Research Project: Development of Novel Cottonseed Products and Processes

Location: Commodity Utilization Research

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

Blends of carboxymethyl cellulose and cottonseed protein as biodegradable films - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A., Kuzniar, G., Kim, S., Liu, Z., He, Z. 2024. Blends of carboxymethyl cellulose and cottonseed protein as biodegradable films. Polymers. 16(11). Article 1554. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16111554.

Identification of triacylglycerol remodeling mechanism to synthesize unusual fatty acid containing oils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Parchuri, P., Bhandari, S., Azeez, A., Chen, G., Johnson, K., Shockey, J., Smertenko, A., Bates, P.D. 2024. Identification of triacylglycerol remodeling mechanism to synthesize unusual fatty acid containing oils. Nature Communications. 15. Article 3547. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-47995-x.

Utilization of cotton byproduct-derived biochar: a review on soil remediation and carbon sequestration - (Review Article)
Tao, Y., Feng, W., He, Z., Wang, B., Yang, F., Nafsun, A.I., Zhang, Y. 2024. Utilization of cotton byproduct-derived biochar: a review on soil remediation and carbon sequestration. Environmental Science Europe. 36. Article 79. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12302-024-00908-7.

Improvement of the solubility of protein isolate from glandless cottonseed - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Sethumadhavan, K., Pelitire, S.M., He, Z., Cheng, H.N., Klasson, K.T. 2024. Improvement of the solubility of protein isolate from glandless cottonseed. ACS Food Science and Technology. 4(5):1121-1129. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsfoodscitech.3c00692.

Lipopolysaccharide regulation of antiinflammatory tristetraprolin family and proinflammatory cytokine gene expression in mouse macrophages - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H. 2024. Lipopolysaccharide regulation of antiinflammatory tristetraprolin family and proinflammatory cytokine gene expression in mouse macrophages. BMC Research Notes. 17. Article 82. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-024-06743-6.

Potential of increasing cottonseed value through cottonseed bioactive materials for nutrition and health - (Proceedings)
Cao, H. 2024. Potential of increasing cottonseed value through cottonseed bioactive materials for nutrition and health. In: Proceedings of 2024 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 3-5, 2024, Fort Worth, Texas. p. 554-561.

Research status, trends, and mechanisms of biochar adsorption for wastewater treatment: a scientometric review - (Review Article)
Wang, Y., Chen, L., Zhu, Y., Fang, W., Tan, Y., He, Z., Liao, H. 2024. Research status, trends, and mechanisms of biochar adsorption for wastewater treatment: a scientometric review. Environmental Science Europe. 36. Article 25. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12302-024-00859-z.

Exploration of cottonseed for value-added food and nonfood products - (Proceedings)

Fractionation and lability of phosphorus species in cottonseed meal-derived biochars as influenced by pyrolysis temperature - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guo, M., He, Z., Tian, J. 2024. Fractionation and lability of phosphorus species in cottonseed meal-derived biochars as influenced by pyrolysis temperature. Molecules. 29(2). Article 303. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29020303.

Microplastic-derived dissolved organic matter and its biogeochemical behaviors in aquatic environments: A review - (Review Article)
Liu, S., Qiu, Y., He, Z., Shi, C., Xing, B., Wu, F. 2024. Microplastic-derived dissolved organic matter and its biogeochemical behaviors in aquatic environments: A review. Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology. 54(11): 865-882. https://doi.org/10.1080/10643389.2024.2303294.

The effects of oil content on the structural and textural proper-ties of cottonseed butter/spread products - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Rogers, S.I., Nam, S., Klasson, K.T. 2023. The effects of oil content on the structural and textural properties of cottonseed butter/spread products. Foods. 12(22). Article 4158. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12224158.

Editorial: woody oil crops: key trait formation and regulation - (Other)
WCao, H., Gong, W., Rong, J., Yuan, D. 2023. Editorial: Woody oil crops: key trait formation and regulation. Frontiers in Plant Science. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2023.1328990.

Potential of increasing cottonseed value through cottonseed bioactive materials for nutrition and health - (Abstract Only)

Breeding of high seed oil oleate levels into Upland cotton from wild Gossypium barbadense L. germplasm. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dowd, M.K., Shockey, J., Mccarty Jr, J.C., Jenkins, J.N. 2023. Breeding of high seed oil oleate levels into Upland cotton from wild Gossypium barbadense L. germplasm. Crop Science. 63(6):3393-3401. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.21119.

