Research Project: Chemical Modification of Cotton for Value Added Applications

Location: Cotton Chemistry and Utilization Research

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

Antimicrobial and hemostatic activities of cotton-based dressings designed to address prolonged field care applications - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Edwards, J.V., Prevost, N.T., Yager, D., Nam, S., Graves, E.E., Santiago Cintron, M., Condon, B.D., Dacorta, J. 2021. Antimicrobial and hemostatic activities of cotton-based dressings designed to address prolonged field care applications. Military Medicine. 186(1):116-121. https://doi.org/10.1093/milmed/usaa271.

Development of a nonwoven hemostatic dressing based on unbleached cotton: a de novo design approach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Edwards, J.V., Graves, E.E., Prevost, N.T., Condon, B.D., Yager, D., Dacorta, J., Bopp, A. 2020. Development of a nonwoven hemostatic dressing based on unbleached cotton: a de novo design approach. Pharmaceutics. 12(7):1-19. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics12070609.

Application of brown cotton-supported palladium nanoparticles in suzuki-miyaura cross-coupling reactions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Easson, M.W., Jordan, J.H., Bland, J.M., Hinchliffe, D.J., Condon, B.D. 2020. Application of brown cotton-supported palladium nanoparticles in suzuki-miyaura cross-coupling reactions. American Chemical Society Applied Nano Materials. 3(7):6304-6309. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsanm.0c01303.

Investigation of bisphenol-substituted spirocyclic phosphazenes as cotton textile-based flame retardants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Easson, M.W., Jordan, J.H., Chang, S., Bland, J.M., Condon, B.D. 2020. Investigation of bisphenol-substituted spirocyclic phosphazenes as cotton textile-based flame retardants. Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics. 15:1-10. https://doi.org/10.1177/1558925020920887.

Flame resistant cotton fabric containing casein and inorganic materials using an environmentally-friendly microwave assisted technique - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chang, S., Condon, B., Smith, J., Nam, S. 2020. Flame resistant cotton fabric containing casein and inorganic materials using an environmentally-friendly microwave assisted technique. Fibers and Polymers. 21:2246-2252. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12221-020-9965-x.

Alkali hydrolysis of sulfated cellulose nanocrystals: optimization of reaction conditions and tailored surface charge - (Abstract Only)

Utilization of nanocellulose from cotton agricultural residues: materials and applications - (Abstract Only)

Structural variations of cotton cellulose nanocrystals from deep eutectic solvent treatment: micro and nano scale - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ling, Z., Edwards, J.V., Guo, Z., Prevost, N.T., Nam, S., Wu, Q., French, A.D., Xu, F. 2019. Structural variations of cotton cellulose nanocrystals from deep eutectic solvent treatment: micro and nano scale. Cellulose. 26(2):861-876. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-018-2092-9.

Exploring cotton’s horizons in wound healing science and technology - (Abstract Only)

Innovative approach to flame retardant cotton fabrics with posphorous rich casein via by layer-by-layer processing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chang, S., Condon, B.D., Smith, J.N., Nam, S. 2019. Innovative approach to flame retardant cotton fabrics with posphorous rich casein via by layer-by-layer processing. International Journal of Materials Science and Applications. 8(5):81-89. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijmsa.20190805.12.

Alkali hydrolysis of sulfated cellulose nanocrystals: optimization of reaction conditions and tailored surface charge - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jordan, J.H., Easson, M.W., Condon, B.D. 2019. Alkali hydrolysis of sulfated cellulose nanocrystals: optimization of reaction conditions and tailored surface charge. Nanomaterials. 9(9):1232. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano9091232.

Extraction and characterization of nanocellulose crystals from cotton gin motes and cotton gin waste - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jordan, J.H., Easson, M.W., Dien, B., Thompson, S., Condon, B.D. 2019. Extraction and characterization of nanocellulose crystals from cotton gin motes and cotton gin waste. Cellulose. 26(10):5959-5979. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-019-02533-7.

Antimicrobial and hemostatic activities of cotton-based dressings designed to address prolonged field care applications - (Abstract Only)

Nanocellulose as a colorimetric biosensor for effective facile detection of human neutrophil elastase - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ling, Z., Xu, F., Edwards, J.V., Prevost, N.T., Nam, S., Condon, B.D., French, A.D. 2019. Nanocellulose as a colorimetric biosensor for effective facile detection of human neutrophil elastase. Carbohydrate Polymers. 216:360-368. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.04.027.

Nanocellulose as a colorimetric biosensor for effective and facile detection of human neutrophil elastase - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ling, Z., Xu, F., Edwards, J.V., Prevost, N.T., Nam, S., Condon, B.D., French, A.D. 2019. Nanocellulose as a colorimetric biosensor for effective and facile detection of human neutrophil elastase. Carbohydrate Polymers. 216:360-368. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.04.027.

