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

Antimicrobial synergy of apple skin polyphenol and thyme essential oil in Açaí edible films and their effects on film properties (abstract) - (Abstract Only) - (13-Mar-13)

Antioxidant characterization and sensory evaluation during storage of ultraviolet-B light exposed baby carrots (abstract) - (Abstract Only) - (12-Feb-13)

Increasing strawberry shelf-life with carvacrol and methyl cinnamate antimicrobial vapors released from edible films (abstract) - (Abstract Only) - (12-Feb-13)

Antibacterial activity and physical properties of açaí edible films incorporated with thyme essential oil and apple skin polyphenol (abstract) - (Abstract Only) - (12-Feb-13)

Influence of disperse phase characteristics on stability, physical and antimicrobial properties of emulsions containing cinnamaldehyde - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bilbao-Sainz, C., Chiou, B., Du, W., Gregorski, K.S., Orts, W.J. 2012. Influence of disperse phase characteristics on stability, physical and antimicrobial properties of emulsions containing cinnamaldehyde. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 90:233-241. DOI: 10.1007/S11746-012-2164-1.

Effect of UV-B light and different cutting styles on antioxidant enhancement of commercial fresh-cut carrot products - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Du, W., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Breksa III, A.P., Mchugh, T.H. 2012. Effect of UV-B light and different cutting styles on antioxidant enhancement of commercial fresh-cut carrot products. Food Chemistry. 134:1862-1869. DOI:10.1016/j.foodchem.2012.03.097.

Effect of UV-B light on soluble phenolic content and antioxidant capacity of selected fresh-cut fruits and vegetables - (Abstract Only) - (09-Feb-12)

Effect of UV-B light and genotype on antioxidant enhancement of carrot slices - (Abstract Only) - (09-Feb-12)

PLA fibers with antimicrobial properties developed by solution blow spinning - (Abstract Only) - (09-Feb-12)

Ultraviolet-B light treatment increases antioxidant capacity of carrot products - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Avena Bustillos, R.D., Du, W., Woods, R.D., Olson, D.A., Breksa III, A.P., Mchugh, T.H. 2012. Ultraviolet-B light treatment increases antioxidant capacity of carrot products. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 92(11):2341-2348.

Starch-lipid composites containing cimmamaldehyde - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bilbao-Sainz, C., Chiou, B., De Campos, A., Du, W., Wood, D.F., Klamczynski, A., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2012. Starch-lipid composites containing cimmamaldehyde. Starch. 64(3):219-228.

Antimicrobial volatile essential oils in edible films for food safety - (Book / Chapter)

Du, W., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Hua, S.T., Mchugh, T.H. 2011. Antimicrobial volatile essential oils in edible films for food safety. In: Science against Microbial Pathogens: Communicating Current Research and Technological Advances. Badajoh, Spain: Formatex. p. 1124-1134.

Novel approach to inhibit the growth of Aspergilus flavus and aflatoxin production by essential oil edible film - (Abstract Only) - (28-Feb-11)

Effect of UV-B light and different cutting styles on antioxidant enhancement of commercial fresh-cut carrot products - (Abstract Only) - (10-Feb-11)

Effect of UV-B light on soluble phenolic content of various whole and fresh-cut vegetables - (Abstract Only) - (10-Feb-11)

Antimicrobial volatile essential oils in edible films and pouches for produce safety - (Abstract Only) - (01-Feb-11)

Milling by product Utilization Research at USDA-ARS - (Trade Journal)

Milczarek, R.R., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Du, W., Chiou, B., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2010. Milling by product Utilization Research at USDA-ARS. Trade Journal Publication. 1(12)1.

Physical and antibacterial properties of edible films formulated with apple skin polyphenols - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Du, W., Olsen, C.W., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Friedman, M., Mchugh, T.H. 2011. Physical and antibacterial properties of edible films formulated with apple skin polyphenols. Journal of Food Science. 76(2):149-155. doi: 10.1111/j.1750-3841.2010.02012.x.

Allspice, cinnamon and clove bud plant essential oils in edible apple films inactivate the foodbrone pathogens Escherichia coli Ol57:h7, Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes - (Abstract Only)

Du, W., Olsen, C.W., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Mc Hugh, T.H., Levin, C.C., Mandrell, R.E., Friedman, M. 2010. Allspice, cinnamon and clove bud plant essential oils in edible apple films inactivate the foodbrone pathogens Escherichia coli Ol57:h7, Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes. Progress in Nutrition. p. 88.

