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

Effects of level and length of supplementation on leather characteristics of yearling boer and spanish wethers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(03-Jan-13)

Evaluation of hides, wet blue and leather using airborne ultrasonics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, C., Latona, N.P., Yoon, S.C. 2013. Evaluation of hides, wet blue and leather using airborne ultrasonics. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 108(4):128-138.

Effects of bating, pickling and crosslinking treatments on the characteristics of fibrous networks from un-tanned hides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, C., Latona, N.P., Taylor, M.M., Latona, R.J. 2013. Effects of bating, pickling and crosslinking treatments on the characteristics of fibrous networks from un-tanned hides. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 108(3):79-85.

Development and utilization of a bovine type I collagen microfibril model - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, E.M. 2013. Development and utilization of a bovine type I collagen microfibril model. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 53:20-25.

Decorin content and near infrared spectroscopy analysis of dried collagenous biomaterial samples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ramos, M., Castell, J., Muir, Z.E., Schreyer, S., Adzet, D., Sabe, R. 2012. Decorin content and near infrared spectroscopy analysis of dried collagenous biomaterial samples. Biomolecules EISSN 2218-273X. DOI: 10.3390/biom2040622.

Effects of pretanning processes on collagen structure and reactivity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, E.M., Latona, R.J., Taylor, M.M. 2013. Effects of pretanning processes on collagen structure and reactivity. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 108:23-29.

Evaluation of hides and leather using ultrasonic technology - (Proceedings)

Liu, C., Latona, N.P. 2012. Evaluation of hides and leather using ultrasonic technology. 9th Asian International Conference on Leather Science and Technology. November 12-14, 2012, Taipei, Taiwan. p. 1.

Treatment of wet blue with fillers produced from quebracho-modified gelatin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Taylor, M.M., Medina, M.B., Lee, J., Bumanlag, L.P., Brown, E.M., Liu, C. 2012. Treatment of wet blue with fillers produced from quebracho-modified gelatin. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 107:416-421.

Microbiological and near IR studies of leather from hides presoaked in formulations that can remove hardened bovine manure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(31-May-12)

The collagen microfibril model, a tool for biomaterials scientists - (Proceedings)

Brown, E.M., Liu, C. 2012. The collagen microfibril model, a tool for biomaterials scientists. Proceedings of American Chemical Society National Meeting, August 19-23, 2012, Philadelphia, PA. 1:1.

Microbiological and near IR studies of leather from hides presoaked in formulations that can remove hardened bovine manure - (Abstract Only)

Ramos, M. 2012. Microbiological and near IR studies of leather from hides presoaked in formulations that can remove hardened bovine manure. American Chemical Society National Meeting. Paper No. 215-11794.

Physical properties of collagen fibrous networks derived from bovine hides - (Proceedings)

Liu, C., Latona, N.P. 2012. Physical properties of collagen fibrous networks derived from bovine hides. In: Proceedings of American Chemical Society, Division of Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering. August 16-19, 2012, Philadelphia, PA. 107:652-653.

Effects of dehydration methods on characteristics of fibrous networks from un-tanned hides - (Abstract Only)

Liu, C., Latona, N.P., Taylor, M.M., Latona, R.J. 2012. Effects of dehydration methods on characteristics of fibrous networks from un-tanned hides [abstract]. American Leather Chemists Association Meeting., June 7-10, 2012, Greensborough, North Carolina. 1:1.

Soaking formulations that can soften and remove hardened bovine manure: part II, effects on quality of leather - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ramos, M., Muir, Z.E., Ashby, R.D. 2012. Soaking formulations that can soften and remove hardened bovine manure: part II, effects on quality of leather. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 107(5):167-174.

Effects of dehydration methods on the characteristics of fibrous networks from un-tanned hides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, C., Latona, N.P., Taylor, M.M., Latona, R.J. 2012. Effects of dehydration methods on the characteristics of fibrous networks from un-tanned hides. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 107(3):70-77.

Preparation and characterization of polyphenol-modified gelatin products - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Taylor, M.M., Lee, J., Bumanlag, L.P., Latona, R.J., Brown, E.M., Liu, C. 2012. Preparation and characterization of polyphenol-modified gelatin products. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 107(2):51-59.

Effects of pretanning processes on bovine hide collagen structure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, E.M., Latona, R.J., Taylor, M.M., Garcia, R.A. 2012. Effects of pretanning processes on bovine hide collagen structure. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 107(1):1-7.

Airborne ultrasonic inspection of hides and leather - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, C., Latona, N.P. 2011. Airborne ultrasonic inspection of hides and leather. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 106(11):326-331.

Use of high molecular weight biopolymers to improve the properties of chrome-free leather - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Taylor, M.M., Lee, J., Bumanlag, L.P., Brown, E.M., Hernandez Balada, E. 2011. Use of high molecular weight biopolymers to improve the properties of chrome-free leather. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 106(12):353-359.

The quest for a comprehensive tanning mechanism - (Proceedings)

(11-Jul-11)

Composite drying with simultaneous vacuum and toggling - (Proceedings)

(01-Jul-11)

Utilization of sustainable resources in leather processing - (Proceedings)

(15-Jun-11)

Utilization of sustainable resources in leather processing - (Abstract Only)

(31-Mar-11)

Airborne ultrasonic inspection of hides and leather - (Abstract Only)

(15-Mar-11)

Composite drying with simultaneous vacuum and toggling - (Abstract Only)

(01-Mar-11)

Preparation and characterization of polyphenol-modified gelatin products - (Abstract Only)

(20-Feb-11)

Drying leather with vacuum and toggling sequentially - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, C., Latona, N.P., Lee, J. 2011. Drying leather with vacuum and toggling sequentially. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 106(3):76-82.

Molecular modeling approach to vegetable tanning: preliminary results for gallotannin interactions with the collagen microfibril - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, E.M., Shelly, D.C. 2011. Molecular modeling approach to vegetable tanning: preliminary results for gallotannin interactions with the collagen microfibril. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 106(5):145-152.

Treatments to enhance properties of chrome-free (wet white) leather - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Taylor, M.M., Lee, J., Bumanlag, L.P., Hernandez Balada, E., Brown, E.M. 2011. Treatments to enhance properties of chrome-free (wet white) leather. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 106(2):35-43.