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Atanu Biswas
Research Chemist


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Lewis acid catalyzed cis (liquid) to trans (solid) isomerization of Jojoba oil in supercritical CO2 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Z., Shah, S.N., Vermillion, K., Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A. 2023. Lewis acid catalyzed cis (liquid) to trans (solid) isomerization of Jojoba oil in supercritical CO2. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. 54. Article 102902. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2023.102902.
Sustainable green polymers with agro-based nanomaterials: A selected review - ()
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.
Bilayer films of Poly(lactic acid) and cottonseed protein for packaging applications - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Cheng, H.N., Kuzniar, G.M., He, Z., Kim, S., Furtado, R.F., Alves, C.R., Sharma, B.K. 2023. Bilayer films of Poly(lactic acid) and cottonseed protein for packaging applications. Polymers. 15(6). Article 1425. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15061425.
Novel Industrial Applications of Vegetable Oil [ABSTRACT] - (Abstract Only)
Biswas, A., Cheng, H.N., Sharma, B.K. 2022. Novel Industrial Applications of Vegetable Oil [ABSTRACT]. Meeting Abstract. [abstract].
Superhydrophobic systems in food science and technology: Concepts, trends, challenges, and technological innovations - ()
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.
Industrial Applications of Vegetable Oil - (Abstract Only)
Biswas, A., Cheng, H.N., Sharma, B.K. 2022. Industrial Applications of Vegetable Oil. American Chemical Society National Meeting. [abstract].
Chemical modifications and applications of cashew byproducts - A selective review - ()
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.
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.
Microencapsulation methods for vegetable oils: principles, stability and applications - ()
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.
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.
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.
Effect of time and storage condition on the performance of an electrochemical immunosensor for Salmonella - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brito, F.A.E., Furtado, R.F., Bezerra, L.C.R., Figueiredo, E.A.T., Melo, A.M.A., Alves, C.R., Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A. 2022. Effect of time and storage condition on the performance of an electrochemical immunosensor for Salmonella. Food Science and Technology (Campinas). 42:e91621. https://doi.org/10.1590/fst.91621.
USDA research on value-added sorghum-based products - (Abstract Only)
Hojilla-Evangelista, M.P., Xu, J., Biswas, A., Selling, G.W. 2021. USDA research on value-added sorghum-based products. Nebraska Sorghum Grain Board Catalyst 2.0 Entrepreneurial Program- Industry Panel Discussions (Online) Abstract. [abstract].
Electrosprayed cashew gum microparticles for the encapsulation of highly sensitive bioactive materials Reprint Icon - (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.
Performance of an amperometric immunosensor assembled on carboxymethylated cashew gum for Salmonella detection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Araujo Melo, A.M., Furtado, R.F., De Fatima Borges, M., Biswas, A., Cheng, H.N., Alves, C.R. 2021. Performance of an amperometric immunosensor assembled on carboxymethylated cashew gum for Salmonella detection. Microchemical Journal. 167, Article 106268. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.microc.2021.106268.
Synthesis and characterization of hydrophobically modified xylans Reprint Icon - (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.
Design and evaluation of agro-based food packaging films - ()
Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A., Furtado, R.F., Alves, C.R., Wu, Q. 2020. Design and evaluation of agro-based food packaging films. 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. 1373:193-204. https://doi.org/10.1021/bk-2020-1373.ch011.
NMR analysis and triad sequence distributions of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A., Vermillion, K., Melendez-Rodriguez, B., Lagaron, J.M. 2020. NMR analysis and triad sequence distributions of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate). Polymer Testing. 90:106754. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymertesting.2020.106754.
Changing the landscape: an introduction to the AGFD technical program at the 258th ACS national meeting in San Diego - (Proceedings)
Appell, M., Biswas, A., Chang, S, Chen, W., Cheng, H.N., Daily, J., F. Xuetong Fan, Granvogl, M., Guo, M., Ito, Y., Jin, T., Kobori, M., Leland, J.V., Liu, L.S., Luo, Y., MacMahon, S., Mahattanatawee, K., Nam, S., Osorio, C., Park, B., Ren, D., Sang, S., Shahidi, F., Tunick, M., Udenigwe, C.C. Wang, Q., Yokoyama, W.H., Yu, L., Zhang, Y., Zhu Y. 2020. Changing the landscape: an introduction to the Agricultural and Food Chemistry Technical Program at the 258th American Chemical Society National Meeting in San Diego. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 68(46):12769-12772. DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.0c02809
Evaluation of composite films containing poly(vinyl alcohol) and cotton gin trash - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Cheng, H.N., Evangelista, R.L., Hojilla-Evangelista, M.P., Boddu, V.M., Kim, S. 2020. Evaluation of composite films containing poly(vinyl alcohol) and cotton gin trash. Journal of Polymers and the Environment. 28:1998-2007. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-020-01742-7.
Preparation of xylan esters with the use of selected Lewis acids - ()
Biswas, A., Cheng, H.N., Appell, M.D., Furtado, R.F., Bastos, M.R., Alves, C.R. 2020. Preparation of xylan esters with the use of selected Lewis acids. In: Tunick, M.H., Liu, L. Innovative uses of agricultural products and byproducts. Vol. 1347. American Chemical Society Symposium Series eBook. p. 33-42. https://doi.org/10.1021/bk-2020-1347.ch002.
Evaluation of the properties of cellulose ester films that incorporate essential oils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Bastos, M.R., Furtado, R.F., Kuzniar, G.M., Boddu, V.M., Cheng, H.N. 2020. Evaluation of the properties of cellulose ester films that incorporate essential oils. International Journal of Polymer Science. Article ID 4620868. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/4620868.
Hydrophobic modification of cashew gum with alkenyl succinic anhydride - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Cheng, H.N., Kim, S., Alves, C.R., Furtado, R.F. 2020. Hydrophobic modification of cashew gum with alkenyl succinic anhydride. Polymers. 12(3):514. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym12030514.
Effects of water addition and microwave on natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) and their extraction properties - (Abstract Only)
Gomez, A.V., Biswas, A., Tadini, C.C., Cheng, H.N. 2019. Effects of water addition and microwave on natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) and their extraction properties. Meeting Abstract. [abstract].
Preparation and characterization of carboxymethyl cashew gum grafted with immobilized antibody for potential biosensor application - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Araujo Melo, A.M., Felix Oliveira, M.R., Furtando, R.F., de Fatima Borges, M., Biswas, A., Cheng, H.N., Alves, C.R. 2020. Preparation and characterization of carboxymethyl cashew gum grafted with immobilized antibody for potential biosensor application. Carbohydrate Polymers. 228:115408. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.carbpol.2019.115408.
Effects of water addition and microwave on Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents (NADES) and their extraction properties - (Abstract Only)
Gomez, A., Biswas, A., Tadini, C.C., Cheng, H.N. 2019. Effects of water addition and microwave on Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents (NADES) and their extraction properties. American Chemical Society National Meeting. [abstract].
