Research Project: Agricultural-Feedstock Derived Biobased Particles

Location: Plant Polymer Research

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

Utilizing pistachio shell biochar to replace carbon black in natural rubber composites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peterson, S.C., Chisholm, B.J. 2024. Utilizing pistachio shell biochar to replace carbon black in natural rubber composites. Journal of Composites Science. 8, 482. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs8110482.

Encapsulation of alpha-tocopherol into zein nanoparticles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, S. 2024. Encapsulation of alpha-tocopherol into zein nanoparticles. Food Research International. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29163911.

Understanding oxidation of Hemp seed oil and improving its stability by encapsulation into protein microcapsules - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, S., Hwang, H. 2024. Understanding oxidation of Hemp seed oil and improving its stability by encapsulation into protein microcapsules. Journal of Food Science. https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.17314.

Micro-heterogeneity and micro-rheological properties of cellulose-based hydrogel studied by diffusing wave spectroscopy (DWS) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xu, J., Boddu, V.M., Kenar, J.A. 2024. Micro-heterogeneity and micro-rheological properties of cellulose-based hydrogel studied by diffusing wave spectroscopy (DWS). Cellulose Chemistry and Technology. 58(1-2), 1-7. https://doi.org/10.35812/CelluloseChemTechnol.2024.58.01.

Rheological and micro-rheological properties of chicory inulin gels - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xu, J., Kenar, J.A. 2024. Rheological and micro-rheological properties of chicory inulin gels. Gels. 10(3). Article 171. https://doi.org/10.3390/gels10030171.

Replacement of carbon black with coppiced biochar in guayule rubber composites improves tensile properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peterson, S.C., McMahan, C.M. 2023. Replacement of carbon black with coppiced biochar in guayule rubber composites improves tensile properties. Journal of Composites Science. 7(12):499. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs7120499.

Effect of jet-cooking on rheological properties of navy bean flour suspensions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xu, J., Selling, G.W., Liu, S.X. 2023. Effect of jet-cooking on rheological properties of navy bean flour suspensions. Food Chemistry Advances. 2. Article 100316. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.focha.2023.100316.

Lauric acid treatments to oxidized and control biochars and their effects on rubber composite tensile properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peterson, S.C., Thomas, A.J. 2022. Lauric acid treatments to oxidized and control biochars and their effects on rubber composite tensile properties. C - Journal of Carbon Research. 8(4). Article 58. https://doi.org/10.3390/c8040058.

Rheological properties of hydrogels produced by cellulose derivatives cross-linked with citric acid, succinic acid, and sebacic acid - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xu, J., Boddu, V.M., Liu, S.X. 2022. Rheological properties of hydrogels produced by cellulose derivatives cross-linked with citric acid, succinic acid, and sebacic acid. Cellulose Chemistry and Technology. 56 (1-2), 49-54. https://doi.org/10.35812/CelluloseChemTechnol.2022.56.04.

Carbon black replacement in natural rubber composites using dry-milled calcium carbonate, soy protein, and biochar - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peterson, S.C. 2022. Carbon black replacement in natural rubber composites using dry-milled calcium carbonate, soy protein, and biochar. Processes. 10(1). Article 123. https://doi.org/10.3390/pr10010123.

Mechanical properties of rubber reinforced with silica and hydrolyzed carbohydrate/protein fillers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jong, L. 2021. Mechanical properties of rubber reinforced with silica and hydrolyzed carbohydrate/protein fillers. Journal of Rubber Research. 24:523-531. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42464-021-00119-2.

Simplification of interior latex paint using biopolymer to replace rheological additives and calcium carbonate extender - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jong, L. 2021. Simplification of interior latex paint using biopolymer to replace rheological additives and calcium carbonate extender. Journal of Coatings Technology and Research. 18:1603-1612. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11998-021-00514-9.

Coppiced biochars as partial replacement of carbon black filler in polybutadiene/natural rubber composites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peterson, S.C. 2020. Coppiced biochars as partial replacement of carbon black filler in polybutadiene/natural rubber composites. Journal of Composites Science. 4(4):147-157. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs4040147.