Projects

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

DEVELOP NON-TRADITIONAL APPLICATIONS OF DRY EDIBLE BEANS Trust (T)   Accession Number: 414704

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

Protein-based nanoparticles for hydrophilic coating - (Abstract Only)

Kim, S., Biswas, A., Evans, K.O. 2013. Protein-based nanoparticles for hydrophilic coating. Meeting Abstract. xx.

Protein-based nanoparticles for hydrophilic coating - (Proceedings) - (12-Mar-13)

Comparison of microwave processing and excess steam jet cooking for spherulite production from amylose-fatty acid inclusion complexes - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (31-Jan-13)

Conversion of agricultural byproducts to methyl cellulose - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (26-Jan-13)

Production of BSA-poly(ethyl cyanoacrylate) nanoparticles as a coating material that improves wetting property - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, S., Evans, K.O., Biswas, A. 2013. Production of BSA-poly(ethyl cyanoacrylate) nanoparticles as a coating material that improves wetting property. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces. v. 107(1):68-75.

Microwave-assisted synthesis of alkyl cellulose in aqueous medium - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biswas, A., Kim, S., Selling, G.W., Cheng, H.N. 2013. Microwave-assisted synthesis of alkyl cellulose in aqueous medium. Carbohydrate Polymers. 94(1):120-123.

Fluoroantimonic acid hexahydrate (HSbF6-6H2O) catalysis: The ring-opening polymerization of epoxidized soybean oil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, Z., Biswas, A. 2013. Fluoroantimonic acid hexahydrate (HSbF6-6H2O) catalysis: The ring-opening polymerization of epoxidized soybean oil. Applied Catalysis A: General. 453:370-375.

NMR studies of polymers from renewable materials - (Abstract Only)

Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A. 2012. NMR studies of polymers from renewable materials (abstract). 245th American Chemical Society National Meeting. Paper No. POLY 579.

Modifications of zein with isocyanates - (Abstract Only)

Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A., Sessa, D.J., Selling, G.W. 2012. Modifications of zein with isocyanates (abstract). American Chemical Society Southwest Regional Meeting. Paper No. SWRM 388.

Preparation of starch-sodium lignosulfonate graft copolymers via laccase catalysis and characterization of antioxidant activity - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (23-Aug-12)

Electrospun fiber and cast films produced using zein blends with nylon-6 - (Abstract Only)

Selling, G.W., Biswas, A. 2012. Electrospun fiber and cast films produced using zein blends with nylon-6. Meeting Abstract. #.

Thermal dissolution of maize starches in aqueous medium - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, S., Biswas, A., Singh, M., Peterson, S.C., Liu, S.X. 2012. Thermal dissolution of maize starches in aqueous medium. Journal of Cereal Science. 56(1):720-725.

Zein-based polymers formed by modifications with isocyanates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sessa, D.J., Cheng, H.N., Kim, S., Selling, G.W., Biswas, A. 2012. Zein-based polymers formed by modifications with isocyanates. Industrial Crops and Products. 43(1):106-113.

Compatibility of melt-processed zein blends with methylenediphenyl 4,4'-diisocyanate-thermal, mechanical and physical properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sessa, D.J., Selling, G.W., Biswas, A. 2012. Compatibility of melt-processed zein blends with methylenediphenyl 4,4'-diisocyanate-thermal, mechanical and physical properties. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. 51(27):9199-9203.

Celebrate diversity, the one true thing we all have in common - (Government Publication)

Biswas, A. 2012. Celebrate diversity, the one true thing we all have in common. Government Publication/Report.

Vegetable oil-based new materials - (Abstract Only)

Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A. 2012. Vegetable oil-based new materials (abstract). 244th American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition. Paper No. POLY 18.

Use of agricultural byproducts as fillers in polymer composites - (Abstract Only)

Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A. 2012. Use of agricultural byproducts as fillers in polymer composites (abstract). International Symposium on Polymer Analysis and Characterization. Paper No. CL-29.

Use of common beans as components in polymeric materials - (Proceedings)

Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A. 2012. Use of common beans as components in polymeric materials. ACS Polymer Preprints. 53(2):286-287.

A biobased nitrogen-containing lubricant additive synthesized from expoxidized methyl oleate using an ionic liquid catalyst - (Book / Chapter)

Doll, K.M., Biswas, A. 2013. A biobased nitrogen-containing lubricant additive synthesized from expoxidized methyl oleate using an ionic liquid catalyst. In: Biresaw, G., Mittal, K.L., editors. Surfactants in Tribology. Volume 3. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. p. 131-145.

