Research Project: Increasing the Value of Cottonseed

Location: Commodity Utilization Research

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

Plant polyphenol gossypol induced cell death and its association with gene expression in mouse macrophages - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Sethumadhavan, K. 2023. Plant polyphenol gossypol induced cell death and its association with gene expression in mouse macrophages. Biomolecules. 13(4). Article 624. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom13040624.

Effect of time and storage condition on the performance of an electrochemical immunosensor for Salmonella - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brito, F.A.E., Furtado, R.F., Bezerra, L.C.R., Figueiredo, E.A.T., Melo, A.M.A., Alves, C.R., Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A. 2022. Effect of time and storage condition on the performance of an electrochemical immunosensor for Salmonella. Food Science and Technology (Campinas). 42:e91621. https://doi.org/10.1590/fst.91621.

Adhesive performance of cottonseed protein modified by catechol-containing compounds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cheng, H.N., Kilgore, K., Ford, C., Smith, J., Dowd, M.K., He, Z. 2022. Adhesive performance of cottonseed protein modified by catechol-containing compounds. Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology. 36:1781-1793. https://doi.org/10.1080/01694243.2021.1984713.

Role of metal complexation on the solubility and enzymatic hydrolysis of phytate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sun, M., He, Z., Jaisi, D.P. 2021. Role of metal complexation on the solubility and enzymatic hydrolysis of phytate. PLoS ONE. 16(8). Article e0255787. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0255787.

Cottonseed-derived gossypol and ethanol extracts differentially regulate cell viability and VEGF gene expression in mouse macrophages - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Sethumadhavan, K., Wu, X., Zeng, X. 2021. Cottonseed-derived gossypol and ethanol extracts differentially regulate cell viability and VEGF gene expression in mouse macrophages. Scientific Reports. 11:15700. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-95248-4.

Improving adhesion performance of cottonseed protein by the synergy of phosphoric acid and water soluble calcium salts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, J., Pradyawong, S., Sun, X.S., Wang, D., He, Z., Zhong, J., Cheng, H.N. 2021. Improving adhesion performance of cottonseed protein by the synergy of phosphoric acid and water soluble calcium salts. International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives. 108. Article 102867. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2021.102867.

Gossypol decreased cell viability and down-regulated the expression of a number of genes in human colon cancer cells - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Sethumadhavan, K., Cao, F., Wang, T.T.Y. 2021. Gossypol decreased cell viability and down-regulated the expression of a number of genes in human colon cancer cells. Scientific Reports. 11:5922. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-84970-8.

Production of tocotrienols in seeds of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) enhances oxidative stability and offers nutraceutical potential - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Salimath, S.S., Romsdahl, T.B., Konda, A.R., Zhang, W., Cahoon, E.B., Dowd, M.K., Wedegaertner, T.C., Hake, K.D., Chapman, K.D. 2021. Production of tocotrienols in seeds of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) enhances oxidative stability and offers nutraceutical potential. Plant Biotechnology Journal. 19:1268-1282. https://doi.org/10.1111/pbi.13557.

Fourier transform infrared and solid state 13C nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopic characterization of defatted cottonseed meal-based biochars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Guo, M., Fortier, C., Cao, X., Schmidt-Rohr, K. 2021. Fourier transform infrared and solid state 13C nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopic characterization of defatted cottonseed meal-based biochars. Modern Applied Science. 15(1):108-121. https://doi.org/10.5539/mas.v15n1p108.

Novel alginate-cellulose nanofiber–poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogels for carrying and delivering nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium chemicals - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, S., Wu, Q., Sun, X., Yue, Y., Tubana, B., Yang, R., Cheng, H.N. 2021. Novel alginate-cellulose nanofiber–poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogels for carrying and delivering nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium chemicals. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 172:330-340. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.01.063.

Comparison of the wood bonding performance of water- and alkali-soluble cottonseed protein fractions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Cheng, H.N., Nam, S. 2021. Comparison of the wood bonding performance of water- and alkali-soluble cottonseed protein fractions. Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology. 35(14):1500-1517. https://doi.org/10.1080/01694243.2020.1850612.

Effects of polyacrylamide-based super absorbent polymer and corn straw biochar on the arid and semi-arid salinized soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Feng, W., Gao, J., Cen, R., Yang, F., He, Z., Wu, J., Miao, Q., Liao, H. 2020. Effects of polyacrylamide-based super absorbent polymer and corn straw biochar on the arid and semi-arid salinized soil. Agriculture. 10(11). Article 519. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture10110519.

Preparation and evaluation of catfish protein as a wood adhesive - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cheng, H.N., He, Z., Li, C.H., Bland, J.M., Bechtel, P.J. 2021. Preparation and evaluation of catfish protein as a wood adhesive. International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization. 26(1):60-67. https://doi.org/10.1080/1023666X.2020.1844361.

A review of cottonseed protein chemistry and non-food applications - (Review Article)
Cheng, H.N., He, Z., Ford, C., Wyckoff, W., Wu, Q. 2020. A review of cottonseed protein chemistry and non-food applications. Sustainable Chemistry. 1:256-274. https://doi.org/10.3390/suschem1030017.

Flower biology and ontogeny of the tung tree (Vernicia fordii Hemsl.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, W., Liu, M., Dong, X., Cao, H., Wu, Y., Shang, H., Huang, H., Zhang, L. 2020. Flower biology and ontogeny of the tung tree (Vernicia fordii Hemsl.). Trees. 34:1363-1381. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00468-020-02041-3.

Design and evaluation of agro-based food packaging films - (Book / Chapter)
Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A., Furtado, R.F., Alves, C.R., Wu, Q. 2020. Design and evaluation of agro-based food packaging films. In: Cheng, H.N., Gross, R.A., editors. Sustainability & Green Polymer Chemistry Volume 2: Biocatalysis and Biobased Polymers. ACS Symposium Series, Vol. 1373. Washington, DC:American Chemical Society. 1373:193-204. https://doi.org/10.1021/bk-2020-1373.ch011.

Oil-producing metabolons containing DGAT1 use separate substrate pools from those containing DGAT2 or PDAT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Regmi, A., Shockey, J., Kotapati, H.K., Bates, P.D. 2020. Oil-producing metabolons containing DGAT1 use separate substrate pools from those containing DGAT2 or PDAT. Plant Physiology. 184(2):720-737. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.20.00461.

NMR analysis and triad sequence distributions of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A., Vermillion, K., Melendez-Rodriguez, B., Lagaron, J.M. 2020. NMR analysis and triad sequence distributions of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate). Polymer Testing. 90:106754. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymertesting.2020.106754.

Antioxidant activities of the water-soluble fractions of glandless and glanded cottonseed protein - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Zhang, D., Olanya, O.M. 2020. Antioxidant activities of the water-soluble fractions of glandless and glanded cottonseed protein. Food Chemistry. 325:126907. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.126907.

Effects of inter-species chromosome substitution on cottonseed mineral and protein nutrition profiles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Zhang, H., Fang, D.D., Zeng, L., Jenkins, J.N., McCarty, J.C. 2020. Effects of inter-species chromosome substitution on cottonseed mineral and protein nutrition profiles. Agronomy Journal. 112:3963-3974. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20264.

