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William Hart-Cooper
Bioproducts Research
Research Chemical Engineer

Phone: (510) 559-5929
Fax: (510) 559-5818

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Projects
Bioproducts and Biopolymers from Agricultural Feedstocks
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 438296
Utilizing Invasive Apple Snail Shells for Chitosan Films, Coatings and Biocides - Albany, CA
Interagency Reimbursable Agreement (I)
  Accession Number: 445358

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
The inhibitory activity of salicylaldehyde compounds on aspergillus species and their effects on aflatoxin production and crop seed germination Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J., Chan, K.L., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Ford, D.E., Orcutt, K.B., Sarreal, S.L., Palumbo, J.D., Orts, W.J. 2024. The inhibitory activity of salicylaldehyde compounds on aspergillus species and their effects on aflatoxin production and crop seed germination. Applied Sciences. 14(21):10000. https://doi.org/10.3390/app142110000.
Antimicrobial, preservative, and hazard assessments from eight chemical classes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lynn, L.E., Scholes, R.C., Kim, J., Wilson-Welder, J.H., Orts, W.J., Hart-Cooper, W.M. 2024. Antimicrobial, preservative, and hazard assessments from eight chemical classes. ACS Omega. 9(16):17869–17877. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.3c08672.
Effect of starch and paperboard reinforcing structures on insulative fiber foam composites Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Glenn, G.M., Tonoli, G., Silva, L., Klamczynski, A.P., Wood, D.F., Chiou, B., Lee, C.C., Hart-Cooper, W.M., McCaffrey, Z., Orts, W.J. 2024. Effect of starch and paperboard reinforcing structures on insulative fiber foam composites. Polymers. 16(7). Article 911. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16070911.
Biodegradation rates of ferulic acid derivatives and traditional sunscreen actives in marine, bay, and freshwater environments Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chou, K.J., McCaffrey, Z., Klamczynski, A.P., Torres, L.F., Compton, D.L., Glenn, G.M., Hart-Cooper, W.M. 2024. Biodegradation rates of ferulic acid derivatives and traditional sunscreen actives in marine, bay, and freshwater environments. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 12(10):3899-3908. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.3c05002.
Valorizing tree-nutshell particles as delivery vehicles for a natural herbicide Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J., Chan, K.L., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Ford, D.E., Orcutt, K.B., Palumbo, J.D., Tam, C.C., Orts, W.J. 2023. Valorizing tree-nutshell particles as delivery vehicles for a natural herbicide. Methods and Protocols. 7(1). Article 1. https://doi.org/10.3390/mps7010001.
Sodium chloride and sodium dodecyl sulfate as additives to enhance dispersibility in microfibrillated cellulose Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Silva, L., Simson, R., Torres, L.F., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Cao, T.K., Klamczynski, A.P., Glenn, G.M., de Sena Neto, A.R., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J., Tonoli, G.H. 2023. Sodium chloride and sodium dodecyl sulfate as additives to enhance dispersibility in microfibrillated cellulose. Cellulose. 30:10923–10934. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-023-05555-4.
High-efficiency fungal pathogen intervention for seed protection: New utility of long-chain alkyl gallates as heat-sensitizing agents Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J., Chan, K.L., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Palumbo, J.D., Orts, W.J. 2023. High-efficiency fungal pathogen intervention for seed protection: New utility of long-chain alkyl gallates as heat-sensitizing agents. Frontiers in Fungal Biology. 4. Article 1172893. https://doi.org/10.3389/ffunb.2023.1172893.
Computational studies of rubber ozonation explain the effectiveness of 6PPD as an antidegradant and the mechanism of its quinone formation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rossomme, E.C., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Orts, W.J., McMahan, C.M., Head-Gordon, M. 2023. Computational studies of rubber ozonation explain the effectiveness of 6PPD as an antidegradant and the mechanism of its quinone formation. Environmental Science and Technology. 57(13):5216-5230. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.2c08717.
Compression molded cellulose fiber foams Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J., Klamczynski, A.P., Shogren, R., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Wood, D.F., Lee, C.C., Chiou, B. 2023. Compression molded cellulose fiber foams. Cellulose. 30:3489-3503. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-023-05111-0.
Garbage to nanocellulose: Quantitative isolation and characterization of steam-treated carboxymethyl holocellulose nanofibrils from municipal solid waste Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Patterson, G.D., McManus, J.D., McSpedon, D., Nazneen, S., Wood, D.F., Williams, T.G., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Orts, W.J. 2023. Garbage to nanocellulose: Quantitative isolation and characterization of steam-treated carboxymethyl holocellulose nanofibrils from municipal solid waste. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 11(7):2727-2736. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.2c05236.
Effect of an eco-friendly cuminaldehyde guanylhydrazone disinfectant on Shiga toxin production and global transcription of Escherichia coli Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, Y., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Rasooly, R., Carter, M.Q., Orts, W.J., Gu, Y.Q., He, X. 2022. Effect of an eco-friendly cuminaldehyde guanylhydrazone disinfectant on Shiga toxin production and global transcription of Escherichia coli. Toxins. 14(11). Article 752. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins14110752.
Biodegradability of biodegradable plastics in compost, marine, and anaerobic environments assessed by automated respirometry Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
