Projects

BIOPRODUCTS FROM AGRICULTURAL FEEDSTOCKS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 420235

THE DEVELOPMENT, OPTIMIZATION, AND APPLICATION OF NOVEL, SLOW-RELEASE ENGINEERED FERTILIZER OF HIGH PERFORMANCE Trust (T)   Accession Number: 411729

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

Thermal, mechanical and morphological characterization of plasticized PLA-PHB blends - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (28-May-12)

Morphological, mechanical properties and biodegradability of biocomposite thermoplastic starch and polycaprolactone reinforced with sisal fibers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Campos, A., Marconcini, J., Imam, S.H., Klamczynski, A., Orts, W.J., Wood, D.F., Williams, T.G., Martins-Franchetti, S., Mattoso, L. 2012. Morphological, mechanical properties and biodegradability of biocomposite thermoplastic starch and polycaprolactone reinforced with sisal fibers. Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites. 31 (8): 573-581.

Starch-based Foam Composite Materials: processing and bioproducts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H. 2011. Starch-based Foam Composite Materials: processing and bioproducts. Electronic Publication. 36(9): 1-7.

Starch/polycaprolactone-containing composites reinforced with pre-treated sisal fibers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Compos, A., Teixeira, E., Marconcini, J., Chiou, B., Orts, W.J., Wood, D.F., Mattoso, S., Imam, S.H. 2011. Starch/polycaprolactone-containing composites reinforced with pre-treated sisal fibers. Composite Science and Technology. 15: 89-99.

Extruded/injection-molded composites containing unripe plantain flour, ethylene vinyl-alcohol and glycerol: Evaluation of color, mechanical property and biodegradability - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vargas, A., Berrios, J.D., Chiou, B., Wood, D.F., Glenn, G.M., Bello, L., Imam, S.H. 2012. Extruded/injection-molded composites containing unripe plantain flour, ethylene vinyl-alcohol and glycerol: Evaluation of color, mechanical property and biodegradability. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 124 (3) pp. 2632-2639.

Starch: chemistry, microstructure, processing and enzymatic degradation. - (Book / Chapter)

Imam, S.H., Wood, D.F., Chiou, B., Abdel Wahab, M., Orts, W.J. 2012. Starch: chemistry, microstructure, processing and enzymatic degradation.. Book Chapter. pp. 5-32.

Starch as a feedstock for bioproducts and packaging - (Book / Chapter)

Glenn, G.M., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J., Holtman, K.M. 2012. Starch as a feedstock for bioproducts and packaging. Book Chapter. p. 255-269.

Biodegradation of thermoplastic starch and its blends with poly(lactic acid) and polyethylene: influence of morphology - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, G., Sarazin, P., Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H., Favis, B. 2011. Biodegradation of thermoplastic starch and its blends with poly(lactic acid) and polyethylene: influence of morphology. Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics. 212(11):1147-1154.

Fish Gelatin: Material Properties and Applications - (Book / Chapter)

Chiou, B., Avena-Bustillos, R.J., Bechtel, P.J., Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Mchugh, T.H., Orts, W.J. 2012. Fish Gelatin: Material Properties and Applications. Book Chapter. pp. 143-157.

Poly-(Epsilon-caprolactone) (PCL) and poly(hydroxy-butyrate) (PHB) blends containing seaweed fibers: Morphology and thermal-mechanical properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Barghini, A., Ivanova, V.I., Imam, S.H., Chiellini, E. 2010. Poly-(Epsilon-caprolactone) (PCL) and poly(hydroxy-butyrate) (PHB) blends containing seaweed fibers: Morphology and thermal-mechanical properties. Journal of Polymer Science. 48:5282-5288.

Poly-(epsilon-caprolactone)(PCL) and poly(hydroxy-butyrate)(PHB) blends containing seaweed fibers: morphology and thermal-mechanical properties. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Barghin, A., Ivanova, V.I., Imam, S.H., Chielliniam, E. 2010. Poly-(epsilon-caprolactone)(PCL) and poly(hydroxy-butyrate)(PHB) blends containing seaweed fibers: morphology and thermal-mechanical properties. Journal of Polymer Science. 48: 5282-5288.

Cellulose nanowhiskers from coconut husk fibers: effect of preparation conditions on their thermal and morphological behavior - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rosa, M.F., Medeiros, E.S., Malmonge, J.A., Gregorski, K.S., Wood, D.F., Mattoso, L.H., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H. 2010. Cellulose nanowhiskers from coconut husk fibers: effect of preparation conditions on their thermal and morphological behavior. Carbohydrate Polymers. 81:83-92.

Effect of Coconut, Sisal and Jute Fibers on the Properties of Starch/Gluten/Glycerol Matrix - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Corradini, E., Imam, S.H., Agnelli, J.A., Mattoso, L.H. 2009. Effect of Coconut, Sisal and Jute Fibers on the Properties of Starch/Gluten/Glycerol Matrix. Journal of Environment and Polymers. 17:1-9.

Oxidation and biodegradation of polyethylene films containing pro-oxidantadditives: Synergistic effects of sunlight exposure, thermal aging and fungal biodegradation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Corti, A., Muniyasamy, S., Vitali, M., Imam, S.H., Chiellini, E. 2010. Oxidation and biodegradation of polyethylene films containing pro-oxidantadditives: Synergistic effects of sunlight exposure, thermal aging and fungal biodegradation. Polymer Degradation and Stability. 95:1106-114.

