Projects

FUNCTIONALIZATION OF VEGETABLE OILS FOR USE IN THE POLYMER, OLEOCHEMICAL, AND LUBRICANT INDUSTRIES Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 420294

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

Rheological properties of a biological thermo-hydrogel produced from vegetable oil - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (17-Jan-13)

Catalyzed ring-opening polymerization of epoxidized soybean oil by hydrated and anhydrous fluoroantimonic acids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, Z., Knetzer, D.A. 2013. Catalyzed ring-opening polymerization of epoxidized soybean oil by hydrated and anhydrous fluoroantimonic acids. Green Materials. 1:87-95.

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.

Polymerization of plant oils in carbon dioxide media - (Abstract Only)

Liu, Z., Shah, S. 2012. Polymerization of plant oils in carbon dioxide media[abstract]. Proceedings of PolyTech 2012: International Conference on Advanced Polymer Materials and Nanotechnology, December 15-17, 2012, Pune, India. p. 42.

Ring-opening polymerization of epoxidized soybean oil catalyzed by the superacid, Fluroantimonic acid hexahydrate (HSbF6-6H2O) - (Proceedings)

Liu, Z. 2012. Ring-opening polymerization of epoxidized soybean oil catalyzed by the superacid, Fluroantimonic acid hexahydrate (HSbF6-6H2O). Proceedings of the 41st Annual Meeting United States-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources, Bioenergy and Green Chemistry Panel, December 8-12, 2012, New Orleans, LA. p. 2.

Preparation of biopolymers from plant oils in green media - (Abstract Only)

Liu, Z. 2012. Preparation of biopolymers from plant oils in green media. Proceedings of the International Conference on Biomass-Energy Technologies, October 22-24, 2012, Nanjing, China. 1:123-127.

Study of soybean oil-based polymers for controlled release anticancer drugs - (Abstract Only)

Liu, Z. 2012. Study of soybean oil-based polymers for controlled release anticancer drugs [abstract]. American Chemical Society National Meeting. Cell 029. p. 84.

Rheological properties of a biological thermo-responsive hydrogel produced from soybean oil polymers - (Abstract Only)

Xu, J., Liu, Z., Kim, S., Liu, S.X. 2012. Rheological properties of a biological thermo-responsive hydrogel produced from soybean oil polymers [abstract]. American Chemical Society National Meeting.

Lewis acid catalyzed ring-opening polymerization of natural epoxy oil (Euphorbia oil) in carbon dioxide media - (Abstract Only)

Liu, Z., Shah, S.N. 2012. Lewis acid catalyzed ring-opening polymerization of natural epoxy oil (Euphorbia oil) in carbon dioxide media [abstract]. Proceedings of the International Conference on Natural Polymers, Bio-Polymers, Bio-Materials, their Composites, Blends, IPNs, Polyelectrolytes and Gels: Macro to Nano Scales (ICNP-2012), October 26-28, 2012, Kottayam, Kerala, India. p. 18.

Polymerization of euphorbia oil with Lewis acid in carbon dioxide media - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, Z., Shah, S.N., Evangelista, R.L., Isbell, T. 2013. Polymerization of euphorbia oil with Lewis acid in carbon dioxide media. Industrial Crops and Products. 41:10-16.

Characterization of novel soybean-oil-based thermosensitive amphiphilic polymers for drug delivery applications - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Abdekhodaie, M.J., Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z., Wu, X.Y. 2012. Characterization of novel soybean-oil-based thermosensitive amphiphilic polymers for drug delivery applications. Polymer International. 61:1477-1484.

Diffusion coefficients of water in biobased hydrogel polymer matrices by NMR imaging - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Doll, K.M., Vermillion, K., Fanta, G.F., Liu, Z. 2012. Diffusion coefficients of water in biobased hydrogel polymer matrices by NMR imaging. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 125:E580-E585.

Biosurfactants for microbubble preparation and application - (Review Article)

Xu, Q., Nakajima, M., Liu, Z., Shiina, T. 2011. Biosurfactants for microbubble preparation and application. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 12:462-475.

Oligomerization of jojoba oil in super-critical carbon dioxide (green solvent) for different applications - (Abstract Only)

Liu, Z., Shah, S.N. 2011. Oligomerization of jojoba oil in super-critical carbon dioxide (green solvent) for different applications [abstract]. National Seminar on Advances in Polymer Science and Nanotechnology: Design and Structure, December 16-17, 2011, at the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat, India.

