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Zachariah McCaffrey (Zach)
Bioproducts Research
Research Chemical Engineer

Phone: (510) 559-5677
Fax: (510) 559-5818

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Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Elemental analysis of valuable byproducts by TXRF spectrometry: Coal fly ash and activated carbon Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cinosi, A., Siviero, G., McCaffrey, Z. 2024. Elemental analysis of valuable byproducts by TXRF spectrometry: Coal fly ash and activated carbon. Spectrochimica Acta B. S0584-8547(24)00161-7 . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sab.2024.107017.
Properties of gluten foam composites containing different fibers and particulates Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chiou, B., Cao, T.K., McCaffrey, Z., Bilbao-Sainz, C., Wood, D.F., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2024. Properties of gluten foam composites containing different fibers and particulates. Journal of Polymers and the Environment. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-024-03295-5.
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.
Evidence of silane coupling in torrefied agro-industrial residue-filled poly(styrene-co-butadiene) rubber compounds Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Torres, L.F., McCaffrey, Z., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J., McMahan, C.M. 2023. Evidence of silane coupling in torrefied agro-industrial residue-filled poly(styrene-co-butadiene) rubber compounds. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 140(12). Article e53646. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.53646.
Polyhydroxybutyrate rice hull and torrefied rice hull biocomposites Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McCaffrey, Z., Cal, A., Torres, L.F., Chiou, B., Wood, D.F., Williams, T.G., Orts, W.J. 2022. Polyhydroxybutyrate rice hull and torrefied rice hull biocomposites. Polymers. 14(18). Article 3882. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14183882.
More than just the kernel - (Trade Journal)
Wood, D.F., Torres, L.F., Mc Caffrey, Z., Williams, T.G., Chiou, B., Mc Mahan, C.M., Orts, W.J. 2021. More than just the kernel. Nutfruit Magazine. https://www.nutfruit.org/industry/publications/inc-magazine/articles/detail/.
Torrefaction of almond and walnut byproducts Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McCaffrey, Z., Torres, L.F., Chiou, B., Ferrier, S., Silva, L., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J. 2021. Torrefaction of almond and walnut byproducts. Frontiers in Energy Research. 9. Article 643306. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenrg.2021.643306.
Torrefied agro-industrial residue as filler in natural rubber compounds Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Torres, L.F., McCaffrey, Z., Washington, W., Williams, T.G., Wood, D.F., Orts, W.J., McMahan, C.M. 2021. Torrefied agro-industrial residue as filler in natural rubber compounds. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 138(28). Article e50684. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.50684.
Effect of elevated temperature on sisal fibers degradation and its interface to cement based systems Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ferreira, S., Silva, L., McCaffrey, Z., Ballschmiede, C., Koenders, E. 2020. Effect of elevated temperature on sisal fibers degradation and its interface to cement based systems. Construction and Building Materials. 272. Article 121613. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.121613.
Redispersion and structural change evaluation of dried microfibrillated cellulose Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Silva, L., Dos Santos, A., Torres, L.F., McCaffrey, Z., Klamczynski, A.P., Glenn, G.M., Sena Neto, A., Wood, D.F., Williams, T.G., Orts, W.J., Damásio, R.P., Tonoli, G. 2020. Redispersion and structural change evaluation of dried microfibrillated cellulose. Carbohydrate Polymers. 252. Article 117165. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.117165.
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.
Air and steam gasification of almond residues Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McCaffrey, Z., Thy, P., Long, M., Oliveira, M., Wang, L., Torres, L.F., Aktas, T., Chiou, B., Orts, W.J., Jenkins, B. 2019. Air and steam gasification of almond residues. Fuel Processing Technology. 7(21):84. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenrg.2019.00084.
Recycled polyproplene-polyethylene torrefied almond shell biocomposites Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McCaffrey, Z., Torres, L.F., Flynn, S.M., Cao, T.K., Chiou, B., Klamczynski, A.P., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2019. Recycled polyproplene-polyethylene torrefied almond shell biocomposites. Industrial Crops and Products. 125:425-432. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2018.09.012.