A chemometric method for correcting FTIR spectra of biomaterials for interference from water in KBr discs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gordon, S.H., Mohamed, A., Harry O Kuru, R.E., Imam, S.H. 2010. A chemometric method for correcting FTIR spectra of biomaterials for interference from water in KBr discs. Applied Spectroscopy. 64(4):448-457.

Water absorbance and thermal properties of sulfated wheat gluten films - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chiou, B., Robertson, G.H., Rooff, L.E., Cao, T., Jafri, H.H., Gregorski, K.S., Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M. 2010. Water absorbance and thermal properties of sulfated wheat gluten films. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 116: 2638-2644.

Encapsulation of plant oils in porous starch microspheres - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Glenn, G.M., Klamczynski, A., Wood, D.F., Chiou, B., Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H. 2010. Encapsulation of plant oils in porous starch microspheres. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 58(7):4180-4184.

Fresh fruit: microstructure, texture and quality - (Proceedings)

Wood, D.F., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J., Glenn, G.M. 2009. Fresh fruit: microstructure, texture and quality. Proceedings of SPIE. 7378 (Microscopy and Analysis of Food Microstructures).

Effects of Drying Temperature on Barrier and Mechanical Properties of Cold-Water Fish Gelatin Films - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chiou, B., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Bechtel, P.J., Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2009. Effects of Drying Temperature on Barrier and Mechanical Properties of Cold-Water Fish Gelatin Films. Journal of Food Engineering. 95(2), 327-331.

Effect of fiber treatments on tensile and thermal properties of starch/ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymers/coir biocomposites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rosa, M.F., Chiou, B., Medeiros, E.S., Wood, D.F., Williams, T.G., Mattoso, L.H., Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H. 2009. Effect of fiber treatments on tensile and thermal properties of starch/ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymers/coir biocomposites. Bioresource Technology. 100(21):5196-5202.

Structure of Porous Starch Microcellular Foam Particles - (Abstract Only)

Glenn, G.M., Imam, S.H., Klamczynski, A., Chiou, B., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J. 2008. Structure of Porous Starch Microcellular Foam Particles. Meeting Abstract. 14 (supple. 2) 150-151.

Use of Microcellular Foam Particles for Encapsulation of Viscous fluids - (Abstract Only)

Glenn, G.M., Klamczynski, A., Imam, S.H., Chiou, B., Orts, W.J., Wood, D.F. 2008. Use of Microcellular Foam Particles for Encapsulation of Viscous fluids. Abstract. 2008.

Cold Water Fish Gelatin Films: Effects of Cross-linking on Thermal, Mechanical, Barrier, and Biodegradation Properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chiou, B., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Bechtel, P.J., Jafri, H.H., Narayan, R.R., Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2008. Cold Water Fish Gelatin Films: Effects of Cross-linking on Thermal, Mechanical, Barrier, and Biodegradation Properties. European Polymer Journal. 44(11):3748-3753.

Electron Microscopy as a Valuable Tool for Designing Biobased Products - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Azam, F. 2008. Electron Microscopy as a Valuable Tool for Designing Biobased Products. Microscopy and Microanalysis. 14(2):1498-1499.

Fine Structure of Starch-Clay Composites as Biopolymers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wood, D.F., Chiou, B., Glenn, G.M., Hoffmann, D.F., Williams, T.G., Yee, E., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J. 2008. Fine Structure of Starch-Clay Composites as Biopolymers. Microscopy and Microanalysis. 14(Suppl 2):1500-1501.

Biodegradable Composites Based on Starch/EVOH/Glycerol Blends and Coconut Fibers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rosa, M.F., Chiou, B., Medeiros, E.S., Wood, D.F., Mattoso, L.H., Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H. 2009. Biodegradable Composites Based on Starch/EVOH/Glycerol Blends and Coconut Fibers. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 111(2):612-618.

STARCH/PULP-FIBER BASED PACKAGING FOAMS AND CAST FILMS CONTAINING ALASKAN FISH BY-PRODUCTS (WASTE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Imam, S.H., Chiou, B., Wood, D.F., Shey, J., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J., Narayan, R.R., Avena Bustillos, R.D. 2008. Starch/pulp-fiber based packaging foams and cast films containing alaskan fish by-products (waste). BioResources. 3(3):758-773.

Structure of Porous Starch Microcellular Foam Particles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Glenn, G.M., Klamczynski, A., Imam, S.H., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J. 2008. Structure of Porous Starch Microcellular Foam Particles. Microscopy and Microanalysis. 14:150-151.

Temperature Related Structural Changes in Wheat and Corn Starch Granules and Their Effects on Gels and Dry Foam - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Glenn, G.M., Klamczynski, A., Chiou, B., Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H., Wood, D.F. 2008. Temperature Related Structural Changes in Wheat and Corn Starch Granules and Their Effects on Gels and Dry Foam. Starch/Starke. 60(9):476-484.

Biodiesel from Waste Salmon Oil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chiou, B., El-Mashad, H.M., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Dunn, R.O., Bechtel, P.J., Mc Hugh, T.H., Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M. 2008. Biodiesel from Waste Salmon Oil. Transactions of the ASABE. 51(3):797-802.

Development of a cleaner, durable and ash-less biobased firelogs from grass clippings and other agricultural derived residues with plant wax as a binder and starter - (Other)

Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J., Dorsey, J.C. Development of a cleaner, durable and ash-less biobased firelogs from grass clippings and other agricultural derived residues with plant wax as a binder and starter. Invention Report. Patent being written and will be supbmitted to PTO.

Hybrid composite based on poly(vinyl alcohol) and fillers from renewable resources - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cinelli, P., Chiellini, E., Imam, S.H. 2008. Hybrid composite baseed on poly(vinyl alcohol) and fillers from renewable resources. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 109:1684-1691.