Stability of the gossypol-amine adducts used for chromatographic measurement of total and isomeric gossypol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dowd, M.K. 2020. Stability of the gossypol-amine adducts used for chromatographic measurement of total and isomeric gossypol. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 97(6):671-675. https://doi.org/10.1002/aocs.12355.

Evaluation of coordinated development of forestry management efficiency and forest ecological security: a spatiotemporal empirical study based on China's provinces - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, N., Qin, F., Zhai, Y., Cao, H., Zhang, R., Cao, F. 2020. Evaluation of coordinated development of forestry management efficiency and forest ecological security: a spatiotemporal empirical study based on China's provinces. Journal of Cleaner Production. 260:1-15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.121042.

Cottonseed bioactive compounds and peptides - (Proceedings)
Cao, H., Sethumadhavan, K. 2020. Cottonseed bioactive compounds and peptides. Proceedings of 2020 Beltwide Cotton Conferences. p. 270-281.

H.S. Gutowsky and the use of nuclear magnetic resonance in chemistry - (Book / Chapter)
Cheng, H.N., Girolami, G.S. 2020. H.S. Gutowsky and the use of nuclear magnetic resonance in chemistry. In: Strom, E.T., Mainz, V.V., editors. Pioneers of Magnetic Resonance. American Chemical Society Symposium Series Volume 1349. Washington, D.C.: American Chemical Society. p. 21-31.

Preparation and evaluation of composites containing polypropylene and cotton gin trash - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ge, C., Cheng, H.N., Miri, M.J., Hailstone, R.K., Francis, J.B., Demyttenaere, S.M., Alharbi, N.A. 2020. Preparation and evaluation of composites containing polypropylene and cotton gin trash. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 137(38):1-13. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.49151.

Gene editing in plants: assessing the variables through a simplified case study - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shockey, J. 2020. Gene editing in plants: assessing the variables through a simplified case study. Plant Molecular Biology. 103:75-89. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11103-020-00976-2.

Preface of animal manure: production, characteristics, environmental concerns and management - (Book / Chapter)
Pagliari, P., He, Z., Waldrip, H.M. 2020. Preface. In: Waldrip, H.M., Pagliari, P.H., He, Z., editors. Animal Manure: Production, Characteristics, Environmental Concerns and Management. ASA Special Publication 67. Madison, WI: ASA and SSSA. p. i-vii. https://doi.org/10.2134/asaspecpub67.frontmatter.

Advances and outlook of manure production and management - (Book / Chapter)
He, Z., Pagliari, P., Waldrip, H.M. 2020. Advances and outlook of manure production and management. In: Waldrip, H.M., Pagliari, P.H., He, Z., editors. Animal Manure: Production, Characteristics, Environmental Concerns and Management. ASA Special Publication 67. Madison, WI: ASA and SSSA. p. 373-383. https://doi.org/10.2134/asaspecpub67.c28.

Animal manure production and utilization: impact of modern concentrated animal feeding operations - (Book / Chapter)
Pagliari, P., Wilson, M., He, Z. 2020. Animal manure production and utilization: impact of modern concentrated animal feeding operations. In: Waldrip, H.M., Pagliari, P.H., He, Z., editors. Animal Manure: Production, Characteristics, Environmental Concerns and Management. ASA Special Publication 67. Madison, WI: ASA and SSSA. p. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.2134/asaspecpub67.c1.

Regulation of cell viability and anti-inflammatory tristetraprolin family gene expression in mouse macrophages by cottonseed extracts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Sethumadhavan, K. 2020. Regulation of cell viability and anti-inflammatory tristetraprolin family gene expression in mouse macrophages by cottonseed extracts. Scientific Reports. 10:775. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-57584-9.

Carbohydrate and amino acid profiles of cotton plant biomass products - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Olk, D.C., Tewolde, H., Zhang, H., Shankle, M. 2019. Carbohydrate and amino acid profiles of cotton plant biomass products. Agriculture. 10(1):2. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture10010002.

Linking the molecular composition of autochthonous dissolved organic matter to source identification for freshwater lake ecosystems by combination of optical spectroscopy and FT-ICR-MS analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, S., He, Z., Zhi, T., Liu, L., Hou, J., Li, T., Zhang, Y., Shi, Q., Giesy, J.P., Wu, F. 2020. Linking the molecular composition of autochthonous dissolved organic matter to source identification for freshwater lake ecosystems by combination of optical spectroscopy and FT-ICR-MS analysis. Science of the Total Environment. 703:134764. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.134764.

Registration of four upland cotton germplasm lines with elevated levels of seed oil oleic acid - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dowd, M.K., McCarty Jr, J.C., Shockey, J., Jenkins, J.N. 2020. Registration of four upland cotton germplasm lines with elevated levels of seed oil oleic acid. Journal of Plant Registrations. 14(1):64-71. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20017.

Optimization and practical application of cottonseed meal-based wood adhesive formulations for small wood item bonding - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Cheng, H.N., Klasson, K.T., Ford, C., Barroso, V.A.B. 2019. Optimization and practical application of cottonseed meal-based wood adhesive formulations for small wood item bonding. International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives. 95:102448. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2019.102448.

Effect of seed orientation, acid delinting, moisture level, and sample type on cottonseed fracture resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dowd, M.K., Manandhar, R., Delhom, C.D. 2019. Effect of seed orientation, acid delinting, moisture level, and sample type on cottonseed fracture resistance. Transactions of the ASABE. 62(4):1045-1053. https://doi.org/10.13031/trans.13109.

Molecular level comparison of water extractives of maple and oak with negative and positive ion ESI FT-ICR mass spectrometry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Sleighter, R.L., Hatcher, P.G., Liu, S., Wu, F., Zou, H., Olanya, O.M. 2019. Molecular level comparison of water extractives of maple and oak with negative and positive ion ESI FT-ICR mass spectrometry. Journal of Mass Spectrometry. 54(8):655-666. https://doi.org/10.1002/jms.4379.

Molecular level comparison of water extractives of maple and oak - (Proceedings)
He, Z., Sleighter, R.L., Hatcher, P.G., Liu, S., Wu, F., Zou, H., Olanya, O.M. 2019. Molecular level comparison of water extractives of maple and oak. In: Proceedings of the 73rd Forest Products Society(FPS) International Convention, June 25-28, 2019, Atlanta, Georgia. 5 p.

Gossypol but not cottonseed extracts or lipopolysaccharides stimulates HuR gene expression in mouse cells - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Sethumadhavan, K. 2019. Gossypol but not cottonseed extracts or lipopolysaccharides stimulates HuR gene expression in mouse cells. Journal of Functional Foods. 59:25-29. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2019.05.022.

Assessment and application of phosphorus/calcium-cottonseed protein adhesive for plywood production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, J., Pardyawong, S., He, Z., Sun, X. S., Wang, D., Cheng, H. N., Zhong, J. 2019. Assessment and application of phosphorus/calcium-cottonseed protein adhesive for plywood production. Journal of Cleaner Production. 229:454-462. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.05.038.