Microwave assisted preparation of self-extinguishing cotton fabrics by small molecules containing phosphorous and nitrogen - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chang, S., Condon, B., Smith, J. 2019. Microwave assisted preparation of self-extinguishing cotton fabrics by small molecules containing phosphorous and nitrogen. Current Microwave Chemistry. 6:1-10. https://doi.org/10.2174/2213335606666190301160053.

Development of microencapsulation applied to flame resistance cotton fabric - (Abstract Only)

Effects of ball milling on the structure of cotton cellulose - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ling, Z., Wang, T., Makerem, M., Santiago Cintron, M., Cheng, H.N., Kang, X., Bacher, M., Porthast, A., Rosenau, T., King, H.A., Delhom, C.D., Nam, S., Edwards, J.V., Kim, S., Xu, F., French, A.D. 2019. Effects of ball milling on the structure of cotton cellulose. Cellulose. 26(1):305-328. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-018-02230-x.

Microwave assisted preparation of flame resistant cotton using economic inorganic materials - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chang, S., Condon, B.D., Smith, J.N. 2018. Microwave assisted preparation of flame resistant cotton using economic inorganic materials. FIBERS. 6(4):85-95. https://doi.org/10.3390/fib6040085.

Atomic resolution of cotton cellulose structure enabled by dynamic nuclear polarization solid-state NMR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kirui, A., Ling, Z., Kang, X., Dickwella Widanage, M.C., Mentink-Vigler, F., French, A.D., Wang, T. 2019. Atomic resolution of cotton cellulose structure enabled by dynamic nuclear polarization solid-state NMR. Cellulose. 26(1):329-339. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-018-02230-x.

Structure/function analysis of nonwoven cotton topsheet fabrics: multi-fiber blending effects on fluid handling and fabric handle mechanics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Easson, M., Edwards, J.V., Mao, N., Carr, C., Marshall, D., Qu, J., Graves, E., Reynolds, M., Villalpando, A., Condon, B. 2018. Structure/function analysis of nonwoven cotton topsheet fabrics: multi-fiber blending effects on fluid handling and fabric handle mechanics. Materials. 11(11):1-17. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma11112077.

Use of cottonseed protein as a strength additive for nonwoven cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Villalpando, A., Easson, M., Cheng, H.N., Condon, B. 2019. Use of cottonseed protein as a strength additive for nonwoven cotton. Textile Research Journal. 89(9):1725-1733. https://doi.org/10.1177/0040517518779252.

Hydrogen peroxide generation of copper/ascorbate formulations on cotton: effect on antibacterial and fibroblast activity for wound healing application - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Edwards, J.V., Prevost, N.T., Santiago Cintron, M., Von Hoven, T., Condon, B.D., Qureshi, H., Yager, D.R. 2018. Hydrogen peroxide generation of copper/ascorbate formulations on cotton: effect on antibacterial and fibroblast activity for wound healing application. Molecules. 23(9):1-16. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules23092399.

Peptide-cellulose conjugates on cotton-based materials have protease sensor/sequestrant activity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Edwards, J.V., Fontenot, K.R., Liebner, F., Condon, B.D. 2018. Peptide-cellulose conjugates on cotton-based materials have protease sensor/sequestrant activity. Sensors. 18(7):1-16. https://doi.org/10.3390/s18072334.

Electrokinetic and thromboelastographic analysis demonstrates that retention of cotton cuticle components promotes hemostasis in hydroentangled nonwoven blends - (Abstract Only)

Design, preparation and activity of intelligent cellulose-based protease sensor & modulating/fibroblast promoting (protos-fibro) dressings - (Abstract Only)

Physico- and bio-activities of nanoscale regenerated cellulose nonwoven immobilized with lysozyme - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Y., Edwards, J.V., Prevost, N.T., Huang, Y., Chen, J.Y. 2018. Physico- and bio-activities of nanoscale regenerated cellulose nonwoven immobilized with lysozyme. Materials Science and Engineering C. 91:389-394. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2018.05.061.

Microwave assisted technology for the value added textiles - (Abstract Only)

Anti-flammable properties of cotton fabrics using eco friendly inorganic materials by layering self-assisted processing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chang, S., Condon, B.D., Graves, E.E., Smith, J.N. 2018. Anti-flammable properties of cotton fabrics using eco friendly inorganic materials by layering self-assisted processing. International Journal of Materials Science and Applications. 7(4):115-125. 10.11648/j.ijmsa.20180704.11.

Textile materials and structures for topical management of wounds - (Book / Chapter)
Gupta, B., Edwards, J.V. 2019. Textile materials and structure for topical management of wounds. In: Rajendran, S., editor. Advanced Textiles for Wound Care. Cambridge, MA:Woodhead Publishing. 55-104. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-102192-7.00003-5.

