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Zhonglin Tony Jin
Food Safety and Intervention Technologies Research
Food Technologist

Phone: (215) 836-6904
Fax: (215) 233-6406

USDA,REE,ARS,NAA,ERRC
600 E MERMAID LANE
WYNDMOOR, PA 190388598

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Projects
Integration and Validation of Alternative and Multiple Intervention Technologies to Enhance Microbial Safety, Quality, and Shelf-life of Food
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 440207

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Lipid oxidation and volatile compounds of almonds as affected by gaseous chlorine dioxide treatment to reduce salmonella populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, W., Smith, D.J., Lew, H.N., Jin, Z.T., Mitchell, A., Fan, X. 2023. Lipid oxidation and volatile compounds of almonds as affected by gaseous chlorine dioxide treatment to reduce salmonella populations. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 71(130):5345-5357.
Pulsed Light Can Inactivate Salmonella in Packaged Tomatoes and Reduce Microbial Loads without Affecting Quality - (Abstract Only)
Antimicrobial and physiochemical properties of films and coatings prepared from bio-fiber gum and whey protein isolate conjugates Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jin, Z.T., Yadav, M.P., Qi, P.X. 2023. Antimicrobial and physiochemical properties of films and coatings prepared from bio-fiber gum and whey protein isolate conjugates. Food Control. 148:109666. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2023.109666.
Evaluation of pulsed light treatment for inactivation of Salmonella in packaged cherry tomato and impact on background microbiota and quality Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mukhopadhyay, S., Ukuku, D.O., Jin, Z.T., Olanya, O.M., Fan, X. 2023. Evaluation of pulsed light treatment for inactivation of Salmonella in packaged cherry tomato and impact on background microbiota and quality. Journal of Food Safety. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfs.13035.
Synergistic photoinactivation of Escherichia coli and Listeria innocua by curcumin and lauric arginate ethyl ester micelles Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ryu, V.N., Chuesiang, P., Corradini, M., McLandsborough, L., Jin, Z.T., Lew, H.N., Fan, X. 2022. Synergistic photoinactivation of Escherichia coli and Listeria innocua by curcumin and lauric arginate ethyl ester micelles. LWT - Food Science and Technology. 173:114317. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2022.114317.
Combined pulsed electric field with antimicrobial packaging for extending shelf life of orange juice Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jin, Z.T., Aboelhaggag, R.M. 2022. Combined pulsed electric field with antimicrobial packaging for extending shelf life of orange juice. Beverages. https://doi.org/10.3390/beverages8040072.
Application of yellow mustard mucilage and starch in nanoencapsulation of thymol and carvacrol by emulsion electrospray - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Anto, P., Mu, R., Jin, Z.T., Li, D., Pan, Z., Rakshit, S., Cui, S.W., Wu, Y. 2022. Application of yellow mustard mucilage and starch in nanoencapsulation of thymol and carvacrol by emulsion electrospray. Carbohydrate Polymers. 298:120148.
Antimicrobial Food Packaging: Materials, Fabrication, and Applications - (Book / Chapter)
Active Food Packaging Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
Guo, M., Zhang, X., Jin, Z.T. 2023. Active Food Packaging. In: Smithers, N.E. editor. Reference Module in Food Science. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-822521-9.00078-2.
Antimicrobial Coating with Organic Acids and Essential Oil for the Enhancement of Safety and Shelf life of Grape Tomatoes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jin, Z.T., Fan, X., Mukhopadhyay, S. 2022. Antimicrobial Coating with Organic Acids and Essential Oil for the Enhancement of Safety and Shelf life of Grape Tomatoes. International Journal of Food Microbiology. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168160522002999?via%3Dihub.
Surface Pasteurization of Fresh Pomelo Juice Vesicles by Gaseous Chlorine Dioxide Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lin, X., Chen, G., Jin, Z.T., Li, X., Xu, Y., Xu, B., Wen, J., Wu, J., Yu, Y. 2022. Surface pasteurization of fresh pomelo juice vesicles by gaseous chlorine dioxide. Journal of Food Safety. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfs.12975.
Microbial safety and shelf-life of pulsed electric field processed nutritious juices and their potential for commercial production Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mendes Candido, G., Jin, Z.T., Campanella, O.H. 2021. Evaluation of pulsed electric field pasteurization for commercial juices. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.16249.
