkiss, A.T., Liu, L.S., Call, J.E., Cooke, P.H., Luchansky, J.B., Rastall, R.A. 2008. Synbiotic matrices derived from plant oligosaccharides and polysaccharides. In N. Parris, L. Liu, C. Song and P. Shastri (eds.), New Delivery Systems for Controlled Drug Release from Naturally-Occurring Materials, American Chemical Society Symposium Series, Washington, DC. pp.69-77.

Composite Drying with Simultaneous Vacuum and Toggling - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, C., Liu, L.S., Latona, N.P., Goldberg, N.M., Cooke, P.H. 2009. Composite Drying with Simultaneous Vacuum and Toggling. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 104(4):131-138.

A Review: Controlled release systems for agricultural and food applications - (Book / Chapter)

Liu, L.S., Kost, Joseph, Fishman, M., Hicks, K.B. 2008. A review: controlled release systems for agricultural and food applications. Chapter 14 in New Delivery Systems for the Controlled Drug Release from Naturally Occurring Materials, by N. Parris, L. S. Liu, C. Song and V. P. Shastri (Eds.): ACS Symposiuim Series 992, p.265-281.

A kinetic study of a poorly water soluble drug released from pectin microcapsules using diffusion/dissolution model - (Book / Chapter)

Muhidinov, Z., Bobokalonov, J., Liu, L.S., Fassihi, R., 2008. A kinetic study of a poorly water soluble drug released from pectin microcapsules using diffusion/dissolution model. Chapter 11, in New Delivery Systems for the Controlled Drug Release from Naturally Occurring Materials by N. Parris, L. S. Liu, C. Song and V. P. Shastri (Eds.):American Chemical Symposium Series 992, p.193-208.

Active packaging materials from Poly(Lactic Acid)and Pectin composites - (Abstract Only)

Liu, L.S., Jin, Z.T., Coffin, D.R., Hicks, K.B. 2008. Active packaging materials from Poly(Lactic Acid)and Pectin composites. Meeting Abstract.

Modified pectin-based carrier for gene delivery: Cellular barriers in gene delivery course - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Modified pectin-based carrier for gene delivery: Cellular barriers in gene delivery course. 2008. Tali Katav, LinShu Liu, Tamar Traitel, Riki Goldbart, Marina Wolfson, Joseph Kost. Journal of Controlled Release. 130:183-191.

Sugar beet pulp and poly(lactic acid) composites using methylene diphenyl diisocyanate as coupling agent - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, L.S., Coffin, D.R., Liu, C., Cooke, P.H., Hicks, K.B. 2008. Sugar beet pulp and poly(lactic acid) composites using methylene diphenyl diisocyanate as coupling agent. Polymers Research Journal. 2(2):115-126.

Antimicrobial activity of nisin incorporated in pectin and polylactic acid composite films against Listeria monocytogenes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jin, Z.T., Liu, L.S., Zhang, H.Q., Hicks, K.B. 2009. Antimicrobial activity of nisin incorporated in pectin and polylactic acid composite films against Listeria monocytogenes. International Journal of Food Science and Technology. 44:322-329.

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.

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.

A preliminary study on edible, antimicrobial extruded films made from pectin and other food hydrocolloids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, L.S., Jin, Z.T., Liu, C., Hicks, K.B., Mohanty, A.K., Bhardwaj, R., Misra, M. 2008. A preliminary study on edible, antimicrobial extruded films made from pectin and other food hydrocolloids. Journal of Natural Fibers. 5(4):366-382.

Application of pectin in combination with nisin in antimicrobial food packaging - (Abstract Only)

Jin, Z.T., Zhang, H.Q., Liu, L.S., Hicks, K.B. 2007. Application of pectin in combination with nisin in antimicrobial food packaging [abstract]. International Food Technologists annual Meeting. Paper No. 206-06. p. 292.

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.

Composite films from pectin and fish skin gelatin or soybean flour protein - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, L.S., Liu, C., Fishman, M., Hicks, K.B. 2007. Composite films from pectin and fish skin gelatin or soybean flour protein. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry 55(6),p.2349-2355.

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 IN CONTROLLED DRUG DELIVERY - (Review Article)

Liu, L.S., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. 2007. Pectin in controlled drug delivery. Cellulose 14:15-24.

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.

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.

FUNCTIONALITY OF EXTRUDED WHEY PROTEINS, AND PROPERTIES OF POLYLACTIC ACID AND SUGARBEET PULP BLENDS - SIMULATED EXTRUSION - (Abstract Only)

Onwulata, C.I., Liu, L.S. 2006. Functionality of extruded whey proteins, and properties of polylactic acid and sugarbeet pulp blends - simulated extrusion. Meeting Abstract.

Cell targeted gene delivery system based on modified pectin - (Proceedings)

Katav, T., Liu, L.S., Traitel, T., Wolfson, M., Kost, J. 2006. Cell targeted gene delivery system based on modified pectin. 33rd Annual Meeting & Exposition of the Controlled Release Society, July 22-26, 2006 Austria Center, Vienna, Austria #670.

