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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.

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.

Effect of orientation on the morphology and mechanical properties of PLA/starch composite filaments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shogren, R.L., Selling, G.W., Willett, J.L. 2011. Effect of orientation on the morphology and mechanical properties of PLA/starch composite filaments. Polymers and the Environment. 19(2):329-334.

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

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

DFT Molecular Dynamics (DFTMD) Simulations of Carbohydrates: I. COSMO Solvated Alpha-maltose - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Momany, F.A., Willett, J.L., Schnupf, U. 2010. DFT Molecular Dynamics (DFTMD) Simulations of Carbohydrates: I. COSMO Solvated Alpha-maltose. Journal of Molecular Structure (Theochem).

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.

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

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

DFTMD Studies of Glucose and Epimers: Anomeric Ratios Rotamer Populations, and Hydration Energies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schnupf, U., Willett, J.L., Momany, F.A. 2010. DFTMD Studies of Glucose and Epimers: Anomeric Ratios Rotamer Populations, and Hydration Energies. Carbohydrate Research. 345(1):503-511.

27ps DFT Molecular Dynamics Simulation of a-maltose: A Reduced Basis Set Study. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schnupf, U., Willett, J.L., Momany, F.A. 2009. 27ps DFT Molecular Dynamics Simulation of a-maltose: A Reduced Basis Set Study.. Journal of Computational Chemistry.

27ps DFTMD Simulations of Maltose using a Reduced Basis Set - (Abstract Only)

Momany, F.A., Schnupf, U., Willett, J.L. 2009. 27ps DFTMD Simulations of Maltose using a Reduced Basis Set. Meeting Abstract #334.

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. #.

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.

Molecular Dynamics Simulations of a Cyclic DP-240 Amylose Fragment in a Periodic Cell: Glass Transition Temperature and Water Diffusion - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Momany, F.A., Willett, J.L., Schnupf, U. 2009. Molecular Dynamics Simulations of a Cyclic DP-240 Amylose Fragment in a Periodic Cell: Glass Transition Temperature and Water Diffusion. Carbohydrate Polymers. 78(1):978-986.

Solvent-Free Polymerization of L-Aspartic Acid in the Presence of D-Sorbitol to Obtain Water Soluble or Network Copolymers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shogren, R.L., Doll, K.M., Willett, J.L., Swift, G. 2009. Solvent-Free Polymerization of L-Aspartic Acid in the Presence of D-Sorbitol to Obtain Water Soluble or Network Copolymers. Polymers and the Environment. 17(1):103-108.

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.

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

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

Density Functional Study of the Infrared Spectrum of Glucose and Glucose Monohydrates in the OH Stretch Region - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bosma, W.B., Schnupf, U., Willett, J.L., Momany, F.A. 2009. Density Functional Study of the Infrared Spectrum of Glucose and Glucose Monohydrates in the OH Stretch Region. Journal of Molecular Structure (Theochem). 905(1):59-69.

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

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

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.

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.

DFT Conformation and Energies of Amylose Fragments at Atomic Resolution Part I: Syn Forms of Alpha-Maltotetraose - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schnupf, U., Willett, J.L., Bosma, W.B., Momany, F.A. 2009. DFT Conformation and Energies of Amylose Fragments at Atomic Resolution Part I: Syn Forms of Alpha-Maltotetraose. Carbohydrate Research. 344(1):362-373.

DFT Conformation and Energies of Amylose Fragments at Atomic Resolution Part 2: “Band-flip” and “Kink” Forms of Alpha-Maltotetraose - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schnupf, U., Willett, J.L., Momany, F.A. 2009. DFT Conformation and Energies of Amylose Fragments at Atomic Resolution Part 2: “Band-flip” and “Kink” Forms of Alpha-Maltotetraose. Carbohydrate Research. 344(1):374-383.

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

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

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.

Properties of Copolymers of Aspartic Acid and Aliphatic Dicarboxylic Acids Prepared by Reactive Extrusion - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shogren, R.L., Willett, J.L., Westmoreland, D., Gonzalez, S., Doll, K.M., Swift, G. 2008. Properties of Copolymers of Aspartic Acid and Aliphatic Dicarboxylic Acids Prepared by Reactive Extrusion. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 110:3348-3354.

How to select basis sets and computational methods for carbohydrate modeling - (Abstract Only)

Schnupf, U., Willett, J.L., Bosma, W.B., Momany, F.A. 2008. How to select basis sets and computational methods for carbohydrate modeling. Midwest Theoretical Chemistry Conference. xx.

Distinguishing Between Monosaccharides Using Infrared Spectroscopy: DFT Calculations on Glucose and its Epimers - (Abstract Only)

Bosma, W.B., Schnupf, U., Willett, J.L., Momany, F.A. 2008. Distinguishing Between Monosaccharides Using Infrared Spectroscopy: DFT Calculations on Glucose and its Epimers. Midwest Theoretical Chemistry Conference. xx.

DFT Solvation Studies of Carbohydrates: Solvation effects in alpha-linked carbohydrates - (Abstract Only)

Schnupf, U., Willett, J.L., Momany, F.A. 2008. DFT Solvation Studies of Carbohydrates: Solvation effects in alpha-linked carbohydrates. Meeting Abstract. xx.

DFT studies of the conformation and relative energies of alpha-maltotetraose (DP-4): An amylose fragment at atomic resolution - (Abstract Only)

Momany, F.A., Willett, J.L., Schnupf, U. 2008. DFT studies of the conformation and relative energies of alpha-maltotetraose (DP-4): An amylose fragment at atomic resolution. Meeting Abstract. xx.

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.

Constant energy DFT molecular dynamics simulations of solvated carbohydrates at the B3LYP/6-31+G* level of theory - (Abstract Only)

Momany, F.A., Schnupf, U., Willett, J.L. 2008. Constant energy DFT molecular dynamics simulations of solvated carbohydrates at the B3LYP/6-31+G* level of theory. Meeting Abstract. xx.

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.

Mechanical Properties of Green Composites with Poly(caprolactone) and Wheat Gluten - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Mohamed, A., Biresaw, G., Willett, J.L. 2008. Mechanical Properties of Green Composites with Poly(caprolactone) and Wheat Gluten. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 110(4):2218-2226.

A new era of carbohydrate modeling using cutting edge DFT methods - (Abstract Only)

Schnupf, U., Willett, J.L., Bosma, W.B., Momany, F.A. 2008. A new era of carbohydrate modeling using cutting edge DFT methods. American Chemical Society Abstracts. xx.

Ab initio modeling of carbohydrates: on the proper selection of computational methods and basis sets - (Abstract Only)

Schnupf, U., Willett, J.L., Bosma, W.B., Momany, F.A. 2008. Ab initio modeling of carbohydrates: on the proper selection of computational methods and basis sets. American Chemical Society Abstracts. xx.

Responsive starch-based materials - (Proceedings) - (09-Jan-08)

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.

Humidity-responsive starch-poly (methyl acrylate) films. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Willett, J.L. 2008. Humidity-responsive starch-poly (methyl acrylate) films. Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics. 209(1):764-772.

DFT solvation studies of carbohydrates: implicit and explicit solvation - (Abstract Only)

Schnupf, U., Willett, J.L., Bosma, W.B., Momany, F.A. 2008. DFT solvation studies of carbohydrates: implicit and explicit solvation. American Chemical Society Abstracts. xx.

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.

Thermal and physical characterization of glycerol polyesters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Holser, R.A., Willett, J.L., Vaughn, S.F. 2008. Thermal and physical characterization of glycerol polyesters. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy. 2(1):1-3.

DFT CONFORMATIONAL STUDIES OF ALPHA-MALTOTRIOSE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schnupf, U., Willett, J.L., Bosma, W., Momany, F.A. 2008. DFT conformational studies of alpha-maltotriose. Journal of Computational Chemistry. 29(7):1103-1112.