Electrohydrodynamic processing of natural polymers for active food packaging: A review Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Charles, A., Mu, R., Jin, Z.T., Wu, Y. 2021. Electrohydrodynamic processing of natural polymers for active food packaging: A review. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety. https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.12827.
Combination of aerosolized acetic acid and chlorine dioxide-releasing film to inactivate Salmonella enterica and affect quality of tomatoes and Romaine lettuce Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Jin, Z.T., Baik, J.I., Gurtler, J., Mukhopadhyay, S. 2021. Combination of aerosolized acetic acid and chlorine dioxide-releasing film to inactivate Salmonella enterica and affect quality of tomatoes and Romaine lettuce. Journal of Food Safety. 41:e12922. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfs.12922.
Informative and corrective responsive packaging: Advances in farm-to-fork monitoring and remediation of food quality and safety Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Zhang, X., Guo, M., Ismail, B.B., He, Q., Jin, Z.T., Ye, X., Liu, D. 2021. Informative and corrective responsive packaging: Advances in farm-to-fork monitoring and remediation of food quality and safety. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety. https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.12807.
Juice Preservation Using Combined Nonthermal Processing and Antimicrobial Packaging Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jin, Z.T., Aboelhaggag, R.M., Guo, M. 2021. Juice preservation using combined nonthermal processing and antimicrobial packaging. Journal of Food Protection. 84(9)1528-1538. https://doi.org/10.4315/JFP-21-035.
Effects of direct and in-package pulsed light treatment on inactivation of E. coli O157:H7 and reduction of microbial loads in romaine lettuce Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mukhopadhyay, S., Sokroai, K., Jin, Z.T., Fan, X., Ukuku, D.O., Olanya, O.M., Leng, J., Juneja, V.K. 2021. Effects of direct and in-package pulsed light treatment on inactivation of E. coli O157:H7 and reduction of microbial loads in romaine lettuce. LWT - Food Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2020.110710.
Extension of Shelf Life of Semi-dry Longan Pulp with Gaseous Chlorine Dioxide Generating Film Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lin, Xian, Chen, Gaohui, Jin, Z.T., Wen, Ming, Wu, Jijun, Wen, Jing, Xu, Yujuan, An, Kejing, Yu, Yuanshan 2021. Extension of shelf life of semi-dry longan pulp with gaseous chlorine dioxide generating film. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 337:108938. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2020.108938
Ultrasound Improves the Decontamination Effect of Thyme Essential Oil Nanoemulsions against Escherichia coli O157: H7 on Cherry Tomatoes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Qiao, Guo, Mingming, Jin, Z.T., Arabi, S.A., Liu, D. 2021. Ultrasound improves the decontamination effect of thyme essential oil nanoemulsions against Escherichia coli O157: H7 on cherry tomatoes. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 337:108936. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2020.108936.
Antimicrobial and UV Barrier Properties of Composite Chitosan Films with Curcumin Grafted Cellulose Nanofiber Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, X., Li, Y., Guo, M., Jin, Z.T., Arabi, S.A., He, Q., Hu, Y., Liu, D. 2021. Antimicrobial and UV barrier properties of composite chitosan films with curcumin grafted cellulose nanofiber. Food Hydrocolloids.112:106337. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2020.106337.
Postharvest intervention technologies to enhance microbial safety of fresh and fresh-cut produce Reprint Icon - (Proceedings)
Fan, X., Mukhopadhyay, S., Jin, Z.T. 2021. Postharvest intervention technologies to enhance microbial safety of fresh and fresh-cut produce. International Fresh Cut Produce Association Annual Conference. Acta Hortic. 1319. ISHS 2021. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2021.1319.3.
Changing the landscape: an introduction to the AGFD technical program at the 258th ACS national meeting in San Diego Reprint Icon - (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
Effectiveness of edible coatings to inhibit browning and inactivate foodborne pathogens on fresh-cut apples Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jin, Z.T., Chen, W., Gurtler, J., Fan, X. 2020. Effectiveness of edible coatings to inhibit browning and inactivate foodborne pathogens on fresh-cut apples. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfs.12802.