Effect of coconut, sisal and jute fibers on the properties of starch/gluten/glycerol matrix - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Corradini, E., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J., Agnelli, J.A., Mattoso, L.H. 2008. Effect of coconut, sisal and jute fibers on the properties of starch/gluten/glycerol matrix. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 17(1):1-9.

Hybrid composite based on poly(vinyl alcohol) and fillers from renewable resources - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cinelli, P., Cinelli, E., Imam, S.H. 2008. Hybrid composite based on poly(vinyl alcohol) and fillers from renewable resources. Polymers and the Environment. 109(3):1684-1691.

Types, production and assessment of biobased food packaging materials - (Book / Chapter)

Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M.. Chiou, B-S, Shey, J., Narayan, R., Orts, W.J. 2008. Types, Production and Assessment of Biobased Food Packaging Materials. In Chiellini, E., editor. Environmentally Compatible Food Packaging. Cambridge, UK: Woodhead Publishing Limited. p. 29-62.

In-situ lamination of starch-based baked foam articles with degradable films - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Glenn, G.M., Klamczynski, A., Chiou, B., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J., Wood, D.F., Ludvik, C.N. 2007. In-situ lamination of starch-based baked foam articles with degradable films. Packaging Technology and Science. 20(2):77-85.

Microbial utilization of toxic chemicals in surface waters of Guayanilla Bay, Puerto Rico: Impact of seasonal variation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rodriguez, N.J., Massol, A., Imam, S.H., Zaidi, B.R. 2007. Microbial utilization of toxic chemicals in surface waters of Guayanilla Bay, Puerto Rico: Impact of seasonal variation. Caribbean Journal of Science. 43(2):172-180.

Biodegradable nanocomposites from toughened polyhydroxybutyrate and titanate-modified montmorillonite clay - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Paroleka, Y., Mohanty, A.K., Imam, S.H. 2007. Biodegradable nanocomposites from toughened polyhydroxybutyrate and titanate-modified montmorillonite clay. Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. 7(10):3580-3589.

BLENDS OF STARCH WITH ETHYLENE VINYL ALCOHOL COPOLYMERS: EFFECT OF WATER, GLYCEROL AND AMINO ACIDS AS PLASTICIZERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Orts, W.J., Nobes, G.A., Glenn, G.M., Gray, G.M., Imam, S.H., Chiou, B. 2007. Blends of starch with ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymers: effect of water, glycerol and amino acids as plasticizers. Polymers for Advanced Technologies. 18 (8): 629-635. (2007)

Heat expanded starch-based compositions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Glenn, G.M., Klamczynski, A., Chiou, B., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H. 2007. Heat expanded starch-based compositions. Biomacromolecules. 55(10):3936-3943 doi url:http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jf0630163.

Single-use, Disposable Food Containers: Starch-basded Alternatives to Petroleum-based Plastics - (Abstract Only)

Glenn, G.M., Ludvik, C.N., Klamczynski, A., Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H., Wood, D.F. Single-use, Disposable Food Containers: Starch-basded Alternatives to Petroleum-based Plastics. Abstract #412.

Fiber-Reinforced Composite Foam - (Abstract Only)

Glenn, G.M., Klamczynski, A., Ludvik, C.N., Chiou, B., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J., Wood, D.F. Fiber-Reinforced Composite Foam. Abstract, paper #665c.

Enzyme catalysis of insoluble cornstarch granules: impact on surface morphology, property and biogradability - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Imam, S.H., Gordon, S.H., Mohamed, A., Harry O Kuru, R.E., Chiou, B., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2006. Enzyme catalysis of insoluble cornstarch granules: impact on surface morphology, property and biogradability. Polymer Degradation and Stability. 91(12): 2894-2900.

RHEOLOGICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF CROSS-LINKED FISH GELATINS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chiou, B., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Shey, J., Yee, E., Bechtel, P.J., Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2006. Rheological and mechanical properties of cross-linked fish gelatins. Polymer. 47(18):6379-6386.

PROPERTIES OF FIBER-REINFORCED EXTRUDED STARCH-BASED FOAM - (Abstract Only)

Glenn, G.M., Klamczynski, A., Ludvik, C.N., Chiou, B., Holtman, K.M., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J. 2006. Properties of fiber-reinforced extruded starch-based foam. 232 American Chemical Society Meeting, San Francisco, CA, September 10-14, 2006, Paper No 1010944.

HEAT EXPANDED STARCH-BASED COMPOSITIONS - (Abstract Only)

Glenn, G.M., Klamczynski, A., Ludvik, C.N., Chiou, B., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J., Wood, D.F. 2006. 13th Annual BEPS International Meeting, Chicago, IL, June 14-17, 2006, Paper No. 50.

Properties of foam and composite materials made o starch and cellulose fiber - (Government Publication)

Glenn, G.M., Klamczynski, A., Wood, D.F., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J. 2006. Properties of foam and composite materials made o starch and cellulose fiber. Meeting Abstract. Composits Materials Conference in Gramado, Brazil, April 23026, 2007.

MANUFACTURE OF BIOBASED BUILDING MATERIALS - (Abstract Only)

Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J., Klamczynski, A., Chiou, B., Shey, J., Holtman, K.M., Imam, S.H., Wood, D.F. 2006. Manufacture of biobased building materials. ARS-Mexico Biotechnology Conference, Monterey, Mexico, April 24-28, 2006, Paper No.3.