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

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

CORN GLUTEN MEAL AS A THERMOPLASTIC RESIN: EFFECT OF PLASTICIZERS AND WATER CONTENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lawton Jr, J.W., Selling, G.W., Willett, J.L. 2008. CORN GLUTEN MEAL AS A THERMOPLASTIC RESIN: EFFECT OF PLASTICIZERS AND WATER CONTENT. Cereal Chemistry. 85(2):102-108.

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

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

DFT STUDY OF ALPHA-MALTOSE: INFLUENCE OF HYDROXYL ORIENTATIONS ON THE GLYCOSIDIC BOND - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Momany, F.A., Schnupf, U., Willett, J.L., Bosma, W. 2007. DFT study of alpha-maltose: influence of hydroxyl orientations on the glycosidic bond. Structural Chemistry. 18(5):611-632.

DFT studies of the disaccharide, a-maltose: relaxed isopotential maps. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schnupf, U., Willett, J.L., Bosma, W., Momany, F.A. 2007. DFT studies of the disaccharide, a-maltose: relaxed isopotential maps. Carbohydrate Research. 342(15):2270-2285.

DFT STUDIES OF HYDRATED CARBOHYDRATES: DFT MOLECULAR DYNAMICS SIMULATIONS AT THE B3LYP/6-31+G* LEVEL OF THEORY - (Abstract Only)

Momany, F.A., Schnupf, U., Willett, J.L., Bosma, W. 2007. DFT STUDIES OF HYDRATED CARBOHYDRATES: DFT MOLECULAR DYNAMICS SIMULATIONS AT THE B3LYP/6-31+G* LEVEL OF THEORY. Meeting Abstract. xx.

IR SPECTRA BY DFT FOR GLUCOSE AND ITS EPIMERS: A COMPARISON BETWEEN VACUUM AND SOLVATED SPECTRA - (Abstract Only)

Bosma, W., Schnupf, U., Willett, J.L., Momany, F.A. 2007. IR SPECTRA BY DFT FOR GLUCOSE AND ITS EPIMERS: A COMPARISON BETWEEN VACUUM AND SOLVATED SPECTRA. Meeting Abstract. xx.

DFT STUDIES OF DP-3 AMYLOSE FRAGMENTS - (Abstract Only)

Schnupf, U., Momany, F.A., Willett, J.L., Bosma, W. 2007. DFT STUDIES OF DP-3 AMYLOSE FRAGMENTS. Meeting Abstract. xx.

DENSITY FUNCTIONAL CALCULATION OF ENERGIES AND VIBRATIONAL FREQUENCIES OF GLUCOSE AND GLUCOSE-WATER COMPLEXES: WATER PLACEMENT AND GLUCOSE CONFORMATIONAL EFFECTS ON THE CALCULATED INFRARED SPECTRUM - (Abstract Only)

Bosma, W., Schnupf, U., Willett, J.L., Momany, F.A. 2007. DENSITY FUNCTIONAL CALCULATION OF ENERGIES AND VIBRATIONAL FREQUENCIES OF GLUCOSE AND GLUCOSE-WATER COMPLEXES: WATER PLACEMENT AND GLUCOSE CONFORMATIONAL EFFECTS ON THE CALCULATED INFRARED SPECTRUM. Meeting Abstract. xx.

DFT SOLVATION STUDIES OF CARBOHYDRATES: DETERMINATION OF ACCURATE ALPHA/BETA-ANOMERIC RATIOS - (Abstract Only)

Schnupf, U., Willett, J.L., Bosma, W., Momany, F.A. 2007. DFT SOLVATION STUDIES OF CARBOHYDRATES: DETERMINATION OF ACCURATE ALPHA/BETA-ANOMERIC RATIOS. Meeting Abstract. xx.

POLY(LACTIC ACID) GREEN COMPOSITES USING OILSEED COPRODUCTS AS FILLERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, C., Evangelista, R.L., Liu, L.S., Cermak, S.C., Hojillaevangelist, M.P., Willett, J.L. 2007. Poly(lactic acid) green composites using oilseed coproducts as fillers. Industrial Crops and Products. 26(1):36-43.

PREPARATION OF SORBITOL CITRATE POLYESTERS BY REACTIVE EXTRUSION AND APPLICATION AS INHIBITIORS OF CALCIUM CARBONATE PRECIPITATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shogren, R.L., Gonzalez, S.O., Willett, J.L., Graiver, D., Swift, G. 2007. Preparation of sorbitol citrate polyesters by reactive extrusion and application as inhibitiors of calcium carbonate precipitation. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy. 1(2):229-237.

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.

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.

DFT SOLVATION STUDIES OF CARBOHYDRATES: THE EFFECT OF DIFFERENT HYDRATION MODELS ON THE INTERNAL COORDINATES AND ALPH/BETA-ANOMERIC RATIOS OF EPIMERS OF GLUCOSE - (Abstract Only)

Schnupf, U., Willett, J.L., Momany, F.A. 2007. DFT SOLVATION STUDIES OF CARBOHYDRATES: THE EFFECT OF DIFFERENT HYDRATION MODELS ON THE INTERNAL COORDINATES AND ALPH/BETA-ANOMERIC RATIOS OF EPIMERS OF GLUCOSE. Meeting Abstract. xx.

THERMOPLASTIC STARCH-KRAFT LIGNIN-GLYCEROL BLENDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stevens, E.S., Willett, J.L., Shogren, R.L. 2007. Thermoplastic starch-kraft lignin-glycerol blends. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy. 1(3):351-359.

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

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

ANALYSIS OF OH STRETCHING FREQUENCIES IN GLUCOSE AND GLUCOSE MONOHYDRATES CALCULATED BY DFT: ROTOMER AND WATER PLACEMENT EFFECTS ON THE CALCULATED SPECTRUM - (Abstract Only)

Bosma, W., Schnupf, U., Willett, J.L., Momany, F.A. 2007. ANALYSIS OF OH STRETCHING FREQUENCIES IN GLUCOSE AND GLUCOSE MONOHYDRATES CALCULATED BY DFT: ROTOMER AND WATER PLACEMENT EFFECTS ON THE CALCULATED SPECTRUM. Meeting Abstract. xx.

DFT OPTIMIZATION STUDIES OF ALPHA-MALTOSE: ISO-ENERGETIC AND INTERNAL COORDINATE CONTOUR MAPS UPON ROTATION ABOUT THE GLYCOSIDIC BONDS - (Abstract Only)

Momany, F.A., Willett, J.L., Bosma, W., Schnupf, U. 2007. DFT OPTIMIZATION STUDIES OF ALPHA-MALTOSE: ISO-ENERGETIC AND INTERNAL COORDINATE CONTOUR MAPS UPON ROTATION ABOUT THE GLYCOSIDIC BONDS. Meeting Abstract. xx.

DFT STUDY OF A- AND B-D-ALLOPYRANOSE AT THE B3LYP/6-311++G** LEVEL OF THEORY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schnupf, U., Willett, J.L., Bosma, W.B., Momany, F.A. 2006. DFT study of Alpha- and BETA-allopyranose at the B3LYP/6-311++G* level of theory. Carbohydrate Research. 342:196-216.

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

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

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.

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

Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, C., Evangelista, R.L., Liu, L.S., Cermak, S.C., Hojillaevangelist, M.P., Willett, J.L. 2006. Green composites of poly(lactic acid) and oilseed co-products [abstract]. UJNR Annual Meeting. P.21.

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

Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, L.S., Liu, C., Cermak, S.C., Evangelista, R.L., Hojillaevangelist, M.P., Willett, J.L. 2006. Preparation and characterization of poly (lactic acid) green composites using agricultural co-products as fillers [abstract]. World Conference & Exhibition on Oilseed/Vegetable Oil Utilization, Istanbul, Turkey.

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

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

EVALUATION OF POLY(LACTIC ACID) AND SUGAR BEET PULP GREEN COMPOSITES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, L.S., Willett, J.L. 2006. Preparation of poly(lactic acid) and sugar beet pulp green composites. Polymers and the Environment. 15(1):1-6.