NMR analysis of poly(lactic acid) via statistical models - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Suganuma, K., Asakura, T., Oshimura, M., Hirano, T., Ute, K., Cheng, H.N. 2019. NMR analysis of poly(lactic acid) via statistical models. Polymers. 11(4):725. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym11040725.

Physiological responses of tung tree (Vernicia fordii) saplings to different red, white, and blue light-emitting diodes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gu, Y., Zhang, F., Zeng, Y., Zhang, L., Tan, X., Cao, H., Li, Z. 2019. Physiological responses of tung tree (Vernicia fordii) saplings to different red, white, and blue light-emitting diodes. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology. 22:569-577.

Recent SRRC efforts to improve cottonsed quality, processing and value - (Abstract Only)

Gene editing in cotton for oil improvement - (Abstract Only)

Characterization of defatted cottonseed meal-based biochar and bio-oil - (Proceedings)
He, Z., Guo, M. 2019. Characterization of defatted cottonseed meal-based biochar and bio-oil. In: Proceedings of the National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 8-10, 2018, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 86-91.

Tung tree (Vernicia fordii) genome provides a resource for understanding genome evolution and improved oil production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, L., Liu, M., Long, H., Dong, W., Pasha, A., Esteban, E., Li, W., Yang, X., Li, Z., Song, A., Ran, D., Zhao, G., Zeng, Y., Chen, H., Zou, M., Li, J., Liang, F., Xie, M., Hu, J., Wang, D., Cao, H., Provart, N.J., Zhang, L., Tan, X. 2020. Tung tree (Vernicia fordii) genome provides a resource for understanding genome evolution and improved oil production. Genomics, Proteomics and Bioinformatics. 17(6):558-575. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gpb.2019.03.006.

Evaluation of polyblends of cottonseed protein and polycaprolactone plasticized by cottonseed oil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cheng, H.N., Ford, C.V., He, Z. 2019. Evaluation of polyblends of cottonseed protein and polycaprolactone plasticized by cottonseed oil. International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization. 24(5):389-398. https://doi.org/10.1080/1023666X.2019.1598641.

Cottonseed protein-based wood adhesive reinforced with nanocellulose - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cheng, H.N., Kilgore, K., Ford, C., Fortier, C., Dowd, M.K., He, Z. 2019. Cottonseed protein-based wood adhesive reinforced with nanocellulose. Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology. 33(12):1357-1368. https://doi.org/10.1080/01694243.2019.1596650.

Organic animal farming and comparative studies of conventional and organic manures - (Book / Chapter)
He, Z. 2020. Organic animal farming and comparative studies of conventional and organic manures. In: Waldrip, H.M., Pagliari, P.H., He, Z., editors. Animal Manure: Production, Characteristics, Environmental Concerns and Management. ASA Special Publication 67. Madison, WI: ASA and SSSA. p. 165-182. https://doi.org/10.2134/asaspecpub67.c9.

Surface Modified Cellulose Nanocrystals for Tailoring Interfacial Miscibility and Microphase Separation of Polymer Nanocomposites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, J., Li, M.-C., Zhang, X., Ren, S., Dong, L., Lee, S., Cheng, H.N., Lei, T., Wu, Q. 2019. Surface modified cellulose nanocrystals for tailoring interfacial miscibility and microphase separation of polymer nanocomposites. Cellulose. 26:4301-4312. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-019-02379-z.

Pelletizing animal manures for on- and off-farm use - (Book / Chapter)
Hao, X., He, Z. 2020. Pelletizing animal manures for on- and off-farm use. In: Waldrip, H.M., Pagliari, P.H., He, Z., editors. Animal Manure: Production, Characteristics, Environmental Concerns and Management. ASA Special Publication 67. Madison, WI: ASA and SSSA. p. 323-344. https://doi.org/10.2134/asaspecpub67.c23.

Long-term cropping system, tillage, and poultry litter application affect the chemical properties of an Alabama ultisol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Tazisong, I.A., Yin, X., Watts, D.B., Senwo, Z.N., Torbert, H.A. 2019. Long-term cropping system, tillage, and poultry litter application affect the chemical properties of an Alabama ultisol. Pedosphere. 29(2):180-194. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1002-0160(19)60797-6.

Cellulose nanocrystal driven microphase separated nanocomposites: Enhanced mechanical performance and nanostructured morphology - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, J., Zhang, X., Li, M.-C., Dong, J., Lee, S., Cheng, H.N., Lei, T., Wu, Q. 2019. Cellulose nanocrystal driven microphase separated nanocomposites: Enhanced mechanical performance and nanostructured morphology. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 130:685-694. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.02.159.

Bioactive compounds from glanded and glandless cottonseed - (Proceedings)
Cao, H. 2019. Bioactive compounds from glanded and glandless cottonseed. In: Proceedings of the 2019 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 8-10, 2019, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 559-571.

First year operation of a mechanical detrasher system at a Louisiana sugarcane factory – impact on processing and value-added products - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Specialized lysophosphatidic acid acyltransferases contribute to unusual fatty acid accumulation in exotic Euphorbiaceae seed oils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shockey, J., Lager, I., Stymne, S., Kotapati, H.K., Sheffield, J., Mason, C., Bates, P.D. 2019. Specialized lysophosphatidic acid acyltransferases contribute to unusual fatty acid accumulation in exotic Euphorbiaceae seed oils. Planta. 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00425-018-03086-y.

Cinnamon polyphenol extract and insulin regulate diacylglycerol acyltransferase gene expression in mouse adipocytes and macrophages - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Sethumadhavan, K., Li, K., Boue, S.M., Anderson, R.A. 2019. Cinnamon polyphenol extract and insulin regulate diacylglycerol acyltransferase gene expression in mouse adipocytes and macrophages. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition. 74(1):115-121. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11130-018-0709-7.

Identification of the major diacylglycerol acyltransferase mRNA in mouse adipocytes and macrophages - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H. 2018. Identification of the major diacylglycerol acyltransferase mRNA in mouse adipocytes and macrophages. BMC Biochemistry. 19(11):1-11. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12858-018-0103-y.

Adsorption of phosphate by sediments in a eutrophic lake: Isotherms, kinetics, thermodynamics and their influence of dissolved organic matter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xie, F., Dai, Z., Zhu, Y., Li, G., Li, H., He, Z., Geng, S., Wu, F. 2019. Adsorption of phosphate by sediments in a eutrophic lake: Isotherms, kinetics, thermodynamics and their influence of dissolved organic matter. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects. 562:16-25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfa.2018.11.009.

Enzymatic modification of polymers - (Book / Chapter)
Cheng, H.N. 2019. Enzymatic modification of polymers. In: Kobayashi S., Uyama H., Kadokawa J. (eds). Enzymatic Polymerization towards Green Polymer Chemistry. Green Chemistry and Sustainable Technology. Singapore: Springer. p. 357-385. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-3813-7_12.