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.

TIME-RESOLVED LUMINESENCE SCREENING OF ANTIBIOTICS IN TISSUE MATRICES WITHOUT CENTRIFUGATION AND FILTRATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chen, G., Smith, E., Qin, F., Liu, L.S. 2006. Time-resolved luminesence screening of antibiotics in tissue matrices without centrifugation and filtration. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 54:3225-3230.

SYNBIOTIC MATRICES DERIVED FROM PECTIN - (Abstract Only)

Hotchkiss, A.T., Liu, L.S., Call, J.E., Cooke, P.H., Rastall, R. 2005.Synbiotic matrices derived from pectin. Abstract. Pacifichem, International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies. Honolulu, Hawaii, December 15-20, MACR 1115.

PECTIN GEL VEHICLES FOR CITRONELLAL DELIVERY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, L.S., Chen, G., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. Pectin gel vehicles for citronellal delivery. Controlled Release Journal.2005. Drug Delivery. 12:p.149-157.

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.

PECTIN BASED NETWORKS FOR NON-FOOD APPLICATIONS - (Book / Chapter)

Liu, L.S., Tunick, M.H., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B., Cooke, P.H., Coffin, D. R. 2006. Pectin based networks for non-food applications. In Advances in Biopolymers: Molecules, Clusters, Networks and Interactions, M. L. Fishman, L. Wicker, and P. X. Qi (Eds.) ACS Symposium Series 935, American Chemical Society, Washington, DC, USA. pp 272-283.

BIODEGRADABLE COMPOSITES FROM SUGAR BEET PULP AND POLY (LACTIC ACID) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, L.S., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B., Liu, C. 2005. Biodegradable composites from sugar beet pulp and poly (lactic acid). Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 53(23)p. 9017-9022.

ANTIBIOTIC SCREENING IN ANIMAL MUSCLE WITHOUT CENTRIFUGATION AND FILTRATION - (Abstract Only)

Chen, G., Liu, L.S., Smith, E. 2006. Antibiotic screening in animal muscle without centrifugation and filtration. Pittcon 2006 Abstract. #2030-4

PECTIN/ZEIN BEADS FOR POTENTIAL COLON-SPECIFIC DRUG DELIVERY: SYNTHESIS AND IN VITRO EVALUATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, L.S., Kende, M., Ruthel, G., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. 2006. Pectin/zein beads for potential colon-specific drug delivery: synthesis and in vitro evaluation. Drug Delivery, 13:417-423.

CONSTRUCTION OF GENE DELIVERY SYSTEMS FROM BIODEGRADABLE POLYSACCHARIDES - (Book / Chapter)

Liu, L.S., Kramer, W.H., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. 2006. Construction of gene delivery systems from biodegradable polysaccharides. Book Chapter In: "Chemistry as Art" Editors: L. Liu and G. E. Zaikov ISBN: 1-59454-585-5 p. 1-23.

PECTIN BASED DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS - (Proceedings)

Liu, L.S., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. 2005. Pectin based drug delivery systems. UJNR Food & Agricultural Panel Proceedings, p.149-153.

PECTIN DERIVATIVES AS A CARRIER FOR COLON-SPECIFIC DRUG DELIVERY - (Abstract Only)

Liu, L.S., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. Pectin derivatives as a carrier for colon-specific drug delivery. Abstract for American Chemical Society 229th National Meeting, San Diego, 13-19, 2005.

INTERACTION OF VARIOUS PECTIN FORMULATIONS WITH PORCINE COLONIC TISSUES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, L.S., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B., Kende, M. Interaction of various pectin formulations with porcine colonic tissues. Biomaterials.26 (2005)p.5907-5916.

A SINGLE SORBENT FOR TETRACYCLINE ENRICHMENT AND FOLLOWING SOLID-MATRIX TIME-RESOLVED LUMINESCENCE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, L.S., Chen, G., Fishman, M.L. A single sorbent for tetracycline enrichment and following solid-matrix time-resolved luminescence. 2005. Analytica Chimica Acta:528: p.261-268.

EVALUATION OF SUGAR BEET PULP AND POLY(LACTIC ACID) BIODEGRADABLE COMPOSITES - (Proceedings)

Liu, L.S., Onwulata, C.I., Fishman, M.L., Savary, B.J., Hicks, K.B. Evaluation of sugar beet pulp and poly(lactic acid) biodegradable composites. UJNR Food & Agricultural Panel Proceedings. 2004. p.80-90.

HYPHENATION OF C18 SOLID-PHASE MICROEXTRACTION AND TIME-RESOLVED LUMINESCENCE USING TETRACYCLINE IN MILK AS A MODEL ANALYTE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chen, G., Liu, L.S. 2004. Hyphenation of c18 sorbent extraction and solid-matrix time-resolved luminescence using tetracycline in milk as a model analyte. J. Agri. Food Chem. 52. pp. 7199-7205.

SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES AND VALUABLE NEW POLYSACCHARIDE-BASED PRODUCTS FROM SUGAR BEET PULP - (Proceedings)

Savary, B.J., Hicks, K.B., Fishman, M.L., Hotchkiss, A.T., Liu, L.S. 2004. Sustainable technologies and valuable new polysaccharide-based products from sugar beet pulp. Sugar Processing Research Conference Proceedings of the Sugar Processing Research Institute Conference, p.80-86.

PECTIN BASED NETWORKS FOR NON-FOOD APPLICATIONS - (Abstract Only)

Liu, L.S., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. 2004. Pectin based networks for non-food applications. Meeting Abstract.228th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. August, 22-26, AGFD 20.

SEMISYNTHETIC COMPOSITE MATRICES FROM COLLAGEN AND HYALURONATE FOR BONE AND CARTILAGE REGENERATION - (Review Article)

Liu, L.S., Kramer, W.H., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. 2004. Semisynthetic composite matrices from collagen and hyaluronate for bone and cartilage regeneration. In: Chemical Reactions: Quantitative Level of Liquid and Solid Phase. Eds. Zaikov, G.E. and Jiminez, A. Hauppauge, New York: Nova Science Pudblishers, Inc. Chapter 16, p.209-229.

PECTIN AND POLYACRYLAMIDE COMPOSITE HYDROGELS: EFFECT OF PECTIN ON STRUCTURAL AND DYNAMIC MECHANICAL PROPERTIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, L.S., Cooke, P.H., Coffin, D.R., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. 2004. Pectin and polyacrylamide composite hydrogels: effect of pectin on structural and dynamic mechanical properties. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 92:1893-1901.

PECTINS IN PHARMACEUTICAL AND COSMETIC APPLICATIONS - (Review Article)

Liu, L.S., Kramer, W.H., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. 2003. Pectins in pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. Book Chapter. Carbohydrate Research.1:p. 181-194 ISBN: 81-7895-110-X

AN IN VITRO STUDY OF MUCOADHESIVE PROPERTIES OF PECTIN AND PECTIN DERIVATIVES - (Abstract Only)

Liu, L.S., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B., Kende, M. 2003. An in vitro study of mucoadhesive properties of pectin and pectin derivatives. Meeting Proceedingsj7th US-Japan Symposium on Drug Delivery Systems, Maui, Hawaii, USA December 14-19, 2003, Part 1, p.16.

PECTIN ACETYLESTERASE - ANALYSIS AND APPLICATION FOR SUGAR BEET PECTIN UTILIZATION - (Proceedings)

Savary, B.J., Nunez, A., Liu, L.S., Yoo, S. 2003. Pectin acetylesterase - analysis and application for sugar beet pectin utilization. Proceedings of the 1st Joint International Beet Research - American Society of Sugar Beet Technologists Congress, pp. 917-920. Beet Sugar Development Foundation, Denver, CO.

PECTIN/POLY(LACTIDE-CO-GLYCOLIDE) COMPOSITE MATRICES FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, L.S., Won, Y.J., Cooke, P.H., Coffin, D.R., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B., Ma, P.X. 2004. Pectin/poly(lactide-co-glycolide) composite matrices for biomedical applications. Biomaterials. 25:3201-3210.

CONVERSION OF PECTIN AND RELATED POLYSACCHARIDES INTO UNIQUE BIOMATERIALS FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS - (Proceedings)

Liu, L.S., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. 2003.Conversion of pectin and related polysaccharides into unique biomaterials for biomedical applications. Meeting Abstract. Proceedings of the cooperative pogram in Natural Resources (UJNR). Protein Resource Panel. 32nd Annual Meeting, Tsukuba, Japan. pp.404-409.

SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES AND VALUABLE NEW POLYSACCHARIDE-BASED PRODUCTS FROM SUGAR BEET PULP - (Abstract Only)

Savary, B.J., Fishman, M.L., Hotchkiss, A.T., Liu, L.S., Hicks, K.B. Sustainable technologies and valuable new polysaccharide-based products from sugar beet pulp. Abstract for Sugar Processing Research Institute Conference, Atlanta, GA., April 4-7, 2004.

PECTIN BASED SYSTEMS FOR COLON-SPECIFIC DRUG DELIVERY VIA ORAL ROUTE - (Review Article)

Liu, L.S., Fishman, M.L., Kost, J., Hicks, K.B. 2003. Pectin based systems for colon-specific drug delivery via oral route. Biomaterials. 24:3333-3343

PECTIN ACETYLESTERASE - ANALYSIS AND APPLICATION FOR SUGAR BEET PECTIN UTILIZATION - (Abstract Only)

Savary, B.J., Nunez, A., Yoo, S., Liu, L.S. 2003. Pectin acetylesterase - analysis and application for sugar beet pectin utilization. Abstract for 1st Joint International Institute for Beet Research And American Society for Sugar Beet Technologists Congress. p.68. San Antonio, TX, 2003.