Oligomerization of jojoba oil in supercritical C02 for cosmeceutical application - (Abstract Only)

Liu, Z., Shah, S.N. 2011. Oligomerization of jojoba oil in supercritical C02 for cosmeceutical application [abstract]. National Seminar on Nutraceuticals and Plants Used in Human Health, December 10-11, 2011, at the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat, India.

Polymerization of euphorbia oil in carbon dioxide media - (Abstract Only)

Liu, Z. 2012. Polymerization of euphorbia oil in carbon dioxide media [abstract]. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society. p. 4.

Preparation of microemulsions with soybean oil-based surfactants - (Abstract Only)

Xu, Q., Nakajima, M., Liu, Z., Nakamura, N., Shiina, T. 2011. Preparation of microemulsions with soybean oil-based surfactants [abstract]. Japanese Society of Chemical Engineers.

Evaluation of a novel soybean oil-based surfactant for fine emulsion preparation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, Q., Nakajima, M., Liu, Z., Nakamura, N., Shiina, T. 2011. Evaluation of a novel soybean oil-based surfactant for fine emulsion preparation. Household and Personal Care Today. p. 13-15.

Removal of transition metals from dilute aqueous solution by carboxylic acid group containing absorbent polymers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, Z., Rempel, G.L. 2011. Removal of transition metals from dilute aqueous solution by carboxylic acid group containing absorbent polymers. Hydrology: Current Research. 2(1):1-6.

Green materials prepared by using a green processing method: Plant oil-based polymers prepared in CO2 medium with mild conditions - (Abstract Only)

Liu, Z. 2011. Green materials prepared by using a green processing method: Plant oil-based polymers prepared in CO2 medium with mild conditions [abstract]. 2nd International Conference on Multifunctional, Hybrid and Nanomaterials. Addendum p. A1.5.1:2.

Soybean-based surfactants and their applications - (Book / Chapter)

Xu, Q., Nakajima, M., Liu, Z., Shiina, T. 2011. Soybean-based surfactants and their applications. In: Ng, T.B., editor. Soybean - Applications and Technology. Rijeka, Croatia:InTech Press. p. 341-364.

Fabrication, structural characterization and sensing properties of polydiacetylene nanofibers templated from anodized aluminum oxide - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tong, L., Cheng, B., Liu, Z., Wang, Y. 2011. Fabrication, structural characterization and sensing properties of polydiacetylene nanofibers templated from anodized aluminum oxide. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical. 155:584-591.

Synthesis of soybean oil-based polymeric surfactants in supercritical carbon dioxide and investigation of their surface properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, Z., Biresaw, G. 2011. Synthesis of soybean oil-based polymeric surfactants in supercritical carbon dioxide and investigation of their surface properties. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 59:1909-1917.

Surface and interfacial properties of soy-based polysoaps - (Abstract Only)

Biresaw, G., Liu, Z. 2010. Surface and interfacial properties of soy-based polysoaps [abstract]. International Symposium on Surfactants in Solution. 29.

Lewis Acid Catalyzed Ring-opening Polymerization of Epoxidized Soybean Oil in Liquid Carbon Dioxide - (Proceedings)

Liu, Z., Doll, K.M. 2010. Lewis Acid Catalyzed Ring-opening Polymerization of Epoxidized Soybean Oil in Liquid Carbon Dioxide. Proceedings of the 39th United States-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources, Bioenergy and Green Chemistry. p. 8.

Polymers prepared from plant oils in liquid carbon dioxide - (Abstract Only)

Liu, Z. 2010. Polymers prepared from plant oils in liquid carbon dioxide [abstract]. International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Meeting. p. 96.

Preparation of Soy Polymers by a Green Processing Method - (Abstract Only)

Liu, Z. 2010. Preparation of Soy Polymers by a Green Processing Method [abstract]. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society. p. 85.

Polymerization of Plant Oils in Carbon Dioxide Medium - (Abstract Only)

Liu, Z. 2010. Polymerization of Plant Oils in Carbon Dioxide Medium [abstract]. Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference. Paper No. 24.

Preparation of Vegetable Oil Polymers by a Green Processing Method - (Abstract Only)

Liu, Z. 2010. Preparation of Vegetable Oil Polymers by a Green Processing Method [abstract]. 43rd IUPAC Congress, 7/11-16/10, Glasgow, UK. p. F-19-020.