Characterization of defatted cottonseed meal-derived pyrolysis bio-oil by ultrahigh resolution electrospray ionization Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Guo, M., Sleighter, R.L., Zhang, H., Chanel, F., Hatcher, P.G. 2018. Characterization of defatted cottonseed meal-derived pyrolysis bio-oil by ultrahigh resolution electrospray ionization Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry. Journal of Analytical & Applied Pyrolysis. 136:96-106. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaap.2018.10.018.

Green polymer chemistry: pipelines toward new products and processes - (Book / Chapter)
Cheng, H.N., Gross, R.A., Smith, P.B. 2018. Green polymer chemistry: pipelines toward new products and processes. In: Cheng, H.N., Gross, R.A., Smith, P.B., Editors. Green Polymer Chemistry: New Products, Processes, and Applications. ACS Symposium Series. Washington, DC: American Chemical Society. p. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1021/bk-2018-1310.ch001

Boosting C16 fatty acid biosynthesis of Escherichia coli, yeast and tobacco by tung tree (Vernicia fordii Hemsl.) beta-hydroxyacyl-acyl carrier protein dehydratase gene - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, M., Long, H., Li, W., Shi, M., Cao, H., Zhang, L., Tan, X. 2019. Boosting C16 fatty acid biosynthesis of Escherichia coli, yeast and tobacco by tung tree (Vernicia fordii Hemsl.) beta-hydroxyacyl-acyl carrier protein dehydratase gene. Industrial Crops and Products. 127:46-54. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2018.10.067.

Blending cottonseed meal products with different protein contents for cost-effective wood adhesive performances - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pradyawong, S., Li, J., He, Z., Sun, X.S., Wang, D., Cheng, H.N., Klasson, K.T. 2018. Blending cottonseed meal products with different protein contents for cost-effective wood adhesive performances. Industrial Crops and Products. 126:31-37. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2018.09.052.

Using dual isotopes and a Bayesian isotope mixing model to evaluate sources of nitrate of Tai Lake, China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, S., Wu, F., Feng, W., Guo, W., Song, F., Wang, H., Wang, Y., He, Z., Geisy, J.P., Zhu, P., Tang, Z. 2018. Using dual isotopes and a Bayesian isotope mixing model to evaluate sources of nitrate of Tai Lake, China. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 25:32631-32639. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-018-3242-1.

Characterization of phosphorus in algae from a eutrophic lake by solution 31P nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Feng, W., Li, C., Zhang, C., Liu, S., Song, F., Guo, W., He, Z., Li, T., Chen, H. 2019. Characterization of phosphorus in algae from a eutrophic lake by solution 31P nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Limnology. 20:163-171. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10201-018-0562-2.

Cyclopropane fatty acid biosynthesis in plants: phylogenetic and biochemical analysis of Litchi Kennedy pathway and acyl editing cycle genes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shockey, J., Kuhn, D., Chen, T., Cao, H., Freeman, B., Mason, C. 2018. Cyclopropane fatty acid biosynthesis in plants: phylogenetic and biochemical analysis of Litchi Kennedy pathway and acyl editing cycle genes. Plant Cell Reports. 37(11):1571-1583. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00299-018-2329-y.

Preparation and characterization of xylan derivatives and their blends - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cheng, H.N., Ford, C., Kolpak, F.J., Wu, Q. 2018. Preparation and characterization of xylan derivatives and their blends. Journal of Polymers and the Environment. 26:4114-4123. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-018-1279-3.

Characterization and sources of dissolved and particulate phosphorus in 10 freshwater lakes with different trophic statuses in China by solution 31P nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, C., Feng, W., Chen, H., Zhu, Y., Wu, F., Giesy, J.P., He, Z., Wang, H., Sun, F. 2019. Characterization and sources of dissolved and particulate phosphorus in 10 freshwater lakes with different trophic statuses in China by solution 31P nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Ecological Research. 34:106-118. https://doi.org/10.1111/1440-1703.1006.

Three decades of changes in water environment of a large freshwater Lake and its relationship with socio-economic indicators - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, C., Feng, W., Song, F., He, Z., Wu, F., Zhu, Y., Geisy, J.P., Bai, Y. 2019. Three decades of changes in water environment of a large freshwater Lake and its relationship with socio-economic indicators. Journal of Environmental Science. 77:156-166. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jes.2018.07.001.

Isolation of cottonseed extracts that affect human cancer cell growth - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Sethumadhavan, K., Bland, J.M. 2018. Isolation of cottonseed extracts that affect human cancer cell growth. Scientific Reports. 8:10458. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-28773-4.

Evaluation of adhesion properties of blends of cottonseed protein and anionic water-soluble polymers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cheng, H.N., Wyckoff, W., Dowd, M.K., He, Z. 2019. Evaluation of adhesion properties of blends of cottonseed protein and anionic water-soluble polymers. Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology. 33(1):66-78. https://doi.org/10.1080/01694243.2018.1495404.

A comparison of the transcriptomes between diploid and autotetraploid Paulownia fortunei under salt stress - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, Z., Zhao, Z., Fan, G., Dong, Y., Deng, M., Xu, E., Zhai, X., Cao, H. 2019. A comparison of the transcriptomes between diploid and autotetraploid Paulownia fortunei under salt stress. Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants. 25(1):1-11. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12298-018-0578-4.

Colloidal stability of Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles differentially impacted by dissolved organic matter and cations in synthetic and naturally-occurred environmental waters - (Research Notes)
Wang, H., Zhao, X., Han, X., Zhi, T., Song, F., Zhang, S., Yuanrong, Z., Guo, W., He, Z., Guo, Q., Wu, F., Meng, X., Giesy, J.P. 2018. Colloidal stability of Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles differentially impacted by dissolved organic matter and cations in synthetic and naturally-occurred environmental waters. Environmental Pollution. 241:912-921.

Tung tree (Vernicia fordii, Hemsl.) genome and transcriptome sequencing reveals co-ordinate up-regulation of fatty acid beta-oxidation and triacylglycerol biosynthesis pathways during eleostearic acid accumulation in seeds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cui, P., Lin, Q., Fang, D., Zhang, L., Li, R., Cheng, J., Gao, F., Shockey, J., Hu, S., Lu, S. 2018. Tung tree (Vernicia fordii, Hemsl.) genome and transcriptome sequencing reveals co-ordinate up-regulation of fatty acid beta-oxidation and triacylglycerol biosynthesis pathways during eleostearic acid accumulation in seeds. Plant And Cell Physiology. 59:1990-2003. https://doi.org/10.1093/pcp/pcy117.

Production of plywood panels using washed cottonseed meal as bonding reagents - (Proceedings)
He, Z., Pradyawong, S., Li, J., Cheng, H. N., Klasson, K.T., Sun, X., and Wang, D. 2018. Production of plywood panels using washed cottonseed meal as bonding reagents. In: Proceedings of the Forest Products Society's 72nd International Convention, Forest Products Society, Madison, Wisconsin. 7 pp.

Protein profiling of water and alkali soluble cottonseed protein isolates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Zhang, D., Cao, H. 2018. Protein profiling of water and alkali soluble cottonseed protein isolates. Scientific Reports. 8:9036. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-27671-z.