Structure/function relations of hemostatic nonwoven dressings based on greige cotton - (Proceedings)
Edwards, J.V., Graves, E.E., Reynolds, M.L., Condon, B.D., Yager, D., Dacorta, J. 2018. Structure/function relations of hemostatic nonwoven dressings based on greige cotton. In: Proceedings of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) International Conference, March 6-8, 2018, Greenville, South Carolina. p. 1-9.

Structure/function analysis of cotton-based peptide-cellulose conjugates: spatiotemporal/kinetic assessment of protease aerogels compared to nanocrystalline and paper cellulose - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Edwards, J.V., Fontenot, K.R., Liebner, F., Doyle Nee Pircher, N., French, A.D., Condon, B.D. 2018. Structure/function analysis of cotton-based peptide-cellulose conjugates: spatiotemporal/kinetic assessment of protease aerogels compared to nanocrystalline and paper cellulose. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 19(840):1-16. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms19030840.

Preparation and activity of nanocellulosic materials as protease sensors and sequestrants - (Abstract Only)

Development of innovative technologies for flame resistant cotton fabrics at USDA - (Abstract Only)

Design, preparation and activity of intelligent cellulose-based protease sensor & modulating/fibroblast promoting (protos-fibro) dressings - (Abstract Only)

Enhancing in situ hydrogen peroxide generation of greige cotton nonwoven wound dressings via ascorbate stabilized copper micro- and nano-particles - (Abstract Only)

The application of ultrasound and enzymes in textile processing of greige cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Easson, M.W., Condon, B., Villalpando, A., Chang, S. 2018. The application of ultrasound and enzymes in textile processing of greige cotton. Ultrasonics. 84:223-233. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ultras.2017.11.007.

Structure/function relations of hemostatic nonwoven dressings based on greige cotton - (Abstract Only)

Designing cellulosic and nanocellulosic sensors for interface with a protease sequestrant wound-dressing prototype: implications of material selection for dressing and protease sensor design - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fontenot, K.R., Edwards, J.V., Haldane, D., Liebner, F., Pircher, N., Condon, B.D. 2017. Designing cellulosic and nanocellulosic sensors for interface with a protease sequestrant wound-dressing prototype: implications of material selection for dressing and protease sensor design. Journal of Biomaterials Applications. 32(5):622-637.

Preparation of flame retardant cotton fabric using environmental friendly supercritical carbon dioxide - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chang, S., Condon, B.D., Smith, J.N., Easson, M.W. 2017. Preparation of flame retardant cotton fabric using environmental friendly supercritical carbon dioxide. International Journal of Materials Science and Applications. 6(6):269-276. 10.11648/j.ijmsa.20170606.11.

Develop of innovative technologies for flame resistant cotton fabrics at USDA - (Abstract Only)

Absorbent properties of carboxymethylated fiber, hydroentangled nonwoven and regenerated cellulose: a comparative study - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Easson, M.W., Villalpando, A., Condon, B.D. 2017. Absorbent properties of carboxymethylated fiber, hydroentangled nonwoven and regenerated cellulose: a comparative study. Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics. 12(4):61-69.

Induction of low-level hydrogen peroxide generation by unbleached cotton nonwovens as potential wound dressing materials - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Edwards, J.V., Prevost, N.T., Nam, S., Hinchliffe, D.J., Condon, B.D., Yager, D. 2017. Low-level hydrogen peroxide generation by unbleached cotton nonwovens: implications for wound healing applications. Journal of Functional Biomaterials. 8(1):1-13. doi:10.3390/jfb8010009.

The comparison of phosphorus-nitrogen and sulfur-phosphorus-nitrogen on the anti-flammability and thermal degradation of cotton fabrics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chang, S., Nguyen, M.M., Condon, B.D., Smith, J.N. 2017. The comparison of phosphorus-nitrogen and sulfur-phosphorus-nitrogen on the anti-flammability and thermal degradation of cotton fabrics. Fibers and Polymers. 18(4):666-674.

Scale-up of an ultrasound-enhanced bioscouring process - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Easson, M.W., Lanier, M.L., Villalpando, A., Condon, B.D. 2017. Scale-up of an ultrasound-enhanced bioscouring process. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists Journal of Research. 4(6):1-6.

Structure/function relations of chronic wound dressings and emerging concepts on the interface of nanocellulosic sensors - (Book / Chapter)
Fontenot, K.R., Edwards, J.V., Haldane, D., Pircher, N., Liebner, F., Nam, S., Condon, B.D. 2020. Structure/function relations of chronic wound dressings and emerging concepts on the interface of nanocellulosic sensors. In: Flipponen, I., Peresin, M.S. Nypelo, T., editors. Lignocellulosics: Renewable Feedstock for (Tailored) Functional Materials and Nanotechnology. 1st edition. New York, NY:Elsevier Inc. p. 249-278.

