Projects

INTEGRATED APPROACH TO PROCESS AND PACKAGE TECHNOLOGIES Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 420972

DEVELOPMENT OF ACTIVE PACKAGING MATERIALS, PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES, AND PRESERVATIVE METHODS FOR FOOD SAFETY AND PRESERVATION Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 419966

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

Inactivation of natural microflora and Listeria innocua on raw whole shrimp by ozonated water, antimicrobial coatings, and cryogenic freezing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Guo, M., Yang, R., Antenucci, R., Mills, B., Cassidy, J.M., Scullen, O.J., Sites, J.E., Rajkowski, K.T., Sommers, C.H., Jin, Z.T. 2013. Inactivation of natural microflora and Listeria innocua on raw whole shrimp by ozonated water, antimicrobial coatings, and cryogenic freezing. Food Control. 34:24-30.

Development of antimicrobial coatings for improving the microbiological safety and quality of shell eggs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jin, Z.T., Gurtler, J., Li, S. 2013. Development of antimicrobial coatings for improving the microbiological safety and quality of shell eggs. Journal of Food Protection. 76(5)779-785.

Inactivation of Salmonella on whole cantaloupe by application of an antimicrobial coating containing chitosan and allyl isothiocyanate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chen, W., Jin, Z.T., Gurtler, J., Geveke, D.J., Fan, X. 2012. Inactivation of Salmonella on whole cantaloupe by application of an antimicrobial coating containing chitosan and allyl isothiocyanate. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 155:165-170.

Antimicrobial activity of ally isothiocyanate coated on biodegradable composite films as affected by storage and handling conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (11-Aug-12)

Inactivation of Salmonella on tomato stem scars by edible chitosan and organic acid coatings - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jin, Z.T., Gurtler, J. 2012. Inactivation of Salmonella on tomato stem scars by edible chitosan and organic acid coatings. Journal of Food Protection. 75(8):1368-1372.

Inactivation of E.coli 0157:H7 and Salmonella enterica on strawberries by sanitizing solutions - (Abstract Only)

Gurtler, J., Bailey, R., Jin, Z.T. 2012. Inactivation of E.coli 0157:H7 and Salmonella enterica on strawberries by sanitizing solutions [abstract]. IAFP Meeting, July 22-25, 2012, Providence, Rhode Island. 1:1.

Biodegradable composites from polyester and sugar beet pulp with antimicrobial coating for food packaging - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, W., Coffin, D.R., Jin, Z.T., Latona, N.P., Liu, C., Liu, B., Zhang, J., Liu, L.S. 2012. Biodegradable composites from polyester and sugar beet pulp with antimicrobial coating for food packaging. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 126:E361-E372.

Antibacterial activities of magnesium oxide (MgO) nanoparticles against foodborne pathogens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jin, Z.T., He, Y. 2012. Antibacterial activities of magnesium oxide (MgO) nanoparticles against foodborne pathogens. Journal of Nanoparticle Research. 13:6877-6885.

Antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of lignin from residue of corn stover to ethanol production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dong, X., Dong, M., Lu, Y., Turley, A., Jin, Z.T., Wu, C. 2011. Antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of lignin from residue of corn stover to ethanol production. Industrial Crops and Products. 34(3):1629-1634.

Antibacterial activity and mechanism of action of zinc oxide nanoparticles against Campylobacter jejuni - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xie, Y., He, Y., Irwin, P.L., Jin, Z.T., Shi, X. 2011. Antibacterial activity and mechanism of action of zinc oxide nanoparticles against Campylobacter jejuni. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 77:2325-2331.

Application of polylactic acid coating with antimicrobials in reduction of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella stanley on apples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jin, Z.T., Niemira, B.A. 2011. Application of polylactic acid coating with antimicrobials in reduction of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella stanley on apples. Journal of Food Science. 76(3):184-188.

Inactivation of Salmonellae in liquid egg white by antimicrobial bottle coating with allvl isothiocyanate, nisin and ZnO nanoparticles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jin, Z.T., Gurtler, J. 2010. Inactivation of Salmonellae in liquid egg white by antimicrobial bottle coating with allvl isothiocyanate, nisin and ZnO nanoparticles. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 110(3):704-712.

Incorporation of preservatives in polylactic acid films for inactivating E. coli O157:H7 and extending microbiological shelf-life of strawberry puree - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jin, Z.T., Zhang, H.Q., Boyd, G. 2010. Incorporation of preservatives in polylactic acid films for inactivating E. coli O157:H7 and extending microbiological shelf-life of strawberry puree. Journal of Food Protection. 73(5):812-818.

Inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes in Skim Milk and Liquid Egg White by Antimicrobial Bottle Coating with Polylactic Acid and Nisin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jin, Z.T. 2010. Inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes in Skim Milk and Liquid Egg White by Antimicrobial Bottle Coating with Polylactic Acid and Nisin. Journal of Food Science. 75(2):M83-M88.