FOAMED ARTICLES BASED ON POTATO STARCH, CORN AND WHEAT FIBRE, AND POLY(VINYL ALCOHOL) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Emo, C., Patrizia, C., Imam, S.H., Lawton Jr, J.W. 2006. FOAMED ARTICLES BASED ON POTATO STARCH, CORN AND WHEAT FIBRE, AND POLY(VINYL ALCOHOL). Polymer Degradation and Stability. 91(5), pp1147-1155.

Permeability of starch gel matrices and select films to solvent vapors - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Glenn, G.M., Klamczynski, A., Ludvik, C.N., Shey, J., Imam, S.H., Chiou, B., Mchugh, T.H., Orts, W.J., Wood, D.F., Hoffman, G.D., Offeman, R.D. 2006. Permeability of starch gel matrices and select films to solvent vapors. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 54(9):3297-3304.

IN-SITU LAMINATION OF STARCH-BASED BAKED FOAM ARTICLES WITH DEGRADABLE FILMS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Glenn, G.M., Klamczynski, A., Ludvik, C.N., Chiou, B., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J., Wood, D.F. 2006. In-situ lamination of starch-based baked foam articles with degradable films. Packaging Technology and Science, Http://www3.wileyinterscience.com/search/allsearch?mode=viewselected&product=journal&ID=112649781&view_selected.x=67&view_selected.y=6. .

ONE-POT SELECTIVE DERIVATIZATION OF STARCH - (Abstract Only)

Shey, J., Holtman, K.M., Wong, R.Y., Gregorski, K.S., Klamczynski, A., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H. 2005. One-pot selective derivatization of starch. PacifiChem International Symposia, Honolulu, Hawaii, December 15-20, Paper No. 585MACR.

THE AZIDATION OF STARCH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shey, J., Holtman, K.M., Wong, R.Y., Gregorski, K.S., Klamczynski, A., Orts, W.J., Glenn, G.M., Imam, S.H. 2006. The azidation of starch. Carbohydrate Polymers. 65 (4): 529-534 (2006)

STARCH GEL MATRICES USED FOR CONTROLLED RELEASE OF VOLATILE LIQUIDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Glenn, G.M., Klamczynski, A., Ludvik, C.N., Shey, J., Imam, S.H., Chiou, B., Mc Hugh, T.H., Orts, W.J. 2006. Starch gel matrices used for controlled release of volatile liquids. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 54(9):3297-3304.

USE OF STARCH GEL MATRICES FOR CONTROLLED-RELEASE OF VOLATILE LIQUIDS - (Abstract Only)

Glenn, G.M., Klamczynski, A., Ludvik, C.N., Shey, J., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J., Chiou, B., Wood, D.F. 2005. Use of starch gel matrices for controlled-release of volatile liquids. Pacifichem International Symposia, Honolulu, Hawaii, December 15-20, 2005, Paper #569 MACR.

PROPERTIES OF BAKED STARCH FOAM WITH NATURAL RUBBER LATEX - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shey, J., Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2006. Properties of baked starch foam with natural rubber latex. Industrial Crops and Products, 24:34-40.

ENUMERATION OF NAPTHALENE AND PHENANTHRENE DEGRADING BACTERIA AS AN INDICATOR OF HYDROCARBON POLLUTION IN SURFACE WATERS OF GUAYANILLA, PUERTO RICO: IMPACT OF SEASONAL - (Proceedings)

Rodriguez, N.R., Bueves-Ruvera, A.M., Zaidi, B.R., Imam, S.H. 2005. Enumeration of napthalene and phenanthrene degrading bacteria as an indicator of hydrocarbon pollution in surface waters of guayanilla, Puerto Rico: impact of seasonal variation. Modern Multidisciplinary Applied Microbiology. Mendez-Vilas Antonio (Ed.) Wiley-VCH Publishers, pp 511-514.

STARCH POLYMEER: CHEMISTRY, ENGINEERING AND NOVEL PRODUCTS - (Book / Chapter)

Chiou, B., Glenn, G.M., Imam, S.H., Inglesby, M.K., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J. 2005. Starch polymeer: biopolymers and their biocomposites. Natural Fibers, Biopolymers, and Their Biocomposites. 639-669.

RHEOLOGY OF CROSS-LINKING FISH GELATINS - (Abstract Only)

Chiou, B., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Bechtel, P.J., Shey, J., Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2005. Rheology of cross-linking fish gelatins. PacifiChem 2005 in Honolulu, Hawaii, December 15-20, 2005, Paper No. 661 MACR.

BIOBASED MATERIALS OF CONTROLLED PERFORMANCE - (Abstract Only)

Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J., Chiou, B., Klamczynski, A., Wood, D.F. 2004. Biobased materials of controlled performance. Presented at the 2nd Int'l Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry and 9th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference in Washington, DC; June 20-24, 2004. Paper No. 184 (Abstract).

STARCH-BASED BIOPRODUCTS IN ENCAPSULATION APPLICATIONS AND FOOD PACKAGING - (Abstract Only)

Glenn, G.M., Imam, S.H., Klamczynski, A., Ludvik, C.N., Chiou, B., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J. 2004. Starch-based bioproducts in encapsulation applications and food packaging. Presented at the 2nd Int'l Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry and 9th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference in Washington, DC; June 20-24, 2004. Paper No. 182 (Abstract).

BIODEGRADABLE FILMS AND FOAM FROM RENEWABLE PLANT POLYMERS - (Abstract Only)

Imam, S.H., Shey, J., Glenn, G.M., Holtman, K.M., Chiou, B., Klamczynski, A., Orts, W.J. 2004. Biodegradable films and foam from renewable plant polymers. BioEnvironmental Polymer Society International Meeting in Monterrey, Mexico, December 5-10, 2004. Paper No. 41 (Abstract).