Preparation and evaluation of oxygen scavenging nanocomposite films incorporating cellulose nanocrystals and Pd nanoparticles in poly(ethylene-co-vinyl alcohol) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cherpinski, A., Biswas, A., Lagaron, J.M., Dufresne, A., Kim, S., Buttrum, M.A., Espinosa, E., Cheng, H.N. 2019. Preparation and evaluation of oxygen scavenging nanocomposite films incorporating cellulose nanocrystals and Pd nanoparticles in poly(ethylene-co-vinyl alcohol). Cellulose. 26(12):7237-7251. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-019-02613-8.
Pequi oil microencapsulation by complex coacervation using gelatin-cashew gum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alves Do Nascimento, Carvalho Da Silva, L., Mendes, L.G., Furtado, R.F., Correia Da Costa, J.M., Biswas, A., Cheng, H.N., Alves, C.R. 2020. Pequi oil microencapsulation by complex coacervation using gelatin-cashew gum . International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition. 9:SI97-SI109. https://doi.org/10.7455/ijfs/9.SI.2020.a8.
Microwave-assisted extraction of soluble sugars from banana puree with natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gómez, A.V., Tadini, C.C., Biswas, A., Buttrum, M., Kim, S., Boddu, V.M., Cheng, H.N. 2019. Microwave-assisted extraction of soluble sugars from banana puree with natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES). LWT - Food Science and Technology. 107:79-88. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2019.02.052.
Synthesis and characterization of an iron-containing fatty acid-based ionomer - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stone, D.A., Biswas, A., Liu, Z., Boddu, V., Cheng, H.N. 2019. Synthesis and characterization of an iron-containing fatty acid-based ionomer. International Journal of Polymer Science. Vol. 2019, Article ID 3024784, 9 pp. https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/3024784.
Preparation of sorbitol-based polyurethanes and their semiinterpenetrating polymer networks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Cheng, H.N., Kim, S., Appell, M.D., Boddu, V.M., Alves, C.R., Furtado, R.F. 2019. Preparation of sorbitol-based polyurethanes and their semiinterpenetrating polymer networks. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 136:47602. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.47602.
Use of natural deep eutectic solvents for polymerization and polymer reactions - ()
Gómez, A.V., Biswas, A., Tadini, C.C., Furtado, R.F., Alves, C.R., Cheng, H.N. 2019. Use of natural deep eutectic solvents for polymerization and polymer reactions. Journal of Brazilian Chemical Society. 30(4):717-726.
Effects of microwave and water incorporation on natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) and their extraction properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gómez, A.V., Biswas, A., Tadini, C.C., Vermillion, K., Buttrum, M., Cheng, H.N. 2018. Effects of microwave and water incorporation on natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) and their extraction properties. Advances in Food Science and Engineering. 2(4):125-135. https://dx.doi.org/10.22606/afse.2018.24004.
Preparation of hydrophobically modified Cashew Gum through reaction with Alkyl Ketene Dimer - ()
Biswas, A., Kim, S., Buttrum, M.A., Furtado, R.F., Alves, C.R., Cheng, H.N. 2018. Preparation of hydrophobically modified Cashew Gum through reaction with Alkyl Ketene Dimer. Green Polymer Chemistry: New Products, Processes, and Applications. ACS Symposium Series. 1310:137-146.
Microwave-assisted synthesis and characterization of sucrose polyurethane and its interpenetrating polymer networks - (Abstract Only)
Biswas, A., Kim, S., Boddu, V.M., Cheng, H.N. 2018. Microwave-assisted synthesis and characterization of sucrose polyurethane and its interpenetrating polymer networks [abstract). American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition, Boston, Aug. 19-23, 2018, Boston, MA.
Metal chloride-catalyzed acetylation of starch: Synthesis and characterization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Kim, S., Furtado, R.F., Alves, C.R., Buttrum, M., Boddu, V.M., Cheng, H.N. 2018. Metal chloride-catalyzed acetylation of starch: Synthesis and characterization. International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization. 23(6):577-589.
Preparation and characterization of carboxymethyl cellulose films with embedded essential oils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Furtado, R.F., Bastos, M.S.R., Benevides, S.D., Oliveira, M.A., Boddu, V.M., Cheng, H.N. 2018. Preparation and characterization of carboxymethyl cellulose films with embedded essential oils. Journal of Materials Science Research. 7(4):16-25.
Composition and functional properties of saline-soluble protein concentrates prepared from four common dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hojilla-Evangelista, M.P., Sutivisedsak, N., Evangelista, R.L., Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A. 2018. Composition and functional properties of saline-soluble protein concentrates prepared from four common dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 95:1001-1012. doi: 10.1002/aocs.12135.
Solubilization of cashew gum from Anacardium Occidentale in aqueous medium - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, S., Biswas, A., Boddu, V.M., Hwang, H., Adkins, J.E. 2018. Solubilization of cashew gum from Anacardium Occidentale in aqueous medium. Carbohydrate Polymers. 199:205-209. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.07.022.
Study of physical and tribology properties of soybean oil-based grease formulated with polysoap - (Abstract Only)
Liu, Z., Biresaw, G., Biswas, A., Cheng, H.N. 2018. Study of physical and tribology properties of soybean oil-based grease formulated with polysoap [abstract]. American Oil Chemists' Society Annual Meeting & Expo. p. 70.
Performance evaluation of cashew gum and gelatin blend for food packaging - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Oliveira, M.A., Furtado, R.F., Bastos, M.R., Benevides, S., Leitao, R.C., Muniz, C.R., Biswas, A., Cheng, H.N. 2018. Performance evaluation of cashew gum and gelatin blend for food packaging. Journal of Food Packaging and Shelf Life. 17:27-64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fpsl.2018.05.003.
Effect of polysoap on the physical and tribological properties of soybean oil-based grease - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Z., Biresaw, G., Biswas, A., Cheng, H.N. 2018. Effect of polysoap on the physical and tribological properties of soybean oil-based grease. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 95(5):629-634. https://doi.org/10.1002/aocs.12069.
Microwave-assisted synthesis of sucrose polyurethanes and their semi-interpenetrating polymer networks with polycaprolactane and soybean oil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Kim, S., Gomez, A., Buttrum, M.A., Boddu, V.M., Cheng, H.N. 2018. Microwave-assisted synthesis of sucrose polyurethanes and their semi-interpenetrating polymer networks with polycaprolactane and soybean oil. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. 57: 3227-3234. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/acs.iecr.7b04059.
A rapid and specific biosensor for Salmonella typhimurium detection in milk - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alesandre, D.L., Melo, A.A., Furtado, R.F., Borges, M.F., Figueiredo, E.T., Biswas, A., Cheng, H.N., Alves, C.R. 2018. A rapid and specific biosensor for Salmonella typhimurium detection in milk. Food and Bioprocess Technology. 11(4):748-756. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11947-017-2051-8.
Optimization and characterization of a biosensor assembly for detection of Salmonella Typhimurium - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Melo, A.M.A., Alexandre, D.L., Oliveira, M.R.F., Furtado, R.F., Borges, M.F., Ribeiro, P.R.V., Biswas, A., Cheng, H.N., Alves, C.R., Figueiredo, E.A.T. 2017. Optimization and characterization of a biosensor assembly for detection of Salmonella Typhimurium. Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry. 22(5):1321-1330. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10008-017-3767-0.
