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

The collagen microfibil model as a tool for leather scientists - (Proceedings)

Brown, E.M. 2009. The collagen microfibil model as a tool for leather scientists. International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies.

Treatment of low-quality hides with fillers produced from sustainable resources. Effect on properties of leather. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Taylor, M.M., Lee, J., Bumanlag, L.P., Hernandez Balada, E., Cooke, P.H., Brown, E.M. 2009. Treatment of low-quality hides with fillers produced from sustainable resources: Effect on properties of leather. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 104(10):324-334.

Collagen a natural scaffold for biology and engineering - (Review Article)

Brown, E.M. 2009. Collagen a natural scaffold for biology and engineering. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 104(8):275-285.

Characterizing wool keratin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cardamone, J.M., Nunez, A., Garcia, R.A., Ramos, M. 2009. Characterizing wool keratin. Research Letters in Materials Science. 2009(5). Available: http://www.hindawi.com/journals/rlms/2009/147175.abs.html.

Whey Protein Isolate: A Potential Filler for the Leather Industry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hernandez Balada, E., Taylor, M.M., Brown, E.M., Liu, C., Cot, J. 2009. Whey Protein Isolate: A Potential Filler for the Leather Industry. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 104(4):122-130.

PROPERTIES OF BIOPOLYMERS PRODUCED BY TRANSGLUTAMINASE TREATMENT OF WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE AND GELATIN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hernandez, E., Taylor, M.M., Phillips, J.G., Marmer, W.N., Brown, E.M. 2009.PROPERTIES OF BIOPOLYMERS PRODUCED BY TRANSGLUTAMINASE TREATMENT OF WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE AND GELATIN. Bioresource Technology. 100(14):3638-3643.

Potential application for genipin-modified gelatin in leather processing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Taylor, M.M., Bumanlag, L.P., Marmer, W.N., Brown, E.M. 2009. Potential application for genipin-modified gelatin in leather processing. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 104(3):79-91.

Tanning Effects of Aluminum -Genipin or -Vegetable Tannin Combinations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ding, K., Taylor, M.M., Brown, E.M. 2008. Tanning Effects of Aluminum -Genipin or -Vegetable Tannin Combinations. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 103(11):377-382.

Potential application for genipin-modified gelatin in leather processing - (Abstract Only)

(12-Mar-08)

Exploring a Role in Tanning for the Gap Region of the Collagen Fibril: Catechin-Collagen Interactions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, E.M., Qi, P.X. 2008. Exploring a Role in Tanning for the Gap Region of the Collagen Fibril: Catechin-Collagen Interactions. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 103(9):290-297.

Keratin Transamidation     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cardamone, J.M. Keratin Transamidation. 2008. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 42(5):413-419.

Effect of Fillers Prepared from Enzymatically Modified Proteins on Mechanical Properties of Leather - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Taylor, M.M., Marmer, W.N., Brown, E.M. 2008. Effect of Fillers Prepared from Enzymatically Modified Proteins on Mechanical Properties of Leather. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 103(4):128-137.

Exploring a role in tanning for the gap region of the collagen fibril - (Proceedings)

Brown, E.M., Qi, P.X. 2007. Exploring a role in tanning for the gap region of the collagen fibril. In: Proceedings of International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies and American Leather Chemists Association Conference, June 20-24, 2007, Washington, D.C. 2007 CDROM.

Preparation and Characterization of Fillers Produced from Renewable Resources: Evaluation of Treated Leather - (Proceedings)

Taylor, M.M., Marmer, W.N., Brown, E.M. 2007. Preparation and Characterization of Fillers Produced from Renewable Resources: Evaluation of Treated Leather. In: Proceedings of International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies and American Leather Chemists Association Conference, June 20-24, 2007, Washington, D.C. 2007 CDROM.

Enzyme-mediated Crosslinking of Wool Part II: Keratin and Transglutaminase - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cardamone, J.M., Phillips, J.G. 2007. Enzyme-mediated Crosslinking of Wool Part II: Keratin and Transglutaminase. Textile Research Journal. 77(5):277-283.

Preparation and Characterization of Fillers Produced from Renewable Resources: Evaluation of Treated Leather - (Abstract Only)

Taylor, M.M., Marmer, W.N., Brown, E.M. 2007. Preparation and Characterization of Fillers Produced from Renewable Resources: Evaluation of Treated Leather [abstract]. American Leather Chemists Association Meeting. p. 38.