Sustainable green polymers with agro-based nanomaterials: A selected review - (Book / Chapter)
Cheng, H.N., Qinglin, W., He, Z., Klasson, K.T., Jordan, J.H., Easson, M.W., Biswas, A. 2023. Sustainable green polymers with agro-based nanomaterials: A selected review. Cheng, H.N., Gross, R.A., editors. Sustainable green chemistry in polymer research. Volume 2. Sustainable polymers and applications. ACS Symposium Series, Vol. 1451. Washington, DC: American Chemical Society. p. 277-288. https://doi.org/10.1021/bk-2023-1451.

Bacterial endotoxin lipopolysaccharides regulate gene expression in human colon cancer cells - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H. 2023. Bacterial endotoxin lipopolysaccharides regulate gene expression in human colon cancer cells. BMC Research Notes. 16. Article 216. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-023-06506-9.

The pursuit for sustainable green chemistry in polymer research - (Book / Chapter)
Cheng, H.N., Gross, R.A. 2023. The pursuit for sustainable green chemistry in polymer research. In: Cheng, H.N., Gross, R.A., editors. Sustainable Green Chemistry in Polymer Research. Volume 1. Biocatalysis and Biobased Materials. ACS Symposium Series. Washington, DC: American Chemical Society. p. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1021/bk-2023-1450.ch001.

Seed hull fracture resistance of Upland and Pima cotton cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dowd, M.K., Delhom, C.D. 2023. Seed hull fracture resistance of Upland and Pima cotton cultivars. Journal of Cotton Science. 27(3):120-126. https://doi.org/10.56454/DVVH5560.

Roasting impact on the chemical composition of glandless cottonseed - (Proceedings)
He, Z., S. Nam, K. T. Klasson, and H. N. Cheng. 2023. Roasting impact on the chemical composition of glandless cottonseed. In: Proceedings of Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 10-12, 2023, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 70-79.

Improvement of the solubility of glandless cottonseed protein isolate for fortified beverage applications - (Abstract Only)

Selection of qPCR reference gene for human colon cancer cells in cottonseed bioactive research - (Abstract Only)

Characterization of the nonpolar and polar extractable components of glanded cottonseed for its valorization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Nam, S., Liu, S., Zhao, Q. 2023. Characterization of the nonpolar and polar extractable components of glanded cottonseed for its valorization. Molecules. 28(10). Article 4181. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28104181

Editorial for the special issue on plant polyphenols in the immune and inflammatory responses - (Other)
Cao, H. 2023. Editorial for the special issue on plant polyphenols in the immune and inflammatory responses. Biomolecules. 13(5): Article 814. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom13050814.

Multiple spectral comparison of dissolved organic matter in the drainage basin of a reservoir in Northeast China: Implication for the interaction among organic matter, iron, and phosphorus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jiang, J., Zhu, Y., He, Z., Bing, X., Wang, K., Ma, H., Liu, F., Ding, J., Wei, J. 2023. Multiple spectral comparison of dissolved organic matter in the drainage basin of a reservoir in Northeast China: Implication for the interaction among organic matter, iron, and phosphorus. Heliyon. 9. Article e14797. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14797.

A mutant cotton fatty acid desaturase 2-1d allele causes protein mistargeting and altered seed oil composition - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shockey, J.M., Gilbert, M.K., Thyssen, G.N. 2023. A mutant cotton fatty acid desaturase 2-1d allele causes protein mistargeting and altered seed oil composition. BMC Plant Biology. 23. Article 147. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-023-04160-8.

Bioactivity of cottonseed-derived materials for nutrition and health - (Proceedings)
Cao H., and Sethumadhavan K., 2023. Bioactivity of cottonseed-derived materials for nutrition and health. In: Proceedings of Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 10-12, 2023, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 35-46.

Characterization of the solubility of proteins from glandless cottonseeds - (Proceedings)
Cao H., Sethumadhavan, K., and Pelitire. S.M., 2023. Characterization of protein solubility from glandless cottonseed. In: Proceedings of Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 10-12, 2023, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 47-52.

Assessing the biotechnological potential of cotton type-1 and type-2 diacylglycerol acyltransferases in transgenic systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shockey, J., Parchuri, P., Thyssen, G.N., Bates, P.D. 2023. Assessing the biotechnological potential of cotton type-1 and type-2 diacylglycerol acyltransferases in transgenic systems. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. 196:940-951. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.02.040.