Blends of zein and nylon-6 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Selling, G.W., Biswas, A. 2012. Blends of zein and nylon-6. Polymers and the Environment. 20(1):631-637.

Biobased polymeric materials prepared from cotton byproducts - (Book / Chapter)

Cheng, H.N., Dowd, M.K., Biswas, A. 2012. Biobased polymeric materials prepared from cotton byproducts. American Chemical Society Symposium Series. 1105:47-62.

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

Extrudability of four common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (30-Jan-12)

Use of nut shells as fillers in polymer composites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sutivisedsak, N., Cheng, H.N., Burks, C.S., Johnson, J.A., Siegel, J.P., Civerolo, E.L., Biswas, A. 2012. Use of nut shells as fillers in polymer composites. Journal of Polymers and the Environment. 20(1):305-314.

Extraction and analysis of antioxidant capacity in eight edible beans - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biswas, A., Sutivisedsak, N., Cheng, H.N., Willett, J.L., Lesch, W.C., Tangsrud, R.R. 2012. Extraction and analysis of antioxidant capacity in eight edible beans. International Journal of Food, Agriculture, and the Environment. 10(1):89-96.

Chemical modifications of renewable cellulosic materials - (Abstract Only)

Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A. 2011. Chemical modifications of renewable cellulosic materials (abstracts). 241st American Chemical Society National Meeting. Paper No. CELL 184.

Evaluation of cotton byproducts as fillers for poly(lactic acid) and low density polyethylene - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sutivisedsak, N., Cheng, H.N., Dowd, M.K., Selling, G.W., Biswas, A. 2012. Evaluation of cotton byproducts as fillers for poly(lactic acid) and low density polyethylene. Industrial Crops and Products. 36:127-134.

Conversion of cotton byproducts to mixed cellulose esters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cheng, H.N., Dowd, M.K., Shogren, R.L., Biswas, A. 2011. Conversion of cotton byproducts to mixed cellulose esters. Carbohydrate Polymers. 86:1130-1136.

Electrospun zein fibers using glyoxal as the cross-linking reagent - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Selling, G.W., Biswas, A., Woods, K.K. 2011. Electrospun zein fibers using glyoxal as the cross-linking reagent. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 60(4):537-542.

Synthesis and characterization of novel derivatives from vegetable oils - (Abstract Only)

Cheng, H.N., Klasson, K.T., Biswas, A. 2011. Synthesis and characterization of novel derivatives from vegetable oils (abstract). 24th International Symposium on Polymer Analysis and Characterization. Paper No. P4.

Synethesis of cyclic ketal from soybean oil and fatty esters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biswas, A., Sharma, B.K., Vermillion, K., Willett, J.L., Cheng, H.N. 2011. Synethesis of cyclic ketal from soybean oil and fatty esters. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 59(7):3066-3070.

Conversion of starch from dry common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) to ethanol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nichols, N.N., Sutivisedsak, N., Dien, B.S., Biswas, A., Lesch, W.C., Cotta, M.A. 2011. Conversion of starch from dry common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) to ethanol. Industrial Crops and Products. 33(3):644-647.

Chemical modification of cotton-based natural materials: products from carboxymethylation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A. 2011. Chemical modification of cotton-based natural materials: products from carboxymethylation. Carbohydrate Polymers. 84:1004-1010.

Chemical modifications of cotton-based natural materials - (Abstract Only)

Cheng, H.N., Dowd, M.K., Biswas, A. 2011. Chemical modifications of cotton-based natural materials (abstract). 18th New Orleans Carbohydrate Symposium. Paper No. 11.

New Bio-Based Materials From Vegetable Oil: Amination and Click Reactions - (Proceedings)

Biswas, A., Sharma, B., Klasson, K.T., Cheng, H.N. 2011. New Bio-Based Materials From Vegetable Oil: Amination and Click Reactions. Polymer Preprints. v. 52(1): 78-79.

Electrospinning formaldehyde cross-linked zein solutions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Selling, G.W., Woods, K.K., Biswas, A. 2011. Electrospinning formaldehyde cross-linked zein solutions. Polymer International. 60(4):537.