ENZYME-MEDIATED CROSSLINKING OF WOOL PART I: TRANSGLUTAMINASE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cardamone, J.M. 2007. Enzyme-mediated crosslinking of wool part I: transglutaminase. Textile Research Journal. 77(4):214-221.

Genipin -Aluminum or -Vegetable Tannin Combinations on Hide Powder - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ding, K., Taylor, M.M., Brown, E.M. 2007. Genipin -Aluminum or -Vegetable Tannin Combinations on Hide Powder. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 102(5):164-170.

DELIMING OF UN-BOUNDED AND BOUNDED LIME FROM WHITE HIDE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kolomaznik, K., Bailey, D.G., Taylor, M.M. 2007. Deliming of un-bounded and bounded lime from white hide. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 102(5):158-163.

Improved Monitoring of Decorin in Hides during their Processing into Leather - (Abstract Only)

Ramos, M., Latona, R.J., Marmer, W.N. 2007. Improved Monitoring of Decorin in Hides during their Processing into Leather [abstract]. American Leather Chemists Association Meeting. p. 36.

Exploring a role in tanning for the gap region of the collagen fibril - (Abstract Only)

Brown, E.M., Qi, P.X. 2007. Exploring a role in tanning for the gap region of the collagen fibril [abstract]. American Leather Chemists Association Meeting. p. 2.

Evaluation of Polymers Prepared from Gelatin and Casein or Whey as Potential Fillers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Taylor, M.M., Marmer, W.N., Brown, E.M. 2007. Evaluation of Polymers Prepared from Gelatin and Casein or Whey as Potential Fillers. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 102(4):111-120.

CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL EVALUATION OF THE CROSSLINKING OF BOVINE HIDE COLLAGEN BY GENIPIN - (Abstract Only)

(17-Jun-06)

TANNING POTENTIAL OF GENIPIN - (Abstract Only)

Ding, K., Taylor, M.M., Brown, E.M. 2006. Tanning potential of genipin [abstract]. American Leather Chemists Association Meeting. Paper No. 17.

EFFECT OF FILLERS PREPARED FROM ENZYMATICALLY MODIFIED PROTEINS ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF LEATHER - (Abstract Only)

Taylor, M.M., Marmer, W.N., Brown, E.M. 2006. Effect of fillers prepared from enzymatically modified proteins on mechanical properties of leather [abstract]. American Leather Chemists Association Meeting. Paper No. 3.

DELIMING OF BOUND AND UN-BOUND LIME FROM WHITE HIDE - (Abstract Only)

Kolomaznik, K., Bailey, D.G., Taylor, M.M. 2006. Deliming of bound and un-bound lime from white hide [abstract]. American Leather Chemists Association Meeting. Paper No. 13.

EFFECT OF GENIPIN ON THE THERMAL STABILITY OF HIDE POWDER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ding, K., Taylor, M.M., Brown, E.M. 2006. Effect of Genipin on the Thermal Stability of Hide Powder. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 101(10):362-367.

THE EFFECT OF ULTRASOUND ON BOVINE HIDE COLLAGEN STRUCTURE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, E.M., Stauffer, D.M., Cooke, P.H., Maffia, G.J. 2006. The effect of ultrasound on bovine hide collagen structure. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 101(7):274-283.

PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF BIOPOLYMERS DERIVED FROM ENZYMATICALLY MODIFIED GELATIN AND WHEY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Taylor, M.M., Marmer, W.N., Brown, E.M. 2006. Preparation and characterization of biopolymers derived from enzymatically modified gelatin and whey. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 101(6):235-248.

COLLAGEN NETWORKS, NATURE AND BEYOND - (Proceedings)

(17-Nov-05)

ACTIVATED PEROXIDE FOR ENZYMATIC CONTROL OF WOOL SHRINKAGE PART 1: ELUCIDATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cardamone, J.M., Nunez, A., Ashby, R.D., Dudley, R.L. 2006. Activated peroxide for enzymatic control of wool shrinkage part 1: elucidation. Textile Research Journal. 76(2):99-108.

ACTIVATED PEROXIDE FOR ENZYMATIC CONTROL OF WOOL SHRINKAGE PART II: WOOL AND OTHER FIBER-TYPE FABRICS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cardamone, J.M. 2006. Activated peroxide for enzymatic control of wool shrinkage part ii: wool and other fiber-type fabrics. Textile Research Journal. 76(2):109-115.