Oxidative stability of cottonseed butter products under accelerated storage conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Nam, S., Klasson, K.T. 2023. Oxidative stability of cottonseed butter products under accelerated storage conditions. Molecules. 28(4). Article 1599. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28041599.

Raman spectroscopic assessment of fibers and seeds of six cotton genotypes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Nam, S., Fang, D. 2023. Raman spectroscopic assessment of fibers and seeds of six cotton genotypes. Agricultural and Environmental Letters. 8. Article e20102. https://doi.org/10.1002/ael2.20102.

A non-iterative approximation for critical values for the Dunnett’s test - (Research Notes)
Klasson, K.T. 2023. A non-iterative approximation for critical values for the Dunnett’s test [Technical Report]. New Orleans, LA: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Southern Regional Research Center. 9 p. https://www.ars.usda.gov/ARSUserFiles/60540520/CriticalValuesForDunnett.pdf

Initial formulation of novel peanut butter-like products from glandless cottonseed - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Cheng, H.N., He, J. 2023. Initial formulation of novel peanut butter-like products from glandless cottonseed. Foods. 12(2). Article 378. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12020378.

Biochemical properties of Acyl-CoA-dependent and Acyl-CoA-independent avocado acyltransferases positively influence oleic acid content in nonseed triacylglycerols - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rahman, M., Klunga, J., Behera, J., Shockey, J.M., Kilaru, A. 2023. Biochemical properties of Acyl-CoA-dependent and Acyl-CoA-independent avocado acyltransferases positively influence oleic acid content in nonseed triacylglycerols. Frontiers in Plant Science. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.1056582.

A cottonseed oil-enriched diet improves liver and plasma lipid levels in a male mouse model of fatty liver - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Son, Y., Shockey, J., Dowd, M.K., Shieh, J.G., Cooper, J.A., Paton, C.M. 2023. A cottonseed oil-enriched diet improves liver and plasma lipid levels in a male mouse model of fatty liver. American Journal of Physiology - Regulatory Integrative & Comparative Physiology. 324: R171–R182 https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpregu.00052.2022.

Characterization of protein solubility from glandless cottonseed - (Abstract Only)

Bioactivity of cottonseed-derived materials for nutrition and health - (Abstract Only)

Identification of Bcl2 as a stably expressed qPCR reference gene for human colon cancer cells treated with cottonseed-derived gossypol and bioactive extracts and bacteria-derived lipopolysaccharides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Sethumadhavan, K. 2022. Identification of Bcl2 as a stably expressed qPCR reference gene for human colon cancer cells treated with cottonseed-derived gossypol and bioactive extracts and bacteria-derived lipopolysaccharides. Molecules. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27217560.

Molecular level characterization of the effect of roasting on the extractable components of glandless cottonseed by Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Liu, S., Nam, S., Klasson, K.T., Cheng, H.N. 2022. Molecular level characterization of the effect of roasting on the extractable components of glandless cottonseed by Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry. Journal of Food Chemistry. 403. Article 134404. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.134404.

Superhydrophobic systems in food science and technology: Concepts, trends, challenges, and technological innovations - (Review Article)
Frota, M.M., Mattos, A.L.A., Miranda, K.W.E., Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A., Bastos, M.S.R. 2022. Superhydrophobic systems in food science and technology: Concepts, trends, challenges, and technological innovations. Applied Food Research. 2(2). Article 100213. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.afres.2022.100213.

Real-time quantitative PCR analysis of gene expression in mouse macrophages treated with bacterial endotoxin lipopolysaccharide - (Database / Dataset)
Cao, H. 2022. Real-time quantitative PCR analysis of gene expression in mouse macrophages treated with bacterial endotoxin lipopolysaccharide. NIH Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) Database. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/geo/query/acc.cgi?acc=GSE204820

Real-time quantitative PCR analysis of gene expression in human colon cancer cells treated with cottonseed-derived gossypol - (Database / Dataset)
Cao, H. 2022. Real-time quantitative PCR analysis of gene expression in human colon cancer cells treated with cottonseed-derived gossypol. NIH Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) Database. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/geo/query/acc.cgi?acc=GSE204818.

Bacterial endotoxin lipopolysaccharides regulate gene expression in human colon cancer cells - (Abstract Only)

Cottonseed kernel extracts downregulate proinflammatory cytokine gene expression in mouse macrophages - (Abstract Only)

Chemical modifications and applications of cashew byproducts - A selective review - (Review Article)
Cheng, H.N., Furtado, R.F., Biswas, A., Alves, C., Prieto, C., Lagaron, J.M. 2023. Chemical modifications and applications of cashew byproducts - A selective review. ACS Food Science and Technology. 3:546-552. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsfoodscitech.2c00168.