Novel polymeric products derived from biodiesel - ()
Biswas, A., Liu, Z., Furtado, R., Alves, C.R., Cheng, H.N. 2017. Novel polymeric products derived from biodiesel. In: Cheng, H.N., Maryanoff, C.A., Miller, B.D., Schmidt, D.G., editors. Stereochemistry and Global Connectivity: The Legacy of Ernest L. Eliel Volume 2. ACS Symposium Series 1258. Washington, DC: American Chemical Society. p. 207-220.
Preparation and evaluation of hemicellulose films and their blends Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mendes, F., Bastos, M., Mendes, L.G., Silva, A., Sousa, F.D., Monteiro-Moreira, A., Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A., Moreira, R.A. 2017. Preparation and evaluation of hemicellulose films and their blends. Food Hydrocolloids. 70:181-191.
Reinforcement of latex rubber by the incorporation of amphiphilic particles Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, S., Adkins, J.E., Biswas, A. 2017. Reinforcement of latex rubber by the incorporation of amphiphilic particles. Journal of Rubber Research. 20(2):87-100.
Electrosynthesis and characterization of polypyrrole/cashew gum composite grown on gold surface in aqueous medium Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Castro, R., Monte, R.S., Mendes, L.G., Furtado, R.F., Silva, A., Biswas, A., Cheng, H.N., Alves, C.R. 2016. Electrosynthesis and characterization of polypyrrole/cashew gum composite grown on gold surface in aqueous medium. International Journal of Electrochemical Science. 12:50-61.
Amperometric biosensor for Salmonella typhimurium detection in milk - (Proceedings)
Alexandre, D.L., Melo, A., Furtado, R.F., Borges, M.F., Figueiredo, E., Biswas, A., Cheng, H.N., Alves, C.R. 2016. Amperometric biosensor for Salmonella typhimurium detection in milk. Proceedings of the 25th Food Science and Technology Brazilian Congress (CBCTA) and the 10th CIGR Section IV International Technical Symposium, October 24-27, 2016, Gramado/RS, Brazil.
Cashew gum and gelatin blend for food packaging application - (Proceedings)
Oliveira, M.A., Furtado, R.F., Bastos, M., Benevides, S.D., Muniz, C.R., Biswas, A., Cheng, H.N. 2016. Cashew gum and gelatin blend for food packaging application. Proceedings of the 25th Food Science and Technology Brazilian Congress (CBCTA) and the 10th CIGR Section IV International Technical Symposium, October 24-27, 2016, Gramado/RS, Brazil.
Preparation and characterisation of zein and chitosan edible film - (Proceedings)
Pinho, L.X., Oliveira, M., Oliveira, W.Q., Furtado, R.F., Bastos, M., Muniz, C., Biswas, A., Cheng, H.N. 2016. Preparation and characterisation of zein and chitosan edible film. Proceedings of the 25th Food Science and Technology Brazilian Congress (CBCTA) and the 10th CIGR Section IV International Technical Symposium, October 24-27, 2016, Gramado/RS, Brazil.
Characterization of pinto bean high-starch fraction after air classification and extrustion Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Simons, C., Hall, C., Biswas, A. 2017. Characterization of pinto bean high-starch fraction after air classification and extrustion. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation Research. 41(6).
Novel polyurethanes from xylan and TDI: Preparation and characterization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cheng, H.N., Furtado, R.F., Alves, C.R., Bastos, M.S.R., Kim, S., Biswas, A. 2017. Novel polyurethanes from xylan and TDI: Preparation and characterization. International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization. 22(1):35-42.
Poly(vinyl alcohol) composite films with high percent elongation prepared from amylose-fatty ammonium salt inclusion complexes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fanta, G.F., Felker, F.C., Selling, G.W., Hay, W.T., Biswas, A. 2016. Poly(vinyl alcohol) composite films with high percent elongation prepared from amylose-fatty ammonium salt inclusion complexes. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 133(42).
Synthesis of a cardanol-amine derivative using an ionic liquid catalyst Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Alves, C.R., Trevisan, M.T.S., da Silva, R.L.E., Furtado, R.F., Liu, Z., Cheng, H.N. 2016. Synthesis of a cardanol-amine derivative using an ionic liquid catalyst. Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering. 10(3):425-431.
Electrochemical immunosensors for Salmonella detection in food Reprint Icon - ()
Melo, A.M.A., Alexandre, D.L., Furtado, R.F., Borges, M.F., Figueiredo, E.A.T., Biswas, A., Cheng, H.N., Alves, C.R. 2016. Electrochemical immunosensors for Salmonella detection in food. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 100(12):5301-5312.
Polymerized and functionalized triglycerides - (Abstract Only)
Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A. 2016. Polymerized and functionalized triglycerides. (Abstract). ACS Abstract Book for San Diego National Meeting, p. 223, POLY paper #38.
Derivatives of cardanol through the ene reaction with diethyl azodicarboxylate Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Alves, C.R., Trevisan, M.T.S., Berfield, J., Furtado, R.F., Liu, Z., Cheng, H.N. 2016. Derivatives of cardanol through the ene reaction with diethyl azodicarboxylate. Journal of Brazilian Chemical Society. 27(6):1078-1082.
Physical and mechanical testing of essential oil-embedded cellulose ester films Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bastos, M.S.R., Laurentino, L.S., Canuto, K.M., Mendes, L.G., Martins, C.M., Silva, S.M.F., Furtado, R.F., Kim, S., Biswas, A., Cheng, H.N. 2016. Physical and mechanical testing of essential oil-embedded cellulose ester films. Polymer Testing. 49:156-161.
Polymerization of epoxidized triglycerides with fluorosulfonic acid - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Liu, Z., Cheng, H.N. 2016. Polymerization of epoxidized triglycerides with fluorosulfonic acid. International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization. 21(1):85-93.
Novel polymeric materials from triglycerides - (Abstract Only)
Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A. 2015. Novel polymeric materials from triglycerides. (Abstract). Pacifichem On-line program: Paper MACR #1060.
Microwave-assisted synthesis of cyclodextrin polyurethanes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Appell, M., Liu, Z., Cheng, H.N. 2015. Microwave-assisted synthesis of cyclodextrin polyurethanes. Carbohydrate Polymers. 133:74-79. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2015.06.044.
Modification of plant oils for value-added uses - ()
Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A. 2015. Modification of plant oils for value-added uses. In: Cheng, H. N., Gross, R.A., Smith, P.B., Co-editors. Green Polymer Chemistry: Biobased Materials and Biocatalysis. ACS Symposium Series 1192, Washington, DC: American Chemical Society. p. 235-247.
Synthesis of novel plant oil derivatives: Furan and Diels-Alder reaction products Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Liu, Z., Berfield, J.L., Cheng, H.N. 2015. Synthesis of novel plant oil derivatives: Furan and Diels-Alder reaction products. International Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology. 3(2):28-35.