USE OF ENZYMATICALLY MODIFIED GELATIN AND CASEIN AS FILLERS IN LEATHER PROCESSING - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Taylor, M.M., Bumanlag, L.P., Marmer, W.N., Brown, E.M. 2006. Use of enzymatically modified gelatin and casein as fillers in leather processing. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 101(5):169-178.

LUBRICATION OF LEATHER WITH MIXTURES OF POLYETHLENE GLYCOL AND OIL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, C., Latona, N.P. 2006. Lubrication of leather with mixtures of polyethlene glycol and oil. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 101(4):132-139.

ACTIVATED PEROXIDE-ASSISTED ENZYMATIC CONTROL OF WOOL SHRINKAGE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cardamone, J.M., Yao, J. 2005. Activated peroxide-assisted enzymatic control of wool shrinkage. In: Proceedings of the International Wool Textile Research Conference, Coloration and Chemical Finishing. p. 36CCF, ISBN 0-9553154-0-9, 978-0-9553154-0-4.

NOVEL CHEMOENZYMATIC SYSTEM FOR EFFECTIVE WOOL BLEACHING, BIOPOLISHING, AND SHRINKAGE CONTROL - (Abstract Only)

Cardamone, J.M. 2005. Novel chemoenzymatic system for effective wool bleaching, biopolishing, and shrinkage control. Program No. 432 [CD-ROM]. 2005 Abstract Viewer. Honolulu, Hawaii: International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies.

ACTIVATED PEROXIDE-ASSISTED ENZYMATIC CONTROL OF WOOL SHRINKAGE - (Abstract Only)

Cardamone, J.M., Yao, J. 2005. Activated peroxide-assisted enzymatic control of wool shrinkage [abstract]. 11th International Wool Research Conference. p. 36CCF.

APPROACH TO A TANNING MECHANISM: STUDY OF THE INTERACTION OF ALUMINUM SULFATE WITH COLLAGEN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, E.M., Dudley, R.L. 2005. Approach to a tanning mechanism: study of the interaction of aluminum sulfate with collagen. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 100(10):401-409.

ACTIVATED PEROXIDE-ASSISTED ENZMATIC CONTROL OF WOOL SHRINKAGE - (Abstract Only)

(30-Mar-05)

PREPARATION OF FILLERS FOR LEATHER FROM ENZYMATICALLY MODIFIED COLLAGEN BY-PRODUCTS - (Abstract Only)

Taylor, M.M., Bumanlag, L.P., Marmer, W.N., Brown, E.M. 2005. Preparation of fillers for leather from enzymatically modified collagen by-products [abstract]. American Leather Chemists Association. Paper No. 13.

THE EFFECT OF ULTRASOUND ON BOVINE HIDE COLLAGEN STRUCTURE - (Abstract Only)

Brown, E.M., Stauffer, D.M., Cooke, P.H., Maffia, G.J. 2005. The effect of ultrasound on bovine hide collagen structure [abstract]. American Leather Chemists Association. Paper No. 14.

PREPARATION OF HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT PRODUCTS BY CROSSLINKING PROTEIN ISOLATED FROM THE ENZYMATIC PROCESSING OF CHROMIUM-CONTAINING COLLAGENOUS WASTE I. EXTRACTION OF GELATIN - (Review Article)

Taylor, M.M., Cabeza, L., Marmer, W.N., Brown, E.M. 2005. Preparation of high molecular weight products by crosslinking protein isolated from the enzymatic processing of chromium-containing collagenous waste i. extraction of gelatin. Leather Science and Engineering. 15(2):3-7.

PREPARATION OF HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT PRODUCTS BY CROSSLINKING PROTEIN ISOLATED FROM THE ENZYMATIC PROCESSING OF CHROMIUM-CONTAINING COLLAGENOUS WASTE II. MODIFICATION OF GELATIN - (Review Article)

Taylor, M.M., Cabeza, L., Marmer, W.N., Brown, E.M. 2005. Preparation of high molecular weight products by crosslinking protein isolated from the enzymatic processing of chromium-containing collagenous waste ii. modification of gelatin. Leather Science and Engineering. 15(5):3-6; 15(6):3-9.

CHARACTERIZATION OF BIOPOLYMERS PREPARED FROM GELATIN AND SODIUM CASEINATE FOR POTENTIAL USE IN LEATHER PROCESSING - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Taylor, M.M., Marmer, W.N., Brown, E.M. 2005. Characterization of biopolymers prepared from gelatin and sodium caseinate for potential use in leather processing. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 100(3):149-159.