Rheological Properties of a Biological Thermo-Hydrogel Produced from Soybean Oil Polymers - (Abstract Only)

Xu, J., Liu, Z., Kim, S., Liu, S.X. 2010. Rheological Properties of a Biological Thermo-Hydrogel Produced from Soybean Oil Polymers. Meeting Abstract.

Properties of a Soybean Oil-based Surfactant and Its Application in Microbubble Preparation - (Abstract Only)

Xu, Q., Liu, Z., Nakajima, M., Nakamura, N., Shiina, T. 2010. Properties of a Soybean Oil-based Surfactant and Its Application in Microbubble Preparation [abstract]. Annual Meeting of the Chemical Society of Japan, March 26-29, 2010, Osaka, Japan.

Characterization of a Soybean Oil-based Biosurfactant and Evaluation of its Ability to Form Microbubbles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, Q., Liu, Z., Nakajima, M., Ichikawa, S., Nakamura, N., Roy, P., Okadome, H., Shiina, T. 2010. Characterization of a Soybean Oil-based Biosurfactant and Evaluation of its Ability to Form Microbubbles. Bioresource Technology. 101:3711-3717.

Ring-opening Polymerization of Epoxidized Soybean Oil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z. 2010. Ring-opening Polymerization of Epoxidized Soybean Oil. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 87:437-444.

Molecular Interactions between a Novel Soybean Oil-Based Polymer and Doxorubicin - (Abstract Only)

Abdekhodaie, M.J., Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z., Wu, X.Y. 2009. Molecular Interactions between a Novel Soybean Oil-Based Polymer and Doxorubicin [abstract]. American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists.

A New Approach to Prepare Vegetable Oil-Based Polymers - (Abstract Only)

Liu, Z. 2009. A New Approach to Prepare Vegetable Oil-Based Polymers [abstract]. World Congress on Oils and Fats and 28th World Congress International Society for Fat Research, September 27-30, 2009, Sydney, Australia.

Preparation of soybean oil polymers with high molecular weight - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z. 2010. Preparation of Soybean Oil Polymers with High Molecular Weight. Journal of Polymers and the Environment. 18:243-249.

Boron Trifluoride Catalized Ring-Opening Polymerization of Epoxidized Soybean Oil in Liquid Carbon Dioxide - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, Z., Doll, K.M., Holser, R.A. 2009. Boron Trifluoride Catalized Ring-Opening Polymerization of Epoxidized Soybean Oil in Liquid Carbon Dioxide. Green Chemistry. 11:1774-1789.

Preparation of Soypolymers by Ring-opening Polymerization of Epoxdized Soybean Oil - (Abstract Only)

Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z. 2009. Preparation of Soypolymers by Ring-opening Polymerization of Epoxdized Soybean Oil [abstract]. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society.

Phase Transition Behavior of Novel Soybean Oil-based Thermosensitive Polymers - (Abstract Only)

Abdekhodaie, M.J., Jiao, S., Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z., Wu, X.Y. 2008. Phase Transition Behavior of Novel Soybean Oil-based Thermosensitive Polymers [abstract]. American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists Annual Meeting & Expo, November 16-20, 2008, Atlanta, GA.

Lubricant Basestock Potential of Chemically Modified Vegetable Oils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Erhan, S.Z., Sharma, B.K., Liu, Z., Adhvaryu, A. 2008. Lubricant Basestock Potential of Chemically Modified Vegetable Oils. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 56:8919-8925.

A New Approach to Improve the Water Absorption Behavior of Flax Fibers Reinforced Soy-based Composites - (Abstract Only)

Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z., Onwulata, C.I., Mckeon, T.A. 2008. A New Approach to Improve the Water Absorption Behavior of Flax Fibers Reinforced Soy-based Composites [abstract]. United States-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources.

Phase Transition Behavior of Novel Soybean Oil-based Thermosensitive Polymers - (Abstract Only)

Abdekhodaie, M.J., Jiao, S., Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z., Wu, X.Y. 2008. Phase Transition Behavior of Novel Soybean Oil-based Thermosensitive Polymers [abstract]. 35th Annual Meeting & Exposition of Controlled Release Society, July 12-16, 2008, New York, NY.

Soy-based Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications - (Abstract Only)

Erhan, S.Z., Liu, Z. 2008. Soy-based Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications [abstract]. 2008 BIO International Convention, June 17-20, 2008, San Diego, CA.