Impact of solvent selection on graft polymerization of acrylamide onto starch - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Selling, G.W., Utt, K.D., Finkenstadt, V., Kim, S., Biswas, A. 2015. Impact of solvent selection on graft co-polymerization of acrylamide onto starch. Journal of Polymers and the Environment. 23(3):294-301. doi: 10.1007/s10924-015-0714-y.
Fabrication of latex rubber reinforced with micellar nanoparticle as an interface modifier - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, S., Adkins, J., Biswas, A. 2015. Fabrication of latex rubber reinforced with micellar nanoparticle as an interface modifier. Journal of Elastomers and Plastics. 48(4):317-330. doi: 10.1177/0095244315576242.
Properties of pinto beans air-classified high starch fraction and its extrudates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Simons, C.W., Hall, C., Biswas, A. 2015. Properties of pinto beans air-classified high starch fraction and its extrudates. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. 69(3):235-240.
Oxidation and low temperature stability of polymerized soybean oil-based lubricants Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Z., Sharma, B.K., Erhan, S.Z., Biswas, A., Wang, R., Schuman, T.P. 2015. Oxidation and low temperature stability of polymerized soybean oil-based lubricants. Thermochimica Acta. 601:9-16.
Conversion of agricultural residues to carboxymethylcellulose and carboxymethylcellulose acetate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Kim, S., Cheng, H.N., Selling, G.W. 2014. Conversion of agricultural residues to carboxymethylcellulose and carboxymethylcellulose acetate. Industrial Crops and Products. 60(1):259-265.
Texturized pinto bean protein fortification in straight dough bread formulation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Simons, C.W., Hunt-Schmidt, E., Simsek, S., Hall, C., Biswas, A. 2014. Texturized pinto bean protein fortification in straight dough bread formulation. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition. 69:235-240.
Polymer composites prepared from heat-treated starch and styrene-butadiene latex Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, S., Adkins, J., Aglan, H.A., Biswas, A., Selling, G. 2016. Polymer composites prepared from heat-treated starch and styrene-butadiene latex. Journal of Elastomers and Plastics. 48(1):80-93. doi: 10.1177/0095244314538440.
Direct polymerization of vernonia oil through cationic means - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Cheng, H.N., Klasson, K.T., Liu, Z., Berfield, J.L., Ayorinde, F.O. 2014. Direct polymerization of vernonia oil through cationic means. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 91(12):2111-2116.
Starch characteristics of bean extrudates - (Abstract Only)
Singh, M., Sutivisedsak, N., Biswas, A., Liu, S.X. 2013. Starch characteristics of bean extrudates [abstract]. American Association of Cereal Chemists International.
Modified triglyceride oil through reactions with phenyltriazolinedione - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Cheng, H.N., Kim, S., Liu, Z. 2014. Modified triglyceride oil through reactions with phenyltriazolinedione. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 91:125-131.
Applications of common beans in food and biobased materials - ()
Biswas, A., Lesch, W.C., Cheng, H.N. 2013. Applications of common beans in food and biobased materials. In: Cheng, H.N., Gross, R.A., Smith, P.B., editors. Green Polymer Chemistry: Biocatalysis and Materials II. ACS Symposium Series. New York, NY: American Chemical Society. p. 331-341.
Use of cotton gin trash and compatibilizers in polyethylene composites - ()
Cheng, H.N., Dowd, M.K., Finkenstadt, V.L., Selling, G.W., Evangelista, R.L., Biswas, A. 2013. Use of cotton gin trash and compatibilizers in polyethylene composites. In: Cheng, H.N., Gross, R.A., Smith, P.B., editors. Green Polymer Chemistry: Biocatalysis and Materials II. ACS Symposium Series, vol. 1144. Washington, DC: American Chemical Society. p. 423-431.
Protein-based nanoparticles for hydrophilic coating - (Abstract Only)
Kim, S., Biswas, A., Evans, K.O. 2013. Protein-based nanoparticles for hydrophilic coating. Meeting Abstract. xx.
Protein-based nanoparticles for hydrophilic coating - (Proceedings)
Kim, S., Biswas, A., Evans, K.O. 2013. Protein-based nanoparticles for hydrophilic coating. Proceedings of the 2013 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo. 1:581-584.
Comparison of microwave processing and excess steam jet cooking for spherulite production from amylose-fatty acid inclusion complexes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Felker, F.C., Kenar, J.A., Fanta, G.F., Biswas, A. 2013. Comparison of microwave processing and excess steam jet cooking for spherulite production from amylose-fatty acid inclusion complexes. Starch/Starke. 65(9-10):864-874.
Conversion of agricultural by-products to methyl cellulose - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Berfield, J.L., Saha, B.C., Cheng, H.N. 2013. Conversion of agricultural by-products to methyl cellulose. Industrial Crops and Products. 46:297-300.
Production of BSA-poly(ethyl cyanoacrylate) nanoparticles as a coating material that improves wetting property - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, S., Evans, K.O., Biswas, A. 2013. Production of BSA-poly(ethyl cyanoacrylate) nanoparticles as a coating material that improves wetting property. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces. 107(1):68-75.
Microwave-assisted synthesis of alkyl cellulose in aqueous medium - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Kim, S., Selling, G.W., Cheng, H.N. 2013. Microwave-assisted synthesis of alkyl cellulose in aqueous medium. Carbohydrate Polymers. 94(1):120-123.
Fluoroantimonic acid hexahydrate (HSbF6-6H2O) catalysis: The ring-opening polymerization of epoxidized soybean oil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Z., Biswas, A. 2013. Fluoroantimonic acid hexahydrate (HSbF6-6H2O) catalysis: The ring-opening polymerization of epoxidized soybean oil. Applied Catalysis A: General. 453:370-375.
NMR studies of polymers from renewable materials - (Abstract Only)
Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A. 2012. NMR studies of polymers from renewable materials (abstract). 245th American Chemical Society National Meeting. Paper No. POLY 579.
Modifications of zein with isocyanates - (Abstract Only)
Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A., Sessa, D.J., Selling, G.W. 2012. Modifications of zein with isocyanates (abstract). American Chemical Society Southwest Regional Meeting. Paper No. SWRM 388.
Preparation of starch-sodium lignosulfonate graft copolymers via laccase catalysis and characterization of antioxidant activity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shogren, R.L., Biswas, A. 2013. Preparation of starch-sodium lignosulfonate graft copolymers via laccase catalysis and characterization of antioxidant activity. Carbohydrate Polymers. 91(2):581-585.
Electrospun fiber and cast films produced using zein blends with nylon-6 - (Abstract Only)
Selling, G.W., Biswas, A. 2012. Electrospun fiber and cast films produced using zein blends with nylon-6. Meeting Abstract. #.
Thermal dissolution of maize starches in aqueous medium - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, S., Biswas, A., Singh, M., Peterson, S.C., Liu, S.X. 2012. Thermal dissolution of maize starches in aqueous medium. Journal of Cereal Science. 56(3):720-725.