Cottonseed extracts and gossypol regulate diacylglycerol acyltransferase gene expression in mouse macrophages - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Sethumadhavan, K. Cottonseed extracts and gossypol regulate diacylglycerol acyltransferase gene expression in mouse macrophages. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 66(24):6022-6030. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.8b01240

Seed-fiber ratio, seed index, and seed tissue and compositional properties of current cotton cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dowd, M.K., Pelitire, S.M., Delhom, C.D. 2018. Seed-fiber ratio, seed index, and seed tissue and compositional properties of current cotton cultivars. Journal of Cotton Science. 22:60-74.

"Greener" hybrid adhesives composed of urea formaldehyde resin and cottonseed meal for wood based composites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, M., Wang, Y., Wu, Y., He, Z., Wan, H. 2018. "Greener" adhesives composed of urea-formaldehyde resin and cottonseed meal for wood-based composites. Journal of Cleaner Production. 187:361-371.

Development of washed cottonseed meal-based wood adhesives for industrial application - (Proceedings)
He, Z. 2018. Development of washed cottonseed meal-based wood adhesives for industrial application. In:Proceedings of the 2018 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 3-5, 2018, San Antonio, Texas. p. 348-352.

Amino acid and carbohydrate profiles of cotton plant biomass products - (Proceedings)
He, Z. 2018. Amino acid and carbohydrate profiles of cotton plant biomass products. In: Proceedings of the 2018 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 3-5, 2018, San Antonio, Texas. p. 115-119.

Evaluation of genetically-improved (glandless) and genetically-modified low-gossypol cottonseed meal as alternative protein sources in the diet of juvenile southern flounder Paralichthys lethostigma reared in a recirculating - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alam, M.S., Watanabe, W.O., Carroll, P.M., Gabel, J.E., Corum, M.A., Seaton, P., Wedegaertner, T.C., Rathore, K.S., Dowd, M.K. 2018. Evaluation of genetically-improved (glandless) and genetically-modified low-gossypol cottonseed meal as alternative protein sources in the diet of juvenile southern flounder Paralichthys lethostigma reared in a recirculating aquaculture system. Aquaculture. 489:36-45.

Surface characterization of cottonseed meal products by SEM, SEM-EDS, XRD and XPS analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Cheng, H.N., Olanya, O.M., Uknalis, J., Zhang, X., Koplitz, B.D., He, J. 2018. Surface characterization of cottonseed meal products by SEM, SEM-EDS, XRD and XPS analysis. Journal of Materials Science Research. 7(1):28-40.

QXLA: Adding upper quantiles for the studentized range to Excel for multiple comparison procedures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klasson, K.T. 2018. QXLA: Adding upper quantiles for the studentized range to Excel for multiple comparison procedures. Journal of Statistical Software. Journal of Statistical Software, Code Snippets. Vol(85):1-9.

Effects of particle size on the morphology and water- and thermo-resistance of washed cottonseed meal-based wood adhesives - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Cheng, H.N., Klasson, K.T., Olanya, O.M., Uknalis, J. 2017. Effects of particle size on the morphology and water- and thermo-resistance of washed cottonseed meal-based wood adhesives. Polymers. 9(12):675. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym9120675.

Cation-induced coagulation of aquatic plant-derived dissolved organic matter: Investigation by EEM-PARAFAC and FT-IR spectroscopy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, S., Zhu, Y., Liu, L., He, Z., Geisy, J.P., Bai, Y., Sun, F., Wu, F. 2018. Cation-induced coagulation of aquatic plant-derived dissolved organic matter: investigation by EEM-PARAFAC and FT-IR spectroscopy. Environmental Pollution. 234:726-734.

Comprehensive transcriptome analysis of phytohormone biosyntheis and signaling genes in the flowers of Chinese chinquapin (Castanea henryi) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Yuan, D., Tian, X., Zhu, Z., Liu, M., Cao, H. 2017. Comprehensive transcriptome analysis of phytohormone biosyntheis and signaling genes in the flowers of Chinese chinquapin (Castanea henryi). Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 65(47):10332-10349.

Molecular characterization of macrophyte-derived dissolved organic matters and their implications for lakes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, S., Zhao, T., Zhu, Y., Qu, X., He, Z., Geisy, J.P., Meng, W. 2018. Molecular characterization of macrophyte-derived dissolved organic matters and their implications for lakes. Science of the Total Environment. 616-617:602-613.

Simulated bioavailability of phosphorus from aquatic macrophytes and hytoplankton by aqueous suspension and incubation with alkaline phosphatase - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Feng, W., Wu, F., He, Z., Song, F., Zhu, Y., Geisy, J.P., Wang, Y., Qin, N., Zhang, C., Chen, H., Sun, F. 2018. Simulated bioavailability of phosphorus from aquatic macrophytes and phytoplankton by aqueous suspension and incubation with alkaline phosphatase. Science of the Total Environment. 616-617:1431-1439.

Discovery of a new mechanism for regulation of plant triacylglycerol metabolism: The peanut diacylglycerol acyltransferase-1 gene family transcriptome is highly enriched in alternative splicing variants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zheng, L., Shockey, J., Guo, F., Shi, L., Li, X., Shan, L., Wan, S., Peng, Z. 2017. Discovery of a new mechanism for regulation of plant triacylglycerol metabolism: The peanut diacylglycerol acyltransferase-1 gene family transcriptome is highly enriched in alternative splicing variants. Journal of Plant Physiology. 219:62-70.

Variant amino acid residues alter the enzyme activity of peanut type 2 Diacylglycerol Acyltransferases - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zheng, L., Shockey, J., Bian, F., Chen, G., Shan, L., Li, X., Wan, S., Peng, Z. 2017. Variant amino acid residues alter the enzyme activity of peanut type 2 diacylglycerol acyltransferases. Frontiers in Plant Science. 8:1751.

Impact of management practices on water extractable organic carbon and nitrogen from 12-year poultry litter amended soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Zhang, M., Zhao, A., Waldrip, H.M., Pagliari, P.H., Harmel, R.D. 2017. Impact of management practices on water extractable organic carbon and nitrogen from 12-year poultry litter amended soils. Open Journal of Soil Science. 7:259-277.

Cottonseed meal-based wood adhesives for non-structural interior applications - (Proceedings)
He, Z., Cheng, H.N., Klasson, K.T., Barroso, V.A.B. 2017. Cottonseed meal-based wood adhesives for non-structural interior applications. In: Hunt, C.G., Smith, G.D., Yan, N., editors. Proceedings of the 2017 International Conference on Wood Adhesives, Forest Products Society, Peachtree Corners, GA. 7 pp.

Effect of drying methods on the physicochemical properties and adhesion performance of water-washed cottonseed meal - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, N., Prodyawong, S., He, Z., Sun, X.S., Wang, D. 2017. Effect of drying methods on the physicochemical properties and adhesion performance of water-washed cottonseed meal. Industrial Crops and Products. 109:281-287.