Temperature Effects on Compressive Properties of Soybean Oil Based Polymers at Various Loading Conditions - (Abstract Only)

Wang, B., Song, B., Liu, Z., Chen, W. 2008. Temperature Effects on Compressive Properties of Soybean Oil Based Polymers at Various Loading Conditions [abstract]. SEM IX International Congress & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, June 2-5, 2008, Orlando, FL.

Viscoelastic properties of a bio-hydrogel produced from soybean oil - (Proceedings)

Xu, J., Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z. 2008. Viscoelastic properties of a bio-hydrogel produced from soybean oil. Proceedings of the 8th World Biomaterials Congress. Paper No. 2212.

Low Temperature Properties and Thermal Stability of Oligomerized Soybean Oil - (Abstract Only)

Liu, Z., Sharma, B.K., Erhan, S.Z. 2008. Low Temperature Properties and Thermal Stability of Oligomerized Soybean Oil [abstract]. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society.

Preparation and Surface Properties of Soy-Based Polysoaps - (Abstract Only)

Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z. 2008. Preparation and Surface Properties of Soy-Based Polysoaps [abstract]. Soaps, Detergents, Oleochemicals, and Personal Care Products Meeting, April 13-16, 2008, Lake Buena Vista, FL.

A new soy-based hydrogels: development, viscoelastic properties, and application for controlled drug release - (Book / Chapter)

Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z. 2008. A new soy-based hydrogels: development, viscoelastic properties, and application for controlled drug release. In: Parris, N., Liu, L.S., Song, C. and Shastri, V.P., editors. New Delivery Systems for Controlled Drug Release from Naturally Occurring Materials. American Chemical Society Symposium Series 992, Chapter 2. Washington, DC: ACS Press. p. 17-38.

One-pot synthesis of chemically modified vegetable oils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sharma, B.K., Liu, Z., Adhvaryu, A., Erhan, S.Z. 2008. One-pot synthesis of chemically modified vegetable oils. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 56:3049-3056.

"Green" composites and nanocomposites from soybean oil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z. 2008. "Green" composites and nanocomposites from soybean oil. Materials Science and Engineering A. 483-484(1-2c):708-711.

VISCOELASTIC PROPERTIES OF A BIOLOGICAL HYDROGEL PRODUCED FROM SOYBEAN OIL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, J., Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z. 2008. Viscoelastic properties of a biological hydrogel produced from soybean oil. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 85(3):285-290.

Synthesis of Soy Polymers Using a "Green" Processing Method - (Book / Chapter)

Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z. 2009. Synthesis of Soy Polymers Using a "Green" Processing Method. In: Celina, M.C., Wiggins, J.S., Billingham, N.C., editors. Polymer Degradation and Performance. Chapter 7. Washington, DC: American Chemical Society. p. 70-87.

INVESTIGATION OF THE SURFACE PROPERTIES OF POLYMERIC SOAPS OBTAINED BY RING-OPENING POLYMERIZATION OF EPOXIDIZED SOYBEAN OIL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biresaw, G., Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z. 2008. Investigation of the surface properties of polymeric soaps obtained by ring-opening polymerization of epoxidized soybean oil. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 108(3):1976-1985.

Cationic Polymerization of Vegetable Oils in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide - (Abstract Only)

Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z. 2007. Cationic Polymerization of Vegetable Oils in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide [abstract]. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry International Symposium on Ionic Polymerization, 9/2-9/7/09, Bayreuth, Germany.

Soy-based composites reinforced by modified flax fibers: Preparation and properties - (Book / Chapter)

Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z. 2012. Soy-based composites reinforced by modified flax fibers: Preparation and properties. In: Kubica, S., Zaikov, G.E., Liu, L.S., editors. Biochemical Physics and Biodeterioration New Horizons. Toron, Poland: Institute for Engineering of Polymer Materials and Dyes Publishing House. p. 100-118.

Soy-Based Polymers and Their Applications - (Abstract Only)

Erhan, S.Z., Liu, Z. 2007. Soy-Based Polymers and Their Applications [abstract]. American Chemical Society National Meeting.

Soy-Based Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications - (Proceedings)

Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z. 2007. Soy-Based Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications. Proceedings of the United States-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources Food and Agriculture Panel Meeting, October 21-25, 2007, Tsukuba, Japan. p. 161.

VISCOELASTIC PROPERTIES OF A BIOLOGICAL HYDROGEL PRODUCED FROM SOYBEAN OIL - (Abstract Only)

Xu, J., Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z. 2007. Viscoelastic properties of a biological hydrogel produced from soybean oil [abstract]. IUPAC Congress. p. 89.