Zein-based polymers formed by modifications with isocyanates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sessa, D.J., Cheng, H.N., Kim, S., Selling, G.W., Biswas, A. 2012. Zein-based polymers formed by modifications with isocyanates. Industrial Crops and Products. 43(1):106-113.
Compatibility of melt-processed zein blends with methylenediphenyl 4,4'-diisocyanate-thermal, mechanical and physical properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sessa, D.J., Selling, G.W., Biswas, A. 2012. Compatibility of melt-processed zein blends with methylenediphenyl 4,4'-diisocyanate-thermal, mechanical and physical properties. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. 51(27):9199-9203.
Celebrate diversity, the one true thing we all have in common - ()
Biswas, A. 2012. Celebrate diversity, the one true thing we all have in common. My USDA. 8.
Vegetable oil-based new materials - (Abstract Only)
Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A. 2012. Vegetable oil-based new materials (abstract). 244th American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition. Paper No. POLY 18.
Use of agricultural byproducts as fillers in polymer composites - (Abstract Only)
Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A. 2012. Use of agricultural byproducts as fillers in polymer composites (abstract). International Symposium on Polymer Analysis and Characterization. Paper No. CL-29.
Use of common beans as components in polymeric materials - (Proceedings)
Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A. 2012. Use of common beans as components in polymeric materials. ACS Polymer Preprints. 53(2):286-287.
A biobased nitrogen-containing lubricant additive synthesized from expoxidized methyl oleate using an ionic liquid catalyst - ()
Doll, K.M., Biswas, A. 2013. A biobased nitrogen-containing lubricant additive synthesized from expoxidized methyl oleate using an ionic liquid catalyst. In: Biresaw, G., Mittal, K.L., editors. Surfactants in Tribology. Volume 3. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. p. 131-145.
Blends of zein and nylon-6 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Selling, G.W., Biswas, A. 2012. Blends of zein and nylon-6. Polymers and the Environment. 20(1):631-637.
Biobased polymeric materials prepared from cotton byproducts - ()
Cheng, H.N., Dowd, M.K., Biswas, A. 2012. Biobased polymeric materials prepared from cotton byproducts. American Chemical Society Symposium Series. 1105:47-62.
Mechanical, thermal, and moisture properties of plastics with bean as filler - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sutivisedsak, N., Cheng, H.N., Liu, S.X., Lesch, W.C., Tungsrud, R.R., Finkenstadt, V.L., Biswas, A. 2012. Mechanical, thermal, and moisture properties of plastics with bean as filler. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy. 6(1):59-68.
Extrudability of four common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Use of nut shells as fillers in polymer composites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sutivisedsak, N., Cheng, H.N., Burks, C.S., Johnson, J.A., Siegel, J.P., Civerolo, E.L., Biswas, A. 2012. Use of nut shells as fillers in polymer composites. Journal of Polymers and the Environment. 20(1):305-314.
Extraction and analysis of antioxidant capacity in eight edible beans - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Sutivisedsak, N., Cheng, H.N., Willett, J.L., Lesch, W.C., Tangsrud, R.R. 2012. Extraction and analysis of antioxidant capacity in eight edible beans. International Journal of Food, Agriculture, and the Environment. 10(1):89-96.
Chemical modifications of renewable cellulosic materials - (Abstract Only)
Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A. 2011. Chemical modifications of renewable cellulosic materials (abstracts). 241st American Chemical Society National Meeting. Paper No. CELL 184.
Evaluation of cotton byproducts as fillers for poly(lactic acid) and low density polyethylene - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sutivisedsak, N., Cheng, H.N., Dowd, M.K., Selling, G.W., Biswas, A. 2012. Evaluation of cotton byproducts as fillers for poly(lactic acid) and low density polyethylene. Industrial Crops and Products. 36:127-134.
Evaluation of composite films containing poly(vinly alcohol) and edible bean - (Proceedings)
Sutivisedsak, N., Biswas, A., Finkenstadt, V.L., Cheng, H.N. 2011. Evaluation of composite films containing poly(vinly alcohol) and edible bean. Polymer Preprints. 52(2):256-257.
Conversion of cotton byproducts to mixed cellulose esters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cheng, H.N., Dowd, M.K., Shogren, R.L., Biswas, A. 2011. Conversion of cotton byproducts to mixed cellulose esters. Carbohydrate Polymers. 86:1130-1136.
Electrospun zein fibers using glyoxal as the cross-linking reagent - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Selling, G.W., Biswas, A., Woods, K.K. 2011. Electrospun zein fibers using glyoxal as the cross-linking reagent. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 60(4):537-542.
Synthesis and characterization of novel derivatives from vegetable oils - (Abstract Only)
Cheng, H.N., Klasson, K.T., Biswas, A. 2011. Synthesis and characterization of novel derivatives from vegetable oils (abstract). 24th International Symposium on Polymer Analysis and Characterization. Paper No. P4.
Synethesis of cyclic ketal from soybean oil and fatty esters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Sharma, B.K., Vermillion, K., Willett, J.L., Cheng, H.N. 2011. Synethesis of cyclic ketal from soybean oil and fatty esters. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 59(7):3066-3070.
Conversion of starch from dry common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) to ethanol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nichols, N.N., Sutivisedsak, N., Dien, B.S., Biswas, A., Lesch, W.C., Cotta, M.A. 2011. Conversion of starch from dry common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) to ethanol. Industrial Crops and Products. 33(3):644-647.
Chemical modification of cotton-based natural materials: products from carboxymethylation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cheng, H.N., Biswas, A. 2011. Chemical modification of cotton-based natural materials: products from carboxymethylation. Carbohydrate Polymers. 84:1004-1010.
Chemical modifications of cotton-based natural materials - (Abstract Only)
Cheng, H.N., Dowd, M.K., Biswas, A. 2011. Chemical modifications of cotton-based natural materials (abstract). 18th New Orleans Carbohydrate Symposium. Paper No. 11.
New Bio-Based Materials From Vegetable Oil: Amination and Click Reactions - (Proceedings)
Biswas, A., Sharma, B., Klasson, K.T., Cheng, H.N. 2011. New Bio-Based Materials From Vegetable Oil: Amination and Click Reactions. Polymer Preprints. v. 52(1): 78-79.
Electrospinning formaldehyde cross-linked zein solutions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Selling, G.W., Woods, K.K., Biswas, A. 2011. Electrospinning formaldehyde cross-linked zein solutions. Polymer International. 60(4):537.
Physical properties and fatty acid profiles of oils from black, kidney, Great Northern, and pinto beans - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sutivisedsak, N., Moser, B.R., Sharma, B.K., Evangelista, R.L., Cheng, H.N., Lesch, W.C., Tangsrud, R.R., Biswas, A. 2011. Physical properties and fatty acid profiles of oils from black, kidney, Great Northern, and pinto beans. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 88(1):193-200.
Iodine-Catalyzed Synthesis of Mixed Cellulose Esters - (Proceedings)
Cheng, H.N., Dowd, M.K., Shogren, R.L., Biswas, A. 2010. Iodine-Catalyzed Synthesis of Mixed Cellulose Esters. Polymer Preprints. 51(2):29-30.