Real-time quantitative PCR analysis of gene expression in mouse macrophages treated with cottonseed-derived gossypol - (Database / Dataset)
Cao, H. 2022. Real-time quantitative PCR analysis of gene expression in mouse macrophages treated with cottonseed-derived gossypol. NIH Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) Database. GSE203027.

Survey of cottonseed extracts on gene expression in human colon cancer cells - (Proceedings)
Cao, H., Sethumadhavan, K. 2022. Survey of cottonseed extracts on gene expression in human colon cancer cells. In: Proceedings of the National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 4-6, 2022, San Antonio, Texas. p. 478-491.

Formation of peanut butter-like products from glandless cottonseed - (Proceedings)
He, Z., Cheng, H.N., He, J. 2022. Formation of peanut butter-like products from glandless cottonseed. In: Proceedings of the National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 4-6, 2022, San Antonio, Texas. p. 238-242.

Preparation and characterization of xylan derivatives - (Proceedings)
Cheng, H.N., Ford, C., He, Z., Biswas, A., Wu, Q. 2022. Preparation and characterization of xylan derivatives. In: Proceedings of the National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 4-6, 2022, San Antonio, Texas. p. 229-236.

The hepatoprotective effects of plant-based foods based on the “gut–liver axis”: A prospective review - (Literature Review)
Hu, Q., Liao, W., Zhang, Z., Shi, S., Hou, S., Ji, N., Zhang, X., Zhang, Q., Liao, Y., Li, L., Zhu, Z., Chen, Y., Chen, J., Yu, F., Yang, Q., Xiao, H., Fu, C., Du, H., Wang, Q., Cao, H., Xiao, H., Li, R. 2022. The hepatoprotective effects of plant-based foods based on the “gut–liver axis”: A prospective review. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. 2064423. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2022.2064423.

Quantitative comparison of the storage protein distribution in glandless and glanded cottonseeds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Zhang, D., Mattison, C.P. 2022. Quantitative comparison of the storage protein distribution in glandless and glanded cottonseeds. Agricultural and Environmental Letters. 7(1). Article e20076. https://doi.org/10.1002/ael2.20076.

Real-time quantitative PCR analysis of gene expression in human colon cancer cells treated with LPS - (Database / Dataset)
Cao, H. 2022. Real-time quantitative PCR analysis of gene expression in human colon cancer cells treated with LPS. NIH Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) Database. GSE200980.

Microencapsulation methods for vegetable oils: principles, stability and applications - (Review Article)

Synthesis and analysis of lactose polyurethanes and their semi-interpenetrating polymer networks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A., Kim, S., Appell, M., Furtado, R.F., Bastos, M.S.R., Alves, C.R. 2022. Synthesis and analysis of lactose polyurethanes and their semi-interpenetrating polymer networks. International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization. 27(4):266-276. https://doi.org/10.1080/1023666X.2022.2064037.

Fourier transform infrared spectral features of plant biomass components during cotton organ development and their biological implications - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Liu, Y., Kim, H.J., Tewolde, H., Zhang, H. 2022. Fourier transform infrared spectral features of plant biomass components during cotton organ development and their biological implications. Journal of Cotton Research. 5:11. https://doi.org/10.1186/s42397-022-00117-8.

Effect of acid catalyst on pyroconversion of breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) starch: Physicochemical and structural properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Oliveira, E.D.S., Lovera, M., Pires, V.R., Mendes, F.R.D.S., Maia, N.V.L.P., Rodrigues, J.P.V., Bastos, M.D.S.R., Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A., Moreira, R.D.A., Moreira, A.C.D.O.M. 2022. Effect of acid catalyst on pyroconversion of breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) starch: Physicochemical and structural properties. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. 43(3). Article e16408. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.16408.

Characteristics of inorganic and organic phosphorus in Lake Sha sediments from a semiarid region, Northwest China: Sources and bioavailability - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ma, H., Zhu, Y., Jiang, J., Bing, X., Xu, W., Hu, X., Zhang, S., Shen, Y., He, Z. 2022. Characteristics of inorganic and organic phosphorus in Lake Sha sediments from a semiarid region, Northwest China: Sources and bioavailability. Applied Geochemistry. 137. Article 105209. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apgeochem.2022.105209.