Pulsed Electric Fields for Pasteurization: Food Safety and Shelf Life Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
Jin, Z.T., Zhang, H.Q. 2020. Pulsed Electric Fields for Pasteurization: Food Safety and Shelf Life. In: Demirci A., Feng H., Krishnamurthy K. (eds) Food Safety Engineering. Food Engineering Series.. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-42660-6_21.
The Roles of Green Polymer Materials in Active Packaging Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
Jin, Z.T., Liu, L.S. 2020. The Roles of Green Polymer Materials in Active Packaging. Innovative Uses of Agricultural Products and Byproducts. In:ACS Symposium Series.Chapter 5.pp 83-107. 10.1021/bk-2020-1347.ch005.
Modeling the inactivation of escherichia coli O157:H7 and salmonella typhimurium in juices by pulsed electric fields: The role of the energy density Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Oliverira, G.M., Jin, Z.T., Campanella, O.H. 2020. Modeling the inactivation of escherichia coli O157:H7 and salmonella typhimurium in juices by pulsed electric fields: The role of the energy density. Journal of Food Process Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2020.110001.
Development of sodium chlorite and glucono delta-lactone incorporated PLA film for microbial inactivaton on fresh tomato Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhou, S., Jin, Z.T., Sheen, S., Zhao, G., Liu, L.S., Juneja, V.K., Yam, K. 2020. Development of sodium chlorite and glucono delta-lactone incorporated PLA film for microbial inactivaton on fresh tomato. Food Research International. 132:1-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109067.
Survival of desiccation-resistant salmonella on apple slices following antimicrobial immersion treatments and dehydration - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gurtler, J., Keller, S.E., Fan, X., Olanya, O.M., Jin, Z.T. 2020. Survival of desiccation-resistant salmonella on apple slices following antimicrobial immersion treatments and dehydration. Journal of Food Protection. 83:902-909.
Effects of carvacrol wash and ally isothiocyanate vapor treatment to extend the shelf life of blackberries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yu, Y., Jin, Z.T., Fan, X., Gurtler, J. 2019. Effects of carvacrol wash and ally isothiocyanate vapor treatment to extend the shelf life of blackberries. Jacobs Journal of Food and Nutrition. 6(4):46-57.
Advances in Postharvest Sanitizing Regimes for Hoticultural Produce - (Book / Chapter)
Effects of antimicrobials on the thermal sensitivity of foodborne pathogens: A review Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Gurtler, J., Fan, X., Jin, Z.T., Niemira, B.A. 2019. Effects of antimicrobials on the thermal sensitivity of foodborne pathogens: A review. Journal of Food Protection. 82(4):628-644. https://doi.org/10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-18-441.
Survival of Salmonella during apple dehydration as affected by apple cultivar and antimicrobial pretreatment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gurtler, J., Keller, S.E., Fan, X., Olanya, O.M., Jin, Z.T., Camp, M.J. 2019. Survival of Salmonella during apple dehydration as affected by apple cultivar and antimicrobial pretreatment. Journal of Food Protection. 82(4):628-644.
Challenges in recovering foodborne pathogens from low-water activity foods: A review Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Gurtler, J., Keller, S., Kornacki, J., Annous, B.A., Jin, Z.T., Fan, X. 2019. Challenges in recovering foodborne pathogens from low-water activity foods: A review. Journal of Food Protection. 82(6):988-996. https://doi.org/10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-18-204.
Antimicrobial activities of olive leaf extract and its potential use in food industry Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
Liu, Y., Mckeever, L., Suo, Y., Jin, Z.T., Malik, N.S. 2018. Antimicrobial activities of olive leaf extract and its potential use in food industry. ACS Symposium Series. In: Fan, X., Ngo, H., and Wu, C.Natural and Bio-Based Antimicrobials for Food. 119-132.. https://org/doi/abs/10.1021/bk-2018-1287.ch006.
Novel generation systems of gaseous chlorine dioxide for salmonella inactivation on fresh tomato Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhou, S., Hu, C., Zhao, G., Jin, Z.T., Sheen, S., Liu, L.S., Yam, K.L. 2018. Novel generation systems of gaseous chlorine dioxide for salmonella inactivation on fresh tomato. Food Control. 92:479-487. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2018.05.025.