Physical properties and fatty acid profiles of oils from black, kidney, Great Northern, and pinto beans - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sutivisedsak, N., Moser, B.R., Sharma, B.K., Evangelista, R.L., Cheng, H.N., Lesch, W.C., Tangsrud, R.R., Biswas, A. 2011. Physical properties and fatty acid profiles of oils from black, kidney, Great Northern, and pinto beans. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 88(1):193-200.

Iodine-Catalyzed Synthesis of Mixed Cellulose Esters - (Proceedings)

Cheng, H.N., Dowd, M.K., Shogren, R.L., Biswas, A. 2010. Iodine-Catalyzed Synthesis of Mixed Cellulose Esters. Polymer Preprints. 51(2):29-30.

Preparation and Physical Properties of Starch Stearates of Low to High Degree of Substitution - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shogren, R.L., Biswas, A., Willett, J.L. 2010. Preparation and Physical Properties of Starch Stearates of Low to High Degree of Substitution. Starch. v. 62(1):333-340.

Preparation and Physical Properties of Starch Stearates of Low to High Degree of Substitution - (Abstract Only)

Shogren, R.L., Biswas, A., Willett, J.L. 2010. Preparation and Physical Properties of Starch Stearates of Low to High Degree of Substitution. Meeting Abstract. Carb 106.

Esterification of Starch in Ionic Liquids - (Abstract Only)

Biswas, A., Shogren, R.L., Willett, J.L. 2010. Esterification of Starch in Ionic Liquids. Meeting Abstract. PETR #23.

Acetylation of Starch with Vinyl Acetate in Imidazolium Ionic Liquids and Characterization of Acetate Distribution - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shogren, R.L., Biswas, A. 2010. Acetylation of Starch with Vinyl Acetate in Imidazolium Ionic Liquids and Characterization of Acetate Distribution. Carbohydrate Polymers. 81(1): 149-151.

Synthesis of Cellulose Acetate from Cotton Byproducts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cheng, H.N., Dowd, M.K., Selling, G.W., Biswas, A. 2010. Synthesis of Cellulose Acetate from Cotton Byproducts. Carbohydrate Polymers. 80(2):499-452.

Microwave-assisted Extraction of Phenolics from Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sutivisedsak, N., Cheng, H.N., Willett, J.L., Tangsrud, R., Lesch, W.C., Biswas, A. 2009. Effect of Microwave Extraction on Phenolic Content of Beans. Food Research International. Available online at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2009.09.014.

Reactions of Starch in Ionic Liquids - (Abstract Only)

Biswas, A., Shogren, R.L., Willett, J.L. 2009. Reactions of Starch in Ionic Liquids. Meeting Abstract. #.

Total Phenolics and Antioxidant Activity of Extracts from Distillers' Dried Grains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Inglett, G.E., Rose, D.J., Stevenson, D., Chen, D., Biswas, A. 2009. Total Phenolics and Antioxidant Activity of Extracts from Distillers' Dried Grains. Cereal Chemistry. 86(6):661-664.

HRP-Mediated Synthesis of Starch-Polyacrylamide Graft Copolymers - (Abstract Only)

Shogren, R.L., Willett, J.L., Biswas, A. 2009. HRP-Mediated Synthesis of Starch-Polyacrylamide Graft Copolymers. Meeting Abstract. Poly 592.

Synthesis of an amine-oleate derivative using an ionic catalyst - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biswas, A., Sharma, B.K., Doll, K.M., Willett, J.L., Erhan, S.Z., Vermillion, K., Cheng, H. 2009. Synthesis of an amine-oleate derivative using an ionic catalyst. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 57(1):8136-8141.

Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity of Extracts from Whole Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) With or Without Microwave Irradiation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Inglett, G.E., Rose, D.J., Chen, D., Biswas, A. 2009. Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity of Extracts from Whole Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) With or Without Microwave Irradiation. Journal of Food Chemistry. 119:1216-1219.

Iodine-Catalyzed Polysaccharide Esterification - (Review Article)

Biswas, A., Selling, G.W., Shogren, R.L., Willett, J.L., Buchanan, C.M., Cheng, H.C. 2009. Iodine-Catalyzed Polysaccharide Esterification. Chemistry Today/Chimica Oggi. 27(4):33-35.

Nitrogen Derivatives of Soybean Oil and Fatty Acid Methyl Esters - (Abstract Only)

Sharma, B.K., Biswas, A., Doll, K.M., Erhan, S.Z. 2009. Nitrogen Derivatives of Soybean Oil and Fatty Acid Methyl Esters [abstract]. American Oil Chemists' Society. p. 86.