Characterization and controlled release of pequi oil microcapsules for yogurt application - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Da Silva, L.C., Castelo, R.M., Magalhaes, H.C.R., Furtado, R.F., Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A., Alves, C.R. 2022. Characterization and controlled release of pequi oil microcapsules for yogurt application. LWT - Food Science and Technology. 157. Article 113105. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2022.113105.

Chemical composition and thermogravimetric behaviors of glanded and glandless cottonseed kernels - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Nam, S., Zhang, H., Olanya, O.M. 2022. Chemical composition and thermogravimetric behaviors of glanded and glandless cottonseed kernels. Molecules. 27(1). Article 316. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27010316.

Gossypol effects on mammalian cell growth and gene expression - (Abstract Only)

Cottonseed extracts regulate gene expression in human colon cancer cells - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Sethumadhavan, K., Wu, X., Zeng, X., Zhang, L. 2022. Cottonseed extracts regulate gene expression in human colon cancer cells. Scientific Reports. 12:1039. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-05030-3.

Survey of cottonseed extracts on gene expression in mammalian cells - (Abstract Only)

Differential response of fasting and postprandial angiopoietin-like proteins 3, -4, and -8 to cottonseed oil versus olive oil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kaviani, S., Polley, K.R., Dowd, M.K., Cooper, J.A., Paton, C.M. 2021. Differential response of fasting and postprandial angiopoietin-like proteins 3, -4, and -8 to cottonseed oil versus olive oil. Journal of Functional Foods. 87:104802 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2021.104802.

Triacylglycerol biosynthesis in shaded seeds of tung tree (Vernicia fordii) is regulated in part by Homeodomain Leucine Zipper 21 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, L., Wu, P., Li, W., Feng, T., Shockey, J., Chen, L., Zhang, L., Lu, S. 2021. Triacylglycerol biosynthesis in shaded seeds of tung tree (Vernicia fordii) is regulated in part by Homeodomain Leucine Zipper 21. The Plant Journal. 15540. 108(6):1735-1753. https://doi.org/10.1111/tpj.

Differential accumulation of heavy metals in soil profile and corn and soybean grains after 15-year poultry litter application under no-tillage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xiao, J., Yin, X., Sykes, V.R., He, Z. 2022. Differential accumulation of heavy metals in soil profile and corn and soybean grains after 15-year poultry litter application under no-tillage. Journal of Soils and Sediments. 22:844-858. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11368-021-03087-7.

The red flower wintersweet genome provides insights into the evolution of magnoliids and the molecular mechanism for tepal color development - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shen, Z., Li, W., Li, Y., Liu, M., Cao, H., Provart, N., Ding, X., Sun, M., Tang, Z., Yue, C., Cao, Y., Yuan, D., Zhang, L. 2021. The red flower wintersweet genome provides insights into the evolution of magnoliids and the molecular mechanism for tepal color development. The Plant Journal. 108(6):1662-1678. https://doi.org/10.1111/tpj.15533.

The adsorption of phytate onto an Fe-Al-La trimetal composite adsorbent: kinetics, isotherms, mechanism and implication - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhu, Y., Liu, Z., Lou, K., Xie, F., He, Z., Liao, H., Giesy, J.P. 2021. The adsorption of phytate onto an Fe-Al-La trimetal composite adsorbent: kinetics, isotherms, mechanism and implication. Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology. 7(11):1971-1984. https://doi.org/10.1039/d1ew00318f.

Modeling and thermodynamic analysis of the water sorption isotherms of cottonseed products - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Zhang, D., Cheng, H.N. 2021. Modeling and thermodynamic analysis of the water sorption isotherms of cottonseed products. Foundations. 1:32-44. https://doi.org/10.3390/foundations1010005.

Evidence for glandless cottonseed kernel extract down-regulating gene expression in human colon cancer cells - (Abstract Only)

Fourier transform infrared spectroscopic analysis in applied cotton fiber and cottonseed research: a review - (Review Article)
He, Z., Liu, Y. 2021. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopic analysis in applied cotton fiber and cottonseed research: a review. Journal of Cotton Science. 25(2):167-183.

Production of yellow poplar interior plywood with cottonseed-based protein adhesives - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shmulsky, R., Dowd, M.K., Lopes, D.J.V., Miller Jr., G.D., Entsminger, E.D. 2021. Production of yellow poplar interior plywood with cottonseed-based protein adhesives. Wood and Fiber Science. 53(3):206-215. https://doi.org/10.22382/wfs-2021-20.