Greene, J., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Torres, L.F., Cunniffe, J.C., Klamczynski, A.P., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2024. Biodegradability of biodegradable plastics in compost, marine, and anaerobic environments assessed by automated respirometry. In: Otoni, C., editor. Food Packaging Materials. Totowa, NJ: Humana Press. p. 3-25. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-3613-8_1.
Safer sunscreens: investigation of naturally derived UV absorbers for potential use in consumer products Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thompson, A.J., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Cunniffe, J., Johnson, K., Orts, W.J. 2021. Safer sunscreens: investigation of naturally derived UV absorbers for potential use in consumer products. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 9:9085-9092. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.1c02504.
Investigation of naturally derived UV absorbers for potential use in consumer products Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thompson, A.J., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Cunniffe, J.C., Johnson, K., Orts, W.J. 2021. nvestigation of naturally derived UV absorbers for potential use in consumer products. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 9(27):9085-9092. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.1c02504.
Production of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutryate) copolymers in Bacillus megaterium - (Abstract Only)
Poly- and perfluorinated alkyl substances in food packaging materials Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
Scholes, R., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2024. Poly- and perfluorinated alkyl substances in food packaging materials. Otoni, C., editor. Food Packaging Materials. Totowa, NJ: Humana Press. p. 99-114. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-3613-8_5.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and their alternatives in paper food packaging Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Glenn, G.M., Shogren, R., Jin, X., Orts, W.J., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Olson, L. 2021. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and their alternatives in paper food packaging. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety. 20(3):2596-2625. https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.12726.
Production of polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymers containing 4-hydroxybutyrate in engineered Bacillus megaterium Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cal, A.J., Kibblewhite, R.E., Sikkema, D.W., Torres, L.F., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Orts, W.J., Lee, C.C. 2020. Production of polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymers containing 4-hydroxybutyrate in engineered Bacillus megaterium. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 168:86-92. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.12.015.
Evaluation of biodegradation of polylactic acid mineral composites in composting conditions Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Flynn, A., Torres, L.F., Hart-Cooper, W.M., McCaffrey, Z., Glenn, G.M., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J. 2020. Evaluation of biodegradation of polylactic acid mineral composites in composting conditions. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 137(32). Article 48939. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.48939.
Penicillium camemberti galacturonate reductase: C-1 xidation/reduction of uronic acids and substrate inhibition mitigation by aldonic acids Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wagschal, K.C., Jordan, D.B., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Chan, V.J. 2019. Penicillium camemberti galacturonate reductase: C-1 xidation/reduction of uronic acids and substrate inhibition mitigation by aldonic acids. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 153:1090-1098. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.10.239.
Hydrothermal carbonization of various paper mill sludges: an observation of solid fuel properties Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Saha, N., Saba, A., Saha, P., McGaughy, K., Franqui-Villanueva, D.M., Orts, W.J., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Reza, T.M. 2019. Hydrothermal carbonization of various paper mill sludges: an observation of solid fuel properties. Energies. 12(5):858. https://doi.org/10.3390/en12050858.
Lactic acid production from almond hulls - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomas, S.M., Franquivillanueva, D.M., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Waggoner, M., Glenn, G.M. 2019. Lactic acid production from almond hulls. Journal of Food & Industrial Microbiology. 5(1):128.
Synthesis, structure, and characterization of molybdenum(VI) imido complexes with N-salicylidene-2-aminothiophenol Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Minelli, M., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Sinnwell, J.G., Blumberg, D.T., Guzei, I.A., Spencer, L.C., Saucedo-Vasquez, J., Solano-Peralta, A., Sosa-Torres, M. 2018. Synthesis, structure, and characterization of molybdenum(VI) imido complexes with N-salicylidene-2-aminothiophenol. Polyhedron. 146:26-34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.poly.2018.02.017.
Design and testing of safer more effective preservatives for consumer products Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Buckley, H.L., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Kim, J.H., Faulkner, D.N., Cheng, L.W., Chan, K.L., Vulpe, C.D., Orts, W.J., Amrose, S.E., Mulvihill, M.J. 2017. Design and testing of safer, more effective preservatives for consumer products. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 5(5):4320-4331. doi: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.7b00374.
Antifungal efficacy of octylgallate and 4-isopropyl-3-methylphenol for control of Aspergillus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J.H., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Chan, K.L., Cheng, L.W., Orts, W.J., Johnson, K. 2016. Antifungal efficacy of octylgallate and 4-isopropyl-3-methylphenol for control of Aspergillus. Microbiology Discovery. 4:2.
Testing for sustainable preservatives - (Trade Journal)
Byrne, A.P., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Johnson, K., Stanker, L.H., Wong, D., Orts, W.J. 2016. Testing for sustainable preservatives. Home and Personal Products Industry Magazine (HAPPI). p. 2.
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