STEPWISE HYDRATION OF CELLOBIOSE BY DFT METHODS: 1. CONFORMATIONAL AND STRUCTURAL CHANGES BROUGHT ABOUT BY THE ADDITION OF ONE TO FOUR WATER MOLECULES. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bosma, W., Appell, M.D., Willett, J.L., Momany, F.A. 2006. Stepwise hydration of cellobiose by DFT methods: 1. Conformational and structural changes brought about by the addition of one to four water molecules. Journal of Molecular Structure (Theochem). 776:1-19.

STEPWISE HYDRATION OF CELLOBIOSE BY DFT METHODS: 2. ENERGY CONTRIBUTIONS TO RELATIVE STABILITIES OF CELLOBIOSE (H2O)1-4 COMPLEXES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bosma, W., Appell, M.D., Willett, J.L., Momany, F.A. 2006. Stepwise hydration of cellobiose by DFT methods: 2. Energy contributions to relative stabilities of cellobiose (H2O)1-4 complexes. Journal of Molecular Structure (Theochem). 776:21-31.

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

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

DFT STUDIES OF DP-4 AMYLOSE FRAGMENTS: COMPARISON WITH THE DISACCHARIDE MALTOSE - (Abstract Only)

Momany, F.A., Schnupf, U., Willett, J.L., Bosma, W. 2006. Dft studies of dp-4 amylose fragments: comparison with the disaccharide maltose [abstract]. American Chemical Society. Paper No. 105.

PREPARATION OF SORBITOL CITRATE POLYESTERS BY REACTIVE EXTRUSION - (Abstract Only)

Shogren, R.L., Gonzalez, S.O., Willett, J.L., Gravier, D., Swift, G. 2006. Preparation of sorbitol citrate polyesters by reactive extrusion [abstract]. American Chemical Society. Paper No. 8.

DFT STUDY OF CARBOHYDRATES: A COMPARISON BETWEEN THE EPIMERS OF GLUCOSE - (Abstract Only)

Schnupf, U., Willett, J.L., Momany, F.A. 2006. DFT study of carbohydrates: A comparison between the epimers of glucose [abstract]. Midwest Chemistry Conference. n.10.

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

Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, L.S., Liu, C., Cermak, S.C., Evangelista, R.L., Hojillaevangelist, M.P., Willett, J.L. 2006. Green composites using poly(lactic acid) and agricultural co-products [abstract]. Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference. p.64. n.190.

SOLVENT FREE POLYMERIZATION OF CITRIC ACID AND D-SORBITOL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Doll, K.M., Shogren, R.L., Willett, J.L., Swift, G. 2006. Solvent free polymerization of citric acid and D-sorbitol. Journal of Polymer Science A. 44:4259-4267.

PREPARATION AND PROPERTIES OF SORBITOL CITRATE POLYESTERS - (Abstract Only)

Shogren, R.L., Doll, K.M., Gonzalez, S.O., Willett, J.L., Swift, G. 2006. Preparation and properties of sorbitol citrate polyesters [abstract]. BioEnvironmental Polymer Society Meeting. p.93.

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.

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.

MOLECULAR DYNAMICS SIMULATIONS OF A CYCLIC-DP-240 AMYLOSE FRAGMENT: GLASS TRANSITION TEMPERATURE STUDY - (Abstract Only)

Momany, F.A., Willett, J.L. 2006. Molecular dynamics simulations of a cyclic-DP-240 amylose fragment: glass transition temperature study [abstract]. 37th Great Lakes Regional Meeting. p.173.

TWO-STAGE EXTRUSION OF PLASTICIZED PECTIN/PVOH BLENDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fishman, M.L., Coffin, D.R., Onwulata, C.I., Willett, J.L. Two-stage extrusion of plasticized pectin/pvoh blends. 2006. Carbohydrate Polymers 65,p.421-429.

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

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

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

Finkenstadt, V.L., Cermak, S.C., Willett, J.L. 2006. Preparation and characterization of poly(lactic acid) green composites using agricultural co-products as fillers [abstract]. American Chemical Society. n.10.

SOLVATION STUDIES BY DFT OF CARBOHYDRATES: A/B-ANOMERIC RATIOS OF EPIMERS OF GLUCOSE USING A CONTINUUM-SOLVATION MODEL (COSMO). - (Abstract Only)

Schnupf, U., Willett, J.L., Momany, F.A. 2006. Solvation studies by DFT of carbohydrates: A/B-anomeric ratios of epimers of glucose using a continuum-solvation model (cosmo) [abstract]. American Chemical Society. n.130.

COMPUTER MODELING OF B-CELLOBIOSE IN A SOLVENT ENVIRONMENT: DFT CALCULATIONS USING IMPLICIT AND EXPLICIT SOLVENT MODELS - (Abstract Only)

Bosma, W., Schnupf, U., Willett, J.L., Momany, F.A. 2006. Computer modeling of b-cellobiose in a solvent environment: DFT calculations using implicit and explicit solvent models [abstract]. American Chemical Society. n.16.

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.

DFT STUDY OF A- AND B-D-GALACTOPYRANOSE AT THE B3LYP/6-311++G** LEVEL OF THEORY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Momany, F.A., Appell, M.D., Willett, J.L., Schnupf, U., Bosma, W.B. 2006. DFT study of A- and B-D-galactopyranose at the B3lYP/6-311++G** level of theory. Carbohydrate Research. p.525-537.

STRUCTURAL CHARACTERIZATION OF A-ZEIN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Momany, F.A., Sessa, D.J., Lawton Jr, J.W., Selling, G.W., Hamaker, S.A., Willett, J.L. 2005. Structural characterization of a-zein. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 54:p.543-547.

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.

CHARACTERIZATION OF FUNCTIONALIZED ELECTROACTIVE BIOPOLYMERS - (Book / Chapter)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Willett, J.L. 2006. Characterization of functionalized electroactive biopolymers. American Chemical Society Symposium Series. p.256-261.

MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF THERMOPLASTIC STARCH COMPOSITES USING CARBON BLACK AS A CONDUCTIVE FILLER - (Proceedings)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Willett, J.L. 2005. Mechanical and electrical properties of thermoplastic starch composites using carbon black as a conductive filler [abstract]. Proceedings of UJNR Food & Agricultural Panel. p.106.

EXTRUDED AND INJECTION MOLDED BIOPOLYMERS: PROPERTIES OF POLYLACTIC ACID PLA/SUGAR-BEET PULP BLENDS, AND WHEY PROTEIN/CORN GLUTEN MEAL (CGM) - (Proceedings)

Onwulata, C.I., Liu, L.S., Finkenstadt, V.L., Willett, J.L. 2005. Extruded and injection molded biopolymers: properties of polylactic acid pla/sugar-beet pulp blends, and whey protein/corn gluten meal (cgm). UJNR Food & Agricultural Panel Proceedings. November 21-29,2005. Fuji,Japan. p.99-105.

RHEOLOGICAL STUDIES UTILIZING VARIOUS LOTS OF ZEIN IN N, N-DIMETHYLFORMAMIDE SOLUTIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Selling, G.W., Lawton Jr, J.W., Bean, S., Dunlap, C.A., Sessa, D.J., Willett, J.L., Byars, J.A. 2005. Rheological studies utilizing various lots of zein in N, N-dimethylformamide solutions. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 2:40.

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.

POLYMERIZATION OF L-ASPARTIC ACID TO POLYSUCCINIMIDE AND COPOLY(SUCCINIMIDE-ASPARTATE) IN SUPERCRITICAL CARBON DIOXIDE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Doll, K.M., Shogren, R.L., Holser, R.A., Willett, J.L., Swift, G. 2005. Polymerization of L-aspartic acid to polysuccinimide and copoly(succinimide-aspartate) in supercritical carbon dioxide. Letters in Organic Chemistry. 2:687-689.

REACTIVE EXTRUSION OF STARCH-POLYACRYLAMIDE GRAFT COPOLYMERS USING VARIOUS STARCHES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Willett, J.L., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2006. Reactive extrusion of starch-polyacrylamide graft copolymers using various starches. Polymers and the Environment. 14:125-129.

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.