Physical and antibacterial properties of edible films formulated with apple skin polyphenolics - (Abstract Only) - (18-Feb-10)

Effect of plant essential oils against foodborne pathogens Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella enterica in raw cookie dough - (Abstract Only) - (18-Feb-10)

Effect of UV-B light on soluble phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity of various specialty crops and pomaces - (Abstract Only) - (18-Feb-10)

Allspice, garlic and oregano plant essential oils in tomato films inactivate the foodborne pathogens, Escherichia coli O157:h7, Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes - (Abstract Only)

Du, W., Olsen, C.W., Mc Hugh, T.H., Levin, C.E., Mandrell, R.E., Friedman, M. 2010. Allspice, garlic and oregano plant essential oils in tomato films inactivate the foodbrone pathogens Escherichia coli Ol57:h7, Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes. Progress in Nutrition. p. 85-86.

Hedonic evaluation of cooked chicken wrapped with apple and tomato films formulated with cinnamaldehvde and carvacrol - (Abstract Only)

Du, W., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Woods, R.D., Mc Hugh, T.H., Levin, C.E., Mandrell, R.E., Friedman, M. 2010. Hedonic evaluation of cooked chicken wrapped with apple and tomato films formulated with cinnamaldehvde and carvacrol. Progress in Nutrition. p. 87.

Antibacterial Effects of Allspice, Garlic, and Oregano Essential Oils in Tomato Films Determined by Overlay and Vapor-Phase Methods - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Du, W., Olsen, C.W., Avena-Bustillos, R.D., Mc Hugh, T.H., Levin, C.E., Mandrell, R.E., Friedman, M. 2009. Antibacterial Effects of Allspice, Garlic, and Oregano Essential Oils in Tomato Films Determined by Overlay and Vapor-Phase Methods. Journal of Food Science. 74(7):M390-M397.

Effects of Allspice, Cinnamon, and Clove Bud Essential Oils in Edible Apple Films on Physical Properties and Antimicrobial Activities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Du, W., Olsen, C.W., Avena-Bustillos, R.D., Mc Hugh, T.H., Levin, C.E., Friedman, M. 2009. Effects of Allspice, Cinnamon, and Clove Bud Essential Oils in Edible Apple Films on Physical Properties and Antimicrobial Activities. Journal of Food Science. 74(7):M372-M378.

Allspice, cinnamon, and clove bud plant essential oils in edible apple films inactivate the foodborne pathogens Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella enterica, and Listeria monocytogenes - (Abstract Only) - (11-Feb-09)

Allspice, garlic, and oregano plant essential oils in tomato films inactive the foodborne pathogens Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella enterica, and Listeria monocytogenes - (Abstract Only) - (11-Feb-09)

Hedonic evaluation of cooked chicken wrapped with apple and tomato films formulated with cinnamaldehyde and carvacol - (Abstract Only) - (11-Feb-09)

Extension of Shelf Life and Control of Human Pathogens in Produce by Antimicrobial Edible Films and Coatings - (Book / Chapter)

Mc Hugh, T.H., Avena-Bustillos, R.J., Du, W. 2009. Extension of Shelf Life and Control of Human Pathogens in Produce by Antimicrobial Edible Films and Coatings. Book Chapter In Microbial Safety of Fresh Produce, 12:225-239. X. Fan, B.A. Niemira, C.J. Doona, F.E. Feeherry, R.B. Gravani, Ed.: IFT Press, Wiley-Blackwell. 12:225-239.

Antibacterial Activity against E. coli O157:H7, Physical Properties, and Storage Stability of Novel Carvacrol-Containing Edible Tomato Films - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Du, W., Olsen, C.W., Avena-Bustillos, R., Mc Hugh, T.H., Levin, C.E., Friedman, M. 2008. Antibacterial Activity against E. coli O157:H7, Physical Properties, and Storage Stability of Novel Carvacrol-Containing Edible Tomato Films. Journal of Food Science. 73(7):M378-383.

Storage Stability and Antibacterial Activity against E. coli O157:H7 of Carvacrol in Edible Apple Films made by Two Different Casting Methods - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Du, W., Olsen, C.W., Avena-Bustillos, R.D., Mc Hugh, T.H., Levin, C.E., Friedman, M. 2008. Storage Stability and Antibacterial Activity against Echerichia coli O157:H7 of Carvacrol in Edible Apple Films made by Two Different Casting Methods. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 56:3082-2088.