Characterization of cottonseed protein isolate as a paper additive - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cheng, H.N., Villalpando, A., Easson, M.W., Dowd, M.K. 2017. Characterization of cottonseed protein isolate as a paper additive. International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization. 22(8):699-708.

Effects of cooking methods on starch and sugar composition of sweetpotato storage roots - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, S., Lu, G., Cao, H. 2017. Effects of cooking methods on starch and sugar composition of sweetpotato storage roots. PLoS One. 12(8):e0182604.

A primer on polymer nomenclature: Structure-based, sourced-based and trade names - (Review Article)
Cheng, H.N., Howell, B.A. 2017. A primer on polymer nomenclature: Structure-based, sourced-based, and trade names. Journal of Chemical Education 94:1794-1797.

Diversity in science: An overview - (Book / Chapter)
Nelson, D.J., Cheng, H.N. 2017. Diversity in science: An overview. In: Nelson, D.J., Cheng, H.N., editors. Diversity in the Scientific Community Volume 1: Quantifying Diversity and Formulating Success. ACS Symposium Series 1255. Washington, DC: American Chemical Society. p. 1-12.

Stereochemistry and global connectivity: An overview - (Book / Chapter)
Cheng, H.N., Maryanoff, C.A., Miller, B.D., Schmidt, D.G. 2017. Stereochemistry and global connectivity: An overview. In: Cheng, H.N., Maryanoff, C.A., Miller, B.D., Schmidt, D.G., editors. Stereochemistry and Global Connectivity: The Legacy of Ernest L. Eliel Volume 1. ACS Symposium Series 1257. Washington, DC: American Chemical Society. p. 1-10.

Novel polymeric products derived from biodiesel - (Book / Chapter)
Biswas, A., Liu, Z., Furtado, R., Alves, C.R., Cheng, H.N. 2017. Novel polymeric products derived from biodiesel. In: Cheng, H.N., Maryanoff, C.A., Miller, B.D., Schmidt, D.G., editors. Stereochemistry and Global Connectivity: The Legacy of Ernest L. Eliel Volume 2. ACS Symposium Series 1258. Washington, DC: American Chemical Society. p. 207-220.

Effects of the particle size on the adhesive strength of washed cottonseed meal with white oak - (Proceedings)
He, Z., Cheng, H.N., Klasson, K.T. 2017. Effects of the particle size on the adhesive strength of washed cottonseed meal with white oak. In: Proceedings of the 71st Forest Products Society (FPS) International Convention, June 26-28, 2017, Starkville, Mississippi. Track 1.5.1. 4 pp.

Adhesive strength of pilot-scale-produced water-washed cottonseed meal in comparison with a synthetic glue for non-structural interior application - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Chiozza, F. 2017. Adhesive strength of pilot-scale-produced water-washed cottonseed meal in comparison with a synthetic glue for non-structural interior application. Journal of Materials Science Research. 6(3):20-26.

Modification of cellulose with succinic anhydride in TBAA/DMSO mixed solvent under catalyst-free conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xin, P., Huang, Y., Hse, C., Cheng, H.N., Huang, C., Huang, Pan, H. 2017. Modification of cellulose with succinic anhydride in TBAA/DMSO mixed solvent under catalyst-free conditions. Materials. 10(5):526.

The complete chloroplast genome sequence of tung tree (Vernicia fordii): Organization and phylogenetic relationships with other angiosperms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, Z., Long, H., Zhang, L., Liu, Z., Cao, H., Shi, M., Tan, X. 2017. The complete chloroplast genome sequence of tung tree (Vernicia fordii): Organization and phylogenetic relationships with other angiosperms. Scientific Reports. 7(1):1869. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-02076-6.

Wood adhesive properties of cottonseed protein with denaturant additives - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cheng, H.N., Ford, C., Dowd, M.K., He, Z. 2017. Wood adhesive properties of cottonseed protein with denaturant additives. Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology. 31(24):2657–2666.

Effects of phosphorus-containing additives on soy and cottonseed protein as wood adhesives - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cheng, H.N., Ford, C., Dowd, M.K., He, Z. 2017. Effects of phosphorus-containing additives on soy and cottonseed protein as wood adhesives. International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives. 77:51-57.

Dihydrosterculic acid from cottonseed oil suppresses desaturase activity and improves liver metabolomic profiles of high-fat-fed mice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Paton, C.M., Vaughan, R.A., Alpergin, E.S.S., Assadi-Porter, F., Dowd, M.K. 2017. Dihydrosterculic acid from cottonseed oil suppresses desaturase activity and improves liver metabolomic profiles of high-fat-fed mice. Nutrition Research. 45:52-62.

Evaluation of wood bonding performance of water-washed cottonseed meal-based adhesives with high solid contents and low press temperatures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Cheng, H.N. 2017. Evaluation of wood bonding performance of water-washed cottonseed meal-based adhesives with high solid contents and low press temperatures. Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology. 31(23):2620-2629

Estimation of current cottonseed-fiber ratios, seed indices, and seed tissue and compositional properties - (Proceedings)
Dowd, M.K., Pelitire, S.M., Delhom, C.D. 2017. Estimation of current cottonseed-fiber ratios, seed indices, and seed tissues and compositional properties. In: Proceedings of 2017 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, Dallas, TX, January 4-6, 2017. p. 839-844.

Adhesive strength of pilot-scale washed cottonseed meal in comparison with a synthetic adhesive for non-structural application - (Proceedings)
He, Z., Chiozza, F. 2017. Adhesive strength of pilot-scale washed cottonseed meal in comparison with a synthetic adhesive for non-structural application. In: Proceedings for the 2017 Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 4-6, 2017, Dallas, Texas. pp. 904-907.

NMR studies of water dynamics during sol-to-gel transition of poly (N-isopropylacrylamide) in concentrated aqueous solution - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kametani, S., Sekine, S., Ohkubo, T., Hirano, T., Ute, K., Cheng, H.N., Asakura, T. 2017. NMR studies of water dynamics during sol-to-gel transition of poly (N-isopropylacrylamide) in concentrated aqueous solution. Polymer. 109:287-296.

Chemical characterization of cotton plant parts for multiple uses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Zhang, H., Tewolde, H., Shankle, M. 2017. Chemical characterization of cotton plant parts for multiple uses. Agricultural and Environmental Letters. 2:110044-110049. doi:10.2134/ael2016.11.0044.

Naturally occurring high oleic acid cottonseed oil: identification and functional analysis of a mutant allele of Gossypium barbadense fatty acid desaturase-2 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shockey, J., Dowd, M., Mack, B., Gilbert, M., Scheffler, B., Ballard, L., Frelichowski, J., Mason, C. 2017. Naturally occurring high oleic acid cottonseed oil: identification and functional analysis of a mutant allele of Gossypium barbadense fatty acid desaturase-2. Planta. 245:611-622.

NMR analysis of compositional heterogeneity in polysaccharides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cheng, H.N. 2017. NMR analysis of compositional heterogeneity in polysaccharides. Pure and Applied Chemistry. 89(7):877-883.