PROPERTIES OF BAKED STARCH FOAM WITH NATURAL RUBBER LATEX - (Abstract Only)

Shey, J., Imam, S.H., Glenn, T.G., Orts, W.J. 2004. Properties of baked starch foam with natural rubber latex.BioEnvironmental Polymer Society International Meeting in Monterrey, Mexico, December 5-10, 2005. Paper No. 57 (Abstract).

CAST FILMS: OPTIMIZATION OF PACKAGNG PROPERTIES - (Abstract Only)

Rodriguez H, D.L., Imam, S.H., Galan, L.J., Rutiaga Q, M., Arevalo N, K. Cast Films: Optimization of packagng properties. 2004. BioEnvironmental Polymer Society International Meeting in Monterrey, Mexico, December 5-10, 2004. Paper No. 52 (Abstract).

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND WATER VAPOR PERMEABILITY OF BIODEGRADABLE FILMS FROM NATURAL POLYMERS - (Abstract Only)

Rodriguez H, D.L., Imam, S.H., Galan, L.J., Rutiaga Q, M.O., Arevalo, K.N. 204. Mechanical properties and water vapor permeability of biodegradable films from natural polymers. BioEnvironmental Polymer Society International Meeting in Monterrey, Mexico, December 5-10, 2004. Paper No. 64 (Abstract).

REMOVAL OF REMAZOL BRILLIANT BLUE R (RBBR) FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS BY ADSORPTION USING POLYELECTROLYTE COMPLEX - (Abstract Only)

Guajardo, C., Galan, L.J., Imam, S.H., Salazar, R.Y., Arevalo, K. 2004. Removal of remazol brilliant blue R (RBBR) from aqueous solutions by adsorption using polyelectrolyte complex. 2004. BioEnvironmental Polymer Society International Meeting in Monterrey, Mexico, December 5-10, 2004. Paper No. 59 (Abstract).

MECHANICAL, PHYSICAL AND VAPOR BARRIER PROPERTIES OF BIOBASED FILMS - (Abstract Only)

Trujilllo Glz, E.R., Galan, L.J., Imam, S.H., Rutiaga, M.O., Areval N, K. 2004. Mechanical, physical and vapor barrier properties of biobased films. BioEnvironmental Polymer Society International Meeting in Monterrey, Mexico, December 5-10, 2004. Paper No. 53 (Abstract).

FOAMED ARTICLES BASED ON POTATO STARCH, CORN FIBER AND POLY (VINYL ALCOHOL) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cinelli, P., Chiellini, E., Lawton Jr, J.W., Imam, S.H. 2006. Foamed articles based on potato starch, corn fiber and poly (vinyl alcohol). J. Biodegradation and Stability, 91:1147-1155.

PROPERTIES OF INJECTION MOLDED COMPOSITES CONTAINING CORN FIBER AND POLY (VINYL ALCOHOL) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cinelli, P., Chiellini, E., Lawton Jr, J.W., Imam, S.H. 2006. Properties of injection molded composites containing corn fiber and poly (vinyl alcohol). J. Polymer Research, 13:107-113.

PROCESSING BIOPOLYMERS AND BIOMATERIALS FOR NOVEL USES - (Popular Publication)

Glenn, G.M., Klamczynski, A., Ludvik, C.N., Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H., Wood, D.F., Chiou, B. 2004. Processing biopolymers and biomaterials for novel uses. Popular Publication, 3:30-43.

USE OF SYNTHETIC POLYMERS AND BIOPOLYMERS FOR SOIL STABILIZATION IN AGRICULTURAL, CONSTRUCTION AND MILITARY APPLICATIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Orts, W.J., Roa-Espinosa, A., Sojka, R.E., Glenn, G.M., Imam, S.H., Erlacher, K., Pedersen, J. 2007. Use of synthetic polymers and biopolymers for soil stabilization in agricultural, construction and military applications. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering. 19(1):58-66.

PROCESSING BIOPOLYMERS AND BIOMATERIALS FOR NOVEL USES - (Abstract Only)

Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H., Wood, D.F., Chiou, B. 2004. Processing biopolymers and biomaterials for novel uses. Procesos Biotechnologies. Meeting in Monterrey, Mexico, November 29 to December 3. Paper No. 20 (Abstract).

APPLICATION OF CELLULOSE MICROFIBRILS IN POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Orts, W.J., Shey, J., Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Guttman, M.E. 2005. Application of cellulose microfibrils in polymer nanocomposites. Journal of Polymers and the Environment. 13(4):301-306.

OIL-FILLED STARCH GELS: A DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR VOLATILE CHEMICALS - (Abstract Only)

Glenn, G.M., Shey, J., Klamczynski, A., Chiou, B., Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H., Wood, D.F. 2004. Oil-filled starch gels: a delivery system for volatile chemicals. BioEnvironmental Polymer Society International Meeting in Monterrey, Mexico, December 5-10, 2004. Paper No. 19 (abstract).

PRODUCE DEGRADATION: PATHWAYS AND PREVENTION - (Book / Chapter)

Lamikanra, O., Imam, S.H., Ukuku, D.O. 2005. Produce degradation: pathways and prevention. CRC Press LLC. 0849319021.

ENVISIONING BIOREFINERIES BASED ON UTILIZATION OF LIGNOCELLULOSIC STRAWS AND BAGASSESS - (Abstract Only)

Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Wong, D., Inglesby, M.K., Guttman, M.E., Samac, D.A. 2004. Envisioning biorefineries based on utilization of lignocellulosic straws and bagassess. 227th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Anaheim, CA.