DFT STUDIES OF HYDRATED CARBOHYDRATES:EXPLICIT WATER MOLECULE AROUND GLUCOSE AND CELLOBIOSE GEOMETRY OPTIMIZED AT B3LYP/6-311++G** - (Abstract Only)

Momany, F.A., Willett, J.L., Appell, M.D., Bosma, W. 2005. DFT studies of hydrated carbohydrates:explicit water molecule around glucose and cellobiose geometry optimized at B3lYP/6-311++G** [abstract]. CD-ROM. International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin.

AGING AND MOISTURE EFFECTS ON THE TENSILE PROPERTIES OF STARCH/POLY(HYDROXYESTER ETHER) COMPOSITES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lawton Jr, J.W., Doane, W.M., Willett, J.L. 2006. Aging and moisture effects on the tensile properties of starch/poly(hydroxyester ether) composites. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. v.100. p.3332-3339.

INTERACTIONS IN POLY(LACTIC ACID) AND POLY(HYDROXY ESTER ETHER) BLENDS STUDIED BY FTIR SPECTROSCOPY AND DIFFERENTIAL SCANNING CALORIMETRY - (Proceedings)

Cao, X., Gordon, S.H., Willett, J.L., Sessa, D.J. 2006. Interactions in poly(lactic acid) and poly(hydroxy ester ether) blends studied by FTIR spectroscopy and differential scanning calorimetry [abstract]. American Chemical Society. 42(2):623-624.

REACTIVE EXTRUSION OF STARCH-POLYACRYLAMIDE GRAFT COPOLYMERS: EFFECTS OF MONOMER/STARCH RATIO AND MOISTURE CONTENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Willett, J.L. 2005. Reactive extrusion of starch-polyacrylamide graft copolymers: effects of monomer/starch ratio and moisture content. Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics. v.206:1648-1652.

MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF STARCH COMPOSITES USING CARBON BLACK AS A CONDUCTIVE FILLER - (Abstract Only)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Willett, J.L. 2005. Mechanical and electrical properties of starch composites using carbon black as a conductive filler [abstract]. American Chemical Society. Paper No.81.

CALCULATIONS TO DETERMINE THE EXPERIMENTAL CONFORMATION OF A CYCLIC INSECT PHEROMONE USING A NOVEL MULTI-FACETED AB INITIO APPROACH - (Abstract Only)

Momany, F.A., Willett, J.L., Bosma, W. 2005. Calculations to determine the experimental conformation of a cyclic insect pheromone using a novel multi-faceted ab initio approach [abstract]. American Chemical Society. Paper No. 98.

STEPWISE HYDRATION OF A DISACCHARIDE: DFT CALCULATIONS OF STRUCTURAL AND ENERGETIC CHANGES AS 1 TO 4 WATER MOLECULES ARE ADDED TO B-CELLOBIOSE - (Abstract Only)

Bosma, W., Appell, M.D., Willett, J.L., Momany, F.A. 2005. Stepwise hydration of a disaccharide: DFT calculations of structural and energetic changes as 1 to 4 water molecules are added to b-cellobiose [abstract]. American Chemical Society. Paper No.94.

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.

B3LYP/6-311++G** GEOMETRY OPTIMIZATION STUDY OF PENTAHYDRATES OF ALPHA- AND BETA-D-GLUCOPYRANOSE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Momany, F.A., Appell, M.D., Willett, J.L., Bosma, W.B. 2005. B3lyp/6-311++g** geometry optimization study of pentahydrates of alpha- and beta-d-glucopyranose. Carbohydrate Research. 340:1638-1655.

PROPERTIES OF ZEIN PROCESSED WITH SODIUM DODECYL SULFATE IN SEMI-DRY STATE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sessa, D.J., Selling, G.W., Willett, J.L., Palmquist, D.E. Properties of zein processed with sodium dodecyl sulfate in semi-dry state. Industrial Crops and Products. 2006. p.111.

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.

TENSILE YIELD PROPERTIES OF STARCH-FILLED POLY(ESTER AMIDE) MATERIALS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Willett, J.L., Felker, F.C. 2005. Tensile yield properties of starch-filled poly(ester amide) materials. Polymer. p.46.

DFT STUDY OF ALPHA- AND BETA-D-MANNOPYRANOSE ATTHE B3LYP/6-311++G** LEVEL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Appell, M.D., Willett, J.L., Momany, F.A. 2005. Dft study of alpha- and beta-d-mannopyranose at the b3lyp/6-311++g** level. Carbohydrate Research. 340:459-468.

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

Finkenstadt, V.L., Willett, J.L. 2004. Direct current electroactivity via ion-conduction in thermoplastic starch and other biopolymers [abstract]. United States Japan Natural Resources. p.59-63.

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

Willett, J.L., Jasberg, B.K., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2004 CD-ROM. Effects of process parameters in reactive extrusion of starch [abstract]. BioEnvironmental Polymer Society.

NATURAL POLYSACCHARIDES AS ELECTROACTIVE BIOMATERIALS - (Abstract Only)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Willett, J.L. 2004. Natural polysaccharides as electroactive biomaterials [abstract]. BioEnvironmental Polymer Society. p.133:355.

PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ELECTROACTIVE BIOPOLYMERS - (Proceedings)

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

THE SYNTHESIS OF POLYSUCCINIMIDE AND COPOLY(SUCCINIMIDE-ASPARTATE) IN A SUPERCRITICAL FLUID - (Abstract Only)

Doll, K.M., Shogren, R.L., Swift, G.G., Willett, J.L. 2004. The synthesis of polysuccinimide and copoly(succinimide-aspartate) in a supercritical fluid [abstract]. 36th Annual Great Lakes Regional American Chemical Society Symposium. p. 175.

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.

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.

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

Parsons, J.D., Willett, J.L., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2004. Comparison of molecular weight of starch-graft-poly(acrylamide) produced by batch reaction and reactive extrusion [abstract]. American Chemical Society. p.196:435.

DENSITY FUNCTIONAL STUDY OF CELLOBIOSE HYDRATES - (Abstract Only)

Bosma, W.B., Appell, M.D., Willett, J.L., Momany, F.A. 2004. Density functional study of cellobiose hydrates [abstract]. American Chemical Society. p.189.

MOLECULAR DYNAMICS SIMULATIONS OF AMYLOSE FRAGMENTS WITH CROSS-LINKING REAGENTS:GLASS TRANSITION TEMPERATURES OF EPICHLOROHYDRIN BRIDGED COMPLEXES - (Abstract Only)

Momany, F.A., Willett, J.L. 2004. Molecular dynamics simulations of amylose fragments with cross-linking reagents:glass transition temperatures of epichlorohydrin bridged complexes [abstract]. American Chemical Society. 190:416.

B3LYP/6-311++G**STUDY OF CONFORMATIONAL PREFERENCES AND THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES OF DISACCHARIDES - (Abstract Only)

Appell, M.D., Cote, G.L., Dunlap, C.A., Willett, J.L., Momany, F.A. 2004. B3lyp/6-311++g**study of conformational preferences and thermodynamic properties of disaccharides [abstract]. American Chemical Society. 189:413.

STARCH FILLED TERNARY POLYMER COMPOSITES II: ROOM TEMPERATURE TENSILE PROPERTIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

St Lawrence, S., Walia, P., Felker, F.C., Willett, J.L. 2004. Starch filled ternary polymer composites ii: room temperature tensile properties [abstract]. Journal of Polymer Engineering and Science. 44(10):1839-1847.

REACTIVE EXTRUSION OF STARCH-POLYACRYLAMIDE GRAFT COPOLYMERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Willett, J.L., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2004. Reactive extrusion of starch-polyacrylamide graft copolymers. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. p.336-339.

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.

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

Willett, J.L., Finkenstadt, V.L. Processing and properties of starch-polyacrylamide graft copolymers prepared using reactive extrusion. 2004. p.44.

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

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

CORN GLUTEN MEAL AS THERMOPLASTIC RESINS - (Abstract Only)

Lawton Jr, J.W., Selling, G.W., Willett, J.L. 2004. Corn gluten meal as thermoplastic resins[abstract]. American Chemical Society Meeting. p.68.