MICROSTRUCTURE OF MILK-PROTEIN-COATED FLAX FIBERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Onwulata, C.I., Cooke, P.H., Harden, J., Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z., Akin, D.E., Barton Ii, F.E. 2007. Microstructure of milk-protein-coated flax fibers. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy. 1(3):372-379.

Modified flax fibers reinforced soy-based composites: mechanical properties and water absorption behavior - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z., Akin, D.E., Barton Ii, F.E., Onwulata, C.I., Mckeon, T.A. 2008. Modified flax fibers reinforced soy-based composites: mechanical properties and water absorption behavior. Composite Interfaces. 15:207-220.

FROM OLIGOMERS TO MOLECULAR GIANTS OF SOYBEAN OIL IN SUPERCRITICAL CARBON DIOXIDE MEDIUM: 1. PREPARATION OF POLYMERS WITH LOWER MOLECULAR WEIGHT FROM SOYBEAN OIL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, Z., Sharma, B.K., Erhan, S.Z. 2006. From oligomers to molecular giants of soybean oil in supercritical carbon dioxide medium: 1. Preparation of polymers with lower molecular weight from soybean oil. Biomacromolecules. 8:233-239.

DYNAMIC COMPRESSIVE BEHAVIOR OF EPOXIDIZED SOYBEAN OIL/CLAY NANOCOMPOSITES - (Abstract Only)

Song, B., Chen, W., Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z. 2006. Dynamic compressive behavior of epoxidized soybean oil/clay nanocomposites [abstract]. U.S. Congress Of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (USNCTAM), University of Colorado at Boulder. p. 59.

FROM OLIGOMER TO MOLECULAR GIANTS OF SOYBEAN OIL IN SUPERCRITICAL CARBON DIOXIDE MEDIUM - (Abstract Only)

Liu, Z., Sharma, B.K., Erhan, S.Z. 2006. From oligomer to molecular giants of soybean oil in supercritical carbon dioxide medium [abstract]. 97th American Oil Chemists' Society Annual Meeting and Expo. p. 73.

A NEW POLYMER-LIPID HYBRID NANOPARTICLE SYSTEM INCREASES CYTOTOXICITY OF DOXORUBICIN AGAINST MULTIDRUG-RESISTANT HUMAN BREAST CANCER CELLS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wong, H.L., Rauth, A.M., Bendayan, R., Manias, J.L., Ramaswamy, M., Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z., Wu, X.Y. 2006. A new polymer-lipid hybrid nanoparticle system increases cytotoxicity of doxorubicin against multidrug-resistant human breast cancer cells. Pharmaceutical Research. 23(7):1574-1585.

SOY-BASED THERMOSENSITIVE POLYMERS FOR CONTROL RELEASE SYSTEMS - (Abstract Only)

Erhan, S.Z., Liu, Z. 2006. Soy-based thermosensitive polymers for control release systems [abstract]. BIO 2006 International Convention, Innovative Corridor Poster Session. p. 39.

GREEN COMPOSITES FROM RENEWABLE RESOURCES: PREPARATION OF EPOXIDIZED SOYBEAN OIL AND FLAX FIBER COMPOSITES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z., Akin, D.E., Barton II, F.E. 2006. Green composites from renewable resources: Preparation of epoxidized soybean oil and flax fiber composites. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 54:2134-2137.

SOLID FREEFORM FABRICATION OF EPOXIDIZED SOYBEAN OIL/EPOXY COMPOSITE WITH BIS OR POLYALKYLENEAMINE CURING AGENTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z., Calvert, P. 2007. Solid freeform fabrication of epoxidized soybean oil/epoxy composite with bis or polyalkyleneamine curing agents. Composites: Part A 38:87-93.

"GREEN" COMPOSITES AND NANOCOMPOSITES FROM SOYBEAN OIL - (Abstract Only)

Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z. 2006. "Green" composites and nanocomposites from soybean oil [abstract]. 14th International Conference on the Strength of Materials (ICSMA14). p. 103.

CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF VEGETABLE OILS FOR LUBRICANT APPLICATIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sharma, B.K., Adhvaryu, A., Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z. 2006. Chemical modification of vegetable oils for lubricant applications. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 83(2):129-136.