Methods to effectively deliver natural antimicrobials on foods Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
Jin, Z.T., Guo, M., Chen, W. 2018. Methods to effectively deliver natural antimicrobials on foods. In: Fan, X., Ngo, N.H., Wu, C. Journal of the American Chemical Society. Publisher.
Inactivation of E.coli O157:H7 and Salmonella on fresh strawberries by antimicrobial washing and coating - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guo, M., Jin, Z.T., Gurtler, J., Fan, X., Yadav, M.P. 2018. Inactivation of E.coli O157:H7 and Salmonella on fresh strawberries by antimicrobial washing and coating. Journal of Food Protection. 81(8):1227-1235.
Microbial inactivation and quality improvement of tomatoes treated by package film with Allyl Isothiocyanate vapor - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gao, H., Fan, X., Chen, H., Qin, Y., Wu, W., Jin, Z.T. 2018. Microbial inactivation and quality improvement of tomatoes treated by package film with Allyl Isothiocyanate vapor. International Journal of Food Science and Technology. 53:1983-1991.
In-Package atmospheric cold plasma treatment of bulk grape tomatoes for their microbiological safety and preservation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Min, S.C., Roh, S., Niemira, B.A., Boyd, G., Sites, J.E., Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J., Jin, Z.T. 2018. In-Package atmospheric cold plasma treatment of bulk grape tomatoes for their microbiological safety and preservation. 108:378-386.
Antimicrobial double-layer coating prepared from pure or doped-titanium dioxide and binders Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, R., Jin, Z.T., Liu, Z., Liu, L.S. 2018. Antimicrobial double-layer coating prepared from pure or doped-titanium dioxide and binders. Coatings. 8(1):41-51.
Inactivation of Salmonella in tomato stem scars by organic acid wash and chitosan-allyl isothiocyanate coating - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mukhopadhyay, S., Sokorai, K.J., Ukuku, D.O., Jin, Z.T., Fan, X., Olanya, O.M., Juneja, V.K. 2018. Inactivation of Salmonella in tomato stem scars by organic acid wash and chitosan-allyl isothiocyanate coating. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 266:234-240.
Antimicrobial edible coatings and films from micro-emulsions and their food applications Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guo, M., Yadav, M.P., Jin, Z.T. 2017. Antimicrobial edible coatings and films from micro-emulsions and their food applications. Food Control. 263:9-16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2017.10.002.
Biochemical degradation and physical migration of nutritive compounds in blueberries after PEF and thermal pretreatments and osmotic dehydration - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yu, Y., Jin, Z.T., Fan, X., Wu, J. 2017. Biochemical degradation and physical migration of nutritive compounds in blueberries after PEF and thermal pretreatments and osmotic dehydration. Food Chemistry. 239:1219-1215.10.1016/j.foodchem.2017.07.071.
Assessment of antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of lignin from corn stover residue pretreated with low-moisture anhydrous ammonia and enzymatic hydrolysis process - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guo, M., Jin, Z.T., Nghiem, N.P., Fan, X., Qi, P.X., Jang, C., Shao, L., Wu, C. 2018. Assessment of antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of lignin from corn stover residue pretreated with low-moisture anhydrous ammonia and enzymatic hydrolysis process. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 184:350-365.
Cold Plasma-activated hydrogen peroxide aerosol inactivates Escherichia coli 0157:H7, Salmonella Typhimurium, and Listeria innocua and maintains quality of grape tomato, spinach and cantaloupe - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jiang, Y., Sokorai, K.J., Pyrgiotakis, G., Demokritou, P., Li, X., Jin, Z.T., Mukhopadhyay, S., Fan, X. 2017. Cold Plasma-activated hydrogen peroxide aerosol inactivates Escherichia coli 0157:H7, Salmonella Typhimurium, and Listeria innocua and maintains quality of grape tomato, spinach and cantaloupe. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 249:53-60.
Pulsed electric fields for pasteurization: defining processing conditions - (Book / Chapter)
Effects of pulsed electric fields pretreatment and drying method on drying characteristics and nutritive quality of blueberries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yu, Y., Jin, Z.T., Xiao, G. 2017. Effects of pulsed electric fields pretreatment and drying method on drying characteristics and nutritive quality of blueberries. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. doi: 10.1111/jfpp.13303.