Non-bleaching heather method for improved whiteness of greige cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Easson, M.W., Condon, B.D., Reynolds, M.L., Franqui, R., Bland, J.M. 2017. Non-bleaching heather method for improved whiteness of greige cotton. Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics. 12(3):54-59.

Peptide-cellulose conjugates for protease point of care diagnostics and treatment - (Abstract Only)

Preparation, characterization, and activity of a peptide-cellulosic aerogel protease sensor from cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Edwards, J.V., Fontenot, K.R., Prevost, N.T., Pircher, N., Liebner, F., Condon, B.D. 2016. Preparation, characterization, and activity of a peptide-cellulosic aerogel protease sensor from cotton. Sensors. 16(11):1-19.

Protease biosensors based on peptide-nanocellulose conjugates: from molecular design to dressing interface - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Edwards, J.V., Fontenot, K.R., Prevost, N.T., Haldane, D., Pircher, N., Liebner, F., French, A.D., Condon, B.D. 2016. Protease biosensors based on peptide-nanocellulose conjugates: from molecular design to dressing interface. International Journal of Medical Nano Research. 3(2):1-11.

Design, synthesis, and activity of nanocellulosic protease sensors - (Abstract Only)
Edwards, J.V., Fontenot, K.R., Prevost, N.T., French, A.D., Condon, B.D. 2016. Design, synthesis, and activity of nanocellulosic protease sensors. International Carbohhydrate Symposium. 106.

Innovative layer-by-layer processing for flame retardant behavior of cotton fabric - (Abstract Only)

Human neutrophil elastase peptide sensors conjugated to cellulosic and nanocellulosic materials: part I, synthesis and characterization of fluorescent analogs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Edwards, J.V., Fontenot, K.R., Haldane, D., Prevost, N.T., Condon, B.D., Grimm, C.C. 2016. Human neutrophil elastase peptide sensors conjugated to cellulosic and nanocellulosic materials: part I, synthesis and characterization of fluorescent analogs. Cellulose. 23(2):1283-1295.

Hydrogen peroxide production from fibrous pectic cellulose analogs and effect on dermal fibroblasts - (Abstract Only)

A peptide derivatized cellulosic aerogel from cotton as a point of care diagnostic protease sensor - (Abstract Only)
Fontenot, K.R., Edwards, J.V., Pircher, N., Liebner, F., Prevost, N.T. 2016. A peptide derivatized cellulosic aerogel from cotton as a point of care diagnostic protease sensor. American Chemical Society National Meeting. CELL 322.

Innovative technologies for anti-flammable cotton fabrics - (Abstract Only)

Human neutrophil elastase detection with fluorescent peptide sensors conjugated to cellulosic and nanocellulosic materials: part II, structure/function analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fontenot, K.R., Edwards, J.V., Haldane, D., Graves, E.E., Santiago Cintron, M., Prevost, N.T., French, A.D., Condon, B.D. 2016. Human neutrophil elastase detection with fluorescent peptide sensors conjugated to cellulosic and nanocellulosic materials: part II, structure/function analysis. Cellulose. 23(2):1297-1309.

Setting the foundation for your future: transitioning from an undergraduate student to research chemist - (Abstract Only)

Synthesis and assessment of peptide-nanocellulosic biosensors - (Book / Chapter)
Edwards, J.V., Fontenot, K.R., Prevost, N.T., Nam, S., Concha, M.C., Condon, B.D. 2016. Synthesis and assessment of peptide-nanocellulosic biosensors. In: Mondal, Md.I.H., editor. Nanocellulose, Cellulose Nanofibers and Cellulose Nanocomposites. New York, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc. p. 475-494.

Innovative green technique for preparing of flame retardant cotton - (Abstract Only)

Development of the phosphorus and nitrogen containing flame retardant for value added cotton product - (Abstract Only)

Peptide-nanocellulose sensor for human neutrophil elastase detection - (Abstract Only)
Edwards, J.V., Fontenot, K.R., Prevost, N.T., Condon, B.D., Haldane, D. 2015. Peptide-nanocellulose sensor for human neutrophil elastase detection. Journal of Wound Repair and Regeneration. 23(2):A20.

Detection of Human Neutrophil Elastase with Fluorescent Peptide Sensors Conjugated to Nanocellulosic Solid Supports Targeting Wound Care Diagnostics - (Abstract Only)
Fontenot, K.R., Edwards, J.V., Prevost, N.T., Haldane, D. 2015. Detection of Human Neutrophil Elastase with Fluorescent Peptide Sensors Conjugated to Nanocellulosic Solid Supports Targeting Wound Care Diagnostics. American Chemical Society National Meeting. Cell 303.