DENSITY FUNCTIONAL STUDY OF THE CHAIR FORMS OF ALPHA- AND BETA-D-ALLOPYRANOSE AT THE B3LYP/6-311++G** LEVEL. - (Abstract Only)

Appell, M.D., Willett, J.L., Momany, F.A. Density functional study of the chair forms of alpha- and beta-d-allopyranose at the b3lyp/6-311++g** level. Midwest Theoretical Chemistry Conference. 2004. {abstract} p. 16.

ZEIN: A NEW LOOK AT AN OLD INDUSTRIAL PROTEIN - (Abstract Only)

Lawton Jr, J.W., Sessa, D.J., Selling, G.W., Willett, J.L. 2004. Zein: a new look at an old industrial protein[abstract]. Association American Cereal Chemists. p.53:138.

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

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

B3LYP/6-311++G**GEOMETRY OPTIMIZATION OF THE CHAIR FORMS OF ALPHA- AND BETA-D-MANNOPYRANOSE - (Abstract Only)

Appell, M.D., Willett, J.L., Momany, F.A. 2004. B3lyp/6-311++g**geometry optimization of the chair forms of alpha- and beta-d-mannopyranose. Computational Chemistry Gordon Research Conference. Abstract no. 4.

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

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

DFT STUDY OF HYDRATED CARBOHYDRATES: THE ELUSIVE HESSIAN - (Abstract Only)

Momany, F.A., Appell, M.D., Willett, J.L. 2004. Dft study of hydrated carbohydrates: the elusive hessian. {abstract} p. 147.

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

Finkenstadt, V.L., Willett, J.L. 2004. Natural polymers as matrices for electroactive materials. American Chemical Society, March 28-April 1, 2004, Anaheim, CA. 2004 CDROM.

REACTIVE EXTRUSION OF STARCH:CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION OF STARCH GRAFT COPOLYMERS - (Abstract Only)

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

PROCESSING AND MODIFICATION OF SOY PROTEINS FOR NON-FOOD APPLICATIONS - (Proceedings)

Hojillaevangelist, M.P., Sessa, D.J., Willett, J.L. 2004. Processing and modification of soy proteins for non-food applications. Soybean Research World Conference Proceedings. p. 1120.

INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY METHOD REVEALS HYDROGEN BONDING AND INTERMOLECULAR INTERACTION BETWEEN COMPONENTS IN POLYMER BLENDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gordon, S.H., Cao, X., Mohamed, A., Willett, J.L. 2005. Infrared spectroscopy method reveals hydrogen bonding and intermolecular interaction between components in polymer blends. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 97(3):813-821.

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

Willett, J.L., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2004. Reactive extrusion of starch-poly acrylamide graft copolymers. Society of Plastics Engineers Proceedings, May 18-20,2004,Chicago,IL. 2004CDROM.

PREPARATION OF STARCH GRAFT COPOLYMER BY REACTIVE EXTRUSION - (Abstract Only)

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

COMPATIBILTY IN POLYLACTIC ACID BASED BLENDS - (Abstract Only)

Biresaw, G., Carriere, C.J., Willett, J.L. 2003. Compatibilty in polylactic acid based blends. (Abstract) American Institute of Chemical Engineers. p.226.

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

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

PHASE SEPARATION AND SHEAR-INDUCED AGGREGATE FORMATION IN STARCH SOLUTIONS. - (Abstract Only)

Kim, S., Xu, J., Carriere, C.J., Willett, J.L. 2003. PHASE SEPARATION AND SHEAR-INDUCED AGGREGATE FORMATION IN STARCH SOLUTIONS.. Meeting Abstract. xx.

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.

INTERFACIAL ADHESION IN MODEL BIOBLENDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biresaw, G., Carriere, C.J., Willett, J.L. 2004. Interfacial adhesion in model bioblends. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 94(1):65-73.

B3LYP/6-311++G** STUDY OF A-AND B-D-GLUCOPYRANOSE AND 1,5-ANHYDRO-GLUCITOL:4C1 AND 1C4 CHAIRS, 3,0B AND B3,0 BOATS, AND SKEW-BOAT CONFORMATIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Appell, M., Strati, G., Willett, J.L., Momany, F.A. 2004. B3LYP/6-311++G** study of z-and B-D-glucopyranose and 1,5-anhydro-D-glucitol:4C1 and 1C4 chairs, 3,0 B and B 3,0 boats, and skew-boat conformations. Carbohydrate Research. n. 339. p. 537-551.

B3LYP/6-311++G** STUDY OF MONOHYDRATES OF A- AND B-D-GLUCOPYRANOSE: HYDROGEN BONDING, STRESS ENERGIES, AND EFFECT OF HYDRATION ON INTERNAL COORDINATES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Momany, F.A., Appell, M., Strati, G., Willett, J.L. 2004. B3LYP/6-311++G** study of monomhydrates of x - and B-D glucopyranose; hydrogen bonding, stress energies, and effect of hydration of internal coordinates. Carbohydrate Research. n. 339. p. 553-567.

WATER TRANSPORT AND MOTION IN STARCH-BASED BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS - (Abstract Only)

Momany, F.A., Willett, J.L. 2004. Water transport and motion in starch based biodegradable materials. Abstract p. 410-423.

ISOLATION OF AMYLOSE FROM STARCH SOLUTIONS BY PHASE SEPARATION* - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, S., Willett, J.L. 2004. Isolation of amylose from starch solutions by phase separation*. Starch/Starke. 56:29-36.

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

Willett, J.L., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2003. Preparation of starch graft copolymers using reactive extrusion. 1st IUPAC International Conference on Bio-based Polymers. p. L41.

STARCH-BASED FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS - (Abstract Only)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Willett, J.L. 2003. Starch-based functional polymers. American Chemical Society. p. 55.

ELECTROACTIVE MATERIALS COMPOSED OF STARCH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Finkenstadt, V.L., Willett, J.L. Electroactive materials composed of starch. 2004. Polymers and the Environment. v. 12. n. 2. p. 43-46.

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

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

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.

A RESISTANCE TECHNIQUE FOR MEASURING MOISTURE CONTENT IN NATIVE STARCHES AND STARCH-BASED PLASTICIZED MATERIALS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

FINKENSTADT, V.L., WILLETT, J.L. A RESISTANCE TECHNIQUE FOR MEASURING MOISTURE CONTENT IN NATIVE STARCHES AND STARCH-BASED PLASTICIZED MATERIALS. CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS 55. 2004. P. 149-154.

B3LYP/6-311++G** STUDIES ON CARBOHYDRATES:EFFECT OF EXPLICIT WATER MOLECULES ON THE CONFORMATION AND ENERGIES OF SELECTED MONO- AND DISACCHARIDES - (Abstract Only)

MOMANY, F.A., APPELL, M.D., WILLETT, J.L. B3LYP/6-311++G** STUDIES ON CARBOHYDRATES:EFFECT OF EXPLICIT WATER MOLECULES ON THE CONFORMATION AND ENERGIES OF SELECTED MONO- AND DISACCHARIDES. MIDWEST THEORETICAL CHEMISTRY CONFERENCE. 2003. Abstract p. 80.

BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER COMPOSITIONS, METHODS FOR MAKING SAME, AND ARTICLES THEREFROM - (Patent Application)

Willett, J.L., Doane, W., St Lawrence, S., Walia, P. 2003. Biodegradable polymer compositions, methods for making same, and articles therefrom. U.S.Patent 6,632,862.

B3LYP/6-311++G** STUDY OF THE BOAT FORMS OF ALPHA- AND BETA-GLUCOPYRANOSE AND ITS MONOSUBSTITUTED EPIMERS - (Abstract Only)

APPELL, M.D., MOMANY, F.A., WILLETT, J.L. B3LYP/6-311++G** STUDY OF THE BOAT FORMS OF ALPHA- AND BETA-GLUCOPYRANOSE AND ITS MONOSUBSTITUTED EPIMERS. MIDWEST THEORETICAL CHEMISTRY CONFERENCE. 2003. Abstract p. 103.