Effect of sanitizer washing on quality and shelf-life of fresh coriander during refrigerated storage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gao, H., Fang, X., Li, Y., Chen, H., Zhao, Q., Jin, Z.T. 2017. Effect of sanitizer washing on quality and shelf-life of fresh coriander during refrigerated storage. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 54(1):260-266. doi: 10.1007/s13197-016-2458-7.
Effects of pulsed electrical field processing on microbial survival, quality change and nutritional characteristics of blueberries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jin, Z.T., Yu, Y., Gurtler, J. 2016. Effects of pulsed electrical field processing on microbial survival, quality change and nutritional characteristics of blueberries. LWT - Food Science and Technology. 77:517-524. doi: 10.1016/j.lwt.2016.12.009.
Osmotic dehydration of blueberries pretreated with pulsed electric fields: Effects on drying rate, and microbiological and nutritional qualities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yu, Y., Jin, Z.T., Fan, X., Xu, Y. 2016. Osmotic dehydration of blueberries pretreated with pulsed electric fields: Effects on drying rate, and microbiological and nutritional qualities. Drying Technology: An International Journal. doi: 10.1080/07373937.2016.1260583.
Electrospun ultra-fine cellulose acetate fibrous mats containing tannic acid-Fe+++ complexes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, W., Sousa, A., Fan, X., Jin, Z.T., Li, X., Tomasula, P.M., Liu, L.S. 2016. Electrospun ultra-fine cellulose acetate fibrous mats containing tannic acid-Fe+++ complexes. Carbohydrate Polymers. 157:1173-1179. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2016.10.078.
Electrospun polymer nanofibers reinforced by tannic acid/Fe+++ complexes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, W., Sousa, A.M., Thomas-Gahring, A.E., Fan, X., Jin, Z.T., Li, X., Tomasula, P.M., Liu, L.S. 2016. Electrospun polymer nanofibers reinforced by tannic acid/Fe+++ complexes. Materials. 9(757):1-12. doi: 10.3390/ma9090757.
Inactivation of Salmonella Typhimurium and quality preservation of cherry tomatoes by in-package aerosolization of antimicrobials - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jiang, Y., Fan, X., Li, X., Gurtler, J., Mukhopadhyay, S., Jin, Z.T. 2016. Inactivation of Salmonella Typhimurium and quality preservation of cherry tomatoes by in-package aerosolization of antimicrobials. Food Control. doi: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2016.08.031.
Evaluation of a novel antimicrobial solution and its potential for control E. coli O157:H7, non-O157:H7 shiga toxin-producing E. coli, Salmononella spp., and Listeria monocytogenes on beef - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fisher, K.D., Bratcher, C., Jin, Z.T., Bilgili, S.F., Owsley, W.F., Wang, L. 2016. Evaluation of a novel antimicrobial solution and its potential for control E. coli O157:H7, non-O157:H7 shiga toxin-producing E. coli, Salmononella spp., and Listeria monocytogenes on beef. Food Control. 64:196-201.
Application of a novel antimicrobial coating on roast beef for inactivation and inhibition of Listeria monocytogenes during storage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, L., Zhao, L., Yuang, J., Jin, Z.T. 2015. Application of a novel antimicrobial coating on roast beef for inactivation and inhibition of Listeria monocytogenes during storage. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 211:66-72.
Antibacterial poly(lactic acid) (PLA) films grafting electrospun PLA/Ally isothioscyanate (AITC) fibers for food packaging Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kara, H.H., Xiao, F., Sarker, M.I., Jin, Z.T., Sousa, A.M., Liu, C., Tomasula, P.M., Liu, L.S. 2015. Antibacterial poly(lactic acid) (PLA) films grafting electrospun PLA/Ally isothioscyanate (AITC) fibers for food packaging. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. DOI: 10.1002/APP.42475.
Salmonella spp. isolated from ready-to-eat pasteurized liquid egg produce: thermal resistance, biochemical profile, and fatty acid analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gurtler, J., Bailey, R., Cray, W.C., Hinton Jr, A., Meinersmann, R.J., Ball, T.A., Jin, Z.T. 2015. Salmonella spp. isolated from ready-to-eat pasteurized liquid egg produce: thermal resistance, biochemical profile, and fatty acid analysis. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 206:109-117.