Functional and predictive structural characterization of WRINKLED2, a unique oil biosynthesis regulator in avocado - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Behera, J.R., Rahman, M.M., Bhatia, S., Shockey, J., Kilaru, A. 2021. Functional and predictive structural characterization of WRINKLED2, a unique oil biosynthesis regulator in avocado. Frontiers in Plant Science. 12:648494. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2021.648494.

Gossypol: friend or foe for human nutrition and health? - (Abstract Only)

3D-printed wood-polylactic acid-thermoplastic starch composites: performance features in relation to biodegradation treatment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, D., Sun, Y., Youe, W.-J., Gwon, J., Cheng, H.N., Wu, Q. 2021. 3D-printed wood-polylactic acid-thermoplastic starch composites: Performance features in relation to biodegradation treatment. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 138(36):50914. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.50914.

Vicilin and legumin storage proteins are abundant in water and alkali soluble protein fractions of glandless cottonseed - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Mattison, C.P., Zhang, D., Grimm, C. 2021. Vicilin and legumin storage proteins are abundant in water and alkali soluble protein fractions of glandless cottonseed. Scientific Reports. 11. Article 9209. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-88527-7.

Electrosprayed cashew gum microparticles for the encapsulation of highly sensitive bioactive materials - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vazquez-Gonzalez, Y., Prieto, C., Filizoglu, M.F., Ragazzo-Sanchez, J.A., Calderon-Santoyo, M., Furtado, R.F., Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A., Lagaron, J.M. 2021. Electrosprayed cashew gum microparticles for the encapsulation of highly sensitive bioactive materials. Carbohydrate Polymers. 264:118060. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118060.

Cottonseed extracts regulate cell viability and gene expression in human colon cancer cells - (Abstract Only)

Gossypol decreased cell viability and down-regulated the expression of a number of genes in human colon cancer cells - (Abstract Only)

Surface and thermal characterization of cotton fibers of phenotypes differing in fiber length - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Nam, S., Fang, D.D., Cheng, H.N., He, J. 2021. Surface and thermal characterization of cotton fibers of phenotypes differing in fiber length. Polymers. 13(7). Article 994. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13070994.

Water sorption behaviors of cottonseed meal, washed cottonseed meal, and cottonseed protein isolate - (Proceedings)
He, Z., Zhang, D., Cheng, H.N. 2021. Water sorption behaviors of cottonseed meal, washed cottonseed meal, and cottonseed protein isolate. In: Boyd, S., Huffman, M., Krogman, L., Sarkissian, A., editors. Proceedings of the Virtual National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 5-7, 2021. p. 56-60.

Polymer blends involving cottonseed protein and cottonseed meal - (Proceedings)
Cheng, H.N., He, Z., Dowd, M.K., Klasson, K.T. 2021. Polymer blends involving cottonseed protein and cottonseed meal. In: Boyd, S., Huffman, M., Krogman, L., Sarkissian, A., editors. Proceedings of the National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 5-7, 2021, Virtual. p. 63-68.

Synthesis and characterization of hydrophobically modified xylans - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A., Kim, S., Alves, C.R., Furtado, R.F. 2021. Synthesis and characterization of hydrophobically modified xylans. Polymers. 13:291. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13020291.

Preface - (Other)
Cheng, H.N., Gross, R.A. 2020. Preface. In: Cheng, H.N., Gross, R.A., editors. Sustainability and Green Polymer Chemistry Volume 1: Green Products and Processes. ACS Symposium Series, Volume 1372. Washington, DC:American Chemical Society. 1372:ix-x. https://doi.org/10.1021/bk-2020-1372.pr001.

Preface - (Other)
Cheng, H.N., Gross, R.A. 2020. Preface. 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:ix-x. https://doi.org/10.1021/bk-2020-1373.pr001.

Sustainability and green polymer chemistry – an overview - (Book / Chapter)
Cheng, H.N., Gross, R.A. 2020. Sustainability and green polymer chemistry – an overview. In: Cheng, H.N., Gross, R.A., editors. Sustainability & Green Polymer Chemistry Volume 1: Green Products and Processes. ACS Symposium Series, Vol. 1372. Washington, DC:American Chemical Society. 1372:1-11. https://doi.org/10.1021/bk-2020-1372.ch001.