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

FINKENSTADT, V.L., WILLETT, J.L. A RESISTANCE TECHNIQUE FOR DETERMINING MOISTURE CONTENT IN NATIVE AND THERMOPLASTIC STARCH. GREAT LAKES REGIONAL AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY SYMPOSIUM. 2003. Abstract p. 75.

METHOD OF MAKING BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER COMPOSITIONS - (Patent Application)

Willett, J.L., Doane, W., Xu, W., Mang, M., White, J. 2003. Method of making biodegradable polymer compositions. U.S.Patent 6,630,543.

B3LYP/6-311++G** STUDIES ON HYDRATES OF CARBOHYDRATES:EFFECT OF EXPLICIT WATER MOLECULES ON THE CONFORMATION AND ENERGIES OF SELECTED MONO- AND DI-SACCHARIDES. - (Abstract Only)

MOMANY, F.A., APPELL, M.D., WILLETT, J.L. B3LYP/6-311++G** STUDIES ON HYDRATES OF CARBOHYDRATES:EFFECT OF EXPLICIT WATER MOLECULES ON THE CONFORMATION AND ENERGIES OF SELECTED MONO- AND DI-SACCHARIDES.. MEETING ABSTRACT. 2003. Abstract p. 80.

B3LYP/6-311++G** STUDY OF THE BOAT FORMS OF ALPHA- AND BETA-GLUCOPYRANOSE AND ITS MONOSUBSTITUTED EPIMERS. - (Abstract Only)

APPELL, M.D., MOMANY, F.A., WILLETT, J.L. B3LYP/6-311++G** STUDY OF THE BOAT FORMS OF ALPHA- AND BETA-GLUCOPYRANOSE AND ITS MONOSUBSTITUTED EPIMERS.MEETING ABSTRACT. 2003. Abstract p. 100.

INTERFACIAL ADHESION IN POLYSTYRENE/BIODEGRADABLE POLYESTER BLENDS - (Proceedings) - (26-Feb-03)

STARCH FILLED TERNARY POLYMER COMPOSITES I: DYNAMIC MECHANICAL PROPERTIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

ST LAWRENCE, S., WALIA, P., WILLETT, J.L. STARCH FILLED TERNARY POLYMER COMPOSITES I: DYNAMIC MECHANICAL PROPERTIES. JOURNAL OF POLYMER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE. 2004.

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.

PHASE BEHAVIOR, SHEAR EFFECT, AND RHEOLOGY OF STARCH SOLUTIONS - (Abstract Only)

Kim, S., Xu, J., Carriere, C.J., Willett, J.L. 2003. Phase behavior, shear effect, and rheology of starch solutions [abstract]. National Institute of Standards & Technology - Kyoto International Polymer Science Symposium on Polymer Science. Paper No.27.

A NEW LOOK AT AN OLD PROTEIN: ALPHA-ZEIN - (Proceedings)

MOMANY, F.A., SESSA, D.J., LAWTON JR, J.W., WILLETT, J.L. A NEW LOOK AT AN OLD PROTEIN: ALPHA-ZEIN. UNITED STATES JAPAN NATURAL RESOURCES PROTEIN PANEL. 2002.

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.

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

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

B3LYP/6-311++G**STUDY OF THE BOAT CONFORMATIONS OF GLUCOSE - (Abstract Only)

APPELL, M.D., MOMANY, F.A., WILLETT, J.L. B3LYP/6-311++G**STUDY OF THE BOAT CONFORMATIONS OF GLUCOSE. AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY ABSTRACTS. 2003. Abstract p. 35.

BIODEGRADATION OF STARCH/POLYLACTIC ACID/POLY(HYDROXYESTER-ETHER) COMPOSITE BARS IN SOIL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

SHOGREN, R.L., DOANE, W.M., GARLOTTA, D.V., LAWTON JR, J.W., WILLETT, J.L. BIODEGRADATION OF STARCH/POLYLACTIC ACID/POLY(HYDROXYESTER-ETHER) COMPOSITE BARS IN SOIL. POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY. 2003. v. 79. p. 405-411.

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

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

A DFT/AB INITIO STUDY OF HYDROGEN BONDING AND CONFORMATIONAL PREFERENCE IN MODEL CELLOBIOSE ANALOGS USING B3LYP/6-311++G** - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

STRATI, G., WILLETT, J.L., MOMANY, F.A. A DFT/AB INITIO STUDY OF HYDROGEN BONDING AND CONFORMATIONAL PREFERENCE IN MODEL CELLOBIOSE ANALOGS USING B3LYP/6-311++G**. CARBOHYDRATE RESEARCH. 2002. v. 337. p. 1851-1859.

AB INITIO COMPUTATIONAL STUDY OF BETA-D-CELLOBIOSE CONFORMERS USING B3LYP/6-311++G** - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

STRATI, G., WILLETT, J.L., MOMANY, F.A. AB INITIO COMPUTATIONAL STUDY OF BETA-D-CELLOBIOSE CONFORMERS USING B3LYP/6-311++G**. CARBOHYDRATE RESEARCH. 2002. v. 337. p. 1833-1849.

ELECTROACTIVE POLYMERS COMPOSED OF STARCH - (Abstract Only)

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

PREPARATION OF STARCH-G-POLYACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMERS BY REACTIVE EXTRUSION - (Abstract Only)

WILLETT, J.L. PREPARATION OF STARCH-G-POLYACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMERS BY REACTIVE EXTRUSION. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BIO ENVIRONMENTALLY DEGRADABLE POLYMER SOCIETY. 2002. Abstract p. 42.

STRUCTURAL CHARACTERIZATION OF EXTRUDED CORN STARCH/POLYMER FOAMS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (08-Jul-02)

PROCESSING, MECHANICAL PROPERTIES, AND FRACTURE BEHAVIOR OF CEREAL PROTEIN/POLY (HYDROXYL ESTER ETHER) BLENDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (12-Jun-02)

PROCESSING AND PROPERTIES OF EXTRUDED STARCH/POLYMER FOAMS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

WILLETT, J.L., SHOGREN, R.L. PROCESSING AND PROPERTIES OF EXTRUDED STARCH/POLYMER FOAMS. POLYMER. 2002. v. 43. p. 5935-5947.

A NEW LOOK AT AN OLD PROTEIN; ALPHA-ZEINS - (Abstract Only)

MOMANY, F.A., SESSA, D.J., LAWTON JR, J.W., WILLETT, J.L. A NEW LOOK AT AN OLD PROTEIN; ALPHA-ZEINS. UNITED STATES JAPAN NATURAL RESOURCES PROTEIN PANEL. 2002. Abstract p. WW1-WW9.

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

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

MECHANICAL AND THERMAL PROPERTIES OF STARCH-FILLED POLY (D,L-LACTIC ACID)/ POLY (HYDROXY ESTER ETHER) BIODEGRADABLE BLENDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

GARLOTTA, D.V., DOANE, W., SHOGREN, R.L., LAWTON JR, J.W., WILLETT, J.L. MECHANICAL AND THERMAL PROPERTIES OF STARCH-FILLED POLY (D,L-LACTIC ACID)/ POLY (HYDROXY ESTER ETHER) BIODEGRADABLE BLENDS. JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE. 2003. v. 88. p. 1775-1786.

STRESS-STRAIN PROPERTIES OF STARCH-FILLED POLY(ESTER-AMIDE)S - (Abstract Only) - (17-Apr-02)

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

FINKENSTADT, V.L., HITT, H., WILLETT, J.L. CONTROLLED RELEASE USING STARCH AS A FLOATING DOSAGE MATRIX. AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY ABSTRACTS. 2003. Abstract p. 167.