PREPARATION, CHARACTERIZATION AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF EPOXIDIZED SOYBEAN OIL/CLAY NANOCOMPOSITES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z., Xu, J. 2005. Preparation, characterization and mechanical properties of epoxidized soybean oil/clay nanocomposites. Polymer. 46:10119-10127.

Compressive Properties of Epoxidized Soybean Oil/Clay Nanocomposites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Song, B., Chen, W., Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z. 2006. Compressive Properties of Epoxidized Soybean Oil/Clay Nanocomposites. International Journal of Plasticity. 22:1549-1568.

DEVELOPMENT OF SOY COMPOSITES BY DIRECT DEPOSITION - (Book / Chapter)

Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z. 2005. Development of soy composites by direct deposition. In: Erhan, S.Z., editor. Industrial Uses of Vegetable Oils. Champaign, IL: AOCS Press. Chapter 7. p. 131-142.

COMPRESSIVE PROPERTIES OF SOYBEAN OIL-BASED POLYMERS AT QUASI-STATIC AND DYNAMIC STRAIN RATES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Song, B., Chen, W., Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z. 2006. Compressive properties of soybean oil-based polymers at quasi-static and dynamic strain rates. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 99:2759-2770.

DEVELOPMENT OF SOYBEAN OIL/FLAX FIBER BASED COMPOSITES BY COMPRESSION MOLDING METHOD - (Abstract Only)

Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z., Akin, D.E., Barton Ii, F.E. 2005. Development of soybean oil/flax fiber based composites by compression molding method. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society. pg. 106

PREPARATION OF EPOXIDIZED SOYBEAN OIL/CLAY NANOCOMPOSITES - (Abstract Only)

Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z. 2005. Preparation of epoxidized soybean oil/clay nanocomposites. World Oleochemical Conference. p. 145.

STUDY ON VISCOELASTIC AND ENERGY ABSORBING PROPERTIES OF EPOXIDIZED SOYBEAN OIL POLYMERS - (Abstract Only)

Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z. 2004. Study on viscoelastic and energy absorbing properties of epoxidized soybean oil polymers. Great Lakes Regional American Chemical Society Symposium.

CROSS-LINKERS CONTROL THE VISCOELASTIC PROPERTIES OF SOYBEAN OIL BASED BIOMATERIALS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, J., Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z., Carriere, C.J. 2004. Cross-linkers control the viscoelastic properties of soybean oil based biomaterials. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 81(8):813-816.

PREPARATION OF SOY-BASED COMPOSITES REINFORCED WITH PROTEIN COATED FLAX FIBER - (Proceedings)

Liu, Z., Akin, D.E., Barton Ii, F.E., Onwulata, C.I., Erhan, S.Z. 2004. Preparation of soy-based composites reinforced with protein coated flax fiber. UJNR Food & Agricultural Panel Proceedings. p. 134.

SOLID FREEFORM FABRICATION OF SOYBEAN OIL BASED COMPOSITES REINFORCED WITH CLAY AND FIBERS. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z., Calvert, P.D. 2004. Solid freeform fabrication of soybean oil based composites reinforced with clay and fibers. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 81(6):605-610.

FRICTION AND OXIDATION BEHAVIOR OF VEGETABLE OIL DERIVATIVES AS LUBRICANTS: SUBSTITUTION CHAIN LENGTH EFFECTS - (Abstract Only) - (20-May-04)

VISCOELASTIC AND ENERGY ABSORBING PROPERTIES OF SOYBASED MATERIALS - (Abstract Only)

Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z. 2004. Viscoelastic and energy absorbing properties of soybased materials. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society. p. 75.

PREPARATION, CHARACTERIZATION AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF EPOXIDIZED SOYBEAN OIL/CLAY NANOCOMPOSITES - (Abstract Only)

Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z., Xu, J. 2004. Preparation, characterization and mechanical properties of epoxidized soybean oil/clay nanocomposites. Materials Research Society Proceedings. p. 322.

SOLID FREEFORM FABRICATION METHOD: EPOXIDIZED SOYBEAN OIL BASED COMPOSITES - (Abstract Only)

Erhan, S.Z., Liu, Z. 2004. Solid freeform fabrication method: epoxidized soybean oil based composites. American Association of Cereal Chemists Meetings.

SYNTHESIS OF NOVEL TRIACYLGLYCEROL MOLECULE WITH IMPROVED HIGH AND LOW TEMPERATURE BEHAVIOR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Adhvaryu, A., Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z. 2005. Synthesis of novel triacylglycerol molecule with improved high and low temperature behavior. Industrial Crops and Products. 21:113-119.