CHARACTERIZATION OF NATURAL POLYELECTROLYTES AND THEIR APPLICATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY - (Abstract Only)

Salazar, R., Imam, S.H., Morales, L., Galan, L., Arevalo, K. 2004. Characterization of Natural Polyelectrolytes and their Application in Environmental Biotechnology, Polyelectrolytes, Gels and Complex Fluids. Proceedings of the 40th IIUPAC World Polymer Congress, July 4-9, Paris, France. 134.

Application of cellulose microfibrils in polymer nanocomposites. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Orts, W.J., Shey, J., Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Guttman, M.E. 2005. Application of cellulose microfibrils in polymer nanocomposites. Polymers and the Environment. 13: 4.

MECHANICAL PROPERTY AND BIODEGRADABILITY OF CAST FILMS PREPARED FROM BLENDS OF OPPOSITELY CHARGED BIOPOLYMERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rutiaga, M.O., Galan, L.J., Morales, L.H., Gordon, S.H., Imam, S.H., Nino, K.A. 2005. Mechanical property and biodegradability of cast films prepared from blends of oppositely charged biopolymers. Polymers and the Environment. 13(2):185-191

BIOPOLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES CONTAINING NATIVE WHEAT STARCH AND NANOCLAYS - (Abstract Only)

Chiou, B., Yee, E., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J., Wood, D.F., Imam, S.H. 2004. Biopolymer nanocomposites containing native wheat starch and nanoclays. American Chemical Society National Meeting, August 22-26, 2004, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Abstract.

BIO-BASED NANOCOMPOSITES PRODUCED FROM NATIVE WHEAT STARCH AND MONTMORILLONITE NANOCLAYS - (Abstract Only)

Chiou, B., Yee, E., Glenn, G.M., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H. 2004. Bio-based nanocomposites produced from native wheat starch and montmorillonite nanoclays. American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Meeting, Austin, Texas, November 7-12, 2004. Paper No. 357D (Abstract).

STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATES IN PRODUCE AND THEIR DEGRADATION PROCESS. - (Book / Chapter)

Imam, S.H., Shey, J., Wood, D.F., Glenn, G.M., Chiou, B., Ludvik, C.N., Klamczynski, A., Orts, W.J. 2005. Structure and function of complex carbohydrates in produce and their degradation products. In:Lamikanra, O., Imam, S.H., Ukuku, D.O. editors. Produce degradation: pathways and prevention. CRC Press. LLC. p. 563-597.

RENEWABLE STARCH POLYMER: PROPERTY, MODIFICATION, PROCESSING AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT - (Proceedings)

Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2004. Renewable starch polymer: property, modification, processing and product development. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry World Polymer Congress Proceedings. 128.

UTILIZATION OF WHEAT STARCH IN FOOD SERVICE PACKAGING - (Abstract Only)

Glenn, G.M., Imam, S.H., Wood, D.F., Ludvik, C.N., Orts, W.J. 2004. Utilization of wheat starch in food service packaging. American Association of Cereal Chemists Meetings, September 19-22, 2004.

CHARACTERIZATION AND PERFORMANCE OF STARCH-POLY-(VINYL ALCOHOL) (PVA) BLENDS WITH AGRICULTURAL WASTE FIBER - (Proceedings)

Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Shey, J., Klamczynski, A., Nguyen, T.T., Cornish, K., Orts, W.J. 2004. Characterization and performance of starch-poly-(vinyl alcohol) (pva) blends with agricultural waste fiber. Society of Plastics Engineers Proceedings. 2437-2441.

MICROSTRUCTURE OF PRODUCE DEGRADATION - (Book / Chapter)

Wood, D.F., Imam, S.H., Sabellano, G.P., Eyerly, P.R., Orts, W.J., Glenn, G.M. 2005. Microstructure of produce degradation. In: Lamikanra, O., Imam, S.H., Ukuku, D.O. editors. Produce degradation: pathways and prevention, Olusola Lamikanra, Syed H. Imam and Dike O. Ukuku, eds., pp. 529-561.

ROLE OF CUTICLES IN PRODUCE QUALITY AND PRESERVATION - (Book / Chapter)

Glenn, G.M., Chiou, B., Imam, S.H., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J. 2005. Role of cuticles in produce quality and preservation. In: Lamikanra, O., Imam, S.H., Ukuku, D.O. editor. Produce degradation: pathways and prevention. CRC Press. LLC. p 19-53.

LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE CONTAINIG ALKALINE RESISTENT STARCH-BASED AQUAGELS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Glenn, G.M., Klamczynski, A., Chiou, B., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H. 2004. Lightweight concrete containig alkaline resistent starch-based aquagels. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 12(3):189-196.

FEATURE ARTICLE: ENVIRONMENTALLY DEGRADABLE BIO-BASED POLYMERIC BLENDS AND COMPOSITES. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Emo, C., Patricia, C., Federica, C., Imam, S.H. Feature article: environmentally degradable bio-based polymeric blends and composites. 2004. Macromolecular Bioscience,4:218-231.