EFFECT OF MOISTURE CONTENT ON TENSILE PROPERTIES OF STARCH/POLY (HYDROXYESTER ETHER) COMPOSITE MATERIALS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

WILLETT, J.L., DOANE, W. EFFECT OF MOISTURE CONTENT ON TENSILE PROPERTIES OF STARCH/POLY(HYDROXYESTER ETHER)COMPOSITE MATERIALS. POLYMER. 2003. v.43. p. 4413-4420.

GELLING OF ZEIN IN SOLUTION - (Abstract Only)

LAWTON JR, J.W., WILLETT, J.L. GELLING OF ZEIN IN SOLUTION. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CEREAL CHEMISTS MEETINGS. 2002. Abstract p. 89.

EFFECT OF STARCH GRANULE SIZE ON VISCOSITY OF STARCH-FILLED POLY(HYDROXY ESTER ETHER)COMPOSITES - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (04-Feb-02)

PROPERTIES OF EXTRUDED FOAMS FROM STARCH/POLYMER BLENDS - (Proceedings) - (29-Jan-02)

UTILIZATION OF PROTEINS FROM AGRICULTURAL CO-PRODUCTS IN NONFOOD APPLICATIONS - (Abstract Only)

WILLETT, J.L., HOJILLAEVANGELIST, M.P., LAWTON JR, J.W., SESSA, D.J. UTILIZATION OF PROTEINS FROM AGRICULTURAL CO-PRODUCTS IN NONFOOD APPLICATIONS. WORLD CONFERENCE ON OILSEED AND EDIBLE OIL PROCESSING. 2002. Abstract p. 4.

DSC STUDY OF BIODEGRADABLE POLY (LACTIC ACID) AND POLY (HYDROXY ESTER ETHER) BLENDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cao, X., Mohamed, A., Gordon, S.H., Willett, J.L., Sessa, D.J. DCS study of biodegradable poly(lactic acid) and poly(hydroxy ester ether) blends. Thermochimica Acta. 2003. v. 406. p. 115-127.

DSC STUDY OF BIODEGRADABLE POLY(LACTIC ACID) AND POLY(HYDROXY ESTER ETHER) BLENDS - (Proceedings) - (26-Sep-01)

DSC STUDY OF BIODEGRADABLE POLY(LACTIC ACID) AND POLY(HYDROXY ESTER ETHER) BLENDS - (Abstract Only) - (26-Sep-01)

PHASE SEPARATION IN POTATO STARCH SOLUTIONS - (Proceedings) - (30-Aug-01)

AN OPTICAL MICROSCOPE FOR THE STUDY OF BIOPOLYMER SOLUTIONS UNDER SHEAR FIELD - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (28-Aug-01)

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

IMPROVED ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF NISIN-INCORPORATED POLYMER FILMS BY FORMULATION CHANGE AND ADDITION OF FOOD GRADE CHELATOR - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (13-Aug-01)

MOLECULAR DYNAMICS CALCULATIONS ON AMYLOSE FRAGMENTS. I. GLASS TRANSITION TEMPERATURES OF MALTODECAOSE AT 1%, 5%, 10% AND 15.8% HYDRATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (27-Jul-01)

EFFECT OF MOISTURE ON THE TENSILE PROPERTIES OF POLY(HYDROXY ESTER ETHER) - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (01-Jun-01)

BLENDS OF VARIOUS RENEWABLE POLYMERS WITH POLY(HYDROXY ESTER ETHER) - (Abstract Only) - (10-May-01)

BLENDS OF VARIOUS PROTEINS WITH POLY(HYDROXY ESTER ETHER) - (Proceedings) - (10-May-01)

CHEMOENZYMATIC PREPARATION OF NOVEL SUBSTRATES FOR FERULOYL ESTERASES - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (01-May-01)

STRESS STRAIN BEHAVIOR OF STARCH-FILLED POLYMERS - (Abstract Only) - (01-Feb-01)

SHEAR-THICKENING AND SHEAR-INDUCED PATTERN FORMATION IN STARCH SOLUTIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (26-Jan-01)

RHEOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF STARCH-FILLED POLYESTER COMPOSITES - (Abstract Only) - (12-Dec-00)

EFFECT OF STARCH CONTENT ON VISCOSITY OF STARCH-FILLED POLY(HYDROXY ESTER ETHER)COMPOSITES - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (08-Dec-00)

PULP EXTRUSION FOR RECYCLING WASTEPAPERS AND PAPER MILL SLUDGES - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (22-Sep-00)

PACKING CHARACTERISTICS OF STARCH GRANULES - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (08-Sep-00)

EFFECT OF STARCH GRANULE SIZE ON THE VISCOSITY OF STARCH-FILLED POLY (HYDROXY ESTER EITHER) BIODEGRADABLE COMPOSITES - (Proceedings) - (24-Aug-00)

EFFECT OF STARCH GRANULE SIZE ON THE VISCOSITY OF STARCH-FILLED POLY (HYDROXY ESTER ETHER) BIODEGRADABLE COMPOSITES - (Abstract Only) - (24-Aug-00)

ZEIN-ITS AGGREGATION AND CROSS-LINKING - (Abstract Only) - (07-Jun-00)

MECHANICAL AND THERMAL PROPERTIES OF STARCH-FILLED POLY(D,L-LACTIC ACID)/ POLY(HYDROXY ESTER ETHER) BIODEGRADABLE BLENDS - (Abstract Only) - (07-Jun-00)

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF STARCH FILLED POLY(HYDROXY ESTER ETHER) (PHEE) BIODEGRADABLE COMPOSITES - (Proceedings) - (12-May-00)

BIODEGRADABLE LAMINATES AND COMPOSITES CONTAINING STARCH AND POLY (HYDROXYESTER-ETHERS) - (Proceedings) - (12-May-00)

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF STARCH FILLED POLY(HYDROXY ESTER ETHER) (PHEE) BIODEGRADABLE COMPOSITES - (Abstract Only) - (07-May-00)

BIODEGRADABLE LAMINATES AND COMPOSITES CONTAINING STARCH AND POLY (HYDROXYESTER-ETHERS) - (Abstract Only) - (07-May-00)

MECHANICAL AND THERMAL PROPERTIES OF STARCH-FILLED POLY(D,L-LACTIC ACID)/ ADIPIC POLY(HYDROXY ESTER ETHER) BIODEGRADABLE BLENDS - (Abstract Only) - (07-May-00)

EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE ON THE VISCOSITY OF HIGHLY-FILLED POLY(HYDROXY ESTER ETHER) BIODEGRADABLE COMPOSITES - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (27-Mar-00)

THE PROPERTIES OF THE BLENDS OF VARIOUS RENEWABLE POLYMERS WITH POLY(HYDROXY ESTER ETHER) - (Abstract Only) - (03-Dec-99)

PROPERTIES OF STARCH-POLY(HYDROXYESTER ETHER) COMPOSITES AND LAMINATES - (Abstract Only) - (03-Nov-99)

EFFECT OF STARCH PACKING ON VISCOSITY OF HIGHLY STARCH-FILLED POLY (HYDROXYESTER ETHER) COMPOSITES - (Abstract Only) - (17-Oct-99)

STATIC AND DYNAMIC SOLUTION PROPERTIES OF CORN AMYLOSE IN N,N-DIMETHYL- ACETAMIDE WITH 3% LICI - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (13-Oct-99)

COMPUTATIONAL STUDIES ON CARBOHYDRATES: I. DENSITY FUNCTIONAL AB INITIO GEOMETRY OPTIMIZATION ON MALTOSE CONFORMATIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (17-Sep-99)

COMPUTATIONAL STUDIES ON CARBOHYDRATES IN VACUUM: II. A REVISED AMBER FORCEFIELD, AMBER99C, FOR ALPHA (1->4) LINKAGES - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (17-Sep-99)

COMPUTATIONAL STUDIES ON CARBOHYDRATES: III. SOLVATION STUDIES ON MALTOSE AND CYCLODEXTRINS USING A DFT/AB INITIO DERIVED EMPIRICAL FORCE FIELD, AMBER99C - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (17-Sep-99)

SHEAR-INDUCED AGGREGATION IN STARCH SOLUTIONS - (Abstract Only) - (22-Aug-99)