Natural surface coating to inactivate Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhimurium and maintain quality of cherry tomatoes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yun, J., Fan, X., Li, X., Jin, Z.T., Jia, X., Mattheis, J.P. 2015. Natural surface coating to inactivate Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhimurium and maintain quality of cherry tomatoes. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 193:59-67.
Upscaling from benchtop processing to industrial scale production: More factors to be considered for pulsed electric field food processing Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jin, Z.T., Guo, M., Zhang, H.Q. 2015. Upscaling from benchtop processing to industrial scale production: More factors to be considered for pulsed electric field food processing. Journal of Food Engineering. 146:72-80.
Inactivation of an E.coli 0157:H7 and Salmonella composite on fresh strawberries by varying antimicrobial washes and vacuum perfusion - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gurtler, J., Bailey, R., Jin, Z.T., Fan, X. 2014. Inactivation of an E.coli 0157:H7 and Salmonella composite on fresh strawberries by varying antimicrobial washes and vacuum perfusion. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 139:113-118.
Antimicrobial polylactic acid packaging films against Listeria and Salmonella in culture medium and on ready-to-eat meat Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guo, M., Jin, Z.T., Yang, R. 2014. Antimicrobial polylactic acid packaging films against Listeria and Salmonella in culture medium and on ready-to-eat meat. Food and Bioprocess Technology. DOI:10.1007/s11947-014-1322-x.
Antimicrobial films and coatings for inactivation of Listeria innocua on ready-to-eat deli turkey meat Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guo, M., Jin, Z.T., Wang, L., Scullen, B.J., Sommers, C.H. 2013. Antimicrobial films and coatings for inactivation of Listeria innocua on ready-to-eat deli turkey meat. Food Control. 40:64-70.
Evaluation of microbial stability, bioactive compounds, physicochemical properties, and consumer acceptance of pomegranate juice processed in a commercial scale pulsed electric field system Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guo, M., Jin, Z.T., Geveke, D.J., Fan, X., Sites, J.E., Wang, L. 0203. Evaluation of microbial stability, bioactive compounds, physicochemical properties, and consumer acceptance of pomegranate juice processed in a commercial scale pulsed electric field system. Food and Bioprocess Technology. DOI:10.1007/s11947-013-1185-6.
Effects of antimicrobial coatings and cryogenic freezing on survival and growth of Listeria innocua on frozen ready-to-eat shrimp during thawing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guo, M., Scullen, O.J., Sommers, C.H., Jin, Z.T. 2013. Effects of antimicrobial coatings and cryogenic freezing on survival and growth of Listeria innocua on frozen ready-to-eat shrimp during thawing. Journal of Food Science. 78(8):1195-1200.
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.
Development of chlorine dioxide releasing film and its application in decontaminating fresh produce - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ray, S., Jin, Z.T., Fan, X., Liu, L.S., Yam, K. 2013. Development of chlorine dioxide releasing film and its application in decontaminating fresh produce. Journal of Food Science. 78(2):M276-M284.
Inactivation of Salmonella enterica on tomato stem scars by sanitizing solutions and vacuum perfusion - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gurtler, J., Smelser, A., Niemira, B.A., Jin, Z.T., Yan, X., Geveke, D.J. 2012. Inactivation of Salmonella enterica on tomato stem scars by sanitizing solutions and vacuum perfusion. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 159:84-92.
Antimicrobial activity of allyl isothiocyanate used to coat biodegradable composite films as affected by storage and handling conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, W., Jin, Z.T., Liu, L.S. 2012. Antimicrobial activity of allyl isothiocyanate used to coat biodegradable composite films as affected by storage and handling conditions. Journal of Food Protection. 75(12):2234-2237.
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.
Poly (lactic acid) membranes containing bacteriocins and EDTA for inhibition of the surface growth of gram-negative bacteria - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, L.S., Jin, Z.T., Coffin, D.R., Liu, C., Hicks, K.B. 2010. Poly (lactic acid) membranes containing bacteriocins and EDTA for inhibition of the surface growth of gram-negative bacteria. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 117(1):486-492.
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)
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.