Preparation and Physical Properties of Starch Stearates of Low to High Degree of Substitution - (Abstract Only)
Shogren, R.L., Biswas, A., Willett, J.L. 2010. Preparation and Physical Properties of Starch Stearates of Low to High Degree of Substitution. Meeting Abstract. Carb 106.
Preparation and Physical Properties of Starch Stearates of Low to High Degree of Substitution - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shogren, R.L., Biswas, A., Willett, J.L. 2010. Preparation and Physical Properties of Starch Stearates of Low to High Degree of Substitution. Starch. v. 62(1):333-340.
Esterification of Starch in Ionic Liquids - (Abstract Only)
Biswas, A., Shogren, R.L., Willett, J.L. 2010. Esterification of Starch in Ionic Liquids. Meeting Abstract. PETR #23.
Acetylation of Starch with Vinyl Acetate in Imidazolium Ionic Liquids and Characterization of Acetate Distribution - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shogren, R.L., Biswas, A. 2010. Acetylation of Starch with Vinyl Acetate in Imidazolium Ionic Liquids and Characterization of Acetate Distribution. Carbohydrate Polymers. 81(1): 149-151.
Synthesis of Cellulose Acetate from Cotton Byproducts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cheng, H.N., Dowd, M.K., Selling, G.W., Biswas, A. 2010. Synthesis of Cellulose Acetate from Cotton Byproducts. Carbohydrate Polymers. 80(2):499-452.
Microwave-assisted Extraction of Phenolics from Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sutivisedsak, N., Cheng, H.N., Willett, J.L., Tangsrud, R., Lesch, W.C., Biswas, A. 2009. Effect of Microwave Extraction on Phenolic Content of Beans. Food Research International. Available online at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2009.09.014.
Reactions of Starch in Ionic Liquids - (Abstract Only)
Biswas, A., Shogren, R.L., Willett, J.L. 2009. Reactions of Starch in Ionic Liquids. Meeting Abstract. #.
Total Phenolics and Antioxidant Activity of Extracts from Distillers' Dried Grains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Inglett, G.E., Rose, D.J., Stevenson, D., Chen, D., Biswas, A. 2009. Total Phenolics and Antioxidant Activity of Extracts from Distillers' Dried Grains. Cereal Chemistry. 86(6):661-664.
HRP-Mediated Synthesis of Starch-Polyacrylamide Graft Copolymers - (Abstract Only)
Shogren, R.L., Willett, J.L., Biswas, A. 2009. HRP-Mediated Synthesis of Starch-Polyacrylamide Graft Copolymers. Meeting Abstract. Poly 592.
Synthesis of an amine-oleate derivative using an ionic catalyst - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Sharma, B.K., Doll, K.M., Willett, J.L., Erhan, S.Z., Vermillion, K., Cheng, H. 2009. Synthesis of an amine-oleate derivative using an ionic catalyst. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 57(1):8136-8141.
Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity of Extracts from Whole Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) With or Without Microwave Irradiation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Inglett, G.E., Rose, D.J., Chen, D., Biswas, A. 2009. Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity of Extracts from Whole Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) With or Without Microwave Irradiation. Journal of Food Chemistry. 119:1216-1219.
Iodine-Catalyzed Polysaccharide Esterification - ()
Biswas, A., Selling, G.W., Shogren, R.L., Willett, J.L., Buchanan, C.M., Cheng, H.C. 2009. Iodine-Catalyzed Polysaccharide Esterification. Chemistry Today/Chimica Oggi. 27(4):33-35.
Nitrogen Derivatives of Soybean Oil and Fatty Acid Methyl Esters - (Abstract Only)
Sharma, B.K., Biswas, A., Doll, K.M., Erhan, S.Z. 2009. Nitrogen Derivatives of Soybean Oil and Fatty Acid Methyl Esters [abstract]. American Oil Chemists' Society. p. 86.
Synthesis of Phenyl-Adducted Cyclodextrin through the Click Reaction - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Cheng, H., Selling, G.W., Willett, J.L., Kendra, D.F. 2009. Synthesis of Phenyl-Adducted Cyclodextrin through the Click Reaction. Carbohydrate Polymers. 77(2009):681-685.
Ionic Liquid as a Solvent and Catalyst for Acylation of Maltodextrin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Shogren, R.L., Willett, J.L. 2009. Ionic Liquid as a Solvent and Catalyst for Acylation of Maltodextrin. Industrial Crops and Products. 30(1):172-175.
Surface Modification of Zein Films - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Selling, G.W., Woods, K.K., Evans, K.O. 2009. Surface modification of zein films. Industrial Crops and Products. 30(169):168-171.
Reactive Extrusion of Zein with Glyoxal - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Selling, G.W., Woods, K.K., Biswas, A., Willett, J.L. 2009. Reactive Extrusion of Zein with Glyoxal. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 113(3):1828-1835.
Iodine catalyzed acetylation of starch and cellulose - (Abstract Only)
Biswas, A. 2008. Iodine catalyzed acetylation of starch and cellulose. Meeting Abstract.
Blends and Iodine complexes of starch with other water-soluble polymers - (Abstract Only)
Biswas, A. 2008. Blends and Iodine complexes of starch with other water-soluble polymers. Meeting Abstract. xx.
Fuel ethanol production from microwave pretreated wheat straw - (Proceedings)
Saha, B.C., Biswas, A., Cotta, M.A. 2008. Fuel ethanol production from microwave pretreated wheat straw. Proceedings of the United States-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources Food and Agriculture Panel 37th Annual Meeting, August 24-28, 2008, Chicago, Illinois. p. 46-47.
Soybean Oil as a Renewable Feedstock for Nitrogen-Containing Derivatives - ()
Biswas, A., Sharma, B.K., Willett, J.L., Erhan, S.Z., Cheng, H. 2008. Soybean Oil as a Renewable Feedstock for Nitrogen-Containing Derivatives. Energy and Environmental Science. 1:639-644. Available: http://xlink.rsc.org/?doi=B809215J.
Ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium cyanamide (bmim [dca]) as a solvent and catalyst for acylation of maltodextrin - (Proceedings)
Biswas, A., Shogren, R.L., Willett, J.L. 2008. Ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium cyanamide (bmim [dca]) as a solvent and catalyst for acylation of maltodextrin. Polymer Preprints. xx.
HRP-Mediated Synthesis of Starch-Polyacrylamide Graft Copolymers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shogren, R.L., Willett, J.L., Biswas, A. 2008. HRP-Mediated Synthesis of Starch-Polyacrylamide Graft Copolymers. Carbohydrate Polymers. 75(1):189-191.
Microwave Pretreatment, Enzymatic Saccharification, and Fermentation of Wheat Straw to Ethanol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Saha, B.C., Biswas, A., Cotta, M.A. 2008. Microwave Pretreatment, Enzymatic Saccharification, and Fermentation of Wheat Straw to Ethanol. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy. 2(3):210-217.
Azide derivatives of soybean oil and fatty esters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Brajendra, S.K., Willett, J.L., Adhvaryu, A., Erhan, S.Z., Cheng, H.N. 2008. Azide derivatives of soybean oil and fatty esters. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 56(14):5611-5616.