Synthesis of Phenyl-Adducted Cyclodextrin through the Click Reaction - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biswas, A., Cheng, H., Selling, G.W., Willett, J.L., Kendra, D.F. 2009. Synthesis of Phenyl-Adducted Cyclodextrin through the Click Reaction. Carbohydrate Polymers. 77(2009):681-685.

Ionic Liquid as a Solvent and Catalyst for Acylation of Maltodextrin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biswas, A., Shogren, R.L., Willett, J.L. 2009. Ionic Liquid as a Solvent and Catalyst for Acylation of Maltodextrin. Industrial Crops and Products. 30(1):172-175.

Surface Modification of Zein Films - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biswas, A., Selling, G.W., Woods, K.K., Evans, K.O. 2009. Surface modification of zein films. Industrial Crops and Products. 30(169):168-171.

Reactive Extrusion of Zein with Glyoxal - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Selling, G.W., Woods, K.K., Biswas, A., Willett, J.L. 2009. Reactive Extrusion of Zein with Glyoxal. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 113(3):1828-1835.

Iodine catalyzed acetylation of starch and cellulose - (Abstract Only)

Biswas, A. 2008. Iodine catalyzed acetylation of starch and cellulose. Meeting Abstract.

Blends and Iodine complexes of starch with other water-soluble polymers - (Abstract Only)

Biswas, A. 2008. Blends and Iodine complexes of starch with other water-soluble polymers. Meeting Abstract. xx.

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

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. 1:639-644. Available: http://xlink.rsc.org/?doi=B809215J.

Ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium cyanamide (bmim [dca]) as a solvent and catalyst for acylation of maltodextrin - (Proceedings)

Biswas, A., Shogren, R.L., Willett, J.L. 2008. Ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium cyanamide (bmim [dca]) as a solvent and catalyst for acylation of maltodextrin. Polymer Preprints. xx.

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. Carbohydrate Polymers. 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)

Stevenson, D.G., Inglett, G.E., Chen, D., Biswas, A. 2008. Antioxidant Activity and Phenolic Content of Defatted Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) Flour in Water or Ethanol Heated using Microwave Irradiation at Varying Temperatures. American Journal of Food Technology. 2(4):248-256.

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.

Electrospun zein fibers using glutaraldehyde as the cross-linking reagent - (Abstract Only)

Selling, G.W., Woods, K.K., Sessa, D.J., Biswas, A. 2008. Electrospun zein fibers using glutaraldehyde as the cross-linking reagent. Meeting Abstract. xx.

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 Only)

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.

Synthesis and Characterization of Amine Functionalized Vegetable Oil as Lubricant Additive - (Abstract Only)

Erhan, S.Z., Biswas, A., Sharma, B.K. 2007. Synthesis and Characterization of Amine Functionalized Vegetable Oil as Lubricant Additive. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society. xx.

PROCESS FOR OBTAINING CELLULOSE ACETATE FROM AGRICULTURAL BY-PRODUCTS - (Abstract Only)

Biswas, A., Saha, B.C., Lawton Jr, J.W., Shogren, R.L., Willett, J.L. 2007. PROCESS FOR OBTAINING CELLULOSE ACETATE FROM AGRICULTURAL BY-PRODUCTS. Meeting Abstract. xx.

A SOLVENT-FREE PROCESS TO ESTERIFY POLYSACCHARIDES - (Abstract Only)

Biswas, A., Shogren, R.L., Selling, G.W., Willett, J.L., Buchanan, C. 2007. A SOLVENT-FREE PROCESS TO ESTERIFY POLYSACCHARIDES. Meeting Abstract. xx.

Amine Hydroxy Derivative of Soybean Oil as Lubricant Additive - (Abstract Only)

Sharma, B.K., Biswas, A., Erhan, S.Z. 2007. Amine Hydroxy Derivative of Soybean Oil as Lubricant Additive. American Chemical Society Abstracts. xx.

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 Only)

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)

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)

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.

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)

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 Only)

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 Only)

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 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.

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 Only)

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)

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)

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 Only)

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 Only)

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)

Biswas, A., Willett, J.L., Cheng, H.N. 2003. Polyblends containing starch and vinyl polymers. Polymer Preprints. 44(1):404-405.