Preparation of antimicrobial membranes: coextrusion of poly(lactic acid) and Nisaplin in the presence of plasticizers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, L.S., Jin, Z.T., Coffin, D.R., Hicks, K.B. 2009. Preparation of antimicrobial membranes: coextrusion of poly(lactic acid) and Nisaplin in the presence of plasticizers. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 57:8392-8398.

Use of Biopolymers in Antimicrobial Food Packaging - (Trade Journal)

Jin, Z.T., Liu, L.S. 2009. Use of Biopolymers in Antimicrobial Food Packaging. Bioplastics Magazine. 4:30-31.

Application of zinc oxide quantum dots in food safety - (Book / Chapter) - (08-Feb-09)

Comparison of aluminum thermal-death-time disks with a pilot-scale pasteurizer on the thermal inactivation of Escherichia coli K12 in apple cider - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yuk, H., Geveke, D.J., Zhang, H.Q., Jin, Z.T. 2009. Comparison of aluminum thermal-death-time disks with a pilot-scale pasteurizer on the thermal inactivation of Escherichia coli K12 in apple cider. Food Control. 20:1053-1057.

QUALITY OF APPLESAUCES PROCESSED BY PULSED ELECTRIC FIELDS AND HTST PASTEURIZATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jin, Z.T., Zhang, H.Q., Li, S., Kim, M. 2009. QUALITY OF APPLESAUCES PROCESSED BY PULSED ELECTRIC FIELDS AND HTST PASTEURIZATION. International Journal of Food Science and Technology. 44:829-839.

Radiation resistance and post-irradiation proliferation of Listeria monocytogenes on ready-to-eat deli meat in the presence of pectin/nisin films - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jin, Z.T., Liu, L.S., Sommers, C.H., Boyd, G., Zhang, H.Q. 2009. Radiation resistance and post-irradiation proliferation of Listeria monocytogenes on ready-to-eat deli meat in the presence of pectin/nisin films. Journal of Food Protection. 72(3):644-649.

Antimicrobial Efficacy of Zinc Oxide Quantum Dots Against Listeria Monocytogenes, Salmonella Enteritidis and Escherichia coli O157:H7 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jin, Z.T., Zhang, H.Q., Sun, D., Su, J.Y., Sue, H. 2009. Antimicrobial Efficacy of Zinc Oxide Quantum Dots Against Listeria Monocytogenes, Salmonella Enteritidis and Escherichia coli O157:H7. Journal of Food Science. 74(1):M46-M52.

Active packaging materials from Poly(Lactic Acid)and Pectin composites - (Abstract Only)

Liu, L.S., Jin, Z.T., Coffin, D.R., Hicks, K.B. 2008. Active packaging materials from Poly(Lactic Acid)and Pectin composites. Meeting Abstract.

Membrane damage and viability loss of Escherichia coli K-12 and Salmonella entertidis in liquid egg by thermal death time disk treatment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ukuku, D.O., Jin, Z.T., Zhang, H.Q. 2008. Membrane damage and viability loss of Escherichia coli K-12 and Salmonella entertidis in liquid egg by thermal death time disk treatment. Journal of Food Protection. 71(10):1988-1995.

Effects of pH and Temperature on Inactivation of Salmonella Tyhimurium DT104 in Liquid Whole Egg by Pulsed Electric Fields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jin, Z.T., Zhang, H.Q., Hermawan, N., Dantzer, W. 2009. Effects of pH and Temperature on Inactivation of Salmonella Tyhimurium DT104 in Liquid Whole Egg by Pulsed Electric Fields. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 44:367-372.

Comparison of thermal inactivation kinetics of E. coli K12 in apple cider using conventional glass tubes, aluminum thermal-death-time disks, and a pilot-scale pasteurizer - (Abstract Only)

Yuk, H., Geveke, D.J., Zhang, H.Q., Jin, Z.T. 2007. Comparison of thermal inactivation kinetics of E. coli K12 in apple cider using conventional glass tubes, aluminum thermal-death-time disks, and a pilot-scale pasteurizer. [astract]. Institute of Food Technologist. (IFT) Annual Meeting. p. 1.

Biodegradable polylactic acid polymer with nisin for use in antimicrobial food packaging - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jin, Z.T., Zhang, H.Q. 2008. Biodegradable polylactic acid polymer with nisin for use in antimicrobial food packaging. Journal of Food Science. 73(3):M127-M134.

Antimicrobial activity of nisin incorporated in pectin and polylactic acid composite films against Listeria monocytogenes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jin, Z.T., Liu, L.S., Zhang, H.Q., Hicks, K.B. 2009. Antimicrobial activity of nisin incorporated in pectin and polylactic acid composite films against Listeria monocytogenes. International Journal of Food Science and Technology. 44:322-329.