Research Highlight: Water-extractable organic matter from sandy loam soils - (Popular Publication)
He, Z., Olanya, O.M., Larkin, R.P., Honeycutt, W., Zhao, A. 2016. Research Highlight: Water-extractable organic matter from sandy loam soils. CSA News. 61(12):16.

Identification of an Mg2+-independent soluble phosphatidate phosphatase in cottonseed (Gossypium hirsutum L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Sethumadhavan, K., Rajasekaran, K. 2016. Identification of an Mg2+-independent soluble phosphatidate phosphatase in cottonseed (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Advances in Biological Chemistry. 6(6):169-179.

Preparation, properties, and bonding utilization of pyrolysis bio-oil - (Book / Chapter)
Mao, A., He, Z., Wan, H., Li, Q. 2017. Preparation, properties, and bonding utilization of pyrolysis bio-oil. In: He, Z., editor. Bio-based Wood Adhesives: Preparation, Characterization, and Testing. Boca Raton, Florida: CRC Press. pp. 250-279.

Bio-based wood adhesives research: Advances and outlooks - (Book / Chapter)
He, Z., Wan, H. 2017. Bio-based wood adhesives research: Advances and outlooks. In: He, Z., editor. Bio-based Wood Adhesives: Preparation, Characterization, and Testing. Boca Raton, Florida: CRC Press. pp. 340-353.

Bio-based wood adhesives--preparation, characterization, and testing - (Book / Chapter)
He, Z. 2017. Bio-based wood adhesives--preparation, characterization, and testing. In: He, Z., editor. Bio-based Wood Adhesives: Preparation, Characterization, and Testing. Boca Raton, Florida: CRC Press. pp. v-ix.

Synthesis of polymers from liquefied biomass and their utilization in wood bonding - (Book / Chapter)
Wan, H., He, Z., Mao, A., Liu, X. 2017. Synthesis of polymers from liquefied biomass and their utilization in wood bonding. In: He, Z., editor. Bio-based Wood Adhesives: Preparation, Characterization, and Testing. Boca Raton, Florida: CRC Press. pp. 239-259.

Effects of rheology and viscosity of biobased adhesives on bonding performance - (Book / Chapter)
Bacigalupe, A., He, Z., Escobar, M.M. 2017. Effects of rheology and viscosity of biobased adhesives on bonding performance. In: He, Z., editor. Bio-based Wood Adhesives: Preparation, Characterization, and Testing. Boca Raton, Florida: CRC Press. pp. 293-309.

Proteomic analysis of tung tree (Vernicia fordii) oilseeds during the developmental stages - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhan, Z., Chen, Y., Shockey, J., Han, X., Wang, Y. 2016. Proteomic analysis of tung tree (Vernicia fordii) oilseeds during the developmental stages. Molecules. 21:1486.

129Xe NMR studies of morphology and accessibility in porous biochar from almond shells - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Farina, M., Mauri, M., Patriarca, G., Simonutti, R., Klasson, K.T., Cheng, H.N. 2016. 129Xe NMR studies of morphology and accessibility in porous biochar from almond shells. RSC Advances. 6(105):103803-103810.

Forms and lability of phosphorus in algae and aquatic macrophytes characterized by solution 31P NMR coupled with enzymatic hydrolysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fein, W., Zhu, Y., Wu, F., He, Z., Zhang, C., Geisy, J.P. 2016. Forms and lability of phosphorus in algae and aquatic macrophytes characterized by solution 31P NMR coupled with enzymatic hydrolysis. Scientific Reports. 6:37164-37174. doi:10.1038/srep37164.

Using solid 13C NMR coupled with solution 31P NMR spectroscopy to investigate molecular species and lability of organic carbon and phosphorus from aquatic plants in Tai Lake, China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, S., Zhu, Y., Wu, F., Meng, W., Wang, H., He, Z., Guo, W., Song, F., Geisy, J.P. 2017. Using solid 13C NMR coupled with solution 31P NMR spectroscopy to investigate molecular species and lability of organic carbon and phosphorus from aquatic plants in Tai Lake, China. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 24:1880-1889.

Applied and environmental chemistry of animal manure: A review - (Review Article)
He, Z., Pagliari, P.H., Waldrip, H.M. 2016. Applied and environmental chemistry of animal manure: A review. Pedosphere. 26:779-816.

Novel polyurethanes from xylan and TDI: Preparation and characterization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cheng, H.N., Furtado, R.F., Alves, C.R., Bastos, M.S.R., Kim, S., Biswas, A. 2017. Novel polyurethanes from xylan and TDI: Preparation and characterization. International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization. 22(1):35-42.

Quantity and nature of water-extractable organic matter from sandy loam soils with potato cropping managements - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Zhang, M., Zhao, A., Olanya, O.M., Larkin, R.P., Honeycutt, C.W. 2016. Quantity and nature of water-extractable organic matter from sandy loam soils with potato cropping managements. Agricultural and Environmental Letters. 1:160023-160029.

Full replacement of menhaden fish meal protein by low-gossypol cottonseed flour protein in the diet of juvenile black sea bass Centropristis striata - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Anderson, A.D., Alam, M.S., Watanabe, W.O., Carroll, P.M., Wedegaertner, T.C., Dowd, M.K. 2016. Full replacement of menhaden fish meal protein by low-gossypol cottonseed flour protein in the diet of juvenile black sea bass Centropristis striata. Aquaculture. 464:618-628.

Morphological influence of cellulose nanoparticles (CNs) from cottonseed hulls on rheological properties of polyvinyl alcohol/CN suspensions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhou, L., He, H., Li, M.-C., Song, K., Cheng, H.N., Wu, Q. 2016. Morphological influence of cellulose nanoparticles (CNs) from cottonseed hulls on rheological properties of polyvinyl alcohol/CN suspensions. Carbohydrate Polymers. 153:445-454.

Urea modified cottonseed protein adhesive for wood composite products - (Abstract Only)
Liu, M., Liu, X., He, Z., Wan, H. 2016. Urea modified cottonseed protein adhesive for wood composite products (abstract). The 70th Forest Products Society (FPS) international Convention. June 27-29, 2016, Portland, Oregon. Track 2.3.9.

Chitin nanofibers as reinforcing and antimicrobial agents in carboxymethyl cellulose films: Influence of partial deacetylation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, M.-C., Wu, Q., Song, K., Cheng, H.N., Suzuki, S., Lei, T. 2016. Chitin nanofibers as reinforcing and antimicrobial agents in carboxymethyl cellulose films: Influence of partial deacetylation. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 4:4385-4395.

Characterization of plant-derived carbon and phosphorus in lakes by sequential fractionation and NMR spectroscopy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, S., Zhu, Y., Wu, F., Meng, W., He, Z., Geisy, J.P. 2016. Characterization of plant-derived carbon and phosphorus in lakes by sequential fractionation and NMR spectroscopy. Science of the Total Environment. 566-567:1398-1409.