PREPARATION, CHARACTERIZATION AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF EPOXIDIZED SOYBEAN OIL/CLAY NANOCOMPOSITES - (Abstract Only)

Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z., Xu, J. 2004. Preparation, characterization and mechanical properties of epoxidized soybean oil/clay nanocomposites [abstract]. Materials Research Society Proceedings.

TRIBOLOGICAL AND OXIDATION PROPERTIES OF CHEMICALLY MODIFIED VEGETABLE OILS AS LUBRICANTS - (Abstract Only)

Sharma, B.K., Adhvaryu, A., Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z. 2004. Tribological and oxidation properties of chemically modified vegetable oils as lubricants. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society. p. 78.

BIODEGRADATION BEHAVIOR OF SOME VEGETABLE OIL-BASED POLYMERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shogren, R.L., Petrovic, Z., Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z. 2004. Biodegradation behavior of some vegetable oil-based polymers [abstract]. Polymers and the Environment. 12(3):492351:173-178.

SOLID FREEFORM FABRICATION OF EPOXIDIZED SOYBEAN OIL/EPOXY COMPOSITES WITH DI, TRI, AND POLYETHYLENE AMINE CURING AGENTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z., Calvert, P.D. 2004. Solid freeform fabrication of epoxidized soybean oil/epoxy composites with di, tri, and polyethylene amine curing agents. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 93:356-363.

SOYBEAN OIL BASED COMPOSITES - (Proceedings)

Erhan, S.Z., Liu, Z. 2004. Soybean oil based composites. International Soybean Processing and Utilization Conference. p. 738-744.

DEVELOPMENT OF SOYBEAN OIL-BASED ENERGY ABSORBING MATERIALS - (Proceedings)

Erhan, S.Z., Liu, Z. 2003. Development of soybean oil-based energy absorbing materials. UJNR Food & Agricultural Panel Proceedings.

CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF VEGETABLE OILS FOR LUBRICANT BASESTOCKS - (Proceedings)

Erhan, S.Z., Adhvaryu, A., Liu, Z. 2003. Chemical modification of vegetable oils for lubricant basestocks. American Society of Mechanical Engineers. p. 369-380.

BIODEGRADATION BEHAVIOR OF SOME VEGETABLE OIL-BASED POLYMERS - (Abstract Only)

Shogren, R.L., Petrovic, Z., Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z. 2003. Biodegradation behavior of some vegetable oil-based polymers. Bio Environmental Polymer Society. p. 37.

STUDY ON SURFACE ACTIVITIES OF POLYMER SURFACTANT BY RING-OPENING POLYMERIZATION OF EPOXIDIZED SOYBEAN OIL - (Abstract Only)

LIU, Z., ERHAN, S.Z., BIRESAW, G. STUDY ON SURFACE ACTIVITIES OF POLYMER SURFACTANT BY RING-OPENING POLYMERIZATION OF EPOXIDIZED SOYBEAN OIL. ANNUAL MEETING AND EXPO OF THE AMERICAN OIL CHEMISTS SOCIETY. 2003. p.81.

CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF VEGETABLE OILS FOR LUBRICANT BASESTOCKS - (Abstract Only)

ERHAN, S.Z., ADHVARYU, A., LIU, Z. CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF VEGETABLE OILS FOR LUBRICANT BASESTOCKS. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS,Salszburg, Austria, 5/2003. pp.369-380.

CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF VEGETABLE OIL FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS - (Abstract Only)

ADHVARYU, A., LIU, Z., ERHAN, S.Z. CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF VEGETABLE OIL FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS. SOCIETY OF TRIBOLOGISTS AND LUBRICATION ENGINEERS, New York, NY. 2003. pp.106.

PREPARATION OF SOYBEAN OIL BASED COMPOSITES REINFORCED WITH FLAX FIBER - (Abstract Only)

LIU, Z., ERHAN, S.Z., AKIN, D.E., BARTON II, F.E. PREPARATION OF SOYBEAN OIL BASED COMPOSITES REINFORCED WITH FLAX FIBER. UNITED STATES JAPAN NATURAL RESOURCES PROTEIN PANEL. 2002. Abstract. p.NN-1.

Preparation of Soybean Oil Based Composites Reinforced with Flax Fiber - (Proceedings)

Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z., Akin, D.E., Barton Ii, F.E. 2002. Preparation of Soybean Oil Based Composites Reinforced with Flax Fiber. United States Japan Natural Resources Protein Panel.

