2005-2008 Period

2008

Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting. June 28- July 1, in New Orleans, LA
Deng, X., Zivanovic, S., Sams, C. E., and Beelman, R. B. In-vitro calcium binding studies using ionic selective electrode and ICP-MS
Harte, F. and Venegas, R. Viscosity reduction in polysaccharide dispersions subjected to high pressure homogenization
Harte, F., Black, G., and Davidson, P. M. Error analysis for judging the "best model" in thermal inactivation studies
Hernandez, A. and Harte, F. Manufacture of Model Yogurt using High Pressure Homogenization
Kjartansson, G., Kristbergsson, K., Zivanovic, S., and Weiss, J. FTIR spectroscopy to determine the degree of deacetylation of chitin and chitosan
Kjartansson, G., Kristbergsson, K., Zivanovic, S., and Weiss, J. Influence of temperature during deacetylation of chitin to chitosan with high intensity ultrasound as a pre-treatment
Kjartansson, G., Kristbergsson, K., Zivanovic, S., and Weiss, J. Influence of high intensity ultrasound to accelerate the conversion of chitin to chitosan
Li, J., Zivanovic, S., Davidson P.M., and Kit, K. Performance improvement of chitosan films by blending with poly (vinyl pyrrolidone)
Mount, J., Rogers, M., and Zivanovic, S. Boiling and microwaving effects on hydrophilic oxygen radical absorbance capacity of frozen vegetables
Roach, A. Dunlap, J., and Harte, F. Reversible Dissociation of the Casein Micelle: Structural Interpretation as Studied by Field-emission Scanning Electron microscopy
Roach, A., San Martin, F., and Harte, F. The casein micelle as a polymeric nano-carrier for hydrophobic compounds: Food and pharmaceutical applications
San Martin, F., Ganesan, V., and Harte, F. Oil in water emulsions stabilized using casein and high pressure homogenization
Wu, T., Zivanovic, S., and  Davidson. P. M. Antimicrobial activity of hydrophobically modified chitosan
Zivanovic, S. Application of ultrasound on polysaccharide degradation/processing. Symposium on Applications of ultrasound in food processing and characterization
Zivanovic, S. Beta-glucans and chitin in cultivated mushrooms and their potential importance to human health, Symposium on Bioactive components of mushrooms of nutritional or medicinal importance in functional foods

International Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting. August 3-6, Columbus, OH
Panchalee, P., Davidson, P. M. and Harte, F. Inactivation of Listeria innocua in Apple and Carrot Juices using High Pressure Homogenization
Kumar S., Harte F., Davidson P.M., Zivanovic S., Subbiah J., and Thippareddi H. Inactivation of Escherichia coli K-12 in Apple Juice and Apple Cider Using High Pressure Homogenization and Chitosan

International Conference of Engineering and Food (ICEF 10). April 20-24, Viña del Mar, Chile.
Harte, F. High Pressure Homogenization: from Food Safety to Nanotechnologies

236th American Chemical Society National Meeting. August 17-21, Philadelphia, PA
Desai K., Kit K., Zivanovic S., Davidson P.M. Bioderived nanofibrous filter media for heavy metal chelation and anti-microbial applications. Division of Polymeric Materials: Science & Engineering

2007

YUCOMAT2007. September 10-14, Herceg Novi, Montenegro,
Zivanovic S., Li J., Wu T., Rajpal G. 2007. Chemical and physical characterization of regular and ultra thin chitosan films stored at various temperatures

American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Meeting. November 4-9, Salt Lake City, UT
Jin, M. and Q. Zhong. Synthesis of zein nanoparticles and their interaction with hydrocolloids
Jin, M. and Q. Zhong. Application of supercritical anti-solvent to synthesize delivery systems for a sustained release of food antimicrobials.
Zhong, Q. Opportunities and challenges mingling chemical engineering into a graduate course of food colloids.

2nd International Symposium on Delivery of Functionality in Complex Food Systems, October 7-10, Amherst, MA
Zhong, Q. Application of supercritical anti-solvent techniques for syntheses of delivery systems of bioactive food components.

234th American Chemical Society National Meeting. August 19-23, Boston, MA
Deng X., Zivanovic S., Sams C., Beelman B. Comparison of calcium-induced firmness in mushroom, fruit and vegetable by in vitro binding
Desai K., Kit K., Li J., Zivanovic S., Davidson P.M. Electrospinning and surface properties of chitosan/PEO nanofibers
Li J., Zivanovic S., Kit K., Davidson P. M. Surface properties of chitosan/PEO blend films as affected by film preparation method
Roach, A. and Harte, F. Nanoencapsulation of triclosan through ethanol mediated dissociation of the casein micelle: Implications in antimicrobial and drug delivery systems"
Wu T., Zivanovic S. Hydrophobically modified chitosan - synthesis, characterization and food related applications
Wu T., Zivanovic S. Production of hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) from glucosamine and glucosamine-rich renewable materials

Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting. July 28-August 1, Chicago, IL
Craig A. M. D., Brandon M., Harte F., Zivanovic S. 2007. Rheological changes in processed cheese spread due to ingredient variation
Deng X.Y., Zivanovic S., Sams C.E., Beelman R. B. Mechanisms of calcium-induced firmness in mushrooms
Hernandez, A. Roach, F. Harte Isolation of native caseins from bovine milk by ultrafiltration
Jin, M. and Q. Zhong. 2007 . Extraction of lysozyme from hen egg white using ethanol solutions for microencapsulation.
Jones J., Zivanovic S. 2007. Metal binding properties of chitosan films as affected by plasticizers and cross-linkers
Kjatansson G., Kristbergsson K., Zivanovic S., Weiss J. 2007. Comparison of short and long term high intensity ultrasonication to improve efficiency of chitin-to-chitosan conversion
Li J., Davidson P.M., Kit K., Zivanovic S. 2007. Production and characterization of ultra-thin Chitosan/PEO blend films
Roach, A. and Harte, F. Disruption and sedimentation of casein micelles and casein micelle isolates under high-pressure homogenization. Selected finalist for the Manfred Kroger Graduate Competition
Roach, T. M. Taylor, F. San Martin, P. M. Davidson, F. Harte Inactivation of Escherichia coli and Listeria innocua in fruit and vegetable juice by continuous high-shear processing. Selected finalist for the Nonthermal Division Graduate Competition
San Martin-Gonzalez, M. F., A. Roach, A. Hernandez, F. Harte. Particle size, stability and viscosity of bovine casein-hydroxypropyl cellulose suspensions as affected by continuous high shear processing
Wu T., Zivanovic S. Effects of chitosan properties on the depolymerization process by high intensity ultrasound.
Wu T., Zivanovic S., Weiss J. Depolymerization kinetics of chitosan by ultrasound – Effects of acoustic parameters and solution properties
Zhong, Q. and J.T. Bell. 2007. Characterizing viscoelastic properties of zein dispersions for novel applications.
Zhong, Q. and M. Jin. 2007. Enhanced functionality of whey protein treated by supercritical carbon dioxide.

International Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting. July 8-11, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Ahmed, O., Pangloli, P., Zivanovic, S., Draughon F.A. Correlation of acetate and lactate levels with occurrence of Listeria monocytogenes in rte processed meat and poultry products collected at retail.
Black, D.G., M.T. Taylor, D.A. Golden, P.M. Davidson, and Q. Zhong. 2007. Non-thermal pasteurization of spinach leaves using dense phase carbon dioxide. The 2007 IAFP Annual Meeting, June 8-11, Lake Buena Vista, FL (paper # P1-35).
Taylor, T.M., P.M. Davidson, and Q. Zhong. 2007. Extraction of nisin from 2.5% commercial nisin product using ethanol and methanol solutions. The 2007 IAFP Annual Meeting , June 8-11, Lake Buena Vista, FL (paper # P4-40).

2006

Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting. June 24-28, Orlando, FL
Adams, M. and Harte, F. The pH-temperature dependant rheological properties of LM-pectin and milk ultrafiltrates. Abstract and poster presentation
Black, G., Davidson, M. and Harte, F. Comparison of Escherichia coli heat resistance when grown statically or continuously in a chemostat. Abstract and poster presentation
Craig A.D., Jones J., Moreno D., Hernandez A., Mount J., Zivanovic S. 2006. Quality improvement of processed cheese spread
Jones B., Zivanovic S. 2006. Effectiveness of chitosan films in binding chromium ions
Kjartansson G.T., Kristbergsson K., Zivanovic S., Weiss J. 2006. Deacetylation of crustacean chitin with high intensity ultrasound.
Li J., Davidson P. M., Kit K., Zivanovic S. Physical and mechanical properties of Chitosan/PEO blend films
Rajpal G., Radovic M., Zivanovic S. 2006. Characterization of biodegradable antimicrobial chitosan films
Roach, A., Grafton, J, and Harte, F. Effect of temperature and pH on the ethanol-induced aggregation of the casein micelle. Abstract and poster presentation
Wu T., Zivanovic S. An improved first derivative UV method to determine the degree of deacetylation for chitin and chitosan

5th Annual Southern BioProducts Conference. April 3-4, Choctaw, MS
Zivanovic S., Wu T. 2006. Production of biofuel and furane-based chemical feedstock from glucosamine-rich biomass.

231st American Chemical Society National meeting. March 26-30, Atlanta, GA
Craig A.D., Zivanovic S. Photochemical modification of carotenoids used as food colorants.
Li J., Zivanovic S. 2006. Physical properties of chitosan/PEO films.
Rajpal G., Wu T., Zivanovic S. Mechanism of color development in chitosan films.
Weiss J., Kit K., Zivanovic S., Davidson P.M. 2006. Challenges and progress in the production of electrospun biopolymer nanofibers

2005

230th American Chemical Society National meeting. August 28 – September 1, Washington, DC
Wu T., Zivanovic S. 2005. Kinetics of formation of 5-hydroxymethyl-furfural (HMF) from glucosamine.

AIChE Annual Meeting. October 30-November 4, Cincinnati, OH (paper #49g).
Zhong, Q., Z. Gu, and C.E. Glatz. Strategies for extracting recombinant dog gastric lipase from transgenic corn seed.

229th American Chemical Society National meeting. March 13-17, San Diego, CA
Zhong, Q. and C.E. Glatz. Development of a method to evaluate lipase activity in complex extracts from transgenic corn

Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting. July 16-20, New Orleans, LA
Michael L.M., Golden D., Zivanovic S. 2005. Flocculation of yeast cells as affected by natural biopolymer chitosan.
Noh J., Mount J., Zivanovic S., Sams C.E. 2005. Effects of chitosan and water-soluble chitosan coatings on quality of small fruits.
Wu T., Zivanovic S., Baxter S., Weiss J. 2005. Molecular weight and conformation analysis of chitosan molecules treated by high intensity ultrasound.