Nanotechnology overview: Opportunities and challenges - (Book / Chapter)
Cheng, H.N., Doemeny, L.J., Geraci, C.L., Schmidt, D.G. 2016. Nanotechnology overview: Opportunities and challenges. In: Cheng, H.N., Doemeny, L.J., Geraci, C.L., Schmidt, D.G., editors. Nanotechnology: Delivering the Promise Volume 2. ACS Symposium Series, Washington, DC: American Chemical Society. p. 1-12.

NMR characterization of polymers: Review and update - (Abstract Only)
Cheng, H.N. 2016. NMR characterization of polymers: Review and update. (Abstract). International Symposium on Polymer Analysis and Characterization, on-line program: Paper No. SC2.

Adhesive performance of washed cottonseed meal at high solid contents and low temperatures - (Proceedings)
He, Z., Chapital, D.C., Cheng, H.N. 2016. Adhesive performance of washed cottonseed meal at high solid contents and low temperatures. In: Proceedings of the 70th Forest Products Society (FPS) international Convention, June 27-29, 2016, Portland, Oregon. Track 2.7.1. 4 pp.

Wood adhesives containing proteins and carbohydrates - (Book / Chapter)
Cheng, H.N., He, Z. 2017. Wood adhesives containing proteins and carbohydrates. In: He, Z., editor. Bio-based Wood Adhesives: Preparation, Characterization, and Testing. Boca Raton, Florida: CRC Press. p. 140-155.

Characterization of glycolytic pathway genes using RNA-Seq in developing kernels of Eucommia ulmoides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Feng, Y., Zhang, L., Fu, J., Li, F., Wang, L., Tan, X., Mo, W., Cao, H. 2016. Characterization of glycolytic pathway genes using RNA-Seq in developing kernels of Eucommia ulmoides. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 64(18):3712-3731. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.5b05918.

Chemistry without borders: An overview - (Book / Chapter)
Cheng, H.N., Rimando, A.M., Miller, B.D., Schmidt, D.G. 2016. Chemistry without borders: An overview. In: Cheng, H.N., Rimando, A.M., Miller, B.D., Schmidt, D.G., editors. Chemistry without borders: An overview. ACS Symposium Series, Washington, DC: American Chemical Society. p. 1-13.

Polymerized and functionalized triglycerides - (Abstract Only)
Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A. 2016. Polymerized and functionalized triglycerides. (Abstract). ACS Abstract Book for San Diego National Meeting, p. 223, POLY paper #38.

Utilization of citric acid in wood bonding - (Book / Chapter)
He, Z., Umemura, K. 2017. Utilization of citric acid in wood bonding. In: He,Z., editor. Bio-based Wood Adhesives-Preparation, Characterization, and Testing. Boca Raton, Florida: CRC Press. pp. 221-238.

Preparation and utilization of water washed cottonseed meal as wood adhesives - (Book / Chapter)
He, Z., Cheng, H.N. 2017. Preparation and utilization of water washed cottonseed meal as wood adhesives. In: He, Z., editor. Bio-based Wood Adhesives: Preparation, Characterization, and Testing. Boca Raton, Florida: CRC Press. p. 156-178.

Effects of pH and storage time on the adhesive and rheological properties of cottonseed meal-based products - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Chapital, D.C., Cheng, H.N. 2016. Effects of pH and storage time on the adhesive and rheological properties of cottonseed meal-based products. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 13:43637. https://doi.org/10.1002/APP.43637.

Adhesive properties of water washed cottonseed meal on four types of wood - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Chapital, D.C., Cheng, H.N., Modesto, O.O. 2016. Adhesive properties of water washed cottonseed meal on four types of wood. Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology. 30(19):2109-2119.

Use of additives to enhance the properties of cottonseed protein as wood adhesives - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cheng, H.N., Ford, C., Dowd, M.K., He, Z. 2016. Use of additives to enhance the properties of cottonseed protein as wood adhesives. International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives. 68:156-160.

Nanotechnology in Agriculture - (Book / Chapter)
Cheng, H.N., Klasson, K.T., Asakura, T., Wu, Q. 2016. Nanotechnology in Agriculture. In: Cheng, H.N., Doemeny, L., Gerace, C.L., Schmidt, D.G., editors. Nanotechnology: Delivering the Promise Volume 2. ACS Symposium Series, Vol. 1224, Washington, DC: American Chemical Society. p. 233-242.

Comparison of the adhesive performances of soy meal, water washed meal fractions, and protein isolates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Chapital, D.C., Cheng, H.N. 2016. Comparison of the adhesive performances of soy meal, water washed meal fractions, and protein isolates. Modern Applied Science. 10(5):112-120.

Dedicated industrial oilseed crops as metabolic engineering platforms for sustainable industrial feedstock production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhu, L.-H., Krens, F., Smith, M.A., Li, X., Qi, W., Van Loo, E.N., Iven, T., Feussner, I., Nazarenus, T.J., Huai, D., Taylor, D.C., Zhou, X.-R., Green, A.G., Shockey, J., Klasson, K.T., Mullen, R.T., Huang, B., Dyer, J.M., Cahoon, E.B. 2016. Dedicated industrial oilseed crops as metabolic engineering platforms for sustainable industrial feedstock production. Scientific Reports. 6:22181.

Elemental and nutrient composition of cotton plant parts - (Proceedings)
He, Z., Tewolde, H., Shankle, M., Zhang, H., Liu, Y. 2016. Elemental and nutrient composition of cotton plant parts. In: 2016 Beltwide Cotton Conferences Proceedings, January 5-7, 2016, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 264-267.

Characterization of phosphorus forms in lake macrophytes and algae by solution 31P nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Feng, W., Zhu, Y., Wu, F., Meng, W., Giesy, J.P., He, Z., Song, L., Fan, M. 2016. Characterization of phosphorus forms in lake macrophytes and algae by solution 31P nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 23:7288-7297.

Tung (Vernicia fordii and Vernicia montana) - (Book / Chapter)
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Cheng, H.N., Ford, C., Dowd, M.K., He, Z. 2016. Soy and cottonseed protein blends as wood adhesives. Industrial Crops and Products. 85:324-330.

Pilot-scale production of washed cottonseed meal and co-products - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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Characteristics and degradation of carbon and phosphorus from aquatic macrophytes in lakes: insights from solid-state 13C NMR and solution 31P NMR spectroscopy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, S., Zhu, Y., Meng, W., He, Z., Feng, W., Zhang, C., Giesy, J.P. 2015. Release and transformation of carbon and phosphorus from aquatic macrophytes of lakes: Insight from solid-state 13C NMR and solution 31P NMR spectroscopy. Science of the Total Environment. 543:746-756.

Identification of Arabidopsis GPAT9 (At5g60620) as an essential gene involved in Triacylglycerol Biosynthesis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shockey, J., Regmi, A., Cotton, K., Adhikari, N., Browse, J., Bates, P.D. 2015. Identification of Arabidopsis GPAT9 (At5g60620) as an essential gene involved in Triacylglycerol Biosynthesis. Plant Physiology. 170:163-179.

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Common editorial mistakes in journal submissions - (Trade Journal)
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129Xe NMR studies of biochar made from biobased materials - (Abstract Only)
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