Preparation of poly(lactic acid) and pectin composite films intended for application in antimicrobial packaging - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, L.S., Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, C., Jin, Z.T., Fishman, M., Hicks, K.B. 2007. Preparation of poly(lactic acid) and pectin composite films intended for application in antimicrobial packaging. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 106(2)801-810.

Thermal resistance of Salmonella enteritidis and Escherichia coli K12 in liquid egg determined by thermal-death-time disks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jin, Z.T., Zhang, H.Q., Boyd, G., Tang, J. 2008. Thermal resistance of Salmonella enteritidis and Escherichia coli K12 in liquid egg determined by thermal-death-time disks. Journal of Food Engineering. 84:608-614.

A preliminary study on edible, antimicrobial extruded films made from pectin and other food hydrocolloids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, L.S., Jin, Z.T., Liu, C., Hicks, K.B., Mohanty, A.K., Bhardwaj, R., Misra, M. 2008. A preliminary study on edible, antimicrobial extruded films made from pectin and other food hydrocolloids. Journal of Natural Fibers. 5(4):366-382.

Antimicrobial activity of nisin and lactic acid incorporated polylactic acid films against Listeria monocytogenes and Escherichia coli O157:H7 - (Abstract Only)

Jin, Z.T., Zhang, H.Q. 2007. Antimicrobial activity of nisin and lactic acid incorporated polylactic acid films against Listeria monocytogenes and Escherichia coli O157:H7 [abstract]. International Food Technologists Annual Meeting. Paper No. 206-03. p. 292.

Application of pectin in combination with nisin in antimicrobial food packaging - (Abstract Only)

Jin, Z.T., Zhang, H.Q., Liu, L.S., Hicks, K.B. 2007. Application of pectin in combination with nisin in antimicrobial food packaging [abstract]. International Food Technologists annual Meeting. Paper No. 206-06. p. 292.

Pectin films for various applications - (Proceedings)

Liu, L.S., Liu, C., Finkenstadt, V.L., Jin, Z.T., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. 2006. Pectin films for various applications. Proceedings in 35th UJNR Meeting No. PR31-34.

PASTEURIZATION OF LIQUID EGG WHITES USING COMBINED ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT AND THERMAL TREATMENTS - (Abstract Only)

Geveke, D.J., Jin, Z.T., Zhang, H.Q. 2006. Pasteurization of liquid egg whites using combined ultraviolet light and thermal treatments [abstract]. International Food Technologists. Paper No. 017-07.

HEAT RESISTANCE OF E. COLI IN APPLE CIDER DURING REFRIGERATED STORAGE TIME - (Abstract Only)

Jin, Z.T., Zhang, H.Q., Boyd, G., Geveke, D.J. 2006. Heat resistance of e. coli in apple cider during refrigerated storage time. IFT Annual Meeting, June 24-28, 2006, Orlando, FL. Pager No. 054A-37.

THERMAL INACTIVATION KINETICS OF E. COLI IN LIQUID EGG WHITE DETERMINED BY ALUMINUM THERMAL-DEATH-TIME CANS - (Abstract Only)

Jin, Z.T., Zhang, H.Q., Boyd, G. 2006. Thermal inactivation kinetics of e. coli in liquid egg white determined by aluminum thermal-death-time cans. IFT Annual Meeting, June 24-28, 2006, Orlando, FL. Paper No. 0780-44.

EFFECTS OF TREATMENT TEMPERATURE AND PH OF LIQUID EGGS ON INACTIVATION OF SALMONELLA AND LISTERIA BY PULSED ELECTRIC FIELDS - (Abstract Only)

Jin, Z.T., Zhang, H.Q., Hermawan, N., Dantzer, W. 2006. Effects of treatment temperature and ph of liquid eggs on inactivation of salmonella and listeria by pulsed electric fields. IFT Annual Meeting, June 24-28, 2006, Orlando, FL. Paper No. 039K-15.

PULSED ELECTRIC FIELD PROCESSING FACT SHEET FOR FOOD PROCESSORS - (Other)

Ramaswamy, R., Jin, Z.T., Balasubramaniam, V.M., Zhang, H.Q. 2005. Pulsed electric field processing fact sheet for food processors. Ohio State University Extension Factsheet. Bulletin Number FSE-2-05.

ELIMINATION OF LACTOBACILLUS PLANTARUM AND ACHIEVEMENT OF SHELF STABLE MODEL SALAD DRESSING BY PILOT SCALE PULSED ELECTRIC FIELDS COMBINED WITH MILD HEAT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, S.Q., Zhang, H.Q., Jin, Z.T., Turek, E.J., Lau, M.H. 2005. Elimination of lactobacillus plantarum and achievement of shelf stable model salad dressing by pilot scale pulsed electric fields combined with mild heat. Journal of Food Science. 6:125-133.