Antioxidant Activity and Phenolic Content of Defatted Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) Flour in Water or Ethanol Heated using Microwave Irradiation at Varying Temperatures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stevenson, D.G., Inglett, G.E., Chen, D., Biswas, A. 2008. Antioxidant Activity and Phenolic Content of Defatted Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) Flour in Water or Ethanol Heated using Microwave Irradiation at Varying Temperatures. American Journal of Food Technology. 2(4):248-256.
Enzymatic Products from Modified Soybean Oil Containing Hydrazinoester - ()
Biswas, A., Shogren, R.L., Willett, J.L., Erhan, S.Z., Cheng, H.N. 2008. Enzymatic Products from Modified Soybean Oil Containing Hydrazinoester. American Chemical Society Symposium Series. 999(1):76-85.
Electrospun zein fibers using glutaraldehyde as the cross-linking reagent-effect of time and temperature - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Selling, G.W., Woods, K.K., Sessa, D.J., Biswas, A. 2008. Electrospun zein fibers using glutaraldehyde as the cross-linking reagent-effect of time and temperature. Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics. 209(10):1003-1011.
Electrospun zein fibers using glutaraldehyde as the cross-linking reagent - (Abstract Only)
Selling, G.W., Woods, K.K., Sessa, D.J., Biswas, A. 2008. Electrospun zein fibers using glutaraldehyde as the cross-linking reagent. Meeting Abstract. xx.
Rapid and Environmentally Friendly Preparation of Starch Esters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Shogren, R.L., Selling, G.W., Salch, J., Willett, J.L., Buchanan, C.M. 2008. Rapid and Environmentally Friendly Preparation of Starch Esters. Carbohydrate Polymers. 74:137-141.
IMPACT OF SOLVENT ON ELECTROSPINNING OF ZEIN AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTING FIBERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Selling, G.W., Biswas, A., Patel, A., Walls, D.J., Dunlap, C.A., Wei, Y. 2007. Impact of solvent on electrospinning of zein and analysis of resulting fibers. Biomacromolecules. 208:(9)1002-1010.
Room-temperature self-curing ene reactions involving soybean oil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Sharma, B.K., Willett, J.L., Erhan, S.Z., Cheng, H.N. 2008. Room-temperature self-curing ene reactions involving soybean oil. Green Chemistry. 10(3):298-303.
PHENOLIC CONTENT AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF SUPERCRITICAL CARBON DIOXIDE TREATED AND AIR-CLASSIFIED OAT BRAN CONCENTRATE MICROWAVE-IRRADIATED IN SOLVENTS AT VARYING TEMPERATURES - (Abstract Only)
Stevenson, D.G., Biswas, A., Eller, F.J., Evangelista, R.L., Inglett, G.E. 2007. Phenolic content and antioxidant activity of supercritical carbon dioxide treated and air-classified oat bran concentrate microwave-irradiated in solvents at varying temperatures. American Association of Cereal Chemists Meetings. 52(4):A66.
PHENOLIC CONTENT AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF SUPERCRITICAL CARBON DIOXIDE-TREATED AND AIR-CLASSIFIED OAT BRAN CONCENTRATE MICROWAVE-IRRADIATED IN WATER OR ETHANOL AT VARYING TEMPERATURES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stevenson, D.G., Inglett, G.E., Chen, D., Biswas, A., Eller, F.J., Evangelista, R.L. 2008. Phenolic content and antioxidant activity of supercritical carbon dioxide-treated and air-classified oat bran concentrate microwave-irradiated in water or ethanol at varying temperatures. Food Chemistry. 108(1):23-30.
Synthesis and Characterization of Amine Functionalized Vegetable Oil as Lubricant Additive - (Abstract Only)
Erhan, S.Z., Biswas, A., Sharma, B.K. 2007. Synthesis and Characterization of Amine Functionalized Vegetable Oil as Lubricant Additive. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society. xx.
PROCESS FOR OBTAINING CELLULOSE ACETATE FROM AGRICULTURAL BY-PRODUCTS - (Abstract Only)
Biswas, A., Saha, B.C., Lawton Jr, J.W., Shogren, R.L., Willett, J.L. 2007. PROCESS FOR OBTAINING CELLULOSE ACETATE FROM AGRICULTURAL BY-PRODUCTS. Meeting Abstract. xx.
A SOLVENT-FREE PROCESS TO ESTERIFY POLYSACCHARIDES - (Abstract Only)
Biswas, A., Shogren, R.L., Selling, G.W., Willett, J.L., Buchanan, C. 2007. A SOLVENT-FREE PROCESS TO ESTERIFY POLYSACCHARIDES. Meeting Abstract. xx.
Amine Hydroxy Derivative of Soybean Oil as Lubricant Additive - (Abstract Only)
Sharma, B.K., Biswas, A., Erhan, S.Z. 2007. Amine Hydroxy Derivative of Soybean Oil as Lubricant Additive. American Chemical Society Abstracts. xx.
NOVEL MODIFIED SOYBEAN OIL CONTAINING HYDRAZINO-ESTER: SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Sharma, B.K., Willett, J.L., Vermillion, K., Erhan, S.Z., Cheng, H.N. 2007. Novel modified soybean oil containing hydrazino-ester: synthesis and characterization. Green Chemistry. 9:85-89.
IODINE CATALYZED ESTERIFICATION OF CELLULOSE USING REDUCED LEVELS OF SOLVENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Selling, G.W., Appell, M.D., Woods, K.K., Willett, J.L., Buchanan, C.M. 2007. Iodine catalyzed esterification of cellulose using reduced levels of solvent. Carbohydrate Polymers. 68(3):555-560.
STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF CORN, RICE, WHEAT AND POTATO STARCH DISPERSED IN THE IONIC LIQUID, 1-BUTYL-3-METHYLIMIDAZOLIUM CHLORIDE - (Abstract Only)
Stevenson, D.G., Biswas, A., Jane, J., Inglett, G.E. 2006. Structure and properties of corn, rice, wheat and potato starch dispersed in the ionic liquid, 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride [abstract]. American Association of Cereal Chemists Meetings. p. 158.
NEW BIO-BASED MATERIALS FROM SOYBEAN OIL: HYDRAZINE AND RELATED DERIVATIVES - (Proceedings)
Biswas, A., Shogren, R.L., Woods, K.K., Erhan, S.Z., Cheng, H. 2006. New bio-based materials from soybean oil: hydrazine and related derivatives. Polymer Preprints. 47(2):259-260.
MICROWAVE IRRADIATION EFFECTS ON THE STRUCTURE, VISCOSITY, THERMAL PROPERTIES AND LUBRICITY OF SOYBEAN OIL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Adhvaryu, A., Stevenson, D.G., Sharma, B., Willett, J.L., Erhan, S.Z. 2007. Microwave irradiation effects on the structure, viscosity, thermal properties and lubricity of soybean oil. Industrial Crops and Products. 25:1-7.