UTILIZATION OF WHEAT STARCH IN FOOD SERVICE PACKAGING - (Abstract Only)

Glenn, G.M., Ludvik, C.N., Klamczynski, A., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J., Wood, D.F. 2004. Utilization of wheat starch in food service packaging. 56th Annual Detmold Starch Convention, Appril 20-22, 2004, Detmold, Germany. Paper No. 18 (Abstract)

Effect of fiber source on cellulose reinforced polymer nanocomposites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Orts, W.J., Imam, S.H., Shey, J., Glenn, G.M., Inglesby, M.K., Guttman, M.E., Nguyen, T.T., Revol, J.F. 2004. Effect of fiber source on cellulose reinforced polymer nanocomposites. Society of Plastics Engineers Proceedings. p. 2427-2431.

FIBER REINFORCED EXTRUDED STARCH FORM - (Abstract Only)

Glenn, G.M., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J., Klamczynski, A. 2004. Fiber reinforced extruded starch form. ANTEC, Chicago, IL. 2484-2488.

STARCH GRAFT POLY(METHYL ACRYLATE) LOOSE-FILL FOAM: PREPERATION, PROPERTIES AND DEGRADATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liang, C., Gordon, S.H., Imam, S.H. 2003. Starch graft poly(methyl acrylate) loose-fill foam: preperation, properties and degradation. American Chemical Society. Biomacromolecules, 5(1):238-244.

SINGLE-STEP IN SITU PROCESS FOR MAKING LAMINATED BAKED STARCH FOAM - (Abstract Only)

Glenn, G.M., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J., Wood, D.F. 2003. Single-step in situ process for making laminated baked starch foam. American Institute of Chemical Engineers, San Francisco, CA, November 16-21, 2003.

HYDROGELS FROM BLENDS OF STARCH AND MAGNESIUM SILICATE, POLY(VINYL ALCOHOL) AND ETHYLENE (VINYL ALCOHOL) COPOLYMER. - (Abstract Only)

Glenn, G.M., Imam, S.H., Orts, W.J., Wood, D.F. 2003. Hydrogels from blends of starch and magnesium silicate, poly(vinyl alcohol) and ethylene (vinyl alcohol) Copolymer. American Institute of Chemical Engineer's Annual Meeting, November 16-21, 2003, San Francisco, CA.

STARCH BIODEGRADATION IN COMPLEX POLYMERIC MATRICES - (Abstract Only)

Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J., Shey, J., Wood, D.F. 2003. Starch biodegradation in complex polymeric matrices. Bio Environmental Polymer Society Annual Meeting, August 10-14.

CHARACTERISTICS AND DEGRADATION OF HYBRID COMPOSITE FILMS PREPARED FROM PVA, STARCH AND LIGNOCELLULOSTICS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

CINELLI, P., CHIELLINI, E., GORDON, S.H., IMAM, S.H. CHARACTERISTICS AND DEGRADATION OF HYBRID COMPOSITE FILMS PREPARED FROM PVA, STARCH AND LIGNOCELLULOSTICS. MACROMOLECULAR SYMPOSIA. 2003. v. 197. p. 143-155.

INJECTION MOLDED HYBRID COMPOSITES BASED ON CORN FIBERS AND POLY(VINYL ALCOHOL). - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cinelli, P., Lawton, Jr J.W., Gordon, S.H., Imam, S.H., Chiellini, E. 2003. Injection moled hybrid composites based on corn fibers and poly(vinyl alchol). Macromolecular Symposium. (197)115-124.

EFFECT OF PLASTICIZER AND AGRICULTURE FIBER ON THE MECHANICAL PROPERTY OF STARCH-PECTIN CAST FILMS - (Abstract Only)

Shey, J., Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J., Wood, D.F., Inglesby, M.K., Klamczynski, A., Nguyen, T.T. 2003. Effect of plasticizer and agriculture fiber on the mechanical property of starch-pectin cast films. Bio Environmental Polymer Society Meeting, Denver, CO.

CHARACTERIZATION OF BIODEGRADABLE COMPOSITE FILMS PREPARED FROM BLENDS OF POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, CORNSTARCH AND LIGNOCELLULOSICC FIBER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Imam, S.H., Cinelli, P., Gordon, S.H., Chiellini, E. 2005. Characterization of biodegradable composite films prepared from blends of polyvinyl alcohol, cornstarch and lignocellulosicc fiber. Biomacromolecules. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, vol.13:1.

BIODEGRADATION OF COPRODUCTS FROM INDUSTRIALLY PROCESSED CORN IN A COMPOST ENVIRONMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (17-Dec-01)

EXTRUDED CORNSTARCH-GLYCEROL-POLYVINYL ALCOHOL BLENDS: MECHANICAL PROPERTIES, MORPHOLOGY AND BIODEGRADABILITY - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (15-May-01)

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY WOOD ADHESIVE FROM A RENEWABLE PLANT POLYMER: CHARACTERISTICS AND OPTIMIZATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (14-May-01)

COMPOSITE FILMS BASED ON POLY (VINYLALCOHOL) AND LIGNOCELLULOSIC FIBERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (10-May-01)

Alaskan Fish Gelatin Films: Thermal, Tensile, and Barrier Properties and Effects of Cross-linking - (Abstract Only)

Chiou, B., Avena-Bustillos, R.J., Bechtel, P.J., Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2001. Alaskan Fish Gelatin Films: Thermal, Tensile, and Barrier Properties and Effects of Cross-linking. Abstract. 2008.