USE OF SOYBEAN OIL IN FUNCTIONAL FLUIDS - (Abstract Only) - (09-Nov-02)

USE OF SOYBEAN OIL IN FUNCTIONAL FLUIDS - (Abstract Only)

ERHAN, S.Z., ADHVARYU, A., LIU, Z. USE OF SOYBEAN OIL IN FUNCTIONAL FLUIDS. MEETING ABSTRACT, Soy Conference and Exhibition, Beijing, China. 2002. pp.34

EXTRUSION FREEFORM FABRICATION OF SOYBEAN OIL BASED COMPOSITES BY DIRECT DEPOSITION - (Proceedings)

LIU, Z., ERHAN, S.Z. EXTRUSION FREEFORM FABRICATION OF SOYBEAN OIL BASED COMPOSITES BY DIRECT DEPOSITION. Proceedings of International Soy Conference. 2002. p.NN-1-NN-8.

USE OF SOYBEAN OIL IN FUNCTIONAL FLUIDS - (Proceedings)

ERHAN, S.Z., ADHVARYU, A., LIU, Z. USE OF SOYBEAN OIL IN FUNCTIONAL FLUIDS. International Soy Conference and Exhibition, Iguassu Falls, PR, Brazil, 6/2-6/2002. pp.292-293.

SOLID FREEFORM FABRICATION OF SOYBEAN OIL-BASED COMPOSITES - (Abstract Only) - (15-Aug-02)

USE OF VEGETABLE OILS IN FUNCTIONAL FLUIDS - (Abstract Only) - (15-Aug-02)

SOLID FREEFORM FABRICATION OF EPOXIDIZED SOYBEAN OIL/EPOXY COMPOSITES - (Abstract Only) - (12-Jun-02)

INNOVATIVE NON-FOOD USES OF SOYBEAN OIL - (Proceedings) - (06-Jun-02)

SURFACE PROPERTIES OF SOY-BASED POLYSOAPS - (Abstract Only) - (23-May-02)

DEVELOPMENT OF SOYBEAN OIL/EPOXY/CLAY BASED COMPOSITES BY SOLID FREEFORM FABRICATION METHOD - (Abstract Only) - (08-May-02)

PREPARATION OF POLYMER SURFACTANT BY RING-OPENING POLYMERIZATION OF EPOXIDIZED SOYBEAN OIL - (Abstract Only) - (17-Apr-02)

A POTENTIAL BIODEGRADABLE RUBBER -- VISCOELASTIC PROPERTIES OF A SOYBEAN OIL BASED COMPOSITE - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (13-Feb-02)

DEVELOPMENT OF SOYBEAN OIL-BASED COMPOSITES BY SOLID FREEFORM FABRICATION METHOD: EPOXIDIZED SOYBEAN OIL WITH BIS OR POLYALKYLENEAMINE CURING AGENTSSYSTEM - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (19-Nov-01)

A POTENTIAL BIODEGRADABLE RUBBER -- VISCOELASTIC PROPERTIES OF A SOYBEAN OIL BASED COMPOSITE - (Abstract Only) - (25-Oct-01)

DEVELOPMENT OF SOYBEAN OIL-EPOXY RESIN COMPOSITES BY SOLID FREEFORM FABRICATION METHOD - (Proceedings) - (20-Oct-01)

SOYBEAN OIL-BASED COMPOSITES - (Abstract Only) - (20-Sep-01)

SOLID FREEFORM FABRICATION OF SOYBEAN OIL BASED COMPOSITES BY DIRECT DEPOSITION - (Proceedings) - (30-Aug-01)

SOLID FREEFORM FABRICATION OF SOYBEAN OIL BASED COMPOSITES BY DIRECT DEPOSITION - (Abstract Only) - (30-Aug-01)

CONVERSION OF SOYBEAN OIL INTO ION EXCHANGE RESINS - (Abstract Only) - (16-May-01)

DEVELOPMENT OF SOYBEAN OIL-BASED COMPOSITES BY SOLID FREEFORM FABRICATION METHOD - (Abstract Only) - (25-Nov-00)

OXIDATION KINETIC STUDIES OF OILS DERIVED FROM UNMODIFIED AND GENETICALLY MODIFIED VEGETABLES USING PRESSURIZED DIFFERENTIAL SCANNING CALORIMETRY ANDNUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE SPECTROSCOPY - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (02-Jul-00)