CHANGES IN STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF STARCH OF FOUR BOTANICAL SOURCES DISPERSED IN THE IONIC LIQUID, 1-BUTYL-3-METHYLIMIDAZOLIUM CHLORIDE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stevenson, D.G., Biswas, A., Jane, J., Inglett, G.E. 2007. Changes in structure and properties of starch of four botanical sources dispersed in the ionic liquid, 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride. Carbohydrate Polymers. 67(1):21-31.
IONIC LIQUIDS AS SOLVENTS FOR BIOPOLYMERS: ACYLATION OF STARCH AND ZEIN PROTEIN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Shogren, R.L., Stevenson, D.G., Willett, J.L., Bhowmik, P.K. 2006. Ionic liquids as solvents for biopolymers: acylation of starch and zein protein. Carbohydrate Polymers. 66:546-550.
COMPLEXATION AND BLENDING OF STARCH, POLY(ACRYLIC ACID), AND POLY(N-VINYL PYRROLIDONE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Willett, J.L., Gordon, S.H., Finkenstadt, V.L., Cheng, H.N. 2006. COMPLEXATION AND BLENDING OF STARCH, POLY(ACRYLIC ACID), AND POLY(N-VINYL PYRROLIDONE). Carbohydrate Polymers. 65(4):397-403.
RAPID PREPARATION OF STARCH MALEATE HALF-ESTERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Shogren, R.L., Kim, S., Willett, J.L. 2006. Rapid preparation of starch maleate half-esters. Carbohydrate Polymers. 64(3):484-487.
PROCESS FOR OBTAINING CELLULOSE ACETATE FROM AGRICULTURAL BY-PRODUCTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Saha, B.C., Lawton Jr, J.W., Shogren, R.L., Willett, J.L. 2006. Process for obtaining cellulose acetate from agricultural by-products. Carbohydrate Polymers. 64:134-137.
PREPARATION OF WATER-SOLUBLE AND WATER-SWELLABLE STARCH ACETATES USING MICROWAVE HEATING - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shogren, R.L., Biswas, A. 2006. Preparation of water-soluble and water-swellable starch acetates using microwave heating. Carbohydrate Polymers. 64:16-21.
SYNTHESIS OF DIETHYLAMINE FUNCTIONALIZED SOYBEAN OILS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Adhvaryu, A., Gordon, S.H., Erhan, S.Z., Willett, J.L. 2005. Synthesis of diethylamine functionalized soybean oils. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 53(24):9485-9490.
IONIC LIQUIDS AS SOLVENTS FOR BIOPOLYMERS: ACYLATION OF STARCH AND ZEIN PROTEIN - (Proceedings)
Biswas, A., Shogren, R.L., Stevenson, D.G., Willett, J.L., Bhowmilk, P. 2005. Ionic liquids as solvents for biopolymers: acylation of starch and zein protein. Polymer Preprints. 46(2):924-925.
PREPARATION OF STARCH ESTERS USING EFFICIENT PROCESSES - (Abstract Only)
Shogren, R.L., Biswas, A. 2005. Preparation of starch esters using efficient processes [abstract]. International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Meeting. p.117.
THERMAL AND PASTING PROPERTIES OF MICROWAVED CORN STARCH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stevenson, D.G., Biswas, A., Inglett, G.E. 2005. Thermal and pasting properties of microwaved corn starch. Starch/Starke. 57:347-353.
SOLVENT FREE PROCESS TO ESTERIFY POLYSACCHARIDES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Shogren, R.L., Willett, J.L. Solvent free process to esterify polysaccharides. Biomacromolecules. 2005.
A FACILE SYNTHESIS OF AMINOHYDROXY TRIGLYCERIDES FROM NEW CROP OILS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harry-O'Kuru, R.E., Gordon, S.H., Biswas, A. 2005. A facile synthesis of aminohydroxy triglycerides from new crop oils. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 82:207-212.
SHEAR-INDUCED AGGREGATE FORMATION IN STARCH SOLUTIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, S., Xu, J., Biswas, A., Willett, J.L. 2006. Shear-induced aggregate formation in starch solutions. Carbohydrate Polymers. 64(2):168-174.
SHEAR-INDUCED AGGREGATE FORMATION IN STARCH SOLUTIONS - (Abstract Only)
Kim, S., Xu, J., Biswas, A., Willett, J.L. 2004. Shear-induced aggregate formation in starch solutions [abstract]. American Chemical Society Abstracts. Paper No.788013.
PREPARATION OF STARCH-GRAFT-POLY(ITACONIC ACID) COPOLYMERS - (Abstract Only)
Berfield, J.L., Biswas, A., Parsons, J.D., Finkenstadt, V.L. 2004. Preparation of starch-graft-poly(itaconic acid) copolymers. American Chemical Society. p.177.
MICROWAVE ASSISTED RAPID MODIFICATION OF ZEIN BY OCTENYL SUCCINIC ANHYDRIDE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, A., Sessa, D.J., Lawton Jr, J.W., Gordon, S.H., Willett, J.L. 2005. Microwave assisted rapid modification of zein by octenyl succinic anhydride[abstract]. Cereal Chemistry. 82(1):1-3.
AMINE FUNCTIONALIZED SOYBEAN OIL - (Abstract Only)
Blair, N.M., Biswas, A., Adhvaryu, A., Gordon, S.H., Erhan, S.Z., Willett, J.L. 2004. Amine functionalized soybean oil [abstract]. American Chemical Society. p.108.
SYNTHESIS OF STARCH MALEATE HALF-ESTERS UNDER MICROWAVE IRRADIATION - (Proceedings)
Biswas, A., Shogren, R.L., Willett, J.L. 2004. Synthesis of starch maleate half-esters under microwave irradiation. Polymer Preprints. 45(2):565-566.
SYNTHESIS OF ZEIN DERIVATIVES AND THEIR MECHANICAL PROPERTIES - (Proceedings)
Biswas, A., Sessa, D.J., Gordon, S.H., Lawton Jr, J.W., Willett, J.L. Synthesis of zein derivatives and their mechanical properties. American Chemical Society Annual Meeting Symposium Proceedings. 2005. v.1.p.20.
SYNTHESIS OF ZEIN DERIVATIVES AND THEIR STRUCTURE/MECHANICAL PROPERTY RELATIONSHIP - (Abstract Only)
Biswas, A., Sessa, D.J., Gordon, S.H., Lawton Jr, J.W., Willett, J.L. 2003. Synthesis of zein derivatives and their structure/mechanical property relationship. American Chemical Society. p. 10.
IMPROVING ZEIN FILMS BY CROSS-LINKING - (Abstract Only)
LAWTON JR, J.W., SESSA, D.J., BISWAS, A., WILLETT, J.L. IMPROVING ZEIN FILMS BY CROSS-LINKING. AMERICAN OIL CHEMIST SOCIETY MEETING. 2003. Abstract p. 115.
POLYBLENDS CONTAINING STARCH AND VINYL POLYMERS - (Proceedings)
Biswas, A., Willett, J.L., Cheng, H.N. 2003. Polyblends containing starch and vinyl polymers. Polymer Preprints. 44(1):404-405.