MEASURING DEGRADATION OF INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS IN MULTICOMPONENT BIODEGRADABLE PLASTICS BY FOURIER TRANSFORM INFRARED SPECTROMETRY - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (22-Dec-00)

AGRICULTURAL CROP SURPLUS AND AGRO-INDUSTRIAL WASTE AS SOURCES OF SUBSTAINABLE POLYMERIC MATERIALS - (Proceedings) - (16-Nov-00)

MODELING BIODEGRADATION KINETICS OF BIOPOLYMERS IN AQUEOUS MEDIUM - (Abstract Only) - (15-Mar-00)

TAILORED BIODEGRADABLE PROPERTIES OF STARCH-BASED MATERIALS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE - (Abstract Only) - (15-Dec-99)

INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS OF STARCH-BASED MATERIALS WITH CONTROLLED BIODEGRADABLE PROPERTIES - (Abstract Only) - (16-Sep-99)

POLYMERIC MATERIALS OF TAILORED PROPERTIES: APPLICATIONS IN AGRICULTURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT - (Abstract Only) - (01-Sep-99)

ADHESIVE FROM CROSSLINKED POLYVINYL ALCOHOL AND GELATINIZED STARCH - (Abstract Only) - (01-Aug-99)

A SEMI-EMPIRICAL MODEL FOR PREDICTING BIODEGRADATION PROFILES OF INDIVIDUALPOLYMERS IN STARCH-POLY(BETA-HYDROXYBUTYRATE-CO-BETA-HYDROXYVALERATE) BIOPLASTIC - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (23-Jul-99)

WOOD ADHESIVE FROM CROSSLINKED POLYVINYL ALCOHOL AND PARTIALLY GELATINIZED STARCH: PREPARATION AND PROPERTIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (18-Jun-99)

FACTORS AFFECTING MICROBIAL DEGRADATION OF POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBON PHENANTHRENE IN THE CARIBBEAN COASTAL WATER - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (24-May-99)

DEGRADATION OF STARCH-POLY[HYDROXYBUTYRATE-CO-HYDROXYVALERATE] (PHBV) BIOPLASTIC IN MARINE WATERS - (Abstract Only) - (17-Mar-99)

THE INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS OF STARCH BASED MATERIALS - (Abstract Only) - (01-Mar-99)

A SEMI-EMPIRICAL MODEL FOR PREDICTING DEGRADATION PROFILES OF POLYMERS IN BIODEGRADATION OF STARCH/POLY(BETA-HYDROXYBUTYRATE-CO-BETA-HYDROXYVALERATE)PLASTIC - (Abstract Only) - (18-Feb-99)

ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE OF STARCH-POLY[HYDROXYBUTYRATE-CO-VALERATE] (PHBV) BIOPLASTIC IN TROPICAL COASTAL WATERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (12-Nov-98)

BIOPOLYMERS: UTILIZING NATURE'S ADVANCED MATERIALS - (Book / Chapter) - (01-Jul-98)

BIODEGRADABLE SYNTHETIC POLYMER BLENDS CONTAINING CELLULOSIC WASTE MATERIALS - (Abstract Only) - (01-Jun-98)

ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF A PHENANTHRENE-UTILIZING STRAIN OF ALTEROMONAS COMMUNIS FROM GUAYANILLA COASTAL WATER SOUTHWEST OF PUERTO RICO - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (01-Apr-98)

EXTRUDED PLASTICS CONTAINING STARCH AND CHITIN: PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND EVALUATION OF BIODEGRADABILITY - (Book / Chapter) - (26-Mar-98)

STARCH AND CELLULOSE-CONTAINING THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE BLENDS WITH CONTROLLED BIODETERIORATION - (Abstract Only) - (30-Jan-98)

BIODEGRADATION OF INJECTION MOLDED STARCH-POLY(3-HYDROXYBUTYRATE-CO-3- HYDROXYVALERATE) BLENDS IN A NATURAL COMPOST ENVIRONMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (15-Jan-98)

POLYSACCHARIDE BASED PLASTICS: THEIR BIODEGRADATION IN LABORATORY STUDIES - (Abstract Only) - (06-Jun-97)

ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION PROCESSES OF POLYMERS - (Abstract Only) - (21-Apr-97)

STARCH-POLYVINYL ALCOHOL CROSSLINKED FILM - PERFORMANCE AND BIODEGRADATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (12-Dec-96)

ACCELERATED BIODEGRADATION OF HIGH AND LOW CONCENTRATIONS OF P-NITROPHENOL (PNP) BY BACTERIAL INOCULATION IN INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER: THE ROLE OF INOCULUM SIZE ON ACCLIMATION PERIOD - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (06-May-96)

INOCULATION OF INDIGENOUS AND ALIEN BACTERIA TO ENHANCE BIODEGRADATION OF P-NITROPHENOL IN INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER: EFFECT OF GLUCOSE AS A SECOND SUBSTRATE - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (05-May-96)

BIODEGRADATION OF STARCH-POLY(BETA-HYDROXYBUTYRATE-CO-VALERATE) BLENDS IN NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS - (Abstract Only) - (08-Apr-96)

AMINO ACIDS AS PLASTICIZERS OF STARCH-BASED PLASTIC - (Abstract Only) - (08-Apr-96)

STARCH GRAFT POLY(METHYL ACRYLATE) LOOSE FILL FOAM - PREPARATION, PROPERTIES, AND BIODEGRADATION - (Abstract Only) - (08-Apr-96)

STARCH-POLYVINYL ALCOHOL CAST FILM - PERFORMANCE AND BIODEGRADATION - (Proceedings) - (09-Mar-96)

BIODEGRADATION OF INJECTION MOLDED STARCH-PHBV COMPOSITE BLENDS IN A NATURAL COMPOST ENVIRONMENT - (Abstract Only) - (17-Dec-95)

BIODEGRADATION OF EXTRUDED PLASTIC BLENDS FROM RENEWABLE POLYSACCHARIDES - (Abstract Only) - (17-Dec-95)