SHEAR-INDUCED AGGREGATION IN STARCH SOLUTIONS - (Proceedings) - (21-Aug-99)

EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE ON VISCOSITY OF HIGHLY STARCH-FILLED POLY(HYDROXY ESTER ETHER) BIODEGRADABLE COMPOSITES - (Abstract Only) - (21-Aug-99)

THE PROPERTIES OF THE BLENDS OF VARIOUS RENEWABLE POLYMERS WITH POLY(HYDROXY ESTER ETHER) - (Abstract Only) - (21-Aug-99)

YIELD STRESS BEHAVIOR OF BIODEGRADABLE THERMOPLASTIC POLY(HYDROXYESTER ETHER)S - (Abstract Only) - (17-Aug-99)

LIGHT SCATTERING STUDY OF POLY(HYDROXY ESTER ETHER) IN N,N-DIMETHYL- ACETAMIDE SOLUTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (16-Jul-99)

MOLECULAR MODELING STUDIES OF THE MOLECULAR COMPONENTS OF STARCH. I. AN ATOMISTIC MODEL OF THE DOUBLE HELICAL STRUCTURE OF AMYLOSE AND AMYLOPECTIN - (Proceedings) - (02-May-99)

MORTALITY OF RHAGOLETIS SPECIES ENCOUNTERING PESTICIDE-TREATED SPHERES (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (13-Apr-99)

THE HYDRODYNAMIC CHARACTERIZATION OF WAXY MAIZE AMYLOPECTIN IN 90% DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE-WATER BY ANALYTICAL ULTRACENTRIFUGATION, DYNAMIC, AND STATIC LIGHT SCATTERING - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (11-Feb-99)

A COMPARISON BETWEEN DENTRITICALLY BRANCHED MACROMOLECULES AND LINEAR POLYSACCHARIDES: SIZE EXCLUSION CHROMATOGRAPHY AND MOLECULAR DYNAMICS STUDY - (Proceedings) - (09-Dec-98)

THERMOMECHANICAL DEPOLYMERIZATION OF DEXTRAN - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (28-Nov-98)

MATERIALS SCIENCE OF STARCH-BASED BLENDS AND COMPOSITES - (Abstract Only) - (25-Nov-98)

A COMPARISON BETWEEN DENDRITICALLY BRANCHED MACROMOLECULES AND LINEAR POLYSACCHARIDES: SEC, MS, AND COMPUTER MODELING - (Abstract Only) - (07-Oct-98)

BIODEGRADABLE STARCH-POLYESTER BLENDS AND COMPOSITES - (Abstract Only) - (17-Sep-98)

INCORPORATION OF BACTERIOCIN IN PLASTIC RETAINS ACTIVITY AND INHIBITS SURFACE GROWTH OF BACTERIA ON MEAT - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (28-Aug-98)

EFFECT OF BRANCHING ON THE CHROMATOGRAPHIC BEHAVIOUR OF DENDRIMERS VS. LINEAR POLYSACCHARIDES - (Abstract Only) - (27-Aug-98)

WATER SORPTION AND DIFFUSION IN STARCH/PHBV MATERIALS - (Abstract Only) - (19-Aug-98)

DILUTE SOLUTION BEHAVIOR OF DENDRIMERS AND POLYSACCHARIDES: SEC, ESI-MS, AND COMPUTER MODELING - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (12-Aug-98)

WATER SORPTION AND DIFFUSION IN STARCH/PHBV COMPOSITES - (Abstract Only) - (03-Jun-98)

GRANULAR STARCH IN BIODEGRADABLE COMPOSITES - (Abstract Only) - (24-Apr-98)

GRANULAR STARCH IN BIODEGRADABLE COMPOSITES - (Abstract Only) - (15-Nov-97)

THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES FOR DERIVATIZATION OF NATURAL POLYMERS - (Abstract Only) - (15-Nov-97)

BIODEGRADABLE STARCH-POLY(HYDROXY ESTER ETHER) COMPOSITES - (Abstract Only) - (20-Sep-97)

END-USE APPLICATIONS OF THERMOCHEMICALLY DERIVATIZED NATURAL PRODUCTS - (Abstract Only) - (11-Sep-97)

THERMOCHEMICAL CONVERSION OF BIOMASS TO VALUE-ADDED ION EXCHANGE MATERIALS - (Abstract Only) - (29-Aug-97)

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF STARCH-FILLED COMPOSITES - (Abstract Only) - (11-Jul-97)

LIGHT SCATTERING MOLECULAR WEIGHTS AND INTRINSIC VISCOSITIES OF PROCESSED WAXY MAIZE STARCHES IN 90% DMSO-H2O - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (27-Jun-97)

BREAKING CHAINS: A COMPARISON OF METHODS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF LOW- VISCOSITY DEXTRANS AND ALTERNAN - (Abstract Only) - (04-Jun-97)

WATER SOLUBLE OXIDIZED STARCHES BY REACTIVE EXTRUSION - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (09-May-97)

SORPTION AND PERMEABILITY OF STARCH-BASED COMPOSITES AND LAMINATES - (Abstract Only) - (17-Apr-97)

PREPARATION OF STARCH SUCCINATES BY REACTIVE EXTRUSION - (Abstract Only) - (17-Apr-97)

THERMOCHEMICAL CONVERSION OF BIOMASS TO VALUE-ADDED ION EXCHANGE MATERIALS - (Proceedings) - (15-Apr-97)

PREPARATION OF STARCH SUCCINATES BY REACTIVE EXTRUSION - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (18-Dec-96)

MELT RHEOLOGY AND MOLECULAR WEIGHT DEGRADATION OF AMYLOPECTIN DURING MULTIPLE PASS EXTRUSION OF STARCH - (Proceedings) - (14-Nov-96)

MOLECULAR CHARACTERISTICS OF AMYLOPECTIN COMPONENTS OF STARCH ARE STRONGLY AFFECTED BY PROCESSING TECHNIQUES - (Abstract Only) - (14-Nov-96)

MELT RHEOLOGY AND MOLECULAR WEIGHT DEGRADATION OF AMYLOPECTIN DURING MULTIPLE PASS EXTRUSION OF STARCH - (Abstract Only) - (10-Nov-96)

BIODEGRADATION OF STARCH/PHBV COMPOSITES: FORMULATION EFFECTS - (Abstract Only) - (26-Sep-96)

USE OF COMPATIBILIZERS IN GRANULAR STARCH COMPOSITES - (Proceedings) - (27-Aug-96)

PROCESSING EFFECTS IN STARCH EXTRUSION - (Proceedings) - (27-Aug-96)

BIODEGRADABLE COMPOSITES OF STARCH AND POLY(HYDROXYBUTYRATE-CO-VALERATE) COPOLYMERS - (Proceedings) - (06-Jun-96)

BIODEGRADABLE COMPOSITES OF STARCH AND POLY(HYDROXYBUTYRATE-CO-VALERATE) COPOLYMERS - (Abstract Only) - (06-Jun-96)

EFFECT OF SCREW GEOMETRY AND PROCESSING CONDITIONS ON EXTRUDED STARCH - (Proceedings) - (09-May-96)

STARCH-BASED POLYMER MATERIALS - (Abstract Only) - (12-Apr-96)

THE EFFECT OF DENSITY ON MELT VISCOSITY CALCULATIONS OF THERMOPLASTIC STARCH - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (01-Feb-96)

PROCESSING AND PROPERTIES OF STARCH-BASED MATERIALS - (Proceedings) - (20-Oct-95)

PROCESSING AND PROPERTIES OF STARCH-BASED MATERIALS - (Abstract Only) - (20-Oct-95)

USE OF COMPATIBILIZERS IN GRANULAR STARCH COMPOSITES - (Abstract Only) - (03-May-95)

PROCESSING EFFECTS IN STARCH EXTRUSION - (Abstract Only) - (03-May-95)

SCREW DESIGN EFFECTS IN SINGLE SCREW EXTRUDER PROCESSING OF THERMOPLASTIC STARCH - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (17-Nov-94)